He Became the Genius Blacksmith of the Namgung Family - Chapter 7

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Chapter 7

Episode 7

The throwing knife Namgung Cheon-gang threw contained 10 years of internal energy.

Moreover, it contained the technique of the Namgung Family’s secret sword art ‘Flying Thunder Sword ‘.

On top of that, even the accuracy correction ability of the Iron Weapon Prodigy.

Therefore, it was only natural that the assassin’s sword would shatter into pieces.

Clang!

“…!!”

The fragments of the shattered sword scattered and aimed directly at the assassin.

Eyes widening in shock.

Reflexes that instantly reacted and dodged backward.

The assassin who had been targeting the woman retreated.

For a moment, the fight between both sides entered a lull.

“Damn it! Who dares interfere with the Blood Cult’s business!!”

The assassin who had dodged the exploding sword fragments shouted in fury.

Namgung Cheon-gang’s eyes widened.

‘Wait? Where did he say?’

Blood Cult?

Blood Cult!!?

‘That’s one of the Three Great Killer Sects of the martial arts world!?’

Most Killer Sects belong to the Black Demon League.

Of course, two of the most famous Three Great Killer Sects in the martial arts world are unaffiliated.

However, the Blood Cult is not.

The most vicious killer sect with the most assassins among those belonging to the Black Demon League.

How vicious are they?

They once hid in an outhouse for a week day and night to take a target’s life, and there was also a case where they became lovers after a year of effort to take the target’s life.

Besides that, each and every one of their methods makes you wonder if they could be this vicious!

They’re not called one of the Three Great Killer Sects for nothing.

‘Ugh, if I get caught by those bastards, I won’t even be able to go to the bathroom. Damn it. I got involved in the wrong thing!’

Nothing good would come from being noticed.

Namgung Cheon-gang covered his mouth so no breathing sound would escape and hurriedly hid his body.

“Right, they won’t easily reveal their identity. However, since a throwing knife definitely flew from the entrance, the culprit must be there! Numbers 10 and 11! You two go check the entrance! The rest of you attack those bastards again!”

“Yes, sir!”

Oh, what a world!

‘Let’s get out of here!’

A situation where nothing good would happen if he got caught.

Namgung Cheon-gang firmly resolved to flee and jumped up.

At that moment!

“How dare you cause a disturbance in the Namgung Family’s territory!!!”

Crash!

The ceiling of Cheongjeongru shattered as a Namgung Family warrior in blue martial robes fell down.

“Waaahhh!”

“Don’t let a single one of them escape!!”

Simultaneously, the shouts of dozens of warriors echoed.

Warriors in blue martial robes running toward Cheongjeongru while shouting.

Those who recognized them saw the embroidery on their left chests and all shouted in unison.

“It’s the Namgung Iron Sword Sect!”

“The Namgung Family sent the Namgung Iron Sword Sect to catch the villains!”

Namgung Iron Sword Sect.

A powerful martial force within the Namgung Family, entirely composed of first-rate to peak-level warriors!

And the place where Namgung Cheon-gang’s father serves as leader!

They say even when the sky falls, there’s a hole to escape through!

A bright smile bloomed on Namgung Cheon-gang’s face.

“Over here!! Right here!!”

He shouted as if cheering excitedly and gestured for them to come quickly.

“Damn it! The mission has failed! Everyone retreat!”

The assassin whose sword had been destroyed by Namgung Cheon-gang shouted this and quickly launched his body toward Cheongjeongru’s window.

Behind him, the remaining 11 assassins also launched themselves in unison.

Windows shattering and walls crumbling.

After that, various shouts of “Chase them!” and “Don’t let them escape!” poured from the Namgung Iron Sword Sect as they pursued the fleeing assassins with their lightness skills at full power.

“Phew. That was almost a life-or-death crisis.”

I survived because the Namgung Iron Sword Sect appeared just in time.

Cold sweat trickling down.

Wiping it away with one hand, Namgung Cheon-gang looked toward where the Blood Cult had retreated like a receding tide.

“By the way, those Blood Cult bastards. As expected of one of the Three Great Killer Sects of the martial arts world, they’re crazy bastards. Doing assassination work right in the Namgung Family’s front yard. What are they planning to do about this later, tsk tsk.”

In the meantime, they had taken their fallen comrade too, as he was nowhere to be seen.

How thorough.

However, this is the Namgung Family’s territory.

How far could they go?

Even if they were lucky enough to escape, since they dared to touch the Namgung Family, they won’t be able to sleep peacefully.

Three Great Killer Sects?

They’re nothing compared to the strongest martial family among the Five Great Houses.

“The martial arts world is going to be turned upside down.”

Of course, anything beyond this would be handled by the higher-ups of the Namgung Family.

It had nothing to do with him.

‘Therefore, I’m going to eat egg fried rice again!’

Perhaps because he was too tense and used martial arts, the two bowls of egg fried rice had been completely digested.

So, humming a tune, he was about to move his steps toward Jingyuelou to welcome egg fried rice again.

“Young master. Thank you for your help.”

A beautiful voice was heard.

Startled, he quickly turned around to see someone bowing with cupped fists.

It was none other than the orthodox faction female warrior who had been fighting the assassin.

“Uh, well, that is, me?”

“Yes, young master.”

I thought she was pretty when I saw her roughly before.

But seeing her up close like this, she’s really even prettier in a pure way.

How should I put it?

Should I say she’s like an idol overflowing with healthy beauty?

‘Such an idol is talking to me to thank me!?’

Namgung Cheon-gang.

For the first time in his martial arts life, his heart was pounding!

* * *

A martial arts young lady with idol-level looks is talking to me?

As a man, my heart can’t help but race.

Right, it can’t help but… but….

‘Come to think of it, what was the main cause of this encounter?’

Wasn’t it the Blood Cult bastards?

‘If it’s revealed here that I’m connected to this young lady, I’ll be marked by the Blood Cult bastards.’

His head quickly cooled down.

His pounding heart found tranquility.

Even though they fled, I can’t let my guard down.

These bastards were causing trouble in Namgung Family territory.

Moreover, they’re the type to hide in outhouses for a week targeting their prey.

If I get involved with them, I won’t even be able to use the toilet freely.

‘Damn. This was a chance to get close to a martial arts idol!’

It’s regrettable, but if I want to live long and peacefully while using the outhouse comfortably, I should pretend not to know.

Namgung Cheon-gang swallowed his tears and waved his hands frantically.

“N-no, that’s not me. I’m just an ordinary citizen going to eat egg fried rice.”

“You’re truly modest.”

The girl smiled brightly.

Namgung Cheon-gang’s cooled heart began to breathe once more.

“Oh, and I’m late with introductions. I’m called Muyong Sohwa.”

“Ah, I’m Namgung Cheon-gang.”

“As I thought, you’re affiliated with the Namgung Family. Well, there’s no other martial artist besides those from the Namgung Family who would charge at Blood Cult followers upon seeing them in this place.”

Oh my goodness.

My identity has been exposed!

Damn it.

To be swayed by her eye smile!

What a terrifying mental attack!

‘Looking at her expression, she’s completely convinced it’s me.’

By the way, her eyes are pretty too.

Clear and black like a lake dyed by night.

Seeing that lake filled with fish called certainty, it seems wrong to just stubbornly deny it.

‘Moreover, the Muyong Family.’

What kind of place is the Muyong Family?

Like the Namgung Family, it’s a house belonging to the Five Great Families of the martial arts world.

Like the Namgung Family, it’s a place famous and excellent in martial arts with swords.

‘Furthermore, this young lady of the Muyong Family. She’s no ordinary person. Just seeing her fight against the Blood Cult followers shows she has skill.’

She’s clearly not yet twenty.

To display such martial arts and resist against the Blood Cult means she’s at least from the direct line.

‘It’s not easy to deceive the eyes of such a person.’

Sigh.

What should I do?

‘Should I reveal it by saying, “Yes, it’s me”?’

Ah, but I need to live long and peacefully to become the greatest blacksmith in the martial arts world.

I want to relieve myself comfortably when doing big business.

I can’t let rumors spread.

Ah.

What should I do?

“Huh? Aren’t you Cheon-gang?”

It was around that time when he was lost in deep thought.

Someone recognized Namgung Cheon-gang.

When he quickly turned around, it was a martial artist from the Namgung Iron Sword Sect who had crashed through Cheongjeongru’s ceiling and fallen down.

His build was like a tiger, and his face looked like someone who would never tolerate injustice.

Namgung Cheon-gang’s face quickly brightened with joy.

“Oh my, Uncle!”

His family, his father’s younger brother!

Thinking this was the moment, Namgung Cheon-gang rushed toward his uncle ‘Namgung Ho’.

“Thanks to you, I survived! Oh my, I was so scared I thought I was done for!”

“Why is this kid being so affectionate?”

“It’s been a long time, hasn’t it, Uncle!”

“Hmm? Has it been that long?”

“It has been!”

“Come to think of it, I haven’t seen you in the past few days.”

“As the deputy leader of the Namgung Iron Sword Sect in Father’s absence, you must be busy leading. Oh right, how is the sword I gave you recently?”

Namgung Cheon-gang had presented a sword as a birthday gift to his father, Namgung Gang.

Also, after making five swords to present to the family head, he made time to create one more.

Specifically for his uncle Namgung Ho.

‘If I only made them for Father and the family head, Uncle might feel left out.’

Since I gained a good ability, shouldn’t I share it with family?

“The sword, you mean? Needless to say, it’s extremely excellent! After receiving what you made, I don’t even look at other swords. Hahaha!”

“I’m so glad you’re satisfied! Hahahaha!”

“Of course, of course. When you ran out of the White Lotus Hall saying you’d quit being a martial artist to become a blacksmith, I wanted to break one of your legs, but I’m really glad I didn’t break it then. Hahaha!”

“…”

Uncle.

You shouldn’t say you wanted to break your nephew’s leg while laughing.

Back then, I was really startled because my leg almost got broken.

Even now, just thinking about that time makes me break out in cold sweat.

“But anyway, why are you here?”

“Well, isn’t visiting restaurants my hobby after finishing work? I came to Jingyuelou after a long time to eat egg fried rice, but suddenly this terrible incident happened and I was so shocked. Whew.”

“Well, if you encounter something like this during your leisure activities, it would be quite shocking. Still, it’s fortunate that you’re unharmed. If you got hurt, how could I face my elder brother and sister-in-law?”

“Well, it should be fine, Uncle. Since I’m also affiliated with the Namgung Family, they won’t say anything about getting a few sword cuts. Besides, since Uncle came in time and I wasn’t hurt, they’ll probably be grateful to you instead?”

“You rascal. You’re always so good with words.”

“If I fell in water, maybe only my mouth would float?”

“What? Hahaha!”

“Hehehe.”

Uncle and nephew exchanged friendly jokes and laughed warmly together.

“Anyway, be careful with yourself usually. Your elder brother worries a lot.”

“I understand, Uncle. Thank you for caring about me.”

“You rascal.”

Namgung Ho looked at Namgung Cheon-gang warmly, then turned his gaze to Muyong Sohwa, who was standing there awkwardly and blankly.

Meeting Namgung Ho’s eyes, Muyong Sohwa quickly came to her senses, cupped her fists, and bowed her head.

“Muyong Sohwa, daughter of the Muyong Family, greets senior Iron Blood Tiger Namgung Ho. I apologize for the late greeting.”

“Oh, you’re the martial flower from Muyong who’s been famous lately. I heard rumors about you early on.”

“You flatter me, Iron Blood Tiger.”

“Haha. Good manners and humble too. The Muyong Family has produced a fine martial artist. By the way, judging by their attire, those guys seemed to be from the Blood Cult. Is it correct that they attacked you?”

“Yes, you saw correctly.”

“As I thought. If it wouldn’t be rude, could you come with us to the Namgung Family and tell us the details of what happened?”

“Of course I will do so. I was actually planning to pay my respects to the Namgung Family head while visiting Anhui anyway.”

“That’s refreshing and good. Then, let’s go together.”

“Yes.”

“See you later, Cheon-gang. Uncle is leaving now.”

“Yes, Uncle. I’ll see you at home soon.”

“Yes, yes. Then let’s go.”

Namgung Ho took the lead.

Muyong Sohwa followed behind him.

While following, Muyong Sohwa glanced back.

Namgung Cheon-gang was captured in her gaze.

She seemed to have unfinished words she wanted to say.

Soon she withdrew her gaze.

We’ll probably meet again someday.

I can just ask then.

With that, he put the encounter behind him and followed the Iron Blood Tiger.

Only after seeing the two completely disappear did Namgung Cheon-gang let out a sigh of relief.

“They’re gone, they’re gone. Phew, I almost revealed that I was the one who used martial arts to help them because I fell for her beauty trap.”

Who would have thought Uncle would intervene at that moment to help me avoid the crisis.

‘Now the Blood Cult Followers won’t target me. How could a blacksmith stand against the three great assassins of the Martial Arts World?’

Well, it’s not like I couldn’t fight them…

But there’s no need to pick a fight and create unnecessary trouble.

“…Hmm.”

That’s what I thought, but.

Somehow one side of my heart feels strangely uncomfortable.

“I have this feeling that I’m going to get caught up in some annoying business…”

It’s like the intuition from my past life as a Hunter.

“…Ah, I’ve lost my appetite too.”

All this worrying has completely killed my appetite.

“Let’s go to the forge and pound some hammers.”

So I went to the forge to make a Divine White Lotus Steel and lift my spirits.

Then I came home, ate a hearty meal, and was resting while patting my full belly.

The Inspection Team from the Namgung Family’s Inspection Bureau came looking for Namgung Cheon-gang.

“Damn it! I knew this would happen!”

That uneasy feeling is always right on the mark!

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