He Became the Genius Blacksmith of the Namgung Family - Chapter 91

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Chapter 91

Episode 91

Namgung Cheongah came to Cheonjaeum with the Namgung Jeonggeomdan.

Originally, she wouldn’t have been able to come.

After all, with so many customers waiting for her work, how could she leave her post?

However, a report from the Beggar’s Sect arrived at the Namgung Family stating that the problem at Cheonjaeum was related to the Blood Cult.

As the owner of Cheongung Clothing Store, could she just let this situation pass?

Oh, absolutely not.

She had to go immediately.

At least, with the entire Namgung Jeonggeomdan and support from the Beggar’s Sect, there would be little major danger.

Moreover, she wasn’t just going to stop the Blood Cult.

Along with the Sword King’s order to eliminate the Blood Cult, there was an additional order given to Namgung Cheongah.

What was it, you ask?

“Oh, you want me to personally make the farming tools to provide to Namman?”

“Yes. That’s correct, little brother.”

It was Mak Noya’s request.

“Originally, Master Mak Noya handled this work personally. For Namgung, it was also a business connected to Namman.”

A business connected to Namman.

How precious.

Even though the foreign Namman people were less closed-off compared to other places, they wouldn’t trade with anyone who didn’t suit their tastes.

If it were just an ordinary place, they could ignore it.

But unfortunately, many items from Namman don’t exist elsewhere in the martial arts world.

Moreover, most of their goods are abundant, used throughout the martial arts world, and traded at high prices.

Therefore, establishing trade with Namman was important business.

If they could continue it, naturally it would be best to maintain it steadily.

“But this time, after Cheongeumjeong was dissolved and the newly established Namgung Family iron workshop, Cheonggung Jugeom Gak, took over that business.”

However, being newly established, there were mountains of things to handle.

Of course, if they squeezed time to make farming tools, they could make them.

But what about the quality?

Would the Namman people who had been accustomed to Mak Noya-brand farming tools be satisfied with hastily made tools?

“Naturally it would be difficult. So, Master Mak Noya was going to make and send the farming tools until this year. But unfortunately—”

Who could have known that the Blood Cult, dealt with 30 years ago, would suddenly become active again?

Well, calling it “activity” might be too grandiose.

“Just the appearance of ‘Blood Cult followers’ is enough to put us on edge. Especially since there are reports that the weapons they used this time were somewhat unusual, Master Mak Noya can’t just move freely.”

‘Ah, those weapons.’

Namgung Cheon-gang understood.

Hadn’t he seen and faced them directly?

Just thinking about the weapon of that Blood Cult follower that grew by devouring other weapons made him wonder what kind of thing that was.

Weren’t they things that didn’t exist even in his previous life?

‘That’s why I wanted to check them once…’

Along with the Blood Cult followers whose power was completely broken by the Sword King, all the weapons they used were escorted to the Jeong Alliance.

So, just because he wanted to check them didn’t mean he could.

‘Master also went to the Jeong Alliance because of this.’

Such weapons probably couldn’t be examined by anyone other than Master Mak Noya.

‘But it’s been nearly two months since Master headed to the Jeong Alliance, hasn’t it? With Master’s skills, he would have figured it out long ago, right?’

Then wouldn’t there be no problem with making the farming tools to provide to Namman?

As if knowing Namgung Cheon-gang’s thoughts.

“If it were just three, that would be the case. But Blood Cult followers didn’t appear only in Dongryang County.”

“They must have appeared in various places.”

“That’s right. It seems you knew about it, little brother?”

“Rather than knowing, I guessed.”

If Master Mak Noya was still busy, what else could it be besides Blood Cult weapon-related matters?

Moreover, hadn’t he heard from brother Namgung Cheonggi in Dongryang County before?

That they had encountered Blood Cult followers first.

Plus, there was this incident at Cheonjaeum.

Given all this, it couldn’t be assumed that Blood Cult followers weren’t everywhere.

“Well, this place is like that too…”

Since Namgung Cheongah also knew this, she understood that Namgung Cheon-gang readily comprehended.

“I understand. I’ll do it. Well, it’s not a difficult task anyway.”

What’s so hard about making farming tools?

There’s also a blacksmith’s forge at Cheonjaeum, so it would just be a matter of hammering away.

Well, since it’s for Namman, he’d have to consider that the farming tool designs would be different.

“Hmm. It’s not just about making them. You’re supposed to go to Namman and teach the techniques there.”

“Oh? Techniques?”

“Yes. More precisely, you’re to teach the blacksmith at the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace’s forge, who learned techniques from him.”

“Ah.”

Come to think of it, wouldn’t the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace have a blacksmith’s forge?

Even if they were an external force and a people living in the forest, there was no way they wouldn’t have the iron industry that had spread throughout the martial arts world.

‘Moreover, just looking at the weapons the Namman brothers use, you can see they definitely have a forge.’

They probably just imported because Cheongeumjeong-brand quality was different.

‘At that time, except for weapons, we did export. Still, I didn’t know there was a blacksmith who received Master Mak Noya’s teachings.’

Our Master has high standards.

They must have been more skilled than expected.

‘Anyway, to summarize what sister Namgung Cheongah said, in the end—’

“I need to go to the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace, is that it?”

“That’s right. You must have gone through quite an ordeal at Cheonjaeum. I’m sorry for bringing you such news.”

“Not at all, sister. As a member of Namgung, it’s natural for me to take on Namgung Family affairs. Moreover, since Master requested it, as his disciple, it’s right for me to do it.”

As he accepted like that.

Ding!

A clear bell sound rang out.

And a ‘Mission’ window appeared before his eyes.

‘Oh my, there’s a mission for this too.’

I’ll check it later.

“Hehe. You’re truly my little brother.”

“But is that all?”

Dismissing the mission window that appeared, Namgung Cheon-gang asked Namgung Cheongah.

Namgung Cheongah, who had been smiling warmly, showed puzzlement at that question.

“Pardon?”

“What you came to tell me, sister. Isn’t there something else?”

The business of Cheonggung Jugeom Gak, the Namgung Family’s iron workshop.

Furthermore, Master Mak Noya’s request.

Just this alone was enough to understand why he needed to go to the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace.

But why did sister Namgung Cheongah specifically have to come?

‘Of course, since this Cheonjaeum is deeply connected to Cheongung Clothing Store, if the problem at Cheonjaeum was because of the Blood Cult, it would make sense for sister to come.’

However, delivering the news could have been done by someone other than Namgung Cheongah.

‘For instance, brother Namgung Cheonggi.’

Or it could have been delivered through the Beggar’s Sect.

But she came directly to talk about it like this.

Was that all?

After letting him know she had come, she suggested they have a separate conversation.

So, currently Namgung Cheon-gang and Namgung Cheonggi are having a conversation just between the two of them.

In this situation, how could she not think there was another favor to ask?

“…As expected, my younger brother’s insight is excellent. That’s right. There is another favor. This isn’t a matter for Cheonggung Jugeom Gak, but for Cheonggeung Clothing Store, so I have no choice but to tell you directly.”

“A matter for Cheonggeung Clothing Store?”

“Yes. Cheonggeung Clothing Store has a new business that the Master has approved. However, this is connected to you, younger brother.”

“Huh? Me?”

“Yes. To be specific, it’s about the cloud-walking shoes you created.”

“Don’t tell me?”

“What you’re thinking is correct. It’s exactly the cloud-walking shoe business. Cheonggeung Clothing Store will help with all aspects including promotion and materials for the cloud-walking shoes. However, it’s a business we can’t do without you, younger brother. Why? Because the cloud-walking shoes are your idea and your creation.”

Therefore, since Namgung Cheon-gang was the originator, whether this business would start also required Namgung Cheon-gang’s permission.

This was exactly the point Namgung Cheonggi was making, and she had come here to obtain that permission.

“If you give permission, we’re ready to open the first branch right away. Naturally, since you’re the originator, the profit distribution will be favorable to you, younger brother. I’ve already discussed this with the Master—”

“What’s there to think about? Of course I should do it if you’re helping me, sister. Originally, when I was making the cloud-walking shoes, didn’t I tell you, sister?”

“Ah.”

‘I’m going to use Muktan Bridge techniques for the martial shoes I’m making this time, so please try applying this to Cheonggeung Clothing Store later, sister.’

‘Muktan Bridge techniques?’

‘Yes. I’ll make it and show you how to apply it, sister!’

‘Accumulate virtue through emotion, act with sincerity (, ).’

‘Cultivate virtue through emotion, practice with sincerity (, ).’

Accumulating virtue through emotion, actions filled with sincerity.

That time when he gave away inspiration that might have been a miraculous opportunity without any compensation.

Namgung Cheonggi remembered it clearly.

“Also, there’s what you told me when you gave me the cloud-walking shoes afterward.”

She remembered this too.

She had jokingly asked what he thought about selling these as products.

‘Rather, it would be an honor for me! It would be even better if selling them as products could help Namgung, sister!’

Namgung Cheon-gang, who was her disciple, had answered like this.

“I’ll say it again, if commercializing them helps Namgung, I welcome it with open arms!”

Business was a headache.

He just wanted to hammer away, stitch smoothly, and make things to become famous.

He wanted to become the world’s greatest blacksmith, not the world’s richest person.

‘Why bother when I have the protection of the Namgung Family?’

Besides, hadn’t cloud-walking shoes already been sold here and there?

Someone might see them, think “Oh?”, and someday copy and make them—that wouldn’t be strange.

Even if they couldn’t replicate the breathing effect, they could probably imitate the comfort level.

‘Besides, in a world without copyright, if someone makes them and claims to be the originator, there’s nothing you can say.’

But what if a huge martial family or sect like the Namgung Family released it as a business product first?

Even without copyright-related laws, it would naturally establish ownership.

Even if someone went crazy, they’d have to come to their senses when facing the Namgung Family.

‘So, it’s right to entrust the cloud-walking shoes to the Namgung Family, and to sister Namgung Cheonggi.’

Cloud-walking shoes created through the eyes of the owner of Cheonggeung Clothing Store, one of the world’s best clothing stores.

‘Think of it as the birth of martial arts Nike, martial arts Adidas, or Balenciaga.’

Besides, sister’s connections weren’t just ordinary connections.

Just being a top-tier clothing store showed she had tremendous connections.

To hesitate over this?

That would be stupid.

“So, sister. Please freely promote, boast about, and commercialize them! This younger brother will help wholeheartedly!”

“Really, younger brother is….”

Embrace!

“The best!”

Touching!

“…!!”

Namgung Cheon-gang, unaware of Namgung Cheonggi’s misunderstanding at the time.

He was simply grateful for the gift given to him.

* * *

Namgung Wongonghwa Clothing Store .

The name of the cloud-walking shoe business that Namgung Cheonggi mentioned.

‘Wow, it’s perfect!’

With Namgung attached to the front of the name, no villains would dare enter.

Even Heterodox Faction bastards would bow their heads and come in to buy cloud-walking shoes with their own money.

When asked when she thought of this name.

“I thought of this name right after receiving the cloud-walking shoes as a gift from you, younger brother. Ho ho ho.”

As expected, sister Namgung Cheonggi.

She wasn’t called the owner of one of the world’s best clothing stores in the martial arts world for nothing.

So, where would this business start from?

“After getting permission from the Master, we’re already constructing the business facility in Anhui Province. I did this with confidence that I’d somehow get permission from you, younger brother.”

Straight ahead with no backing down.

‘Do you naturally become aggressive when you run a clothing store?’

Sister Namgung Yeong was like that too.

He was deeply suspicious.

Well, it’s not like she did anything wrong.

He had told sister Namgung Cheonggi to do business, so what was there to complain about regarding building construction?

Rather, he should learn from her action-oriented approach of charging straight ahead as soon as she got a business idea.

“Originally it was just permission, but I didn’t know you’d give permission so easily. I’ve overcome a huge mountain. So, since things turned out this way, may I ask one more favor of you, younger brother?”

“What kind of favor, sister? If it’s something I can do, I’ll do anything!”

“Ho ho ho. Since younger brother Namgung Cheon-gang says so, you’re very reliable.”

୧(>0【)୨: Squeak!</p】

“Ha ha ha! Baekseol is also asking you to trust him.”

“Ah, this little one. The Sinchung Baekjeop that Yeong mentioned.”

Though it looked similar to a silkworm larva.

“At first glance, it looks like a pure white snow muffler. Because of its cute face, I can tell it’s not a muffler but a cute creature.”

Namgung Cheonggi made a pleased expression, charmed by the cuteness.

Unable to just pass over the cuteness, she poked Baekseol.

(つ‸⊂): Squeak.

“Oh my, look at that expression with narrowed eyes. Oh my, oh my.”

It was dying from cuteness.

“Fu fu fu! It’s our Baekseol’s pride! Fu fu fu!”

Namgung Cheon-gang was very proud as Baekseol’s father.

“To have such a creature… I wish I had one too… Oh wait, this isn’t the point?!”

Slap.

Namgung Cheonggi slapped her own cheek to regain her senses.

‘She’s definitely aggressive.’

Now he was certain.

“Excluding the main store, for the branch store. Will you decide where to put it, younger brother?”

The location for the Namgung Wongonghwa Clothing Store branch.

That was Namgung Cheonggi’s request.

‘A branch store.’

Well, if there’s a main store, there can’t not be branch stores.

Of course, the main store had to do well before opening branch stores.

‘But this is Namgung?’

With the two characters for Namgung, that’s the end of it.

While wondering where would be good, certain people suddenly caught his eye.

Looking at the affectionate pair of man and woman, Namgung Cheon-gang smiled gently.

“Let’s go to the Nanman Beast Palace.”

“The Nanman Beast Palace?”

“Yes. After all, we have to go there anyway because of Master’s request and the Namgung iron workshop business. At the same time, for the sake of those two, it wouldn’t be bad as a gift to give them.”

I wondered what he meant.

“Ah…”

Looking at the place Namgung Cheon-gang was pointing to, Namgung Cheonggi immediately understood.

The place the two were looking at.

There.

“It’s really working?”

“Of course it’s working. Isn’t that natural?”

“Ah, no… well, it’s good that it worked out.”

A bewildered Hwanggyeon.

Namgung Cheonggi making an expression as if it were obvious.

“Congratulations!”

“Waaaah!”

“You look great together!”

The Cheonjaeum people celebrating.

“Congratulations!”

“The confession succeeded!”

“Now she’s the lady!”

“Suwang is getting married!!”

The cheering Namman Warriors.

In between them.

“Hahaha! Thank you! Thank you!”

“…”

There was Suwang, happy to death, and Namgung Yeong, embarrassed with her head bowed.

“It really would be perfect.”

A gentle smile bloomed on her face as well.

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