He Became the Genius Blacksmith of the Namgung Family - Chapter 92

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Chapter 92

Episode 92

“I eagerly look forward to seeing you again, young lady.”

“…I too will await our next meeting, young master.”

How heartwarming.

Just looking at them, they make such a well-matched pair of lovebirds.

‘No, since it’s Suwang and Sister Namgung Yeong…’

It would be a pair of eagles.

Anyway, they look really good together.

‘Looking at their expressions, they seem so reluctant to part that their feet won’t move.’

But what can be done?

Marriage is one of life’s great affairs.

After informing both sets of parents, setting a date for the formal meeting.

Then, after gathering to exchange greetings, preparing the ceremony is the basic process.

‘Even in modern times, wedding preparations are complicated and take a really long time. But in the martial arts world, it’s even more complex…’

It’s not like they can just fall in love, make tonight their first night, and start living together.

There are mountains of things to prepare.

Moreover, it’s the Namgung family, top tier among the Five Great Families, the premier martial family in the martial arts world.

And the other party is the emperor of Namman, Suwang of the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace.

‘I thought Suwang was just a nickname.’

But it wasn’t.

The eldest son of the current Southern Barbarian Beast Palace lord, the next palace lord, heir, crown prince!

‘That would be our Suwang, brother Yahul!’

So, would they prepare a wedding like some successful martial family?

Tremendous preparation would be needed.

That day would probably be a festival day for both Anhui and the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace.

‘Still, the preparations seem like they’ll go well, so there’s no need to worry.’

Since the most important thing – their mutual feelings – align perfectly.

Who would have known that Sister Namgung Yeong had feelings for Suwang?

‘She said yes right after he confessed, didn’t she? You can’t say she didn’t have feelings for him.’

Anyway, they really are a well-matched pair of lovebirds, no, eagles.

‘Blessings on their future together!’

To properly express those blessings, Namgung Cheon-gang became the representative.

Of course, he wasn’t originally meant to be the representative of a congratulatory delegation for Suwang and Namgung Yeong’s bright future.

As Namgung Cheonggi had told him, it was a visit to make farming tools on behalf of Master Mak Noya.

It just changed to a congratulatory delegation after a pair of lovebirds was formed.

They also discussed business related to the first branch of Namgung Wongonghwa Clothing Store.

Since it was called a gift, the branch representative would be Sister Namgung Yeong.

‘Killing two birds with one stone.’

But why did it specifically have to be Master’s farming tools?

Namgung Cheonggi explained this in detail.

“It’s because of something that happened 30 years ago.”

“Something 30 years ago… is it related to the Blood Cult, sister?”

“Yes, that’s right. Back then, the Blood Cult caused damage throughout the entire martial arts world and even beyond, so Namman was no exception. The wounds from that time weakened the land’s fertility, and it can only be restored with farming tools personally made by Elder Mak Noya.”

“Ah, I see. So that’s why Master has been making them all this time and made this request.”

“Exactly. Moreover, Elder Mak Noya said that no matter what anyone says, his younger brother is his sole disciple, the successor of Cheongeumjeong, and furthermore, the makings of a Heavenly Artisan who could accomplish what he himself couldn’t.”

“Goodness, that’s quite a burden. Right, Baekseol? My shoulders feel so heavy I might not be able to sleep.”

At Cheongang’s half-joking words, Baekseol stirred from atop the luggage bundle.

Then she patted Cheongang’s shoulder with her short front paws and her eyes sparkled.

ᕦ( ‵ ꒳ ′ )ᕤ: Squeak!!

“What’s there to worry about when you’re here? Haha, right. Thanks. With you here, this dad feels energized! Let’s go! Baekseol! Let’s solve this new mission!”

When the master’s trust runs deep, how can the disciple not act?

So, sister.

Please tell Master.

To sleep peacefully with his legs stretched out.

⎩(‵□′)و: Squeeeak! (Let’s gooo!)

* * *

The mission window that had suddenly appeared when talking with Namgung Cheonggi.

On the way to the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace, Namgung Cheon-gang called up that mission window to check it.

‘Looking at the mission content, it’s nothing special.’

But the rewards and failure consequences seem unusual.

Though they’re weaker compared to previous content…

‘For making farming tools, this level seems a bit excessive, doesn’t it?’

Could it be because it’s related to the Blood Cult?

‘Well, if it’s the Blood Cult, that would make sense.’

When it’s related to the Blood Cult, special missions appear too, so this level of reward and failure content is perfectly understandable.

‘But they do agriculture in Namman too.’

How would one know that they cultivate farmland and practice agriculture within the jungle?

Even someone reincarnated from modern times wouldn’t know much about unrelated matters.

No, rather because they’re from modern times, they wouldn’t need to know that jungle tribes also engage in agriculture.

If it were mountainous terrain, that would be understandable.

Since we receive education about mountain agriculture during school years.

‘Ah! Could it be that jungle agriculture is similar to this mountain agriculture?’

The representative agriculture of mountain farming would be terraced farming created by cutting mountain slopes.

‘Of course, I can’t know for certain if the mountain agriculture in my head corresponds with Namman’s agriculture!’

There’s a way to find out for sure.

“Suwang. What method does the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace use for agriculture?”

Just ask a local, wouldn’t that work?

There’s no more certain way to find out than this.

* * *

The distance from Dongyun Forest to the Southern Barbarian Beast Palace is quite far.

Walking leisurely takes 3 weeks.

Moving quickly takes 1 week.

That’s time measured at the pace of Southern Barbarian Beast Palace warriors.

For ordinary people, it would be difficult even after traveling for months.

How could ordinary people properly endure in the special environment of the jungle?

Various flying insects, moisture-filled ground.

Attacks from various poisonous insects and venomous creatures not seen in the Central Plains, etc.

Surviving even one day, no, even two days would be remarkable.

“But you’re following along really well, brother. Just like our Southern Barbarian Beast Palace warriors.”

“Since I’m a blacksmith, I’m confident in my stamina. Plus, being affiliated with Namgung, I’ve learned internal energy cultivation methods, so I’m managing to keep up somehow.”

“Certainly, considering the abilities you showed in the fight against Seo-heung and the Nammantae Daehyeolseo, you were no less than any Southern Barbarian Beast Palace warrior. But what I’m talking about isn’t martial arts, but lightness skills and footwork.”

“Li-lightness skills and footwork?”

“That’s right. Following us directly on jungle terrain is difficult even with Central Plains martial arts. But looking at the lightness skills you use, they somehow resemble Southern Barbarian Beast Palace lightness skills.”

Gulp!

“Moreover, it’s like our Tiger King clan’s secret movement technique, the Flying Tiger Ascending Heaven Step.”

Oh no.

Is it because he’s someone with excellent wild instincts?

His perception is as sharp as a wild beast’s.

His instincts are as sharp as a wild beast’s.

But I can’t panic and fumble around here!

‘Rather, it would be like showing my back to a wild beast!’

Then, how?

I need to be shameless.

“It’s the Cloud Movement Shoes.”

“Huh?”

“The Cloud Movement Shoes I gave to you brothers. You know, right? That my Cloud Movement technique isn’t just ordinary footwork. So! With my unique Cloud Movement technique, I can follow you brothers well, that’s it.”

“Aha! I see! It was the Cloud Movement technique! Then I understand completely. Little brother’s Cloud Movement technique is the world’s greatest footwork artifact!”

“Right? Hahaha!”

“That’s right! Hahaha!”

I got through it well.

“Moreover, I heard you’re opening a specialized branch of the Namgung Family’s Cloud Movement shoes to showcase those shoes to our Namman people. The Namgung is the first martial family from the Central Plains to readily provide such good artifacts for our Namman. No, little brother is the first. I’m truly grateful.”

“Oh, what’s there to thank me for something like this? When our brother is marrying sister, if I can’t even do this much, the Namgung Family would be pathetic.”

The affection of gifts exchanged at a close brother and sister’s wedding.

This is the spirit of the Eastern Land of Courtesy, and the martial world’s guanxi spirit, isn’t it, brother!

“As expected, little brother Namgung Cheon-gang. I think I’ve gained a good little brother! Ask me anything and request help! I, Suwang, and our Nanman Beast Palace will put on our Cloud Movement shoes and step forward for Namgung and little brother Namgung Cheon-gang!”

“As I mentioned before our rest, I’m curious about Namman’s agriculture, brother!”

The group heading to the Nanman Beast Palace took a brief rest.

No matter how much the warriors move through Namman’s forests like their own home, if the journey alone takes a week, rest is necessary.

Moreover, night falls quickly in the jungle.

Also, since the temperature drops quickly, rest is essential.

So, while they found a suitable clearing, finished camping preparations in an instant, and everyone was taking a rest.

Suwang and Namgung Cheon-gang chatted quietly.

“Right. I remembered. We talked about agriculture before camping. Well then—”

“Food’s ready! Warriors, let’s eat!”

“Oh, they say the food is ready, little brother. Let’s talk after we eat.”

“Shall we?”

‘Well, it’s not urgent anyway.’

We can talk plenty while eating.

“Gyarong’s cooking skills are the best among us. I’m happy to be able to treat you to Nanman Beast Palace’s jungle cuisine.”

“Oh. Local cuisine!”

Local jungle warrior cuisine from Namman, eaten in the middle of the jungle.

As a gourmet, I can’t resist this!

“I’m looking forward to it, brother!”

“Huhuhuh! Eat a lot! It’s good for your body too!”

The jungle cuisine eaten locally wasn’t much.

A stew-like soup with everything thrown into a big pot.

And whole roasted wild boar.

‘That wild boar. The Namman brothers caught it after finishing the camping preparations, right?’

They were so systematic, it wasn’t their first or second time doing this?

‘Well, since they came all the way from Namman to Cheonjaeum, they must be used to it.’

Anyway, the local cuisine of the Nanman Beast Palace warriors resembled their martial arts.

However, that feeling made Namgung Cheon-gang’s eyes sparkle.

‘Right! When it comes to jungle cuisine, this is it.’

Rough but appetizing.

Wild but somehow strongly masculine!

“Wow! The Namman brothers’ cooking is incredibly cool! The taste must be amazing too!”

“Kahaha! Little brother really knows how to make us feel good!”

“We really got a good Central Plains little brother this time!”

“From now on, he’s my real little brother!”

At Namgung Cheon-gang’s sincere praise of the cooking, Suwang and all the Namman warriors laughed happily.

Especially Gyarong, who did the cooking, was the happiest.

“I’ll let our little brother who praised my cooking eat first!”

Being happy about someone praising the food you made was the same whether in Namman, Namgung, or anywhere else.

Gyarong filled the bowl with ingredients, very generously.

He also tore off a large hind leg of meat.

‘My goodness! He’s giving me the hind leg!’

Originally, legs are precious food that you don’t easily give even to close family!

“Oh my, this precious thing! I’ll eat it well!”

Namgung Cheon-gang quickly took it, thanked him with a happy face, and bit into it eagerly.

Chomp chomp chomp!

Chomp, chomp…

Chomp…

“…?”

What is this…

The gamey taste and blood taste came up intact.

‘This is only cooked on the outside, isn’t it?’

And it’s so tough too.

Rather than meat, it feels like chewing raw rubber.

‘R-right. It could be like that because it’s wild boar.’

Originally, to properly eat wild boar, you had to go through several processing steps.

Like when a blacksmith refines ore.

‘Still, they should at least drain the blood… No, let’s not think too deeply. Right, it’s jungle food? It has this rough taste.’

At least the stew looks appetizing, so it’s good that there’s at least this?

Soup rarely fails anyway.

Slurp.

Slurp slurp.

Slur…

“…”

‘This is, so, th-this…’

This is supposed to be cooking?

My tongue is screaming that it’s terrible.

My stomach is cursing asking what this is.

‘To torture my tongue like this when I lived for the joy of restaurant tours!’

Trembling!

My whole body trembles with anger at the terrible cooking.

“Little brother. How is it! Our Gyarong’s cooking is the best, isn’t it! Even if you search the entire martial world, there wouldn’t be a cook as good as Gyarong! Hahahaha!”

No.

If they filmed a Dark Cuisine Martial World edition, brother Gyarong would be eliminated immediately, you know?

‘But wait, you definitely ate food at the feast, right?’

Why don’t you know the difference!?

When I asked, brother Gyarong said he caught the wild boar and tore into it.

Wow…

I didn’t expect that.

“Huhu! Our Central Plains little brother Namgung Cheon-gang seems captivated! He can’t say anything. As expected, my cooking is the best! During our journey, I, Gyarong, will take responsibility for little brother’s hunger!”

What did you say!?

Namgung Cheon-gang was shocked.

‘I thought the terminal illness had disappeared from the mission window, but it wasn’t!’

Reality threw me a terminal condition, so it wasn’t in the mission window!

This won’t do!

Absolutely not!

If I eat that cooking three meals a day for a week, I’ll definitely die!

(‧꒳‧)?:Peep?

Nom.

!!!

(××):Peep!(Squawk!)

Thud!

Baekseol tasted just one piece of meat and immediately collapsed.

“No, no! Baekseooool!”

“Even Baekseol fainted after tasting it! As expected, I’m the best!”

That’s not it!

‘Whatever about Namman agriculture or anything else! First, let’s survive!’

I need to solve this real-life time-limited mission before I can do anything!

And before that, I need to save Baekseol!

“Breathe! Baekseol! Breathe!”

“If you feed her the broth, she’ll wake up. Come on, feed it to her, little brother!”

Don’t deliver the finishing blow, you cooking serial killer hyung!

The journey to Namman seems to be quite enjoyable.

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