The Heavenly Demon Cult’s Strongest Maid - Chapter 123

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Chapter 123

Namgung Cheon was quietly preparing tea by himself.

When he turned his head at the soft sound of approaching footsteps, his beloved grandson Namgung San bowed respectfully in greeting.

“Did you call for me, Clan Leader?”

Having just emerged from boyhood, his neat and upright face was enhanced with the freshness of youth.

Namgung Cheon’s gaze toward his grandson was completely different from when he dealt with his son Namgung Myeong.

“Clan Leader, you say. This grandfather feels hurt hearing that.”

When Namgung Cheon let out a short laugh at the end of his words, Namgung San also smiled bashfully.

“Yes, Grandfather.”

“Good, that’s right.”

Namgung Cheon contentedly gestured for his grandson to take a seat.

Following his hand movement, the chair across from him quietly slid backward.

Though it should have been surprising, Namgung San showed no change in expression, as if accustomed to it.

“The tea that came in recently is quite excellent.”

Namgung Cheon’s movements as he brewed tea in the tea set were extremely meticulous.

As the tea’s fragrance gently spread, a warm atmosphere filled the room.

“I will enjoy it well, Grandfather.”

Namgung San respectfully lifted the teacup with both hands and brought it to his lips.

Namgung Cheon’s face was full of affection as he watched his grandson.

In his eyes, whatever words or actions Namgung San took were simply endearing.

His grandson who was born with both a brilliant mind and martial talent, taking after himself perfectly.

For Namgung Cheon, who had a son that never satisfied him, this grandson was inevitably special.

“You seem busy with training these days.”

“I apologize for not visiting you often.”

“Mm. No. Now is the time when you should be devoted to training, isn’t it?”

“However, filial piety is the source of all virtues and the foundation of all conduct…”

“Everything has its proper time.”

Namgung Cheon gently cut off his grandson’s words.

“Time that passes never returns. The filial duty you must perform now is simply to study and train diligently to inherit this grandfather’s position. Do you understand?”

A dark shadow briefly passed through Namgung San’s eyes. However, he soon answered in a resolute tone.

“Yes, Grandfather. I will keep that in mind.”

Namgung Cheon nodded with satisfaction at his grandson’s determined appearance.

“As I’ve said before, you don’t need to worry about this grandfather. That’s what children of common people do. Who is this grandfather? Am I not one of the ten greatest under heaven?”

How could Namgung San, his grandson, not know this?

To him as well, Namgung Cheon was both his pride and the goal he wished to achieve.

“If you understand, finish drinking. The tea is getting cold.”

“Yes.”

Namgung San carefully sipped his tea one mouthful at a time according to his grandfather’s command.

It was when he emptied his teacup and set it down.

“San.”

Namgung Cheon called his grandson in a voice that was both affectionate and authoritative.

Namgung San had already guessed that today’s meeting was not intended for casual conversation. He straightened his posture and responded to the call.

“Yes, Grandfather.”

“You’re approaching twenty years of age now. It’s an appropriate time to experience real combat.”

“By real combat, you mean…?”

“San, there’s something I want you to do for me.”

“What might that be?”

What returned to Namgung San’s calm question was a chilling statement.

“You need to kill someone.”

“…!”

Namgung San’s body stiffened for a moment.

“No, wait. I heard he has a son, so it would be two people.”

Father and son.

Natural conflict arose within Namgung San.

“What, can’t you do it?”

Namgung Cheon’s gaze toward his grandson was coldly rational without room for even a needle.

Silent pressure that absolutely would not tolerate refusal.

After hesitating, Namgung San took a deep breath and asked.

“Are they people who deserve to die?”

Namgung Cheon nodded firmly. As if to say, that’s why I’m entrusting this to you.

His grandfather had walked only the righteous path his entire life.

Surely there must be a reason for giving him this command, and there must also be a reason why it had to be done.

“I will follow your command.”

Namgung San calmly made his decision.

“I’ll assign the Changcheon Squad to you. They will protect your back.”

“Yes, Grandfather.”

“Would you like another cup of tea?”

Namgung Cheon’s stern expression became benevolent again and a smile appeared on his lips.

Namgung San obediently picked up his teacup while reflecting.

‘Killing a person.’

Though he knew better than anyone that this was something any Martial Artist would have to face eventually, his heart felt endlessly heavy and complicated.

When Namgung San left the Gajujeon, Changcheon Squad Leader Namgung Jin-ung was waiting.

Namgung San approached him and asked.

“Who are they?”

“They are people who pose harm to the main family.”

‘People who pose harm to the main family.’

Namgung San pondered Namgung Jin-ung’s words alone.

Even though he had already made his decision, his reluctance was probably due to his own lack of experience.

Perhaps this showed.

Namgung Jin-ung added reassuringly.

“Please don’t worry too much. We will handle the work, so Young Master only needs to do the final finishing.”

“No. Since Grandfather commanded me to do it, I should do it myself.”

Namgung San shook his head.

“Where do I need to go?”

“Henan Province, Hangseong County.”

“That’s not too far.”

Namgung San fell into thought as if pondering something, then spoke.

“Squad Leader.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

“If it won’t greatly interfere with this matter, would it be alright if I moved separately on my own?”

“By yourself, Young Master?”

“It seems like there will be much for me to learn.”

Worry and trust crossed in Namgung Jin-ung’s eyes as he looked at Namgung San. Soon the weight tilted toward trust.

Namgung Jin-ung had watched Namgung San’s growth from the moment he was born until now. The Young Master he knew would be fully capable of standing on his own.

“Understood. However, you must arrive within the promised time.”

“Yes, I won’t be late.”

Namgung San answered reliably.

“I will meet you that day with an even more hardened heart.”

“Be careful, and careful again! You hear?”

“I’ve told you so many times I understand. Grandmother, my internal energy is over two gap-ja, you know? In terms of internal energy, I’m number one here… no, number two!”

Seeing Eok Grandfather standing behind Grandmother, I quickly changed my words. Then I thought.

‘There was Eok I-geon too, wasn’t there?’

So does that make me third?

…Anyway, I have more than Grandmother, so whatever.

“You child! Do you think having lots of internal energy is everything? How many people have died acting cocky just because they trusted their internal energy!”

“I don’t act cocky. Young Master is here too, and Cheon-gang, and Seo-ryeon. And I wasn’t going to mention this, but Grandpa Tak assigned someone to me.”

To reassure Grandmother, I ended up revealing even Cheon-yeong’s existence.

“Tak Ga-ju did?”

Relief immediately filled Grandmother’s eyes.

As expected, our Grandpa Tak’s reputation is truly impressive.

“So go to the Martial Arts Alliance with Great-grandfather and wait quietly. I’ll definitely catch that witness and bring him back.”

I decided to search for Hwangbo Un in place of Grandmother and Eok Grandfather who were leaving for the Alliance.

Grandmother tried to stop me, asking how I could possibly find someone who might be dead, but she couldn’t break my stubbornness.

‘And who says he’s dead? He’s perfectly alive.’

“Seolha, do you really have to go this far? Can’t you just go back now?”

“Could you do that if it were me, Grandmother?”

“…”

“You couldn’t, right?”

Shin Geum could say hurtful things, but she couldn’t lie.

“I’ll really, really be careful. I’ll behave properly so you won’t worry, so please go. Okay?”

We’d already been arguing in front of Shaolin Temple’s main gate for a full hour.

Yet wasn’t it surprising that no one tried to stop us?

At this rate, we’ll be here all night.

“Alright. Grandmother will go then. If you can’t find him, you must just give up and come back. Understand?”

“Yes, Grandmother. I promise!”

I quickly promised, worried that Grandmother might change her mind.

Even after that, Grandmother finally left with Eok Grandfather only after spending another quarter-hour stroking and hugging me.

‘Our Shin Geum looks good with that jade hairpin.’

In Grandmother’s hair was the jade hairpin I had bought in Sichuan before.

It was the only thing Grandmother had taken with her when she left the Demonic Sect.

Ugh, why are tears suddenly coming?

I quickly walked ahead, worried that Eok I-geon might see.

“Cheon-yeong! I need help!”

After parting with Grandmother, our group left Shaolin Temple and came down to Deungbong County where we had obtained the original Lankavatara Sutra.

Ever since learning that Cheon-yeong was following me, I had often exchanged telepathic messages with him.

Mainly when I wanted to know something, and now was exactly one of those moments.

“Please speak.”

Cheon-yeong’s telepathic message came from somewhere beyond the alley wall.

“Please find just one fruit shop located in Hanan Province, Hangseong County.”

“…A fruit shop?”

“Yes. It should be run by a father and son. I don’t know the father’s name well, but the son’s name is Yu-un.”

This is exactly the privilege of being a transmigrator!

I decided to use all the information I had without reserve for Grandmother’s sake.

Let’s all go meet the late-born child together!

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