NOVEL NEXT I Will Raise It as the Best Family in the World
Chapter 30
“Say it again… again.”
Woonyeong expected Old Man Teng to get angry. However, she was wrong. Old Man Teng didn’t show any anger. He simply asked again in a low, subdued voice. “…It’s just a hypothesis.” “Didn’t I tell you to say it again?” “I thought about it from the merchant’s perspective.” Woonyeong didn’t know how everything in the past unfolded, but when putting together the fragments of what she knew, a larger picture emerged. “The thief’s grandson, living as the son of a merchant, hoped to become an official. Having passed the local examinations, he must now go for the national exams, right? If I were in his place, I would take that opportunity.” This actually happened. Geum Heeryang, who was known as the son of Geum Wijeon, the owner of the Ten Thousand Gold Coins Bank, met with an accident while on his way to take the national exams. “Isn’t it common to encounter dangers on a long journey?” The land of the Central Plains was vast, and travel was always accompanied by dangers. His grandson had gone missing. No, Old Man Teng believed he was missing. Until his death, he searched for his grandson’s whereabouts for a long time. However, Woonyeong thought that he must have died. After Old Man Teng passed away, it was Woonyeong who searched for his whereabouts. Since Old Man Teng believed so, Woonyeong had to follow his words. Because of the large debt. But even in the end, she was unable to find his whereabouts. It can be changed. What hasn’t happened yet. She could have prevented Old Man Teng’s long search for his grandson, his injuries, and even his regrets up to the moment of his death Woonyeong clenched her fists and continued speaking. “And he will pass on the thief’s information to the enemies. Those who want to capture the thief are everywhere in the world, so it’s only natural for the thief to be in danger.” After learning that his grandson had met with misfortune, Old Man Teng wandered across the Central Plains searching for him. He was then ambushed by those chasing the Shadowless Thief, barely managing to escape with his life. When he first met Woonyeong in Mount Hwang, he was a one-armed man. If a master like Old Man Teng lost an arm, it was likely that his opponent was no ordinary foe. “He…” Old Man Teng’s voice flowed with an endlessly low tone. “He, Geum Wijeon, doesn’t know the thief’s true identity.” “Is that really so?” Woonyeong simply asked calmly. Was that really so? It wasn’t like that. It was all a matter of past events. Only Woonyeong knew it. As time passed, Geum Wijeon committed even more dreadful acts. The Ten Thousand Gold Coins Bank, taken over by Geum Wijeon, became the financial lifeline for Heavenly Palace. So, protecting the Ten Thousand Gold Coins Bank was of utmost importance. While the enemy was still unaware, increasing allies was more crucial than anything else. She wasn’t worried about whether Old Man Teng would believe her. Given how much he prioritized his grandson’s safety, even a small doubt would be enough to prevent things from escalating. For now, let’s start from there. “What is your intention in telling me this?” “I hope you… find peace, Elder.” “Huh. Peace? Did you say peace?” Old Man Teng, who had regained his composure, snorted dismissively. “Yes, that’s enough for now.” “For now?” Old Man Teng’s lips curled into a crooked smile. “Well, that’s it for now. Once you leave here today, you’ll be able to verify it. If my suspicions turn out to be true, you’ll think the information you gave me wasn’t enough.” “What? That’s not enough?” “Isn’t that right? It doesn’t add up.” “Huh.” “The price of your and your grandson’s lives. Can that be exchanged for money?” “Such boldness. How dare you speak of the value of lives. How can I make you shut your mouth?” “I know you’re a person who knows how to be grateful. You’ll pay the price later.” “Hohoho!” At Old Man Teng’s hearty laugh, Woonyeong responded with a bright smile. His mind must be noisy, but it hasn’t happened yet. Old Man Teng must have laughed because he had finished calculating what to do. He likely felt confident that he could prevent any issues. “But if what you said is a lie….” Old Man Teng’s fierce aura pressed down on Woonyeong. “How will you pay for daring to mock this Old Man Teng?” “…I too should put my life at stake, shouldn’t I?” Woonyeong, having barely gathered her energy, answered calmly. Even while mentioning her own life, she remained unflinching. “Do you think that’s all it takes to make it possible? Dealing with someone like you is nothing to me.” “I know very well.” “That’s not enough. If it turns out to be all a lie, this place will be drenched in blood…” In that moment, a fierce aura emanated from Woonyeong’s small body. It was not the kind of killing intent one would expect from a child, but rather the kind only someone who had walked through a battlefield could possess. “Stop. I can’t forgive you for saying anything more than that, even if you’re an elder.” It was the killing intent of the Sword Demon. “Hoho.” Dispelling Woonyeong’s energy, Old Man Teng let out a small laugh. “Incomprehensible… I suppose some things are just beyond understanding.” Teng Chochan, who had been in the martial arts world for a long time, knew. (t/n : I changed Teng Chuchan to Chochan.) Extraordinary people and eccentric figures. That there are extraordinary and unique individuals in this murim world. Teng Chochan himself is also referred to as such among the people. “I am looking for a teacher.” After regaining control of her energy, Woonyeong opened her mouth again. “What?” “If you find that the settlement is insufficient later, please become my master.” Previously, she couldn’t address Old Man Teng as her master. During Woonyeong’s training, Old Man Teng had been watching to ensure she didn’t go astray. He also passed down the techniques of the Shadowless Divine Thief. However, Old Man Teng refused to become Woonyeong’s master. Old Man Teng said that Woonyeong didn’t need a master while finding her own path. But Woonyeong knew otherwise. Woonyeong understood that Old Man Teng didn’t wish for the connection of master and disciple to extend the secrets of the Shadowless Divine Thief to her. In the martial world, a master’s grudges or secrets are often passed on to their disciples. Since Shadowless Divine Thief had more grudges than favors, Woonyeong could guess that there would be many concerns. A person who was infinitely kind to Woonyeong. Old Man Teng was such a person. “I have some outstanding qualities.” But what did that mean? Woonyeong was not afraid of the grudge of the Shadowless Divine Thief. After all, she would be entangled with the Heavenly Palace’s people anyway, so an additional grudge was of no concern. It was more important to be by Old Man Teng’s side. “You don’t need to teach me anything in particular; it’s alright.” “Huh. Where does that confidence come from?” “It’s innate. Would you like to check?” Woonyeong extended her wrist towards Old Man Teng. Old Man Teng decided to follow the child’s intention. Now that everything was vague as if in a fog, all he could do was feel the pulse. Old Man Teng, who had been holding the pulse for a long time, couldn’t help but be surprised. “It’s Heavenly Martial Physique.” “Did you know? Tsk.” “Yes. Only I know about it.” “Yeah, you have reason to be confident.” “Will you… become my master?” Woonyeong’s voice trembled. It was hard to believe that she had been speaking so calmly until now. “Yeah. If the calculation is insufficient, then I will do so.” “Thank you, Elder.” “Not yet. Nothing is certain.” “I guess so. Then I’ll see you later.” “Tsk.” The only thing left was the sound of clicking tongues as Old Man Teng’s presence vanished in an instant. Whoo. Woonyeong let out a deep sigh. “Old man, really. You’re so dirty.” Although she grumbled, there was warmth in her expression. A pleasant smile appeared on Woonyeong’s face. “Hurry and resolve it, Master.” * * * On the summit of the mountain, a shadow began to flicker on the large, barren rock. The vague shadow gradually transformed into the form of a person. It was Old Man Teng, dressed in black night attire. “This is unbelievable…” Old Man Teng quietly muttered as he looked down at the manor below. The Ten Thousand Gold Coins Bank had a special account. It was hidden so that even the Head of the Family, Geum Wijeon, couldn’t know about it. It could only be accessed with a password known solely to Old Man Teng and his grandson. It was created in preparation for potential dangers, even though it was believed it would never be used. However, Old Man Teng never expected someone to take money from that account. To make matters worse, the thief even left their name behind. ‘Seol Family…’ Old Man Teng’s gaze grew deeper as he looked at the Seol Family’s residence bathed in moonlight. It was supposed to be a step towards finding the audacious thief who stole from the thief. Instead, he became entangled in an unexpected situation. He knew that the owner of the name left in the account was a young girl. It was only natural to investigate beforehand when told to go to the Seol Family’s residence. But he couldn’t believe what had just happened. How did she know about the Shadowless Divine Thief and the grandson? How did they uncover the password to the account? What was the source of that unbelievable killing intent? And what does she intend to do next? Incomprehensible. Even though he said it was incomprehensible, he couldn’t help but constantly have questions. “I thought I was at an age where there was nothing to be surprised about anymore. Tsk.” Again, Old Man Teng’s figure became hazy. “I need to see if there really is a rat. Tsk.” With a click of the tongue, the figure vanished. Only the moonlight remained on the large rock at the top of the mountain.
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