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Chapter 34
“Aah.”
Namgoong Hwi, awakening from his state of selflessness and sheathing his sword, had a refreshed expression on his face. ‘I’ve broken through a wall.’ All he did was switch the hand holding the sword, and everything felt more natural. The more he realized, the more he was moved. ‘This is fate.’ In fact, Namgung Hwi, who had followed Jegal Dam from Wuhan to the Seol Family, wasn’t in a good mood. Feeling impatient, he even felt resentful towards Jegal Dam for suddenly taking a different route. Jegal’s family was Namgoong Hwi’s maternal family, and his mother was currently staying there. He needed to see his mother, who was sick, so going to Seol Family could not have been pleasant. Furthermore, the story he heard upon arriving at the Seol Family was about the mischief of a young girl. He couldn’t believe that the usually respected Jegal Dam had fallen for such a petty trick. ‘I was going to scold her for it… How should I express my gratitude now?’ Although he had negative feelings toward Woonyeong, he felt awkward about the situation where he had received her help. Namgoong Hwi had recently been granted permission to learn the Boundless Sky Sword Technique. Some people questioned whether he was still too young for it. – I will teach the Boundless Sky Sword Technique to Great Young Master Hwi. However, after the Patriarch of the Namgoong family made the announcement, no one spoke up anymore. It was widely known that Namgoong Hwi’s grandfather, Namgoong Kang, who was one of the Ten Great Masters of the World, was strict about swordsmanship. Among the direct descendants of the Namgoong family, it was rare not to be called a genius or prodigy. The public’s admiration and expectations for the direct descendants of the Heavenly River were equally high. Young Namgoong Hwi became the youngest ever to begin training in the Boundless Sky Sword Technique in the family’s history. As a result, the expectations for him could only grow even higher. Heavenly Prodigy. He always did his best to live up to expectations, but it was also true that he was struggling. Moreover, the newly learned Boundless Sky Sword Technique was an advanced sword style, making the training extremely difficult. Namgoong Hwi first picked up a sword when he was five years old. At that time, he couldn’t properly use his strength with his right hand. It was because he was left-handed. All swords in the Namgoong family are right-handed. No one allowed holding a sword with the left hand. In fact, they went so far as to keep the fact that Namgoong Hwi was left-handed a complete secret. – Don’t make excuses. Those who inherit the name of the Heavenly River must always present a perfect appearance. When he complained about the difficulties, his father, the Young Lord, told him to show a strong appearance. Being imperfect as a left-handed swordsman, Namgoong Hwi had no choice but to train even harder. Fortunately, he was born with exceptional talent, so he grew rapidly as he practiced. – What if you hold the sword with your left hand? It was the first time he had been told to hold the sword with his left hand. A change of perspective. Using the left hand to wield the sword was new and not easy. However, it wasn’t as difficult as the first time he held the sword with his right hand. For some reason, a thought crossed his mind that if he became accustomed to wielding a sword with his left hand, his right-hand technique might improve as well. Although it was an unconventional thought, every warrior had their own training methods that suited them. Namgoong Hwi felt that it was right to train with both hands. He couldn’t use the left-handed sword technique in front of others, but there shouldn’t be any issue with practicing it in private. “…Thank you, Young Miss.” After organizing his thoughts, Namgoong Hwi respectfully took a polite stance and expressed his gratitude. “Congratulations on your great achievement.” Woonyeong also took a polite stance in response. – He was faster at achieving things than anyone else in the family. When he finally opened up and spoke with the former Sword King, she was able to hear about the left-handed sword technique as well. She was told that there were no issues even until the Boundless Sky Sword Technique reached perfection. – Emperor Sword Form. I could only despair in front of the sword of an emperor pursuing perfection. Just as he had grown rapidly, he encountered his first real sense of frustration when faced with a new obstacle. – I tried everything to find a solution, but enlightenment came unexpectedly. – What was it? – I swung the sword with my left hand while drunk. That’s when I realized that it’s not that the left hand is bad. Although he spoke with a smile, his bitter expression seemed to reveal all the moments of his heartache. ‘With this, you can grow several years faster without needing to go back. Although it was a bit late to start, you managed to grow well on your own.’ Woonyeong was satisfied with the fact that her friend no longer had to remember the left hand with such a bitter expression. “You wanted to meet me?” When Woonyeong changed the subject, Namgoong Hwi visibly panicked. “Well, it’s not that, but…” He was unable to speak properly. How could he explain that he had come to reprimand her sharply? To Namgoong Hwi, Woonyeong was a benefactor who had provided the key to his realization. “Yes, please tell me, Young Master.” “T, that…” Seeing his face turn red and unable to continue speaking, Woonyeong could only smile. She had a pretty good idea of why he was acting that way. ‘It’s probably because of Jegal Dam, well.’ Namgoong Hwi’s mother is the younger sister of the current head of the Jegal family. Jegal Dam and Namgoong Hwi are cousins and have been close since childhood. As a result, they have a deep bond and are quite sensitive to matters involving each other. ‘Did that clever kid come up with a scheme? Since he went off in a huff, he might have encouraged him to provoke me.’ It might be quite unfair if Jegal Dam heard this, but it can’t be helped. Whenever Woonyeong saw the young Jegal Dam, she could never exclude military matters. After all, she had always witnessed the military advancing with thoughts that others couldn’t conceive. “It seems you have forgotten the reason you were looking for me. That can happen.” Unable to bear looking at the flustered expression on Namgoong Hwi’s face any longer, Woonyeong cleared the way. ‘As an adult, I can’t keep teasing a child.’ “Yes, yes. That’s right. I… Ah, the mushrooms were delicious.” “Is that so? I’m truly glad to hear that you enjoyed it.” “May I… take a bit of that fragrant meat mushroom with me?” Namgoong Hwi, who had shifted the conversation to mushrooms, thought he had completely deceived Woonyeong. “I was actually planning to give some to you.” “I see. Thank you for your consideration. My mother likes mushrooms.” Namgoong Hwi’s expression softened. The longing for his mother was evident on his face. It was a smile she hadn’t expected to see from him. “…I, I see. I’ll make sure to pack plenty for you.” The unfamiliar side of a friend she thought she knew well. Woonyeong was unexpectedly flustered. ‘But it can’t be helped. Even if he’s young, he’s still Namgoong’s pride… It’s strange.’ Woonyeong, biting her lips tightly, let out a small sigh. “Young Miss? Are you feeling unwell?” Namgoong Hwi, noticing Woonyeong’s distorted expression, called out with a hint of concern. “No, it’s nothing.” She answered, but she couldn’t stop her thoughts. ‘Am I still standing on the battlefield?’ The peace at the Seol Family was nice. However, the unfamiliar appearances of her friends brought to mind the battlefield she had once experienced alone. A battlefield where no one was there, standing alone. Woonyeong shook her head and tried to calm her chaotic mind. ‘I can stand alone. That kind of hell should never unfold again.’ There was something else she had to say to Namgoong Hwi. For now, she could prevent his other misfortunes. “Young Master.” “Yes, Young Miss.” Woonyeong, biting her lips tightly, looked at Namgoong Hwi’s face and began to speak. “But you must have heard from Young Master Jegal.” “No, no. I haven’t heard anything at all.” Woonyeong burst out laughing as she saw Namgoong Hwi desperately shaking his hands and speaking. “Ahahaha.” The brief moment of hell vanished in an instant, leaving her to simply laugh with relief. “Yeah. You probably didn’t hear anything.” After laughing for a long time, Woonyeong opened her mouth again. The smile on her lips showed no signs of fading. “Yes, Young Miss…” “Uhm, our Seol family has a longer history than you know.” “I see.” “Yes. There are quite a few old books left in the family. I enjoy reading, and recently I found something quite interesting.” “Oh, what is it?” Namgoong Hwi’s expression brightened, and his eyes sparkled with interest. “Spiritual objects.” A spiritual beast, a spiritual object. “Spiritual fruits.” A spiritual fruit. Namgoong Hwi swallowed his saliva. “It was a book that recorded the locations of the spiritual beasts and spiritual fruits.” “I, I see.” It was a lie. However, knowing that it was something Namgoong Hwi needed, she intended to pass on the information. “I heard that the Namgoong family is searching for the High Mountain Ten Thousand Year Bellflower Root.” “How did you…” High Mountain Ten Thousand Year Bellflower Root is a type of bellflower that has aged for millennia in high altitudes. It is an excellent medicine for those suffering from lung diseases. Namgoong Hwi’s mother was suffering from a disease that was causing her lungs to harden. ‘And she passed away a few years later….’ “The Seol Family is a commercial area. Information comes in.” “Yes, yes. I see. In that case, could you tell me the location of the High Mountain Ten-Thousand-Year Bellflower Root? I’d like to offer a token of appreciation…” “Of course. And there’s no need for any token of appreciation. Since it’s old information, it might not even be there.” “Even so… it’s fine.” It’ll be exactly there. It was there 20 years later. Elixirs were already rare, but during the war, they became even more precious. The Murim Alliance gathered elixirs on a large scale to cultivate powerful warriors. At that time, the High Mountain Ten Thousand Year Bellflower Root entered the Murim Alliance. – If I had found this 20 years ago… Seeing the ten-thousand-year-old bellflower root, Namgoong Hwi muttered with a sad expression. Woonyeong remembered the location mentioned by the herbalist who had brought it. “Yeopdu Peak of Mount Odae, Shanxi Province.” That’s a relief. She could help him. She could save him.
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