Chapter 89 – King Yan’s Disciple (9)

The Nangong family is the most famous family name in Anhui.

The family that the King of Swords, who is said to be the best swordsman in the central plains, belongs to, seems to have good blood, and many people with sword skills were born through the generations.

The two older brothers also came from the Namgung family and learned sword fighting at Yeonmukguk.

To get to Namgung House located below Hapbi, we who live in Jeokgye had to climb up a bit.

It’s a long distance compared to going to Huangshan Mountain every time to practice.

It was Han Xian’s first time on a long journey as he had never gone out on a commercial trip.

‘What kind of birthday party is this where people gather from all kinds of places?’

It is a world without warp gates or at least cars.

Considering that you have to travel such a long distance by carriage, you will need to prepare for at least a month if you are coming from a long distance.

Fortunately, my house is close, so I heard I could arrive in three days.

The two older brothers had just returned home and had to leave home again, but they seemed to take the three days lightly.

‘I can’t believe I’m accustomed to the warp gate.’

The most valuable technology in Utopia was the warp gate, but as I ran through the dungeon, I forgot my sense of distance.

After all, humans are creatures of adaptation, and it seems inevitable that they will feel the same way.

*

To get there a little faster, my brother left two days later.

My two older brothers were used to riding horses, so they rode on them, and I sat next to the driver who was pulling a cart full of gifts.

When I wasn’t sure what to talk about, I brought up a topic that suddenly came to mind.

“Are there any bandits nearby?”

“Yes, Master. There are no large merchants who have gone into business in Anhui, where the Namgung family is located. And didn’t the youngest Master recently become a disciple of King Yeom? When King Yeom was young, he would go around burning wild vegetables when he was bored to become King Yeom. In the past, he was also called the enemy of Green Forest.”

“Was it to that extent? I heard that Master beat up a few bandits, but I didn’t know it was to that extent.”

I heard that they defeated a bandit to relieve their energy, but how long was the fight?

If you’re aiming for 8 stars like me, it might have taken twice as long if you didn’t have a power like a status window.

In that way, he fought against the bandits and became an 8-star, reaching a point where he did not have to radiate positive energy, but he must have become an enemy to the bandits.

I thought he must have suffered a lot before becoming an unapproachable warrior called King Yeom.

“This story takes place long before the youngest master was born. I heard in the past that he had a fiery personality, but after seeing him for a while, I feel like he transcends human relationships. Furthermore, I think that a high-level martial artist is different.”〈 Br〉

“There are definitely many times when I feel different from ordinary people.”

Since I had not seen a martial artist of a suitable level, I had no idea what would happen if Master Yeomwang gave his all.

If I go to Namgung House, there will be a lot of warriors of similar level to me, right?

Thinking about that, I thought it would be a good idea to go and expand my network like this.

Still, it seems difficult to get used to riding a horse like this.

*

We arrived near the Namgung family’s manor, which was already bustling with people.

I can’t believe so many people gather for the sword king’s grandson’s birthday.

“It was more uncomfortable than I expected, but I arrived safely.”

“The Namgung family probably cleaned up the area. It would be a shame if something bad happened to the guests while they were bringing gifts.”

After listening to what my eldest brother said, it seemed to be true.

There are so many people gathered together, but I haven’t heard of anyone being robbed.

“What are you going to do, brother? Wouldn’t it be better to use the invitation from Xian to go into the Nangung House first and then come out? It looks like there are too many people gathered than I expected.”

The second older brother, who usually seemed confident, spoke weakly.

There were a lot of buildings nearby that could be used as accommodations, and they were charging exorbitant prices, so it might have been better to just give a gift and leave.

Fortunately, the invitation sent by King Geom to me, a disciple of King Yeom, had the power to bypass various procedures and enter the Namgung family.

Of course, it wasn’t because of me, but the big reason why the Sword King asked to see me in person.

“Okay. It’s a little late now, so let’s go tomorrow morning. How about having a drink for the first time in a while?”

“Great. It seemed like he was being held tightly by his brother Moran, but he was still alive?”

“Moran. You’re my sister-in-law, so watch your mouth from now on.”

Baek Moran, who would become my sister-in-law, and her second brother started working a little later as they were the same age, but they were in high positions because they were the sons of a merchant.

The eldest brother must have chosen it because he is someone who can tell the second brother that he is wrong when he is wrong.

“Yes, yes. Let’s go, Sian.”

My second brother held my shoulder and led me.

“Yes, brother. Do you know that this is your first time seeing Giru outside the Red Realm?”

When she told me that she lived only in the Red Realm and surprisingly never touched courtesans from the other side, her eldest brother laughed and said,

“What about Giru, I’m just going to go to the bar.”

“Ah. That way.”

“What do you know? I don’t plan on doing anything that will get me caught by Baek Sojeo before I get married.”

The second brother tapped the empty part of my shoulder with his hand, and the eldest brother walked to the bar first.

“Let’s go, Xian. I’ll take Giru next time.”

The second brother said that and went into the bar together, but this place was also full of people.

Still, there was space on the second floor, so we sat down and had some drinks and some snacks to go with it.

I always ate with women, but now I’m drinking with my brothers.

I didn’t particularly hate it, but it was a bit awkward since it had been a while.

After chatting briefly with my brothers and drinking enough to not put too much strain on my body tomorrow, I took a nap in the lodging I had finally found.

*

“Wow. It’s big.”

It was big when I saw it from a distance, but it seemed even bigger when I tried to pass through the entrance.

A warrior from the Namgung family controlling visitors approached us.

“Guests without invitations are not yet being admitted.”

When I was trying to send us away in a polite tone, my eldest brother showed me the invitation that the Sword King had sent me.

The warrior who received the invitation seemed to know who had given permission as soon as he saw the handwriting and returned it to his eldest brother without even reading it.

“You can go in.”

Only four people, including my brothers, me, and the driver pulling the cart, entered the Namgung family’s manor.

It was closer to a village than a manor, but the entire building was majestic, so it didn’t seem like it was for nothing.

After passing through the entrance, we were looking around in a bit of a daze, when a pretty-looking maid came and bowed her head in front of us.

“Young master, may I check your invitation?”

“Here it is.”

She said after the maid received her invitation and read it carefully.

“What is your relationship with King Yeom’s disciple?”

“My younger brother Han Xian over there is being taught by King Yan, and I and I are real brothers.”

“Then, I think it would be a good idea for the family to meet the matriarch first. The matriarch will take care of everything after that, so I will guide you.”

The maid started walking in front of her, and we headed toward Gajujeon.

It also felt awkward that she had followed her maid to the family home, which was fiercely guarded by the warriors of the Namgung family.

The maid went into Gajujeon with the invitation from the old King of Swords, and then she came out and spoke to the three brothers.

“The head of the house asked me to come in. Is it okay if I move the gifts sent from Hanseong Merchants to the warehouse later?”

“Please do so.”

The maid spoke to the coachman and made her steer the wagon away from Gajujeon.

“Let’s go in.”

My second brother and I silently followed our eldest brother into Gajujeon.

I arrived in front of the head of the Namgung family after passing a place where many people could stand, a place that was very different from my house.

In front, the eldest brother bowed his waist while holding the gun.

“Han Si-hyuk of Yeonseong Sangsan meets the head of the Namgung family.”

“This is Namgung Manju, the head of the Namgung family. Thank you for coming to my son’s birthday. Actually, I didn’t plan on celebrating his birthday on such a big scale, but the Zhuge family decided to hold an engagement ceremony as well, so it turned out to be this big.”

“I think everyone was so shocked that they rushed to see it because they had never seen anything like this before.”

“This won’t happen again. So don’t feel pressured and just stay.”

“Actually, I’m thinking of leaving right away after delivering the gift.”

“It may be because it may be a burdensome position in the Hanseong Sangdan. However, my father said he would like to see King Yeom’s disciple, so can you wait until then?”

As I said that, I felt the eyes of the head of the Namgung family looking at me.

I felt uncomfortable because there was a difference in skill level that could be seen with the naked eye.

“I heard it was King Yan’s disciple Han Xian. Is that correct?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“Please hang out with your father for a moment.”

“I also wanted to meet the Sword King.”

In the case of non-Hansai, swords were used the most, so I wanted to find out how different it was.

It would be nice if I could receive at least a little guidance, but I don’t think it would be possible.

When thinking of that, the head of the Namgung family smiled slightly and said playfully.

“It’s not like revenge for the teacher, is it?”

“Absolutely not.”

“Okay. Is there anyone out there?”

“Yes, matriarch”

A slightly older-looking servant came in immediately at the call of the head of the Namgung family.

“Guide the two Young master to a place where they can rest, and then bring Hyeon-i and tell her to guide the two Young master to one Young master and his father.”

“I will follow your orders.”

The head of the Namgung family said something that was difficult to distinguish just by hearing it, but the older servant seemed to have read the intention of the head of the Namgung accurately and answered with a bow.

As she left Gajujeon, an older servant called her maids and told them exactly what to do.

“Go back.”

“I’ll see you alive.”

“Do you think I should die? I’ll see you in a moment.”

First, the two older brothers left with the maid, and while I was waiting, another maid brought a man who probably looked like Nam Gung-hyeon.

“Are you King Yeom’s disciple?”

“That’s right. Are you Prince Namgung-hyeon, whose terms will soon be signed?”

“Yes, that’s right. I’ll guide you to grandfather.”

As I was following Namgung-hyeon, a quest suddenly appeared.

『Quest』

〈Unleash the martial arts and martial arts of the Namgung family and win. 〉

-Upon completion: Reinforcement of Yeonyeom Magic (4 stars)

I have absolutely no intention of doing anything crazy like fighting the Sword King I am going to meet.

Then, I have to fight and win against this guy who guides me. How can I lead him to Bimu?