The Return of the Namgoong Clan’s Granddaughter - Chapter 155



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Episode 155

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Two elders, five first-ranking disciples, and eight second-ranking disciples died.

Three of Namgung Se-ga’s warriors also died.

The funerals of the dead were postponed.

On the surface, it was intended to treat those who still had remnants of hypnosis, but in reality, it was intended to further identify the remaining spies.

Instead, memorial fires were lit throughout the volcano to commemorate the dead.

The beacon fire was lit day and night to honor the souls of the dead.

The disciples of the Hwasan faction wore refined clothing, kept their voices quiet, and did not laugh or chatter carelessly.

This incident was a great shock to both the young disciples and the older elders.

“We must erase Yu Kang’s name from the list and banish his martial arts! Wasn’t that child brought by Nomun? There’s no way he didn’t know anything!”

“I agree. No matter how talented that child is, the one who taught him betrayed the school. He could not have led them to the right path.”

“One, that kid really didn’t know anything. Didn’t that kid have disciples that he saved? It’s excessive to hold Yu-gang accountable, Jang Moon-in.”

“I think so too. It would be excessive to banish the martial arts class.”

No-un closed his eyes tightly.

Neither side’s opinion was incomprehensible.

The betrayal of Nomun, who had been the pride and pillar of the volcano, was enough to arouse the anger of the elders who had been with him for a long time as disciples.

The child that person brought is Yu-gang.

Even if Yoo Kang had not been directly involved in this matter, the sin committed by the Master was so great that not knowing about it at all could also be considered a sin.

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“If it weren’t for that child, I wouldn’t have been able to ask Namgung Se-ga for help.”

Wasn’t it because Namgung Se-ga helped that we were able to handle this situation before it got any worse?

“It was I who sent that child to Namgung Se-ga. The teacher may be guilty of great sin, but isn’t it the child’s merit that he found the clue to the solution?”

No-un could never hold Yu-gang accountable.

More than anything, Noh-un thought that the person who was having the hardest time right now was Yoo-kang himself.

“I will not hold that child accountable. However, I will impose a disciplinary sanction and revoke his qualifications as a plum blossom inspector.”

It’s the decision of the elders.

Not everyone was happy with the decision, but it was a wise move that was neither excessive nor insufficient.

The elders agreed with the will of the elder in response.

The dismissal of No Baek, the head of the Muhak Footsteps, and the demotion of Yoo Kang, the great disciple, and the revocation of his qualification as a plum blossom inspector.

That was the decision reached at the end of the council of elders.

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“Don’t be too upset about it. I tried my best to consider your situation, but this was the best I could do because of the position of the sect and the elders who had put him on death row.”

Noun’s voice was as kind as ever.

Even though he was in the position of conveying the details of the punishment, he never showed any sign of resentment or scolding.

As No-un had said, Yoo-gang knew how much he and the elders cared for him.

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“I will leave the volcano.”

Yoo Kang raised his head with a determined expression.

The old man and the elders sitting next to him looked at him with surprised faces.

“What did you say?”

“I said I would leave the volcano on my own two feet. The words of the elders and the elders are correct. I wonder if perhaps I knew that my master had already changed.”

“!”

“Yukang-ah.”

No-un hurriedly tried to stop him.

There are also elders who insist that Yu Kang should be punished more severely than this.

If I brought up the wrong topic, I could easily fan their anger, which had barely subsided.

“You may be feeling emotional right now and have negative thoughts. So, let’s hear what I have to say later.”

But Yoo Kang shook his head.

After the old man fled and the situation calmed down to some extent, Yoo Kang thought deeply while looking at the beacon fire that lit the volcano day and night.

‘I really didn’t know?’

Didn’t you notice anything strange about him at all?

‘No, at least I felt a sense of discomfort.’

He took me there to teach me martial arts, but he often left, saying he had something to do.

He would bring in the disciples and have them train him while he would spend time alone with them. Sometimes, there would be an unpleasant feeling mixed in with his aura.

Looking back, things at Namgung Se-ga were also strange.

‘Why did you entrust me with the fight with Lady Namgung? Didn’t you know that I was no match for Lady Namgung?’

What was the answer to that question?

‘I was just curious to see how much you’d grown.’

At that time, I thought it was just a story of my own growth.

But was that really the case?

The growth that the master was curious about might have been referring to Namgung Sojo.

“I definitely felt something was wrong. I didn’t want to know more, and that ultimately led to the deaths of the executioners.”

That’s when I felt something strange.

If only I had asked one more time.

If I had even the slightest doubt about him.

The signal fire would not have been lit.

I would not have lost my respected elders, beloved disciples, sisters and brothers.

“The volcano is a good place.”

It’s a really nice place, I love volcanoes like that.

“I can tell just by looking at their eyes that everyone is worried about me.”

None of the four brothers ever spoke to him about the old age.

Not only the elders and the elders, but everyone was considerate, caring, and concerned about his feelings.

“That’s why it’s hard to stay any longer.”

Because he loved that volcano more than anyone else, Yu Kang was even more distressed.

In the end, he wanted to know the intentions of the old man who had never touched him, and he felt sorry for the disparity between them and his dead brothers.

That’s why I decided.

“I will leave the volcano.”

Looking at the determined expression on Yu Kang’s face, No-un instinctively felt that there was no way to stop him with words.

The lawgiver, Noh Hyeon, opened his mouth in a seemingly solemn voice.

“Do you know what it means to leave the text?”

Yoo Kang, who was a plum blossom inspector, had learned the martial arts of the Hwasan faction, so it was not something that could be ended by simply erasing his name from the list.

Since I couldn’t take away the martial arts that had already been taught, there was no other way than to destroy the danjeon and expel it.

“I know very well.”

“I will lose all the internal energy I have accumulated so far. Are you saying that it is okay?”

“yes.”

“There is a high possibility that I will never regain my danjeon.”

“yes.”

“If you leave, you will never come back.”

“yes.”

“Even if you come and beg, I won’t listen.”

“yes.”

“So you’re saying you won’t change your mind?”

“I won’t change my mind.”

“… .”

The guardian deity was one of the elders who favored Yu Kang.

Even though he tried to stop him by scaring him, Yoo Kang never changed his decision.

The Dharma Guardian has stepped down.

The other elders also did not open their mouths anymore.

Noun let out a long sigh.

“Okay, I understand. First, go back to your place.”

“yes.”

Yoo Kang got up from his seat and slowly bowed to the elders and Jang Moon-in, taking the lottery ticket.

It was a greeting full of respect and awe towards them.

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How much time has passed?

Three days? Four days? I don’t know.

I can’t even tell if the time here is the same as real time or not.

Seolhwa looked down at her still small and chubby hands and let out a small sigh.

‘When will it end?’

Life in fantasy was utterly peaceful.

Living happily with Namgung Cheong-un, who loved him, and a woman who was probably his mother. That was all.

Strangely enough, I couldn’t remember the woman’s face.

Even though I was clearly seeing it, I couldn’t tell, and even though I saw it, I turned around and forgot about it.

It seemed like his memory did not fully remember his mother.

“Snow flower.”

Namgung Cheongun approached her as she sat on the floor.

“Why don’t you go see your grandfather? He wants to see our folk tales.”

“It’s okay.”

When Seolhwa reached out to Cheongun, Cheongun naturally embraced her.

It wasn’t intentional.

My mind was clear, but my young body sometimes didn’t move the way I wanted it to.

First, because her legs were so short, it was comfortable for her to be carried by someone, so within a few days, Seolhwa had become completely accustomed to this lifestyle.

“Our fairy tales are pretty too.”

The woman smiled and gently pressed the bridge of Seol-hwa’s nose.

It was a beautiful, gentle smile.

Seolhwa stared at the smile for a long time, not wanting to forget that look.

“Are you coming to your mom?”

“Okay. You didn’t say your wrist hurt. Seolhwa said that her father likes her better, so I’ll hold her.”

“…so…?”

Seolhwa still stared at the woman’s face.

The woman carefully stroked Sulwha’s face and smiled sweetly again.

“Our Seolhwa, you are so kind. You really think deeply about your mother.”

“… .”

Meanwhile, the three arrived at Gajujeon.

The Black Dragon Lord, who was guarding the front of the Gajujeon, welcomed Cheongun’s family.

“Miss, it’s been a while. Do you remember me?”

His calloused hands tried to squeeze my chubby ones.

As Seol-hwa clenched her fist for no reason, Nam-gung Hyuk sullenly dropped his hand.

“Please come in… The master is waiting… .”

Cheongun laughed and passed the Black Dragon Lord, entering the Gaju Hall.

As we got closer to the main gate, we could hear someone fighting.

“You clearly told me that the young lady asked me to hug her? She even called me Grandpa General!”

“Well, I don’t believe it until I see it. How can a kid with a short tongue and who only mumbles “ebebe” say “grandfather”?”

And then, in the fantasy, a familiar voice was heard for the first time.

“Both of you keep your mouths shut. My granddaughter is here.”