The Return of the Namgoong Clan’s Granddaughter - Chapter 163



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Episode 163

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Here we go again. Here we go again.

‘Why on earth are you doing this?’

This burdensome gaze upon the tale, this burdensome hospitality, this high seat given as if it were a given.

Last time, when I asked him to do the work for Submu Gwang, I felt the same way, but Heukunbang’s attitude towards me was somehow strange.

It definitely wasn’t like this at first.

Didn’t you swing knives and splatter blood when you first met?

What happened in the meantime to make his attitude change like this?

“I have been eagerly awaiting your arrival, Your Majesty. Why have you come so late?”

The way he spoke was also more formal than when we first met. It was as if he was speaking to a high-ranking official.

Although this sudden change was strange, Seolhwa first expressed her gratitude to Heukunbang.

“Thank you for your help last time. I apologize for the delay in greeting you. Something came up and I couldn’t come right away.”

“Ah, Lord Soru is a very busy person. I have no complaints, so don’t worry about it.”

Construction is busy. Don’t worry.

Every word is burdensome.

Heukunbangju continued to speak, bowing as if he didn’t know that Seolhwa was uncomfortable.

“The person that Lord Soru asked to return to Namgung Sega a few days ago. We had our children watch over him until he entered Hapbi.”

“ah.”

The lord is safe.

“Don’t worry, I have confirmed that he has safely returned to Namgung Se-ga.”

“Thank you for watching until the end.”

“No, no! It’s something my benefactor asked me to do, so of course I should pay attention to it.”

“A benefactor?”

Have you ever saved Heukunbang?

Why do they call him a benefactor?

“Thanks to Lord Soru who took the rumor of Daehwandan to heart, we no longer have to fight against Shaolin and Hwasan, so we can consider Lord Soru a benefactor.”

And that’s not all. Didn’t they weed out those who were causing trouble within the Heukunbang, thereby restoring stability to the precarious system and using that as a stepping stone to expand the territory of the Heukunbang?

These days, the number of skilled people among those who come to Heukunbang after hearing its reputation has increased considerably.

It was truly a revival, to the point where it was said that no other black power could match the power of Heukunbang.

“But…”

“?”

“What should I call you?”

Heukunbangju knew that Seolhwa was the daughter of Namgung Sega.

Not only was the rumor spreading throughout the Central Plains, but he also helped the Namgung family’s Bi-pung-dae-ju, so it was impossible not to know.

But the Black Cloud Ark did not call her a young lady.

Namgung Se-ga is a Baekdo Jeongpa. It can be said to be a representative family that competes with Heukdo among Baekdo.

The attitude of the young lady of Sega towards the black people is also friendly.

That means, she returned as the daughter of the Namgung family, but her identity may be black.

‘You might feel offended when I call you ‘young lady.’

Moreover, she did not directly reveal her identity as the daughter of the Namgung family.

The corners of Seolhwa’s mouth curved into a smile.

‘As expected from the Black Cloud Ark.’

In his previous life, Heukunbang became the public enemy of Hwasan and Shaolin under the pretext of stealing the Daehwandan.

The one who reached out to them as they were being chased by the two giant forces was Hwaoru, the Blood Demon.

Heukunbang goes under the Blood Demon and takes charge of recruiting and uniting the black forces.

The person who does that is this Black Cloud Ark.

‘The reason the Blood Demon ordered the Great Transformation to be brought to the Black Cloud Room was to absorb the Black Cloud Room.’

But in this life, he took full responsibility and prevented the decline of Heukunbang.

However, it is unlikely that the Blood Demon would have given up on the Black Cloud Room.

“Have you had any contact with Hwaoru since then?”

“Yes. Not yet.”

That’s unexpected. I thought we’d already made contact.

‘Is this my fault too?’

That could be the case.

Because of what he did when he returned to Namgung Sega, the blood sect would suffer a great blow.

‘Oh, you must be out of your mind with all the blood and flesh issues.’

It’s the same with killing the owners of the Wolpae.

It will be quite complicated whether to bring in a new person or to go with the Oh bloodline system.

‘So in the meantime… .’

Should I intercept this black cloud room?

“Your Majesty.”

“Yes, go ahead.”

“What would you like me to be called?”

“Yes, that was the case.”

“If we do that, how about this?”

At that moment, black smoke poured out from the snow.

“omg…!”

“!!”

The Black Cloud Room, the elders of the Black Cloud Room located in the main building, and even the spirit.

I looked around in shock at the black aura that instantly filled the air.

‘What, what is this…!’

Aerodynamics. It’s aerodynamics.

This thing that fills this large main building must be aerodynamics.

‘Why does this energy come from you, young lady…?’

The energy surrounding Seolhwa was darker and thicker than anywhere else.

It felt as if there was darkness around her.

The corners of Seol-hwa’s mouth, sitting in the center, curled up.

“Please join hands with me.”

“Th, what is that….”

“I’m thinking of doing something big.”

“!”

“I want the Ark to be the central figure in that work. The Ark and this Heukunbang.”

A proposal where it is completely unclear what you are trying to do or what help you are supposed to provide.

In some ways, it’s almost rude. One.

“What do you think?”

Black Cloud Ark fell to his knees without realizing it.

His hands and feet were trembling like aspen trees before the tremendous force displayed by the snow.

The voice of the snake was heard.

[Did you mix life and death into my power? A normal human wouldn’t be able to endure it. How could you mix life and death into it without any intention of killing? Aren’t you trying to gain their cooperation?]

‘That’s right. I intend to get your cooperation.’

[But why is it that you are acting so forcefully?]

‘It shows. The overwhelming difference in inaction. That he is a person you can trust and follow.’

In the world of martial arts, power is the key to persuasion and leadership.

This is especially true in the Black Sea, where power is valued over order.

Seolhwa was showing them both fear and trust by using the power of the Imugi mixed with life.

Although he looks like a child, he is by no means weak.

This will both calm them down and reassure them, engraving deep in their bones the image of a ruler they can trust and follow.

[I really don’t understand the order of humans.]

Seolhwa looked down at the Black Cloud Ark, which was bowing its head in front of the vast difference in inaction.

The elders of Heukunbang were also lying there shivering.

Black Cloud Ark opened his mouth with a trembling voice.

“Sir, if you tell me to do anything, I’ll do anything. Wow, if you want, even a seat on the ark…”

“no.”

Phew-

The aerodynamic force that had covered the interior for a moment disappeared.

It was as if the dark world had become brighter as if dark clouds had cleared.

As the force that was weighing down the air disappeared, the expressions on the faces of the people in Heukunbang also became much more relaxed.

“The place in the ark must be taken care of by the ark owner.”

“underneath….”

What should I call you?

“Heukunbang and I have a connection, and we have decided to join forces. Please call me Yeon (聯), Yeonju (聯主).”

“Lianzhu… huh?”

Seolhwa smiled gently and nodded.

“Yes, that would be good.”

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Blame- ta-ta-

Seol-hwa and Ling practiced their martial arts for several days without rest and arrived at Hap-bi.

The two stopped walking on a hill overlooking the Hapbi complex at a glance.

It was the hill where I first met Yugang.

Although the sun had already set and it was dark, the streets of Hefei were still brightly lit.

“I… Miss.”

Seolhwa looked back at Ling.

Even though Ling appeared blunt, he was not very good at hiding his emotions.

Seolhwa knew that she was curious about the power she had shown since the Black Cloud Room.

I didn’t have time to tell you because I was moving nonstop right after leaving Heukunbang.

“It’s the power I got from the volcano.”

The spirit’s eyes sparkled for a moment.

“So, did you get a chance?”

“Yes. I can’t tell you the details though.”

“Ah… no. I was just curious if the energy you showed in the Heukunbang was your power….”

“The existence of this power is a secret. Not to the people of the main house, not to anyone else.”

“Then what happened to the previous aerodynamics?”

“this?”

When Seolhwa showed off her inner strength, Ling’s eyes widened.

I couldn’t believe it even though I was watching it.

How can two different forces coexist?

Even though Namgung’s energy is so strong, the energy in Heukunbang is also the power of the young lady?

“There are many strange things in the world. I hope you think of this as one of them.”

Ling nodded as if possessed.

It was difficult to explain it to her, and even if she did, she probably wouldn’t believe it.

Now, it was time to part ways.

“Please take care of what I said. Let’s meet again here.”

“Yes, miss. Take care on your way back.”

Seolhwa and Ling used their magic again and quickly descended the mountain.

The two people who were running together were torn apart in different directions at some point.

The story was in the direction of the Namgung Se-ga family’s house, and Ling was in the direction of the street in Hefei where the night market was held.

Seol-hwa glanced at the rapidly receding figure of the spirit and quickly hurried her steps towards Gajujeon.