LIGHTNOVELSTORY I Will Raise It as the Best Family in the World
Chapter 18
“For the time being, I will be the Young Miss’ martial arts instructor. You will come along too.”
When Master Geum Cheongsan spoke his words, Bang Kijin thought he had misheard. It was also strange that the Young Miss known to be sickly would learn martial arts. “Do I really have to go too? I’m not sure why I’m needed.” Geum Cheongsan was like his father. But he couldn’t help but speak crookedly. Bang Kijin wasn’t from Hong’an County. After wandering as an orphan and eventually came into this village, catching the attention of Geum Cheongsan and entering the Seol Family. All the villagers gathered to praise the Seol Family. However, nothing really touched Bang Kijin. To him, his benefactor was Geum Cheongsan, not the Seol Family. When it came to the Seol Family, his feelings tended to lean towards the negative side. It was because of Seol Dopung, who frequently visited Bang Kijin and spoke harshly to him. – Hey you! I heard you learned some martial arts? At least it’s third rate. Do you want to spar? Come on, come on! Seol Dopung swung his wooden sword and grumbled. – Deal with him moderately… but lost. He didn’t want to follow his master’s words, who taught him to always do his best with his sword. However, seeing his master’s sad expression, he couldn’t help but relent. He was struck by the wooden sword that Seol Dopung was recklessly swinging. He resolved himself as he rolled on the floor. When he got older, he would leave the Seol Family. “It seems the young lady has had some thoughts after her illness. Since she wishes to learn martial arts, it is my duty as the commander of the escort to assist her.” His master was a respectable warrior who worked tirelessly and had a warm heart. However, when it came to matters concerning the Seol Family, he always showed such a soft side. “Yes. I will follow.” If he couldn’t change Geum Cheongsan’s mind, there was no choice but to follow. It will be painful for a while, but he has no choice but to endure it… *** From a distance, he noticed a tall, handsome man approaching. It was the Young Head, Seol Jadan. As he came face to face with him, Bang Kijin froze. The man’s elegant face, which could be considered handsome at first glance, had an aura of something untouchable. Although he was still a young chick, warrior Bang Kijin’s senses told him so. “Please take good care of Yeong-ah, Commander Geum.” “Oh my, Young Head. You don’t have to say that.” The Young Head shifted his gaze and spoke kindly to Bang Kijin. “You’re Kijin, right? I hope you will assist Woonyeong well in her training.” “Y, yes.” “Okay, thank you.” When the Young Head spoke with a smile, the world seemed to become brighter. “Then, let’s go. Yeong-ah must be waiting.” “Yes, Young Head.” Seol Jadan turned around and stepped inside, crossing the Woldong Gate of the Red Mist quarter. The master followed, and Bang Kijin also moved hesitantly. It was his first time entering the Red Mist quarter. Just as he had heard in rumors, it was truly beautiful. It was also very spacious. As old as it was, the entire Seol family estate had a classical and elegant charm. However, this place had a different atmosphere altogether. Just crossing the Woldong Gate made it feel like entering a whole new world. ‘Weren’t you worried that the Young Miss wouldn’t come out of the quarter? No… I don’t think it would be frustrating even if she doesn’t come out at this level. I heard that women from noble families usually don’t go outside much anyway.’ Bang Kijin looked at the Young Miss running towards the Young Head. He couldn’t help but be surprised. Seol Woonyeong, the Young Miss of the Seol family, was truly beautiful. He had heard she was ten years old, but due to her frail health, she was quite small in stature. However, this only made the child appear more mysterious. It was almost as if he were looking at a young fairy who had descended from the celestial realm. Even those who gossiped about Woonyeong never had anything to say about her appearance, and he could understand why. ‘No, what kind of child is so pretty?’ Seeing Seol Jadan holding Woonyeong, he understood and nodded his head. ‘If you plant beans, beans will grow, and if you plant red beans, red beans will grow.’ Bang Kijin was lost in thought for various reasons. At that moment, Woonyeong greeted him with a bright smile. “And nice to meet you, Warrior Bang. Please take care of me.” “Yes?” Warrior Bang…Even though it was appropriate to address him that way, it felt incredibly awkward. Inside the Seol family, Bang Kijin held the position of a trainee and a junior warrior. He was also acknowledged as such because he was a disciple of Geum Cheongsan. Not only did the warriors of escort not consider him a warrior, but even the servants treated him more like a military family member. However, when the esteemed Young Miss referred to him as a warrior, he couldn’t help but feel flustered. Realizing his mistake belatedly, he immediately bowed his head. “Yes… yes. Please take care of me too, Young Miss.” Just smiling and greeting was all she did, but Bang Kijin could tell. Woonyeong was very different from Seol Dopung. Unlike when he first stepped into the Red Mist quarter, this time his heart felt somewhat at ease. However, Bang Kijin soon found himself tense for entirely different reasons. The martial arts classes that began inside the Red Mist quarter could be said to be peaceful at first. Woonyeong was overflowing with determination to learn, while Geum Cheongsan was a skilled teacher. Having led the escort forces and observed many martial artists, he became an enthusiastic teacher after taking Bang Kijin as his disciple. “Ahem. Since you haven’t been awake for long, it would be best to start with light exercises to build your strength and internal energy techniques to feel your qi.” “Yes, teacher. So, what should I start with first?” “First, please sit down. Now, sit and cross your legs like this….” Geum Cheongsan explained everything in detail, starting from the very basics. He recited the formula of the Three Talents Mind Technique and had her memorize it. “I memorized everything, master.” Nodding her head in response, Woonyeong recited the incantations of the Mind Technique fluently. She seemed quite smart. It seemed like he had heard compliments about her exceptional abilities before. “Now, slowly recite the principles in your mind while feeling the energy from nature.” “Yes. I will try.” Woonyeong nodded enthusiastically with a sparkle in her eyes, but Bang Kijin remained skeptical. It was because Woonyeong seemed too small and weak. Martial arts wasn’t something anyone could just start learning. Feeling energy wasn’t something anyone could easily do either. Well, learning breathing techniques and getting healthier would be beneficial in the long run. The same goes for developing physical strength. He couldn’t shake the feeling that a thorny path had opened up in front of his master. “Ah, yes. It feels as you described. Warm. Um, this feels like sunlight. Oh, it was chilly just now. It feels like wind as well. Um… and also…” Bang Kijin didn’t believe what Woonyeong said. Master said Bang Kijin had a natural talent for martial arts. Despite this, it took him nearly a month to sense external energy. He couldn’t believe she lied so naturally about feeling energy right away like that. ‘As expected, even if she acts mature, she’s still just a child. Is she trying to seek attention?’ He heard there are kids like that. Although it has nothing to do with the orphan Bang Kijin, these are children who lie to get their parents’ attention. That’s how it was. That’s how it was… Woonyeong, who was sitting quietly and cultivating her energy, began to slowly rise into the air. Bang Kijin rubbed his eyes, wondering if he had seen wrong, but the scene before him remained unchanged. Woonyeong’s body was floating in the air as she maintained the cross-legged position. He could clearly feel energy swirling around her now, more distinctly than ever before. “M, Master.” Bang Kijin stuttered his words, looked for his teacher, and turned his head towards him. There stood Master Geum Cheongsan with his mouth open and his eyes wide open as if his jaw would drop. The same was true for the Young Head Seol Jadan and the Young Miss’s nanny. As expected, it seemed that Bang Kijin wasn’t the only one surprised by this. ‘Seeing everyone so surprised, it makes me feel like I should be even more surprised, and somewhat disappointed too.’ As someone’s martial arts mastery grows, the things they can see increase, and they become aware of more things. He was just surprised, but his master could see more. ‘But, does the Young Head know something?’ As he tilted his head, the Young Head opened his mouth. “That, Commander Geum.” “Y, yes, Young Head.” “P, please guard the area.” “Ah, yes. I, I will.” Geum Cheongsan straightened his posture and began to guard the surroundings. What was happening inside at that moment was not ordinary, and for the martial artists, it was an exceptionally crucial moment. There could be no interference whatsoever. At the same time, Bang Kijin also sharpened his senses and looked at Woonyeong. Woonyeong’s body slowly began to descend. Woonyeong, adopting the same posture as when she first began cultivating her energy, opened her eyes. “Wow… that’s amazing.” Woonyeong, with her mouth now open, exclaimed in admiration. “Are you saying this is what they call a ‘dantian’? It feels like there’s something small like a bean inside my body… Oh, no, smaller than a bean… Um, like a grain of rice? No, maybe like a millet seed?” Everyone there was unable to open their mouths. They opened their eyes, which were so big they couldn’t get any bigger, and just looked at Woonyeong. Woonyeong just smiled brightly with a pretty face.
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