LIGHTNOVELSTORY I Will Raise It as the Best Family in the World
Chapter 2
“Let’s see. Oh, it’s still hot. Doesn’t our Yeong-ah have trouble eating hot food?”
As Seol Jadan held the bowl in his hands, he had a somewhat serious expression. Then, he slowly began to fan the bowl with his hand. The nanny, who was fidgeting next to him, opened her mouth. “Young Master, stir with a spoon is enough. Please give it to me. I’ll do it.” “No, no. I want to do it myself. Please step back, nanny.” “Yes, Young Master.” The nanny stepped back with a helpless expression as if there was no other choice. Woonyeong sat on the bed and frowned when he saw what Seol Jadan was doing. Phew, she couldn’t help but sigh at the sight of Seol Jadan behaving differently from usual. No, what on earth are you doing like that? Phew, Woonyeong sighed again and wiped her face. She found herself sighing more often. The adults worried about Woonyeong’s condition like this. However, after her severe illness, they seemed to understand to some extent. For now, it was more important that Woonyeong, who was on the brink of death, had woken up. It was a truly fortunate event for Woonyeong. ‘If I act according to my temper, everyone might faint. First, I’ll have to quietly look at the atmosphere….But still, I guess it’s fortunate that I’ve always been quiet, right?’ Children born into prestigious families in the Central Plains tended to mature quickly. With many possessions to protect, those with wealth and influence placed great importance on their descendants. That’s why it was common for children to begin their family’s education from a young age. Woonyeong also had a very different childhood. The Seol Family was the governing body of Hong’an County and it was a family with a long history. However, compared to other prestigious families, it had a relatively liberal atmosphere. Since girls were also given equal education, Woonyeong began learning to read and write from a teacher at the age of three. ‘Hmm, maybe I don’t hear the word ‘genius’ often, but I’ve certainly heard countless times that I’m exceptionally smart…’ Moreover, the fact that Woonyeong’s surroundings were not always smooth also contributed to making her mature early. “Yeong-ah, aren’t you hungry?” Seol Jadan asked in an affectionate tone, and Woonyeong could only nod in confusion. He then added with a smile. “Okay. Just wait a little longer. What kind of porridge is this hot?” Woonyeong carefully examined Seol Jadan’s appearance. His outward appearance was just as Woonyeong remembered. Despite being past his prime, he looked to be in his early thirties. His face resembled a jade crown, and his demeanor was elegant. Seol Jadan, dressed in a white silk robe made of luxurious silk, exuded an atmosphere befitting a scholar. No one would think of him as a merchant if he went out like this now. Even after a few years have passed, Seol Jadan has not changed much from this. He had never felt discomfort in the past, but Woonyeong was aware of it now. Because she had witnessed the aura emanating from Seol Jadan’s sword on the day of the incident. Seol Jadan was a martial artist. Not just any martial artist, but a pinnacle master who has mastered extremely powerful martial arts. The origin of his martial arts is unknown, but it is certain that it is a martial art whose level is not clearly revealed on the outside. The same was true for her grandfather Seol Wonpyeong and older brother Seol Dojin. They too were practicing martial arts, and it seemed that these martial arts were only passed down to the eldest sons of the family. For some reason, everyone was hiding the fact that they had learned martial arts… ‘Well, it’s not something I can’t understand. Because such things were common in the martial world.’ Isn’t there a saying that you should hide 30% of what you have? If they can hide it, it’s good to do so. ‘But still… Passing down powerful martial arts only to the eldest son and keeping that fact completely hidden?’ It was something worthy of being awarded. ‘Even disguising themselves as merchants over several generations? It may be common, but it’s still strange. I need to look into this.’ Even though she was the only survivor and had been through a lot, there were still many things she didn’t know about her family. Woonyeong once again observed Seol Jadan’s level of martial arts and examined his energy flow. ‘As expected, I still can’t figure it out. Sigh, this darn body. Curse this body.’ It was natural because the current Woonyeong was too weak. At the age of ten, Woonyeong’s body had never been trained in martial arts, and it hadn’t recovered for long after falling ill. ‘I need to start training in martial arts soon…’ To change her seemingly cursed constitution and regain his health, martial arts were necessary. And above all, without a doubt, the Cheongung b*stards would come after them again. She had to protect the Seol Family from them at all costs. To ensure the continued peace of her family, she would have to protect the entire Central Plains and the world of Murim… but she’ll think about that later. It was impossible for her body to even stand up right away. No wonder she couldn’t stop sighing; she felt like rolling around in frustration. “Yeah, yeah. It’s cooled down enough.” Seol Jadan’s voice woke Woonyeong out of her brief thoughts. He checked the temperature of the porridge and smiled with satisfaction. It was truly a picture-perfect smile. Seol Jadan scooped up a spoonful of porridge, blew on it gently, and held it out in front of Woonyeong’s mouth. “Come on… say ‘ah’.” Woonyeong was startled by Seol Jadan’s unexpected actions and widened her eyes in surprise. No, what is this… “Hoho. It seems our Yeong-ah is surprised. It won’t taste good if it cools down too much. Hurry and eat.” “F, father… I, I will eat it myself.” Woonyeong waved her small hand as she spoke, but Seol Jadan didn’t lower his arm. “I know you don’t have much energy. Just for today, let your father help you, so there’s no need to feel embarrassed.” She’s not doing this because she’s embarrassed… or is it? While others might brush it off, Woonyeong felt embarrassed. Woonyeong was the one who knew everything and remembered everything. But to think she had to eat porridge like a little child. “Oho, this father’s arm hurts.” It was unlikely that a martial artist would feel pain from holding this, but looking at Seol Jadan’s expression, it was difficult to keep refusing. Although he was saying it jokingly, his eyes were filled with worry. As always, he looked at his daughter with tender eyes full of worry. Unable to withstand those eyes any longer, Woonyeong closed her eyes tightly and opened her mouth. The porridge entered her mouth. The porridge was delicious. As the warm porridge entered her mouth, he felt satisfied. A smile formed involuntarily on his lips. “How do you feel? Does it taste good?” “Yes, Father. It tastes good.” “Yeah, that’s right. Let’s eat more.” She was still a bit dazed, but she was glad to be back at the Seol Family. It was great to see people she had missed again. But is it possible that she returned from a battlefield where life and death were at stake after traveling alone for a long time? It was difficult to adjust to this extremely peaceful atmosphere. ‘I don’t know. Let’s just eat for now. When did I ever think ahead? I need to eat quickly; this time is running out.’ Seol Jadan stayed for a long time, even after Woonyeong finished the bowl of porridge, and then left with a regretful expression. Until a few days ago, her nanny and Seol Jadan stayed by Woonyeong’s side all night. But today, she sent everyone out before going to sleep. “They were overly protective… Well, I am the precious Young Miss of the Seol Family now. Isn’t it natural?” Even though she grumbled, the smile didn’t disappear from Woonyeong’s young face. Woonyeong lay in bed, lost in thought. Now that she had accepted the reality of returning to the past, she knew she needed to think about what to do next. What should she do? – That’s because you’re strong, and no one can say otherwise. That’s the power of strength. It felt like she had heard those words on a day she couldn’t quite remember. Yeah, it was said by a smart guy, so it must be the right answer. In the past, the Sword Demon Seol Woonyeong possessed martial prowess. However, strength was not limited to physical power alone. To prevent anyone from touching her, all she needed was power, whether it was through authority, physical strength, or power. Among them, what could the Seol Family possess? – The Great Namgoong Family, known as the best family in the world, can do anything. She heard something like that from an arrogant guy. His shameless expression—even thinking about it again—is shameless. ‘Hmm… then, wouldn’t it be just fine to have everything?’ What if they have everything and become the best family in the world? So that no one can touch it, so that the Seol Family can have everything. ‘I’ll make it happen. Become the best family. We’ll become the best family in the world. Well, it’s simple.’ After organizing her thoughts, Woonyeong closed her eyes again. The foremost family in the world, the Hubei Seol Family. The foremost person in the world, Seol Woonyeong. Woonyeong’s dream was very sweet.
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