Make the Namgung Family Great Again – Chapter 20

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Translated By Arcane Translations
Translator: Chaos
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Why did the Yang brothers try to stop Namgung-Woo?

It wasn’t out of any ill will towards the Peng Family.

Just like Peng Mu-ho, who had questioned Namgung-Woo’s motives, they also only acted out of genuine concern.

“Fellow martial artist, are you planning to transfer your True Qi? That’s dangerous.”

“Yes. Our Lightning Qi is volatile. Powerful, but prone to clashing with other types of True Qi. And it can paralyze the body.”

“If you’re thinking of using it to break apart the demonic Qi, you need to be extremely careful. You could damage her meridians, not just the demonic Qi.”

“Lightning Qi is simply too dangerous for the human body. It’s not suitable for healing, unless the recipient also cultivates Lightning Qi.”

Namgung-Woo was puzzled.

They were arguing that Lightning Qi wasn’t suitable for healing. And it seemed to be common knowledge, as even the Peng Family martial artists didn’t argue.

But it didn’t make sense.

‘There’s nothing better for healing than electricity.’

In his world, electrical stimulation was a cornerstone of physical therapy.

It was crucial for promoting healing and recovery.

Perhaps only Wood Qi, the essence of life itself, could surpass Lightning Qi in its healing properties.

Even in Chu-rok Murim, Lightning Qi was renowned not just for its destructive power, but also its healing capabilities. It was considered the most versatile of all the elements.

‘The key is controlling the output…’

Regardless, if left untreated, Peng Ha-ryeong would almost certainly die, or at best, lose her arm.

So, even if there was a risk of being “electrocuted,” he had to try.

Transferring True Qi was a delicate process; a mistake could injure both parties.

The Yang brothers, though sympathetic to Peng Ha-ryeong’s plight, prioritized their benefactor’s safety.

The Peng Family martial artists glared at them, but the brothers, though intimidated by the four Peak Realm masters, stood their ground, refusing to give up on dissuading Namgung-Woo.

But to Namgung-Woo, the entire exchange felt like a staged performance.

‘I appreciate the concern, but…’

He wasn’t heartless.

He was grateful for their genuine concern, even if he didn’t agree.

Considering the Yang brothers’ pride and the time Peng Ha-ryeong had left, he cut the discussion short.

“This is about saving a life.”

So step aside and let him work.

It was a blunt statement, but it seemed to have a different effect than intended.

“Fellow martial artist…”

“No not fellow martial artist… Grand Master…”

Murmurs rippled through the crowd, including the Peng Family martial artists.

They parted and created a path for him to reach Peng Ha-ryeong.

When he finally reached her side, the severity of her condition became even more evident up close.

‘Her breathing is erratic. She’s as good as dead.’

Amputating her arm wouldn’t be enough.

The demonic Qi had already reached her lungs.

Her energy channels were blocked, leaving her completely reliant on external support.

If Peng Mu-ho were at full strength, it might be a different story, but he was also injured.

The other Peng Family martial artists weren’t strong enough; they’d only injure themselves attempting a True Qi transfer.

‘There was only ever one option.’

He had to do this.

He began to circulate his True Qi.

‘First, I’ll burn away the demonic Qi with Heavenly Thunder True Qi and accelerate the healing with electricity. Then, I’ll use Vast Sky True Qi to restore her internal balance and boost her natural healing abilities.’

After formulating his plan, he turned to the others.

“I’ll need you to protect me.”

“Is a one-zhang radius sufficient?” [T/N: Approximately 3.3 meters.]

Peng Mu-ho’s tone was even more respectful than before.

He was offering to create a protective circle with a three-meter radius.

Namgung-Woo nodded.

“That’s enough.”

“Very well. Four of us, including myself, will guard the perimeter.”

“We’ll assist as well.”

The Yang brothers, now accepting the inevitable, offered their help.

“Good.”

Under Peng Mu-ho’s direction, the six martial artists took their positions.

Even if the Yang brothers were slightly weaker, four Peak Realm masters and two high-first-rate martial artists were more than enough in this remote area outside Wuan County.

Namgung-Woo left the perimeter to them and took Peng Ha-ryeong’s wrist.

‘The acupoints on her back would be ideal for a True Qi transfer, but I need to save her arm, so I’ll start with her wrist.’

He placed his palm over her radial artery, feeling her faint pulse beneath his fingertips.

‘Flow.’

With a faint spark, his Heavenly Thunder True Qi flowed into her body through the Lao Gong acupoint in his palm.

His Heavenly Thunder True Qi and the Form Snatching Wraith’s demonic Qi.

The two energies clashed within her body.

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After sensing the surge of energy, Peng Wei was unable to contain his anxiety and turned to Peng Mu-ho to speak.

“Vice Commander… are you sure about this…?”

“Trust him.”

“But… if something happens to the young miss, we’ll all…”

“Do you have a better option?”

“No, but…”

“Then focus. They’re coming.”

The other martial artists, including those from the Yi Family, were approaching.

Peng Wei wiped his sweaty palms on his clothes and tightened his grip on his saber hilt.

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‘This is easy. Her meridians are so pure, there’s no resistance.’

Toxins and impurities naturally accumulated in the body over time.

Energy channels were no exception.

But Peng Ha-ryeong’s meridians were remarkably clean.

This was the advantage of being born into a prestigious family.

From a young age, their meridians were strengthened and purified through specialized training, a clean environment, a healthy diet, and high-quality cultivation techniques.

They started from a different place than ordinary people.

And as a direct descendant, she would have had access to rare medicinal herbs.

Even without talent, reaching the Peak Realm would have been just a matter of time.

Of course, reaching her level of mastery at such a young age required exceptional talent as well.

The situation was so stable that Namgung-Woo could afford a moment of distraction.

The Form Snatching Wraith’s demonic Qi was no match for his Heavenly Thunder True Qi, imbued with purifying energy.

It would be a different story if it were the Yang brothers’ less refined Lightning Qi.

There was no clash between the demonic Qi and the Lightning Qi. It wasn’t a bloody battle tearing through her meridians….it was a chase.

No, even “chase” was too generous. It was a hunt.

As he systematically purged the demonic Qi, he noticed something and had an idea.

‘The demonic Qi is absorbing the impurities in her body and growing stronger… I can use this…’

No matter how pristine their lifestyle, unless they lived in seclusion on a sacred mountain, consuming only rare herbs, impurities would inevitably accumulate.

Even Peng Ha-ryeong’s meridians weren’t completely pure.

While her Twelve Regular Meridians and Eight Extraordinary Meridians were clear, some of her smaller meridians were blocked by impurities.

‘Let’s try this.’

He altered the flow of his Heavenly Thunder True Qi.

Instead of directly pursuing and destroying the demonic Qi, he kept a safe distance, guiding it, herding it like a shepherd.

It was a risky move.

Her smaller meridians were fragile; a misstep could cause serious internal injuries.

But his Ever-Clear Vision allowed him to perceive the size of the demonic Qi and the capacity of her meridians with microscopic precision.

His Ever-Clear Vision, his absolute control over his True Qi, and the demonic Qi’s tendency to absorb impurities.

The three factors combined to create an incredibly efficient cleansing process.

‘Now, I just need to burn away the remaining demonic Qi in her Conception Vessel.’

The demonic Qi, fleeing from his Lightning Qi, sought refuge in the Yin Intersection acupoint.

As its name suggested, it was a point where several Yin meridians intersected: the Conception Vessel, the Yin Linking Vessel, and the Penetrating Vessel.

Just below it was the Qihai acupoint, the lower dantian.

It was the perfect place for the demonic Qi to feed on her weakened Yin energy and grow stronger.

And it was the trap he’d laid.

‘It’s over…’

But there was one thing he hadn’t anticipated.

‘Wait… is it that time of the month?’

Menstruation, a monthly occurrence for women.

Peng Ha-ryeong’s weakened state was partly due to this natural cycle.

‘It sensed the Lightning Qi at the Yin Intersection and is moving towards the Middle Extremity acupoint.’

Menstruation meant her uterus was vulnerable.

Contact with the demonic Qi would be disastrous.

‘Then I’ll destroy it before it reaches there.’

He placed his other hand on her solar plexus, above her stomach.

He divided his consciousness and focused intently on controlling two different types of True Qi simultaneously.

Two streams of energy flowed into her body.

Through her wrist, Vast Sky True Qi flowed, restoring her internal balance and maximizing the healing effects of the electrical stimulation.

Through her solar plexus, Heavenly Thunder True Qi flowed, hunting down the last vestiges of demonic Qi.

Maintaining the balance of energy was crucial.

There were now four distinct energies within her body: her own True Qi, his Vast Sky True Qi, his Heavenly Thunder True Qi, and the invasive demonic Qi.

Even Namgung-Woo, usually so confident, was completely focused.

The final stage was always the most critical.

A mistake now would undo all his efforts.

He lost track of time, oblivious to the outside world.

His consciousness was entirely focused on the processes within Peng Ha-ryeong’s body.

His honed mind meticulously controlled the four energies.

And his efforts were rewarded.

‘Done.’

The demonic Qi was gone.

Her damaged meridians were healing, thanks to the combined effects of electrical stimulation from his Heavenly Thunder True Qi and the restorative properties of his Vast Sky True Qi.

She’d need time to recover fully, but her arm was safe.

Even her recovery wouldn’t take long.

The impurities and toxins in her body had been purged by his Heavenly Thunder True Qi, and his Vast Sky True Qi, flowing through her cleansed meridians, revitalized her entire being.

It wasn’t quite a complete transformation, but it was certainly a fortuitous event, a stroke of luck.

Now, all he had to do was withdraw his True Qi.

But he didn’t withdraw it all.

While the immediate threat was gone, she hadn’t fully recovered.

He left a small amount of Heavenly Thunder True Qi behind.

It wasn’t compatible with her own True Qi, so it would dissipate naturally over time.

In the meantime, it would continue to aid her healing and prevent any lingering effects from the demonic Qi.

He withdrew the rest of his True Qi and slowly removed his hands.

As the tension eased, a wave of exhaustion washed over him.

“Haa…”

He examined his internal state. His lower dantian, his enormous reserve of Heavenly Thunder True Qi, was finally depleted.

Even with his efficient control, such a complex procedure had taken its toll.

However,His middle dantian still held ample Vast Sky True Qi.

He quickly circulated it, following the principles of the Vast Sky Divine Art, to alleviate his fatigue.

“Is… it over?”

It was Peng Mu-ho who spoke.

Though he already knew the answer, he waited for Namgung-Woo’s confirmation..

Peng Ha-ryeong’s pallid complexion had returned to normal, her furrowed brow relaxed as if in peaceful slumber.

The demonic Qi that had clung to her right arm was also gone.

Noticing Peng Mu-ho’s anxious gaze, who still wasn’t able to fully relax, Namgung-Woo gave a reassuring nod.

“Yes. It’s over.”

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