Chapter 297
297fury. Tell me honestly
After riding steadily for several days, Baek Su-ryong and his party left the Jiangxi region and entered Hubei..
It was quite a forced march..
To avoid as much hassle as possible and to reduce travel time, the group mostly camped in the mountains without stopping by the village..
“……Why am I always cooking??”
Namgungsu, who was tasting the soup he made in front of the bonfire, suddenly looked back at the group with a skeptical expression..
“Sorry, sorry.”
“……You say yes.”
Namgungsu's gaze passed by Zhuge Soyoung, who felt sorry and didn't know what to do, and then turned to Baek Suryong, who was playing with Namgungmi..
“White Water Dragon. Is there anything you can say about this situation??”
“Do I cook? I don't care.”
At that shameless answer, Namgungsu shook the ladle he was holding..
But soon I couldn't help but sigh..
‘It's better to starve than eat the food cooked by Baeksuryong..’
This was the conclusion Baek Soo-ryong came to after tasting an unidentified soup dish on the first day..
Baek Soo-ryong was horribly bad at cooking..
To be precise, the biggest problem was my taste buds, which barely care about taste..
The level of thinking that it doesn't matter as long as you can eat it and digest it..
As Namgungsu, who is satisfied with eating a proper meal even if it is only for one meal, he could not possibly entrust Baek Soo-ryong with meal duty..
Baek Soo-ryong shrugged his shoulders and said.
“I said I would definitely do it. You're the one who took the ladle while I was cooking.”
“…….”
It's not wrong..
But how can you open your eyes when you are about to throw away a whole piece of meat that has not been properly prepared in a pot?.
Namgungsu had no complaints about his own cooking. To some extent, it is also a hobby..
but…….
“Isn’t it necessary to have a minimum of courtesy? Don't play alone while others are cooking..”
Likewise, Zhuge Xiaoying can't cook, but he was helping with various things next to him..
If you are someone who gets what you get, shouldn’t you maintain this attitude? It's not like I'm just playing house with a child..
However, Baek Soo-ryong’s answer that came back was extremely shameless..
“So, I'm watching your younger brother's martial arts skills. Look, Mia is talented. I think I'll be stronger than you in just ten years.?”
“lol. Not to that extent..”
“Sounds like nonsense…….”
While snorting, Namgungsu smelled a sweet smell from somewhere..
For a moment, Namgungsu’s expression hardened..
“You can't believe it... … . Did you feed Mia candy again??”
“It's not?”
“It's not?”
Although both people denied it at the same time, it actually looked more suspicious. Namgungsu narrowed his eyes and said.
“It's Mia. There's a piece of sugar in your mouth..”
“oh!”
Namgung-mi wiped his mouth with the back of his hand in a hurry..
However, the pieces of sugar and sugar that Namgungsu mentioned were not buried anywhere..
“Cow, I was deceived…….”
“What should I do if I react there??”
Namgoong- mi, who fell for the trap investigation, was in tears, and Baek Soo-ryong also looked embarrassed. They were a very well-matched pair. Anyone who sees them will think you two are brother and sister..
“white water dragon…….”
Namgungsu put down the ladle and stood up. There was a grim look of death in his eyes..
“I definitely should have warned Mia not to give her snacks carelessly..”
“Why are you making a fuss over something I gave you? You're suffering from this kind of mediocrity, sick. I won't be able to get married later.”
“……!!”
Rather, the blood came out on Namgungsu's neck at the reaction that came out as a red-faced joke..
If it were other people, I would have been angry already. However, the three princes of the Namgung family had culture that had been cultivated since childhood..
“……Mia is at an age where she needs to pay attention to her nutrition. You need to provide a balanced diet at every meal. Please know that the reason I cook food in the first place is for Mia, not for you..”
“When I was that age, I even chewed on rocks..”
“I wonder if I can still chew it now..”
“Hoo. Let's try it?”
“Don't fight! Mia is watching too.!”
Baek Soo-ryong and Namgung-su have a fierce snowball fight.
And in the middle, Zhuge Xiaoying stops the fight without knowing what to do..
And Namgung-mi, who had been watching this for several days, was amazed at her brother bickering with others..
‘Does your brother really hate Teacher Baek Soo-ryong??’
That's what I thought at first.
However, the older brother Namgung-mi knew had the personality of just ignoring someone he didn't like..
My brother didn't care whether he was bullied or not, or whether he was gossiping behind his back or not..
It was the first time Namgoong-mi had seen her brother like that, with blood on his neck and his fists shaking..
“If it weren't for my family's benefactor…….”
“Speaking of which, if you're the benefactor of your family, shouldn't you treat them better??”
“Pfft……!”
For the past few days, Baek Su-ryong seemed to have fun teasing Nam Gung-su. The teasing continued even while eating..
“Archer. The soup is salty.”
“under…….”
At the reaction of Namgoongsu, who is now almost liberated, Zhuge Soyoung and Namgoongmi quietly make eye contact and giggle while covering their mouths..
‘Have fun.’
Namgung-mi concluded that although the two fight almost every day, they do not seem to be on bad terms..
Although her body was tired and there were many bugs at night, the girl hoped that this trip would continue for a long time..
* * *
next day.
“It's going to pour out in droves..”
Namgungsu said, looking up at the gloomy sky. The weather looked like it was going to rain at any moment..
Tuk-tuk.
Raindrops began to fall, one or two drops at a time, soaking the clothes of the group. Baek Soo-ryong said.
“First, let’s find a place to avoid the rain..”
Fortunately, we were able to find a suitable cave before the rain started pouring down..
“I got lucky. It seems to be a place where hunters come and go..”
Inside the cave, there were a few dusty cooking utensils and a rug made of animal skin was spread on the floor..
There were some blood stains on the cave walls, but it wasn't a big concern..
“White Water Dragon. What cares??”
“……It's nothing. Let's take a break first.”
As soon as the group entered the cave, heavy rain poured down like a lie..
Shoot aaaaa-
It was a heavy rain that signaled summer. All the sounds of the forest were drowned out by the sound of rain, and the sight became blurred..
“It's pouring like hell.”
“The rain won't stop quickly.”
Fortunately, the cave was large enough for four people and four horses to rest..
Nam Gung-mi and Zhuge So-young had them go inside the cave, and the two men sat side by side outside the cave and watched the pouring rain..
“I guess I'll just stay here until the rain subsides..”
“That's how it should be. It will be hard for us in that heavy rain, but the horses won't be able to endure it..”
“while waiting…….”
“Should we talk about work??”
Baek Soo-ryong and Nam Gung-su.
Neither of them were the type of person to spend time in vain. Rather, they were workaholics recognized by the Cheongryong Academic Center..
“Talk about Emperor Tianwu. How was it last year??”
“First, let’s start with Yongbongbimu..”
The topic of conversation that began with Cheonmuje expanded into various topics..
Next semester's classes, individual student evaluations, strategies for this year's Cheonmuje, and even each individual's educational theory..
Sometimes, the opinions of the two people diverged and discussions took place..
“Dok Go-jun has a weakness in defense. Stable growth is possible only if that part is supplemented..”
“I think it's better to use that time to develop your strengths. Because the Dokgogu Sword is not a strong sword that focuses only on attacks for no reason..”
“In the long run, I guess so. However, when Dok Go-jun enters the Yongbong fight this year, he may be defeated in vain by an unexpected blow from his opponent..”
“That's something you need to plan well depending on your opponent. I think…….”
Rumbling!
flashing!
Lightning struck nearby, turning the world white for an instant..
When the conversation between the two stopped for a moment, Namgoong Mi poked her head out from behind..
“Brother…….”
Namgungsu sat his youngest brother down next to him and looked at his complexion..
“Did you wake up because your sleep was uncomfortable??”
“no! I am also a child of the Murim family..”
Namgoongmi smiled cheerfully and shook her head..
However, Namgungsu noticed at a glance that his younger brother's expression was paler than usual..
Namgung-mi felt his gaze and averted her eyes and wiggled her fingers..
“I just can't sleep…….”
“Are you afraid of having nightmares??”
Namgoongmi flinched..
The day the Namgung family was attacked by a blood cult..
It rained so heavily that day too..
I tried not to show it as much as possible, but when I closed my eyes, the scenes I saw that day kept coming back to me..
Namgung-mi said in a sullen voice..
“sorry. I don't want to be a burden to my brother.…….”
“What are you talking about? you are not a burden.”
“Heeing.”
Namgoongmi cried and snuggled into her brother's arms..
Namgungsu slowly rubbed the back of his youngest brother, who was acting like a child..
No matter how much you act like an adult, you're still ten years old at most..
“Hey. Namgungsu is such a kind person. If the students find out, they'll be shocked..”
“……Shut up.”
“Don't make fun of me! My brother is naturally a kind person.!”
Namgoong- mi, feeling much better, also took her brother's side. In the face of blood ties, alliances made with the Party were of no use..
“By the way.”
The girl looked at Namgungsu and Baeksuryong alternately. Even at the young age of ten, they were two very handsome people..
“The brothers are friends?”
““no.””
It was the answer that came at the same time..
Baek Soo-ryong’s next words were faster..
“What are friends? Just a coworker.”
Maybe you don’t really like that answer? Namgungsu’s eyebrows twitched..
“How arrogant. I am a senior.”
“Yeah yeah. Senior.”
“……I shouldn't talk.”
While the two were bickering, Namgoong Mi’s laughter quieted down..
He dozed off in Namgoongsu's arms, and before he knew it, he was fast asleep..
At that time, Zhuge Xiaoying came to the two people with a sleepy face and asked,.
“Haam. Your brothers won't sleep.?”
“are you okay. It's not a big deal if you don't sleep for a day..”
“I plan to keep an eye on the situation outside. Please take care of Mia.”
“all right. I'll sleep first, so please wake me up if you need to wake me up..”
Zhuge Soying carried the sleeping Namgung Mi and entered the cave..
Ugh!
Baeksu- ryong deployed his magic curtain to block the sound of rain outside the cave. It doesn't block it completely, just enough to make the sound of rain hitting the ground pleasantly audible from afar..
“…….”
“…….”
There was a moment of silence between the two..
We've been moving together for a few days, but this is the first time we've been alone like this..
Baek Soo-ryong was the first to break the silence..
“Why are you going to Hubei? The Namgung family is in Anhui Province..”
“You ask so quickly.”
Namgungsu responded bluntly and continued..
“It's because of my martial arts skills..”
“……Thunder Sword Technique?”
Namgungsu's martial art was Cheonroe Sword Technique..
It is a household martial arts handed down to the Namgung family, but it is extremely difficult and painful to learn, so very few people practice it..
However, Namgungsu has learned the Thunder Blade technique to a fairly high level..
“Why the Cheonroe Sword Technique??”
“……To put it simply, it is for training. I recently got a clue to take the next step..”
“Hoo.”
Baek Soo-ryong’s eyes lit up as if he was interested..
I was already wondering when to bring up this topic, but Namgoongsu brought it up first, so it became easier to talk about it..
“Are you stuck or have any questions? Speak frankly. I'm happy to teach you.”
“No need. Who is cheeky?…….”
Baek Soo-ryong snorted at Nam Gung-su’s facial expression..
“Now everyone in the world knows that I am stronger in martial arts than you. Is it worth hurting one’s pride to ask questions to Go Soo? Who is being cocky in this situation??”
“…….”
Namgungsu was angry, but nothing Baeksuryong said was wrong..
I already acknowledged it in my heart..
Baek Soo-ryong's martial arts skills are much stronger than his own, and that he has an inexplicably superior ability to analyze martial arts..
Finally, after much deliberation, Namgungsu opened his mouth..
“if…….”
“wait for a sec.”
Baek Soo-ryong also didn't want to stop talking in the middle of the conversation..
But now it was inevitable..
Baek Su-ryong, with a cold expression, stared into the pouring rain..
“What's going on?”
Namgungsu couldn’t see it, but at that moment, Baeksuryong’s eyes had a subtle red color..
“What's there?.”
After a while, Namgungsu also felt something that Baeksuryong said..
‘live.’
Those with obvious murderous intentions were approaching the cave through the pouring rain..
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