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Chapter 478

478fury. Fortunately today

It was a too early reunion..

I was determined that we might meet again soon. But even so, I didn't expect it to get this far..

Hehehe-

The wind blew and passed between the two. A distance of about twenty steps. For the world-class experts, it was a gap where they could aim for each other's lives the moment they made up their minds..

“I'm sure you would have been seriously hurt too.…….”

“…….”

Baek Soo-ryong looked at his former student whom he met again with an incomprehensible expression..

No matter how fast I went, I thought there would be more time than Dalpo. The time it took for the injured apostles to treat their injuries, determine the truth of the situation, and mobilize troops to come to the Blue Dragon Hall. That too was held as tightly as possible..

But why.

“……Did you come alone??”

Baek Su-ryong’s voice sank low. As soon as I checked Saho, I spread my energy wide, but I couldn't catch anything around me..

“…….”

Saho said nothing. Beneath slightly lifted black lips, a young man with deep eyes was staring indifferently at the White Water Dragon..

In reality, it may be your first time seeing this face. Because the last time we met, Baek Su-ryong had the face of Meng Long-hui. Perhaps because of this, Saho wanted to look at him a little closer..

Sigh.

The moment Saho took a step, Baek Soo-ryong showed a sharp reaction without even realizing it. It growled fiercely and desperately, like an animal with its fur bristling to protect its cubs behind it..

“Not here.”

Baekryongjang was not far away..

If a fight breaks out, Baek Mu-heun will come running within half an angle. All the disciples will wake up, and Mae Geukryeom and Namgungsu may also come running..

Baek Su-ryong did not want them to be caught up in his karma..

“…… Let's go to a place where there are no people. Being surrounded doesn't do you any good. So even if we fight, let’s fight far away from here.”

The White Water Dragon slowly retreated and tried to lure Saho to a distant place..

But Saho remained steadfast. Just as he took one step forward, he only observed Baek Su-ryong's anxious expression closely..

“It's not a lie. follow me Then I'll do whatever you want…….”

Saho shook his head..

It meant that I would not follow. But he didn't fight right away..

‘What do you want??’

It was when Baek Soo-ryong bit his lip out of nervousness..

Sigh.

Saho took something out of her arms. It was a pencil album the size of the palm of one's hand. As if he had written down what he wanted to say in advance, Saho unfolded it..

please follow.

Compared to the past, the handwriting had become noticeably neater. Did you practice writing a lot before learning sign language? Baek Soo-ryong thought about that and looked blankly at his notebook..

Saho, who put the notebook back in his bosom, turned and started walking as if asking him to follow..

“……okay.”

White Water Dragon followed Saho to the outskirts of the city..

We couldn't rule out the possibility that it was a trap, but it was somehow awkward to believe that was the case..

Saho, who discovered the identity of the White Water Dragon, had no reason to set up a trap. There were many other ways to push the old master into a corner. I knew because I taught it myself. Although Saho had a large body to handle external attacks, he was a very clever student. I just didn't usually show it..

‘Why did you come alone? Since when? Did you wait for me to be alone? The injured area... … Was everything better?.’

I didn't want to disturb my thoughts, so I left the Changryongshinsword at Baekryongjang. If a fight broke out, it would be a huge disadvantage, but I couldn't afford to worry about that right now..

“Let's avoid people.”

Saho glanced back at the white water dragon and nodded slightly..

It was easy to avoid pretending to be popular because they were both experts whose spirit was unparalleled..

I should have avoided the main road and walked down the winding alleys for about half an hour..

Saho arrived in front of his destination and stopped..

It was a small, shabby bar that was open until late at night..

“Oh my, these devoted young people have come? honey! Accept guests!”

“Come over here and sit down. Would you like a drink??”

The owner and his wife of the bar, who had nothing to do with Moorim, greeted the two with a warm smile..

* * *

With a table between them, teacher and student sat across from each other after more than fifty years..

On the shabby table were moderately ordered alcohol and snacks such as dumplings and noodles. But neither of them touched the food..

“…….”

“…….”

There was a heavy silence. Saho stared at Baek Su-ryong across the table, and Baek Su-ryong pursed his lips several times and hesitated in speaking..

“……Has the wound healed??”

Saho's eyebrows twitched at the words Baek Soo-ryong said awkwardly. Habits when there is emotional turmoil. Baek Soo-ryong remembered it exactly..

Saho took out his notebook. I took out a thin brush and wrote down what I wanted to ask in neat handwriting..

I remember your death. how did you come back to life?

“……It's not that I came back to life, it's that I remembered my past life..”

A miracle unfolded around them. The middle-aged couple who had been glancing at their only guest earlier could not hear anything..

Saho had many questions..

Many questions about my old teacher that were not resolved even though I thought about them all the way here..

So he didn't ask.

What did you do to my body then??

Baek Soo-ryong’s expression hardened. His voice sank deeply with anger toward the blood demon..

“……I didn't know either. There was a blood demon spell on your heart. To get rid of it, a sword had to reach the heart..”

technique?

“I don't know the details, but it was probably some type of thing that enforced loyalty to the blood demon. What you have received since childhood... … taboo. The purpose was probably to strengthen it..”

“…….”

‘Saho remembered the look on Baek Soo-ryong's face when he said the word 'banje'..

It was similar to the expression on his face a long time ago when he revealed that he had injured his vocal cords..

Because of this, rather than being resolved, the doubts grew even bigger..

why didn't you kill me?

Baek Soo-ryong bit his lips so hard that they turned white..

Saho looked at him blankly and urged him to answer..

A sword that pierced the heart. If it had been a little deeper, he would have died..

From the old master's perspective, it was a golden opportunity to end the fight..

At that moment, I lost my cool and couldn't make the right decision..

There will never be another chance like that again.

There's no way you wouldn't know that, why?

“Because I didn't want to kill you.”

It was a firm voice. White Water Dragon looked straight into Saho’s eyes..

However, due to Saho's subsequent retort, his gaze had no choice but to wander, losing his place..

If you don't kill me?

Baek Soo-ryong couldn't say anything..

It was because of the doubts raised in Saho’s retort..

His former student was sincerely asking.

Could there be any other fate than us killing each other?.

Why are you saying such strange things now?.

“…….”

Baek Soo-ryong did not answer but turned his head out the window..

It was a noisy night with the sound of grasshoppers. The dumplings on the table were getting cold. Baek Soo-ryong poured the strong liquor into a glass and drank it down in one gulp..

I arrived here and heard your story..

Saho did not stop asking questions. I had no intention of causing trouble to my old teacher. I just wanted to clear up my doubts.

I heard that they still teach martial arts..

Blue Dragon Credit Union Baek Su-ryong was the most famous person in the city..

I could hear many of his stories just by sitting quietly in the guest room..

Not only did I hear stories about fighting against the religion, but I also often heard anecdotes about teaching students at Cheongryong Academy..

Your disciples were also curious..

“Kids... … Did we meet??”

Baek Soo-ryong’s expression turned pale. It was a scary thing to think about. If Saho had evil intentions, Cheongryonggomang's life was no different from a lamp in the wind..

I only watched from afar.

Seeing Baek Soo-ryong sighing in relief without realizing it, Saho felt a strange feeling..

The old teacher he knew was a man with no weaknesses..

Threats or hostages could not bring him down. Rather, he was the one who taught us to mock the hostage takers..

But now, I felt like I could break him if I wanted to..

Suddenly I wanted to try it. Saho picked up the chopsticks lying on the table. His gaze turned to the owner and his wife who were glancing this way..

Even ordinary chopsticks become a fearsome weapon in the hands of experts. With just one light gesture, I could pierce their necks..

“stop.”

Baek Soo-ryong’s expression hardened after realizing Saho’s intentions. He also picked up chopsticks. There was a lot of tension between the two..

“……They are innocent people. don't touch.”

Just a moment ago, he looked weak, as if he would fall over even in the wind, but now his eyes had turned gray and he was warning..

Saho put his chopsticks back on the table..

Surely you have changed.

The owner and his wife muttered in sad voices that the food was not tasty, not knowing that their lives had just been threatened..

Saho looked at them for a moment and moved his brush again..

You haven't told anyone who you are..

White Water Dragon’s eyes widened. Because it was something I never thought of..

“……why?”

Saho did not answer. Because I didn't know exactly why. The answer, “I was curious,” somehow felt awkward..

You also must not reveal my identity to anyone. Then no one will die.

“……Don't do that.”

Baek Soo-ryong nodded..

It was a strange promise. To remain silent without revealing each other's identity.

also.

I'll be watching you for a while. I'll decide later whether to kill you or not..

“…….”

Although he could not understand Saho's intention in suddenly appearing and saying such things, Baek Soo-ryong felt like a dream in itself of being able to have a conversation like this with his former student..

“So do you plan on staying in this city??”

When Saho nodded, Baeksuryong’s face changed strangely..

He seemed worried, but also a little happy..

“There are a few rooms left in Baekryongjang... … . no, no.”

Baek Soo-ryong looked at Saho's resolute gaze and became speechless. And the conversation stopped for a while..

“……I also want to ask you something..”

Baek Soo-ryong opened his mouth like that, but as if nothing came out, Baek Soo-ryong gulped down the remaining drink..

There was a question I definitely wanted to ask again if the opportunity came. A thick scent seeped out from the hesitating Baeksu-ryong’s breath..

“……Do you blame me??”

The brush didn't move. Saho looked down at his notebook, put down his brush next to him, and answered in sign language..

It was a whim.

The old teacher does not know sign language.

So no matter what I say, you won't understand..

However, Baek Soo-ryong slowly opened his mouth with a surprised expression..

“……Fortunately, this is what I learned today..”

Saho's expression became perplexed..

Only then did he become aware that Baek Su-ryong was holding a book in his arms..

I wonder if the book inside there is…….

“I'll learn more next time. No inconvenience even if you don’t have a pencil notebook.”

Baek Soo-ryong stood up from his seat. He said with an apologetic expression.

“I have to wake up first today. I felt the presence of my father, who was so generous..”

Baek Mu-heun’s presence was getting closer. When his son didn't return until late, he ended up going out to find him himself..

“If you have anything you want to ask me, you can come by anytime..”

Saho did not catch Baek Su-ryong leaving. Outside the bar, “Water Dragon!” I quietly listened to the voices talking, the voices making excuses, and the footsteps bickering and moving away..

Even after Baek Soo-ryong left the tavern, Saho sat quietly in his seat..

“…….”

He stared at the spot where his old teacher was sitting and recalled the conversations he had with him one by one..

We didn't talk that much..

Some questions were resolved, but there were also things that made me even more curious..

“Do you think the grown ups had a fight with each other? Their expressions were serious..”

He was the husband of the bar owner and his wife. When he asked if he could clean up the dishes, Saho nodded..

“youth. Maybe I can't speak?”

“…….”

This time, the owner's wife spoke to me..

A middle-aged woman with a stern look clicked her tongue with a sad expression..

“There is one of my relatives who cannot speak. The young man must have had a lot of trouble too..”

Saho stood up from his seat. When I took the money out of my pocket and handed it over, the owner and his wife were shocked..

“oh my. We can't give change for this big money!”

“Where is the person who gives money for ordering dumplings, somen, and a bottle of alcohol?!”

In response to the owner and his wife's scolding, Saho simply put the money down on the table. I didn't need any change.

But when he tried to leave the bar, the bar owner grabbed his arm..

“How can I just let you go because I’m sorry? It must be late at night. I'll give you the best room, so go to sleep. Don't worry, you won't get any more money..”

His wife also helped out..

“That's how I do it. Just by looking at him, he looks like a stranger. Even if you try to sleep somewhere else, there isn't much business at this hour..”

Saho thought for a moment and then nodded..

Because I didn’t have anywhere else to go anyway..

After a while, Saho went into the room provided by the owner and his wife and laid down..

“…….”

Lying on an old, shabby but clean bed, he repeated in the air the sign language he had spoken to his old teacher..

-I blame you.

I couldn't understand why the teacher's expression brightened at those words..