Chapter 497
497fury. Name it
‘Who is it??’
The approaching group was moving in perfect order. They were closing the distance towards this place at a steady pace, and it felt like a strictly trained organization..
Baek Su-ryong and Sa-ho were not the only ones who noticed unfamiliar signs. Soon, Noh Gun-sang also hardened his expression and called his deputy, Kwak Cheol-woo..
“I will check it myself, so the adjutant will remain here and lead. It doesn't seem like a crowd of people just passing by..”
“yes! Everyone gather in the center! Teachers, be aware of your surroundings.!”
The instructors, who noticed that something unusual had happened, drew their weapons, and the students looked around with surprised expressions..
“what?”
“Are you a bandit??”
“It could be a passing top…….”
The students were not in a very serious mood..
It was common to meet merchants or warriors on the street, and even if you encountered warriors from Nokrim or Sapa, there was no reason to be afraid with the power of Cheongryonghakgwan..
However, Baek Soo-ryong’s expression was becoming increasingly hard..
‘It's not just their numbers that matter.’
It was a problem that a large number of unknown figures were approaching, but the bigger problem was that the energy of the person leading them was as strong as that of the Ten Lords Baeksu-ryong had met..
“if…….”
When Baeksu-ryong turned to the side with a hardened expression, Saho shook his head. It meant that he didn't know about it. His expression was also stiff, as if he thought his old master was suspicious of him..
But Baek Soo-ryong slowly shook his head..
“I'm not doubting you. If they are who I thought they were, I'm asking in advance because it would be uncomfortable for you..”
“…….”
Saho nodded as if he finally understood what he meant, and at the same time, his new form became blurred and disappeared..
“Lee, Lee Hyeong-hwanwi?”
“I can't even find a trace…….”
“What on earth are you doing??”
Baek Soo-ryong also stood up and gave a warning to his disciples who were looking around with surprised faces..
“Everyone stay here.”
Like Saho, his new brother, who was in a different position, was already landing next to the statue of King Roh..
Noh Gunsang, who was watching the approaching group from a high place, asked without even looking to the side..
“Did you have a good conversation with your acquaintance??”
“yes. Thank you for your consideration.”
“Heh heh. I couldn't help it because I felt like they wouldn't have left me alone if I wasn't considerate..”
Baek Soo-ryong smiled bitterly at the subtle joke. As an experienced Noh Kang-ho, Noh Gun-sang seemed to have noticed that Sa-ho was an unusual expert..
“I won't ask you in detail. It's ridiculous to even do that now. However, please make sure that nothing dangerous happens to the students..”
“Of course.”
Baek Soo-ryong answered firmly and looked in the same direction as Noh Gun-sang. I saw drones approaching, raising a cloud of dust. He asked Noh Gun-sang, who had extensive experience in power and defense..
“Do you know their identity??”
“well. I think I'll know if I get a little closer…….”
The narrow eyes of Noh Kun-sang gradually widened, and then he let out an exclamation..
“Huh!”
The moment he saw the old man in the lead, holding his back like a crane and performing a light attack gracefully, the old man's expression softened..
“You don't have to worry. They're just like us.”
“……On the same side?”
“It was like that fifty years ago. It will definitely still be like that.”
“Fifty years ago... … uh?”
At that moment, Baek Su-ryong also saw a familiar face and his eyes widened..
She was a woman who looked better in bright scarlet military uniform than anyone else. Her hair seemed a little longer than when we met at Namgung House, but her confident expression was still the same..
Baek Soo-ryong smiled and said with joy..
“It's Suzaku Academy..”
“Heh heh. He was and still is a mischievous man. He suddenly came to me without communicating with me in advance. Now, let's go down..”
As Nogunsang went down the mountain with a chuckle, Baeksuryong followed behind him. King Noh instructed Kwak Cheol-woo to lower his guard as he was not an enemy..
“Get ready to welcome guests.”
“……yes? If you are a guest?”
“It's Suzaku Academy. The ill-tempered King Yeom himself has come, so if you neglect to entertain him, you will be in quite a bit of trouble..”
“……!”
After a while, the heads of the Cheongryong Hall and the Jujak Hall met..
The old man who was greeting King Yeom sighed softly and looked stern..
“Brother Sama. Do you know how surprised I am when you suddenly come to me without notice? Because the scarlet uniform of the Suzaku Academy was so red, I thought it was a group of blood cultists..”
“Do you think you are afraid of blood religion? The crazy dog that the blood cultists hated was killed..”
King Yeom, who was approaching with a chuckle, was a tall and thin old man. The scarlet ceremonial uniform, brighter and more colorful than anyone else in the Suzaku Academy, fluttered loudly in the wind..
Noh made a perplexed expression..
“Heh heh. What a crazy dog. How long are you going to call me by my old nickname??”
“A crazy dog once remains a crazy dog over time. Just because you have some wrinkles and a gray beard, are you trying to play a role in front of me??”
“Oh well, even the kids can hear it…….”
The two people talked naturally as if they had been friends for a long time, but the instructors around them did not dare to do so..
“That's the head of the Jujak Hak Gwan.?”
“Brother, don’t you know the famous King Yeom??”
Myeong Il-oh, who was very nervous, swallowed his saliva and whispered to Baek Soo-ryong..
“King Yan (炎王) Sima Liang. He is said to be one of the Ten Masters of the previous era and an unrivaled expert who is revered like a god by martial arts warriors who have mastered Geukyang martial arts. You are famous for your fiery personality, like a martial artist.…….”
“hmm? Which one curses at me? My ears have been itchy since a while ago..”
“Inhale……!”
King Yeom, who retired several decades ago after consolidating all of the martial arts resources, is said to have established the Jujak School and is making efforts to train younger generations..
Therefore, King Yan's influence on the Suzaku Academy was greater than that of Gwanju..
Baek Soo-ryong nodded after hearing the general explanation..
“indeed. It still looks pretty strong.”
“……Quite a bit.?”
Baek Soo-ryong shrugged his shoulders at the bewildered Myeong Il-o and then looked at the Suzaku Academy instructors following behind King Yeom..
‘long time no see.’
Sima Ying, who made eye contact, said that with just the shape of her mouth and then smiled meaningfully. Sogeomdong, who was guarding his side like a shadow, also bowed his head and took the gun..
“oh. Namgoongsu’s brother is here too..”
Namgung Hak, known as the Jujak Hakkwan Ilta instructor, was also seen, but his expression did not look very good. When I made eye contact with Baek Su-ryong, I slightly averted my gaze..
However, it was not a white water dragon that could just pass by. As if to ask Namgoong Hak to listen, he spoke to Myung Il-Oh next to him..
“It's work. Didn’t Namgungse’s eldest look at me disapprovingly just now? Did I see it wrong??”
“I saw it too. I don't like being treated as a benefactor. I think you need to send a letter to the Namgung family.?”
Namgoonghak's expression turned pale as the two people chatted, and he belatedly took a stab at the family's benefactor..
“Tsk tsk. A person like that is called an instructor... … . If it weren't for the family halo, he wouldn't have been able to join the Suzaku Academy..”
King Yan clicked his tongue slightly and looked at Lu Junsang again..
After meeting for the first time in a long time, Noh Gunsang was smiling as empty-handed as before, but King Yeom noticed that his prayers had changed..
“……Did you get a chance??”
“Heh heh. Is that possible? I just put it down. Was Brother Sima around here??”
It looks like you don't want to tell me. King Yeom answered, stroking his black and shiny beard like a young man..
“It came a few days early. I was improving my sense of practical skills nearby. Our children can use martial arts skills, but they have very little practical experience..”
King Yan’s words were nothing but humility..
The prayers of the students at Jujak Academy were all outstanding..
Runner-up in Cheonmuje for five consecutive years.
Although it was overshadowed by the Cheonmuhakkwan, the Jujakkwan was a place that constantly produced outstanding later exponents..
Is that why? Cheongryong Academy instructors, including Roh Gun-sang, felt that students were more nervous than ever before..
“Hmm. Did we come for no reason? If you feel uncomfortable, you can just go separately..”
“no. It will be a good experience in many ways.”
Noh said as he looked around at the students of Cheongryong Academy and Jujak Academy, who had very different atmospheres..
King Yan nodded and spoke in a playful tone..
“Wow, we share the same schedule. We should be a hundred times grateful to Cheongryong Science Museum, where there is so much to see and learn.…….”
“To each other, of course..”
“……her. Look at this guy?”
King Yeom laughed at Noh Gunsang's expected answer..
* * *
Cheongryong Hall and Jujak Hall naturally came together..
The two scholars were scheduled to meet at the Ak family's branch and spend a significant portion of the itinerary together. The school trip schedule included exchange classes between the two institutions..
“Are you a Blue Dragon Credit Union? As I heard, he is a very handsome man..”
“This is Baek Su-ryong. Meet the Lord of Jujakhakgwan.”
King Yeom, who was examining the white water dragon with curious eyes, brushed his beard..
“It's late, but thank you for saving my granddaughter. When I came back, they praised you so much that I had scabs on my ears..”
“grandfather!”
Sima Ying was embarrassed and intervened, but no matter how much she did, she couldn't stop King Yan..
“Was I wrong? It's the first time I've seen you praise someone that much. I heard you thought it was a love interest later on? Seeing your face in person makes it worth it…….”
“I clearly said it wasn't like that.!”
“Clue. You'll know that when you see it.”
King Yeom, who laughed mischievously, suggested to Baek Soo-ryong that he and No Gun-sang should talk separately..
“yes. That's right.”
Watching the attitude of King Yeom, known as a legendary master, towards Baek Su-ryong, fellow instructors and students at Cheongryong Academy once again realized Baek Su-ryong's position..
“……our teacher It was the ten zones..”
“I sometimes forget.”
“Usually, he just seems like a neighborhood guy who is extremely strong in martial arts..”
King Yan, who read the atmosphere of the Blue Dragon Academy, chuckled and said to Baek Su-ryong:.
“You seem to get along quite well with your colleagues and students..”
“We tend to be friendly. We get a lot of help from each other..”
“I like it. Being proud and confident, and having the skills to match that. I hate people who just show off without any skills..”
“I'm similar too.”
Baek Soo-ryong nodded..
This is something I felt when I first met Sima Ying in the Nangung family, but King Yeom was also a person whose personality matched well with him..
Maybe that's why even the proposal to Baek Soo-ryong was the same..
“Have you ever thought of changing jobs??”
When Baek Soo-ryong recalled Sima Yong's proposal and was unable to refuse because he was too busy laughing to refuse it, Lu Jun-sang frowned and joined the conversation..
“older brother. Is this why you came here first??”
“Just kidding, kidding. When I see the look in your eyes, I think you're going to bite me like a mad dog.?”
“That was like 50 years ago, but people don't bite anymore..”
“For now, I say……?”
It was when Baek Soo-ryong looked at Gwanju with his mouth open at the shocking history of his past..
“Honestly, the level isn’t right, right?.”
It was a young voice, clearly emotionally raw and still a student..
Many people's eyes turned in the same direction.
A decent-looking boy was talking with an angry expression on his face..
“What benefit does it have for us to take classes with people who seem like they just came here to have fun? Last place for ten years in a row. Even if you were lucky enough to meet the Ten Masters of Wulin as your teacher, how much would your skills have changed in just one year??”
“Joo Yul-sang! Can't you keep your mouth shut?!”
A student who appeared to be his senior tried to stop him, but the boy called Joo Yul-sang did not stop..
“What did I say wrong? Anyhow, your skills will be revealed during the joint training. I don't know if it will help you, but it won't help us at all..”
The atmosphere became cold. Nevertheless, Joo Yul-sang did not stop..
“I'm saying this because I think the other side should know as well. Who is helping whom, and should I be grateful?.”
At those words, some of the students at Jujak Hall even nodded. On the other hand, the expressions of the students at Cheongryong Academy were as hard as stone..
“…….”
Baek Soo-ryong heard everything, but did not come forward and just watched quietly..
If the instructors at Suzaku Academy had provoked him, he would have stepped forward..
But this was the students' job. That's why he didn't intend to come forward, and he didn't think he should..
Rather, King Yan and Sima Ying looked troubled..
“I'm sorry. At times like these, there are some guys who get really hot-headed.…….”
“it's okay. We have guys like that too..”
“What?”
And of course, Baek Soo-ryong did not teach his disciples to remain silent even after being ridiculed..
Kaaak - Twah!
“hey. what did you just say?”
Heonwongang, spitting thick spit, got up from his seat..
A rogue-like warrior of a type we have never seen before in the Suzaku Academy, who walks slowly with his eyes flashing..
Joo Yul-sang looked at Heonwon River with an embarrassed expression..
“……What are you?”
“me? He is the one who will split your head in two today.!”
The moment Heonwon-gang was about to pull out the black sword, Dok Go-jun rushed over in an instant, grabbed him from behind and dragged him backwards..
“Heonwon River! If you accumulate more penalty points here, you won’t be able to participate in the Cheonmu Festival.!”
“Don't you let go of this? Are you telling me to put up with something like that? I just killed that bastard…….”
“Blue Dragon Omang! Don’t just watch and stop them too! If I had an accident here…….”
However, rather than stopping Cheongnyonggomang, they gathered among themselves and decided the winner with Chungkwon (a type of rock, paper, scissors)..
and the result.
“Dear students of Jujak Hall,.”
A boy walked towards the students of Jujak Hall..
A somewhat shy expression.
Smaller height and slim body compared to peers.
But no one at the Blue Dragon Academy was worried about the boy..
“If you are dissatisfied with us, don't whisper behind our backs like rats, but come out and say it confidently..”
“……!”
Even at the moment when all the students of Suzaku Academy glared at the unimaginable provocation,.
“I'll be happy to deal with you as much as you want. However, you will need to be prepared to crawl to the school field trip location..”
Chaeng!
Ju Yul-sang, who could not bear the insult, drew his sword and stood in front of the boy..
“you! Name it!”
When asked to give his name, the boy smiled shyly and introduced himself..
“I am a first year student at Cheongryong Academy. This is Wijicheon.”
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