Chapter 598
598fury. interesting story
After the light ball competition on the second day of the Tianwu Festival was concluded, the Blue Dragon School took second place in the overall score, moving up one rank from the previous day..
“Now this is the second time!”
“If you go up just one more, you're in the lead.!”
“Let’s go to victory like this!”
The moment the position of the banner on the wall of the building changed, the students of Cheongryong Academic Center cheered in unison..
Zhou Zuoxuan maintained its lead for the second day thanks to Sima Xuan's hard work, and Tianwuxuan also rose two levels to third place..
However, regardless of the rise in ranking, the atmosphere at Cheonmuhak Hall was not good. As they returned to their lodgings in silence, their expressions showed embarrassment and displeasure..
“I guess I'm a bit impatient.?”
Baek Soo-ryong chuckled at the sight..
Looking at it objectively, Cheonmu Hakkwan's military power was clearly outstanding..
Just jumping from last place to third place in one day was enough to prove its potential..
However, for the later exponents of the old group, who had been hailed as geniuses after receiving the elixir of a monk and intensive guidance from a young age, today's results were bound to come as a shock..
“These students are unfamiliar with defeat itself. The first day was a match where no internal strength was used, and although Choil could have used the penalty points due to the disciplinary action as an excuse... … . Today was a defeat for which no excuse can be made..”
Namgoongsu analyzed the psychology of Cheonmuhakgwan students in a calm voice..
Baek Soo-ryong then smiled mischievously and poked Nam Gung-su’s side with his elbow..
“Mr. Namgoongsu. Why don’t you just openly like it??”
“……It's only been two days. Don't get fooled already.”
Namgungsu glared at Baeksooryong with a straight face, but of course he was not an opponent with whom such a thing would work..
However, it is true that we achieved good results thanks to that sly guy..
Namgungsu let out a small sigh and continued..
“Cheonmuhakkwan must have realized how complacent they had been until now. The real competition starts now..”
Baek Soo-ryong also lightly shrugged his shoulders and said he agreed with that statement..
“I wish I had come to my senses sooner. It's no fun if you win too easily?”
Namgungsu snorted, but did not specifically deny what he said. Baek Soo-ryong continued speaking..
“Rather, we decided to hold a small celebration among the instructors today. Are you going too??”
“I have work at home..”
“okay? That's good. Actually, the atmosphere gets awkward when you come..”
“…….”
Baek Soo-ryong waved his hand at Nam Gung-su, who was glaring at him coldly, saying it was a joke..
Originally, he had a sly personality, but he had become more sly-hearted recently..
Like a person trying to pretend to be brighter.
“you…….”
Namgungsu was about to say something, but Baeksuryong had already turned and was walking towards his disciples..
“See you tomorrow then. I need to check on my students' physical condition..”
“Don't get into an accident.”
Instead of answering, Baek Su-ryong just waved his hand. Namgungsu looked at that figure with his eyebrows furrowed in disapproval..
* * *
That night. Yeomin visited Eunhwiryeong, Lord of the North Sea Ice Palace..
“……hello.”
“sit down.”
It was an awkward and unfamiliar first meeting..
The two sat across from each other in a quiet room..
Eunhwiryeong looked at his nephew's face for a while and then slowly opened his mouth..
“……They look alike.”
It was a simple tone that seemed indifferent and without highs and lows, but Yeo-min realized at that moment..
Where does your calmer personality than your peers come from?.
It is not simply a personality created by doing all kinds of dirty work to earn money from a young age, but rather it is temperamental..
When I thought about it like that, I felt a little more at ease..
“of course. I'm my mother's daughter.”
A look of relief appeared in Eun Hwi-ryeong’s eyes at Yeo-min’s natural answer. He was secretly worried that his nephew would find it too difficult for him..
“Is your body okay? You must be very tired.”
“I received a lot of questioning and blood from the teacher. They even gave me a decoction containing elixir to replenish my energy..”
It wasn't just Baek Su-ryong. After the competition, everyone at Cheongryong Academy was concerned about Yeomin's physical condition..
In particular, Heonwon River was in such an unusual situation that, if it weren't for the fact that he had to go see his aunt, he would have been in bed all day and had to be taken care of..
In fact, Yeomin looked somewhat tired, but showed no signs of internal injuries or mental health. Eunhwiryeong looked at his nephew’s complexion and nodded..
“Good thing.”
“…….”
“…….”
The conversation stopped for a moment..
Eun Hwi-ryeong was not a talkative person to begin with, and similarly, Yeo-min was not friendly enough to joke around with her aunt whom she met for the first time..
Sigh.
To relieve the awkward atmosphere, Eunhwiryeong presented the gift he had prepared..
“……What is it?”
“Use it when you need it.”
It was a thick bag that looked thick at first glance. As Yeomin's eyes widened at the allowance she suddenly received, Eunhwiryeong spoke further..
“Blue Dragon Credit Union says you are very interested in money... … . It's not that much, so feel free to take it..”
In fact, it was quite a large amount considering the circumstances of the North Sea Ice Palace, but Eunhwiryeong lied to his nephew whom he met for the first time to increase his prestige..
“……What on earth did the teacher say about me??”
Yeo-min grumbled as if it was absurd, but she did not refuse the allowance and took it well..
“Thank you. aunt.”
A faint, happy smile appeared on Eun Hwi-ryeong's lips as she saw her nephew's brightly smiling face..
“The more I look at it, the more it resembles Hayeon. He used to smile like that when I gave him precious ice cream..”
“I'm going mom?”
“okay. For someone from North Sea, he was a child with many expressions.…….”
The two began talking, sharing memories of a person they both knew. The light in their room didn't go out until late at night..
* * *
“Congratulations on the victory of Cheongryong Academy!”
It was a light drinking party with instructors. Glasses clinked together in a noisy atmosphere. The bright smiles did not leave everyone's faces..
Everyone had a hard time maintaining a calm and solemn expression when they were with the students, but now it was time to rejoice in the victory to their heart's content..
There were only new instructors present today. It was thanks to the fact that Noh Gun-sang took all the older instructors and prepared a separate table for them to drink comfortably..
“I knew Min would win before it even started.!”
Shin Yeon-ho seemed already drunk without even having a few drinks. Myeong Il-oh and Kwak Du-yong pulled me down several times as I tried to climb up to the table..
Baek Soo-ryong, who was drinking leisurely, asked about the unseen motive from earlier..
“Soyoung is?”
“He said he had to prepare for the competition tomorrow and that we should drink together..”
Myung Il-oh shook his head and answered..
Tomorrow's competition will be a competition between the starting method and the engine starting method..
Since the Cheonmu Festival was held, it has been an event in which Hyeonmu Hakkwan has never missed a win..
“I guess Hyeonmu Hakkwan will win tomorrow’s competition as well..”
“Isn’t it unconscionable to think about winning in the first place? Hyeonmuhakgwan is a place that focuses on the study of techniques, fighting methods, and organ training rather than martial arts..”
In fact, it is no different from the fact that the winner has already been decided..
On the contrary, the instructors felt at ease and even had a light drinking party, but only Zhuge So-young was very enthusiastic..
-Just wait and see! Even though it may be difficult to win, you will definitely achieve good results.!
Zhuge Xiaoying stayed in the dormitory, saying he would do final training with the students who would participate in the competition. Her classmates felt sorry for her absence..
“Still, I thought I'd go after a few drinks. That drunkard refuses a place like this?.”
“Even if the results are bad tomorrow, you shouldn't be too disappointed.……. ”
When Shin Yeon-ho and Myung Il-oh showed concern for Zhuge So-young, Baek Soo-ryong smiled strangely..
“Do you know anything? Will Soyoung show a huge twist tomorrow??”
“Brother, do you know anything??”
“Well, okay…….”
“Ah, that sinister smile again! What is it? Don’t keep it to yourself, let us know too.!”
It was a lively place even when one was not drunk. Everyone didn't drink much because they were thinking about tomorrow, but instead they enjoyed the atmosphere of victory..
“If it's okay, can we sit together??”
When I heard a familiar voice, I turned around and saw Sima Yong and other instructors from the Juzak Academy. Familiar faces who had lived and died together during the school trip naturally joined together..
“I expected it, but… … I had no idea it would get this much publicity. The students grew even more during that time.?”
“It feels even better to receive praise from the leader who is leading the way.?”
And after a while, Dang Baek-ho, who had heard a rumor somewhere, led the Baekho Academy instructors and joined them..
“hey! Let's join together!”
It was a time to say hello to familiar faces I had not seen in a long time since the new instructor training at Namgung Sega, and to instructors I had met for the first time. The instructors quickly became friends and exchanged various stories..
“that… … It was during the relay race earlier..”
As the atmosphere warmed up to a certain degree, Tang Baek-ho seemed to hesitate a bit and slowly began to speak..
“Our kids passed by, right? Even when I saw it, it looked like that..”
During the relay race, it was a story about the runners of the White Tiger Academy overly controlling the Blue Dragon Academy. Sima Ying, who was listening, also stiffened his expression and added his words..
“……We also spoke harshly to the kids. Don't worry about Cheonmu Hakkwan and play your game..”
Of course, just because instructors are scolded, the checks that exist today will not completely disappear. The influence of the monks will be much stronger for the students belonging to the old school than the instructors at the academy..
“what. It could be so. Old File Ilbang’s breath is a bit strong?”
Baek Soo-ryong said he was grateful from the bottom of his heart and poured drinks into the glasses of the two people..
“Children of Cheonmuhakkwan. He pretended to be so proud and said he didn't know you could act so meanly..”
“The old file room was the same. In particular, what Kunlun Jang Mun-in did today…….”
“Did you see the expression earlier? I couldn't say a word because teacher Namgoongsu sharply retorted.!”
It was a time when instructors from the three schools were excitedly talking about Cheonmuhakkwan and Gupailbang..
“Can I join in too??”
The instructors turned their heads to the unfamiliar voice and their expressions hardened..
I don't know when I came here, but the new instructor from Cheonmuhakkwan who I was talking about just now was there..
“……Cheonmugyeol.”
Cheon Moo-gyeol ignored Baek Soo-ryong's cold gaze and sat down in the empty seat without asking for permission..
Coincidentally, it was opposite Baeksuryong..
“hmm? Am I perhaps an uninvited guest? It looks like everyone was having a good time..”
“If you find out, why don't you go away??”
“It's harsh. Still, can you pour me a drink??”
When Cheon Moo-gyeol smiled slyly and held out a drink, Baek Soo-ryong smiled once and poured the drink..
gurgling…….
They just poured drinks, but there was a suffocating silence. The two men were looking deeply into each other's eyes, not their glasses..
“Drink up and get out..”
“Drink well.”
Cheon Moo-gyeol picked up his drink and slowly poured it down his throat. Even though uncomfortable gazes were focused on him, he did not even lift an eyebrow..
“…….”
“…….”
The instructors took turns looking at Baek Soo-ryong and Cheon Moo-gyeol, who were sitting across from each other. At that moment, everyone was thinking the same thing.
‘Looks like.’
A sly expression and eyes that closely observe the other person's every move. A unique presence that makes the atmosphere your own no matter where you are..
He was clearly smiling, but even the smile on his lips that seemed eerie at times was similar..
“Let me tell you an interesting story.?”
Cheon Mu-gyeol put down his drink and opened his mouth. Baek Su-ryong did not answer..
“Kunlun, who was humiliated by you today. They have been at odds with the Demonic Cult for the past hundreds of years. Because we were always outnumbered, we suffered damage equivalent to extinction several times. That's probably why I have a bad temper..”
“Trying to take a martial arts class in front of me?”
As a cold sneer appeared on Baek Soo-ryong's mouth, Cheon Moo-gyeol waved his hand and asked him to listen a little more..
“That demonic religion. Those who in the past called themselves the Church of the Heavenly Demon. They are now the forerunners of blood religion..”
It was a story that most people who were interested in Murimsa knew..
Before the Blood Religion existed, the Heavenly Demon Church existed. They were a fearsome group that drove the martial arts group into destruction several times over a long period of time..
However, one day, the Church of the Heavenly Demon disappeared for unknown reasons, and those who claimed to be its descendants became the current blood religion..
“There are differing opinions as to why the Church of the Heavenly Demon disappeared. There is one hypothesis I know of.…….”
This time, Cheon Mu-gyeol filled Baek Su-ryong’s empty glass with alcohol. Then he filled his own glass with alcohol..
It seemed as if only two people were there. While no one could open their mouths due to being overwhelmed by their atmosphere, Cheon Moo-gyeol slowly opened his lips..
“Surprisingly, they opened the sky and went beyond. that…….”
“Gaebyeok (opening gate)).”
At Baek Su-ryong’s short answer, the corners of Cheon Mu-gyeol’s mouth turned up and an eerie smile appeared..
“I knew it too?”
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