Chapter 668
Side Story Episode 9. It's everywhere
“Somehow, nothing has changed here.?”
“It won’t change even after ten more years. That's the nice thing about a country town..”
The sight of a village turned white after several days of snow came into the sight of three people..
Baek Soo-ryong was filled with emotion as he looked at his hometown after returning after a year..
“It's not that old... … It feels like I'm back after years.”
“This guy. It's because you live too hectic..”
Behind the two, Mae Geukryeom was walking quietly with his back to him. Complex emotions flashed through the old man's eyes as he looked around the village where his daughter settled with her husband, gave birth, and spent the last days of her life..
“……It's a nice town. The child must have liked the clean air and clean energy..”
“People are nice too. Everyone is kind and gentle. I'm sure your father-in-law will like it too..”
As the three men approached the village, the men and women who had come to work early in the morning recognized them and approached them..
“Isn’t that Master Baek Moo-kwan? I'm back again?”
“Isn’t there a water dragon next to it? Oh my god! He became so tall that I almost didn't recognize him.!”
“what? The Baek family is back.?”
Before we knew it, the villagers came out in droves and welcomed the rich man. Baek Mu-heun greeted everyone with a bright expression..
“How have you all been??”
Baek Mu-heun was famous for his good reputation in the village..
Despite his tight budget, he always taught self-defense for a small amount of money, and he also served as a local council member with as much knowledge as most council members..
So there was no one in the village who was not indebted to him at least once..
“Water dragon! Didn’t you leave to go to a big city and become a martial arts teacher??”
“When I left, I looked like I wouldn't be coming home for a few years... … . How did you come here after a year??”
Some of the villagers approached Baek Su-ryong and pretended to know him..
“haha. that is…….”
However, before Baeksu-ryong could respond, several villagers looked sad. There were also people who without notice poked the side of the person next to them as if asking that question..
“oh my… … . It's not easy to get a job?”
“Well, how difficult would it be to make a living in the city? They say there are so many scammers!”
The villagers, who had guessed, comforted Baek Soo-ryong and told him that he was okay, and welcomed him back home safely..
“A guy with a weak body must have had a hard time going abroad.…….”
“Anyway, I came back safely. Welcome back!”
“After all, hometown is the best!”
Although he suddenly became a young man who failed to find a job and returned to his hometown, Baek Soo-ryong did not deny it, but instead sighed and nodded..
“ha. City life is really not easy. Thanks to you, I went through a lot of hardships that I never expected.…….”
A rural village too remote for the rumor of the Cheongryong Credit Association, which has become the best in the world, to reach..
To the people here, Baek Soo-ryong was still remembered as a young man with a weak body..
“Inseok. Don't play pranks on adults, but instead share the gifts you brought with you..”
Baek Mu-heun, who scolded his son, introduced Mae Geuk-ryeom to the villagers..
“This is my father-in-law. Father-in-law. They are all people I have known in the village for a long time..”
Mae Geuk-ryeom took the villagers by storm with a sharp move..
“Let's just say it's called Maegeukryeom. I'm just grateful that you treat my son-in-law and grandchildren well..”
The villagers glanced at him for a moment due to his sharp and forged appearance, but they quickly smiled and welcomed the neatly dressed old man with polite manners..
“Come on, you must be tired from the long journey, so let’s go in and get some rest.!"
The village chief made the villagers surrounding the three people retreat. He, who is the same age as Baek Mu-heun, said with a sad smile..
“Muheun. Come on in and rest. I'll bring some rice cake later..”
“Thank you. Let's talk later.”
After a brief commotion, the three men were barely able to escape from the villagers..
The corners of Mae Geukryeom's mouth gently rose as he looked at the villagers busily scattering here and there..
“They are simple people..”
“When I first tried to settle down, I was a little territorial... … . Well, Yakbing caught it right away..”
“No problem. I guess it would have stayed like that.”
The father-in-law and son-in-law walked and talked about old memories. It didn’t take long before I saw Baekmugwan..
<Military Academy>
The snow that had fallen over the past few days was piled up on top of the plaque with powerful yet neat letters engraved on it..
“That writing... … . It was written by Yakbing..”
Mae Geukryeom looked up at the signboard and muttered in a surprised voice. Beside him, Baek Muheun smiled and nodded..
“I scribbled in one go, as if swinging a sword. Doesn’t it feel like the handwriting is still alive and wriggling??”
“Whose daughter is this? From a young age, he had extraordinary dexterity and was unable to do anything, starting with a sword..”
“I'm sorry, but I'm not good at cooking, so I always do the cooking.…….”
“Don't wake up and shut up..”
After a while, when I opened the front door and went inside, I saw a training ground covered in snow..
sabaksabak.
The three men went inside, leaving footprints in the white snow. Baek Moo-heun said after looking around Baekmugwan..
“I need to start by clearing away the snow that has accumulated in the yard. Water dragon. Get me a broom from the shed..”
“Shall I help you too??”
“That's it. My father-in-law, please sit over there and rest quietly..”
Baek Mu-heun and Baek Soo-ryong swept the snow-covered training ground with a rain brush..
Two young men who had learned martial arts moved quickly as if they were used to it, and the snow piled up in the yard was quickly cleared away..
“…….”
Mae Geukryeom sat on the floor and watched his son-in-law and grandson work..
That must have been the daily lives of two people who didn't know each other..
He carefully swept the floor with his hand and examined Baekmugwan with his eyes..
The more I looked, the more familiar the house seemed. Mae Geuk-ryeom's pupils got bigger and bigger..
“Hehehe…….”
The structure was almost similar to the house where the three of them lived together before his wife passed away in Banwi and when Yao Bing was very young..
“There are traces of you all over. It's everywhere.”
Mae Geuk-ryeom smiled empty-handedly and muttered..
The image of young Mei Ruobing running and playing in the yard seemed to flash in my eyes..
I can see how that little daughter would have grown up, met a companion, started a family, had a child, and lived here..
While building the house that resembled the one I lived in with my parents when I was young, I wonder if I decided to invite my father someday.…….
At that moment, I felt like I heard my daughter's voice..
-father. I'm living well like this.
Mae Geukryeom closed his eyes for a moment. And I vaguely imagined my daughter living happily here..
It was then.
“I'm Sabuni-!”
It was the voice of a boy who was completely out of breath..
Soon, a loud noise was heard outside Baekmugwan, and a boy rolled in..
“Tsk tsk. I fall. be careful.”
“The real master has come!”
A boy who looked about ten years old ran hard on his short legs and clung to Baek Su-ryong..
Of course, Baek Soo-ryong, who had noticed from hundreds of pages away, was not surprised and just smiled and ruffled the boy's hair..
“Jang is this guy. You’ve grown quite a bit in one year.?”
“of course! I trained really hard! I eat a lot and sleep well.!”
Jang smiled brightly and raised his head, as if he was happy to be praised. Well, I haven't even reached the White Water Dragon's chest yet..
“Master?”
“You really came back!”
“What my father said was true!”
Jang was the fastest, but other boys and girls also came to Baekmugwan one by one..
They were all village children who had been learning martial arts here, and they seemed to have come running after hearing the news from their parents..
Among them, there were several children who brought food, snacks, and alcohol in bundles that their parents hastily gave them..
“Mom wants some of this.”
“My grandfather gave it to me.”
Baekmugwan, which looked empty for a long time without people, soon started to become crowded again..
Baek Mu-heun said while looking around at the children..
“Since everyone is here, go eat and leave. Water dragon. Go and light a fire in the furnace..”
“There was no firewood.?”
“What are you going to use that great martial arts skill for? Shouldn’t it be possible to overcome it with samadhi evolution?.”
“There is no waste like this…….”
In the end, Baek Soo-ryong went into the kitchen, muttering..
After a while, the three men sat in a large circle with the village children and had a quick bite to eat..
“you. I guess you trained hard even after I left.?”
Baek Soo-ryong looked at the children's physical condition and was a little surprised..
All of them had strong muscles for their age, and it was clear that they had diligently practiced the basic techniques he taught them before leaving..
‘I thought I would give up after a few days because it would be difficult.…….’
In particular, the development of Baek Soo-ryong's self-proclaimed best disciple, Zhang Yi, was astonishing. I felt like if I continued to build my foundation like I am now, I could really enter the Blue Dragon Academy at the age of fifteen..
So, while I was thinking to myself, Jang lowered his voice as if he was whispering in Baek Soo-ryong’s ear..
“The master is Cheongryong Credit Union, right??”
“……hmm?”
Looking at the reactions of the village elders, I thought the rumor had not reached them at all, but how does Jang know that fact??
“Where did you hear that story??”
At Baek Soo-ryong's reaction, which seemed to acknowledge that he was the Blue Dragon Credit Union, Jang's eyes widened and he chattered excitedly..
“I heard it before when a laborer came and went in the village! The new instructor at the Blue Dragon Academy defeated the demons of the Wicked Valley and earned a star title! The adults said it was nonsense, but as soon as I heard it, I thought it was Master. Right? That's right?”
“Wicked song… … . Looks like that's the latest information..”
Baek Mu-heun, who was listening next to him, smiled and said. A calm smile appeared on Mae Geukryeom’s lips..
The reason why Jang Yi had absolute faith in Baek Soo-ryong was when he fought with the Sapa warrior who was pretending to be the fake Namgung Se. In fact, the real Madou was the old man next to him..
‘Was the name of the person impersonating Namgoong Wook??’
Anyway, after defeating them, Jang Yi believed that Baek Soo-ryong was the best expert in the world who had hidden his skills and was reclusive..
‘Now it's no longer wrong.’
Baek Soo-ryong grinned and whispered seriously into Jang Yi's ear..
“This must be kept secret between unmanned and unmanned people. Okay?”
“……yes! Even if there's a knife to my throat, I won't say anything.!”
Baek Soo-ryong said while pulling Jang-i's cheek, who looked quite solemn..
“You can tell me when the knife comes in..”
“……lol. Master! Will you teach me martial arts again??”
Jang Yi looked up at the White Water Dragon with bright eyes. The other children didn't say anything, but they seemed to be looking forward to it..
But before Baek Soo-ryong could reply, Baek Mu-heun shook his head..
“I'm sorry, but I'm planning to clean up Baekmugwan..”
“yes……?”
“why……?”
“I want to learn more martial arts…….”
I saw children who were very disappointed. In particular, Jang-i looked like the sky had fallen..
Everyone looked so pitiful that Mae Geukryeom, who was worse off, said to the rich man:.
“I have to stay here for a day or two anyway, so why not take a look at his martial arts skills during that time??”
Baek Mu-heun thought for a moment and nodded..
There wasn't much to pack up to begin with, and he also had a lot of affection for this town..
“I will do that. Anyone who wants to learn martial arts should come to Baekmugwan tomorrow morning..”
Wow - while the children cheered, Baek Su-ryong also rolled up his sleeves..
“Instructor Ilta from Cheongryong Academic Center also provides special tutoring. Is there anyone who wants to learn martial arts right now??”
“Me! It's me!”
When Jang Yi raised his hand, Baek Soo-ryong nodded and said as if he knew that would happen..
“Well then, let's start with Mabohan Sijin to digest it..”
“Disgracefully, they always order mabo!”
Despite the cold wind blowing in winter, the people who came gave warmth to Baekmugwan..
Even after the children went home, villagers came by once in a while and brought rice cakes, pottery, alcohol, and snacks, and then left..
Baek Mu-heun looked embarrassed as he watched the food piling up..
“I don't know if I can eat it all in two days..”
“What are you worried about? You can feed it to the water dragon..”
“……Should I put up a poster saying no food??”
It was only when the sun started to set that the number of people flocking to Baekmugwan began to decrease..
It was a hectic day as soon as I arrived home..
After barely locking the gate, Baek Mu-heun asked Mae Geuk-ryeom..
“Father-in-law. Now shall we go meet Yakbing??”
“Well then.”
Mae Geukryeom stood up. Is it because I got a glimpse of how my daughter lived? His steps seemed lighter than when he entered the village..
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