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Chapter 671

Side Story Episode 12. Should we have a drink afterward??

“Why aren't you guys going home??”

Baek Soo-ryong naturally asked his disciples who were preparing for early morning training among themselves..

The graduation ceremony where Cheongnyonggomang cried and cried all night and made a fuss has ended..

In other words, the Blue Dragon Science Museum is now officially on winter vacation..

Still, no one seemed to have any intention of going home, so it was natural for Baek Soo-ryong to think it was strange..

‘It felt so natural that I almost just went to work..’

Last semester, there were a lot of things going on, including school trips and the Cheonmu Festival, so I did not give my students training goals or assignments during the winter vacation..

It meant relaxing and spending time with family..

However, among the five, not one had their luggage properly packed..

Instead, Heonwon-gang asked Baek Soo-ryong while he was idly relaxing..

“Teachers like that never go home.?”

“I went there not long ago. I've had enough rest, so it's time to get back to work..”

There was a lot of work I had put off while I was on short vacation..

Due to the numerous incidents that occurred over the past year, overtime work was a certainty for a while in order to return work to normal..

It wasn't just Baek Su-ryong. Including him and Namgungsu, there were several instructors who volunteered to stay at the academy during the vacation period..

But the students had no reason to stay..

“I'm going to stay for a few more days and then go. It's not like something will happen if you go a little late. There is one thing to check…….”

Heonwon- gang, who was stretching his arms and legs, smiled somewhat sinisterly. At that moment, the black dragon flew like a magnet and stuck to the back of his head..

Taaak!

It meant that Baek Soo-ryong suddenly struck him..

“evil! Why are you hitting me?!”

“Unfilial son. I don't think about my parents who are anxiously waiting for their child to come home.?”

“I also sent a letter saying I would be leaving for a few more days.!”

Heonwongang wheezed and touched the back of his head. Shaking his head, Baek Soo-ryong turned to the other disciples and asked:.

“Wongang says yes. You guys?”

“Even if I go now, my father and uncles are not in the living quarters. So, I'm going to practice a little more and then go.…….”

Ya Soo-hyuk was worried that he might get hit too, so he explained it while looking at others. It wasn't a mistake, so the Black Dragon didn't move this time..

“Hmm. Then there's nothing I can do.”

“Ah, why do you always hit me?!”

After forming a formal alliance with the Murim Alliance, the Green Forest Lord Jupyo was busy expanding his business properly. Baek Soo-ryong also knew this because he had recently received the letter..

“Well, my house is right around the corner, so I don’t think vacation will make any difference..”

Because Geumryongjangju's house is nearby, Geo Sangwoong said that he would come and go to Baekryongjang during vacation just like during the semester..

Wi Ji-cheon was originally living with Baek Su-ryong, so he was excluded from the question..

“Min, you are?”

Baek Soo-ryong's gaze was directed at the disciple whose home was furthest away..

Yeomin, who was supposed to visit the North Sea Ice Palace during this vacation, seemed to have no time left even if she moved right away..

However, Yeomin looked surprisingly calm..

“It's a bit too much to go empty-handed..”

Although I had met Eunhwiryeong and the people of the North Sea Ice Palace during the Emperor of Heaven, this was my first time officially going to my mother's hometown..

Yeomin wanted to give a meaningful gift to those who remember her mother..

“I asked Cheon’s grandfather to make a gift for me. I'll take it when it's completed..”

“To Weezy Noya? It's going to take some time?”

“They said it was a simple item and would only take a few days..”

“That's amazing.”

Baek Soo-ryong did not ask what gift Yeo-min had prepared. I just smiled, nodded, and asked again..

“I'm going to the Murim League.?”

“yes. We decided to meet there and go to the Beihai Ice Palace together..”

Eunhwiryeong, Lord of the North Sea Ice Palace, still remained in the Murim Alliance..

In addition to post-war cleanup, there would also be a lot of work to be done in the North Sea Ice Palace regarding issues related to blood ties..

Of course, there must have been a desire to meet my nephew again as soon as possible..

At that time, Heonwon-gang noticed and joined the conversation..

“excuse me… … . If you have time during vacation, you can go to the North Sea Ice Palace.?”

Heonwongang swallowed his saliva and asked nervously, as if he had already imagined meeting the people of the North Sea Ice Palace in his head. Yeomin also reacted a bit awkwardly..

“uh? … … well?”

He seemed to be worried about how to introduce Heonwon River to people. It seems like he's a bit closer to me than simply being a senior at the Blue Dragon Academy, but I'm not sure if I'd introduce him as a lover.…….

“Well, I guess that won’t work.?”

“There's no way it won't work…….”

Between the two young men and women whose faces were slightly red for no reason, Baek Soo-ryong stepped in with a disapproving look on his face..

“Wongang. Don't be fooled..”

“……why? It's vacation and I can't go out and have fun as I want.?”

When Heonwon-gang asked a question with a tearful expression, the white water dragon responded with a snort instead of swinging the black dragon..

“Have you forgotten that you decided to receive special training at the Black Lion during vacation? You go there yourself and ask for it, but you don’t want to go.?”

“……!”

As if he had forgotten, Heon Won-gang made a despairing expression, clutching his face with both hands..

After the war with Hyeolgyo ended, Heonwon-gang, who felt that his own skills were lacking, visited So-gwang and asked him to teach him the Way..

- You want to learn how to use a knife from me? Hahaha! I'll teach you as much as you want! That's right, when you come, bring your close friend, Paengga, too.!

In the Peng family, I thought that the head of the family would not allow me to go to Sapa to study Tao, but surprisingly, Peng Sa-hyeok easily got permission..

……I wasn't sure if that was really permission though..

- This is an opportunity to learn Taoism from the best master in the world. Even if it means running away from home, I have to go..

The two boys decided to stop by the family home and then go to Heuksaryeon together to receive special training. That alone made my vacation schedule full..

“……shit. Should I tell Paeng Sa-hyuk to go alone now? Wouldn’t it be possible to learn later??”

Wow! Wow!

“Wow!”

In the end, Heonwon-gang, who was talking nonsense and was hit on the back by Baek Soo-ryong and Yeo-min, jumped up..

“and…….”

Today too, Wi Ji-cheon looked around at his noisy seniors and classmates and said with a grin..

“This time, we realized that we were still lacking by a long time..”

Everyone's expressions became serious at those words..

It was not only Heonwon-gang who went to Heuksaryeon to seek learning who wanted to improve himself and advance further..

All of Cheongnyonggomang keenly felt their own shortcomings in the war against the blood religion that they faced immediately after winning the Emperor Tianmu..

I needed time to embody and store the experiences and realizations I gained from that harsh battlefield..

This was the biggest reason why Cheongryonggomang still remains in Baekryongjang..

‘Guys… … . Think about your age.’

Baek Su-ryong, who saw the serious expressions of his disciples, did not speak out what was inside. Instead, I smiled and nodded..

“Well, stay as long as you like. It's been a while since I've been there. Should I take a look at each person's posture??”

“yes!”

Baeksu-ryong watched his disciples' movements carefully for a while, and then left Baekryongjang a little later than usual..

“Come back, teacher.!”

“Don't forget to buy a snack when you come.!”

“I'm a dumpling!”

Listening to the voices of his students echoing behind him, Baek Soo-ryong walked the familiar route to work..

It was the start of a peaceful day.

* * *

Baek Su-ryong woke up with memories of his past life in the fall of 27, and in July of last year, he turned 28 and fought a war against the blood religion..

It seems like it was just a while ago, but the year has changed, so I will be turning 29 in a few months..

“……If this continues, it will be a while..”

I have escaped from the heavenly punishment of the transsyllable vein that no matter how long it may be, it will not last longer than two words..

As Baek Soo-ryong realized the memories of his past life and recalled the series of events he experienced, he thought that time flies so quickly..

Then his expression darkened as a thought suddenly occurred to him..

“Come to think of it…….”

I was so busy that I forgot about it, but now that it's the new year, my thoughts are focused on the upcoming holidays..

“I guess I'll just have to get over it…….”

Although it is said that many warriors of the Gangho region married late, once they were over 30, they could be considered old bachelors..

Even the best person in the world can't do anything about nagging their family during the holidays..

Already, hawks were being sent to the Blue Dragon Credit Association from all corners of the river. The nagging that Baek Soo-ryong had to listen to was increasing..

‘Should I run away secretly the day before??’

It was a time when the worries of the best person in the world were deepening as they prepared for nagging on the holiday..

“older brother-!”

Shin Yeon-ho walked toward me with a long stride, accompanied by a familiar voice. I was with Myeong Il-oh, who always accompanied me..

“Why are you late for work??”

“I'm here to watch the kids' martial arts skills. you came early?”

“Hmm. I've been working overtime for several days trying to schedule an interview for a new instructor..”

Myung Il-oh covered his mouth with his hand and yawned. He looked very tired, with dark undereyes..

“Interviewing a new instructor? Oh, that was your responsibility.?”

It's already time to select new instructors..

Due to many incidents, the schedule was delayed compared to last year, but the number of applicants has increased several times..

Thanks to this, the two people who had to first look at applicants' documents and coordinate interview schedules had not been able to sleep properly for several days..

“Originally, since my brother was also a new instructor, we had to do this together.…….”

“I'm sorry, but I'm done with construction..”

Shin Yeon-ho and Myung Il-oh narrowed their eyes and glared at Baek Soo-ryong, but they couldn't say anything more..

In fact, Baek Soo-ryong was overworked to the point where he could count on one hand at the Cheongryong Academic Center..

In addition to the work of the life guidance department, I had to organize a supplementary study class that would continue this year, and I was also participating in department courses that would be newly established or changed..

Of course, I also planned to participate as an examiner on the day of the new instructor interview..

“Oh my brother…….”

At that time, Zhuge Xiaoying appeared with a dying voice. The way he walked in the rain was far from that of a famous person. Due to repeated overtime work, my head was sticking out here and there, and my eyes were puffy like dead fish..

“I'm dying. Please save me…….”

His originally white face was pale and bloodless, but Shin Yeon-ho and Myeong Il-oh were noble people compared to him..

“Soyoung. Do you have any illness at home??”

“There's too much work, too much work. Teacher Namgoongsu…….”

When I thought about who Zhuge Xiaoying's gunner was, I could understand her appearance..

Nam Gung-su is not the type of person to pass on work, but since he often shares his work, Zhuge So-young is naturally becoming the embodiment of overtime..

“Hahaha! Everyone gathered here!”

Everyone turned to the same direction at the energetic voice..

There, a new instructor who had lost a significant amount of weight compared to last year was resting his arms on his waist..

Baek Soo-ryong pretended to know him..

“Kwak Il-do?”

“……It's Kwak Du-yong! I know you're doing something wrong on purpose, so please stop.?”

Baek Soo-ryong laughed at Kwak Du-yong’s angry reaction. At first I didn't really care so I called it wrong, but now I kept doing it because it felt like teasing me..

“Teacher Kwak looks pretty fine.?”

“I'm fine. Counseling is not easy. We've all seen too many scary things.…….”

Kwak Doo-yong, who spoke while sighing, also looked tired..

After Akga's death, Kwak Doo-yong took on the role of counselor for students who were struggling mentally. I heard that the students actually received a lot of help from Kwak Doo-yong's counseling, which went through similar things to them when they were students..

“Everyone is having a hard time.”

Everyone was doing their best in their respective positions to prepare for the new semester at Cheongryong Academy..

Baek Soo-ryong grinned as he looked around at his classmates who had become quite mature over the past year..

“How about everyone having a drink in the evening after work today? Because I will live.”

“I like it!”

Zhuge Xiaoying, who had a dying expression, answered with bright eyes..

No matter how much work there is, there is no way that Cheongryonghakwan's number one drinker will miss out on drinking..

“If it’s okay to go late…….”

“I think I'll have some time.”

Shin Yeon-ho and Myung Il-oh's faces also turned bright colors. I felt a little energized at the thought of having a drink with my classmates after a long time..

“Hmm. It's not easy to find time... … Should I attend if possible?.”

Kwak Du-yong also quietly expressed his intention to attend. Baek Soo-ryong nodded and said to do as he pleases..

“Well then, everyone, let’s meet later at Baekryong Gaekjan. Come when it’s convenient for you after work. When you arrive first, order the expensive one..”

“yes!”

After hearing the excited answers from his classmates, Baek Soo-ryong headed towards his office at a leisurely pace..

“Oh, by the way.”

Then, as if he had forgotten to say something, he turned around and said to his classmates who had not yet dispersed..

“If nothing happens, I'll take Namgungsu with me later..”

At that moment, the expressions of the new instructors became as hard as stone..

‘no way…….’

‘Are you really coming??’

‘I want to drink comfortably…….’

While everyone was making awkward expressions, only Shin Yeon-ho, who is close to Namgung-soo, waved his hand with a happy face..

“yes Be sure to bring Archer, too.!”

At that moment, everyone's attention was focused on Shin Yeon-ho, who had no intention of using medicine..