Chapter 60: Two Prodigies

Chapter 60: Two Prodigies

Fucking asshole, Hyonwon Kang muttered as he glared at the letter he had pinned to his bedroom wall.

Four days ago, he had received a letter from Peng Sa-Hyuk, who had left for the Heavenly Martial Academy. It read: See you at the Heavenly Martial Festival. Well settle our match there.

Hyonwon Kang had immediately put the letter up so he could see it every morning, in moments of training fatigue, and before bed. It was a constant reminder to himself.

So you win and run off to the Heavenly Martial Academy, huh?

If stares could pierce, the letter would be in shreds by now.

Fine. Well meet at the Heavenly Martial Festival, and Ill crush you in front of everyone.

Gritting his teeth, Hyonwon Kang tore the letter from the wall. He was moving out today, and the letter was the last of his meager belongings after three years of living in the dorm with hardly any personal items.

At the main gates of the Azure Dragon Academy, he found Baek Su-Ryong chatting with Mae Geuk-Lyom.

Is that all youve got? Baek Su-Ryong asked, noticing his approach.ViiSiit novelbi/n(.)c/(o)m for latest novels

Yes Sir, Hyonwon Kang replied, still using the formal language he wasnt used to. He had decided to shed his pride and commit entirely to his training under Baek Su-Ryongs tutelage. Speaking formally to his teacher was only natural, and he had even impulsively cut his messy long hair to signify his determination to change.

Scratching his still awkwardly short hair, Hyonwon Kang said, I have everything I need.

Baek Su-Ryong nodded. Good, Ive also taken care of all the necessary paperwork. Grandpa, may I take this punk with me?

Come here for a moment, Mae Geuk-Lyom called Hyonwon Kang over to evaluate his attitude. Is it true that youre going to dedicate yourself to martial arts from now on?

Yes. From today onward, Ill be staying with Mr. Baek and concentrating on martial welcomes you.

Except for special circumstances, students who remained at the academy over the vacation period were required to stay in the dorms. However, Baek Su-Ryong had arranged for Hyonwon Kang to move out under the pretext of remedial training.

How the hell did Baek Su-Ryong persuade the Headmaster? Hyonwon Kang wondered.

You have a good look in your eyes now, Mae Geuk-Lyom noted, nodding in satisfaction. He had seen countless students in his years at the Azure Dragon Academy, including delinquents worse than Hyonwon Kang, like the one who had kidnapped his daughter

Baek Mu-Heun, that son of a bitch he grumbled.

G-Grandpa? Please take a deep breath and calm down!

Phew I was just reminded of that bastard for a moment.

After calming down, Mae Geuk-Lyom turned his attention back to Hyonwon Kang. The boys eyes had told him all that he needed to know. He placed a hand on Hyonwon Kangs shoulder and said, I believe you. There arent many days left until the end of school vacation, so learn as much as you can from Mr. Baek and return ready for the new semester.

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Im sorry for the trouble Ive caused in the past. Ill show you that Ive changed. Hyonwon Kang bowed deeply.

Mae Geuk-Lyoms lips curled slightly, acknowledging Hyonwon Kangs desire to change for the better. Thus, he decided to offer the boy some final words of advice, Quit drinking.

Ill never touch it again.

And stay away from women.

I will.

If I hear youve been to a brothel

A shiver ran down Hyonwon Kangs spine. Holy shit, is that killing intent!?

Ill cut off both you and your teachers jewels.

G-Grandpa? Why me too? Baek Su-Ryong yelled, bewildered.

Mae Geuk-Lyom replied expressionlessly, A teacher is also responsible for their students mistakes. Always remember that.

Yes

Okay

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Baek Su-Ryong and Hyonwon Kang nodded obediently, their faces pale from terror.

With that, it was time to leave.

Are you prepared to go through hell? Baek Su-Ryong asked as they walked.

Yes, I am, Hyonwon Kang replied determinedly. For three years now, he had strayed from the path of martial arts, so if he wanted to make up for the lost time, he had to put in the effort.

He would face Peng Sa-Hyuk and avenge his previous loss at the Heavenly Martial Festival. He would also say what he couldnt say to him before he left.

Seeing Hyonwon Kang grinning to himself, Baek Su-Ryong smirked and commented, Relax, or someone might mistake you for a debt collector.

Why dont you two warm up with a spar? Just remember, no internal arts allowed, Baek Su-Ryong suggested.

Thinking this was his chance to show his skills, Hyonwon Kang confidently picked up a wooden blade.

Keuk! Hyonwon Kang doubled over like a cooked shrimp as a wooden sword struck his stomach.

Wiji Cheon rushed to his side and asked worriedly, Sunbae, are you okay?

Im fine Bleargh! Having emptied his stomach earlier, Hyonwon Kang now vomited only bile. Wiping his mouth with his hand, he groaned, One One more round.

Again? Wiji Cheon looked as if he wanted to stop.

Again. Hyonwon Kang scrambled to his feet using his wooden blade as support, his eyes burning with determination. He had underestimated Wiji Cheon at first, but not any more. He raised his wooden blade toward Wiji Cheon as if it were a life-or-death battle.

Havent we already sparred nine rounds? Sunbae, maybe we should stop now Wiji Cheon mumbled, on the verge of tears.

Just one more time, Hyonwon Kang said firmly.

I decided to mediate, This will be the last round.

Okay.

Yes

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Hyonwon Kang and Wiji Cheon raised their wooden weapons. Their blades clashed once more, and I watched the show with a fan in hand.

As expected, Wiji Cheon is stronger.

Although Wiji Cheon had lost most of his inner qi after recovering from qi deviation, his skill remained, and in terms of pure skill he was far superior to Hyonwon Kang despite their age difference.

SMACK!

Oww!

In the end, Hyonwon Kang was struck in the stomach again and collapsed.

Um, S-Sunbae

Dont talk to me.

Okay.

Hyonwon Kang, the prodigious delinquent who had become a punching bag, lay on the ground, gazing up at the stars. I want to bury my head in the sink and fucking drown myself right now he mumbled hopelessly.

He looks pitiful. Very pitiful. I turned to Wiji Cheon and asked quietly, Cheon, could you help him wash up and then take him to his room?

O-Okay!

Hyonwon Kang got up with Wiji Cheons assistance, and they hobbled to the bathroom.

Even then, Hyonwon Kang remained irritable. Let go. I can manage

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I think youll fall if I let go

I wont say it again. Let go.

Really?

Yeah

Okay, Ill let go.

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Wiji Cheon released Hyonwon Kang.

Immediately, Hyonwon Kangs legs gave way, and he crumpled to the ground. To add insult to injury, his face collided with a rock on the ground.

CRACK!

I let go because you told me to, but are you okay?

After a moment, Hyonwon Kang looked at Wiji Cheon and smiled as if hed never been healthier. Hah, this is nothing.

But youre bleeding from both nostrils Wiji Cheon thought.