Chapter 67: Your Student Will Be the Valedictorian?

Chapter 67: Your Student Will Be the Valedictorian?

Elder, what brings you here at the crack of dawn? I asked, surprised to find Elder Gong up and about before me. Judging by the pleasant scent emanating from his body, he had already taken a morning bath. What an early bird

I spent all of last night in contemplation. Elder Gong sat upright and stared at me with an imposing gaze, enhanced by his impeccable white martial arts outfit and neatly slicked back hair.

I squirmed and asked nervously, What were you thinking about?

Your kindness and dedication to your craft, Mr. Baek. At first, I only came here to tease you for my own amusement. After all, a frail old man like me learning martial arts with youngsters who could be my grandchildren is a ridiculous notion. Yet you took my joke seriously, even to the point of endangering your own well-being.

My well-being? What the hell is he talking about? Wait, his choice of words he cant be thinking aboutViiSiit novelbi/n(.)c/(o)m for latest novels

Before I could inquire further, Elder Gong shot me a determined look and declared, I deeply apologize for mocking your sincerity. From now on, I will dedicate myself to learning and earnestly follow your guidance!

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Ah, yes. Thank you. I was at a loss for words in front of Elder Gongs determined gaze.

Since it would be rude of me not to reveal my name to my teacher, allow me to reintroduce myself. I am Gongson Su, and I would like to apply for one months tuition from you.

Huh?

Please accept me, Master. Gongson Su stood, ready to bow.

I hastily stopped him. No, seriously, why are you being like this? Elder!

Since you are my master, please use casual speech with me

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Youre not making any sense! Speaking casually would be rude to a sixty-five-year-old man. If other people found out about this, Gongson Su risked being ridiculed by his peers.

I feel uncomfortable if I dont show proper respect to a senior. How about we both stick to what were comfortable with? Also, you over there, why arent you stopping him?! I offered Elder Gong a compromise as I glanced at Shadow, who was standing in a dark corner and pretending to be invisible.

I will respect both your wishes, Shadow said meekly and politely, in stark contrast to the person who had exuded murderous intent just the day before.

I think Im losing my mind. Are you all right in the head? I shook my head and turned back to Gongson Su. Just because Im teaching you martial arts doesnt mean I should disrespect an elder. Are you comfortable talking like we did before?

Are you certain about that? Gongson Su smirked, as if he had already anticipated this result.

This crafty old geezer I rolled my eyes at him.

Hoho, I simply wanted to demonstrate my commitment. You have free rein to boss me around for a month.

Uh huh I said hesitantly, but I understood why Gongson Su was being overly deferential. After all, I had removed decades of impurities from his body. It was only natural that he felt indebted to me.

However, it was also thanks to his impure energy that my mastery of the Heaven Defying Divine Art was now at the four star level. Well, he doesnt need to know that I also benefited greatly from helping him, and throwing away a favor by saying that it was actually a fair trade is pure stupidity.

Its time for the morning workout. Shall we head to the training yard?

Yes, Master! Gongson Su replied enthusiastically as if announcing his welcomes you.

Seriously, this geezer!

Start by going through the qigong exercises that you showed me yesterday.

SWOOSH! WHOOSH!

HOHOHO! My body feels as light as a feather! Gongson Su laughed as he did the exercises twice as fast as before.

Concerned, I cautioned, Elder! Please slow down, youll hurt your back

CRACK!

Unfortunately, I was too late. As an ominous sound rang out across the manor, Gongson Su collapsed.

OWW, MY BAAACK!

E-Elder! Shadow shouted, rushing to Gongson Sus side.

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I told you to slow down I mumbled, also stepping forward to check Gongson Sus condition. Fortunately, he had only pulled a muscle.

Haa I sighed, doing a facepalm. It seemed like we still had a long way to go.

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Youve started tutoring? Mae Geuk-Lyom frowned as we patrolled the school premises together. There were no breaks for the Student Welfare Department even during vacation. Rather, because most other teachers had let their guard down, now was the best time for students to drink, smoke, and engage in illicit relationships without getting caught.

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I wont stop you, but dont let it affect your work at the academy. That would be placing the cart before the horse.

Yes, Ill make sure it doesnt happen

SHIIING!

Mae Geuk-Lyom drew his sword and thrust it in front of him. To my relief, it wasnt pointed at me, but at two students engaging in an intimate act behind the cafeteria.

S-Save me

Teacher, please

The couple hugged each other tightly in terror, their messy clothes indicating that they had been in the middle of undressing. For some reason I could not fathom, they had decided to make love outdoors with only a rudimentary illusion formation to protect them.

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Well, unfortunately for them, Mae Geuk-Lyom had sensed their presence and destroyed the formation with one strike.

SHIVER, SHIVER.

Dont be scared, Im not going to kill you, he said, smiling.

"KYAAAAAAAAAAH!

Several minutes later, I emerged from the dorms after carrying two unconscious kids back to their bedrooms.

Mae Geuk-Lyom, who was cleaning his sword, asked, Where were we just now?

I absolutely wont let tutoring compromise my teaching responsibilities.

Good.

We resumed our patrol, disciplining all rule-breakers we found along the way. Those caught smoking had to finish smoking with their pipes shoved into their noses, and those caught drinking were hung upside down on trees until they threw up everything in their stomachs.

As for those who were caught engaging in intimate acts, well, lets just say their fate was too horrifying for me to go into detail about.

During this whole time, Mae Geuk-Lyom remained perfectly composed and unflappable. He even had the luxury to casually converse with me about my tutees.

Sixty-five, huh? Hes around the same age as me, Mae Geuk-Lyom exclaimed, surprised by Gongson Sus determination.

Hes in good shape, with a strong will.

If he passes the exam, hell be the oldest student in history.

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Theres also Wiji Cheon, a very talented kid. Im confident that hell be the valedictorian of this years entrance exam.

Your student will be the valedictorian? What a joke. A third voice suddenly interrupted.

Theres only one person around here with such an annoying voice I grumbled, turning around.

As expected, it was Namgoong Su. What was unusual, however, was that he was followed by a group of young children.

Mae Geuk-Lyom asked, Mr. Namgoong, who are those kids? They arent students of the academy.

Theyre kids that Ive been tutoring in preparation for this years entrance exam. Im taking them on an advance tour of the school grounds, Namgoong Su replied.

An advance tour?

Yes. Namgoong Su grinned arrogantly at me. After all, Im confident that this years valedictorian will be one of these kids.

I glanced at the kids beaming with pride behind him. As the saying goes, like teacher, like student

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The imperial examination was a civil service examination system in Imperial China administered for the purpose of selecting state officials. It played a significant role in tempering the power of hereditary aristocracy and military authority, and contributed to the rise of a gentry class of scholar-bureaucrats.