Star Instructor, Master Baek Chapter 165: A Glorious Homecoming

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"You said you'd be right back, so why are you so late? Did you get into a fight sowhere?" Mae Geuklyom frowned, scrutinizing Baek Suryong, who had finally returned after several hours.

He'd been worried sothing might've happened since Baek Suryong was much later than expected, but thankfully, his grandson didn't appear injured at all. Instead, the little rascal was grinning from ear to ear.

"Sorry, I got held up at the outhouse," Baek Suryong replied slyly, his face as content as if he'd stumbled upon free money on the ground.

"Hmph, that must have been one hell of a satisfying dump," Namgung Su sneered.

Unfazed by Namgung Su's sarcasm, Baek Suryong grinned mischievously and leaned closer to the prudish man. "How did you know that? Damn, I felt like I was passing a coiled dragon. As if I had just relieved myself of ten years of accumulated constipation. Well, I suppose you must be familiar with that feeling as well. Judging by the constant scowl on your face, you're probably constipated all the ti, aren't you, Mr. Namgung?"

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"Ridiculous. Disgusting. Stay away from ," Namgung Su grimaced and quickly backed away, clearly unwilling to take part in this baloney.

Mae Geuklyom clicked his tongue. "You cheeky brat. Anyway, what are you grinning like that for?"

"So good things happened," Baek Suryong admitted.

"You had a lucky encounter in the Valley of Evil, didn't you?" Mae Geuklyom guessed.

As expected, Mae Geuklyom was sharp. Noticing the change in his grandson's aura, he figured Baek Suryong must have had a lucky encounter in the Valley of Evil.

Baek Suryong nodded eagerly. "I did gain a lot in the Valley of Evil. I can't really explain it all, but…"

"No need to tell everything," Mae Geuklyom cut in firmly. "Secrets related to one's martial arts are never easy to share, even with family. Nevertheless, don't get complacent. Only through relentless training can you reach higher levels."

"I'll keep that in mind." Baek Suryong replied respectfully.

Grandpa's right. Once I get back to the Azure Dragon Academy, I need to sort through everything I've gained.

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He obtained a lot this ti in the Valley of Evil. From the Blood Cult's hidden underground cave, he secured the Blood Elixir and the Black Dragon Armor. On top of that, he also absorbed half of the Ice Essence left behind by the Nine Yin Witch.

Moreover, I've ford an army to fight against the Blood Cult in the future.

Blue Eyed Freak had agreed to his plan to rebuild the Valley of Evil. Though it was now in ruins, soon enough, outcasts with nowhere else to turn would gather there again. If Blue Eyed Freak could control and train them, they'd beco a formidable force in the upcoming war against the Blood Cult.

Once I'm back, I'll imdiately send supplies through the White Dragon Conglorate.

Baek Suryong grinned to himself again, lost in thought.

Suddenly, Ak Yeonho approached him quietly and whispered, "Hyung-nim, the kids are behaving strangely."

"What's wrong?"

Currently, the instructors were riding on horseback while the students, still nursing their injuries, traveled in carriages.

Ak Yeonho, who had just peeped inside one of the carriages, furrowed his brows. "I told the students to rest since they're injured, but they're all sitting cross-legged, ditating. No matter how many tis I tell them to stop, they keep going. The atmosphere inside is way too intense…"

"Leave them be." Baek Suryong chuckled. "Those sheltered brats have finally seen firsthand how terrifying the murim is. They've realized how pathetic it feels to be weak."

The students had danced on the edge of death multiple tis in the Valley of Evil. If luck hadn't been on their side, so or all of them might have died.

They must have learned a lot from that.

Baek Suryong glanced at the carriage. He was separated from the students because of the Bloody Ripper, so he didn't know what kind of battles they had fought, but looking at their wounds, he could imagine how brutal they had been. So injuries would take a long ti to heal, while others would leave lifelong scars.

"Thankfully, I heard that Hyonwon Kang's leg will heal soon. The physicians were amazed at his monstrous recovery speed," Ak Yeonho remarked, watching Baek Suryong's expression carefully. He was worried that if Hyonwon Kang ended up with a permanent limp, Baek Suryong might bla himself.

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Noticing Ak Yeonho's concern, Baek Suryong chuckled, "Of course he's healing fast. Whose student do you think he is?"

Unlike the initial chase, the journey back to Azure Dragon Academy was leisurely. Preventing the students' injuries from getting worse was the priority, so the group couldn't travel fast. As a result, the journey back would take several tis longer than the journey to the Valley of Evil. However, there was soone among them who couldn't wait that long.

"Headmaster, I'll head back first. I've got a mountain of classes to teach and piles of work to handle," Namgung Su said.

Mae Geuklyom replied, "Very well. Thank you for your efforts. I'll be sure to bring the students back safely."

Namgung Su turned to Baek Suryong, his usually stoic face showing a rare hint of resignation. "You. Don't cause any more trouble and co straight back to the academy."

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"What? Who are you calling a troublemaker…"

Before Baek Suryong could finish speaking, Namgung Su spun on his heel and disappeared in an instant, moving so swiftly it seed like he had vanished into thin air.

Grinding his teeth, Baek Suryong muttered under his breath, "That guy…"

"Hahahaha!" The students watching the scene from the carriage windows burst out laughing.

"Ahem!" Mae Geuklyom cleared his throat, breaking the lighthearted mood. "Although it took us three days to get here, the journey back will take about fifteen. While you're recovering, take care not to aggravate your internal injuries or reopen your wounds."

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"With the extra ti, why don't we help the students with their martial arts? They seem eager to learn," Baek Suryong suggested.

Mae Geuklyom nodded. "That's a good idea. Their eyes definitely look more resolute now."

Thus, the three instructors took turns teaching the five students.

Wiji Cheon ditated while hugging the Soul Sword. Whenever he had questions about swordsmanship, he would get up and approach Baek Suryong or Mae Geuklyom.

Hyonwon Kang, who was the most severely injured, sat silently and reflected on the battles in the Valley of Evil. Occasionally, he would ask Baek Suryong for advice on the Asura Blood Heaven Blade, but his expression was so grim that the instructors were hesitant to take the initiative.

Ya Suhyeok was the first to recover fully. As such, Mae Geuklyom, Baek Suryong, and Ak Yeonho took turns sparring with him. Through these sessions, Ya Suhyeok constantly pondered how to effectively use the Eighteen Strikes of the Viridian Forest in real combat.

Lastly, driven by the dedication of his juniors, Geo Sangwoong, as the only uninjured one, took every chance when the carriage stopped to train diligently.

They're all martial arts geniuses. They know how to improve on their own, Baek Suryong marveled.

Yet, while the others were reflecting and honing their skills, Yeo Min remained lying in bed.

I should talk to her soon, Baek Suryong thought, waiting for the right mont.