Star Instructor, Master Baek Chapter 61: I Thought I Was Rich, But

Zzz Zzz Hyonwon Kangs loud snores echoed through the room as he sprawled on his bed. His puffy, swollen face and double nosebleeds were a sight to behold.

Well, at least he hasnt broken anything.

One of Hyonwon Kangs standout qualities was his natural strength. Every day, he subjected himself to grueling workouts that would leave most people sore for days, yet hed wake up the next morning feeling fine. It was safe to say that he possessed phenonal physical prowess.

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Mnya Peng Sa-Hyuk you bastard just a bit more he mumbled in his sleep.

A bit? Its a lot more, idiot, I scolded.

After checking up on Hyonwon Kang, I moved on to the next room. There, Wiji Cheon lay fast asleep, curled up like a shrimp.

Despite being fifteen, Wiji Cheons sleeping visage resembled that of a ten-year-old boy. When I first t him, he was an insane sword demon, but now, he exuded a much more innocent aura compared to his peers.

Well, he was a pure kid even when he was in the middle of qi deviation.

Pure as in he tore apart mountain birds and sliced up rabbits while harboring no evil in his heart.

Mommy Wiji Cheon murmured, clutching the sword tightly to his chest.

If youre seeing this, you are at the wrong place.

I stared at him, assessing his talents and weaknesses. Unlike Hyonwon Kang, Wiji Cheon had a slight build with thin limbs. He was still in the midst of his growth spurt, so there was room for him to grow taller, but for now, he looked like he would have an average physique as an adult. Decent for a swordsman, but not exceptional.

Still, Wiji Cheons true talent lay not in his physique, but in his insight - the kind of insight and focus that allowed him to independently master the intricate Unlimited Sword to a fairly high level, even though it was a fake.

Above all, this boy loved the sword.

A swordsman should love swords.

Isnt that obvious?

Most swordsn see the sword as a re tool, a weapon for killing. They use it, but they dont really love it.

What do you an by love the sword? Is it a matter of mindset?

A sword is a sword.

Master Sword Saint, Im not trying to preach here, but

A sword is a sword. If you want to understand the sword, you have to look at it every welcos you.

I couldnt help but rember Master Sword Saint caressing his beloved sword after rcilessly killing a human without hesitation. That sword that Master Sword Saint had cherished so dearly had shattered imdiately upon his death.

Mommy Daddy As if trapped in a nightmare, Wiji Cheon shuddered and clung tightly to his sword, cold sweat forming on his pale forehead.

Hes still dealing with the aftermath of his qi deviation.

Despite his cheerful facade, Wiji Cheon had only recovered from his qi deviation episode less than a month ago. While his physical health was nearly restored, the ntal scars would take much longer to heal.

Nooo Im scared

I placed my hand on Wiji Cheons pale forehead and channeled so inner qi to warm him up. Its okay, its okay, I comforted.

Wiji Cheons expression eased slightly. Daddy please dont go

Dont worry, Daddy isnt going anywhere.

As I gently stroked Wiji Cheons head, he gradually drifted into a deep welcos you.

Wow, I feel like Im raising my own child.

After ensuring that Wiji Cheon was sound asleep, I rose from my seat and stepped outside. The moonlit night enveloped , and as I road the manors grounds, I thought about various things.

Master Crazy Demon and Master Sword Saint. Hyonwon Kang and Wiji Cheon.

Both possessed remarkable talents, yet upon closer inspection, they were entirely different types of prodigies. Hyonwon Kang had been blessed with extraordinary physical abilities, nerves of steel, and keen eyesight that allowed him to replicate most techniques after a single glimpse.

In contrast, Wiji Cheon possessed insight, focus, and a profound connection with the sword that enabled him to comprehend and master intricate martial arts forms. It was this affinity that made the enigmatic yet profound Unlimited Sword a perfect fit for Wiji Cheon.

At the mont, Wiji Cheon was ahead of Hyonwon Kang. However, with Kangs unwavering dedication, stamina, and foundation in the Earth Shattering Blade, the gap would surely close as he learned the Asura Blood Heaven Blade.

Most importantly, having a rival would help both of them grow.

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I can only imagine how formidable theyll beco

I smiled with satisfaction. The thought of my hand-picked disciples making waves at the Heavenly Martial Festival was exhilarating.

In the end, I guess Im a teacher through and through. However, if I want to get what I want, I have to first beco stronger myself.

In order to properly guide these two prodigies, I had to first get stronger myself. Lost in thought, I continued my leisurely stroll.

With regards to outer arts, I practice the Eighteen Strikes of the Viridian Forest daily, so thats not an issue. The real challenge is increasing my proficiency in the Heaven Defying Divine Art

The Heaven Defying Divine Art was classified into minor mastery, interdiate mastery, and complete mastery, based on ones level of achievent. Presently, I had achieved full minor mastery, having reached the three-star milestone of the Heaven Defying Divine Art, and was on the cusp of entering interdiate mastery.

I need more elixirs.

If youre seeing this, you are at the wrong place.

Once the Heaven Defying Divine Art surpassed four stars and ventured into interdiate mastery, the demand for elixirs increased exponentially. That ant that at least until the culmination of interdiate mastery, the Art would continue to drain my reserves.

This is going to cost quite a bit. It seems Ill have to et with Bok Man-Chun sooner rather than later.

It was ti to formulate my future plans.

Suddenly, I felt a gentle touch on my back. Old man, youre late, I said.

Hoho, I intended to surprise you from behind but I guess I was caught. Wiji Yeol, the head of one of the Eight Great Clans of the extinct Blood Cult, grinned and scratched the back of his head.

I presu you ca from the smithy?

Yes. Ive practically taken up residence there lately. Its been ages since Ive worked in a genuine smithy, so pardon if I cant help myself.

Ever since he adopted a false identity arranged by Cheong Cheon to enter the city, Wiji Yeol had been laboring at a smithy I owned.

Take it easy, youre not a spring chicken anymore.

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Ill try. Anyway, hows Cheon?

Hes exhausted and turned in early. He spent the entire day sparring with the Azure Dragon Academy senior I brought.

Ah, so today was the day the new kid was moving in. I hope they didnt clash too fiercely

Dont worry. Until this morning, Cheon stuck to like glue, but once he laid eyes on his senior, he switched loyalties disgustingly fast.

We shared a laugh and exchanged pleasantries for a while. It had been a while since I last saw Wiji Yeol, and his countenance radiated joy.

These days, Im really content. Its all thanks to you.

Ever since I healed Wiji Cheons qi deviation, Wiji Yeol had regarded as a lifelong benefactor.

You not only saved my only grandchild, but you also provided us with new identities. Youve even fulfilled my lifelong wish Ill never be able to repay you in this lifeti.

Then youll have to live a long life, so youll have plenty of ti to repay the favor, right? I quipped playfully.

Wiji Yeol burst into laughter and patted my shoulder. Hehehe, indeed, Ill need to live a very long life for your sake!

If youre seeing this, you are at the wrong place.

Thats the spirit.

Hehehehe!

SMACK! SMACK! SMACK!

Ouch! My shoulder is stinging This old mans hand is like a pot lid

Realizing that I needed to change the subject swiftly before my shoulder was injured, I deftly sidestepped Wiji Yeol and changed the topic, asking, By the way, any progress on crafting a sword superior to the Blood Demon Sword?

Wiji Yeol froze. Hmm Well, I do have sothing to report in that regard, he said hesitantly.

Previously, I had entrusted teor Iron to Wiji Yeol, the Blood Cults premier blacksmith, with the task of creating a sword that would surpass the Blood Demon Sword, and he had begun to work on it.

Are you okay? Is sothing amiss?

Wiji Yeol, who had been jovial just monts earlier, slowly t my gaze and apologized, Im sorry to say this, but uhm Its going to cost a substantial sum.

I heaved a sigh of relief, relieved that the situation wasnt as dire as I had feared. How much are we talking about?

Well, Ive itemized everything I need and compiled it for you. This is the list of equipnt and materials.

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Wiji Yeol delved into his bag, producing a long list of items along with their prices.

Its not as exorbitant as I thought.

Do we really need all this? So of this stuff seems pretty expensive.

To begin with, teor Iron alone is not enough to forge the sword. Its in short supply, and the swords strength cos primarily from an alloy of teor Iron and several other tals. In addition, well need a variety of equipnt to work with different types of iron

Hey, arent you the top blacksmith of the Blood Cult? A craftsman who can create exquisite swords even in a humble forge

Wiji Yeol blinked in confusion. What do you an? Do you think a blacksmith makes swords using only his bare hands? Its only natural that superior swords require first-class materials and conditions. In fact, the more skilled the craftsman, the more particular he is about his equipnt!

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Trust , if you can secure these items, I will forge a masterpiece that will undoubtedly surpass the Blood Demon Sword

Wiji Yeols expression turned sour. This is way too much, huh I understand. In that case, Ill cut back on a few things and just leave the essentials

No, dont skimp on your craft. I shook my head. To produce the finest work, one needed the finest materials and environnt. Leave the list as it is. Ill procure everything you need.

Thank you. And I apologize

No need to apologize, I have the ans, I replied, grinning sheepishly.

Well, at least, until this point, I believed I had the ans.