Chapter 32: Found It!


    Grandpa, over here! I smiled broadly and waved at the old man.


    Mae Geuk-Lyom pouted. He could probably tell that I was acting like this on purpose to elicit some kind of response from the crowd, and as expected, they erupted.


    G-Grandpa, he said?


    What did he just call the Headmaster?


    Impossible


    The students eyes widened in disbelief as they stared at the two of us with eyes that said, Theres no way, right?


    My grandson invited me to dinner, so I came Whats going on? Arent these students from our school? Mae Geuk-Lyom hammered the final nail in the coffin.


    !! Mae Geuk-Lyoms admission blew the students hesitation out of the water. The quick-thinking male students hastily picked up the liquor bottles around them, while the female students with torn skirts hid behind the folding screens and got changed.


    As they busied themselves, the students whispered in hushed but flustered tones.


    Did the Headmaster have any grandchildren?


    I dont know. He never talks about himself.


    Damn, that new instructor never made any mention of this on the interview paperwork.


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    Im going crazy. We were just having some fun, so why


    With the arrival of the constables and the Headmaster, what started out as a joke was now way out of hand.


    Fuck As the seriousness of the situation dawned upon him, Peng Sa-Hyuksposure vanished and he broke out in cold sweat.


    <em>To make Peng Sa-Hyuk shit his pants, just how scary is the Headmaster? Even Im starting to panic</em>


    Meanwhile, Mae Geuk-Lyoms eyes narrowed at the chaotic scene. Looks like you kids have gotten yourselves into trouble, he stated coldly.


    He twitched a white eyebrow, and the students bodies squirmed like they were about to have a seizure.


    <em>Dang, the intimidating Blood Cult Devil Instructor that I was in my past life was nothingpared to this terrifying old man.</em>


    Mae Geuk-Lyom turned his attention back to the constable guarding the door and said, Im the Headmaster of the Azure Dragon Academy. I oversee student welfare and discipline, and it seems that our children have caused trouble here So would you mind letting me through?


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    The constable gave Cheong Cheon a confused look, and Cheong Cheon in turn nced at me for instruction. I gave him the barest hint of a nod, and he said to his subordinate, Let him enter. Since the offenders this time are students, it is only right that we seek the aid of their custodians.


    Mae Geuk-Lyom walked into the inn and examined the mess around him. The asional student who made eye contact with him either gulped in horror or hung their heads in shame, shivering.


    The prospective instructors were no different. Everyone stood with their backs ramrod straight and their hands sped together as if they were guilty.


    Only Kwak Du-Yong stumbled around drunkenly for a bit before falling unconscious.


    Tsk tsk, Mae Geuk-Lyom clicked his tongue and shot me a meaningful nce before turning to Cheong Cheon. Head Constable, would you mind telling me what these kids have done wrong?


    Of course not.


    GULP.


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    The sound of someone gulping rumbled like thunder as Cheong Cheon summarized the events that had just transpired.


    To my surprise, when he was done, Mae Geuk-Lyom appeared fairly calm. To summarize, the kids drank alcohol illegally and vandalized the inn. They then tried to bribe you, the Head Constable, but when that failed, they threatened you, he concluded.


    A-About that, Headmaster Peng Sa-Hyuk started.


    However, before he could finish making excuses, Mae Geuk-Lyom interrupted, Also


    The old man turned toward Peng Sa-Hyuk, his cid face slowly twisting into a grimace. Peng Sa-Hyuk, the girls have torn skirts, some of the boys have bleeding lips, and yet you use your family name to shift the me to someone else?


    ROOOOOOOAR!


    An intangible force emanated from Mae Geuk-Lyoms body and paralyzed the students.


    Punks! How dare you still call yourselves students of the Azure Dragon Academy!


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    SHIVER SHIVER. RATTLE RATTLE.


    While the other students cowed, Peng Sa-Hyuk, the Young Master of the Peng n, clenched his teeth to prevent them from chattering.


    <em>If I remember right, his title was Sword Addict</em> I knew the old man was strong, but it was only now that I sensed the full extent of his strength. <em>Hes either at the pinnacle of the Peak Realm or has just reached the Supreme Peak.</em>


    I will meet all of you individually after you return to your dorms.


    "Yes, Headmaster. All the students, including Peng Sa-Hyuk, replied despondently. None of them dared to defy the old man.


    Mae Geuk-Lyom let out a long sigh and looked back at Cheong Cheon.


    Head Constable.


    The blood drained from the normal constables faces. Despite the fact that Mae Geuk-Lyom had focused his aura on the students, the spillover alone was enough to make most cower in fear.


    Even Cheong Cheon, for all his courage and audacity, observed Mae Geuk-Lyom warily. Im listening, he acknowledged.


    <em>Now thisThis is the intimidating aura of a real martial arts expert, unlike Peng Sa-Hyuk who only relies on his familys name. Theyre onpletely different levels.</em>


    Suddenly, Mae Geuk-Lyom, whose presencepletely dominated this space, bowed deeply to Cheong Cheon. My students have done something unsavory. Its my fault for failing to teach them properly, so Ill take responsibility for what theyve done.


    Everyone was shocked speechless. The students looked like terminally ill patients, while the prospective instructors stared nkly in disbelief.


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    I was no less surprised than them. <em>A martial artist of that caliber, bowing down to another? Thats not something you see often, even in the orthodox sects!</em>


    Cheong Cheon took some time topose himself, then asked, How are you nning to take responsibility?


    Arrest me in their stead. When children misbehave, it is the fault of their parents first and their teachers second. Since these childrens parents have entrusted them to the Azure Dragon Academy, however, all the fault lies with me.


    <em>Damn, thats even more impressive Before Mae Geuk-Lyom is a powerful martial master, hes a teacher.</em>


    So cool Ak Yeon-Ho swooned.


    Wow Myeong Il-Oh gaped.


    Several of the other prospective instructors also clenched their fists in respect.


    Erm Cheong Cheon pretended to look around, but in reality, he was watching for my signal.


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    When his gaze swept over me, I mouthed, End this with a warning.


    Cheong Cheon frowned for a moment, then sighed resignedly and said, Now that you have reminded me, I am ashamed of myself for scolding children. I will let you off with only a warning, which is within the limits of my authority. Please guide your students well so that such things dont happen again.


    Thank you for your consideration, Head Constable.


    Mae Geuk-Lyom straightened his back and red at the students with the eyes of a death god. Follow me, hemanded.


    Before they left, I couldnt help but interject, Ahem! Thanks to you kids, the innkeeper has suffered great losses. Dont you think he should bepensated?


    I felt a prickle of killing intent behind me (presumably from Peng Sa-Hyuk), but I ignored it and blinked at Cheong Cheon. Naturally, the righteous constable agreed with me.


    Of course, the innkeeper should bepensated  wees you.


    I agree. Please report the damages to the Azure Dragon Academy


    Ill pay for all the damages, Peng Sa-Hyuk insisted.


    I made a mental note of those words and smiled wryly. <em>Yay! Look forward to your bill, brat.</em>


    Meanwhile, Mae Geuk-Lyom and Cheong Cheon, who somehow seemed to have taken a liking to each other, exchanged nces.


    If you would excuse me, Ill be leaving with my students.


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    Sure, farewell.


    Right before leaving the inn, Mae Geuk-Lyom shot me a quick nce and said, Ill see youter. Alone.


    Okay! Take care, Grandpa!


    Ahem. Mae Geuk-Lyom rubbed his temples in dismay, then strode out of the inn. With expressions like prisoners on death row, Peng Sa-Hyuk and the students trailed after him.


    From now on, we will be vignt. If something simr happens again, we will arrest you immediately, Cheong Cheon warned the remaining instructors before also taking his leave.


    Phew


    Ugh


    The prospective instructors simultaneously released the breaths they had been holding, and some sank to the floor as soon as their tension waspletely released.


    Hyung-nim! Why didnt you tell us that the Sword Addict was your grandfather?


    POKE. POKE. PROD.


    Ak Yeon-Ho relentlessly poked me in the side.


    I pped his hand away and said, I was going to tell you when the time was right, but didnt you say you werent afraid of the Headmaster? You were scared shitless.


    Actually, the fact that Mae Geuk-Lyom frightened everyone surprised me more than anything else. I thought that the heir to the Peng n might be able to stand up to him, but I couldnt be more wrong. The instant Mae Geuk-Lyom appeared, the entire situation was resolved.


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    Ak Yeon-Ho gave me a dubious look and said, Didnt you know? The Sword Addict was one of the leaders of the previous generation.


    What about it? Its not like everyones terrified of him because of his martial arts, right?


    Myeong Il-Oh answered my question, Being strong is one thing, but more importantly, in his youth, he was friends andrades with people who are now grand elders and grandmasters ofrge sects and ns. Do you get what that means?


    Ahh In other words, my maternal grandfather could be sworn siblings with the Peng ns retired n Head. <em>Dang, this guy is more amazing that I imagined!</em>


    I rxed my stiff shoulders. You should watch out from now on. A man like that is my maternal grandfather.


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    Ugh, I feel like 10 years of my lifespan has been shaved off Earlier, when you insensitively demandedpensation for damages, I nearly freaked out


    That surprised me, too. Why did you bring that up all of a sudden?


    <em>Hoho. Of course I wouldnt suggest something so petty without good reason.</em> With a huge grin, I said, The innkeeper, Heo Cheon, is my acquaintance.


    As we chattered away, thest of the constables left the inn, leaving only the prospective instructors behind. One by one, they also started to walk out, but I called them back, shouting, Gentlemen, before you go, let me say a few words.


    I took a moment to memorize each of their faces, especially those who had helped Peng Sa-Hyuk frame Ak Yeon-Ho and those who had looked offended when I pped Peng Sa-Hyuk for his insolence. Of course, there were also the apathetic bystanders who were upset by Peng Sa-Hyuks actions but did not have the courage to speak out, instead keeping their heads down and waiting for everything to blow over.


    I had only one thing to say to such people. Shame on you, cowards. Do you still think youre qualified to be teachers after what youve done?


    I spun around and stormed out of the inn. A few people started muttering iprehensibly behind me, but I didnt give a shit.


    The next day, I put on my Heo Cheon mask and went to meet Bok Man-Chun.


    Good morning, he said, bowing his head in greeting, before briefing me on the events ofst night. As the manager of all my businesses, it came as no surprise that he had already heard about the incident.


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    There was a mishap at our inn involving students from the Azure Dragon Academy


    After listening to an abbreviated version of the story (Bok Man-Chun didnt seem to know about it in detail), I said, Demand ten times the cost of repairing the damage aspensation.


    Yes, I was already thinking of doing that Wait, what? Bok Man-Chuns jaw dropped.


    I repeated myself, but Bok Man-Chun still seemed uneasy. The The Peng ns Young Master is the one payingpensation. I think its fine if we ask for double, butisnt ten times a bit much? he asked.


    As Peng Sa-Hyuk was the heir to the Peng n, one of the Five Great ns, even if he was the one at fault, normal people still couldnt afford to take advantage of him. However, that was not the case this time.


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    In the message to Peng Sa-Hyuk, add this line: If you dontpensate me ten times the cost of fixing the damage, Ill send the bill to the Headmaster of the Azure Dragon Academy.


    Okay, but how does the Headmaster even factor into this?


    A tenfoldpensation was arge amount even for the Young Master of the Peng n, especially since I had deliberately chosen the most expensive food, drinks, and furnishings for yesterdays party.


    <em>Hell be eating his meals in the school dorms for a while.</em>


    I ced Peng Sa-Hyuk at the very top of my Students I Need to Rehabilitate Once I Join the Azure Dragon Academy mental list.


    Oh, and theres something else I need to tell you. Bok Man-Chun smiled confidently, then continued, Ive found the spiritual herbs and the ck market that you asked me about.


    <strong>Trantors Note:</strong> GRANDPA! Got to respect the old man.