Chapter 104: The Boy Grows Into A Younger Man (3)

Hebei.

Winter.

Time relentlessly flowed.

Even when it felt gradual, it repeatedly moved ahead, and the passage of years was unstoppable.

Even after Yi-gang left for the Azure Forest, time stored shifting.

It was a snowy winter when he left, and now one other winter had come. A 12 months had handed since he left Xian.

It will need to have been a 12 months since Yi-gangs father and youthful brother on the Baek Noble Clan final noticed him.

However for Peng Mu-ah, it was completely different.

It had been nearly a 12 months and a half since she final noticed Yi-gang.

The ruler of the Hebei area, the Peng Clan of Hebei.

In a country but majestic corridor, Peng Mu-ah was alone.

The winters in Hebei have been harsh. She was deep in thought, carrying a thick fur coat, holding a brush in a single hand.

Hmm Its been some time, why havent you written a letter? Peng Mu-ah muttered to herself after which shook her head.

No, that sounds a bit too Is Azure Forest okay? Youre not alone there, are you? Dont overlook you could have buddies No. This additionally sounds a bit off.

She was writing a letter to Yi-gang.

Although Yi-gang had promised to go to the Seven Stars Convention later, that appeared like a distant future occasion.

To a woman right now of the 12 months, a 12 months felt like an eternity.

So misplaced in thought and shaking her brush repeatedly, black ink splattered on her white fox fur coat.

However Peng Mu-ah was so engrossed in her letter that she didnt discover.

Surprisingly, her handwriting was fairly good. A behavior of biting her decrease lip when centered emerged.

It was some time later that her expression modified.

With a barely stiffened expression, she casually put down the comb and slowly lowered her proper hand beneath her knee.

Peng Mu-ah grabbed the wood blade at her ft and moved like lightning.

She swung the blade immediately in direction of the ornately adorned moon gate window.

Crash!

It was a harmful blow that might have made any servant in command of upkeep cry out in despair.

The wood blade tore by way of the home windows paper and shattered the latticework.

Via the torn hole, someone’s face appeared.

Although she was centered on the letter, Peng Mu-ah had sensed the presence of an intruder past the window.

Nonetheless, the wood blade that effortlessly sliced by way of the window instantly stopped at one level.

Grip

Irrespective of how a lot drive Peng Mu-ah utilized, the wood blade wouldn’t transfer.

The intruder smirked.

Such audacity, this woman.

He was holding onto Peng Mu-ahs wood blade.

Regardless of it being a wood blade, the truth that he caught it barehanded whereas it was being swung with such drive was astounding.

Come right here!

The intruder pulled the wood blade with nice energy.

Peng Mu-ah felt herself being dragged. It wasnt the primary time she had encountered this system.

Boldly, she let go of the wood blade and used the momentum of being pulled to leap ahead.

She aimed to hit the opponent within the face along with her brow. It was not a habits befitting a girl of a noble clan.

However the intruder blocked even that.

He stretched out his hand to dam her brow and gently pushed her again, making certain she was not damage.

Peng Mu-ah stopped attacking and stood quietly.

Brother, I instructed you to not spy on me!

The goal of her wood blade swing was none aside from her personal brother.

Peng Gu-hwi, who was laughing by way of the torn moon gate window, tore off the damaged window body with a hearty gesture.

Past the torn window, there was not solely Peng Gu-hwi but additionally his twin brother, Peng Gu-in.

Our Mu-ah is certainly unimaginable. To detect us even once we hid our presence.

Brother Gu-in too How may you be so massive and but make no sound?

As Peng Mu-ah stated, the twins stature was certainly outstanding.

They have been tall, however greater than that, it was the muscle tissues masking their our bodies that have been most hanging. Their physique appeared to embody the fierce aura of the 5 Tigers Breaking the Gate Blade Method.

Each have been already rising masters in Jianghu with their status. But, they have been utterly at a loss with their a lot youthful sister.

We couldnt interrupt because you have been so engrossed in writing the letter.

However nonetheless!

Peng Mu-ah glared at her brothers as if she was actually offended.

Peng Gu-hwi and Peng Gu-in regarded embarrassed and likewise discovered their little sister endearing as they fidgeted.

Golden Needle Phantom cautiously requested, How previous is Younger Grasp Baek Ha-jun, Clan Head?

Ha-jun is 14 this 12 months. Two years youthful than Yi-gang.

Since Yi-gang, who was coaching vigorously within the Azure Forest, was 16, Baek Ha-jun had turned 14.

Sword Cry at merely 14

I couldnt try this at his age both.

Inevitably, Golden Needle Phantom had to consider the third-generation disciples of the Azure Forest.

Have been there any amongst them who had achieved Sword Cry?

There definitely werent any earlier than I left

A minimum of till three months in the past, he hadnt heard any such tales. Even when Yi-gang sometimes talked about his youthful brothers expertise with the sword, he hadnt taken it severely.

Certainly, the blood of the Baek Clan was extraordinary.

Ahem, how lengthy do you propose to remain, Physician?

Now that your well being has a lot improved, I must be returning.

You might keep a bit longer if you want.

The Clan Head confirmed appreciable kindness to Golden Needle Phantom. His courtesy was distinctive, even contemplating their reputations and positions within the outdoors world.

Initially, it was thought that this was as a result of Golden Needle Phantom had cured his sickness, however that wasnt the case.

Properly, if you’re returning, may you please ship this to Yi-gang?

His eldest son, Yi-gang, had joined the Azure Forest. Baek Ryu-san was exhibiting respect as a result of Golden Needle Phantom was his sons martial uncle.

Please take this with you.

What is that this?

Its tea leaves that heat the physique.

Golden Needle Phantom regarded intently at Baek Ryu-san. Asking to ship tea leaves to a son in a distant land. Such an act didnt swimsuit the nickname Iron-blooded Cruel.

The Clan Head appeared to really feel the identical method.

Its a tea they drink within the chilly Northern Sea. I acquired it as a present lately. I’ve a variety of inner warmth, so I dont want it. It could be a disgrace to waste it.

Hehe, certainly. I’ll accomplish that.

Ahem.

Golden Needle Phantom stifled amusing as he stood up.

As he was about to bow to the Clan Head and return to his quarters, Ha-jun blocked his path.

Um

Golden Needle Phantom opened his eyes extensive in shock.

Baek Ha-jun was the least clingy amongst all the kids he had met. In fact, aside from Dam Hyun, however apart from being well mannered, Ha-jun was fairly just like Dam Hyun.

Whats the matter?

Whenever you return, may you ship this for me?

He was higher at speaking than he thought, Golden Needle Phantom mused as he took what Ha-jun handed over.

Its a reply to my brothers letter.

Alright, In poor health ship it.

Baek Ha-jun hesitated, as if he had extra to say.

Golden Needle Phantom waited patiently for him.

Is my brother additionally studying swordsmanship?

Sure. Hes studying martial arts from the Grand Library Grasp, my junior brother, and Senior Brother Do Gang from Knowledge Sword Pavilion can be exhibiting curiosity in him.

In that case, perhaps

Baek Ha-jun began to fiddle with the deal with of his sword.

Golden Needle Phantom had a sudden realization. He appeared to grasp why Baek Ha-jun was hesitating and asking questions.

Yi-gang hasnt achieved Sword Cry but. Hehe, thats what you needed to ask, wasnt it?

Youthful siblings normally aspired to surpass their elder brothers. Baek Ha-jun, who had reached the realm of Sword Cry, most likely needed to match himself together with his brother.

Not like the happy expression of Golden Needle Phantom, Baek Ha-jun regarded bewildered.

Oh, no, thats not it. I used to be simply interested by how hes doing.

What? Hmm, wasnt it written within the letter?

Properly, it simply had easy issues. About how scrumptious the meals is, how hes taking a variety of elixirs. Issues like that. And one thing a couple of fox story. It didnt point out how hes been lately.

Golden Needle Phantom nodded. Yi-gang had a carefree side to his persona.

Ahem, Im a bit curious too.

Then, Iron-blooded Cruel, who had been silent, chimed in.

He appeared interested by his childs life too.

Properly um.

Nonetheless, Golden Needle Phantom wore a troubled expression.

Im unsure if I ought to say this.

Baek Ha-jun and Baek Ryu-san waited for him to talk.

Golden Needle Phantom reluctantly started to speak.