Book 3 Chapter 2

Youth in White, Youth in Blue.

This afternoon, another absurd incident occurred where part of Geomhon Hall, one of Cheongwan Dormitory's facilities, turned into ruins.

Of course, it was not a loss for them; rather, it was beneficial.

"It seems Jongri Department's Chu Ganyeon made contact with them. Today is truly a day where many things are happening all at once."

"Is that so?"

The Youth in Blue looked at the Youth in White with an intrigued gaze. The Youth in Blue, clad in martial attire, wore three swords, while the White Silk Nobleman held an ancient-looking folding fan.

"Heh heh, they say the atmosphere wasn't very good. It seems the first impression was quite negative."

The Youth in White said with a slight smile.

"Really? That's not very good news. To have the relationship with a beloved junior already sour. But since we wouldn't be joining hands with him anyway, it's not something to worry too much about, is it?"

"Of course. We and he are incompatible relationships anyway. Coexistence is out of the question…"

The Youth in White lightly tapped his left hand with the folding fan he held, agreeing with the Youth in Blue. They were in a position where they could never stand on the same side.

"What was the cause of this? You weren't planning to contact him yet, were you? Doesn't that seem like too hasty an action? I don't think someone of your caliber would make such a trivial mistake…"

"Of course, I was only planning to continue observing him. But it seems Chu Ganyeon of the department went to warn their foolish junior at Cheonmu Restaurant and coincidentally bumped into him. It was an unexpected, accidental event."

"Foolish junior?"

"It's a child named Yoon Junho who entered through special admissions this year. To use Chu Ganyeon's words, he called him a stupid idiot, a fool of a junior. He even went as far as to call him a disgrace to the sect."

The Youth in Blue's right eyebrow twitched slightly. He had always disliked their narrow-minded nature. His lifelong principle was that the successors of the Nine Sects should always be upright and honorable, like pillars of the orthodox sects. Of course, the Youth in White was well aware of his usual life principles.

"I told him the same thing, but he raged, saying that someone who can't even execute one move of the Plum Blossom Swordplay isn't his disciple."

For a moment, surprise flashed across the Youth in Blue's face. Like anyone else, he had to doubt his own hearing.

"A disciple of the Hwasan Sect can't execute the Plum Blossom Swordplay?"

"Not even a single move."

The Youth in White nodded and said.

"Is that a new joke? You're not telling me to believe that, are you? If a disciple of the Hwasan Sect can't execute the Plum Blossom Swordplay, which is practically synonymous with Hwasan martial arts, then what are they learning?"

The Youth in White smiled faintly and shook his head.

"It's an absurd story that sounds like a joke, but it's true. I doubted my ears the first time I heard it."

"It's truly absurd. Then he can't be blamed for being cursed. But how did he get in here with that kind of skill? Was this place so easy and accommodating?"

The question posed by the Youth in Blue was natural. What kind of place was Cheonmu Academy that an inexperienced brat who couldn't execute even one move of the Plum Blossom Swordplay could dare to enter?

"It seems he had the active recommendation of Great Hero Yu, the Plum Blossom Swordmaster. However, he barely scraped through as the last one. If not for the unfortunate incident that caused three people to be eliminated during the special admission exam, his passing would have been uncertain."

The incident the Youth in White was referring to was the series of events where an unknown individual unexpectedly appeared during the special admission exam this year and incapacitated three participants. The Youth in Blue was also well aware of this incident.

"Ah, speaking of which, what happened to that guy?"

The "guy" the Youth in Blue was referring to was Bi Ryuyeon.

"Surprisingly, he was having a meal at the same table as Mo Yonghwi. And, the junior of Chu Ganyeon, who was the cause of this incident, was also at that table. There were also two other freshmen. These two freshmen were with Bi Ryuyeon during the Geomhon Hall Hocheon River incident that happened this afternoon. Their names are Hyo Ryong and Jang Hong, and their exact identities and backgrounds are still under investigation. They are currently being investigated."

His statement that they were under investigation meant that he would provide the most perfect and detailed results within three days. His information gathering ability was so unparalleled that it was close to perfection. The Youth in Blue had never once doubted the Youth in White's information analysis skills.

"It's not surprising that they were at the same table. Isn't it natural for the winner of the Seungeon Mujae to share a room with the top scorer of the special admission exam?"

The Youth in White smiled at the Youth in Blue's sharp observation.

"Heh heh, that was a precise observation. I'm glad your insight is becoming more and more excellent. In fact, as I foresaw, they were gathered at one table, but there are no signs of them colluding yet. Moreover, given his almost obsessive personality, it's almost impossible for him to scheme with others. He's not the type of person to plan things with others. His fastidiousness wouldn't allow it."

"Like you?"

The Youth in White's eyes widened at the Youth in Blue's sudden remark. He looked as if he had been caught off guard.

"What do you mean by that?"

"Don't you also extremely dislike scheming with people inferior to you? People inferior to you are merely your subordinates, not colleagues. You too have a fastidiousness like Mo Yonghwi. Am I wrong?"

"Ho ho, I can't possibly keep up with you anymore. Your insight is becoming sharper and sharper."

The Youth in White feigned a casual remark.

"Haha, that kind of lie is completely unconvincing. Who could escape the web of your brilliant mind? If there were such a person, they would be a genius of the ages or a monster."

"Haha, that's too much praise. If anyone heard that, they'd think I was truly a monster. At this bright age, I don't want to be called a monster. Wouldn't that be a loss of dignity?"

The Youth in White retorted with a laugh.

"In any case, I'm relieved that there are no signs of collusion yet. Then, what do you intend to do about that matter? Since they've made their move once, isn't it our turn? We are already preparing. We need to quickly conclude that matter and restore the honor of our Nine Sects. There are also rumors that the Palgahoe and Gununghoe have completely joined hands, so it would be good to hurry."

The Youth in Blue asked the Youth in White in a rather serious tone.

As they had wished, the minor and medium sects and the martial arts families had failed to get revenge on Bi Ryuyeon, and as a result, they had lost face. Therefore, there was no need to give them another chance to regain their honor. If this matter succeeded, the Palgahoe and Gununghoe would once again be completely humiliated and lose their pride.

"You are absolutely right. It would be much easier for us to finish the matter before he and Mo Yonghwi collude. I prefer doing things the easy way."

"That's the same for both of us. I also like doing things the easy way. Then, I should start preparing as well."

The Youth in Blue straightened himself and stood up.

"Do your best."

The Youth in White said, gently unfolding and fanning himself with his folding fan. His tone was filled with ease and confidence. He was not a weak being who would be swayed by such a trivial matter. Such ease and coldness were truly incomparable to that of ordinary people, making it enough to feel superior. Moreover, he firmly believed in the Youth in Blue's abilities. Even if he didn't step in himself, he firmly believed that there was no way to fail at this level.