Chapter 34

Book I Chapter 34

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After that transformation, Hyuna now confidently feels that she could be on par with most of the outer sect disciples.

After thanking Elder Han for his magnanimous gift, she also thanked her aunt and uncle as they were the ones who requested such a gift.

After the couple experienced the worry in their hearts when she was missing for a few days, the two decided to try the forceful approach of strengthening one's physique by using the Eternal Youth process.

Though it was a bit dangerous, they knew that their adoptive son could do it.

And so, because of that, Hyuna has gained the physique of a body refinement stage cultivator with her mortal body.

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Today, two young figures are walking down the forest towards a clearing.

Il Kwan has finally agreed to spar with Hyuna after her incessant pestering. Though he still feels uncomfortable being near her, the relationship between the two has already almost returned to normal as Il Kwan would visit her hut every now and then.

Walking through the small forest Wu Hyuna and Il Kwan saw four people practicing in a small clearing.

When those four saw them, they quickly stopped.

"I will not be having a spar with you guys today…" Hyuna said as she walked past them.

The four showed a look of disappointment, but upon seeing Il Kwan their eyes went wide in disbelief.

"Se… Senior Il… It is an honor to see you here!" Song Dong quickly cupped his hand in excitement.

Il Kwan nodded his head but did not say anything.

When the two reached the deeper part of the small forest, they positioned themselves about 10 meters away from each other.

"Wu Jin… I will not hold back, you know that, right?" Il Kwan warned.

Hyuna showed a confident smile on her face as she cracked her neck while getting into position.

Not too far from the two, the four who actually followed watch behind the bushes.

"I knew it! I knew that these two will be doing this... training session in here…" Song Dong muttered in a low voice.

"Damn… how confident is, Senior Wu Jin that he would challenge Senior Il Kwan in a fight…" Kil Nam asked in a low voice.

"Sshh… Let's watch them fight…" Song Dong gestured for them to be quiet.

As the two figures prepare to battle, the atmosphere in the forest suddenly became tranquil. The silent breeze of the wind blowing through the forest creates a light sound of rustling leaves. The sounds of the small critters in this place are the only sound that could be heard besides the rustling of the leaves.

Hyuna showed a slight smirk on her face as she suddenly kicks the ground.

Swoosh!!!

Her speed was so fast that those who are watching her move would think that she is not a mere mortal anymore.

The four people watching on the side almost have their jaws falling to the ground after seeing this scene.

"Is… Is she hiding her own strength?" asked a cowardly voice amongst the four.

"This is impossible, right?"

When her figure passes by Il Kwan's body, a metallic sound echoes in the air.

As they separated, both of them are already holding weapons in their hands… Hyuna holding her small dagger while Il Kwan holding his sword.

Those who are watching the two gawked as they did not know when those two grabbed their weapons.

"I knew it! That Senior Wu Jin is not as simple as we thought…" Song Dong showed excitement in his eyes.

The sparring sessions have taught him a lot of things, and coming back to the back mountain was the right decision he made. Though it was for revenge at first, later he realized that it was actually training.

And now that he is seeing the prowess of 'Wu Jin', he is elated.

"Hehe… It seems that junior brother has actually improved a lot these days…" Il Kwan said with a teasing smile.

But Hyuna is frowning at the moment. The reason for this… is that she could feel her hand trembling due to the impact.

The clash between their weapons proved to her that Il Kwan's strength is above her. And it seems that he is not even putting her in his eyes.

A slight annoyance came over her as her eyes squinted and looked at him with a serious expression.

She suddenly once again kicks the ground and began brandishing her dagger. One slash after another was sent targeting Il Kwan's vital parts.

Though he is able to dodge them, he could not help but be drenched in a cold sweat as the attacks are truly vicious.

"This little guy is truly challenging my limits… Not cute at all…" he thought as he blocks and dodges at the same time.

He wanted to retaliate, but for some reason, he could not as the dagger's movement is really too fast.

"If Wu Jin is fighting against two top ten Body Refinement stage cultivators, none of them could defeat him, right?" he thought in amazement.

He has seen the sparring sessions, but this is the first time that he experienced it for himself.

"Terrifying…" he thought.

Suddenly, he saw an opening and quickly made his move.

Swoosh!!!

His sword suddenly cuts through the air toward Hyuna's neck.

But before that sword could reach her neck, her dagger has already blocked its path.

Hyuna wanted to smirk, but then she suddenly felt a powerful energy coming from the sword.

Her eyes squinted and she wanted to activate a rune to block it, but she decided against it. It is not yet the right time to show her true prowess as she knew that she is still weak.

Weng!!!

A strong force pushes her back and sent her flying through the air.

Il Kwan suddenly rushes to strike her helpless figure. But as his blade was about to hit her body, he wanted to stop. But then he saw… Wu Jin's… body aches and lets his blade pass through as he dodges.

He suddenly felt a foot connecting at the back of his head before the both of them landed on the ground.

Hyuna landed like a cat with all fours on the ground, while Il Kwan showed an angry expression on his face.

The little guy actually kicked the back of his head.

"You little punk!" he curses out loud as he threw his sword on the ground and began walking towards Hyuna angrily.

Seeing his reaction, she knew that Il Kwan was annoyed at what she just did.

"No… no… no… no… This is just sparring practice why are so agitated…" she cried as she began to back away.

"Come here! I will spank you… Sparring my ass… You dare kick the back of my head!" Il Kwan annoyed shouted as he suddenly chases after Hyuna.

The two suddenly run around the small forest as Il Kwan chases after Hyuna in his annoyance.

The four who are watching this scene gawked as they did not know what is happening right now.

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Hyuna and Il Kwan went back to the old courtyard with wide smiles on their faces.

"You little punk… when did you learn to run so fast?" Il Kwan asked while he got seated on the stone chair.

"Hehe… Of course, I work hard on it…" she proudly said with a grin.

Hyuna could not help but noticed the chest muscle of Il Kwan as his robe stuck to his sweaty body.

She subconsciously gulps and forces herself to divert her gaze. But she could not help but steal glances at his chest muscles and his glistening neck.

Il Kwan noticed this and felt a bit complicated. In fact, he likes it when his junior brother is admiring him like this, but there is something in those gazes that is making him uncomfortable.

"I'll go first…" he said as he quickly stands up and left the old courtyard.

Hyuna heaves a sigh and then walks inside the room. She changes her robe and walked out.

As soon as she arrives outside, she saw four people standing outside the door.

She was startled as she did not know when these four has arrived there.

"Senior Jin… Can… Can you teach us?! Can you be our teacher?" Song Dong suddenly cupped and bowed his head.

Hyuna was taken aback. These practice targets of her unexpectedly wanted her to be their master. How crazy can that be?

She is just a mere mortal and these four are cultivators, how could she be their teacher?

"Senior Jin… We know that you think that you are only a mortal and below us… But for me, your skills in fighting have no comparison. You can even fight against those stronger than you are… we want to learn from you…" Kil Nam injected on the side.

"Yes… Senior! Please train us!" the other two chimed in.

Hyuna showed a slightly complicated expression on her face while looking at these four people.

All she was looking for at that time are people to practice with, who would have known that these four would actually want her to teach them?

This is truly absurd.

What would the other sect members say if this is known to many?

Suddenly, Hyuna's eyes went wide when she saw the beautiful figure walking inside the old courtyard.

She did not hesitate to go past the four disciples and walked in front of the woman.

"Auntie, you've visited me…" she greeted happily.

"Umm… I never would have thought that there are some disciples who now wanted you to be their teacher. This is new…" Mi Jin-ah teases.

Hyuna showed a blush on her face as she lowered her head and stole a glaring look at the four.

"Hmm... I am actually here to request you something… Little Jin…" Mi Jin-ah said while showing a smile on her beautiful face.

"You're going to be 14 soon… and your accomplishments in musical instruments are something that can already rival mine… So, after your birthday, I want you to take over my musical classes…"