My Younger Siblings Are the Greatest Masters in the World - Chapter 51
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51.
“My brother stopped me, so I barely held back. That pig doesn’t even know he saved his own life.”
Hwangbo Hyeonguk also knew that the fatty Namgung Habong had been spoiled and lacked proper manners.
“Wait. I’ll give you a chance to beat him up.”
Hwangbo Hyeonguk whispered so only Seol Ryeoseon could hear, then spoke to Namgung Cheolsang.
“It seems like a children’s fight has escalated into an adult fight, so how about we let the kids resolve it themselves? Uncle.”
“Among themselves?”
“The Namgung Family is a martial arts sect, and as far as I know, those kids have also learned martial arts, so wouldn’t it be good to settle it with sparring between the children?”
Namgung Cheolsang’s original purpose was to detain Seol Mujin.
However, with Hwangbo Hyeonguk’s appearance, that plan inevitably required modification.
Judging by Hwangbo Hyeonguk’s attitude toward Seol Mujin, forcibly detaining Seol Mujin would require being prepared for relations with the Hwangbo Family to sour.
Without certainty that there were lies in Seol Mujin’s words, was it worth that much?
Rather, using Hwangbo Hyeonguk to gauge the credibility of Seol Mujin’s words could be more effective.
Having quickly finished his calculations, Namgung Cheolsang said.
“But would that be alright? Habong has been systematically learning martial arts since he was very young.”
He even pretended to be slightly worried.
Hwangbo Hyeonguk said with a smile.
“As far as I know, these children also have considerable talent.”
“What school are they from?”
“Why don’t you ask them directly?”
He didn’t bother to reveal that he didn’t know.
Because they might think he wasn’t close to Seol Mujin.
Receiving Namgung Cheolsang’s gaze, Seol Mujin said.
“I cannot tell you that.”
Honestly, he had no real interest.
Whatever martial arts a constable had learned couldn’t be anything special.
Much less his siblings – what would be the point?
“Father! Am I fighting that girl?”
Namgung Habong’s face was excited as he asked.
Namgung Yeongho asked Namgung Cheolsang.
“Brother. Are you really going to have the children spar?”
“That seems like something for Constable Seol to decide rather than us.”
Seol Mujin said with a troubled expression.
“I’m not sure if that would be alright. There would be a big difference in skill level…”
Namgung Yeongho let out a laugh.
“Hehehe… Don’t worry. I’ll tell Habong to go easy on her.”
“I’m not worried about my sister, but about your son?”
“What?”
“Looking at my sister’s face right now, your son could end up with two or three broken bones.”
Seol Ryeoseon’s face was burning with fury.
Seol Changho asked such a Seol Ryeoseon.
“Are you getting fired up over fighting a kid?”
“You’re mistaken, brother. It’s not two or three, but at least five bones. Which ones should I break?”
“The most painful would definitely be the collarbone.”
Seol Mantong said.
“The pepper bone.”
Seol Changho made an ‘huh?’ expression.
“Peppers have bones too?”
“Don’t you have one?”
Fortunately, the topic about pepper bones passed quickly.
Namgung Cheolsang asked with a bewildered expression.
“Are you saying Constable Seol’s sister would beat my nephew?”
“I wouldn’t recommend confirming that.”
The fatty Namgung Habong suddenly shouted.
“Father! Please let me spar!”
Before they knew it, people had gathered around them.
With such a big commotion, it wasn’t easy to avoid people’s attention.
“Oh! Those two kids are going to spar?”
“I can tell who the Namgung Family kid is, but which sect is that girl from?”
“They said she’s some constable’s sister.”
“Constable? You mean a government official?”
“That’s what they said.”
“She’s not even a martial artist but she’s going to spar? What kind of crazy thing is that? Especially when her opponent is from the Namgung Family.”
As they say, there are no weak cubs under a tiger – no matter how lacking in talent, children of prestigious families are far superior to ordinary people.
Seol Mujin said to Namgung Cheolsang.
“How about we go somewhere that draws less attention?”
There was no need to announce to the whole world the sight of Seol Ryeoseon beating up Namgung Habong.
But Namgung Yeongho opposed.
“It’s father’s birthday, isn’t it? There’s nothing better than this for entertainment.”
Having heard both people’s words, Namgung Cheolsang sided with Namgung Yeongho.
“Since everyone already knows, let’s do it in a public place.”
At those words, the people around cheered.
Martial artists are the type who go crazy over watching even the smallest fight.
Seol Mujin could only shake his head.
‘They’re asking for humiliation.’
Since his impression of the Namgung Family wasn’t good, he didn’t feel sorry either.
Hwangbo Hyeonguk, who had quietly approached, whispered to Seol Mujin.
“We’ll be able to show Ryeoseon’s excellent martial arts to the whole world.”
Actually, Hwangbo Hyeonguk had never seen Seol Ryeoseon fight either.
But since the Hwangbo Family children had been beaten so severely, her martial arts must be excellent without question.
“I don’t particularly want to show it off.”
“Why not? Who knows? There might be a renowned martial artist among those gathered here who wants to take Ryeoseon as a disciple.”
It would be much more fitting for the renowned martial artists gathered here to become Seol Ryeoseon’s disciples instead.
Suddenly, Hwangbo Ryeoseon blocked Seol Mujin’s path.
“Have you been well?”
Her tone seemed softer than before.
“Oh! Sister, you’ve practiced a lot – your greeting tone has improved?”
“Want to die?”
“I’ll just shrink away.”
As Hwangbo Hyeonguk stepped back, Hwangbo Ryeoseon took the spot next to Seol Mujin.
“I’m glad Lady Hwangbo looks well too. Are there no aftereffects from the poisoning?”
“Doctor Yeon’s skills were good.”
Sang Chiyeon occupied Seol Mujin’s other side.
“I was actually planning to stop by where you live, Constable Seol, on this trip.”
“What? Yeonji-ru?”
“The young lady wanted to go.”
Hwangbo Ryeoseon said to Sang Chiyeon.
“That’s the same for you too.”
“Still, using the young lady as an excuse is more natural.”
“Is that so?”
Seol Mujin wanted to escape from between the two women who were bantering back and forth.
Indeed, there was no one like Seol Ryeoseon as a savior.
“I’ll take oppa with me. I’m nervous about the sparring, so I need oppa.”
Seol Mujin lifted Seol Ryeoseon up in his arms with joy.
“Oh my! Our Ryeoseon is nervous? Oppa should quickly help you relax.”
Hwangbo Ryeoseon said.
“I’m not nervous though.”
“Not you, miss, but my sister…”
“I’m joking.”
“Ah!”
She still didn’t make jokes sound like jokes.
Meanwhile, the martial arts arena was quickly completed.
Namgung Habong climbed onto the arena that was set up for everyone eating to watch.
“Waah—!”
It was just a children’s fight, yet the adults getting so excited seemed ridiculous.
Watching the cheering people, Seol Ryeoseon let out a long sigh.
“Haah—!”
“Why? Are you nervous now that you’re about to spar?”
“It’s embarrassing. Ugh… I should have just beaten him up. Why did I agree to a sparring match…”
Receiving the attention of so many people was an unfamiliar experience for Seol Ryeoseon.
In contrast, Namgung Habong was already acting like the victor, raising both arms high and responding to the crowd’s cheers.
Seol Mujin put Seol Ryeoseon down and said.
“Just finish it quickly.”
Hwangbo Ryeoseon said.
“If you finish too quickly, people will be disappointed.”
“Do I have to care about those guys’ feelings too?”
“That’s true.”
As Seol Ryeoseon stepped on the stairs leading to the martial arts arena, Namgung Cheolsang approached Seol Mujin.
“How about adding one more bit of excitement to this entertainment?”
“More excitement?”
“A wager. If Master Seol’s sister wins, you may leave the Namgung Family as you wish. Conversely, if my nephew wins, please stay for just three days.”
Namgung Cheolsang thought this was a clever move.
Since it would be Seol Mujin’s promise, there would be no reason for relations with the Hwangbo Family to sour.
Hearing this, Hwangbo Hyeonguk asked.
“Elder brother, what’s going on?”
It was obvious that the Namgung Family wanted to keep Seol Mujin.
“I saved someone from drowning, and now they’re asking me to hand over my belongings.”
“What?”
Namgung Cheolsang hastily intervened.
“It would be best not to let this matter become known outside.”
Pushed out as an outsider, Hwangbo Hyeonguk said.
“Uncle, I don’t know what this is about, but please don’t forget that Brother Mujin’s affairs are the Hwangbo Family’s affairs.”
“Are you dragging the Hwangbo Family into Master Seol’s business?”
“If father were here, he would say the same thing.”
Namgung Cheolsang couldn’t help but be surprised.
“The Hwangbo Family Head knows Master Seol too?”
“It’s more than just knowing him.”
Namgung Cheolsang’s gaze turned to Hwangbo Ryeoseon.
“Could it be that you two are…?”
Seol Mujin was about to deny it, but Hwangbo Ryeoseon spoke faster.
“Think whatever you want.”
No, that’s not it!
He could see Hwangbo Ryeoseon’s lips twitch slightly.
“We will now begin the sparring match between two young martial artists!”
The announcer’s shout robbed Seol Mujin of the chance to protest.
As the sparring time approached, the impatient Namgung Cheolsang asked Seol Mujin again.
“What do you think of my proposal?”
Seol Mujin had no reason to refuse.
He wanted to leave this damn house quickly anyway.
“Fine.”
Namgung Cheolsang was suppressing a smile when Hwangbo Ryeoseon said.
“We should prepare to leave too. We’ll have to go with Master Seol.”
Hwangbo Hyeonguk asked Seol Mujin.
“Brother, will you be leaving right away?”
“I have to leave right after the sparring match. My business at the Namgung Family is finished.”
Hwangbo Hyeonguk said with a pleased expression.
“Since I met you here, brother, it would be fun to travel to Jinan together.”
“You’re really going?”
“I already told father I was going to visit you.”
If Seol Ryeoseon had heard this, she would have been angry, saying ‘Who decided that on their own!’ But right now she was on the martial arts arena with an indifferent expression.
Namgung Cheolsang, who heard their conversation, was dumbfounded.
So he asked Hwangbo Hyeonguk.
“Do you really think that girl will win?”
“She will.”
“You’re really underestimating our Habong.”
Though he looked slow because he was fat, his talent wasn’t bad.
Among nine-year-olds in the Namgung Family, no more than three children had shown achievements as rapid as Namgung Habong’s.
“I’m not underestimating Habong, I’m rating Ryeoseon highly. Ah! That girl has the same name as my sister.”
The announcer’s voice was heard.
“Ready! Begin!”
Namgung Habong took a fighting stance as he had learned, while Seol Ryeoseon just wiggled her finger with an annoyed expression.
“This little bitch!”
Namgung Habong charged toward Seol Ryeoseon.
And he was sent flying faster than the speed at which he had charged.
He flew eight zhang, landed with a thud, then rolled six times before stopping.
That was the end.
“Habong!”
Namgung Hyeongguk, who had been watching the sparring match, ran toward Namgung Habong who was foaming at the mouth.
The audience fell silent at the instantly concluded match, and Seol Ryeoseon came down from the arena with an indifferent face.
No one in the audience had thought Namgung Habong would lose.
Namgung Habong was the legitimate son of the Namgung Family, while Seol Ryeoseon was the sister of some unheard-of leader.
She was even a girl and younger.
Anyone could have easily predicted Namgung Habong’s victory.
Yet the match ended in Namgung Habong’s defeat in just one exchange, leaving everyone bewildered.
As Seol Ryeoseon came down from the arena, Hwangbo Hyeonguk said.
“That was a good kick.”
She hadn’t even used any particular martial technique.
Seol Ryeoseon’s foot had cleverly penetrated Namgung Habong’s defense as he charged and struck his chest.
That was all.
Seol Changho said to Seol Ryeoseon.
“You said your collarbone hurt.”
“I said it was my tailbone.”
“If you’re so dissatisfied, then you two spar. Ugh―! What have I done fighting with a child.”
Seol Ryeoseon had belatedly come to her senses about reality and quickly ended it.
Seol Mujin patted the sulking Seol Ryeoseon’s head.
“Thanks to you, we can go home quickly.”
“Huh?”
Seol Mujin told her about the promise he made with Namgung Cheolsang.
“There was a good side to it too. Let’s go quickly.”
The reason Seol Ryeoseon was hurrying was because the attention of the audience was starting to focus on Seol Ryeoseon.
Seol Ryeoseon, who had sent Namgung Habong flying with a single kick, was a prodigy sufficient to draw attention.
“Physician! Physician!”
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