The Evil Martial God Chronicles - Chapter 158
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Legend of the Evil Martial God
Chapter 158
Tang Pae groaned and said.
“We don’t have the funds to buy all those weapons.”
“They’re not that expensive. How much do you think these weapons here cost?”
“Huh?”
At his subordinate’s words, he examined the four weapons placed on the table.
“Looking at the condition of the weapons, at least a hundred gold taels?”
“One gold tael each.”
“What? Th-that cheap?”
“That’s right.”
One gold tael was a large sum that ordinary commoners could live on for a year without working, but to them it wasn’t that much money.
“H-how many weapons did you see the Jinmu Trading Company selling?”
“It looked like roughly two hundred.”
At his subordinate’s words, Tang Pae quickly began searching through the account books.
“That amount shouldn’t be an unreasonable budget. Go immediately and buy them all!”
“Understood!”
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The Tang family people hurriedly went to buy weapons.
But warriors who had recognized the true value of the weapons were already forming long lines.
Moreover, the sign fluttering in front made the Tang family warriors despair.
[Only one per person.]
Instantly, the Tang family warriors’ faces turned pale.
Come to think of it, they remembered that the four of them had each only bought one.
Why hadn’t they noticed that at the time?
They must have been too absorbed in the weapons to see it.
What were they going to report to the Family Head?
As they stood there in despair, a group of Taoists passed by that place.
The Tang family warriors knew very well who they were.
“Qingcheng Sect.”
“What business could bring those who never come down from the mountain?”
“They must have heard rumors about the weapons.”
“We only started selling weapons today. It’s too early for news to reach that far.”
“Then they just came down? Damn it, of all times to come down when we’re selling weapons. Lucky bastards.”
“They haven’t bought any weapons yet, so let’s just watch for now.”
Please just ignore the Jinmu Trading Company’s stall and pass by.
They prayed desperately.
Did heaven hear their earnest prayers?
Unfortunately, it seemed it hadn’t.
The gaze of the Taoist masters who came down from Qingcheng Sect naturally turned toward Jinmu Trading Company’s stall where people were gathered.
“Senior Brother Jayun. People are particularly crowded over there.”
When the one with a short, rough, and burly beard spoke, the one with a white, long silky beard turned his head.
“Indeed. Hehe. They seem to be selling something good. It’s nice to see people bustling about.”
“What could they be selling? Looking at the sign saying only one per person, it must be something precious.”
“I’ll go take a look.”
When the Taoist who looked younger than the others spoke, the two Taoists smiled and said.
“Hehe. Myeongwoon, my boy. Are you curious?”
“It seems our youngest still hasn’t let go of his attachment to the secular world even at that age.”
“Ah, no. Senior Brother Seonwoon. I’m just curious…”
“Hehehe. Third brother. Don’t pressure the youngest too much. I’m curious too. Let’s go take a look together.”
“Senior Brother Jayun. Won’t we be late?”
“We still have time. Since we’ve come down to the secular world, let’s enjoy it a little.”
“Yes, Senior Brother Jayun.”
These sworn brothers headed toward Jinmu Trading Company’s stall.
“They seem to be selling weapons.”
“Oh. Is that so.”
At the mention of weapons, their eyes sparkled.
Though they were Taoists, they were also martial artists.
It was natural for them to be interested in weapons.
The moment they approached and saw the weapons, they couldn’t help but be amazed.
“J-Jayun Senior Brother! Every single one of them is a famous sword!”
“T-this can’t be!”
Even Jayun, who was usually unperturbed, showed signs of surprise upon seeing the weapons.
“No wonder they only sell one per person.”
Jayun’s gaze was fixed on the price.
“The price is… one gold tael?”
“What? Such a fine sword for only one gold tael?”
“That’s right.”
“Could these possibly be stolen goods?”
When Seonun whispered quietly, the person at the stall smiled and said.
“Haha! They’re not stolen goods, so don’t worry. If you look at the sword surface there, you’ll see our trading company’s mark engraved on it.”
Looking closely, there really was the same mark carved on every weapon.
It wasn’t something engraved later, but truly a mark carved during the manufacturing process.
“How can you sell such fine weapons so cheaply?”
“That’s what we’d like to know. We can’t understand it either. But it’s the Trading Company Leader’s order, so we must follow it. Just know this though – after today passes, you won’t be able to see these items anymore.”
“Hmm!”
The words that they might not be able to see them after today stirred up greed.
Startled by this, Doho muttered to himself.
“The Dao gives birth to non-action.”
For a Taoist who should let go of greed to covet material things.
Thinking that his cultivation was still lacking, he was about to turn away when he saw his two junior brothers.
They were already completely absorbed in the weapons on the stall.
“Let’s go.”
“What? Can’t we look a little longer?”
The youngest, Myeongun, couldn’t bring himself to speak and only looked with longing eyes.
Jayun lamented inwardly.
This is all my fault.
I shouldn’t have listened to the youngest.
When I myself barely overcame that greed.
He couldn’t blame his disciples either.
He had money on hand.
But this money was absolutely not to be spent.
It was money that had to be used to pay off their accumulated debts.
If they delayed any further, the trading company they dealt with would cut off business relations.
It was a trading company that had been considerate of the Qingcheng Sect’s circumstances, but if even that relationship was severed, the Qingcheng Sect would truly have to survive by eating grass.
Knowing this well, Seon-un couldn’t bring himself to suggest using that money.
As he turned around to leave, someone called out to him.
“Elder Ja-un?”
When he turned his head, he saw a familiar face.
“You are? Isn’t that Ha Muhyeon?”
“Have you been well all this time?”
“Hehehe. I’ve been doing well.”
“What brings you here?”
“I came down to the secular world briefly for some business, and there was something interesting to see.”
“Ah! You saw that sword.”
“That’s right. But looking at your attire, do you have some connection to this place?”
“Haha. That’s right. I’m the chief escort of the trading company here.”
“Oh! Is that so? Hehehe. You’ve made quite a success of yourself.”
“Not at all.”
Ha Muhyeon, chief escort of the Jinmu Trading Company, was a lay disciple of the Qingcheng Sect.
Seon-un asked in a desperate tone.
“If you’re the chief escort, could you perhaps consider our circumstances?”
“Pardon?”
At Seon-un’s words, Ja-un shouted angrily.
“Seon-un! Stop it, won’t you cease this behavior?”
“Older Brother Ja-un. Don’t they say those swords will disappear after today passes?”
“You fool. How can a Taoist not abandon such greed?”
“Is this all my personal greed? It’s for our Qingcheng Sect. Older Brother, don’t you know as well? That our Qingcheng Sect doesn’t have a single proper famous sword right now.”
It wasn’t wrong.
Recently, the Qingcheng Sect’s finances had been terrible.
The reason was due to a natural disaster that struck the Qingcheng Sect.
They suffered great damage from a sudden earthquake, and the sect’s finances hit rock bottom while trying to repair the damage.
They couldn’t even properly restore it.
They sold everything they could sell, leaving only the bare minimum of supplies.
That included weapons as well.
The fact that a martial arts sect was selling weapons showed just how desperate they were.
After selling once, twice like this, before they knew it, there were no decent weapons left in the Qingcheng Sect.
Ha Muhyeon, who didn’t know this situation well, tilted his head in confusion.
“What do you mean? The great Qingcheng doesn’t have proper weapons?”
“No. You don’t need to worry about it. We should get going now. Next time we meet, let’s have tea together.”
“Understood, Elder. Please take care.”
Barely listening to Ha Muhyeon’s farewell, Jayun hurriedly took Seoun and Myeongwoon and left the place.
“Is there some trouble at the main mountain?”
Just as he was thinking he should look into it.
“Why? What’s wrong?”
Ha Muhyeon was startled by a voice that suddenly came from right beside him.
When he turned his head, Jeok Wigang was standing there with a grin.
“Ah! Please, Trading Company Leader. Make some noise when you move around. You’re going to give me a heart attack.”
“I did make noise when I came. The head escort was just too focused to hear it.”
He shook his head while looking at Jeok Wigang who spoke with a bright smile.
“But do you know them?”
“Yes. They’re elders of the Qingcheng Sect.”
“Ah! Right. The head escort was a lay disciple of Qingcheng Sect, wasn’t he?”
“That’s correct.”
“But what’s the matter?”
“Ah, they really wanted the sword but it seems they don’t have money.”
“Shouldn’t the Qingcheng Sect be able to buy something like this easily?”
“Their situation doesn’t seem good. Seeing that they say they don’t even have proper weapons…”
“Ho. They’re so desperate that they don’t even have proper weapons?”
“It seems so. As a lay disciple, I feel sorry that I haven’t been able to help properly. For me, who has no parents, the Qingcheng Sect is like my parents’ home and family…”
“Then you can help them.”
“Pardon?”
Jeok Wigang spoke to the employee at the stall.
“Today’s business ends here. Pack up.”
“Yes!”
The employees moved in perfect unison at Jeok Wigang’s single word.
The warriors who had been browsing the weapons cried out in protest.
“Ah, no! We’re looking around right now, how can you suddenly do this!”
“That’s right! We haven’t finished looking at everything yet!”
“We apologize. Something suddenly came up today. We’ll come back next time with even better items.”
“When will that be?”
“Let us know before you go! We’ll prepare money until then!”
Jeok Wigang smiled and said.
“We’ll open a stall here on the first day of every month, so come then.”
The angry public sentiment calmed down at the news that they would come every month, not disappear forever.
“Hmm! Then we’ll see you on the first day of next month!”
“I’ll have money prepared by then, so bring good swords.”
“You won’t raise the prices when the time comes, will you?”
When someone asked about the price, Jeok Wigang said.
“The price will be the same – one gold tael.”
“Can you guarantee that?”
“Of course! I’m the Trading Company Leader selling these items.”
“You were the Trading Company Leader? Sorry. You’re so young, I didn’t realize.”
“Not at all. Well then, see you here again next month.”
The warriors nodded and looked at the stall with regretful expressions.
In an instant, the stall was cleaned up and the weapons were neatly stacked in boxes.
Ha Muhyeon asked.
“No, business was going well, so why are you suddenly packing up?”
“It seems like the Chief Escort is having a hard time because he feels he’s not being helpful to the main sect.”
“What?”
“Boys. Donate all these weapons here to the Qingcheng Sect in the Chief Escort’s name.”
“Yes!”
After giving the order, Jeok Wigang looked at Ha Muhyeon and smiled.
Ha Muhyeon spoke with a surprised face.
“T-Trading Company Leader? What, what are you doing right now?”
“What do you mean? I’m showing generosity for my subordinate’s parents’ household.”
“B-but donating all those items doesn’t make sense.”
“What are you talking about? If we’re going to give, we should give generously. Don’t you think?”
“Trading Company Leader….”
“Have the Chief Escort deliver them personally. Go and reminisce about old memories too.”
At Jeok Wigang’s words, Ha Muhyeon knelt down on the spot.
“Thank you, Trading Company Leader! I will repay this kindness until the day I die.”
“You don’t need to. Just keep working hard like you do now.”
Ha Muhyeon silently shed tears of gratitude as he looked at Jeok Wigang.
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