The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Merchant Group - Chapter 262

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The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Trading Company Chapter 262

Chapter 262. The Yongbong Martial Arts Tournament Participants Gather (2)

My cousin, Sister Hyang-ok, who should have been in Sichuan Province, was standing right there.
Wait, Sister Hyang-ok, what are you doing here?
Sister Hyang-ok was the eldest daughter of my Uncle at the Sichuan Branch, but she was also a disciple of the Ami Sect.
Because of this, she stood among other Ami Sect disciples, and from the raised voices, it seemed she had gotten into a dispute with the men in front of her.
Four burly Debt Collectors.
But judging by their appearance, they didn’t seem to be disciples from prestigious orthodox sects.
Disciples from prestigious orthodox sects might falter behind closed doors, but they always care about their outward appearance.
Regardless, Sister Hyang-ok’s arrival at this time meant she intended to participate in the Yongbong Martial Arts Tournament.
The situation was on the verge of exploding.
If I acted rashly first, not only would I be unable to participate in the tournament, but I could end up locked in the Prison for the entire duration of the event.
Even if Sister didn’t make a move, the moment she opened her mouth in anger, those men’s souls would be utterly shattered, leaving them beyond recovery.
It was their own doing, but such an outcome would only add to Sister’s notoriety.
That couldn’t happen.
The notoriety would accumulate regardless, but I had to minimize it however I could.
I sighed and stepped between them.
“Sister Hyang-ok, is that you?”
“Huh? Aren’t you Seo-ho?”
Sister Hyang-ok recognized me.
“What brings you here?”
“We’ve come because of the Yongbong Martial Arts Tournament.”
“Ah, I see.”
“But what’s all this commotion about? It seems rather chaotic.”
“Ah, well…”
Sister Hyang-ok spoke as if annoyed.
“We were standing in line for tournament registration when these men insulted us with vulgar language.”
At Sister Hyang-ok’s words, those men bristled.
“When did we ever say such things!”
“You’ve been falsely accusing us from the start!”
But there was no way Sister Hyang-ok and the Ami Sect disciples would falsely accuse anyone.
Those who had cultivated martial arts wouldn’t mishear something like that.
So by Sister Hyang-ok’s account, those Debt Collectors were clearly in the wrong, but this deadlock seemed unlikely to resolve.
I glanced around the surroundings.
Since Sister Hyang-ok’s group had been standing in line for registration, there were others present in this place.
They simply chose to ignore the situation, finding it troublesome or unwilling to get involved.
I had no intention of blaming them.
I understood their position as well.
Then.
I cupped my fist and spoke.
“Great Heroes, I must ask for your assistance. Our Sister was just subjected to a grave insult. If any of you witnessed or heard anything about this matter, I would be grateful if you would share what you know.”
I continued.
“As a token of my gratitude, I will offer one silver tael to each person who—”
“I heard something!”
Before I could finish, someone’s hand shot up. It was a man standing nearby.
“The men next to me were saying, ‘Look at those women—they seem to have quite the temperament, but I bet in bed they would—'”
As I listened to the rest of his words, I let out an inward laugh.
Damn it, these bastards…
“Thank you for your testimony.”
I quickly pulled a silver tael from my pocket and handed it to the man.
The moment they saw I was actually giving real silver, the light in everyone’s eyes changed.
“I, I also heard something!”
“I have something to say too!”
As testimonies began pouring in, it was the Debt Collectors who found themselves in an awkward position.
“With this much evidence, it seems we could hand this matter over to the Patrol Guard.”
At my words, their attitudes shifted in an instant.
“We sincerely apologize. We have committed an offense.”
“We are the ones at fault.”
“If you could just overlook this one time—”
Tsk, tsk. These men were a disgrace to their sex.
However, the decision regarding this matter rested not with me, but with Sister and her companions who had suffered the offense.
I clicked my tongue inwardly and asked Sister.
“Sister, what should we do?”
At my question, Sister consulted with the others before speaking.
“It would be a shame to crush the dreams of those who came here with aspirations of greatness over such an incident. If they swear an oath that they will accept any consequences should such a thing occur again, we shall let this matter rest without further pursuit.”
“Understood. Then I shall prepare an oath document at once. And for the notarization—”
I smiled wryly.
“From what I can tell, it seems not only disciples of the Ami Sect have come?”
“That is correct. Hae-cheong Master has also come with us.”
At those words, the faces of the Debt Collectors grew even paler.
Hae Cheong Shen Ni.
She was a renowned master with considerable renown, bearing the title “Heartless Sword.”
Unlike her usual gentle nature, her blade was merciless toward those who committed crimes such as assaulting women, which was how she had earned such a fearsome name.
After all, she had become a disciple of the Ami Sect in the first place to avenge her sister, who had been murdered.
And since she was also Sister Hyang-ok’s master, I had already guessed she would be accompanying them.
“We were able to handle the registration ourselves, so only we came here. Master is currently in conversation with others.”
“Then, I suppose we should ask that person to notarize it.”
“Please spare us!”
“We will die!”
The Debt Collectors cried out with desperate expressions.
Well, why did you commit such foolish acts?
Sister Hyang-ok spoke with a faint smile.
“We can’t very well summon a busy person back and forth, can we? We’ll simply take a sworn statement without notarization. If they are martial artists, they won’t break their oath.”
“If that is your wish, Sister, then so be it.”
Thus they thanked the Ami Sect disciples and Sister Hyang-ok profusely, affixed their seals to the sworn statement, and hurriedly disappeared.
Today was too embarrassing to accept their petition, so they would quietly return tomorrow to resubmit it.
“Regardless, your temperament remains as disagreeable as ever.”
At Sister Hyang-ok’s words, I laughed heartily.
“Sister, if people hear you speak that way, they’ll think I truly have a terrible disposition.”
“It’s the truth, though.”
“….”
Sister, if you say such things, I’m truly hurt.
“In any case, thank you for helping us.”
Sister Hyang-ok’s eyes curved softly with warmth.
“Think nothing of it. These aren’t strangers—Sister Hyang-ok and your companions were in difficulty, so of course I had to help.”
Afterward, we exchanged greetings with Sister Hyang-ok’s companions.
“Ah! I apologize for the late introduction. This is my cousin.”
“I am Eun Seo-ho, Small Guild Master of the Eunhae Trading Company.”
“Thank you so much.”
They cupped their fists and bowed their heads to me.
“However, we feel terrible that you’ve spent so much money because of us…”
I had spent quite a bit of silver gathering witnesses.
About ten taels or so?
But I waved my hand dismissively.
“I believe money should be spent when it needs to be spent. It’s not a large sum for me. So please don’t concern yourselves.”
I continued.
“Most importantly, I’m delighted that my money could help the female martial artists.”
“We are grateful for your kind words.”
After exchanging pleasantries, I asked Sister Hyang-ok.
“By the way, Sister, the fact that you’ve come here means you’re also participating in the Yongbong Martial Arts Tournament?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
Sister Hyang-ok nodded.
“Master Hae-cheong encouraged my participation. So I’ve come here with the other true disciples.”
Ah….
Now that I think about it, she had become a true disciple formally this time.
Originally she had entered as a lay disciple, but those who coveted her talent had persistently persuaded her, or so I heard.
Uncle must have made that decision without worry, since Sister Hyang-ok wasn’t his only child—he had other sons and daughters.
Once you become a true disciple of the Ami Sect, marriage is forbidden.
In any case, by the time I died in my previous life, Sister Hyang-ok had already made quite a name for herself.
I suddenly wondered what became of her after my death, but I shook my head.
It was a meaningless curiosity.
This time, there would be no such pathetic death.
Then a memory suddenly surfaced.
Sister Hyang-ok’s rise to fame had been sparked by the Yongbong Martial Arts Tournament. Could this tournament be that same one?
“I will pray for your success and that of the other female martial artists, Sister.”
“Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
“And I’m staying at the Yeonpung Inn, so please visit if you have time.”
“Is Uncle staying with you as well?”
“Yes. Both my parents came together.”
“Then I should go pay my respects.”
“Where are you staying, Sister?”
“I’m at the Yu-wol Inn.”
“I see.”
After concluding our conversation, I headed toward the Yeonpung Inn.

“You’ve arrived?”
“Yes, Father.”
As I entered the inn, my parents happened to be coming down to the first floor.
Normally, after the meeting concluded, Mother could have returned to the main headquarters, but as a daughter of a martial family, the Yongbong Martial Arts Tournament was an entertainment she absolutely wanted to witness.
So she was attending as an observer alongside Bok Yun Sub-leader’s mother.
I sat before my parents and spoke.
“I just met Sister Hyang-ok.”
“Hyang-ok? You mean Myeong-sang’s eldest daughter, Hyang-ok?”
“Yes. She’s participating in this Yongbong Martial Arts Tournament along with other disciples of the Ami Sect.”
At my words, Mother clasped her hands together and spoke.
“My! Is that so? Then watching this tournament has become even more enjoyable!”
I smiled silently at Mother’s words.
In truth, Sister Hyang-ok’s fame wasn’t just due to her skill—it was because of her sharp tongue.
Well, I offer my condolences in advance to those whose very souls will be flayed by Sister Hyang-ok’s caustic remarks.
Though in fairness, it’s their own doing for provoking her when she’s been restraining herself.
“Ah… and there was a slight problem, so I provided some assistance.”
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That evening, Sister Hyang-ok came directly to the Yeonpung Inn.
Upon hearing that my parents had arrived, she came right away.
“Hyang-ok, I greet Uncle and Aunt.”
“Meeting here makes it all the more pleasant. How are your parents?”
“They are well. Both are in good health.”
And so our conversation continued with various topics.
“By the way, I heard there was some trouble today. Is everything alright?”
“Yes. Thanks to Seo-ho, the matter was resolved well. There is no need to worry.”
“That’s a relief then.”
Following Father’s words, Mother continued speaking.
“By chance, do you and the other female disciples of the Ami Sect have time tomorrow?”
Sister Hyang-ok thought for a moment before answering.
“I have no particular schedule tomorrow.”
“That’s perfect. I wanted to treat you all to dinner tomorrow evening.”
Mother smiled gently.
“You all go through thick and thin together, and as your elder aunt, I’d like to show proper respect to your circle.”
“Understood. I will speak to my Master about it.”
“Yes, and if possible, bring your Master along as well.”
“I will do so.”
Once the conversation ended, Father spoke to me.
“Seo-ho, escort Hyang-ok back and return.”
Since she had come in the evening and we had talked about various things, it had grown dark outside.
“It’s fine. I can go alone.”
At Sister Hyang-ok’s words, Father continued.
“Of course, I know you can travel alone just fine. But right now, many people have gathered in this place. So there’s no harm in being careful. Moreover, aren’t you preparing for the Martial Arts Tournament? Hehe. Just think of it as your uncle’s old-fashioned worry.”
“….”
Sister Hyang-ok smiled faintly and bowed her head.
“I will follow Uncle’s words.”
And she looked at me and spoke.
“Then, I’m counting on you.”
“Of course. How could I refuse?”
Thus I left the inn with three Guard Warriors, excluding the Jin Yu Warrior.
“It’s the Yu-wol Inn, correct?”
“Your memory is sharp.”
“Isn’t my memory naturally quite good?”
As we chatted about this and that, we soon arrived at the Yu-wol Inn.
Standing before it was a middle-aged woman.
Dressed in white martial robes with a black belt, her face radiated warmth, yet her eyes gleamed with considerable steel.
I sensed who she was.
Hae Cheong Shen Ni.
Sister Hyang-ok’s Master.
“Ah! Master! Why have you come out?”
“I was waiting for you. And who is this young man beside you?”
Sister Hyang-ok quickly introduced me at those words.
“He’s the cousin I mentioned earlier.”
“Eun Seo-ho, Sub-leader of the Eunhae Trading Company.”
“I am Hae Cheong, a disciple of the Ami Sect. I’ve heard about you. Thank you for helping our disciples.”
“Not at all. Sister was there as well, so I merely offered a small measure of assistance.”
After offering such humble words, I spoke to Sister Hyang-ok.
“Then I shall take my leave now.”
I cupped my fist in salute to Hae Cheong Shen Ni and returned to the Yeonpung Inn.
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The next day, I made my way to the designated area assigned to our Eunhae Trading Company. There, I inspected various matters once more.
“Truly, the Third Sub-leader is remarkable.”
Yun Haengsu, who oversaw sales for this Yongbong Martial Arts Tournament, spoke as he observed me.
“Is this your first time? How do you pinpoint every single deficiency so precisely! I am in awe.”
Yun Haengsu, the truth is I have experienced the Yongbong Martial Arts Tournament more than once or twice.
Yet I could not speak of such things, so I merely smiled awkwardly.
The actual sales had not yet begun in earnest.
This was still the registration period, and the preliminaries would commence five days hence.

After finishing my work in such a bustling manner, I returned to the Yeonpung Inn.
This evening, the disciples of the Ami Sect were coming to our inn for dinner.
This morning, Sister Hyang-ok had conveyed that permission had been granted.
An hour after I arrived at the inn, the disciples of the Ami Sect appeared.
“Thank you for extending this invitation to us.”
“I am the one who should thank you for accepting my invitation.”
At that moment, Hae Cheong Shen Ni spoke while looking at my mother.
“But, Lady… could we perhaps have met before?”

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