The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Merchant Group - Chapter 482

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The Youngest Son of the Eun Hae Trading Company Chapter 482

Chapter 482. The Hundred-Year Jade Spirit Horse (1)

Father asked urgently in response to the Guard Warrior’s words.
“Something happened? What could have happened?”
“A messenger from the Ming Ming Trading Company has arrived. You’ll need to examine the letter the messenger brought directly to understand the full situation. However, they said it’s quite urgent.”
I instructed Palgap to escort the Wealthy Man back to his quarters, then hurried toward the Silver Dragon Pavilion with Father.
Someone was standing in front of Father’s office.
Judging by his attire, he appeared to be the messenger from the Ming Ming Trading Company.
“Are you the Merchant Guild Leader of the Eun Hae Trading Company?”
“That’s correct.”
“I am Do Gyeong, a squad leader of the Myeongwhui Division under the Ming Ming Trading Company. I’ve brought a letter sent by our Merchant Guild Leader.”
“Come inside.”
“Yes.”
We entered the office, and Do Squad Leader followed us in.
He then presented a scroll, which Father accepted and began to read.
From Father’s expression, which shifted with each passing moment, I could sense that something grave had occurred.
“Sigh….”
Father set the letter on the table, then sat in his chair and rubbed his face wearily.
“Father, what is the matter?”
“Sigh, read it yourself.”
“Yes.”
I picked up the letter and unfolded it.
“…!”

[Seong Woo-shin, Merchant Guild Leader of the Ming Ming Trading Company, sends his regards to the Merchant Guild Leader of the Eun Hae Trading Company. First, I apologize for bringing such unfortunate news.]

The letter began with a formal apology.
Within it was news concerning Elder Brother Eun Jung-ho.

[It is with regret that I inform you of the disappearance of Eun Jung-ho, the Small Merchant Guild Leader of your esteemed Eun Hae Trading Company….]

Missing?
Missing?
The letter contained the full account of what had happened.
The provincial capital of Sichuan Province, where the Myungmyung Merchant Guild Master had established his base.
An incident occurred while traveling upstream along the Min Zhang River toward that city.
A sudden surge of rapids was sweeping through at the time, and the Myungmyung Merchant Guild Master’s grandson apparently fell from the boat while playing around.
Eun Jung-ho, who happened to be nearby, tried to grab the grandson but ended up falling into the river with him.
They were swept away by the rapids and carried downstream, and though the Myungmyung Merchant Guild has dispatched search parties, they have yet to find them.
Thud.
I set the letter down.
Usually, when someone is caught in rapids and swept away, they die. Finding even a body is difficult.
In other words, the chances of Eun Jung-ho’s survival were extremely slim.
Damn it!
Father spoke in a trembling voice.
“I must go to Sichuan. Even if it’s just to find his body… at least I can find his body.”
Father’s expression looked unbearably anguished.
I was suffering too.
This emotion—I had felt it before in my previous life, just before I died—made the pain all the more acute.
Hell! What is this! How can such a wretched situation exist!
“Im Deputy Manager, please guide those who came with Do Squad Leader to their quarters.”
“Yes.”
“And Yu Vice-Manager, prepare for our departure to Sichuan.”
“Understood.”

I returned to my separate pavilion.
There was nothing I could accomplish there.
But still, Father is going to Sichuan.
Father has so much work to do.
Yet how could I possibly stop him when he’s determined to find even his son’s remains….
“What on earth has happened? Why do you have such a frightening expression?”
Palgap, who had just returned to the separate pavilion after escorting the Wealthy Man from the Yoon Kang Man Family to his quarters, looked at my face and asked in surprise.
“Sigh, you see.”
“Yes?”
“Eun Jung-ho… has gone missing.”
“What?”
“He was caught in the rapids. But you know, don’t you? How treacherous the rapids of the Min Zhang River in the Sichuan region are. If he was caught in those rapids….”
I couldn’t continue speaking.
I had thought that if this was a consequence of the future I had changed, then I could resolve it myself….
“Then is Young Master Eun Jung-ho definitely gone now?”
“Not yet for certain. But….”
“Young Master. I understand your heart is troubled right now. But it’s unlike you to lose hope like this.”
“Hm?”
“It’s not confirmed yet that he’s gone, is it? And the Young Master I know is someone who can find a way to resolve any crisis.”
But right now, in this situation, what can I possibly do?
“Why don’t you try taking some deep breaths?”
At Palgap’s words, I closed my eyes and repeatedly took deep breaths in and out.
My turbulent emotions settled, and I began to perceive my surroundings.
The snowy weather.
The humidity.
The wind.
And the sounds around me.
From outside, I heard the voices of Lee Pil Warrior and Seo Hyang.

“Oh? Vice-Manager Gwak. What are you doing?”
“Preparing for a business trip.”
“Is that so? Then we should prepare as well.”

My mind suddenly cleared.
Because I possess the Ice Crystal Eye, Seo Hyang can see the future. The fact that she spoke in such a manner meant….
I spoke to Palgap.
“Let’s go to Georyangdang right now!”
“Now you look like the Young Master again.”
I used lightness technique to rush toward Georyangdang.
Whether they had heard the news or not, everyone at Georyangdang, including my Elder Brother’s Wife, wore dark expressions.
“Ah, Young Master Seo-ho.”
My Elder Brother’s Wife, upon spotting me, had tears glistening in her eyes.
“He….”
“I understand. More importantly, I need something that belonged to my brother. Anything light will do, but something with a strong scent would be better.”
“Pardon?”
My Elder Brother’s Wife questioned me, but seeing my expression was grave, she quickly moved and brought something back.
“It’s his inner garment.”
“Thank you.”
I took it and returned to the Separate Pavilion, summoning Geumryeong.
“Geumryeong!”
“Squeak!”
“This is Elder Brother Eun Jung-ho’s clothing. Find where Elder Brother Eun Jung-ho is!”
“Squeak!”
“And….”
I tied a letter to Geumryeong’s tail and made my request.
“If Elder Brother Eun Jung-ho is alive, deliver this letter to him.”
“Squeak!”
“Move as fast as you can! I’ll give you Geum Won-bo.”
I offered Geumryeong the highest reward, and the creature vanished before me in an instant.
Then I turned my head to look at Palgap.
“Palgap.”
“Yes?”
“Thank you.”
At my words, Palgap looked away awkwardly into empty space.
Phew, I nearly lost my composure again because it was Elder Brother Eun Jung-ho who had gone missing.
Last time it was because of Elder Brother Jin-ho.
Palgap’s advice had been a great help to me in my current state.
Still, the situation was far better than when Elder Brother Jin-ho was trapped and disappeared in Muchul Musan.
Because I have accumulated things through my struggles until now.
Yes, as Palgap said, burying myself in the ground doesn’t suit my nature.
I am the kind of person who struggles until the very end.

I spent the night with eyes wide open. Then, as dawn began to break.
“Chirp.”
Geum Ryung-i entered through the window I had left open.
I quickly caught Geum Ryung-i with both hands and checked the tail. The message on the tail… was gone.
Which meant.
“Chirp! Chirp! Chirp chirp!”
“Eun Jung-ho and the child are alive, right? So you delivered the message?”
“Chirp!”
“Thank you, truly thank you.”
The tension drained from me at the news Geum Ryung-i brought, and tears spilled from my eyes.
“Chirp chirp! Chirp! Chirp chirp!”
But Geum Ryung-i’s message was not finished.
“What? He’s injured? And he’s currently exhausted and in a state of depletion?”
Well, in a way, it was inevitable.
If he was caught in the rapids, the fact that he’s alive is remarkable.
But I had no time for this.
I had to rescue Eun Jung-ho and the child as quickly as possible.
So…
“Geum Ryung-i, can you deliver what I give you to Eun Jung-ho?”
“Chirp.”
“But I’m worried. Without you, I can’t find Eun Jung-ho… and you can’t protect him at the same time.”
I wish there was some device for that.
Then Geum Ryung-i spoke.
“Chirp!”
“Hmm? Don’t worry?”
“Chirp! Chirp!”
“On the way to Eun Jung-ho, you left behind one of your subordinates?”
Really, seeing moments like this, Geum Ryung-i is truly miraculous.
I’m not entirely sure how, but if Geum Ryung-i says so, then it must be so.
I immediately sent Geum Ryung-i a small bottle containing Geum Ryung-i’s saliva and a box containing pills good for recovering vitality.
And I quickly headed toward the Silver Dragon Pavilion.
Though it was very early, if my guess was correct, Father would be in his office.
.
.
.
“Is Father inside?”
I knew he was inside, but I asked out of courtesy.
Just then, Cho Vice-Commander, who was coming out, nodded.
“Yes, sir.”
“What about the guest?”
“He is not here.”
“Father! It is I, Seo-ho.”
I called out loudly, pushed open the door, and stepped inside.
Father regarded me with a darkened expression.
“What is the matter?”
“Father! I shall depart for Sichuan.”
“Hmm?”
“Elder Brother is still alive!”
Father stared blankly as though my words made no sense, then his eyes widened in astonishment.
“Is… is that truly so? Eun Jung-ho lives?”
“Yes! I have confirmed it through Geumryeong.”
I continued.
“As you know, Geumryeong belongs to me. Therefore, I must be the one to go.”
Father released a breath of relief at my words and nodded his head.
“Very well. I entrust this to you.”
“Of course. Eun Jung-ho is your son, but he is also my elder brother.”

Now came the crucial part.
We swiftly completed our preparations for departure to Sichuan, finishing before midday meal.
After a simple meal, we made our way to Cha-jang to depart.
“Young Master Seo-ho.”
Elder Brother’s Wife emerged with Geon-hyuk and Bo-yeon, apparently to bid us farewell.
“Why have you come all the way here? The wind is biting cold.”
“Yet you are going to such hardship to rescue him—how could I not come to see you off?”
I lowered my gaze as I looked at Elder Brother’s Wife.
Geon-hyuk and Bo-yeon, both six years old.
Though still young, the two intelligent children seemed already to have grasped that something had befallen their father.
“Uncle, you must return together with Father.”
“I will.”
“Uncle, please.”
“Do not worry.”
I smiled gently, crouched down to meet their eyes, and spoke.
“I promise.”
Then I rose and bowed respectfully to Grandfather and my parents standing behind.
“I shall return shortly.”
And I mounted my horse.
Since we needed to move swiftly, I decided that only my retinue and I would travel.
There was no faster way to move than on horseback.
Moreover, with myself and the Guard Warriors, there was nothing to fear in terms of martial prowess.
This was precisely why we could complete preparations in half a day—we were well-seasoned in such expeditions.
Do Gyeong, the Squad Leader of the Myeongwhui Division from the Ming Ming Trading Company, moved with us, while those who came with us decided to head separately to the Ming Ming Trading Company.
We needed at least one person who understood the current situation well and could cooperate with us.
Of course, the Sichuan Branch of our Eun Hae Trading Company exists in the Provincial Capital.
But it couldn’t exert as much influence as the Ming Ming Trading Company.

Once we had moved far enough away from the residential areas, I spoke to Ju Gang Ma.
“Let’s go!”
“Neigh!”
Ju Gang Ma let out a loud cry and instantly increased its speed.
The surrounding scenery disappeared behind us in the blink of an eye.
“Whoa! Ugh!”
Do Squad Leader, riding alongside Seo-woo Warrior, was startled by that speed, but we, already accustomed to this pace, galloped without hesitation.
Even Seo Hyang didn’t fall behind our speed.
There was the Yangtze River in the middle, but it didn’t hinder us.
Ju Gang Ma could gallop across rivers too.
Thus, we arrived in Eastern Sichuan in just two days.
“T-Two days to reach Sichuan…”
Do Squad Leader’s expression showed disbelief. I sent a telepathic message to Geumryeong.
– Guide us to where Elder Brother Eun Jung-ho is.
– Squeak!
Geumryeong began leading the way.
The Eastern Sichuan Region was filled with basins and hills.
We quickly traversed that treacherous terrain.
How much time had passed?
Then Seo-woo Warrior spoke with a worried expression.
“My lord, it seems rain will pour down soon.”
“We should hurry then.”
We rode without stopping, and just as Seo-woo Warrior said, rain began to fall.
Whoooosh!
But we didn’t stop our horses.
No matter how much of a Sichuan region it was, getting rained on in winter would lower body temperature and risk our lives.
Especially with a child in our company.
Then I felt a familiar aura from far away.
It was Elder Brother Eun Jung-ho.
As we galloped further, I saw Elder Brother Eun Jung-ho leaning against a tree and a young child.
“Brother!”
Dismounting from my horse, I called out and rushed toward Elder Brother Eun Jung-ho.
But something was strange.
If he had suffered from dehydration all this time, his complexion should have been pale…
What I gave him was effective, but it shouldn’t have been to that degree, should it?
“Elder Brother, it’s me. Seo-ho.”
His complexion looked fine, but he was unconscious.
The child beside him was in the same state.
And of all times, it had to be raining.
“Damn it! Really!”
I took a deep breath and unleashed a barrage of slaps toward Eun Jung-ho with both hands.
Smack—! Smack! Slap—!
“…!”
Eun Jung-ho’s eyes snapped open in shock from the sudden blows to his cheeks.
“Gasp!”
“Eun Jung-ho? Are you awake?”
“….”
“Should I hit you more?”
“No, no! I’m awake! I’m awake now!”
He should have come to sooner.
“Thank goodness! Really, thank goodness!”
Eun Jung-ho spoke to me then.
“So you really came looking for me, just as the letter promised.”
“Of course! I always keep my promises. Come on, get up. Let’s go home.”
“Right.”
Eun Jung-ho pushed himself up from the ground with his hands.
The commotion woke the child, who rubbed his eyes and looked at us, seeming frightened.
“It’s alright. This is my brother.”
“The handsome one you mentioned?”
“Yes, that’s right. Let’s go home now.”
And Eun Jung-ho helped the child to his feet.
So this child must be the Myungmyung Merchant Guild Master’s grandson.
“But… did I even have feelings? It hurts.”
“Well, at least you know now.”
“…I’m sorry.”
Something felt off though.
If I’d hit him that hard, both his cheeks should be swollen….
And my brother’s energy felt different from before.
The most likely explanation in this situation was….
Could it be?
“Brother. What exactly did you pick up and eat?”

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