The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Merchant Group - Chapter 547

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The Youngest Son of the Eun Hae Trading Company Chapter 547

Chapter 547. The Tal-myeong Guest (7)

I hung from the ceiling of the Black Cat Sect Master’s office, watching the scene unfold with a quiet chuckle.
So it was as I suspected.
After I escaped with those imprisoned in the dungeon, I thought the Black Cat Sect would pursue us.
But when they showed no reaction, I found it strange—until I realized the League Master had ordered them to stand down.
Regardless, he was merciless in his execution.
The Ho Jung Great Master, having disposed of the Black Cat Sect Master, departed without hesitation.
Now was my moment.
I descended silently and surveyed the office.
There had to be something here that could serve as evidence.
I hadn’t abandoned my pursuit of evidence.
The difficulty lay in obtaining it while simultaneously confronting the Black Cat Sect—but if others were willing to engage them, the situation changed entirely.
I could slip in under the cover of chaos.
While the flames consumed everything and others wouldn’t dare approach, I was different.
Thanks to the Taiyin Ice-Sea Divine Art, I could withstand a considerable degree of fire without harm.
That’s why I came personally rather than sending someone else.
I examined the area around the wooden table.
The table lay overturned with a hollow space inside—a clear indication that something had been stored there.
Yet the Ho Jung Great Master had taken nothing with him.
Then perhaps….
My gaze turned toward the fallen Black Cat Sect Master.
And just as I reached to search his robes—
Snap!
A hand seized my wrist.
I was startled.
He should have been dead.
The Black Cat Sect Master’s eyes trembled as they opened, and he spoke in a labored voice.
“Who… who are you…?”
“Merely a passing guest.”
He seemed to understand something, and spoke to me.
“I beg you… the envelope in my robes… evidence… terror to the world…”
Then his head fell.
Ah, so it was a final flash of consciousness.
A faint smile lingered at the corners of his mouth.
He had grasped my meaning instinctively.
He introduced himself as a passing traveler, but he was someone who could land a blow against the Murim Alliance.
I quickly searched through his belongings and found an envelope.
This must be the evidence the Black Cat Sect Master mentioned.
Well, a leader of a Black Path sect of this scale would have made some preparations.
He simply failed to use them properly before being eliminated.
Instead, I’ll put them to good use on his behalf.
I also collected all the expensive items he had gathered. Money doesn’t have a name attached to it, and it would be wasteful to let it burn away like this.
Wouldn’t you agree?
– Squeak!
Geum-ryeong chirped in agreement with my thoughts.
“Geum-ryeong, is there anything valuable left?”
“Squeak!”
Geum-ryeong swiftly located items hidden throughout the place, and I collected them all methodically.
Whoosh!
The flames had spread this far by now.
It was time to leave.
“Geum-ryeong, let’s go!”
“Squeak!”
I leisurely departed from the place and gazed upon the Black Cat Sect burning brilliantly.
Looking at it this way, my heart felt strangely heavy.
Seolpung Palace must have met a similar end.
After I died, did the Eun Hae Trading Company meet such a fate?
I shook my head.
They probably wouldn’t have done so, if only out of concern for the Eun Hae Trading Company’s assets.
Though they would have killed everyone who needed killing.
Just as they killed me.
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I returned to our camp.
Since there was no suitable place to stay nearby, our party was camping.
Though the body finds it somewhat inconvenient, the mind finds comfort in this.

The next morning.
Ho Jung Great Master, who had dealt with the Black Cat Sect, came to us.
“You can rest assured now. The Black Cat Sect has been completely annihilated.”
“Thank you.”
“We are truly grateful that you avenged our enemies!”
Ho Jung Great Master replied as though it were nothing.
“I merely did what was necessary. And since everyone must be exhausted, why don’t you all head to the Murim Alliance to recover?”
I stepped forward gently at his words.
“We appreciate your consideration. However, we intend to stay at a nearby inn.”
“You’re staying at an inn?”
“Yes. As you can see, everyone is in no condition to travel long distances. Therefore, I believe it’s best to recover as close by as possible. Please don’t take offense at our declining your offer.”
Ho Jung Great Master seemed slightly taken aback by my words, but soon nodded in understanding.
“I was shortsighted. How could I take offense in such circumstances? Very well. I’ll inform my League Master of this.”
“Thank you.”
“Hmm, but I heard you’ve already contacted the Imperial Palace?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
I lied to him confidently.
“However, since you’ve dealt with all of them, I plan to send another letter assuring them there’s no longer any concern about treason.”
“Hmm. Please do. It would be quite troublesome if the Emperor were to be bothered by such a trivial matter.”
“I will.”
“Ah, do you perhaps need warriors? It seems you should have some for protection?”
“That won’t be necessary.”
I declined with a smile.
“I and my guards are sufficient. As you know, we’re capable of protecting ourselves to a reasonable degree.”
Why is he so persistent? Just give up and leave already.
“So please don’t worry and feel free to return. If you’re still concerned, I’ll ask for an escort only as far as the nearby inn.”
“Very well, I’ll do that.”
He accepted my proposal as though he’d been waiting for it.
Though reluctant, I had to throw him this bone to satisfy him and make him give up.
We organized ourselves and, escorted by his men, headed toward an inn in a nearby village.
Come to think of it, this was my first time going to that inn.
Not long ago, I had heard some interesting news.
Moon Ju-sung Scholar, whom I had met when searching for the Bok Si-ryeong Sect in Shaanxi Province before, had recently opened a new branch of the Yeochun Inn near Songshan Mountain by Shaolin.
Since cleanliness is their foremost virtue, everyone would be satisfied and comfortable staying there.
Moon Ju-sung Scholar is certainly someone with exceptionally good fortune from the middle point onward.
Of course, he possesses talent to match.
No matter how fortunate one is, without talent it’s difficult to maintain and develop that fortune.

In just two days, we arrived at a village near Songshan Mountain.
We could have traveled faster, but I deliberately slowed our pace.
I wanted to demonstrate that those I had rescued were in poor condition.
I even hinted to them to feign greater weakness and play up their ailments.
“Are you planning to stay in this village?”
“Yes, that’s correct.”
I sent Palgap to the Yeochun Inn, and he soon returned.
“Young Master! Fortunately, there are rooms available!”
“That’s fortunate indeed.”
“So I’ve secured all the remaining rooms!”
“Well done.”
We arrived at the Yeochun Inn and exchanged greetings with Ho Jung Great Master.
“Thank you so much for escorting us this far.”
“Then please take care of yourselves.”
“Of course. We should visit the Murim Alliance and offer our thanks to the League Master, but given our tight schedule, we cannot. Please convey our apologies.”
“No need for apologies. These things happen. The League Master isn’t the type to hold grudges.”
“Of course. I was merely being overly cautious.”
Well, this sort of subtle maneuvering is my specialty.
Thus we exchanged farewells, and Ho Jung Great Master turned his horse around without hesitation.
Watching his departure, I chuckled inwardly.
I had completely dispelled his suspicions.
As I entered the inn, I observed those I had rescued and reflected.
They were certainly no ordinary people.
It seemed that their experience imprisoned in the dungeon had added several more cunning individuals to their ranks.
I spoke to the Shop Attendant.
“Please prepare washing water for each room. And for meals, I’d appreciate the softest foods available.”
Then I produced a gold coin.
“…!”
The Shop Attendant was startled upon seeing it.
One rarely saw gold coins at an inn like this.
“I’ll pay in advance.”
“G-Guest, this is far too much!”
“It’s fine. We’ll be staying here for a while.”
“In that case, I understand.”
Only then did the Shop Attendant nod and accept the gold coin.
I surveyed the Yeochun Inn – Songshan Branch.
The neatly dressed attendants and the spotless cleanliness of the interior.
I was impressed.
Should I go purchase some clothes then?
Those I had rescued were wearing garments that were practically rags, so they needed fresh clothing.

That evening.
After washing with warm water for the first time in ages and changing into fresh clothes, everyone looked remarkably refreshed.
They filled their bellies with soft rice porridge and expressed their gratitude to me.
“We truly cannot thank you enough for your kindness.”
“We shall never forget this debt of gratitude.”
“When I return to the Main House, I shall ensure proper compensation.”
Their words brought an unexpected warmth to my heart.
It was as if I could hear the sound of coins dropping into my pocket.
Though in truth, I had simply been unable to leave them to their fate.
“Truly, you are the embodiment of Immortal Chivalry Beauty!”
“No one else could wear such a title as naturally as you do.”
“….”
Why did the title Immortal Chivalry Beauty still feel so unfamiliar to me?
As I exchanged words with them somewhat awkwardly, the Tal-myeong Guest descended from above.
“Elder Brother! My Master has regained consciousness.”
“Ah, that is fortunate.”
“And my Master wishes to meet with you.”
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A short while later.
I entered the guest room that the Tal-myeong Guest and his Master shared.
The middle-aged man lying on the bed attempted to rise and leave the bed.
I stopped him.
“Please do not strain yourself! Your body has not fully recovered yet, has it?”
He shook his head at my words.
“I am fine. You not only freed me from the Prison, but you even gave me the Antidote Herb to save my life. I am truly grateful.”
“I am relieved you are recovering well.”
“I have incurred a debt I cannot repay. I know not how to make amends.”
“Why speak such things? Simply focus on your complete recovery.”
“Truly, you embody the very essence of Immortal Chivalry Beauty. Yet someone like you had your title stolen—how outrageous!”
At his words, the Tal-myeong Guest scratched his cheek and spoke.
“I have confessed all my misdeeds to my Master.”
I nodded slightly.
That must not have been easy—he is remarkable.
“Thanks to you, Elder Brother, I have been able to reflect deeply and gain much understanding.”
He knelt before me.
“I was foolish. From this moment forward, I shall abandon the title of Tal-myeong Guest.”
“Does that mean you will cease your activities as the Tal-myeong Guest?”
“Yes, that’s correct. Now that I’ve found you, Master, there’s no reason for me to wander about the Empire any longer.”
The Tal-myeong Guest’s eyes gleamed with sincerity as he spoke.
“And I will return all the reputations I’ve stolen.”
His master continued.
“If compensation is needed, I will ensure it is provided.”
“I see.”
“And to repay the debt of my life to you, as well as to compensate for my wayward disciple’s misdeeds, I intend to transfer one of the business enterprises that the Main Organization holds.”
“What?”
I quickly waved my hand.
“That’s not necessary!”
“No, it is my sincere wish—you must accept it. Had it not been for you, I would have perished in that prison. And that’s not all. This foolish disciple would have continued accumulating karmic debt like an unbroken colt, eventually meeting a violent end. Then the Main Organization’s line would have been severed, and the enterprises would have fallen into others’ hands.”
“….”
He understands well.
Because that’s exactly how it unfolded in reality.
“Since you’ve prevented such a future, transferring one business enterprise is hardly a loss.”
I sighed and relented.
“Very well. I’ll accept it then. But what sort of business are you offering?”
“There’s an inn in Fuzhou, Fujian Province. I intend to give you that.”
“….”
I was momentarily at a loss for words. But since I’d already agreed to accept, there was nothing for it.
“I have one request, though.”
“What is it?”
“Even if you transfer it to me, I would appreciate it if you kept the fact that I am the owner of that inn a secret.”
The Tal-myeong Guest’s master readily agreed.
“That’s no difficulty. I’ll do as you ask.”
An inn obtained unexpectedly, yet this inn would prove invaluable to me in the days to come.
“By the way, what connection do you have with the Murim Alliance?”
“Pardon? Why do you ask that?”
“Do you trust the Murim Alliance?”
The way he posed the question suggested something lay beneath it.
“Though I’m called a hero of the Martial Arts World, my true nature is that of a merchant.”
I continued.
“A merchant does not easily trust anything. However, I myself always honor my commitments. Does that answer your question?”
“It does.”
In that moment, his eyes grew grave.
“Be wary of the Murim Alliance.”
“…!”
There’s something here.
“Within the Murim Alliance, there is one you must not trust.”
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I stepped out of the guest room.
The Tal-myeong Guest walked beside me.
“I heard you haven’t eaten yet. Why don’t you join your Master for a meal?”
“Understood. Thank you for your consideration, Elder Brother.”
“Tal-myeong Guest.”
At my call, he shook his head.
“Please call me by my real name from now on. My name is Woo Gyeok.”
“Of course. Woo Gyeok.”
I continued.
“So what becomes of our competition for the title?”
He laughed and answered my question.
“Naturally, it ends here. And I have lost. The title of Immortal Chivalry Beauty belongs to you alone, Elder Brother.”
Woo Gyeok—no longer the Tal-myeong Guest—spoke.
“And from now on, I will serve you as my Elder Brother for life. Even if you refuse, I will do so.”
It seemed he meant it.
Well, I even received an inn as compensation, so I can’t very well refuse to be called Elder Brother.
“Then do so.”
“Thank you, Immortal Chivalry Beauty Elder Brother!”
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Eun Jung-ho. You can be happy now.
I’ve protected the title of Immortal Chivalry Beauty.
But I’m sorry.
You told me not to cause trouble, but this was unavoidable.
At least I cleaned up the mess afterward.

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