The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Merchant Group - Chapter 579

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The Youngest Son of the Eun Hae Trading Company Chapter 579

Chapter 579. How to Make Them Eat Crow (4)

After the two martial contests held in the morning concluded, lunchtime arrived.
Meanwhile, the Namgung Family Head, who had observed the matches, found himself in a considerably foul mood.
It was because of his incompetent grandson, Namgung On.
As he moved to another seat for the meal, his third son followed behind him with an embarrassed expression.
At that moment, the Namgung Family Head stopped in his tracks.
“What are you doing?”
“Yes?”
“Does following me like that erase what has already happened?”
“….”
“Honestly, I never cared what On did outside. It is natural for a man to be fond of women, and such matters do not tarnish the Namgung Family’s name.”
“….”
“Losing carelessly to a disciple of some obscure sect called Yeon Gyeol Gate is something I can overlook to some degree. It is an opportunity to gain great lessons as a martial artist. But….”
He turned his head to look at his third son.
“To go around claiming he lost to underhanded tactics! And yet, with today’s match, hasn’t that claim become a blatant lie? He has not only tarnished his own honor but also brought shame upon the main family!”
“….”
The Namgung Family Head’s third son bit his lip.
Being thoroughly a member of the Namgung Family, he understood what the family’s iron law was.
It mattered not how one lived or what one did, but one must never bring dishonor to the Namgung Family’s name.
This was also why the Namgung Family had become so skilled at behind-the-scenes machinations.
A firm decision came from the Namgung Family Head’s lips.
“Lock On in the prison.”
“Yes?”
“Why are you so startled?”
“That place is far too harsh for On.”
“All the better. He will come to realize that what he has enjoyed is not something given, but something he can only enjoy by fulfilling his role as a family member.”
“….”
“When I return to the residence after today’s matches conclude, if On is not in the prison, your entire family will be locked away there instead.”
“…!”
He realized he could not defy his father’s command.
The Namgung Family Head walked away without another word, his pace brisk.
The Third Son watched his father’s retreating figure. Then he let out a long sigh.
‘Well, having done this much, the Second Wife won’t whine anymore. After all, there’s no woman going into the prison in On’s place.’
He commanded one of his Guard Warriors.
“Take the warriors and lock On in the residence’s prison.”
“Yes. However….”
The Guard Warrior hesitated, his words trailing off.
“He seems likely to resist strongly….”
“Knock him unconscious or restrain him by force—handle it as you see fit.”
“Yes!”

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I set out toward a nearby tavern with Dae-nok Warrior and Su-am Warrior.
I had reserved the tavern to celebrate Dae-nok Warrior’s victory.
It was fortunate that this meal had become a celebration rather than a consolation.
With that thought, I moved along with my entourage.
Come to think of it, Master should be somewhere in this area, so why haven’t I seen him since then?
Pondering this question as I headed toward the tavern, someone behind me suddenly picked a quarrel.
“What cowardly trick did you use?!”
I turned to see Namgung On.
What is he doing here?
From his expression, it was clear he hadn’t come for any good reason.
I stepped in front of Dae-nok Warrior and asked, “May I ask what this is about?”
“Step aside, irrelevant person! I have business with him!”
“I’m afraid I cannot step aside. The Eun Hae Trading Company is sponsoring Dae-nok Warrior.”
“Sponsoring?”
“Yes.”
I smiled as I spoke.
“Is it so strange for a merchant to sponsor a promising warrior?”
“Ha! Money to burn, it seems. Sponsoring someone who advanced to the main tournament through cowardly tricks!”
I smiled broadly.
“Are the eyes of the senior masters of the Murim Alliance who witnessed the match nothing but knots in wood?”
“…What?”
“If there had truly been a problem, those esteemed individuals would have raised objections first.”
“Hmph! Those who crossed blades directly know best!”
Then I had another rebuttal ready.
“Dan Mok-il, who was today’s opponent, accepted the loss cleanly without uttering a single word of complaint.”
“Hmph! The Danmok Family’s discernment is inferior to the main house, so that’s only natural.”
Wow, he was even more of a ruffian than I thought.
Wasn’t he afraid of public opinion?
Then again, that’s why he didn’t realize he was disgracing himself and the Namgung Family in the process.
“So you’re saying your martial skill surpasses that of the senior masters of the Murim Alliance?”
“….”
“….”
“The League Master was present there, and the Namgung Family Head was present, and there were also several elder masters of high cultivation in Hwagyeong. Yet to insist on such a claim despite all that… I can only interpret it in one way.”
I smiled and spoke.
“So please stop being unreasonable and let us go.”
“Yi Ik…!”
He seemed at a loss for words, huffing and puffing before finally drawing his sword.
“Hmph! There’s no point in talking. Among martial artists, one must speak through martial prowess! This time, I’ll prove that I didn’t lose through lack of skill! Draw your sword!”
Namgung On pointed his blade at Dae Nok and shouted.
I quickly sent a sound transmission to the Dae-nok Warrior.
– Do not draw your sword under any circumstances.
He nodded and replied calmly.
“The match is already concluded! Moreover, we cannot engage in private sword combat!”
“Then die!”
And the sword came flying toward the Dae-nok Warrior.
I could have blocked it, but I didn’t. Someone was already rushing urgently from behind.
Clang-!
His sword struck down Namgung On’s blade.
“You cannot do this here.”
“Ugh! Who dares… Chang Pa?”
Namgung On seemed to recognize him and furrowed his brow.
“The Young Master sent me. Please return to the residence.”
“I refuse!”
“The Family Head and Young Master are deeply displeased. Please return.”
“No! I cannot return until I wash away this tarnished honor!”
Sigh… this is getting worse and worse.
Isn’t what you’re doing right now tarnishing your honor even more?
The warrior called Chang Pa sighed at those words. I understood his sentiment.
Thud!
He kicked Namgung On, and he crumpled to the ground.
“Cough!”
“Bind him!”
“Yes!”
The warriors who followed him rushed forward and wrapped his entire body tightly in white cloth.
He transformed into a cocoon in an instant.
With a gag placed in his mouth, he was completely subdued.
By the way… is that Heavenly Silkworm Binding Technique?
Indeed, to cleanly subdue a master of the highest realm, one would need at least the Heavenly Silkworm Binding Technique.
And the martial arts of the Namgung Family are extreme yang techniques.
They are in direct opposition to the Heavenly Silkworm Binding Technique.
The one called Chang Pa bowed respectfully to both me and the Dae-nok Warrior with cupped fists.
“The young master of the main house has caused great offense. Please accept this as an apology.”
He handed over an envelope.
“Though modest, I hope this eases your heart. Such incidents will never occur again.”
Dae-nok Warrior glanced at me, and I gave a small nod.
It wasn’t free money anyway—it was compensation for damages, so of course I should accept it.
“I accept your apology.”
“Thank you.”
“And I was impressed watching today’s martial contest. It was truly magnificent. I hope we meet again under better circumstances next time.”
“Yes.”
Clean and courteous bearing.
This is probably why people call the Namgung Family Estate a just and righteous clan.
Namgung On, who had appeared like a storm, was collected by those who appeared like a storm.
Seeing him carried away in that state, he would surely face severe punishment.
“Well then, shall we go eat?”
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.
.
Lunch was quite satisfying.
Especially since Dae-nok Warrior seemed quite hungry, he ate so heartily that it was pleasant to watch.
Su-am Warrior was the same.
“In truth, this is the first time I’ve been able to eat until my belly is full like this.”
“Is that so?”
“As I mentioned, my sect isn’t very well-off, so I cannot eat this much.”
“Ah… I see.”
He pulled out a receipt from his pocket as he spoke.
“Yes. But with this, I can live without food worries for some time.”
A happy expression on his face.
“Oh, I forgot to mention this. The Eun Hae Trading Company will also provide annual sponsorship.”
“Pardon?”
“Didn’t I mention it earlier? That the Eun Hae Trading Company sponsors the Yeon Gyeol Sect.”
“Wasn’t that sponsorship for helping me win in the preliminary round?”
I shook my head.
“The Eun Hae Trading Company isn’t that petty. This is sponsorship for a place with promising prospects. After all, we should establish ties that can continue indefinitely.”
Su-am Warrior asked.
“Is that tie the money you’ll provide annually?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
I smiled slightly.
“So from now on, you needn’t take such risks for food worries and participate in martial contests. However, there is one condition.”
“What is that?”
“Strengthen your skills and raise your reputation.”
“Pardon?”
I sent a voice transmission to the Two Warriors.
– In the future, to the extent that the Namgung Family cannot easily find fault with us.
They nodded with resolute expressions, understanding my meaning.
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After lunch ended, we returned to the Martial Arts Arena.
Perhaps because of the main ship’s first-round match we had witnessed earlier, the way people looked at Dae-nok Warrior had completely changed.
It was the gaze of respect for a truly skilled martial artist.
And before long, he had earned a reputation.
“Oh! It’s the Storm Blade!”
“Where, where?”
“The Storm Blade really was a true master after all!”
Storm Blade.
It was a fitting reputation for Dae-nok Warrior, who wielded sword techniques that swept through like a tempest.
“You’ve earned yourself a reputation. Congratulations.”
“Haha. It’s rather embarrassing.”
As we continued our pleasant conversation, the afternoon matches began.
“The next match is between Jegal Yu-ah of the Jegal Family and Eon Seung-yeon of the Jin Zhu-eon Clan!”
It had become Jegal Yu-ah Minor Clan Master’s turn.
There were only two matches in the morning because the matches themselves had been lengthy.
On the first day of the main tournament’s first round, today’s most important match could be said to be Jegal Yu-ah’s bout.
After all, she was the Minor Clan Master of the Jegal Family.
In fact, Peng Kang-un Minor Patriarch had wanted to participate in this friendly martial arts competition, but the Family Head had not permitted it.
If Peng Kang-un Minor Patriarch participated in the Martial Arts Grand Conference friendly competition, he would certainly achieve excellent results.
That would raise the status of the Hebei Peng Family, so why didn’t the Family Head permit it?
He simply chatted quietly beside the Family Head.
There was no hint of regret on his face—was it because he understood the Family Head’s reasons for not permitting it?
Or was he simply not interested in martial competitions?
He had said he would participate, but perhaps he had only reluctantly entered the Yongbong Martial Arts Tournament because of his position as Minor Clan Master, and didn’t actually want to compete?
In that case, he might have secretly rejoiced when the Family Head refused permission.
Well, I’d find out later.
I turned my head to look at the Martial Arts Arena.
Seven marks had been placed on both their bodies, and they faced each other.
“Last time, my younger brother received your kindness. He said he learned much from it.”
Now that I thought about it, Jegal Yu-ah Minor Clan Master’s opponent at the Yongbong Martial Arts Tournament had been a member of the Jin Zhu-eon Clan.
So this Eon Seung-yeon must be his older brother.
At this, Jegal Yu-ah Minor Clan Master cupped her fist and replied.
“It was a match from which I could learn much as well. So Hyup’s martial skills were excellent.”
“He would be delighted to hear such praise from the Minor Clan Master.”
“Then that’s a relief.”
Boom!
The drum sounded, and their martial contest began at once.
Jegal Yu-ah’s blade clashed against Eon Seung-yeon’s iron fists.
The two of them, true to their reputation as exceptional martial artists, exchanged dozens of moves in an instant, yet the situation remained perfectly balanced.
Neither of their markers had shattered even once.
However, as they continued their exchanges, the equilibrium began to crumble gradually.
Both showed signs of fatigue, and I could sense Jegal Yu-ah’s hidden intent.
There’s no way she would be tiring at this level.
Others might not know, but I do.
It’s all an act.
As time passed and Eon Seung-yeon’s movements grew increasingly sluggish.
Whoosh!
Seizing the opening, Jegal Yu-ah moved with the speed of lightning.
Crack! Crack-crack! Snap!
In an instant, four markers shattered, and Eon Seung-yeon stumbled back in shock.
“How—how is this possible? You weren’t tired?”
“If I grew tired at this level, that would be unacceptable.”
She continued.
“Thanks to someone’s relentless conditioning, my stamina is second to none.”
Her gaze flicked toward me as she spoke.
“Now let’s finish this.”
Eon Seung-yeon fought desperately to turn the tide, but Jegal Yu-ah’s reserves remained abundant.
Moreover, having grown overly cautious of her techniques, Eon Seung-yeon could not muster bold attacks.
The outcome was decided.
“The victor of this contest is Jegal Yu-ah!”
“Roooar!”
“The Pale Frost Blade! The Pale Frost Blade!”
The crowd erupted in cheers, chanting her epithet.
Thus Jegal Yu-ah secured her place among the final sixteen.
She seems quite pleased.

I returned to the Inn and sat in my Guest Room, reviewing the events of the day.
Creak.
That’s when I heard the sound of the window opening.
“Who goes there!”
The Myeong-jong Warrior immediately cried out, but I waved my hand.
“Let him be.”
“Sir?”
I could sense Chun-il’s presence approaching.
Soon the window opened and Chun-il revealed himself.
“What has become of Namgung On?”
“He is currently confined to the Prison, I hear.”
“The Prison?”
“Yes. It seems the Namgung Family Head is absolutely furious. Hehehehe.”
The Namgung Family Estate’s Prison is far from a comfortable place.
The punishment is most satisfying.
Having the Namgung Family clean up their own mess through my strategy—it feels wonderfully refreshing.
My plan is a complete success.

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