The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Merchant Group - Chapter 589

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The Youngest Son of the Eun Hae Trading Company Chapter 589

Chapter 589. Immortal Chivalry Beauty (3)

I turned my head to face everyone and spoke.
“I’d suggest you all retire to your quarters now. As the night deepens, the streets become far less safe. Should you find yourselves entangled in some needless dispute, it could tarnish your sect’s honor.”
“Understood.”
“Ah, allow me to escort you to where the Cheongseong Sect members are staying.”
The reason I made such an offer was simple—I was curious about who truly stood behind Golden Phoenix.
“No, there’s no need to go to such lengths.”
“I must insist. This is a matter of fate, and I cannot simply walk away. Fear not—did we not agree to overlook the matter of my attendant being injured?”
“….”
“Then let us depart.”
With that, I led them forward.
Their lodgings were farther than I’d anticipated.
To go this distance merely to harass In-bong Warrior—such wasteful zeal.
Soon we arrived at an inn.
The Cheongbyeok Inn.
It was an establishment operated by the Cheongseong Sect. While the Ami Sect merely held contracts with inns, the Cheongseong Sect actually owned and operated their own.
And they used it as their lodgings.
At that moment, someone emerged from the inn, and the disciples’ expressions hardened at the sight.
“There, the Sect Leader.”
“Over there, the Sect Leader, that is….”
Ah, so that’s the Sect Leader.
He recognized me and greeted me warmly.
“Who might this be? The Immortal Chivalry Beauty Great Swordmaster, no?”
“Merchant Eun Seo-ho pays his respects to the Sect Leader.”
“Delighted to meet you. But what brings you here with disciples from our main compound?”
It was then.
“Sect Leader! This man is called the Immortal Chivalry Beauty, but everyone has been deceived by him!”
What?
I was momentarily taken aback.
I’d expected his backer to attempt something, but to this extent?
The other disciples seemed equally stunned, their breath catching.
The Sect Leader’s expression hardened as he questioned him.
“What do you mean by that?”
“This man suddenly came to us seeking a quarrel and attacked me!”
Ah, no, wait—I’m genuinely speechless.
The fact that I’ve clashed with him should remain a secret, yet he brings it up first here?
And with just a little investigation, the lie would unravel—what in the world is he thinking, pulling off such a reckless stunt?
“Seonhyeop Mirang Great Swordmaster… is what Golden Phoenix said true?”
He turned to me with a cold expression and asked.
“My son, you’re asking if what Golden Phoenix said is true?”
Huh? His son?
Ah, so that’s why the Merchant was being so arrogant.
Unlike other Daoist sects, the Cheongseong Sect permits marriage. And it’s possible to have children born from such unions enter the sect.
I had no idea his father was the Sect Leader of the Cheongseong Sect.
But the Sect Leader is quite advanced in years—is this a son born to him late in life?
“Actually, about that matter….”
“No! I won’t hear excuses! My son would never lie to me!”
He’s furious based solely on his son’s word?
For someone of the Sect Leader’s standing, his discipline seems lacking.
Meanwhile, seeing this display, I finally understand why Golden Phoenix was so insufferably arrogant.
Shing.
He drew his sword from his waist and pointed it at me.
“The insult my son suffered, I shall wash away with my own hands! Draw your blade at once!”
“Well, that’s….”
“What are you doing? I said draw your blade!”
Hearing the commotion, Daoist priests from the Cheongseong Sect emerged from the inn and tried to restrain him.
“Sect Leader! Why are you doing this? Wouldn’t it be better to hear what this is about first?”
“Indeed. Please calm yourself.”
“Silence! I cannot forgive anyone who brings shame upon my son.”
Sigh….
There’s a martial tournament tomorrow, and it looks like I’ll be expending strength here.
I swallowed my sigh inwardly and spoke to him.
“Sect Leader, it would be better to move to another location. If we cross blades here, others may be harmed.”
“Hmm, that has merit. Follow me.”
Following him, I arrived at the Cheongbyeok Inn Back Courtyard.
Since it was operated by the Cheongseong Sect, they had apparently prepared quite a spacious area for training.
“Now then, draw your blade! You can’t make excuses about the location anymore!”
“Very well.”
It was then that Seo-woo Warrior spoke.
“My lord, allow me to draw my blade in your stead.”
“No. It is I who was forced into this duel. Therefore, it is right that I draw my blade.”
I pushed him back and drew my sword.
Shing.
The sound of the blade leaving its sheath cuts through the air with a chill.
“Today I shall show you what the true sword of Cheongseong truly is.”
Something feels off about this situation.
Even if a parent’s love for their child is extraordinary, would they blindly trust their son’s every word like this?
My own Father doesn’t unconditionally accept everything I say.
Rather than the Sect Leader simply loving his son dearly and treating him with special favor, he seemed more like a subordinate who must obey his superior’s commands without question.
He was the Sect Leader of the Cheongseong Sect, a Daoist organization.
I’d dismissed it as a lack of refinement earlier, but it might be something else entirely.
“Let us begin!”
Whoosh!
At that moment, he rushed toward me with his blade raised.
His swordsmanship was undoubtedly on a different level than the In-bong Warrior’s.
Clang!
The instant I blocked his strike—
“….”
I sensed the aura of the Black Path.
The Black Path’s aura emanating from the Cheongseong Sect Leader? Was such a thing even possible?
Yet it didn’t seem to come directly from his own energy.
So perhaps he wasn’t deeply connected to the Black Path itself….
I pretended to struggle against his blade and deliberately fell backward.
“Get up.”
At his words, I rose and made a respectful request.
“Sect Leader, I fear I’m about to suffer considerable humiliation today, so I’d like to ask one thing of you.”
“What is it?”
“If I withdraw my companions, would you also withdraw the others from the Cheongseong Sect?”
He nodded readily.
“Well, that’s not difficult. Everyone, return to your positions!”
I also spoke to my companions.
“Please step back for a moment.”
The Guard Warriors looked worried, but when I gestured that there was nothing to fear, they obediently withdrew.
“Understood.”
Thus the backyard was left with only the Sect Leader and myself.
“Now, take up your blade again.”
“Yes.”
The reason I’d asked for everyone else to leave.
I would likely need to use the Taiyin Ice-Sea Divine Art.
And I needed to reveal some of my true abilities.
But the others from the Cheongseong Sect must not learn of this.
If word spread that I’d hidden my strength—not just in today’s martial arts match, but in general—it would create numerous complications.
Yet I couldn’t simply apologize and withdraw from this situation either.
So, shall I give it a try?
I infused the Eun Moo-geom with the power of the Taiyin Ice-Sea Divine Art and clashed it against the Sect Leader’s blade.
Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!
Unlike before, now that I was fighting with all my strength, I could maintain an evenly matched duel with the Sect Leader.
Thus, I was able to subtly channel my energy through his sword into his body without him noticing.
Gradually, the Black Path energy I had sensed from him began to fade away.
Finally, when the Black Path energy had completely vanished and only the pure energy of the Cheongseong Sect remained.
“Huff!”
Suddenly, the Sect Leader retreated and looked up at me.
His expression was somewhat bewildered.
I smiled and asked.
“Are you yourself again now?”
He stood dazed for a moment, as if comprehending the situation, then nodded.
“I haven’t felt this clear-headed in a long time. This must surely be thanks to you.”
Instead of answering, I smiled and sheathed my sword.
“But how did you discern my abnormality?”
“I possess a rather keen ability to sense the energy of others. And thanks to the properties of the Heavenly Stream Technique I’ve cultivated, you’ve regained your senses.”
“I see….”
“And I found your reactions strange. No matter how much you are the father of the Golden Phoenix Dojang, responding so blindly was far too unnatural.”
“Indeed. Thank you for helping me regain my senses.”
“Not at all. But what exactly happened?”
I continued.
“I know it may be presumptuous to ask, but I believe I have the right to hear the circumstances.”
“You do. You certainly have that right.”
The Sect Leader nodded, then looked toward the sky and opened his mouth.
“About three years ago, Golden Phoenix came to me saying he had something to discuss. From the moment I drank the tea he gave me then… whenever anything related to Golden Phoenix occurred, I inexplicably lost my reason.”
That meant Golden Phoenix was the culprit.
It seemed he had mixed something related to Black Path energy into the tea and made the Sect Leader consume it.
“In truth, I’ve always raised my children strictly.”
That implied there were other children besides Golden Phoenix.
“But that scoundrel didn’t like it.”
“That may be so, but it’s hardly the right way to handle it. What do you intend to do about the Golden Phoenix Dojang?”
“Sigh, no matter that he’s my son, I cannot simply overlook this. For his own sake as well. I intend to formally convene the Cheonmun Council.”
“Is that like an internal meeting of the Cheongseong Sect?”
“Precisely. It means asking heaven, and it’s the council that handles the most serious matters in the Main Organization. Not just myself, but all twelve Elders of the Main Organization gather there.”
“I see.”
Though I was seeing Golden Phoenix for the first time today, I could tell how arrogantly he had lived all this time.
There was no way the other Elders viewed him favorably.
Having tasted the sweetness of life thus far, it was now time for him to taste its bitterness.
“Regardless, I must repay you for helping me this way. If there’s anything you desire, tell me. If it’s something I can do, I’ll grant it without hesitation.”
“In that case….”
I paused in thought before speaking.
“Please keep it secret that I helped the Sect Leader today.”
“That’s not difficult, but why must it be kept secret?”
“Yes.”
I nodded.
“Haven’t you already noticed? That my martial prowess has long surpassed its peak.”
“True. If you can fight me as an equal, you must have reached the pinnacle quite some time ago.”
“Exactly. So if it becomes known that I helped the Sect Leader, I will face criticism. After all, I deceived everyone at the Friendly Martial Arts Tournament.”
“That makes sense.”
He continued.
“But that’s something I must naturally grant, so I cannot call it repayment. Tell me something else.”
“That alone is sufficient. I didn’t help with the expectation of repayment in the first place, so to expect it now would be contradictory, wouldn’t it?”
At my words, he sighed deeply.
“Hah! This is why people call you the Immortal Chivalry Beauty!”
Cough.
Why are you doing this? You’re embarrassing me.
“Still, I cannot face myself without giving you proper repayment. So tell me something else.”
Hmm…
I had only dealt with those who spread rumors about me and tormented In-bong Warrior. How was I to know this would become such a big affair?
Then a good idea suddenly came to me.
“In today’s martial competition, In-bong Warrior conceded out of respect for me. I hope he won’t face criticism for that decision. And I wish he would be given more opportunities to display his abilities.”
“Hah! How is it that even this second request is for someone else, not yourself?”
I’m only doing this because I feel sorry for deceiving In-bong Warrior…
“I understand. I shall do as you ask. But this isn’t for your sake, is it?”
“I apologize. I truly cannot think of anything else at the moment.”
“Very well. I cannot press further on one who should be receiving repayment. I shall postpone hearing that answer for now.”
“Thank you. Then…”
I deliberately rolled on the ground and stood up.
If my clothes were clean, I’d be suspected.
“I shall take my leave now.”
“Ah! Wait a moment.”
“Yes?”
“You didn’t ask about what Golden Phoenix mentioned earlier. What exactly happened today?”
Right, if this were normal, I should hear the full story.
“Well, it’s like this.”
I told him everything that had happened today without omission.
I had only agreed to overlook the matter of Palgap’s injury, not to overlook everything else.
.
.
.
I brushed the dust lightly from my clothes and entered the Inn.
At that, my waiting companions hurried over urgently.
“Are you alright?”
I scratched the back of my neck and spoke.
“So you really are the Sect Leader.”
Behind me, Golden Phoenix chuckled with a smirk.
“That’s why I told you not to act so recklessly. This is why people shouldn’t overstep their bounds. If you’re a merchant, you should know your place as one.”
At those words, my companions bit their lips.
Holding back their anger.
But I turned away without responding.
“Let’s go.”
“Yes.”
We left the Cheongbyeok Inn and walked for quite some time.
How long had we walked?
It was when our voices could no longer reach the Cheongbyeok Inn.
“Pfft!”
I burst into laughter.
Ah, I nearly got caught holding back my laughter.
“Why are you laughing? Is something wrong with you?”
At Palgap’s words, I waved my hand dismissively.
“I’m fine. These clothes just got dirty from rolling around in the courtyard on purpose.”
“I see. I was honestly worried.”
“Have you ever seen me lose a fight?”
“Of course not. If it were a losing fight, you would avoid it first, then find a way to win before fighting.”
“You know me well. Did you get a good look at that Golden Phoenix’s face?”
“Well, I did see it, but why do you ask?”
“Ah, that face will be the last time he ever smiles.”
The Sect Leader of Cheongseong Sect had flown into a rage upon hearing what Golden Phoenix had done.
He would soon learn through his own body that life is not easy.

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