The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Merchant Group - Chapter 643

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The Youngest Son of the Eun Hae Trading Company Chapter 643

Chapter 643. The Cheongseong Sect’s Request for Support (1)

Inbong Dojang’s Father.
I don’t know his name, but I know he’s a master of Hwagyeong.
And right now, he’s employing a concealment technique to hide his presence.
That’s why no one here has noticed he’s there.
Only I seem to have detected him, probably thanks to the Taiyin Ice-Sea Divine Art I’ve mastered.
I looked in that direction and gave a slight fist salute as a sign of respect.
Then I spoke to the Cheongseong Disciple.
“First, I would like to meet the Sect Leader.”
“Ah, yes. Please come this way.”
Even though the disciple who greeted us didn’t appear to hold a high position, he immediately guided us, suggesting he had been sent specifically to escort us to the Sect Leader.
As I followed him toward where the Sect Leader was, the state of the sect grounds I witnessed was utterly devastating.
Collapsed and fractured buildings, with dark red stains visible between them.
“It appears many people have suffered damage.”
“Indeed. If the Sichuan Tang Family hadn’t arrived at the right moment, many more disciples would have lost their lives.”
He continued speaking as we walked.
“Moreover, even though the Ami Sect suffered damage themselves, they came to help our main organization. We are truly grateful.”
With such a response, it seemed unlikely that conflict would arise between the two sects as it had in my previous life.
“Furthermore, the Crown Prince himself has been generous with his support for our sect.”
The disciple sighed and continued.
“When the earthquake first struck, we were truly at a loss. We even considered sealing the sect.”
Sealing the sect meant not only prohibiting all external activities but also refusing to accept new disciples.
It meant the situation had been that grave.
“It was that serious. We’re fortunate it didn’t become worse.”
But the situation already seemed to be recovering, so what could be so urgent that they would send an Ami Sect Disciple to request our support?
Soon we arrived at the place where the Cheongseong Sect Leader was.
“Sect Leader. Crown Prince Seongbo Wang and the Great Swordmaster Seonhyeop Mirang have arrived.”
The door immediately opened and the Sect Leader emerged.
He looked just as he had the last time I saw him.
But there was one difference—his left arm was immobilized in a splint.
“The humble Sect Leader of Cheongseong bows before Crown Prince Seongbo Wang.”
“Please, rise.”
“Your kindness is overwhelming. Please, come inside.”
I gave a respectful fist salute to the Sect Leader, and he acknowledged it with a slight nod.
Given the circumstances, we couldn’t exchange lengthy pleasantries, and the fact that Geumbbong Dojang’s father had given the Sect Leader medicine to cloud his judgment during the Martial Arts Grand Conference was not something to be discussed with outsiders.
We took our seats.
“First, I must express my gratitude for making such a difficult journey.”
“What are you saying? The Cheongseong Sect is one of the pillars of Sichuan. How could I remain idle when such a sect requests assistance?”
“I am grateful for your respect toward me and the Cheongseong Sect.”
“How could I treat a Sect Leader who commands the respect of all Sichuan’s people with anything less than reverence?”
Hearing those words, I chuckled inwardly.
I had felt it before when conversing with the Ami Sect Leader, but my eloquence had certainly improved considerably.
“So then, what is the reason for requesting our assistance?”
“An earthquake occurred again not long ago.”
“Indeed. We nearly fell victim to it ourselves and remember it well. We were conducting relief operations, and while we sustained some injuries, there was no major damage.”
“That is fortunate.”
“In truth, my elder brother nearly met with disaster, but the Seonhyeop Mirang Great Swordmaster here threw himself into danger to save him.”
And Seongbo Wang cast a grateful glance in my direction.
It seemed his affection toward me had deepened even further since that incident.
“At that moment, the Seonhyeop Mirang was truly the image of a hero.”
“Oh! Is that so!”
Your Majesty Seongbo Wang.
Would you mind ceasing to gild my face like this?
I quickly changed the subject.
“Did problems arise because of that earthquake?”
“Indeed. The disciples who set out to rescue those at the Poongyeon Pavilion higher up the mountain became trapped. Shamefully, I must ask that you rescue them and the disciples at the Pavilion.”
He continued with an apologetic expression.
“We should rescue them ourselves, but as you have seen on your way here, we lack the capacity to do so.”
I paused briefly before asking the Sect Leader a question.
“Are you badly injured?”
“I’m not certain. We haven’t yet assessed the extent of their injuries.”
“I meant you, Sect Leader.”
“Me?”
He answered with an embarrassed expression.
“While rescuing my disciples from the collapsing building, my arm was merely grazed by the rubble.”
Though he spoke thus, it was clear he was seriously injured.
That was why he could not act directly and had to request assistance in this manner.
Likely the other Elders and senior figures were in similar circumstances.
“I understand. I will do my utmost to effect their rescue.”
“Thank you. The disciple who guided you earlier will provide the details.”
We rose from our seats and left the Sect Leader’s chamber.
Then the disciple who had guided us earlier approached.
“Father… have you heard the situation from the Sect Leader?”
Ah, I had wondered why they looked so alike—they were father and son.
The Cheongseong Sect is a Daoist sect, but it permits marriage and childbirth among its members.
“Yes. I’ve heard the general outline of what happened.”
“Then, allow me to first show you to your quarters.”
And so we made our way to the guest quarters first. We decided that only my group would move to rescue the isolated disciples.
The path to Poongyeon Pavilion was treacherous, and if another earthquake struck, it would be catastrophic.
Therefore, I asked Seongbo Wang and his entourage to care for the Cheongseong Sect’s wounded.
“Care for the wounded?”
“Yes, Your Highness. When do you think a person’s heart becomes most vulnerable?”
“Well, I suppose when they’re struggling?”
“Something like that. More specifically, when they’re ill or injured. If you actively help them now, you’ll win not only the hearts of the Cheongseong Sect, but also the hearts of the people of Sichuan.”
“Ah! That’s true!”
“Then I ask for your cooperation.”
And so, leaving Seongbo Wang behind, my group followed the disciple toward Poongyeon Pavilion.
“Ah, I apologize for the late introduction. My name is Gyeong-mun.”
“I am Eun Seo-ho.”
“I am well acquainted with the Seonhyeop Mirang Great Swordmaster, and I also know of the kindness you showed my father.”
Did he know about the Geumbbong Dojang and the Sura Blood Sect incident?
“I heard that you detoxified my father after he was poisoned by a suspicious medicine he purchased from suspicious individuals at the marketplace.”
Ah… so that’s how others understand it.
Well, it’s best not to spread word about the Sura Blood Sect.
“It was merely the compassion of the Primordial Celestial Worthy that brought us together by fate.”
I asked carefully.
“Is the Sect Leader badly injured?”
“…Yes, he is.”
Kyung Moon Master’s face was filled with worry as he answered.
“His left arm bone is fractured, so he must recuperate for some time.”
“The injuries seem more severe than expected.”
“Indeed, which is why he cannot act directly.”
I nodded and asked.
“But what is this Poongyeon Pavilion for?”
“You can think of it as a place for secluded cultivation. You may not know this, but our Cheongseong Sect’s martial arts begin with sensing nature. Therefore, rather than being confined somewhere and dedicating ourselves to martial arts, our secluded cultivation involves training while surrounded by nature.”
“I see.”
“And because disciples train the wind within that nature, it is called Poongyeon Pavilion.”
That name fits perfectly.
The Cheongseong Sect has many martial arts that evoke the wind.
Their representative divine technique, Seryupyo, is likewise a free-spirited divine technique that resembles willow leaves scattered by the wind.
“The disciples training there seemed to be in trouble, so I sent several disciples, including In-bong, to help…”
Wait, In-bong… that name sounds familiar.
“Did In-bong also head toward Poongyeon Pavilion?”
“You know of In-bong?”
“He was my opponent at the Martial Arts Grand Conference not long ago.”
“Ah! That’s right. Yes, I heard that was the case.”
He nodded in agreement.
“Well, in any case, In-bong headed there as you said. Since he’s practically the future of our Cheongseong Sect, I’m quite worried about him.”
“How many went?”
“Including In-bong, a total of five people went, and my shameful younger brother Geumbbong is among them.”
I understood his embarrassment—the boy had used sorcery to cloud his father’s judgment, making him an unfilial son.
“Has he been forgiven?”
“In truth, insulting the Sect Leader is an offense that should result in having one’s dantian crippled and being cast out, but that didn’t happen. Instead, he lost his status as a true disciple and had to clean the latrines for three months.”
“I see.”
“Since he shares my father’s blood, I couldn’t cast him out.”
He believed that, but from my perspective, it seemed more like surveillance.
If they crippled his dantian and sent him down the mountain, there was a very high chance someone else would approach him.
“Still, I worry about my younger brother. I would… greatly appreciate your help.”
“Understood. I’ll do my best.”
Soon we discovered a massive boulder completely blocking the path ahead.
“We’ve cleared up to here, but beyond this point…”
“We’ll take it from here.”
I began working alongside the Guard Warriors.
Crack! Crack!
The Guard Warriors at peak level and I first broke the boulder into large chunks.
Now it was the turn of those waiting.
Each had their assigned tasks, and their accumulated experience shone through today as well.
In just one hour, we cleared the boulder and opened the path.
“Truly remarkable.”
“We simply did our best.”
Since there was considerable distance to the Poongyeon Pavilion, clearing the entire path in a single day was impossible.
Thinking of those isolated inside, we needed to hurry, but if we injured ourselves in the process, that would be problematic.
Moreover, we needed to preserve our strength and energy in case of unforeseen circumstances.
“We’ll finish work here for today.”
“Yes!”
We returned to the Cheongseong Sect and headed to our respective quarters.
Though calling them quarters, they were more like temporary barracks, but there was no help for it.
Since the buildings had already collapsed or were unstable, another tremor could be dangerous.
After washing up and returning to the barracks, Seo Hyang spoke to me.
“Small Guild Master, someone has been lingering over there since earlier.”
“What?”
“Over there.”
Seo Hyang pointed to a certain location.
“But Palgap says there’s no one there—am I seeing something I shouldn’t?”
I shook my head at her question.
“That’s not it. He’s a good person, but he’s simply hiding his body using concealment techniques due to certain circumstances.”
“I see.”
She suddenly seemed to recall something and tilted her head.
“Now that I think about it, I believe I saw him before at the Martial Arts Grand Conference.”
“That’s righ… wait?”
I suddenly sensed something odd in her words.
“But can you see him?”
“Yes.”
Seo Hyang nodded in affirmation.
Her Ice Clarity Eye could perceive hidden things. Could it truly penetrate concealment techniques?
The Ice Clarity Eye was more formidable than I had anticipated.
There was reason for the Palace Master of Northern Sea Ice Palace to covet her. And reason for her to be revered as a divine maiden within Northern Sea Ice Palace.
“Indeed… I understand. Then I shall take my leave for a moment. It seems he came to meet with me.”

Moments later.
I used the excuse of getting some fresh air and approached Inbong Dojang’s Father to send him a transmission.
– Let’s take a walk for a moment.
– Very well.
We headed toward the less frequented areas of the Cheongseong Sect grounds.
– I heard that In-bong Dojang became isolated while heading to Poongyeon Pavilion.
– That’s correct.
– You must be deeply concerned. I apologize that I can only offer such meager consolation.
– I saw what you did today. I express my gratitude.
He continued.
– Fortunately, In-bong is safe. Though he is isolated in the middle of the path….
I counted the days and spoke.
– Then isn’t he starving?
– I went there myself and delivered provisions to him.
– So you met In-bong Dojang?
– All I could do was deliver provisions and console him that rescue would come if he waited. I cannot rescue him directly, and that is what grieves me.
I was perplexed.
If he could deliver provisions, couldn’t he rescue him directly?
– Why can’t you rescue him directly?
– The only path is a cliff, but it’s no ordinary cliff—it’s a treacherous abyss where a single misstep means certain death. If I were to slip even slightly… the thought alone is horrifying.
He continued.
– Moreover, I cannot rescue only In-bong….
– That’s true.
– To ascend and descend that cliff, I would need to release my concealment technique, which I prefer not to do.
This seemed to be the real reason.
– In that case, it’s better to wait a little longer and have everyone rescued safely together.
That’s a fair point.
It would be strange if only he were rescued.
– I’ll do my best to bring him out safely and as soon as possible.
– Thank you. But safety comes first above all else.
– I’ll keep that in mind.
After concluding our conversation, I returned to the military camp.
“Did the conversation go well?”
At Seo Hyang’s words, I nodded.
“Yes.”
“I’m not sure what you discussed, but you don’t look very pleased.”
“Ah, this is… I have something to think about for a moment. Fortunately, it seems everyone, including Inbong Dojang, is safe.”
“That’s a relief.”
“Yes. A true relief.”
If a master of Hwagyeong’s caliber spoke that way, the cliff must be extraordinarily treacherous.
Something tugged at my heart—the image of my father climbing that cliff to deliver food to his son.
I must rescue him safely, no matter what.
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Dawn broke.
We resumed our work.
The path covered in debris was narrow, and beside it yawned a thousand-foot cliff.
Since it was a mountain path carved into the cliff face, it couldn’t be helped, but the sight alone made my head spin.
After working for quite some time, we finally encountered the disciples.
“We’re alive!”
“Hooray! We’re saved!”
The disciples cheered.
Suddenly, I felt a strange sense of confusion.
Where were Inbong Dojang and Geumbbong Dojang?

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