Chapter 160
The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Trading Company Chapter 160
Chapter 160. The Meaning of Heaven's Will (1)
I did not accept it right away.
“May I accept this? It seems too much for me.”
“Hehe, you are too humble. Take it. You deserve this card.”
Unable to resist his repeated persuasion, I accepted the card.
“Thank you very much. I hope to continue our good relationship with the shaman.”
“Of course. I welcome it too.”
We smiled at each other and exchanged pleasantries.
“I think I'll head back to the Trading Company now.”
“You did stay longer than planned. Get a good rest today and return safely tomorrow.”
“Thank you. I will never forget your kindness, Sect Leader.”
With that, I took my leave from the Sect Leader.
On my way back to the guest quarters, I ran into Elder Jin.
“Are you done talking with the Sect Leader?”
“Yes, he had many kind words for me.”
He smiled faintly and took something out of his pocket and handed it to me.
“What is this?”
“It is a token of my gratitude.”
“No, I am just...”
“Please accept it.”
After his repeated insistence, I took the box and opened it.
Inside was a single white pill.
“This pill will strengthen your bloodline. There are only a few of these in our clan, so I hope it will be of help to you.”
And so, I received three gifts that day.
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That night, I saw Jinmu Daeje in my dream.
“Thanks to you, I was able to prevent innocent blood from being shed in this land. As promised, I will tell you the secret of the heavens.”
“Thanks to you, I was able to prevent innocent blood from being shed on this land. As promised, I will tell you the secret of heaven.”
“I knew you wouldn't betray me.”
“You bastard!”
“I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say that out loud.”
I smiled slyly.
“So, what is the secret of heaven?”
“That is...”
As I listened to Jinmu Daeje's words, I found myself asking a question.
“What?”
“Why?”
“No, I mean, is that the secret of heaven?”
“It's nothing special. The day will come when you will bow to me in gratitude, you fool.”
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“Huh?”
I woke up and tried to remember.
What was it?
It felt like I heard something very important.
I clearly saw Jinmudae appear in my dream and tell me the secret.
I couldn't remember what it was, but I wasn't too worried.
I'm sure I'll remember when I need it.
Just like last time.
I should go home now.
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Early in the morning, after eating breakfast, my companions and I left the Wudang Sect and headed for the Eunhaesang Trading Company headquarters.
Clatter, clatter.
Amidst the sound of carriage wheels rolling on the ground, I looked out the window at the Wudang Sect.
Unlike in my previous life, the Wudang Sect remained intact.
I don't know how it will affect the future, but one thing is certain: it won't help the Martial Alliance or the Baekcheon Trading Company.
Come to think of it, there was someone who contributed greatly to this.
I tapped my sleeve and said.
“Geum-ryung, come out.”
“Kui?”
At my words, Geum-ryung poked her head out from inside my sleeve.
I took a gold coin out of my pocket.
When Geum-ryung saw it, her eyes widened and sparkled, and I smiled at her.
“I'm giving this to you because you helped me take care of the Blood Cult Leader.”
“Yum!”
“Hey! Don't drool on my clothes!”
I quickly picked up Geum-ryeong, who was drooling, and she struggled as she looked at the gold coin.
“But you can't do that again. It was lucky that the Blood Cult Leader ate it, but what if an innocent person had eaten it?”
“Kui...”
"So... tell me in advance from now on. That way, I can take action.“
”Kui... what?“
”Do you understand?“
”Kui...“
”Go on, eat it."
I held Geumwonbo in front of Geumryeong, and she quickly grabbed it and swallowed it whole.
Geumwonbo is quite large, but she swallowed it in one bite?
What an amazing creature.
To be honest, the gold coin was extremely valuable, but Jin-ryung deserved to eat it.
If the Blood Cult Leader hadn't died, countless people would have shed blood.
Furthermore, with the chaos in Hubei Province, our trading company would have suffered tremendous losses.
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Martial Alliance.
The Martial Alliance Leader frowned as he listened to the report.
“So, you failed?”
“Yes. Elder Jin-gu, who was our accomplice, has been imprisoned in the Penitential Hall, and the person who was in charge of procuring the elixir is in prison.”
“It's already a failure, so there's nothing we can do. Keep him quiet.”
“Yes.”
His subordinate replied and handed him the documents he was holding.
“And here is the detailed report.”
The Martial Alliance Leader read the report and stopped at one part, looking interested.
“Eun Seo-ho? You mean the youngest son of the Eunhae Trading Company?”
“Yes. He said he came to deliver a donation.”
“It's mentioned too often to be a coincidence. Strangely, he was there every time our plans failed, wasn't he?”
“It must be a coincidence.”
“I'm sure it is.”
He nodded.
Something felt off, but it didn't make sense to say that he came to stop them because he knew about it in advance.
“I see. You may go.”
His subordinate left, and the Martial Alliance Leader looked at his face in the mirror.
His eyes were red.
He quickly hid his eyes and muttered.
“Even if you died, you should have helped him. You idiot.”
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When I arrived at the headquarters, Jin-ho was waiting for me.
“Are you here?”
“Yeah, it took longer than I thought.”
But Jin-ho's face looked a little dark.
“What's wrong?”
“...Yeah.”
“What is it?”
I asked seriously.
If Jin-ho looked that serious, it must be something serious.
“Geon-hyeok and Bo-yeon...”
Eun Gun-hyuk and Eun Bo-yeon.
They are Jung-ho's children who were just born.
They are twins, but they were born before I joined the Wudang Sect, so they must be a little over two months old now.
In my previous life, when I died, my sister-in-law was pregnant and waiting for the baby to be born.
They were very precious children, born after more than ten years of marriage, so the whole family was in a festive mood.
However, Baek Cheon Trading Company was determined to wipe out Eunhae Trading Company. Would they have left my sister-in-law's unborn children alone?
My niece and nephew, who died before they were even born, came back to me in this life.
Perhaps because of that, the two children were even more special to me.
But when Jin-ho mentioned the names of the two children, my heart sank.
“Why, Gun-hyeok and Bo-yeon?”
“Those kids... they cry whenever they see me.”
“What?”
“No, am I that scary? I just went over to them and said hello...”
“So, Gun-hyeok and Bo-yeon cry when they see your face?”
“Yes.”
“And that's why you're so serious?”
“Yes.”
“Nothing else is wrong?”
“No.”
“...”
I seriously wanted to punch Jin-ho.
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First, I went to my annex, washed up, and changed my clothes.
When I saw my father looking shabby before, he told me to wash up even if my report was a little late.
Looking neat and tidy, I headed to Eunryonggak to report to my father about the donation.
“I've returned safely.”
“Yes, well done.”
“Here is a letter from the Sect Leader of the Wudang Sect.”
My father opened the letter and read it.
Before I left the Wudang Sect, the Sect Leader gave me a letter for my father.
He said it contained words of gratitude for the large donation and supplies, but he told me it would be rude for me to read a letter addressed to my father, so I did not look at it.
However, seeing my father's expression as he read the letter, I wondered if I should have read it first.
“Um, Seo-ho.”
“Yes, Father.”
“Is Pal-gap So-yi all right?”
“Yes, fortunately, there is nothing unusual.”
“I am sure there is. That blood will not go anywhere.”
“What?”
Did I just hear something strange?
But my question was quickly forgotten when my father asked me the next question.
“You fought against those who attacked the Wudang Sect! What are you talking about?”
“That...”
“Are you being called to the incident, or are you jumping into it?”
“...”
I smiled awkwardly at my father's words and replied.
“I'm not sure myself.”
My father looked me over carefully, then nodded with a look of relief.
“I'm glad you don't seem to be seriously injured. Well done.”
“Yes, I'll be on my way then.”
Leaving my father's office, I headed for my grandfather's house.
After seeing my mother, I headed to Hyung-nim's annex.
“Welcome, young master. I'm glad you're back safe and sound.”
“Yes, I'm glad you're well, sister-in-law.”
My sister-in-law, who had been emaciated right after giving birth, looked healthy.
“Hyung-nim seems to be busy right now.”
“Yes, he said he's busy with a silk delivery. Our Eunhae Trading Company has decided to compete for the royal silk delivery contract, which will be decided in six months.”
Due to problems with the trading company that delivered silk to the royal family, the royal family decided to select a new trading company.
In my previous life, our trading company was only ranked in the lower half of the top 100 trading companies, so we couldn't compete.
But now it's different.
The recently announced ranking is 49th.
This was good enough to give it a shot, so I casually mentioned it to my father.
And now, Jung-ho is doing just that.
Neither Jin-ho nor I are greedy for the position of successor, so I'm sure he's doing this to solidify his position as Jung-ho's successor.
Only by gaining recognition from not only the leaders within the Trading Company but also from outside can one naturally succeed to the position of Captain.
“I'm sure Jung-ho will do well.”
“I'm sure he will. I believe in him too.”
I smiled slightly and continued.
“How are Gun-hyung and Bo-yeon?”
“They are fine.”
My sister-in-law told the maid to ask the nanny to bring the two children.
There is an unwritten rule for those who travel long distances: do not come into contact with newborns until they are two weeks old.
This is because it is believed that they bring bad luck from a foreign place.
But I have Geum-ryung.
Geum-ryeong is a spiritual beast with the power to dispel evil spirits, so I trusted her and came to see my two children.
A moment later, the two nannies brought in the two children.
Seeing the two children wrapped in blankets, I smiled brightly.
“Hello?”
When Gun-hyuk and Bo-yeon saw me, they laughed cheerfully.
“Oh my!”
Seeing this, my sister-in-law smiled and said.
“Young Master Jin-ho cried every time he saw you, but he smiles when he sees Young Master Seo-ho. I guess he can tell that you are handsome.”
“Hahaha.”
I laughed awkwardly.
At that moment, I felt a sharp gaze from beside me and turned my head to see Pal-gap looking at me.
Hmm, did he just curse me with his eyes?
No, I didn't do anything to deserve that. Why?
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That evening.
I went to Captain Heo's quarters after finishing my work.
“Welcome, Captain.”
“Yes, you look well.”
I handed him the golden fruit.
“What is this?”
I explained about the Shining Blessing Fruit.
“...That's why I wanted to give this to Heo-woon.”
“If I eat this, my legs will be healed, right?”
“Yes.”
I was wondering what to do with the Shining Blessing Fruit that Geum-ryeong had stolen, when Heo-woon came to mind.
I wanted to give his legs back to him, as he had lost the use of his legs while working at Baekcheon Trading Company.
I also thought that he would be a great asset to the company in the future, so I wanted to repay him for his kindness.
However, Heo Un-gak shook his head.
“Thank you very much, but I will not eat it.”
“What?”
Surprised by his unexpected answer, he calmly explained.
“To be honest, I am tempted. But I have become accustomed to my current body, and if I eat it, I feel that my desire for revenge will fade, regardless of my memory. So please save it for when you really need it.”
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, I'm fine.”
Why did the saying “wa-shin-sang-nam” come to mind when I looked at him?
I too had decided to take revenge on Baek Cheon Trading Company and the Martial Alliance, so I understood his feelings all too well.
That was why I had no choice but to put it back in his pocket.
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Time passed.
Before I knew it, the snow had melted and the bitter wind had turned into a gentle spring breeze.
It was May.
“Young master! Young master!”
I was reviewing documents in my office in Hyungpung-guk when Pal-gap called me and rushed into the office.
“It's a big problem! The two babies are very sick.”
“What?”
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I rushed to Hyung-nim's annex.
At that moment, Uigak came out of the children's room. Given the seriousness of the situation, he must have rushed over.
“How are my children?”
Uigak replied with a solemn expression to my sister-in-law's question.
“I have no idea what illness they have. I'm sorry.”
“Ah…”
I could see the despair on the faces of Hyung-nim and my sister-in-law.
With a heavy heart, I entered the room where my two children were lying down.
The two children, who had been laughing when they saw me, were now breathing heavily.
Was I going to have to say goodbye to my niece and nephew again, just like in my previous life?
I bit my lip, feeling overwhelmed with frustration.
I thought of Shinryonghyeok, but that only repaired physical damage, it didn't cure illness.
Then, it happened.
“Ugh!”
My head suddenly felt dizzy, and something came to mind.
It was the “heavenly secret” that Jinmudae told me in exchange for stopping the Wudang Sect's blood sacrifice.
That heavenly secret was meant for this moment.