Chapter 262
The Youngest Son of the Silver Sea Trading Company Chapter 262
Chapter 262: The Dragon and Phoenix Gather (2)
My cousin, Eun-hyang-ok, who was supposed to be in Sichuan, was there.
No, Hyang-ok, what are you doing here?
Hyang-ok is the eldest daughter of my uncle in Sichuan, but she is also a disciple of the Emei Sect.
Perhaps because of that, she was with other disciples of the Emei Sect, and from the raised voices, it seemed that they were arguing with the people in front of them.
Four burly men.
However, judging from their appearance, they did not seem to be members of a prestigious orthodox sect.
Members of prestigious orthodox sects may be corrupt behind closed doors, but they are careful about their appearance.
By the way, if Hyang-ok came here at this time, it means she is going to participate in the dragon and phoenix duel...
It is a tense moment.
If I make the first move, I may end up in prison for the entire duration of the duel, let alone participating in it.
Even if my sister didn't do anything, the moment she opened her mouth in anger, the men would be so shaken that they would never recover.
It would be their own fault, but it could also damage my sister's reputation.
That can't happen.
Her reputation is going to suffer anyway, but we have to reduce the damage as much as possible.
I sighed and interrupted.
“Aren't you Hyang-ok?”
“Huh? Aren't you Seo-ho?”
Hyang-ok recognized me.
“What are you doing here?”
“We're here for the dragon and phoenix duel.”
“I see.”
“But what's going on? It seems a bit noisy.”
“Ah...”
Hyang-ok said, sounding annoyed.
“We were standing here to register for the duel, but those men insulted us with vulgar language.”
Hyang-ok's words made the men angry.
“When did we do that?”
“You've been picking on us since earlier!”
But there was no way Hyang-ok and the Emei Sect disciples would pick on innocent people.
There was no way that people trained in martial arts could have heard wrong.
So, as Hyang-ok said, those big guys must have been in the wrong, but it didn't seem like this was going to end anytime soon.
I glanced around.
Since Hyang-ok and her friends were standing there to register, there were other people around.
However, they were just ignoring us because they didn't want to get involved.
I didn't blame them.
I understood their position.
Then.
I clasped my hands together and said.
“I have a request for you, masters. My sister was just insulted. If you have heard anything about this, please tell us.”
I continued.
“As a token of our gratitude, we will give you one silver coin each...”
“I heard you!”
Before I could finish, someone raised their hand. It was a man standing next to me.
“The men next to me said, ‘Those women look like they have quite a personality, even in bed...’”
Hearing his words, I laughed to myself.
Damn these bastards...
“Thank you for your testimony.”
I quickly took a silver coin out of my pocket and gave it to the man.
When they saw that I was giving them real silver, their expressions changed completely.
“I heard that too.”
“I have something to say too!”
As the testimonies began to pour in, the thugs were at a loss.
“I think we can hand this over to the patrol now.”
At my words, their attitude changed in an instant.
“I'm sorry. We were out of line.”
“We are the bad guys.”
“Please forgive us just this once...”
Tsk, tsk. Those guys are a disgrace to men.
However, the decision on this matter was not mine to make, but that of the young lady and her companions who had been victimized.
I clicked my tongue in disapproval and asked the young lady, “What should we do?”
After consulting with the others, she replied, "We will not press charges.
It would be a shame to destroy the dreams of those who came here with high hopes because of something like this.
“It would be wrong to destroy the dreams of people who came here with high aspirations because of something like this. If you promise to take whatever measures are necessary if something like this happens again, we will let this matter drop.”
“I understand. I will write up a pledge right away. And for notarization...”
I smiled wryly.
“It seems to me that you are not the only disciples of the Emei Sect here.”
“That's right. Master Haecheong is also here.”
At those words, the faces of the men grew even paler.
Haecheong Shinni.
She was a renowned master who even had the title of Mushin Ken (Sword of No Mind).
Contrary to her usual gentle nature, she was merciless with those who committed crimes such as raping women, which is why she was given that title.
In the first place, she became a disciple of the Emei Sect to avenge her sister who was murdered.
And since she was also Master Hyang-ok's master, I guessed that she had come with her.
“We can take care of the registration ourselves, so we came here alone. Master is talking with some other people right now.”
“Then I'll ask her to notarize the document.”
“Please save us!”
“We're going to die!”
The men shouted desperately.
Why did you do something that would get you killed?
Hyang-ok smiled faintly and said.
“We can't just call someone who is busy for no reason. I'll just take their written pledge without notarization. If they are martial artists, they won't break their oath.”
“If that is your wish, then so be it.”
With that, they repeatedly thanked the Emei Sect disciples and Hyang-ok, signed the pledge, and quickly disappeared.
It's too embarrassing today, so I can't accept it, but I'll come back quietly tomorrow and accept it again.
“By the way, you still have a bad temper.”
I laughed at Hyang-ok's words.
“If anyone heard you, they would think I really have a bad personality.”
“It's the truth.”
“...”
It hurts when you say that.
“Anyway, thank you for your help.”
Hyang-ok's eyes softened.
“It's nothing. It's not like I could just stand by and watch you and your companions in trouble.”
Then we greeted Hyang-ok's companions.
“Oh! I forgot to introduce you. This is my cousin.”
“I am Eun Seo-ho, the captain of the Eunhae Trading Company.”
“Thank you.”
They bowed their heads to me with clasped hands.
“But we've caused you to spend so much money... We feel so sorry.”
I had spent quite a bit of money to gather witnesses.
About ten nyang?
But I waved my hand as if to say it was fine.
“I think money should be spent when it needs to be spent. It's not that much money to me. So don't worry about it.”
I continued.
“Above all, I am glad that my money can help you.”
“We are very grateful to hear that.”
After exchanging greetings, I asked Hyang-ok.
“By the way, does your coming here mean that you are also participating in the dragon and phoenix duel?”
“Yes, that's right.”
Hyang-ok nodded.
“Master Haecheong recommended that I attend. So I came with the other disciples.”
Ah...
Come to think of it, she said she officially became a disciple.
Originally, she was a lay disciple, but those who recognized her talent persistently persuaded her, didn't they?
Uncle must have made that decision without any worries, as he had other brothers and sisters besides Hyang-ok.
Once you become a disciple of the Emei Sect, you cannot marry.
Anyway, when I died, Hyang-ok was quite famous...
I suddenly wondered what happened to her after I died, but I quickly shook my head.
It was just a meaningless curiosity.
This time, there would be no such meaningless death.
Then, a memory suddenly came to mind.
It was the dragon and phoenix duel that made Hyang-ok famous. So, is this duel the same one?
“I will pray for the success of you and the other female warriors.”
“Thank you.”
“Thank you.”
“And I'm staying at the Yeonpung Inn, so please visit me when you have time.”
“Is your uncle there too?”
“Yes, both my parents are here.”
“Then I must go and say hello.”
“Where are you staying?”
“I'm staying at the Yuwol Inn.”
“I see.”
After finishing our conversation, I headed for the Yeonpung Inn.
“Are you here?”
“Yes, Father.”
When I entered the inn, my parents were downstairs.
Normally, my mother would have returned to the main hall after the meeting, but as the daughter of a martial artist, she was eager to watch the dragon and phoenix duel.
Therefore, she was going to watch the tournament with the mother of Captain Bok-Yoon.
I sat down in front of my parents and said,
“I just met Hyang-Ok.”
“Hyang-Ok? Are you talking about the eldest daughter of Myeong-Sang?”
“Yes. She is participating in the Dragon and Phoenix Duel with other disciples of the Emei Sect.”
Hearing my words, my mother put her hands together and said,
“Oh! Is that so? That makes watching the duel even more exciting!”
I smiled silently at my mother's words.
In fact, Hyang-ok became famous not only because of her skills, but also because of her sharp tongue.
I offer my condolences in advance to those who will have their souls torn apart by Hyang-ok's sharp tongue.
To be honest, it was their own fault for provoking Hyang-ok, who usually refrains from making harsh remarks.
“Oh... And there was a slight problem, so I helped her a little.”
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That evening, Hyang-ok came straight to the Yeonpung Inn.
She must have come right away when she heard that my parents were here.
“Greetings, Uncle Eun-hyang-ok and Auntie.”
“I'm so glad to see you here. Are your parents well?”
“Yes, they are both fine.”
And so the conversation continued.
“By the way, you said there was a problem today. Is everything okay?”
“Yes, thanks to Seoho, everything worked out fine. Don't worry.”
“I'm glad to hear that.”
Following her husband's words, her mother continued.
“Do you and the other female warriors of the Emei Sect have time tomorrow?”
Hyang-ok thought for a moment before answering.
“I don't have any plans for tomorrow.”
“That's great. I asked because I wanted to treat you to dinner tomorrow.”
Her mother smiled gently.
“They are your close friends, so please let me host them as their senior.”
“I understand. I will ask my Master.”
“Yes, and please invite your Master as well.”
“I will.”
When the conversation ended, my father said to me, “Seo-ho, please see Hyang-ok home.”
“Seoho, see Hyangok out.”
It was evening when she came, and as we talked about this and that, it grew dark outside.
“It's okay. I can go home by myself.”
My father responded to Hyangok's words.
“Of course, I know you can go home safely on your own. But there are many people gathered here right now. It wouldn't hurt to be careful. Besides, you have the duel coming up, don't you? Hehe. Just think of it as your old uncle's concern.”
“...”
Hyang-ok smiled slightly and bowed her head.
“I will do as you say, Uncle.”
Then she looked at me and said,
“Please take good care of her.”
“Yes, of course.”
And so, accompanied by three bodyguards, excluding Jin-yu, I left the inn.
“You said the name of the inn is Yue Inn, right?”
“You have a good memory.”
“I've always had a good memory, haven't I?”
As we chatted, we soon arrived at the Yue Inn.
A middle-aged woman was standing in front of it.
She was wearing a white martial arts uniform with a black belt, and her face was full of kindness, but her eyes were quite stern.
I thought I knew who she was.
Haicheng Xinnini.
Hyang-ok's master.
“Ah! Master! Why are you here?”
“I've been waiting for you. Who is the young Master next to you?”
Hyang-ok quickly introduced me.
“This is my cousin I told you about earlier.”
“I am Eun Seo-ho, the captain of the Eunhae Trading Company.”
“I am Hae-cheong, a disciple of the Emei Sect. I heard about you. Thank you for helping our disciples.”
“Not at all. Your sister was here, so I just helped a little.”
He replied modestly and said to Hyang-ok.
“Then I will be on my way.”
He gave Hae-cheong a clasped hands greeting and returned to the Yeonpung Inn.
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The next day, I headed to the area assigned to our Eunhaesang Trading Company. I checked everything again.
“As expected, the third captain is amazing.”
Seeing me, Yoon Hangsu, who was in charge of sales for this year's Dragon and Phoenix Duel, said.
“Is this your first time? How did you manage to point out all these minor details? I'm impressed.”
Yoon Haengsu, I've actually been to a dragon and phoenix duel once or twice before.
But I couldn't say that, so I just smiled awkwardly.
Sales hadn't started in earnest yet.
It was currently the registration period, and the preliminary round was five days later.
After finishing my work, I headed back to the Yeonpung Inn.
The disciples of the Emei Sect were coming to the inn where we were staying for dinner.
This morning, Hyang-ok told me that she had gotten permission.
A moment after I arrived at the inn, the disciples of the Emei Sect arrived.
“Thank you for inviting us.”
“I am the one who should be thanking you for accepting my invitation.”
Then, Hae-cheong-shin-ni looked at my mother and said,
“By the way, madam... Are we acquainted?”