Chapter 271
The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Trading Company Chapter 271
Chapter 271. Prodigy (5)
The head of the Jegal Family nodded in agreement with my words.
“That's a good idea. If you're under a hero, you'll naturally learn from him, right?”
The head of the Jegal Family looked at the other senior members and said.
“What do you think?”
“....”
The Sect Leader of the Wudang Sect looked at me and said with a faint smile.
“Furthermore, this kind of thing could easily happen again in the future. Wouldn't this set a good precedent for your family and sect?”
A good precedent.
At his words, I could sense uneasiness among the other senior members.
The Sect Leader of the Wudang Sect had just threatened the others.
There was no guarantee that something like this would not happen to their children or disciples in the future.
If they set this precedent, it would mean that there would be a way to prevent their children and disciples from having their qi centers destroyed.
In other words, it was pressure to think about the future.
“That's right.”
One by one, they nodded in agreement with the Wudang Sect Sect Leader.
“I also think it's a good way for them to learn the heart of a hero.”
“To be honest, I didn't think expulsion was a little excessive. Heh heh.”
With everyone in agreement, the Alliance Leader made the final decision.
“Very well. If that is what everyone thinks, then I will hand them over to Master Eun as you wish. Master Eun, you may rise now.”
“Thank you very much.”
I stood up, and the Alliance Leader ordered the Martial Alliance's guards to release the two warriors.
The two warriors, who had been hanging from the rack with their wrists bound, were released and staggered slightly.
Was it because they had been hanging there for a long time? They didn't look well.
“Are you going to take them away right now?”
“Yes, sir.”
“I see.”
The Alliance Leader nodded and said to the two warriors.
“Actually, the main council has decided to expel you. However, Master Eun Seo-ho has saved you. So, reflect on your actions and strive to become heroes like Master Eun Seo-ho! Do you understand?”
The two warriors looked dazed for a moment, then quickly regained their composure and replied.
“We will keep it in mind.”
“We will keep it in mind.”
The two warriors were demoted from disciples of the master to outer disciples, and without the consent of the Martial Alliance, they could not be reinstated as disciples of the master.
After the series of measures were completed, I took the two warriors back to the inn.
Only then could I see their condition properly. Their backs were covered in blood.
There was a reason why they were in such bad shape.
They weren't just tied to the rack to prevent them from escaping, but to whip them.
Even after doing that, they still wanted to expel them?
Huh!
They were treated like criminals.
I said to Pal-gap.
“Find them a room to rest in... and treat their wounds.”
“Yes, sir.”
I immediately went to see my father and reported what had happened.
“Hmm... So you saved those two warriors and brought them here?”
“Yes, Father.”
“What was your reason for doing so?”
My father looked at me and said,
“It can't be just because you felt sorry for them.”
Just like my father.
“That's right. I didn't save them just because I felt sorry for them.”
I was angry at the Martial Alliance for blaming them for everything, but I didn't go to the Martial Alliance just because of my emotions.
“Their talent was wasted. They are already first-class warriors at a young age, and according to Seo Woo, they are expected to reach their peak in the near future. Furthermore, they are martial artists from the prestigious Mount Hua and Zhongnan. Why would I hesitate to make them my subordinates and repay their kindness?”
Even with a lifetime of training, not many people become first-class warriors.
That is why first-class warriors are so highly valued.
It's just that my bodyguards are ridiculously skilled.
My father smiled happily at me.
“I understand. You take care of them.”
“Yes, Father.”
“By the way, I didn't know my son had reached such a high level. I am truly grateful to you for saving the lives of your father and mother.”
“It is only natural to wield a sword for my parents.”
“I knew you would say that. Still, I am grateful. And thanks to you, I was able to earn a lot of respect from Captain Kwang-joon and his wife.”
“I am glad that they are safe.”
“By the way, how does it feel to be a hero?”
I smiled and replied to my father's question.
“It feels great.”
After finishing my conversation with my father, I returned to my room, and Pal-gap entered.
“As you requested, I got another room so that the two warriors can stay.”
“Well done. How are their injuries?”
Pal-gap frowned at my question.
“They were worse than I thought. So I asked Physician Kang for help.”
“Were they that bad?”
“It was difficult to watch. But even so, they didn't complain about the pain, which made me realize that people from prestigious families are different.”
“....”
Was it because they were from prestigious families?
I think they couldn't show their pain because they knew that no one would look favorably upon them if they did.
A short while later, I headed to the room where the two warriors were staying.
“I'll come in for a moment.”
“Come in!”
When I opened the door and entered, the smell of blood and strong medicine mixed together and刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した刺激した
“First of all, thank you very much for preventing people from being harmed because of us.”
The Zhongnan Sect warrior continued.
“And thank you for preventing us from being expelled from the sect. But...”
He asked, looking at me.
“Why did you help us?”
The Mount Hua Sect warrior also nodded and asked.
“You even knelt down to ask us. We are not that great.”
I smiled.
“So, what are your names?”
“What?”
“My name is Eun Seo-ho. I am the third captain of the Eunhae Trading Company and the governor of Hyungpung. I am twenty years old and will turn twenty-one in November.”
I continued.
“Now that I've introduced myself, I'd like to hear about you two.”
Realizing my intention, they introduced themselves one by one.
The warrior from the Mount Hua Sect spoke first.
“You can call me Myeongjong. I am twenty-four years old.”
“I am also twenty-four years old. Please call me Chang-woon.”
“So you are the warriors Myeong-jong and Chang-woon.”
I continued.
“I think what you are most curious about is why I saved your lives and what kind of life you will lead from now on.”
At my words, the two nodded.
“The reason I saved you two is because... you are innocent.”
My words must have been unexpected, as they widened their eyes.
“You say we are innocent?”
“No. We... almost killed countless people.”
“Of course, that was the result. But think about it. During the duel, were you the only two who used sword qi?”
“....”
Of course not.
“But none of the sword qi flew out. That's because the formations were set up to prevent unarmed combat.”
They didn't seem surprised by my words. That meant they already knew about it.
“However, only the sword qi of the two of you flew out. And it's not as if your sword qi is that strong.”
“...”
“In other words, it was negligence on the part of the Martial Alliance. Yet, the Martial Alliance blamed you two for everything. Do you think that's fair?”
They bit their lips at my question.
They too had realized it now. Or perhaps they had known all along.
They had realized that the Martial Alliance, a huge organization, had branded them as guilty of a grave mistake in order to save face.
“That is why I saved you two. I couldn't bear to see innocent people being unjustly excommunicated. Is that answer enough?”
They nodded in response to my question.
I said this in front of the two warriors to make them resent the Martial Alliance.
The deeper their resentment toward the Martial Alliance, the more loyal they would be to me.
That way, they would not betray me.
“And from now on, you will be members of my personal guard.”
“Personal guard?”
“Yes. Currently, my personal bodyguard consists of four members. With the two of you joining, there will be six in total.”
I continued.
“You will be paid a monthly salary. For the first three months, which will be your training period, you will receive 80% of your full salary, and after that, you will receive your full monthly salary.”
The two warriors were surprised to hear the monthly salary I mentioned.
“Are you really going to pay us that much?”
“Yes. Is that not enough?”
They shook their heads.
“No, it's not!”
“We didn't expect to be paid...”
“Isn't it only natural to be paid for your work? One of my iron rules is that I never ask anyone to work without pay.”
Moreover, you are employing first-class warriors.
Then you must pay them accordingly.
Besides, that will increase their loyalty.
“You can hear the details from Pal-gap and Lee Pil.”
Then I introduced them to Seo Woo, Yeo Eung-am, and Lee Pil.
There was also Jin Yu, but I decided to introduce him after returning to Hubei Province, just in case.
After finishing my story, I left their room.
At that moment, the inn waiter approached me and handed me a letter.
“A child asked me to give this letter to you.”
“...?”
A letter out of the blue?
Ah, it must be Chun-il.
I opened the letter, and it was as I expected.
[I will see you tonight at the place we met last time.
.
.
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It was evening.
I went to the Yumi restaurant with only Seo Woo-mu, and while we were waiting there, a waiter approached us.
“I found out.”
Chunil said bluntly.
“What is it?”
“It was Baekcheon Trading Company.”
“...What?”
“They were collecting fish bones and lime powder.”
To be honest, I thought the culprit would be a fairly large organization.
But the culprit is Baekcheon Trading Company...
That meant that Baekcheon Trading Company had benefited from this in his previous life as well.
By the way, hoarding fish bones and lime powder, which are essential for stopping bleeding...
That's just like Baekcheon Trading Company.
“Thank you for the information.”
“You're welcome.”
Then Chun-il quietly disappeared. Oh, he's already gone. He didn't even bring any dumplings this time.
I prepared the money for the dumplings in advance.
Anyway, Baekcheon Trading Company did that...
Then I have to stop them.
As I was walking, wondering how I could stop them, I heard someone calling my name.
“Master Eun Seo-ho.”
“...?”
I turned my head toward the voice and saw an old man standing in a dark alley.
He looked familiar. It was the Sect Leader of the Mount Hua Sect I had seen earlier.
“Greetings, Sect Leader. What brings you here?”
“Take this.”
He handed me something, and I took it.
It was a small container made of mulberry wood, and it smelled like herbal medicine.
“Isn't this a medicine for healing wounds?”
“Yes, it's a medicine for healing wounds made with a secret recipe.”
“But why are you giving this to me?”
“I'm worried about Myung-jong's injuries. He was beaten quite badly.”
“....”
“I am truly grateful for your help in saving Myung-jong. If it weren't for you, I would have had to destroy Myung-jong's qi center with my own hands.”
The voice of the Sect Leader of the Mount Hua Sect sounded weak as he said this.
I looked at the Sect Leader of the Mount Hua Sect.
In my previous life, Myung-jong and Chang-woon, who had caused trouble, were known to have broken their swords.
However, it was more likely that they had been expelled from the sect.
Then why was it said that they had broken their swords?
Now I thought I knew the reason.
They did it to protect their honor.
The Sect Leader of the Mount Hua Sect also knew that this accident was not the fault of the two warriors.
However, they had no choice but to make that decision due to pressure from other senior members of the Martial Alliance.
In the midst of all that, they kept it a secret that they had been excommunicated in order to protect the honor of their disciple.
Perhaps they had to give up something to the Martial Alliance in their previous lives in order to do so.
Being a Sect Leader must be a difficult position.
By the way, the Mount Hua Sect is a fairly powerful sect. But what I saw earlier was not like the Mount Hua Sect.
Something was not right.
But... Could it be that the Sect Leader of the Zhongnan Sect is coming to find me?