Chapter 272
The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Trading Company Chapter 272
Chapter 272. Prodigy (5)
While I was thinking about that, the Mount Hua Sect Leader continued.
“I will never forget what you did to save my son today. I will repay you in some way.”
I waved my hand at his words.
“Please don't say that. I just...”
“Don't refuse. Whatever the reason, saving Mingzhong was important to me.”
“...”
To be honest, I was secretly rejoicing.
The Sect Leader of the Mount Hua Sect had promised to repay me.
“Then I'll be going now. Don't tell the others that I came here.”
“Not even to Mingzong?”
He nodded.
“Take good care of Mingzong.”
Then, just as suddenly as he had appeared, the Sect Leader of the Mount Hua Sect disappeared.
Was this the realm of the supreme?
I put the gold powder in the mulberry box into my sleeve.
I headed back to the inn, but before I could take a step, I had no choice but to stop again.
“Master Eunseoho.”
I heard someone calling my name. I turned my head and couldn't help but laugh to myself.
It was the Sect Leader of the Zhongnan Sect.
I didn't think he would actually come looking for me.
That meant that both warriors were talented individuals who were highly regarded by their respective sects.
They were already at the top of their game at that age.
They were probably considered prodigies by their sects. They must have participated in the Dragon and Phoenix Duel to raise their reputation, but things didn't go as planned.
Although they were demoted from true disciples to outer disciples, they still had hope because they were not expelled from the sect.
“Did you call me?”
In response to my question, he handed me something. It was another mulberry box that smelled like medicine...
Did you two plan this?
The thought suddenly crossed my mind, but I didn't show it and asked, “Is this medicine for treating wounds?”
“Isn't this a medicine for wounds?”
“It's a medicine for wounds from the Zhongnan Sect.”
This is also a medicine for wounds.
“Chang-woon was whipped, and he was beaten quite badly, so I'm worried that he'll be scarred if he doesn't get proper treatment... Heh heh.”
“I understand. I'll pass it on to Chang-woon.”
There was a moment of silence.
The silence was broken by the words of gratitude from the Zhongnan Sect Leader.
“I am truly grateful that you prevented Chang-woon from being expelled today. I will never forget what you did for me today.”
“I just...”
“Still, I am grateful. Anyway, don't tell anyone that I came here today. Please take good care of Chang-woon.”
Then he suddenly disappeared.
I put the poison in my sleeve.
Now I had two of the highest quality poison, which was difficult to obtain these days, in my sleeve.
“Kui?”
At that moment, I heard a rustling sound coming from my sleeve.
“Hey! Don't eat that! That's not for eating!”
“Kui...”
It was Geumryeong. She knew exactly what was expensive.
I sighed and looked up at the moon in the sky.
The fact that the two of them had come to see me meant that they knew that the two warriors were not at fault.
Nevertheless, they seemed to feel self-reproachful for not being able to save their innocent disciple due to various circumstances and public opinion.
I couldn't see clearly earlier, but it seemed that the Clan Heads of the Nine Sects One Union had more influence than the Sect Leaders and Bosses.
However, the Jegal Clan and the Sichuan Tang Clan seemed to be one step behind them.
However, looking back on his previous life and his current life, it was unclear why there had been so many events that weakened the power of various sects.
It was as if it had been planned.
* *
At that moment.
Namu Gung, the captain of the Baekcheon Trading Company, was listening to the report from his subordinate.
“We've gathered quite a lot of fish bones and lime powder.”
“Yes, sir. We have gathered almost all of the fish bones and lime powder in the vicinity, so it will take at least a week to replenish the supply.”
“That should be enough. This is a task that must be completed in a short period of time.”
“Then when should we release it?”
“Tomorrow.”
Captain Namgung Kang replied.
“We have to start tomorrow to meet the deadline.”
The main competition will become quite fierce from the second round.
That's why we need the medicine.
All the small fish are gone, and only the big fish remain.
In other words, they are people who have a lot of money or are well-sponsored and can spend money freely.
So no matter how expensive it is, they have no choice but to buy it.
“This is how I'm going to make a fortune.”
Nangung Kang didn't care about trust with his customers or the moral code among merchants.
All that mattered to him was making a lot of money and gaining the trust of the Martial Alliance's senior members.
That was the only way he could keep his position as the head of the Trading Company.
* *
I returned to the inn.
I entered the rooms of Myeongjong Musha and Chang-woon Musha.
When they saw me again, they looked nervous, wondering what was going on.
I smiled and handed them the medicine.
They tilted their heads at the symbols engraved on the medicine caps and asked me, “Isn't this medicine for treating sword wounds?”
“Isn't this a gold-plated medicine box containing slander against our Mount Hua Sect?”
“This is also a gold-plated medicine box containing slander against the Zhongnan Sect... This is not something that should be given to outsiders.”
“Is that so?”
I replied casually.
“I picked it up on my way here.”
“What?”
Both of you told me not to reveal that you came here, so what can I do?
Still, I should give them a clue as to who gave it to me.
“I picked it up under a large tree covered with plum blossoms, and it was in front of a large gate with a taijitu symbol on it.”
“...”
“The fact that you dropped it is proof that you haven't given up on yourselves. Even though the Martial Alliance abandoned you.”
At my words, the two warriors clenched their fists.
I could see that the knuckles of their hands holding the medicine were white, so they were trying to hold back their emotions.
It was time for me to leave.
“I'll be going now. Have a good night.”
I left the room and closed the door.
Bang.
As I walked away, I heard sobbing coming from the room.
It felt bitter.
Seo Woo, who was walking behind me, seemed to be feeling the same way.
“Take good care of him.”
“I will.”
When I returned to my room, Pal-gap poured me some tea.
“Thank you.”
I calmed myself down while drinking the tea.
“I hear there's been a lot of trouble lately because there's no fish bones or lime powder.”
I nodded at Pal-gap's words.
“Actually, I'm on my way back from asking Chun-il who did that.”
“Who is it?”
“Baekcheon Trading Company.”
Pal-gap blinked at my answer.
“But they make good money. Why would they do something like that?”
“Greed knows no bounds.”
Seeing my bitter smile, Pal-gap asked cautiously.
“So what are you going to do?”
“What can I do...?”
“Of course, you're not just going to sit there and do nothing.”
“Why do you think so?”
“Because you don't have a very good temper.”
“...”
Ugh!
I glared at Pal-gap for his sudden remark.
It's true that I don't have a good personality, but saying it so bluntly hurts my feelings.
Seo Woo-musha said to Pal-gap.
“Pal-gap, even if you're telling the truth, you have to choose your words carefully.”
Seo Woo-musha...
Anyway, what should we do about this unethical Baekcheon Trading Company?
Every trading company has at least one product that it distributes exclusively in its own region.
However, it is a kind of business ethics not to monopolize products that are directly related to life.
One of those products is fish bone powder and lime powder, which are used in medicine.
In other words, Baekcheon Trading Company crossed that line.
After thinking carefully, I found a flaw in Baekcheon Trading Company's plan.
Their plan is only possible because no other trading companies currently sell fish bone powder and lime powder.
What if there is a trading company that has fish bone powder and lime powder in stock?
They would have spent a considerable amount of money to buy more fish bone powder and lime powder than necessary.
In that situation, if fish bone powder and lime powder were sold at normal prices, Baekcheon Trading Company would suffer the loss.
That's good, isn't it?
At that moment, Pal-gap, who was watching me, pointed at me and said, “Look at him! That's the expression he makes when he's trying to trick others!”
“Look at his expression! That's the expression you have when you're going to trick someone!”
Hearing that, I quickly changed my expression.
“When did I do that?”
“...”
Then I said to Seo Woo, “Would you call Jin Yu?”
“Yes, sir.”
So I asked the two warriors, “If you use your lightest moves, how long will it take you to get to the main building?”
Soo-mu soon entered, and I asked the two warriors.
“If you use your movement arts to the fullest, how long will it take to get to the main office?”
Soo-mu replied to my question.
“If we run at top speed, we can get to the main office and return to this inn by tomorrow morning (7-9 a.m.).”
“What about you, Soo-mu?”
“The same applies to me.”
“Then...”
I stood up and said.
“Let's go get some fish bones and lime powder.”
I asked Pal-gap to bring me some night clothes.
The two warriors and I changed into night clothes and asked Pal-gap to deliver a letter to my father.
“I'll be back soon.”
“Be careful.”
Seo Woo, Jin Woo, and I looked at each other and nodded.
Then... we left.
* *
It was the third day of the first round of the Dragon and Phoenix Duel Tournament.
Those who knew that Miss Jegal Yoo and Tang Cho-ung were competing today exchanged opinions and headed to the duel arena in small groups.
“Come to think of it, I heard that gold powder is in short supply these days?”
“I heard that the most important ingredient for gold powder is missing?”
“The most important ingredient?”
“Fish bone powder and lime powder.”
“Oh!”
“Tsk, tsk. Your information is so slow.”
“What do you mean?”
“I heard that Baekcheon Trading Company is selling them. The fish bone powder and lime powder.”
“Really?”
“But they're a bit expensive. Ten times more?”
“That's really expensive. But what can we do? We have to buy them if we need them.”
“You're right.”
That was when it happened.
“Huh?”
Something caught their attention. It was a long line of people.
“What's going on over there?”
“I wonder.”
They tilted their heads, and the most curious man among them approached the people in line and asked,
“Excuse me, sir. What are you all waiting in line for?”
“We're selling fish bones and lime powder.”
“Then is this Baekcheon Trading Company?”
The man who was asked that question laughed.
“Baekcheon Trading Company? Ha! You mean the place that raises the price tenfold because they have some stock left?
”...?"
“This is Eunhae Trading Company. Even though fish bones and lime powder are in short supply, we are selling them at normal prices without profiteering.”
“Is that true?”
“Of course it is!”
He blinked his eyes and asked.
“Are you selling fake products?”
The people waiting in line were outraged at his question.
“No! What kind of nonsense are you talking about?”
“Are you insulting Eunhae Trading Company?”
“Eunhae Trading Company is a very conscientious trading company!”
“It's the trading company that Seonhae-miran and Baekjeok-geomung belong to!”
“That's right. Hahaha.”
The man smiled awkwardly and returned to his colleagues and told them about it.
“Is that true?”
“Wow! Eunhae Trading Company is truly amazing!”
While people were praising Eunhae Trading Company,
Baekcheon Trading Company was struggling to make ends meet.
“Did you promote it properly?”
“Of course.”
“Then why are there no customers? Why are there no customers?”
“I don't really know...”
Gold powder is an essential item for duels.
Therefore, they expected that it would sell well even if they raised the price several times.
At first, it sold well.
However, strangely, as time passed, the number of customers decreased.
Then,
The customer who visited in the morning returned in a rage.
“Hey! Give me my money back!”
“What? What do you mean?”
“No! You're charging ten times the price! You're nothing but a bunch of thieves!”
“What are you talking about?”
“You're robbing me! Eunhaesang Trading Company sells it at the normal price!”
“What?”
“Give me my money back! You bastards!”
He wanted to chase them away, but he was afraid that they would call the patrol, so he had no choice but to give them their money back.
The problem was that there were more than just one or two people demanding their money back.
A short time later, Namgung Kang heard about the situation and asked his managers, “What on earth is going on?”
“Well, even the Eunhae Trading Company doesn't have much fish bones and lime powder left in stock.”
“Then they'll have no choice but to come back to us.”
The managers of the Baekcheon Trading Company tried to appease Namgung Kang.
Just then, the manager who had gone to check on the situation returned and reported cautiously, “The situation is serious.”
The manager who had gone to check on the situation returned and reported cautiously.
“Um... I think we have a serious problem.”
“What do you mean? Serious?”
“The Eunhae Trading Company's inventory... is huge.”
“....”
“And people are cursing our Baekcheon Trading Company and refusing to do business with us.”
Upon hearing this, Namgung Kang's eyes turned red.
He couldn't imagine the enormous losses and damage to the Trading Company's reputation.
He had no idea how to explain this to the senior members of the Martial Alliance.
“Damn it!”