Chapter 427
The Youngest Son of the Eunhae Trading Company Chapter 427
Chapter 427. Risk Factors (3)
While I was confused, Captain Bok-Yoon stepped forward and protested.
“Clan Head! What are you saying? It's obvious that Captain Eun will lose this duel. What if he gets seriously injured?”
“I'm not that harsh.”
Young Master Murong Taegul also tried to dissuade the Clan Head.
“Father, even if you go easy on him, how can Young Master Eun possibly be your match?”
I looked at the Clan Head.
He looked extremely interested.
He looked like a child who had just been given a new toy. He doesn't think I'm a toy, does he?
This is awkward.
The Clan Head is a martial artist of the highest order.
Due to the nature of my inner arts, my true strength is not apparent.
However, if we engage in a duel, he will likely notice.
So, Clan Head, please stay put.
“Clan Head, as a swordsman myself, it would be a valuable experience to duel with you. However, I am not very skilled, and I may faint if I face you in combat. Please reconsider.”
At that moment, Murong Sheng stepped forward.
"Father, you are saying that, but dueling with you would be a great burden on Master.
He continued.
“But Father, you requested a duel, and it would be a loss of face to simply decline. How about you take my place, Hyung-nim?”
Currently, Murong Taegul is a first-class swordsman.
It is obvious that he will lose to me, who is known to be at the peak of my powers. Yes, it is obvious.
In that situation, there is no way I would be in a good mood, so naturally, I would treat him the same way I treated Murong Jun-geul...
So that's why.
Murong Shengge, this son of a bitch, this was his plan!
I chuckled to myself.
After seeing me defeat Murong Junjie just now, he probably wants me to show Murong Taige the same thing.
In a martial arts competition like this, such behavior would be a serious laughing stock.
However, Murong Shengge is making one mistake.
It wasn't because I was annoyed at being prevented from eating when I was hungry that I defeated Murong Jun with my momentum alone.
Even though everyone knew that I had mastered the Heavenly Sword Technique, I didn't want Murong Sheng to see me use my sword.
Earlier, I sensed a strong aura of black energy from him.
If that is the case, then he must already have connections with the Martial Alliance.
Other people might think that he is trying to do something by bringing in the Black Sword, but he had a deep connection with the Martial Alliance in his previous life.
In other words, he is planning to take control of his clan with the help of the Martial Alliance.
The fact that Young Master Murong Tai was in trouble because he lost his sword is proof of that.
That being the case, it would not be beneficial to show him my abilities.
Furthermore, as a merchant, one must remain calm in front of a customer, even if one has gone without food for three days.
How could he not remain calm after only missing two meals?
As I thought this, I couldn't help but flinch when I looked at the Clan Head.
What was that look in his eyes?
But that look disappeared in an instant, as if it were just my imagination.
I glanced at Young Master Murong Tai.
He seemed to be thinking about something too, and took a step forward and said,
“Father, since we're already here, how about all of us siblings learn a thing or two from Master Xian and Master Dao?”
“All of you?”
“Yes. Even though the third brother lost, it was quite helpful.”
“That makes sense. Even if you didn't swing a sword once, you must have learned something just by facing that momentum.”
Mou Yong-tae bowed his head at those words.
"That's right. I don't think it's fair that only Jun-ge and I get that opportunity. Therefore, I would like Yeon-geol and Sung-geol to have the same opportunity.“
He clasped his hands together in front of me.
”So please fight against my brother and sister."
Not bad.
All the hard work in class has paid off.
That's what I told you.
When you find yourself in a difficult situation, bring someone else into it.
It's a bit annoying that I'm the one they chose, but I can't help it.
It's better than competing against the Clan Head.
Besides, I enjoyed seeing Murong Sung-geul look embarrassed.
“Father...”
Murong Sung-geul, the Young Master, tried to say something, but the Clan Head spoke first.
“That's a good idea.”
He asked me, "Please let them compete with me.
“As the father of these children, I ask you to do this. Please let them gain some experience.”
“I understand. I will accept your request, Clan Head.”
I readily agreed. If I refused even this request, our relationship would become strained.
“Thank you. Then who will go first...”
I quickly replied.
“It's not a bad idea to eat the most delicious one first, but I think it would be better to leave it for later.”
“You mean that you think Young Master's martial arts skills are the best, right?”
“That's what I think.”
“All right! Then let's start with the youngest. The youngest is more talented than the third, so it should be quite enjoyable.”
Hearing this, Murong Shengjie came out onto the duel stage with an expectant look on his face.
I know that look is fake.
“Then, please show me what you've got.”
“I'll let you go first.”
“Thank you.”
Giving up the first move means giving up the first three techniques.
Murong Shengjie accepted the offer.
As soon as I drew my sword and took my starting stance, he rushed at me.
The Moyong Clan's swords were fast.
The tip of his sword cut through the air and flew toward me.
“Ugh!”
I heard Captain Bok-Yoon gasp. In an instant, it looked as if I was about to be stabbed by Moyong Seong-Geol's sword.
But that was all.
His sword stopped an inch away from my body and could not come any closer.
“Ugh!”
He looked disappointed, withdrew his sword, and swung it horizontally toward me again.
However, that attack was also blocked by my enhanced qi.
“Heeek!”
He withdrew his sword, stepped back slightly, and then raised his inner arts and stabbed at me.
“...!”
Even if he used more of his inner arts, he couldn't break through my defensive qi at his level.
“The three techniques are over.”
It was clear why Murong Taegil had created this situation. He wanted to discredit Murong Shengge.
I filled my inner arts with killing intent and glared at him.
“Huh!”
Receiving my killing intent head-on, he turned pale and began to tremble.
I secretly concentrated more killing intent so that the Clan Head wouldn't notice.
Thud.
Finally, he couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed on the spot.
And...
Oh, your butt must be so wet.
What is the greatest humiliation for a martial artist?
There may be many answers to this question, but isn't it to be defeated in a duel in front of your family?
That would be quite shameful.
As I expected, he was trembling and couldn't even lift his head.
Ah! That feels good!
Glancing over, I saw that Young Master Murong Taegul also looked satisfied.
Remember this. I avenged your enemy. So I will make you pay for this later.
“That's enough. Get up now.”
Murong Shengge couldn't say anything in response to the Clan Head's words.
“...”
“Huh! Is your waist weak? How much have you neglected your training...”
“...”
Noticing that something was wrong, he got up from his seat and approached him.
“Are you injured somewhere...”
The Clan Head couldn't continue, and Murong Shengge bowed his head in embarrassment.
I quickly clasped my hands together.
“I am truly sorry. I heard that Murong Shengge was more talented than Young Master, so I tried to push him a little harder, but it seems I went too far.”
“No, it's not that. It's just that this boy is incompetent.”
He then looked down at Murong Shengge with a dissatisfied look.
“Hey! Who is there? Take this guy to his quarters.”
“Yes!”
Seeing that he couldn't get up on his own, the Clan Head gave the order.
The attendants and servants rushed in, helped him up, and carried him out of the banquet hall.
Other servants came in and tidied up the training ground.
Meanwhile, silence fell over the banquet hall.
No one spoke, just looking around cautiously or eating quietly.
Thanks to that, I was able to eat my food in peace.
When the training ground was ready, the Clan Head cleared his throat and said, “Now, let's begin the martial arts competition.”
“Ahem, now it's time for the duel.”
“Yes, sir.”
At that, Miss Murong stood up from her seat. Earlier, she blushed when she saw me, but now she looked nervous.
That's understandable.
Her two younger brothers had just suffered the same fate.
However, as long as she didn't attack me first, I would remain calm.
So this time, I didn't show any momentum or killing intent.
“Let's begin.”
“Yes.”
“Would you like me to go first?”
She nodded in response to my question, and we took our starting stances.
Then
“Ha!”
With a shout, she swung her sword at me.
As expected, she was a skilled swordswoman.
I twisted my body to dodge her sword.
She was quite fast.
Conceding the first three moves meant that I could only dodge or defend for the first three moves.
She changed the angle of her sword and aimed for my neck.
Clang!
I immediately raised my sword to block hers, and she recovered her sword and stabbed at my stomach.
I twisted my body to easily dodge the attack and said,
“Three seconds are up. Now it's my turn.”
I raised my sword and aimed at her shoulder, and she calmly blocked my sword and stepped back.
However, I did not wait for her to retreat.
Even in the technique of striking the air, there is a technique for quick swords.
Chuck!
In an instant, the tip of my sword touched her shoulder.
The gap between us was so great that the outcome was decided in an instant.
“I lost.”
She admitted defeat, and I put away my sword and said, “You are quite fast.”
“You're quite fast.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. And although this is just my personal opinion, I think Taoism would suit you better than swords.”
“What?”
Her eyes widened, pleased by my compliment.
“You are very quick from the moment you decide to attack to the moment you execute your attack.”
Most people find it difficult to move immediately after deciding to attack.
That is why their opponents are able to notice their killing intent and defend themselves.
“And the best way to make the most of that is not with a sword, but with a Dao.”
I said that not only because of her skill, which I had just witnessed.
It was because I knew about her previous life.
The Clan Head of the Moyong Clan took her as a daughter-in-law, and she became the Captain of the clan's military force.
In other words, her skills were good enough to become the Captain.
Her nickname was “Shadowless Sword Flower.”
It meant that she moved so fast that she cast no shadow.
I was puzzled by the fact that her title included the word “Dao,” which means “sword,” since she used a sword.
That meant she had changed weapons.
It was the same case with Jin-ho Hyung-nim.
Hyung-nim also practiced with a sword, but when he switched to a spear, his skills improved dramatically.
“Hahahaha!”
The Clan Head laughed heartily at my words.
“As expected of Seonhae-mi! You have as good eyesight as you have skill!”
After praising me, the Clan Head turned to Young Mistress Murong Yingjie and said,
“Didn't I tell you? Taoism suits you well.”
“But swords are cooler.”
I glanced at her sword.
It was beautifully decorated.
I could understand why she said that sword was cooler.
Swords are mainly used for stabbing, so it was possible to decorate the scabbard with colorful decorations because the sword is drawn from the scabbard before the attack begins.
That doesn't affect the fight.
But Dao was different.
Dao not only serves to store the sword in normal times, but also serves to accelerate the sword itself.
Therefore, it must not interfere with combat in any way, so it was difficult to add colorful decorations.
I said to her,
“In my opinion, what is truly cool is not carrying a colorful sword, but using your outstanding skills to defeat those who look down on you, Miss.”
“What?”
“And if you don't have the skills to back it up, a colorful weapon is nothing but a luxury.”
The Clan Head nodded in agreement with my words.
“You are right. Yeon-geol, listen carefully to the Master's words.”
“Yes, Father.”
Looking at his expression, I knew that I would be using Dao soon.
“Finally, it's your turn.”
The Clan Head looked at Young Master Murong Taegul, who was sitting next to him.
“Yes, Father.”
He stood up and stepped onto the duel stage.
“I beg you.”
“The honor is mine.”
And so we began our duel.
Since the purpose of this duel was to undermine Murong Shengge's prestige and establish Murong Taegeul's prestige, I fought him seriously.
And since Murong Shengge was not present, there was no harm in showing off my skills a little.
“You pushed me, who is at the peak of my powers, to this extent! You are truly amazing.”
“You flatter me.”
“Well done! You are just like me, with outstanding talent! Hahaha!”
It seemed that the Clan Head's opinion of Young Master Murong Taige had risen considerably.
Now that I had helped him this much, the rest was up to Young Master Murong Taige.
However, Murong Shengge would not take this lying down, and I would probably be one of his targets for revenge.
I wondered how he would respond.
But why was I looking forward to it?