Chapter 46 : Chapter 46

Chapter 46. That is For Me to Decide (1)

The Tower Lord of Jinju Tower greeted the group from the Namgung Clan.

No, in reality, it was Butler Jang, a retainer of the Jinju Eon Clan, who greeted them.

“You must be tired from the long journey. Please come inside and relieve your fatigue.”

“Thank you for your hospitality.”

Jinju Tower emptied an entire multi-decked ship usually used for banquets to entertain the Namgung Clan’s group.

This had the meaning of welcoming them, but more than that, it was because they considered security important.

Once the ship is floated and goes far out, there is no way to know what happens inside the ship.

And a full-scale meeting was held there.

“I am of the Jang family, serving as the butler of the Jinju Eon Clan.”

“I am Namgung Jong of the Namgung Clan.”

“You are the Flash Sword Hero. I have heard of your great name often.”

Usually, in this situation, they should flatter each other saying, ‘I have heard of your great name often myself.’ However…….

‘Who is he?’

Could that be possible?

When did the Jinju Eon Clan fall? There is no way he would know the name of a retainer there.

Namgung Jong cleared his throat and changed the subject.

“This is my nephew, Namgung Sang. He is also the main character of this business, so I brought him along.”

“I am Namgung Sang. Fellow Daoists of Jianghu call me the Blue Sky Sword.”

“Haha……. I see.”

Butler Jang laughed awkwardly.

In his experience, among humans who revealed their aliases themselves, there were few proper figures.

Moreover, although he said the alias very proudly, if one is born in the Namgung Clan, the title that naturally follows is Blue Sky.

If you search the genealogy of the Namgung Clan, people who were active under the alias Blue Sky Sword would come out in droves, uncountable on one hand.

Such a man said to Butler Jang.

“Where is the woman who will become my wife?”

“The young lady is in the cabin.”

“I want to see her face first. Apart from the family transaction, shouldn't I at least see the face of the woman who might become my wife?”

Hearing Namgung Sang’s confident demand, Butler Jang felt subtly twisted inside.

‘He looks dignified on the outside, but his actions and words are completely…….’

It was a bit hard to pinpoint exactly what, but overall he didn't like him.

However, Butler Jang hid those inner thoughts and said politely.

“Then, I will escort you inside.”

Like that, Namgung Jong and Namgung Sang, who came as representatives of the Namgung Clan, entered inside the cabin.

“Nice to meet you. I am Eon Sohui of the Jinju Eon Clan.”

The moment they entered inside.

Namgung Jong and Namgung Sang admired greatly.

What was in front of the two was Eon Sohui with a figure like a single flower.

Dressed in a bright palace dress, her elegantly greeting appearance with etiquette lacking nothing to welcome guests naturally drew admiration.

‘Indeed……. There was a reason my older brother coveted her.’

He was informed before coming.

That even if she failed to collect all the promised one hundred thousand taels of gold, he would take that child as a daughter-in-law.

[Of course, the conditions will have to be lowered a bit. Still, it is a waste to miss a child like that.]

He had said.

And seeing her in reality, he thought he knew why he said such things. At this level, he wanted to match her with his own son, not as a nephew-in-law.

But looking aside, his nephew's mouth is hanging from ear to ear.

‘Tsk, can't be helped.’

Namgung Jong was quick to give up.

He obediently started doing what he had to do as an Elder of the Namgung Clan.

“I will get straight to the point. Shouldn't we verify whether both families kept their promises to each other?”

“Of course. Hero Namgung.”

When Eon Sohui said so and gestured, Butler Jang personally brought a large box and put it down on the table.

And when the lid opened…….

“Ho…….”

“It is gold ingots worth exactly one hundred thousand taels of gold.”

Eon Sohui said calmly.

Then Namgung Jong admired greatly.

‘Amazing. Truly an amazing child. Although the means were a bit low-grade, she eventually kept the words she said with her own mouth.’

He had already checked rough information before coming. If the Namgung Clan, one of the Five Great Families, makes up its mind, they can use the information network of the Beggar's Gang.

They knew clearly how the Jinju Eon Clan earned money in Yueyang.

Although he didn't like the fact that they did brothel business, thinking conversely, the tenacity to achieve the goal by any means and methods was worthy of recognition.

Anyway, didn't she achieve it like this?

“Now it is the Namgung Clan's turn to keep the promise.”

Eon Sohui speaking calmly.

She was qualified to say these words.

Therefore, Namgung Jong felt sorry for no reason.

Because he knows himself who has to play a not-so-good role to her from now on.

“Here it is.”

Namgung Jong took out a secret manual from his bosom and held it out. That was…….

Heavenly Lightning Qi

Instantly, a quiet silence came.

Namgung Jong had a silent expression, and Butler Jang had a dumbfounded expression.

Eon Sohui had an expression whose thoughts were unknown, and Namgung Sang was staring piercingly at Eon Sohui’s face.

The one who broke this silence was…….

“Isn't this promise wrong?!”

It was Butler Jang.

However, Namgung Jong said.

“What do you mean? I brought a supreme Internal Energy Art as promised?”

“Isn't this Heavenly Lightning Qi? What the ordinary warriors of the Namgung Clan learn…….”

“This is also a sufficiently excellent supreme art.”

“What did you say?”

If it is the supreme Internal Energy Art of the Namgung Clan, it is the Blue Sky Great Expansion Divine Art and the Heavenly Lightning Emperor Divine Art.

Among these, the Heavenly Lightning Emperor Divine Art can only be learned by the Clan Head and his successor.

They didn't even hope for this in the first place.

What the Jinju Eon Clan hoped for was the Blue Sky Great Expansion Divine Art.

It is a martial art learned by the direct blood relatives of the Clan Head, an excellent art to the extent that there are many famous people who made a name in Jianghu with just this. However…….

“Heavenly Lightning Qi? How can you call this a supreme Internal Energy Art?”

“Are you looking down on the martial arts of the main family right now?”

While speaking, Namgung Jong raised his spirit quietly.

At that pressure, Butler Jang felt like his breath was choking, but he still said what he had to say until the end.

“That is……. Not it…… Is it.”

“It sounds like that to me.”

Namgung Jong pressured the opponent stronger and said.

He knows.

This is tyranny.

If the act of suppressing the weak with power to achieve their purpose is not called tyranny, what would it be called? However…….

‘So what can you do?’

Originally, prestigious Righteous sects also commit tyranny like this sometimes. As much as needed for their benefit.

‘How can one make beautiful pottery without getting dirt on hands?’

Rationalizing himself, Namgung Jong continued speaking.

“We kept the promise. Heavenly Lightning Qi is a sufficiently excellent Internal Energy Art, and with this, there will be no lack in reviving the Eon Clan.”

“Do you truly think so?”

Eon Sohui opened her mouth for the first time since the secret manual was revealed. Namgung Jong paused for a moment but continued speaking.

“Of course, it might not be comparable to the prosperity of the past. Once, the Jinju Eon Clan made a name as the best prestigious family along with the Paeng Clan in Hebei.”

First, acknowledge the opponent and flatter them. And then…….

“But that is a thing of the past. You too must know that it is practically difficult to hope for prosperity as much as that time again.”

Know reality.

What can't be done can't be done.

Namgung Jong was saying indirectly. Eon Sohui still had no change in expression even while listening to his whip-like words.

Against Eon Sohui whose thoughts were unknown, Namgung Jong continued speaking.

“Even if not as much as the past, if you revive the family in Anhui, the successive ancestors of the Jinju Eon Clan will also consider the Young Lady commendable.”

Don't argue more and be satisfied with that much.

It was Namgung Jong’s gaze saying that.

Eon Sohui did not answer and gazed steadily at Namgung Jong. Then…….

“Khm. Then, let’s discuss the marriage of both families subsequently.”

Namgung Jong did not wait for Eon Sohui’s answer.

He just proceeded to the next stage quickly.

“Hero Namgung Jong! This is not a matter to pass over so easily.”

“Uh-huh, aren't I saying let's move on?”

Butler Jang got angry and tried to say something, but Namgung Jong was stubborn.

Since there is nothing good about digging into a disadvantageous topic, he just suppresses it.

Seeing that appearance, Eon Sohui harbored a faint smile and thought.

‘This is the way of the Namgung Clan, the head of the Five Great Families. This indeed.’

But then.

“Wait, I will speak about this.”

Namgung Sang, who had been silent staring only at Eon Sohui’s face meanwhile, intervened.

“Sang, you stay out.”

“Uncle. Being a man, how can you tell me not to even open my mouth about my own marriage?”

“That is…….”

Because usually nothing good happened when you opened your mouth.

He wanted to say that, but suppressed it.

Isn't Eon Sohui, who might become the niece-in-law, right in front of his eyes?

Eventually, did he interpret the silent silence as permission?

Namgung Sang started to run his mouth.

“Actually, before coming, I thought.”

Thought? What thought?

“That this marriage should be refused rightfully.”

At those words, Namgung Jong was greatly flustered, and Butler Jang was dumbfounded.

“Although there was my father’s order, I wasn't keen. I thought a dignified man of Namgung should decide the woman to be his spouse himself.”

Listening briefly, it is correct words.

Well, the Namgung Clan Head’s opinion might be different though.

And Namgung Sang continued.

“But the moment I came here and saw Miss Eon, I realized. That this woman is indeed the woman suitable as my companion.”

At those words, Namgung Jong beside him sighed in relief secretly.

He was very worried because the nephew whose direction couldn't be predicted opened his mouth.

But looking now…….

‘It seems he had some thoughts.’

This is a good move.

Strictly speaking, it is true that the Namgung Clan didn't keep the promise properly against the Jinju Eon Clan.

From the Jinju Eon Clan’s perspective, it is natural to be uncomfortable.

But here, Namgung Sang came out boldly putting forward the vigor of youth.

Fell in love at first sight.

I definitely want to marry this woman.

Like that.

If it becomes like this, the situation can be reversed.

Can they continue to raise complaints when the eldest son of the Namgung Clan says he cherishes and loves her like this?

‘Difficult. They won't be able to do that.’

Namgung Clan and Jinju Eon Clan.

It was a method usable because there is a considerable difference in power between the two families.

Now, only one important blow is needed.

Namgung Sang walked confidently in front of Eon Sohui, bowed to her, extended his hand, and said.

“Miss Eon. No, Sister Eon.”

Continuing to speak…….

“Please become my concubine.”

Simultaneously, Namgung Jong shouted with a tearing voice.

“You retard!”

* * *

In the world, there exist eloquent speakers who repay a debt of a thousand taels with a single word.

But if you flip that saying.

It means there also exist retards who blow away one hundred thousand taels of gold with a single word.

Namgung Sang’s case was exactly like that.

“What rudeness is this? Concubine?”

At Namgung Sang’s words, the one jumping up more angrily than anyone else was Butler Jang listening from the side.

“How do you view our Miss to say such……. Such…….”

“Butler Jang. Please listen to me for a moment. This is…….”

To Butler Jang who couldn't even speak because he was dumbfounded, Namgung Jong tried to apologize urgently and patch things up. However…….

“Concubine is enough. Then surely you wanted the position of the legal wife?”

The first thing he should have done was to block Namgung Sang’s snout even by crushing it.

But it was already late.

Namgung Sang spoke very calmly.

“You say she is a descendant of the Jinju Eon Clan, but how can one believe that? Isn't there no proof?”

“Th…… Thiiis…….”

“Even doing brothel management? Honestly, this is too vulgar.”

“…….”

“Even if she is a descendant of the Jinju Eon Clan, eventually her current accurate status is a mere courtesan. Isn't that so?”

“Who dares call her a courtesan?!”

Butler Jang jumped up.

“I swear to the sky, our Miss is the last descendant of the Jinju Eon Clan. And courtesan? Where is such an insult?”

“Then you mean she isn't.”

“Our Miss is a person of purity who has never poured a drink for a man since birth.”

Actually, she did take off clothes in front of a strange man recently.

Well, actually it is not a very important issue. Because…….

“How can I believe that?”

Anyway, the opponent is a human with whom words don't work.

“Isn't it common for a courtesan to deceive her status and disguise to enter a high family?”

“Wh…… What did you say?”

“And actually, even if not a courtesan, it becomes a problem that the eldest daughter-in-law of the great Namgung Clan is a daughter of a fallen family. Don't you even know that?”

In a sense, it is amazing shamelessness.

Other people would find it hard to do even if told to try like this.

Butler Jang couldn't even speak anymore. And…….

“Eventually, what the Young Master is saying is that you cannot give me a position other than a concubine.”

“That is correct.”

Be confident indeed.

Look at those shoulders spread wide. One would think it's the Great Wall.

Eon Sohui looked at Namgung Sang, sighed, and said.

“If the Young Master’s will is so, it can't be helped.”

“Indeed, I thought words would work with Sister Eon.”

“There is no choice but to consider this meeting as never happened.”

“Miss Eon!”

The one who rose from the seat in panic was Namgung Jong.

He shouted urgently.

“I will apologize for my nephew's mistake.”

“Uncle. What do you…….”

“Shut up!”

Namgung Jong made Namgung Sang shut his mouth and said toward Eon Sohui again.

“Isn't the Jinju Eon Clan currently standing at an angle of confrontation with the Limitless Gate?”

“You know well. Is it the information power of the Beggar's Gang?”

Namgung Jong flinched but soon continued speaking.

“That is not important. The important thing is that the fate of you, the last descendant of the Jinju Eon Clan, is like a lamp before the wind right now.”

“So?”

“Turn your mind. Although my nephew lacks maturity a little, not slightly, not a lot, still if you assist him well and lead him…….”

“What did I do…….”

“You shut up, you bastard!”

Namgung Jong, making Namgung Sang grumbling beside him shut up, said toward Eon Sohui again.

“Please do not throw away important practical benefits due to momentary emotion. If you know what is important as the last descendant of the Jinju Eon Clan…….”

“That is enough.”

Eon Sohui raised her hand and blocked Namgung Jong’s words.

And continued speaking in a calm voice as if she wasn't excited at all.

“We will consider this marriage talk as never happened.”

“Miss Eon?”

“Isn't it unavoidable? When the person himself says he dislikes it so much?”

“No, that is…….”

“Since Young Master Namgung Sang says he has no will to fulfill the meeting, it can't be helped. However, since the contract is broken by your side's intention, please do not hold us accountable.”

In the end, it was as Han Cheong-un said.

This meeting was bound to end in catastrophe.

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