Chapter 47 : Chapter 47

Chapter 47. That is For Me to Decide (2)

The meeting broke down, and the deal fell through.

However, the Namgung Clan did not withdraw from Yueyang but kept their position for now.

Like the rich Namgung Clan, after renting an entire manor and settling down, the first thing Namgung Jong did was to write a letter to his older brother, the Clan Head, informing him of the situation.

And the second thing he did was…….

“You stupid bastard!”

To shout at his thoughtless nephew.

“Why are you doing this when I didn't do anything wrong?”

The problem is that it doesn't even work.

Namgung Sang was holding his head high with an attitude of ‘What did I do wrong?’

Others might say he is dignified and spirited, but from Namgung Jong’s perspective…….

‘That bastard's neck is truly covetable.’

How can it be stretched out so perfectly good for cutting?

If he wasn't his nephew, he would have wanted to cut it off in one stroke.

But he cannot do that.

For now, ‘this’ is the only legitimate successor of the Namgung Clan.

Namgung Jong suppressed his anger and said in the calmest voice possible.

“Do you truly not know what blunder you committed?”

“Do you mean the marriage talk breaking?”

“You know at least. My older brother ordered you to welcome that child as your companion and sent me. Weren't you beside him too?”

“I was.”

“Yet you dare disobey the Clan Head’s order arbitrarily? This is clear insubordination. No matter if you are the Young Clan Head, this is not something to just pass over.”

At Namgung Jong’s fierce reprimand, Namgung Sang didn't blink an eye and said.

“Honestly speaking, I didn't like it at first. It is true that I didn't like being told to marry a woman whose face I hadn't even seen.”

“So? You disobeyed the Clan Head’s order because you didn't like it?”

“Listen until the end. Didn't I say that at first?”

“…….”

“Meeting her directly, I liked the woman. Certainly, such beauty is not common. At that level, she wouldn't fall behind even if compared to the Five Beauties of the Central Plains.”

“It’s not just beauty. That child possesses business talent and wisdom as if given by the heavens.”

“What use is it for a woman to be smart?”

“What?”

“Khm, that is not the important thing.”

Namgung Sang cut off his words for a moment with a cough and explained his position again.

“Anyway, meeting her directly, I liked her. I thought it would be fine to proceed with the marriage talk at this level.”

“Then why did you do such a thing?”

“I feel wronged. When did I say I wouldn't marry?”

“……?”

“I clearly said I would accept her as a concubine. But isn't it that side who got angry conversely?”

Namgung Jong’s mouth opens wide.

And Namgung Sang continued speaking…….

“This is not my fault. Uncle must also tell Father exactly like that. I said I would accept her as a concubine, but isn't it that side who picked a fight forcibly?”

“You……. Do you sincerely think so?”

Namgung Jong realized.

That when a person's anger becomes excessive, they feel despondency beyond anger.

He pressed his throbbing forehead with his hand and said.

“The opponent is a descendant of the Jinju Eon Clan. Even if fallen now, she is from a prestigious family with deep roots regarding bloodline.”

“…….”

“But if you treat a daughter of such a family as a courtesan and try to take her as a concubine, it is natural to get angry. Are you that thoughtless?”

“…….”

Seeing Namgung Sang with a sulky expression, Namgung Jong slammed the table strongly and said.

“No need for other words. I will make a seat again, so apologize and welcome her as the legal wife. If you do so…….”

“I don't want to.”

“Namgung Saaaaang!”

Namgung Jong’s anger exploded.

Then the spirit worthy of the second-in-command of the Namgung Clan spread and pressured the foolish nephew.

“Are you truly intending to disobey the family's order? And still you claim to be of Namgung’s blood…….”

“But didn't Uncle and Father do the same thing?”

“What?”

Namgung Sang said to Namgung Jong with a sulky expression.

“Honestly, Heavenly Lightning Qi isn't to the extent of being called a supreme Internal Energy Art, is it? Although it would be called first-rate.”

“That is…….”

“Uncle and Father also interpreted the opponent's promise to suit your taste and dragged the situation advantageously. But why shouldn't I do that?”

“…….”

Ah, there is nothing to say about this.

Why?

‘Damn it, this bastard, a thoughtless profligate, says correct words only when it is advantageous to him.’

Yes. These are the correct words.

And as long as Namgung Jong is a famous figure of the Righteous Way, he is bound to be poor in replying to correct logic.

As Namgung Jong hesitated, Namgung Sang said.

“I will say in advance, I am not criticizing that. Rather, I actively agree with Father's decision.”

“What?”

“Honestly, a supreme Internal Energy Art to the Jinju Eon Clan? Does that make sense? If they fail to keep it well and it spreads to the world and every Tom, Dick, and Harry uses it, how would we handle the aftermath?”

“…….”

“So limiting the Internal Energy Art to about Heavenly Lightning Qi was right. And actually, isn't it reality that we can do so? Because, we are…….”

Namgung Sang cut off his words for a moment and tapped his chest, saying.

“Aren't we the Great Namgung Clan?”

“Khm…….”

Those are the correct words.

“We are strong. And in Murim, the strong have the right never to bend their will.”

“Mmm…….”

“Why should we be dragged around by the Jinju Eon Clan? The one holding the initiative must be us.”

“Mmmm…….”

Namgung Jong agonized.

Although it was nonsense forced logic, there were parts correct in the nephew's words.

‘Right. We don't need to be dragged around.’

Currently, the Jinju Eon Clan has a huge threat called the Limitless Gate right in front of their noses.

In such a crisis, they seem to escape the crisis with a momentary trick, but eventually, there is no way to overcome the Limitless Gate without the Namgung Clan's assistance.

That means…….

“Eventually, that arrogant wench is bound to accept our proposal. Isn't it?”

“Huu……. There is a point.”

Eventually, Namgung Jong accepted reluctantly.

Then Namgung Sang nodded as if saying ‘See?’ and said.

“We just have to wait.”

Namgung Sang continued speaking with a satisfied smile on his face.

“Probably by now, that arrogant wench is regretting beating the ground.”

* * *

“It’s broken engagement~♪ Broken engagement~♪ Broken engagement is the best~♪”

At that time, Eon Sohui was dancing and singing in the room.

Seeing her, who rarely shows emotional agitation, rejoicing like this, it seemed she was much happier than thought.

“Ah, almost screwed up my life. How can there be such a hopeless bastard?”

The son of the Namgung Clan is somewhat immature.

She heard that.

But still, isn't he the grandson of that Blue Sky Sword Saint?

So even if bad, how bad could he be? She was thinking so.

But meeting him directly…….

“To think he was such a hopeless retard to that extent.”

Marrying that thing and making a hundred-year promise?

Just thinking about it is horrifying.

“It is truly fortunate that that side gave an excuse first. Isn't it? Butler Jang.”

At Eon Sohui’s words, Butler Jang standing on one side said with a face aged ten years more.

“I agree with the evaluation of Namgung Sang, of course.”

“Of course.”

“But since things went wrong like this, we must think about how to solve the realistic threat.”

“Ah, that matters.”

Eon Sohui also stopped the dance she was dancing and spoke with a slightly serious expression.

“The Limitless Gate is still staying in Yueyang, right?”

“Yes. Correct.”

“Rumors about the matter with the Namgung Clan will spread soon too, then, they might start acting slowly.”

“Correct.”

Eon Sohui thought.

Honestly, she poured money like pouring water and increased people.

Just the number of warriors hired under the name of Jinju Tower right now exceeded one thousand.

But what use is that?

In the battle of Murim, quality is more important than quantity.

‘If headcount could decide victory or defeat, the Beggar's Gang would have been the World's Best Sect.’

Once the collision with the Limitless Gate begins, most of them will flee without looking back.

It was only for buying time in the first place.

She didn't think she could stop the Limitless Gate by increasing numbers like that.

Now that the meeting with the Namgung Clan fell through.

To escape the threat of the Limitless Gate from Jinju Tower…….

“There is no choice but to do Golden Cicada Sheds Its Shell (stratagem to escape).”

“Will you leave Yueyang?”

“I didn't intend to do alcohol business for a lifetime in the first place. Well, although the base called Yueyang is a waste.”

Dongting Lake of Yueyang is not just a tourist spot.

It is also a place connected to the water source of the wide Yangtze River. If time were sufficient, methods to rake in money utilizing this geographical advantage came to her mind like a cornucopia, but…….

“Can't be helped. If what the Limitless Gate wants is Jinju Tower, let’s just give it to them.”

“……Yes. Understood.”

Butler Jang also sighed but didn't refuse.

Their purpose is the revival of the Jinju Eon Clan to the end.

Although the massive profit earned by Jinju Tower was honestly wasteful, still what was more important was self-evident.

“Then, I will make the retainers prepare to leave. Is there anything else to instruct?”

“Not particularly……. Ah! Butler Jang.”

“Please speak. Miss.”

“Perhaps that…….”

Eon Sohui stopped while speaking and showed a sign of hesitating greatly.

It is rare for her, who always made quick decisions clearly, to hesitate like this.

‘How important a problem is it that the Miss contemplates for so long like that?’

Butler Jang tensed up closely.

And to the tense him, Eon Sohui said…….

“Do you perhaps know the whereabouts of those Ultimate Path Gate disciples?”

“……Yes?”

Eon Sohui turned her gaze elsewhere and continued speaking, twirling her hair with her finger for no reason.

“Just, if we know their location, I wondered if it would be good to go together. I saw before and their skills are good, and our family owes them a favor, and also face is hand……. hand……some. Also……. Anyway, isn't it good to go together?”

Right now here, there was no heroine who led the meeting confidently even against the Clan Head of the Namgung Clan.

Just the appearance of a woman who lost her mind falling in love exists.

‘Miss…….’

Butler Jang could only sigh.

* * *

The Jinju Eon Clan prepared to pull out.

They intended to pack only what to pack as much as possible and pull out quickly. Fortunately, if the Limitless Gate is in a passive state like now, they thought they could buy a little time. But…….

“It is the Limitless Gate.”

“Uh, wait, how many are moving right now?”

“Fifty, no, seems over a hundred?”

“No, more are coming behind.”

“Is the Limitless Gate trying to sweep away Yueyang?”

The Limitless Gate, which had been silent, started moving one step ahead.

Hearing the news, the Jinju Eon Clan was flustered.

“Did perhaps the Namgung Clan pull out?”

“No. They are still in Yueyang.”

“But already…….”

Eon Sohui, who was agonizing, grasped the situation quickly.

“It seems information leaked that our contract with the Namgung Clan broke?”

“It makes no sense. The ones who know that are the Miss and I, and Namgung……. Ah!”

Butler Jang, who was speaking, realized.

“You mean the Namgung Clan leaked the information?”

“There is no other source, is there?”

“Such……. Even so.”

Butler Jang was despondent.

The Namgung Clan is still nominally Righteous Way and a family like the head of the Five Great Families.

But he didn't know they would use such a trick to pressure them.

“So they come out like this. Namgung Clan…….”

Eon Sohui bit her lower lip repeatedly.

“How are the warriors right now?”

“Those chaffs deserted in groups. Even if we said we would raise the pay more, it was useless.”

“No matter how good money is, not more than life, right?”

Eon Sohui laughed bitterly.

And thought rolling her brain fiercely inside.

‘It’s fine. That was a dummy in the first place. Just because one unusable card decreased doesn't mean the situation is the worst situation.’

She didn't stop thinking.

Her greatest weapon thrown into the rough world called Murim was only wisdom.

No matter the worst situation, she must not stop thinking and give up.

“Let’s go outside.”

“Miss. It is dangerous.”

“It’s the same even if we stay inside. Rather, going outside and attracting public attention might be safer. Even just a little.”

Even she herself had no confidence in the last word attached.

In fact, a huge Unorthodox sect like the Limitless Gate could actually see blood without caring even if people's attention is all focused in broad daylight.

Still, doing even this was to try everything she could really do.

Others might say it is trivial, but this was her way.

Struggling to do anything somehow tenaciously.

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