Hyeonjilmusin - Chapter 16



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16. Light and Salt (2)

Cheongsu had always thought that he had to discipline this brazen guy. He had talked about it with Cheonghwa before, but Mok Hwiyeong had a strange tendency to look down on people in the martial arts world.

Such perception was not good for Mok Hwi-yeong, who would become a martial artist in the future. It was also questionable why such a perception was ingrained in the first place. Normally, ordinary people fear and revere martial artists.

‘Just try it once.’

In fact, there was no need to go all the way to Jangmunin. Why would someone who wasn’t even a disciple of the main temple have to convey his opinion to Jangmunin? It was just a method that Cheongsu had chosen to use to kill Mukhwiyeong’s spirit.

Mukhwiyoung lacked respect and fear for her masters. She would not dare to do so even in front of the head of the shaman clan. Even if she could speak confidently, it would be ignored as it was a groundless story.

“Jin-in. I was wrong. Jang Moon-in is a bit… … .”

“I already told Jang Moon-in that I’ll go with you. You don’t want to make me look like a worthless person, do you?”

“That’s not it… .”

Mukhwiyoung was very flustered, just as Cheongsu had intended. He always made a fuss, but he did a good job, so there was no time to say anything, but looking at his expression now, it was incredibly refreshing.

Mukhwiyoung sighed, but had no choice but to chase after Cheongsu.

As we entered the Jangmunin room of Samcheonggwan, the shaman elders and Jangmunin were already seated. They had all gathered there because the salt merchants would have a great influence on the budget of the shamanist pavilions.

Cheongsu glanced at Muk Hwi-yeong as he entered. As expected, Muk Hwi-yeong was deep in thought.

“Big. A single disciple told me not to do this prayer.”

“Do we have to hear that?”

“You are not a disciple of the main temple, but a lay disciple.”

The elders immediately expressed their discontent. It was absurd that a lay disciple of mere youth could express his opinion on the important matters of the shamanist faction.

“Jang Moon-sa-hyeong. I brought him.”

When Cheongsu spoke, Jang Moon-in, who had been silent until then, looked blankly at Muk Hwi-yeong.

Mukhwiyeong immediately looked down at the ground. After all, how many people would open their eyes wide in front of Cheongyi, the Supreme Sword Emperor, one of the five greatest swordsmen in the world?

“It’s this guy.”

“Yes. I have a negative opinion about the salt… … .”

“Not that. I’m talking about the friend that Cheonghwa is keeping an eye on.”

“Oh, yes. That’s right.”

The inner energy of the blue robe rippled slightly and enveloped Muk Hwi-yeong. It was like seeing Muk Hwi-yeong’s bones, energy, and inner energy. Muk Hwi-yeong probably felt naked right now.

“I’m not sure yet. But I don’t think Cheonghwa’s eyes are wrong.”

Cheongyi gathered his inner energy. Mukhwiyeong immediately let out a sharp breath. It was understandable that he would feel out of breath as he was surrounded by such magnificent inner energy.

“Okay. Let the Gokjeon Footnotes speak first.”

“yes?”

Cheongsu was embarrassed. This was the place where Mukhwiyeong should have been targeted.

“Why can’t I buy salt at this market?”

“That’s not my opinion… … .”

“Anyway, since these are opinions from Gokjeongak, the footnotes should compile them and report them to me.”

This isn’t it. Cheongsu felt that things were slightly messed up.

“If it is deemed unfounded, the footnote will be penalized.”

Suddenly, things took a strange turn. At that moment, Muk Hwi-yeong’s expression changed.

“I’m not a full-time person.”

Cheongsu looked at Muk Hwi-yeong with a hot face. Even as a priest, he did not directly contradict Jang Moon-in’s words. That was out of courtesy to his senior elder. However, Muk Hwi-yeong paid no attention at all.

“I don’t know why the Mujin like to sit in a row so much, but this is not something that can be applied to sitting in a row. As I said before, I am not from Gokjeongak.”

“You are standing there because you are being treated as a person of Gokjeongak.”

“I never asked for any treatment.”

Cheong-ui’s eyes sank deeply. They were eyes that held a heaviness that would be difficult for an ordinary disciple to bear, but Muk-Hwi-Young continued speaking.

“This salt offering will definitely fail.”

“What is the basis?”

“Not at the moment.”

“Not right now?”

The elders burst into laughter. However, Cheong-ui did not laugh and quietly waited for Mukhwi-yeong to speak.

“But I’ll let you know before the market opens.”

“It’s too late. I also received a letter from Shanxi Province. This time, they are lowering the price of salt, so buy as much as you can. If the conditions are this good, other places will surely try to sell rice first. There is no time to delay.”

“Pre-sale is something you do when you buy in bulk.”

Pre-sale. It was a contract where you paid a deposit, paid the balance, and brought the goods.

Since it was a transaction based on credit, it was a method that was used implicitly when conducting a lot of transactions.

“I can assure you that big shots like Hui Zhu will never interfere with the salty affairs of this chapter. So there is plenty of time.”

“That’s also a baseless statement.”

“This is something that can be proven immediately.”

“how?”

Mukhwiyoung’s eyes drew a curve.

“I heard that among the disciples of this time, there is a son of the King of Shang. If he is the King of Shang, he is from the Yeo family, one of the fifteen clans of Huizhou. Why don’t you ask him directly? The only big shot in Hubei who can sell the Taoist temple is the Huizhou merchant.”

Cheong-ui looked at Muk-Hwi-Young and then turned her head toward the outside door.

“Call Cheong-Hyeon. Tell him to bring the King’s children.”

“Your name!”

Just outside, the sound of Musa moving swiftly could be heard. The room was filled with a suffocating tension until Cheong-hyeon arrived.

At best, a young man of modest means was fighting with the leader of the non-partisan faction. Cheongsu was in a state of confusion, but Mukhwiyeong seemed completely unconcerned.

Soon, Cheong-Hyeon came in out of breath with a young man who looked weak.

“Did you call? Jang Moon-in.”

“Yes. Is the person next to you the son of the former king?”

The man, who looked weak, had a timid expression that matched his face. He would never have thought that a disciple of the shaman sect would meet Jang Moon-in.

“My name is Yeo Hongyang.”

“Yes, Hongyang. I called you because I wanted to ask you something.”

“What’s going on?”

“Are the merchants of Huizhou participating in this Yi Chang market?”

Yeo Hongyang trembled. She seemed to be quite weak-hearted. It was a natural reaction since she had no idea why Jang Moon-in was asking such a question.

“As far as I know, that’s not the case.”

“Why? If there are 50 rows, isn’t it a pretty big field?”

“I will have to go to my family home to find out the exact circumstances, but none of the 15 clans of the Huizhou clan are included in the Yi Chang Jang.”

Yeo Hongyang’s voice was trembling, but her assertion was still an assertion. The Samcheong Hall conference room became quiet as if it had been splashed with cold water.

If there are Shanxi merchants in Jiangbei, there are Huizhou merchants in Jiangnan. If Shanxi merchants are coming in, it is a fairly large market, so it was definitely strange that Huizhou merchants did not participate.

“… … Okay, go out and see.”

Cheong-ui, who had been unable to speak for a long time, barely opened her mouth.

Yeo Hongyang was about to bow, but when Cheong-hyeon poked her waist with his hand, she grabbed the lottery ticket and left the conference room. There were rules in the martial arts world.

“How did you know that Hui Zhu Merchant would not be attending this year’s Yi Chang Market?”

As soon as he left, Cheong-ui looked at Mukhwi-yeong.

“That’s a trade secret, so you can’t give it away.”

“Trade secret?”

“Yes. Anyway, I’m glad that my words have gained a little more trust.”

Muk Hwi-yeong seemed to not understand the atmosphere and was just acting like a fool. Or maybe he was just doing it on purpose.

Even the elders who had been constantly complaining could not open their mouths now. As a result, Mukhwiyeong had proven at least one of his words.

Cheong-ui spoke with a sigh.

“We do not sell tickets in advance.”

“Long story!”

The elders were surprised. They were worried that the salt would be stolen.

However, even in Cheongsu’s mind, it was a reasonable judgment. Mukhwiyeong’s words that there would be no big money to buy salt without a Hwiju merchant were an accurate insight. Among the elders here, the only ones who knew about the trade were Cheongsu, the owner of Gokjeongak, and Cheongui, who was listening to his report.

“Go to the market and buy it yourself.”

“yes.”

Cheongsu answered. As expected, the shamanist faction was not so scattered that it would change its tone just because of a single word from a lay disciple.

“Instead, take that child.”

At the end of where Cheong-ui’s finger pointed, there was Mukhwi-yeong.

Mukhwiyoung had a bewildered look on her face.

“This child needs to be trained in a non-partisan manner.”

“The salt smelting is something that determines the shaman’s whole year. Can you say anything more important than that?”

Cheongsu bowed his head at Cheongui’s stern words. It was definitely true. In fact, if someone can’t become a master after missing a few days, then he wasn’t destined to become a master in the first place.

At that moment, Mukhwiyoung intervened without noticing.

“What should I go and do?”

“Go buy some salt.”

“yes?”

This was a story that would have left even Cheongsu speechless. Until then, Mukhwiyeong had been the one who insisted that salt should not be bought.

“We are not simply trying to make money by selling salt. We are trying to ensure a stable supply of salt to Hubei Province and ensure the stability of the people. In any case, we have no choice but to buy salt.”

“So if you wait a moment… … .”

“I can’t believe it.”

Mukhwiyoung’s mouth closed at Cheongui’s words. If you say you can’t believe it, what more can you say?

“You have to buy salt. You can’t come in empty-handed. Instead, since you seem to be good at it, buy it cheaply.”

“What kind of outrage is that?”

Mukhwiyoung couldn’t hold it in any longer and burst out. Even though Cheongsu thought about it, there were parts of Cheongui’s words that didn’t make sense.

Ah. Only then did Cheongsu realize. Cheongui was also trying to train Mukhwiyeong right now. Giving her a mission that was bound to fail.

“Your Majesty, please say something. Isn’t this nonsense?”

Mukhwiyeong immediately clung to Cheongsu, but Cheongsu had already finished calculating.

“I will do that.”

“Your Majesty?”

“Okay. Let’s move on to the next agenda.”

Mok Hwi-yeong’s cries were ignored and the next agenda item was immediately moved on. Mok Hwi-yeong was kicked out of the conference room without being able to say anything else.

Cheongsu saw Mukhwiyoung’s resentful gaze, but he pretended not to notice.

***

“Damn you bastards.”

I sighed. I had always disliked the irrational and impractical way of thinking of the unmanned people, but now I realized that there was no need to take it upon myself to get angry at them for no reason.

I got hit for no reason.

When I looked at it, it was clear that he was displeased with Qingyi. Otherwise, he would not have asked me to do such a ridiculous thing. Wasn’t he blatantly asking me to lower the price? If I were to buy in bulk through pre-sale, they would at least give me a discount. If I were to hit them on the spot, those vicious Shanxi merchants would really be good at lowering the price.

It was fortunate that I was able to find the king’s son while spending time with the disciples. If Yeo Hongyang had not been there, things could have gotten worse.

“… … What should I do?”

I thought deeply before going down to the palace.

At that moment, a sudden thought occurred to me.

The outer garden is where the disciples of the merchants are. When a merchant is in trouble, it is natural that he should receive help from the merchants.

I immediately changed direction and went down to the outer circle. There are many people in the outer circle who are related to the battlefield, the flag, and the upper circle. If they are even coming in as disciples of the non-partisan faction, they must be from the southern part of China.

“All right!”

As soon as I went down to the outer garden, I saw a ray of light.

It was Jeon Oh-su, the son of Infinite Battle, who had a puzzled expression on his face.