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Episode 55: Start of Business (2)

“That’s strange.”

Jin Myeong frowned as he looked at the list of trading partners that Im Sa-gyeong had brought.

“Have you noticed, Young Master?”

“I’m not so stupid as to not know this.”

“I see. It’s fortunate that Young Master is not a fool.”

“I really want to cut off your head.”

At Jin Myeong’s words that he blurted out, Yang Jeon quickly covered his own neck and stepped back.

“Can’t we concentrate? How is it between us?”

“What is our relationship?”

“I have been serving you for a long time.”

“You’re really not helpful.”

Yang Jeon pouted, but Jin Myeong ignored him and called Im Sa Kyung.

“Let me ask you just one thing.”

“Yes?”

As the atmosphere between Jin Myeong and Yang Jeon became tense, Im Sa-gyeong made a nervous expression.

The two people in the serious mood were experts who could cut off Im Sa-gyeong’s head at any time.

“Why did you do business with them?”

“Yes?”

“There are a few places that serve alcohol under our sect’s jurisdiction.”

The Heavenly Demon Sect have created many branches throughout the Central Plains.

It took many forms, including an escort agency, a tavern, a gambling house, and a family clan.

And the branch in charge of Honam was not here at Bright Flower Pavilion, but at Namga Merchant Group.

“If I had gotten help from Namga Merchant Group, I could have gotten some good alcohol.”

“That is…….”

Of course, it is not the case that Bright Flower Pavilion, or more precisely, High Demon Pavilion when Im Sa-gyeong was in charge, did not do business with Namga Merchant Group.

“Instead, I continued to trade. I even received help.”

Namga Merchant Group is in charge of Honam.

Strictly speaking, this place was also one of the places managed by Namga Merchant Group.

“But since business wasn’t going well here, Namga Merchant Group gave up.”

“The branch office is giving up the business so easily?”

“Since there was no return on pouring that much money, I think they thought it would be better to focus on other things.”

“If even the merchants are giving up, isn’t everything we’re doing now useless?”

Yang Jeon, who had been quietly listening to Im Sa-gyeong, asked.

It is something that even talented merchants have given up on.

No matter how hard Jin Myeong tried, it didn’t seem like he would be able to make this place called Bright Flower Pavilion a success.

“That may be true. But you can’t just ignore the orders that the human gave you, right?”

“…That’s true, though.”

Although it wasn’t mentioned directly, Yang Jeon could easily tell that the human was Heavenly Demon.

Heavenly Demon has given the order, so you must not give up your true name just because someone else has.

“And it’s more fun than you think.”

“Huh? Is it fun?”

“Isn’t it fun?”

‘It feels like I’m running a business that doesn’t care if it fails.’

‘So, I’m doing the things I’ve always wanted to do.’

“No, I said he wouldn’t leave it alone.”

“What do you think that person would say if I failed? Ignoring orders and failing is a different story.”

“Normally, wouldn’t both of them be scolded?”

“I won’t punish you. I’ll just ignore you like you don’t exist.”

“It feels like a bigger deal.”

Yang Jeon sighed as he watched Jin Myeong speak as if it was nothing.

“It’s okay. This is just entertainment to that person anyway. It doesn’t matter if I fail.”

The reason Heavenly Demon sent his disciples to various parts of the Central Plains was to build up their strength and fight on a greater scale.

There really was no need to completely revive this business.

So, the real secret is to try out different things without any worries.

“Anyway, where is that male singer?”

“Of course it’s in the saint’s shop. That’s where there are the most people.”

“Really? I should go there sometime. Send him a message to say I’ll visit.”

“All right.”

And a few days later, Jin Myeong, Yang Jeon, and Shin Ye-hyang headed to Jangsa, where the Namga Merchant Group was located.

Gu Ja-hong also insisted on going, but he stayed behind to train the Mak brothers who were supposed to be guarding Bright Flower Pavilion.

Perhaps the Mak brothers are undergoing quite a difficult training right now, having become the target of Gu Ja-hong’s anger.

“By the way, how is Gu Ja-hong these days?”

“It is exactly as the Young Master Jin sees it.”

“His skills are improving, but I still feel like, he have a lot to learn.”

However, when Jin Myeong or Shin Ye-hyang watched, their skills improved, perhaps because they were training.

The problem is that his skills aren’t what he expected.

“After all, he won’t practice unless I or Master Jin supervise them.”

Gu Ja-hong is definitely talented.

But because he only trusted his talent and did not put in the effort, his progress was very slow.

‘I guess I’ll have to beat him one more time.’

Jin Myeong, who was thinking for a moment, looked at Yang Jeon who was walking next to him.

“Would this guy lose if he fought?”

“No matter what, Young Master Gu is the grandson of the elder. He will not lose to General Yang.”

Yang Jeon pouted, but didn’t express his discontent as he did to Jin Myeong.

“Is that it?”

Jin Myeong watched Yang Jeon quietly.

“Why, why do you look at me like that?”

“I think you’ll win.”

“Then it would be good for the two of them to spar. It would be a good match.”

Although Jin Myeong and Shin Ye-hyang had different opinions on the winner, there was no disagreement about the fact that the two would fight evenly.

“It’s okay.”

“Huh? You want me to fight with Young Master Gu? With the grandson of the Elder Sword Demon?”

“Why? I was moved by what Young Lady Shin said just now.”

“Me?”

Yang Jeon was startled by Jin Myeong’s words and looked at Shin Ye-hyang. But she didn’t seem to care about Yang Jeon at all.

“It’ll be okay. He’d already mastered the quick sword.”

“That’s true, but isn’t the martial arts of the old sage the martial arts of the elders?”

Yang Jeon didn’t seem to believe in the martial arts that Jin Myeong had given him, the Brain Light Sword Technique.

To be exact, I don’t think that the Brain Light Sword Technique is superior to the Elder Sword Demon’s One-Shot Sword.

“The person who made that will cry.”

“Yes?”

“If you knew who created the martial arts you learned, you would regret what you just said for the rest of your life.”

The person who created the Brain Sword Technique was none other than the first Heavenly Demon.

He is considered the greatest person in the past and present, having created Heavenly Demon Divine Art, Heavenly Demon Sword Control Art and Heavenly Demon Divine Finger Art which is considered the best martial art in the world.

However, Yang Jeon, unaware of that fact, was simply intimidated by Sword Demon’s single-edged sword.

“It seems that General Yang has learned some pretty great martial arts.”

“Yes. Even Lady Shin would be surprised if she knew who made it.”

“I guess you don’t plan on teaching me right now.”

“Yes.”

Of course, Jin Myeong had no intention of telling him.

It is a martial art created by the first Heavenly Demon.

No matter how much the first Heavenly Demon considered it a failure, if this fact becomes known, there will be many people who aim for the Brain Sword.

“You can’t handle it.”

“…Did you teach me that martial art?”

“So, practice it well.”

When he said this, Yang Jeon realized once again that the martial arts he had learned were not ordinary martial arts.

“Please tell me sometime later.”

“Nope.”

“I’m curious.”

Although Shin Ye-hyang had an expressionless face, Jin Myeong noticed that she was showing interest.

As if her expressionless expression was not for nothing, she seemed completely uninterested in anything else, but when it came to martial arts, she showed a completely different side.

“Are you okay?”

“Yes, it’s okay.”

Jin Myeong nodded without any hesitation in response to Shin Ye-hyang’s question.

“Why do you ask Young Master about my work? And why does Young Master accept it? What about my opinion?”

Yang Jeon clung to Jin Myeong in a panic, but Jin Myeong ruthlessly pushed him away.

“It’s not like I’m going to kill you, Lady Shin. I just wanted to see your martial arts skills. Why are you acting like that?”

“No, that’s…….”

As Yang Jeon hesitated and looked at Shin Ye-hyang’s expression, Jin Myeong turned his head towards her.

“This guy has some work to do at the top right now, so please go back and do the showdown later.”

“Yes, of course.”

Yang Jeon tried to somehow refuse to confront Shin Ye-hyang against his will, but the two of them were not listening to him at all.

And the three of them were able to arrive at the Namga Merchant Group, the Honam branch of the Heavenly Demon Sect in Jangsa without any problems.

“Welcome. I am Nam Joong-yeol, the branch manager.”

“Nice to meet you. This is Young Master Jin Myeong, Youngest disciple of the Sect Leader, and this is Young Lady Shin Ye-hyang, the only daughter of the Vice Sect Leader.”

Yang Jeon stepped forward toward branch manager Nam Joong-yeol, who was welcoming the three people.

“And this is the Yang Jeon that serves Young Master Jin.”

“Nice to meet you.”

After exchanging brief greetings with Yang Jeon, Nam Joong-yeol looked at Jin Myeong and Shin Ye-hyang.

“Why did you two come to the Honam branch?”

“Are you still trying to be the branch manager?”

Nam Joong-yeol flinched at Jin Myeong’s words.

“I came to the top of the main branch, but why do you keep trying to stay in the branch?”

Jin Myeong narrowed his eyes.

“Is it because you heard what I’ve been up to these days?”

“…no.”

Although he denied Jin Myeong’s words, in fact, they were true.

Jin Myeong was afraid that even Nam Jung-yeol would give up on High Demon Pavilion, and now he would have to tavern, which was called Bright Flower Pavilion.

“Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to help Bright Flower Pavilion.”

“Haha. Not really.”

Nam Joong-yeol’s back became damp with the feeling of being completely pierced through.

“Right now, I’m just the owner of the tavern who has come discuss business.”

“Yes?”

Nam Joong-yeol couldn’t easily believe those words.

“Really. I came here to trade alcohol.”

“Are you talking about alcohol?”

“That’s also a pretty high-end drink. The high-end drinks from Honam are good, and the drinks you can taste from other regions are also good.”

“High-quality liquor is really expensive. If you just give it away, it will be difficult for the men.”

It wasn’t just that things got tough, there were times when we had to close the doors.

The Honam branch of the Heavenly Demon Sect Church disappeared because they had no money.

This is absolutely ridiculous.

“It would be better if you talked to me about the details.”

Yang Jeon and Nam Joong-yeol started talking to each other.

While talking to him, Nam Joong-yeol could tell that Jin Myeong really wanted to make a deal.

“Do you really have that much money?”

He understood Jin Myeong’s true feelings.

But Nam Joong-yeol doesn’t know if he had the money to buy that kind of high-end alcohol.

“Young Master’s private expense.”

“…Why do you do that?”

Yang Jeon sighed and closed his mouth in response to Nam Joong-yeol’s question.

“It’s fun.”

And the answer flowed out of Jin Myeong’s mouth, who had been listening quietly.

He spoke as quietly as possible, but it seemed that even a master like Jin Myeong could hear him.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”

“I’m sorry. Anyway, I’ll discuss the money with Yang Jeon.”

“All right.”

Before becoming the head of the Honam branch of the Heavenly Demon Sect, he was the head of the Namga Merchant Group.

He had no intention of turning down a trade deal that would make money.

“This is almost the end. Once we finish this and start building a new building, we can start.”

So, what Jin Myeong was saying was to prepare well on their side.

“Yes. I will prepare the best alcohol.”

“I’ll look forward to it.”

Jin Myeong was able to resolve the alcohol issue more easily than he thought.

This was possible because Jin Myeong was of a higher status than Nam Joong-yeol, the head of the household.

‘So now all we have to do is build the building?’

All the problems with Bright Flower Pavilion have been solved. All that is left is to build the building and start operations.

‘Of course there’s a half price discount for the first opening.’

Jin Myeong began to think of a strategy to make Bright Flower Pavilion a success.

Jin Myeong thought that the first step was to attract customers with good quality and low prices.

Episode 55: Start of Business (2)

“That’s strange.”

Jin Myeong frowned as he looked at the list of trading partners that Im Sa-gyeong had brought.

“Have you noticed, Young Master?”

“I’m not so stupid as to not know this.”

“I see. It’s fortunate that Young Master is not a fool.”

“I really want to cut off your head.”

At Jin Myeong’s words that he blurted out, Yang Jeon quickly covered his own neck and stepped back.

“Can’t we concentrate? How is it between us?”

“What is our relationship?”

“I have been serving you for a long time.”

“You’re really not helpful.”

Yang Jeon pouted, but Jin Myeong ignored him and called Im Sa-gyeong.

“Let me ask you just one thing.”

“Yes?”

As the atmosphere between Jin Myeong and Yang Jeon became tense, Im Sa-gyeong made a nervous expression. The two people in the serious mood were experts who could cut off Im Sa-gyeong’s head at any time.

“Why did you do business with them?”

“Yes?”

“There are a few places that serve alcohol under our sect’s jurisdiction.”

The Heavenly Demon Sect has created many branches throughout the Central Plains. It took many forms, including an escort agency, a tavern, a gambling house, and a family clan. And the branch in charge of Hunan was not here at Bright Flower Pavilion, but at the Namga Merchant Group.

“If I had gotten help from the Namga Merchant Group, I could have gotten some good alcohol.”

“That is……”

Of course, it is not the case that Bright Flower Pavilion, or more precisely, High Demon Pavilion when Im Sa-gyeong was in charge, did not do business with the Namga Merchant Group.

“Instead, I continued to trade. I even received help.”

The Namga Merchant Group is in charge of Hunan. Strictly speaking, this place was also one of the places managed by the Namga Merchant Group.

“But since business wasn’t going well here, the Namga Merchant Group gave up.”

“The branch office is giving up the business so easily?”

“Since there was no return on pouring that much money, I think they thought it would be better to focus on other things.”

“If even the merchants are giving up, isn’t everything we’re doing now useless?”

Yang Jeon, who had been quietly listening to Im Sa-gyeong, asked. It is something that even talented merchants have given up on. No matter how hard Jin Myeong tried, it didn’t seem like he would be able to make this place called Bright Flower Pavilion a success.

“That may be true. But you can’t just ignore the orders that that person gave you, right?”

“…That’s true, though.”

Although it wasn’t mentioned directly, Yang Jeon could easily tell that that person was the Heavenly Demon. The Heavenly Demon has given the order, so you must not reveal your identity just because someone else has.

“And it’s more fun than you think.”

“Huh? Is it fun?”

“Isn’t it fun?”

‘It feels like I’m running a business that doesn’t care if it fails.’

‘So, I’m doing the things I’ve always wanted to do.’

“No, I said he wouldn’t leave it alone.”

“What do you think that person would say if I failed? Ignoring orders and failing is a different story.”

“Normally, wouldn’t both of them be scolded?”

“I won’t punish you. I’ll just ignore you like you don’t exist.”

“It feels like a bigger deal.”

Yang Jeon sighed as he watched Jin Myeong speak as if it was nothing.

“It’s okay. This is just entertainment to that person anyway. It doesn’t matter if I fail.”

The reason the Heavenly Demon sent his disciples to various parts of the Central Plains was to build up their strength and fight on a greater scale. There really was no need to completely revive this business. So, the real secret is to try out different things without any worries.

“Anyway, where is that Nam Joong-yeol?”

“Of course he’s in the merchant guild. That’s where there are the most people.”

“Really? I should go there sometime. Send him a message to say I’ll visit.”

“All right.”

And a few days later, Jin Myeong, Yang Jeon, and Shin Ye-hyang headed to Changsha (Jangsa), where the Namga Merchant Group was located. Gu Ja-hong also insisted on going, but he stayed behind to train the Mak brothers who were supposed to be guarding Bright Flower Pavilion.

Perhaps the Mak brothers are undergoing quite a difficult training right now, having become the target of Gu Ja-hong’s anger.

“By the way, how is Gu Ja-hong these days?”

“It is exactly as Young Master Jin sees it.”

“His skills are improving, but I still feel like he has a lot to learn.”

However, when Jin Myeong or Shin Ye-hyang watched, their skills improved, perhaps because they were training. The problem is that his skills aren’t what he expected.

“After all, he won’t practice unless I or Master Jin supervise him.”

Gu Ja-hong is definitely talented. But because he only trusted his talent and did not put in the effort, his progress was very slow.

‘I guess I’ll have to beat him one more time.’

Jin Myeong, who was thinking for a moment, looked at Yang Jeon who was walking next to him.

“Would this guy lose if he fought?”

“No matter what, Young Master Gu is the grandson of the Elder. He will not lose to Butler Yang.”

Yang Jeon pouted, but didn’t express his discontent as he did to Jin Myeong.

“Is that it?” Jin Myeong watched Yang Jeon quietly.

“Why, why do you look at me like that?”

“I think you’ll win.”

“Then it would be good for the two of them to spar. It would be a good match.”

Although Jin Myeong and Shin Ye-hyang had different opinions on the winner, there was no disagreement about the fact that the two would fight evenly.

“It’s okay.”

“Huh? You want me to fight with Young Master Gu? With the grandson of the Elder Sword Demon?”

“Why? I was moved by what Young Lady Shin said just now.”

“Me?”

Yang Jeon was startled by Jin Myeong’s words and looked at Shin Ye-hyang. But she didn’t seem to care about Yang Jeon at all.

“It’ll be okay. He’s already mastered the quick sword.”

“That’s true, but isn’t the martial arts of the Lightning Sword the martial arts of the Elders?”

Yang Jeon didn’t seem to believe in the martial arts that Jin Myeong had given him, the Lightning Flash Sword Technique (Noegwang-geombeop).

To be exact, he didn’t think that the Lightning Flash Sword Technique is superior to the Elder Sword Demon’s Single Flash Sword.

“The person who made that will cry.”

“Yes?”

“If you knew who created the martial arts you learned, you would regret what you just said for the rest of your life.”

The person who created the Lightning Flash Sword Technique was none other than the first Heavenly Demon. He is considered the greatest person in the past and present, having created Heavenly Demon Divine Art, Heavenly Demon Sword Control Art, and Heavenly Demon Divine Finger Art which is considered the best martial art in the world. However, Yang Jeon, unaware of that fact, was simply intimidated by the Sword Demon’s Single Flash Sword.

“It seems that Butler Yang has learned some pretty great martial arts.”

“Yes. Even Lady Shin would be surprised if she knew who made it.”

“I guess you don’t plan on teaching me right now.”

“Yes.”

Of course, Jin Myeong had no intention of telling him. It is a martial art created by the first Heavenly Demon. No matter how much the first Heavenly Demon considered it a failure, if this fact becomes known, there will be many people who aim for the Lightning Sword.

“You can’t handle it.”

“…Did you teach me that martial art?”

“So, practice it well.” When he said this, Yang Jeon realized once again that the martial arts he had learned were not ordinary martial arts.

“Please tell me sometime later.”

“Nope.”

“I’m curious.”

Although Shin Ye-hyang had an expressionless face, Jin Myeong noticed that she was showing interest. As if her expressionless expression was not for nothing, she seemed completely uninterested in anything else, but when it came to martial arts, she showed a completely different side.

“Are you okay?”

“Yes, it’s okay.”

Jin Myeong nodded without any hesitation in response to Shin Ye-hyang’s question.

“Why do you ask Young Master about my work? And why does Young Master accept it? What about my opinion?”

Yang Jeon clung to Jin Myeong in a panic, but Jin Myeong ruthlessly pushed him away.

“It’s not like I’m going to kill you, Lady Shin. I just wanted to see your martial arts skills. Why are you acting like that?”

“No, that’s……”

As Yang Jeon hesitated and looked at Shin Ye-hyang’s expression, Jin Myeong turned his head towards her.

“This guy has some work to do at the Merchant Group right now, so please go back and do the showdown later.”

“Yes, of course.”

Yang Jeon tried to somehow refuse to confront Shin Ye-hyang against his will, but the two of them were not listening to him at all. And the three of them were able to arrive at the Namga Merchant Group, the Hunan branch of the Heavenly Demon Sect in Changsha without any problems.

“Welcome. I am Nam Joong-yeol, the branch manager.”

“Nice to meet you. This is Young Master Jin Myeong, Youngest Disciple of the Sect Leader, and this is Young Lady Shin Ye-hyang, the only daughter of the Vice Sect Leader.”

Yang Jeon stepped forward toward branch manager Nam Joong-yeol, who was welcoming the three people.

“And this is the Yang Jeon that serves Young Master Jin.”

“Nice to meet you.”

After exchanging brief greetings with Yang Jeon, Nam Joong-yeol looked at Jin Myeong and Shin Ye-hyang.

“Why did you two come to the Hunan branch?”

“Are you still trying to be the branch manager?”

Nam Joong-yeol flinched at Jin Myeong’s words.

“I came to the top of the Main Branch, but why do you keep trying to stay in the branch?”

Jin Myeong narrowed his eyes.

“Is it because you heard what I’ve been up to these days?”

“…No.”

Although he denied Jin Myeong’s words, in fact, they were true. Nam Joong-yeol was afraid that even Nam Joong-yeol would give up on High Demon Pavilion, and now he would have to take over the tavern, which was called Bright Flower Pavilion.

“Don’t worry, I won’t ask you to help Bright Flower Pavilion.”

“Haha. Not really.”

Nam Joong-yeol’s back became damp with the feeling of being completely pierced through.

“Right now, I’m just the owner of the tavern who has come to discuss business.”

“Yes?”

Nam Joong-yeol couldn’t easily believe those words.

“Really. I came here to trade alcohol.” “Are you talking about alcohol?”

“That’s also a pretty high-end drink. The high-end drinks from Hunan are good, and the drinks you can taste from other regions are also good.”

“High-quality liquor is really expensive. If you just give it away, it will be difficult for the men.”

It wasn’t just that things got tough, there were times when we had to close the doors. The Hunan branch of the Heavenly Demon Sect disappeared because they had no money. This is absolutely ridiculous.

“It would be better if you talked to me about the details.”

Yang Jeon and Nam Joong-yeol started talking to each other. While talking to him, Nam Joong-yeol could tell that Jin Myeong really wanted to make a deal.

“Do you really have that much money?”

He understood Jin Myeong’s true feelings. But Nam Joong-yeol didn’t know if he had the money to buy that kind of high-end alcohol.

“Young Master’s private expense.”

“…Why do you do that?”

Yang Jeon sighed and closed his mouth in response to Nam Joong-yeol’s question.

“It’s fun.”

And the answer flowed out of Jin Myeong’s mouth, who had been listening quietly. He spoke as quietly as possible, but it seemed that even a master like Jin Myeong could hear him.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.”

“I’m sorry. Anyway, I’ll discuss the money with Yang Jeon.”

“All right.”

Before becoming the head of the Hunan branch of the Heavenly Demon Sect, he was the head of the Namga Merchant Group. He had no intention of turning down a trade deal that would make money.

“This is almost the end. Once we finish this and start building a new building, we can start.”

So, what Jin Myeong was saying was to prepare well on their side.

“Yes. I will prepare the best alcohol.”

“I’ll look forward to it.”

Jin Myeong was able to resolve the alcohol issue more easily than he thought. This was possible because Jin Myeong was of a higher status than Nam Joong-yeol, the head of the household.

‘So now all we have to do is build the building?’

All the problems with Bright Flower Pavilion have been solved. All that is left is to build the building and start operations.

‘Of course there’s a half price discount for the first opening.’

Jin Myeong began to think of a strategy to make Bright Flower Pavilion a success. Jin Myeong thought that the first step was to attract customers with good quality and low prices.

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