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Daesangyeon (4)
Seongwangbo entered the main guest hall of the Dongho Sangdan receiving cheers. Those sitting in their seats all stood up and applauded.
We were sitting in the back. Famous and large merchants gave up their seats in the front, and new merchants, like Taeseong Merchants, took their places in the back. To most merchants, Taeseong Sangdan was still an unfamiliar name.
They won’t know. How much money is Taesung Sangang making? So, the fact is that it is a much more substantial top company than a place that has expanded its size and is actually losing money. At that time, the Heavenly Demon asked me.
[What are you covering your face in frustration?]
I was wearing a bast mask. I was planning to approach Seongwangbo, but I could not reveal the identity of Byeokridan.
Why did you ask because you didn’t know that Cheonma was a bastard? It’s probably because he’s bored and wants to start a fight.
[Why does this guy use something like this?]
[It’s protective gear.]
[Protective gear?]
It is a protective gear to protect my family.
If I were alone, I wouldn’t have anything to write about in my life. But I still have people to protect. I don’t trust the wicked. If he is cornered, he will definitely prove why he is called a villain.
[You know, right? What will happen if these people insist?]
[In my view, these people are not so mean that they would even mess with your family.]
[Hehe.]
[Why are you smiling so much?]
[I am giving you too generous points for reincarnating you. If not, you are the clumsy type who easily trusts people.]
[You bastard! That’s not why. They are not such petty villains.]
[Is that really the case?]
[You are the type of person who doesn’t trust people at all. Don’t you think our positions have changed? The Murim Lord does not trust people, but the Heavenly Demon trusts people.]
[Perhaps it’s because of the level of enemies I faced?]
Cheonma thought about what he was saying for a moment, but then realized it was an insult to himself and shouted.
[This bastard!]
[All evildoers are petty.]
[what?]
[A bold villain? Big villain? Where is that? The moment you fall into evil, you become just a trivial human being. Making excuses and rationalizing. Even so, you are blocking the moon with your palm.]
[You’re like a partisan old man!]
So, if you can protect your family and the people you need to protect from evildoers, you can be as old as you want.
Fortunately, Seongwangbo got up to the stage before Cheonma’s nagging continued.
“Today, a big festival for our merchants was held here in Huanggang.”
The merchants cheered and clapped.
After talking about various aspects of the business world in general, Seongwangbo carefully alerted the surroundings.
“I would like to make an important announcement here today.”
Since there were no rumors about this announcement, everyone was buzzing and keeping an eye on Seongwangbo.
“You all know that the Blood Heavenly God Church has been revived in the central plains.”
When the Blood Heavenly God Church was mentioned, the hall suddenly became quiet. I had no idea that they would suddenly mention the Demonic Cult.
“As you know, the Gangho people and our merchants have an inseparable symbiotic relationship.”
It was a fact that everyone agreed to. Even if it is a very small top, it is bound to have relationships with powerful people.
“So when a powerhouse falls into crisis, our merchants also tend to suffer great losses. Therefore, this is what I propose to you. “I plan to create the Anti-Demon Merchants Association, or Anti-Demon Merchant Association, to deal with the Demon Cult.”
“Anti-masangryeon?”
The hall began to buzz. An unexpected proposal came up.
Seongwangbo spoke again in a powerful voice.
“Let’s all work together to defeat the Demon Cult!”
However, this time there was no cheering like the previous time he appeared. All the merchants in the hall were watching.
they knew What is it like to create and support a martial arts organization? It was also an organization that dealt with the Demonic Cult. A lot of money will be spent.
However, there was no direct benefit to each individual. It was something that had to be done out of pride in having contributed to the destruction of the Demonic Cult. What if the Demonic Cult takes revenge on merchants or merchants who participated?
At least there was no one here willing to take all the damage and risk.
Everyone had an embarrassed expression. This was especially true for the owners of the large seats in the front. Some people I was close to suddenly frowned, wondering what this was.
Gong Su-chan asked me softly.
“What kind of trick is this?”
Only I knew his true intentions. The reason why I made this ridiculous suggestion here today.
“He is looking for me.”
“yes?”
No further explanation was given to Gong Su-chan, who was surprised. If my guess is correct, we will soon find out Seongwangbo’s intentions.
Seong Wangbo pretended not to notice the atmosphere in the hall.
“Those of you who want to participate in the anti-horse training, please stay for a moment. “There are drinks and food prepared outside, so the rest of you can go out and enjoy the banquet!”
As soon as those words were out, everyone stood up.
Gong Su-chan also stood up. But when I was still sitting in my seat, he asked in surprise.
“Aren’t you going?”
“I will stay.”
Only then did Gong Su-chan accurately understand the situation.
“It’s a direct attack on what you said.”
“Luckily, his and my interests coincided exactly. “Go back first and wait.”
“Yes, be careful.”
Merchants began to leave the guesthouse. Gong Su-chan also left there with them.
The owners of the large top at the front also calmly went out. Although he had a close relationship with Seongwangbo, he never let his personal feelings get involved in matters related to money.
Seongwangbo also did not express much regret towards them.
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When they left, everyone else followed suit. My steps quickened as I felt a sense of crisis that if I remained in this atmosphere, everything at the top would be taken away.
After everyone left, he and I were the only people left in the guest room.
Seongwangbo, standing on the podium, looked at me.
No matter what he says, there will be a few merchants who will remain here to help them. However, the fact that everyone left without leaving could be seen as meaning that all loyal people were told in advance to leave.
In other words, he was fighting me head on just like I was fighting him head on.
Seongwangbo walked towards me and smiled.
He was a really smart person and knew how to win. He must have joined hands with the forces behind this, because he did.
“Haha, there was someone who knew the cause.”
“Shouldn’t the Demonic Cult be eliminated?”
“What a fine young man.”
“Of course, those who support the Demonic Cult must also be eliminated.”
“Supporting the Demonic Cult?”
“What if there are people who spend the money they earn in the bright world in dark places?”
Even though he knew that he was referring to himself, King Seongbo still had a relaxed attitude.
“Could there be such a cruel person in this river?”
“You never know. He’s a powerhouse who flaunts all kinds of things. “I heard that there are even Dafa practices that shouldn’t be done.”
Having said this much, it will be enough as confirmation for me.
“You have a refreshing personality. “Then shall we skip the editorial and get to the main point?”
I said with a smile.
“Do you have any alcohol?”
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A drinking table was set up in the secret room of the club.
Seongwangbo and I sat there face to face. I drank the drink he poured for me without hesitation.
“What would you do if you were poisoned?”
“You are not such petty villains, are you?”
“Haha, thank you for thinking highly of me.”
[They say all evildoers are petty!]
[of course.]
[But why?]
[You respect what you say, right?]
[Damn it. If you can’t even talk.]
After a few drinks had passed, Seongwangbo asked directly.
“How much do you know?”
If the other person behaves like this, I should also respond accordingly.
“I know enough to know.”
“On the other hand, we know nothing about you.”
“Even if I know it, it’s worthless.”
“This place has lost so much to that insignificant person.”
“Then it seems you are insignificant too.”
Seongwangbo laughed. His mouth was smiling, but her eyes were not smiling.
The conversation was concluded quickly and rushed to the main topic.
“Would you like to make a suggestion?”
“Try it.”
“I want to buy you.”
I was surprised by his suggestion. I was curious about what kind of negotiations they would make, but I had no idea they would make such a proposal.
At the same time, I knew. There was a division between them and the old man. That they are trying to get rid of the old man. Otherwise, there was absolutely no reason to involve me.
Are you still thinking of dragging me in? These people really believe that anything is possible with money!
“I have an expensive body.”
“I know. How much will you sell it for?”
“If you’re trying to irritate someone who has no intention of selling, you should offer the price.”
After taking a moment to catch his breath and heighten the tension, Seongwangbo spoke powerfully.
“30 million nyang.”
Thirty million nyang. It was truly an enormous amount. Money that cannot be spent even if several generations waste it extravagantly.
“If you agree, we will give you 15 million nyang as an advance payment, and if you grant our request, we will give you the remaining 15 million nyang.”
“What request?”
“It’s killing one person.”
indeed. My prediction was correct.
“I think you know who the target is. “For future matters, please sign a new contract.”
In other words, they will give 30 million nyang to kill him, and if he helps them again later, they will give them more money.
Are you going to accept these guys’ money?
Of course.
Pride? representation?
It’s too much for these guys. Just as they thoroughly took advantage of others, I will treat them in the same way.
From my perspective, he was an old man I would kill anyway. However, if you kill someone for money, it is literally like a pumpkin rolling in like a vine. Moreover, through this incident, you will be able to get an opportunity to approach the dark target and its leaders.
Seongwangbo smiled. I boldly said, looking at his triumphant face, that he couldn’t refuse 30 million nyang.
“One hundred million nyang.”
Seongwangbo was surprised by my words. Soon he said with a grin.
“You’re joking too much.”
“It was set as the minimum.”
“Minimum?”
“If you don’t kill him, you will lose not only your money but also your life. In short, you will lose everything.”
“Do you know? How much money is 100 million nyang? It’s money that can change the world. “It’s money you can’t even dream of.”
“Okay. “If I give you a lot of money that will change the world, can you kill that person?”
King Seongbo could not say anything. Of course, there is a way to buy all the masters you can hire for 100 million nyang and send them to kill them.
We could send hundreds or thousands of people.
But would that kill him?
If the first attack fails, he will come to kill you.
Not only himself but everyone in the dark world was in danger. I don’t know what secret the dark target has, but I thought there would be no expert who could deal with the old man.
“Not possible!”
“Yeah, I guess I can’t kill you.”
“It doesn’t mean I can’t kill you, it just means I can’t give it to you.”
“Then the negotiations end here.”
I got up from my seat. Since ancient times, in negotiations, the person with the lightest hips wins.
As I was walking towards the door, Seongwangbo spoke from behind me.
“Forty million nyang!”
I didn’t stop walking.
“Good. “I’ll give you 50 million won.”
I walked to the door without stopping.
“Sixty million.”
The hand that was trying to grab the handle stopped. I said without turning around.
“Seventy million. “Give me 35 million nyang as an advance payment, and the rest after you kill that old man.”
When I didn’t hear an answer, I opened the door.
At that time, Seongwangbo said.
“Good. “Let’s do that.”
These crazy bastards. Do you really have 70 million nyang to give me?
Jong Sang-hee said. This organization has existed since before he was born. In other words, he had been saving money in the dark for over a hundred years, if not hundreds of years. Hundreds of millions, perhaps even billions of nyang, may have been saved.
I’ll take it all away. And I will make sure you get the punishment for disrupting the commercial world for your own self-interest.
[Take everything. And destroy it completely.]
It was the moment when Cheonma and I agreed for the first time.
I turned around slowly.
Seongwangbo was standing with a smile on his face.
“It didn’t seem like there was a fight over money? “I guess I was wrong.”
He looked at me and nudged me.
I said with a smile.
“Then, do you think you would have fought to keep the agreement like a political faction old-timer? “I pushed it all away and fought to eat it all.”
[That’s right, that’s how it should be. Well done!]
Seong Wangbo grinned as he offered to shake hands.
“After all, money is good, right?”
I held his hand tightly.
“Say.”
martial arts,
