Return of Mount Hua Sect

Is Sodoji Really a Tosa? (4)

"Father."

Hwang Mun-yak opened the door and looked at Hwang Jong as he entered and nodded slightly.

"Are you all right?"

"Hmm. It's hard to believe, but it's really light as if it could fly away. It's like you've become ten years younger."

“It’s… it’s strange.”

"Even the lawmakers don't know English, but they say that the Mac is lively and straightened like young people."

There was confusion in Hwangjong's eyes.

The fact that Hwang Moon-yak robbed the bed and woke up is something to celebrate and celebrate. However, it was strange that Hwang Moon-yak, who had been lying in bed for a long time, recovered his body in such a short time, and it was even more bizarre that he became healthier than before.

"Anyway, I'll reduce it."

“Stop talking nonsense.”

Hwang Moon-yak waved his hand lightly.

"The swordsmith's ability is just amazing. It's just that he has received that grace."

Hwang Moon-yak remembered the first words Qing-myung had said to him.

- fresh?

'It's not so wrong.'

If 'Shinseon' is a term to refer to those who practice the Way and do things that humans cannot do, there was nothing that could not be called a godsend for that volcanic child.

Isn't that proof in itself?

"So what's going on? He probably didn't come just to check on my well-being in the yard after confirming that he had already been cured?"

"Children are not proud of themselves as filial piety, but they are not so filial. Isn't it natural for children to take care of their parents' well-being?"

"Don't be sarcastic, just say the main point. Time is not given freely."

Hwangjong bowed his head slightly.

Hwang Moon-yak had the eyes of a full-fledged merchant, despite his skinny body as soon as he got up from his seat.

'It's also your father.'

Then it's easier to talk about.

"Father. No, my lord."

"Tell me. Sodanju."

By changing the title, the conversation moves from the realm of the family to the realm of the upper part.

"I heard you ordered to cut down on dealings with your slave."

"I did it."

"And didn't you promise quite a bit of reward for the volcano too?"

"It is."

"Father. Jongnam is a loser in Xi'an and a powerful sect in Shaanxi. It's too dangerous to stay away from such places and join hands with a volcano that is going down."

Hwang Mun-yak nodded slowly without answering anything.

“It is only natural for Dan-ju to have gratitude for Sodo-jang. However, the reward promised to him is excessive, and it is also dangerous to deepen his relationship with Hwasan. Please allow me to keep doing business with you as before."

Hwang Moon-yak lifted the teacup in front of him with deeper eyes.

He took a sip of the tea and closes his eyes, slowly savoring the aroma of the tea without rushing.

How much time has passed?

Hwang Moon-yak quietly puts the glass down again and opens his mouth with a slightly more serious voice.

"Small wine."

"Yes, the upper lord."

"What is a merchant's duty?"

"Yeah..."

Hwangjong, who was a little worried, opened his mouth.

“It is the duty of a merchant to do business in accordance with the law, to make the trade-offs sound, and to further contribute to the country and the world.”

"Heh heh heh heh."

Hwang Moon-yak nodded his head as if he was satisfied.

"Small wine."

"Yes!"

"I think there's oil in your mouth. That's plausible."

"...Dan-lord?"

Hwang Mun-yak said firmly.

"The duty of a merchant is to make money. As long as it does not go against the law, or sometimes even the law and morality, the merchant pursues money while violating the line. Isn't it?"

Hwangjong bowed his head.

"……That's right."

"If you want to do the right thing, do it with the money you earned. If you want to help others, you can help with that money. There is no right or wrong in the act of a merchant making money. There is only efficiency."

"Then how...?"

With that said, isn't the current choice even more strange? Anyone can see that we are reducing our dealings with Jongnam, who is ascending to heaven, and increasing our dealings with Hwasan.

It is not strange to say that if Jong-nam finds out about this fact, he will cut off the transaction with the upper galaxy.

"Did you forget? How did I make money?"

“Of course I know. One……”

Hwang Moon-yak's way of making money was simple.

We find and distribute the value of things that others do not pay attention to, or find and support those that are still undervalued.

Whether it's the Moonpaw, other top ranks, or even the rookies.

Hwang Mun-yak has grown the upper part of the galaxy in this way, and eventually made it the best upper part in Shaanxi.

"Are you saying you're investing in a volcano this time?"

"That's right."

"But, Lord, there was a clear reason for the investment so far. But I don't know why I should invest in the volcano."

"You haven't seen it yourself?"

“…are you talking about that child?”

"exactly."

"However..."

Hwangjong slightly bit his lip.

The blue is great. There's no denying that. But that's just the brilliance of clarity. The ability of one person does not lead to the greatness of the entire clan. And even more so if you're a kid.

“With that child, it is understandable that the volcano will develop. Maybe I can understand that it can be stronger than I expected. But, Lord Sang Sang. So it doesn't make any sense, does it?"

Hwang Moon-yak smiled brightly.

"You think so? I have a different opinion."

"...the upper level lord."

"Sodanju. Merchants must look behind the scenes, not the status quo. The Galactic Top may once have been an important place for Jong-Nam, but now we are just one of the common tops for them. How much longer do you think this will last?"

Hwangjong looked at Hwang Moonyak with blank eyes.

I hadn't thought of this until now. Looking back, wasn't Ki Mok-seung's attitude too oppressive this time?

No matter how much Hwang Moon-yak was lying on the sickbed, he would not have dared to act so recklessly if he had even a little respect for the top of the galaxy.

"Jongnam has nowhere to go now. Of course he has to go, but it will be slow and slow. But it's not a volcano. If the volcano grows as I think it will, and we can have a good relationship with it, the benefit from it is It will be unimaginably large."

"One, Lord Sang Sang. No matter how much I think about it, I don't think there is any guarantee that a volcano can be that big."

Hwang Moon-yak's eyes narrowed.

"Your servant."

"Yes! Father."

The name was changed again.

"You're talking stupid. A merchant is not a waiter with a reason. You have to create a reason."

“……”

"We don't have to wait for the volcano to grow. We have to make it grow. If we can succeed in this, we will be able to leap to the top of the five major dynasties in the Middle East, not the top of Shaanxi."

"It's difficult. If you fail, there's no going back."

"Heh heh. When your body becomes healthy, your mind also becomes younger. What if you fail? Then, it's enough to start over. Are you wasting this wealth?"

“……”

"I'm not worth it. It's too bad. But I'm more afraid that I might not be able to make more money than that."

Hwangjong nodded his head.

His father had already made up his mind. Any further conversation will be meaningless.

"I am still skeptical. But if my father thinks so, I will believe and follow him. And I will grow a volcano so that I can clear this doubt with my own hands."

"Good. It's a good sound to hear after a while."

Hwang Mun-yak chuckled as if he was nervous. But Hwangjong's words did not end there.

"but."

"Well?"

Hwangjong frowned as if he could not concede this alone.

“Even so, the wealth and recompense given to the small shopkeeper is not excessive, is it?”

"That's the key."

"Yes?"

Hwangjong looked up at Hwangmunyak with suspicious eyes.

Hwang Moon-yak smiles brightly as if answering that question.

“What do you think the slaughterhouse will be like?”

"Are you talking about growth?"

"Yes."

Hwangjong opened his mouth as he pondered over and over again.

“Considering his heart and determination, he will of course sit in an important position in the volcano in the future.

Hwangjong blurted out the end of his speech.

This is not a story to be taken lightly.

"Anyway, he's going to be a big kid."

"No. He's already a big guy."

Hwang Moon-yak shook his head and continued.

"I have lived my whole life as a merchant. I have met many great merchants and many great masters, but she is the only one who has puzzled me and admired me so much. I somehow managed to find the Imoogi, but in front of my eyes, it was Ascension, not Imoogi. It means that a dragon has come to prepare for the battle. There's no way you can't avoid catching it."

"You mean that much?"

"You will soon find out. Those who are called heavenly people cannot be understood by the way of thinking of ordinary people. Don't try to understand, just watch. Then the time will come when you will accept it naturally."

Hwangjong nodded his head.

I still can't understand it all, but if it were Hwang Moon-yak, it would be.

But one question still remains.

"Then why did you give me excessive wealth?"

"He is basically a disciple of Taoism. And he has his own sympathy enough to come here in a month after hearing that there is someone sick. Of course, he didn't come here solely because of his sympathy, but there is no doubt that he has good nature. There's no room for it."

"Ummm."

Hwang Moon-yak has a subtle smile that is slightly different from before.

"Then the riches and gifts he has now received will become an indelible burden on his heart. Especially since he is young, it will be even more intense. If he can fill the inseparable shackles of him with that amount of money, he's eaten cheaply."

"Are you really cheap?"

"...Actually, it went out five times more than I thought. He was like a viper."

“……”

Hwang Moon-yak's face flashed with irritation.

"No, a young man wants so much! Damn it, if I knew it would be ripped off that much, I'd just pretend to be sick and send it back somehow! I'm not an ogre and I'd tear it apart like that! I'm a young boy, so if you throw it in moderation, I'm thankful, even tears I'm going to shed..."

"Calm down, Father. I'm worried about who will listen."

"Khhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!"

Hwang Mun-yak, who pushed back his true feelings that had suddenly popped out, regained his appetite several times and sighed.

"Anyway, if you appreciate us and accept us as close friends for the rest of your life, there is nothing to lose at the top. In the long run, you will be able to gain several times more."

"I understand. We should be good friends."

"Yes. Well then. Good friend."

Hwang Moon-yak and Hwang Jong-soo smiled meaningfully at each other.

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