Chapter 645

Chapter 645

What!?

Song Tae-Ak, whose eyes were opened as huge as lanterns, screamed without realizing it.

He won?

Yes!

Who?

Mount Hua over Wudang!

what?

There was no problem with the ears. There was no way one could not hear when the same thing was being said again and again.

However, the result was so strange that they couldnt help but ask.

Mount Hua defeated Wudang?

Right!

T-tell me a little more! Just how did this happen!

At Song Tae-Aks urging, the disciple held out the paper in his hands as if there was no need to say anything more. As he quickly snatched it and read, he looked shocked.

E-elder an elder of Wudang was defeated? That by Mount Huas Divine Dragon?

No matter how many times he rubbed his eyes and read it again, the contents of the paper didnt change even in the slightest.

There is no mistake in this content, right?

Did you ever see information wrongly brought in?

True. I guess so.

For merchants, information was life. Moreover, if it was his own merchants, there was nothing to change the contents in. They would have written down what they saw with their eyes.

No they say that in life, it is bound to happen that a wolf chases away a tiger.

It was difficult to say that Mount Hua beating Wudang was like a wolf taking down a tiger. Wasnt this like a rabbit hitting a tigers chin and pulling out the front teeth with its paws?

Oh god

If something so absurd had actually happened, the cause was pretty clear. The tiger wasnt a tiger, nor was the rabbit a rabbit. Since there was no way Wudang was a tiger, it meant that Mount Hua was a lot stronger than they thought.

Oh, my!

Song Tae-Ak was scared as he pulled on his hair.

Only then did he realize the mistake he had made. If he had known that Mount Hua would defeat Wudang like this, he wouldnt have been so passive. He would have gone to the place where the spar was happening and even waved flowers.

D-damn it, I made a mistake!

He kept pounding on his head with his large hand and looked back at his subordinate with red eyes.

Well, then, where are the Mount Hua people now!

They are probably back at the merchant union house by now. The news came as soon as the warrior was announced as the winner

What? They are heading back now?

Y-yes. They are!

A-already?

He looked flustered. Song Tae-Ak was a man who ran a merchant union. If he was stupid enough to not do anything now, then he wouldnt be able to raise that much money.

What are you doing! Prepare the victory banquet right away! And alcohol, too! Prepare to overwhelm them with alcohol and food!

Yes, I understand!

Wonderful! Mobilize everything that can be brought and present the best meal they can have! We have to show them that Song Tae-Ak and his merchant union are genuinely rejoicing at Mount Huas victory!

Yes!

Song Tae-Ack took a deep breath as he watched his subordinates running around.

What happens now?

The reason he abandoned Wudang and tried to side with Mount Hua wasnt because he expected Mount Hua to defeat Wudang right away.

But it was more about investing in the future.

This was done at the calculation that Mount Hua would have amazing growth when compared with Wudang.

But this was what happened

Such a huge success!

If Mount Huas skills and strength were more than what he expected, he might be able to get back several times the money he invested.

For some reason, I like this dreaming spot! This isnt the time for me to be like this!

Instead of sitting back and leaving the matter to his subordinates, he had to step forward and ensure the preparations for the banquet were all set. Now that Mount Hua had finished their work, they would start to leave for Shaanxi. Before that, Song Tae-Ak and his merchant union had to make their mark.

W-where do I start? For now

It was then.

Merchant leader!

UH? Whats happening?

M-Mount Hua Sect is returning!

Startled, Song Tae-Ak jumped up from his spot.

W-why so fast! Nothing is even set in motion! Oh my!

Words dont become true just because you speak them.

Chung Myung glanced at him with a look of dissatisfaction. Song Tae-Ak literally felt like he was dying.

T Taoist.

It was Hyun Young who moved in to save Song Tae-Ack.

Chung Myung. Do not be too harsh now. Doesnt the leader have his own situations to handle?

Tsk.

Chung Myung grumbled and pouted, but he couldnt go against what Hyun Young said.

Hyun Young smiled, looking at Song Tae-Ack.

Do not think too much into it; I understand everything.

T-thank you, elder.

However

Uh?

Hyun Young stroked his beard and smiled.

Transactions are things that are normally based on trust, mutual trust. Isnt it true that the truth varies depending on the situation?

True.

This is the first time that Mount Hua is trying to build ties with another merchant union, so there is a chance that both sides will make equal mistakes. Wouldnt we just work together to avoid making mistakes in the future?

I will make sure to keep that in mind.

Song Tae-Ak answered quickly and gulped.

Chung Myungs anger was direct, but Hyun Young had a way of speaking with swords in his mouth.

This was no different from a warning that said he wouldnt be silent the next time if Song Tae-Ack chose to be ambiguous. Therefore, Song Tae-Ack also had to show his will to stand on one side alone.

Hurry up and come inside now! The victory banquet is being held up! It will be prepared properly for us to be celebrated.

Haha. Until then

What sad words do you want to say now? Our Golden Mountain merchant and Mount Hua are none other than one, so of course, I will have to congratulate you. Now, come on inside and eat!

As Song Tae-Ak made a fuss, Hyun Young pretended like he couldnt refuse any longer and walked away.

Then, the other disciples of Mount Hua followed him and entered the merchant place.

When all of the Mount Hua disciples stepped in, Song Tae-Ack, who was left behind, wiped the sweat off his forehead and then exhaled a long sigh.

I would have been in huge trouble if I wasnt careful.

If Wudang had taken the lead, then both Mount Hua and he would have been pushed to a point of no return. His perseverance till the end was what saved him this time.

But.

Tsssk.

There seemed to be one person in the world who would never forget their resentment and grudge. The others had all walked in, but this one little devil stayed back to look at him. Song Tae-Ack wiped the cold sweat.

Taoist. That I am

You.

Yes.

Chung Myung opened his mouth and pointed to Song Tae-Ak, directing him inside.

Wudangs Elder was defeated by this boy. And it wasnt as if Song Tae-Ak hadnt committed any wrongs either.

Since the elder has said so, I will let this pass for now.

Yes.

When the war breaks out, the one walking the tightrope will be the first to take the hit. Do you understand?

I understand. I do.

Tsk.

Chung Myung clicked his tongue.

Lets talk again after seeing how well you treat us all.

Do not worry! I have taken care of everything.

How?

To what extent?

You understand.

Chung Myung glared at him until the end and then walked in. The aide, who had observed everything from the side until the end, approached Song Tae-Ak.

What do we do?

Song Tae-Ak just looked up at the sky with a look of despair, then took something out of his sleeve and handed it to the man.

Open the safe.

That all of it?

Use it for the banquet, for now.

Yes.

Take the rest of the money to that guys room.

Tears formed in the corners of his eyes as he mourned the loss of his well-saved money.