Merchant

We finally arrived at the main headquarters of the Eunhae Merchant Group. Since I’d sent a letter in advance announcing my return, Brother Jeong-ho welcomed me with open arms. “Brother!” “You’ve worked hard.” “Not really, I just had a bit of fun. Where’s Father?” “He’s in his office. There’s overdue work and new matters to…

At Lord Min’s words, I spoke bluntly. “I want grain.” “Grain… you say?” “Yes.” “Explain in more detail. Just saying that doesn’t tell me anything.” “For the next three years, please give me one-quarter of your harvest.” Lord Min’s expression hardened. Since he owns most of the fertile farmland in this bountiful village, the amount…

There are countless people in the world who enjoy liquor, and just as many varieties of liquor itself. And now, here in Daebyeol Mountain, there exists a special kind of liquor. Heavenly Fragrance Nectar (天香露酒). It’s a liquor that gathers within the flowers of a spirit herb known as Heavenly Fragrance (天香). They say the…

At my question, the beggars surrounding the treasure I’d come for flinched and quickly scattered. They must’ve gotten scared after seeing my attire and the Escort Guards behind me. I gave them a brief glance, then approached the treasure. “Are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?” “Ah, yes. I’m fine. Thank you for helping me.”…

Chun-il was to come to the Secret Pine Inn the next morning. Since Father was the one officially hiring him, he needed to have a formal meeting with him. With that, my business at Daejin Tavern was done. After Chun-il exited the private room, Palgap rushed up to me. “Young Master! That… that… that courtesan…

Taiyin (太陰). (TL Note: Taiyin is literally Supreme Yin) The moment I saw that word, I immediately thought of the Supreme Yin Ice Sea Divine Art. Was that just a coincidence? Before I realized it, the old man from the bookstore had approached. “Planning to buy that martial arts manual?” “Ah, yes, sir. But… is…

As the gathering slowly drew to a close, Merchant Lord In Gang-su stepped up onto the stage. “I hope everyone enjoyed themselves. With that, we’ll now conclude this year’s gathering.” He then raised his fan and struck the drum beside him. Doom! Doom! Doom! At the same time, I heard a faint sigh from somewhere….

On the second floor of the Red Orchid Pavilion, musicians played lively tunes without pause, and the dancers moved in rhythm with the music. I smiled as I watched one of the dancers. Because I knew who she—no, he—really was. His name was Chun-il. A notorious great thief known for targeting only the wealthy. And…

I said to the shopkeeper, “Please show me that hairpin over there, and the gold belt next to it.” At my words, the shopkeeper brought out the two items and showed them to me. “Here you are.” Looking at the jade hairpin and the gold belt, I smiled in satisfaction. In my previous life, they’d…

The night streets of Luoyang were dazzling. Right now, I was walking through those very streets. Clad not in luxurious silk garments, but in plain cotton clothes and even a bamboo hat, we didn’t look like a scion of one of the Hundred Merchant Groups and his escorts. That was exactly how I liked it….