episode_0165

In a political sect, putting the sect’s name on places such as guesthouses, bases, or other stores could be seen as a kind of premium protection service.

Of course, the government patrols and protects the law, but isn’t the law far away and the fist close?

When I think about that, I am determined to protect this place without putting my sect’s name on the line. It was no different from declaring.

As such, there were many cases where disciples of the same sect resided there.

And in return, a portion of the income, or a certain amount of money, was given to the sect every month.

Until now, Hongseongmun has never made money in this way.

He was reluctant to use Hong Seong-moon’s name because he thought it was a natural thing for the powerful to protect the powerless.

Honestly, it was a shame from my perspective.

I wanted to provide funds to Hong Seong-moon, but he consistently refused to give them to me, so I had no choice but to come up with some excuse.

So Hongryeon’s offer was quite pleasing to me.

“Huh? No, wait a minute. Getting paid is…”

“Everything requires a price. Hongseongmun gives its name and power, and I give its funds and supplies. Isn’t it a neat deal?”

“I’m not trying to make a deal.”

“Of course, even if that happens, you have to pay a certain price. Hongryeon. Now Seomhwachon is developing and expanding.”

I knew that Hongseongmun, Geomseong, and Hongryeon did not offer to put Hongseongmun’s name on the guesthouse in order to receive money from me.

But even so, the price had to be paid.

“The number of guesthouses, shops, and other facilities that I need to manage may increase as the island village grows. Are you going to keep it at Hongseongmun? For nothing in return? So you must pay a reasonable price. Even for me.”

Hongryeon pursed her lips and looked at me with faint eyes.

But you shouldn’t look at it that way.

How do I blow this opportunity?

“Well, then it’s a hermit a month…”

“Geumja. Detailed costs will need to be negotiated, though.”

Hongryeon’s face was gradually becoming pale. I looked at her and then turned my eyes to Chaejin standing next to me.

“I know that Munwoljeong also lends its name to places like Giru or Sanghoe in Cheongho.”

“Uh. Yes.”

“How much does it cost?”

“It varies depending on the size, but if it is at the level of the guest cup of the owner of the guest house and the top of the house, we have to pay ten nyang of gold to our Munwoljeong.”

Chae-ryeon, who had come down before we knew it, added another word. I smiled at her and then spoke to Hongryeon.

“It is true that Hong Seong-moon deserves more. Moonwoljeong has Wolgwangdae and foreign disciples, but Hongseongmun currently has only a small number of elite disciples, and if you count their movements, I think it is right to pay more than that.”

“No, there are still too many… I didn’t suggest this to put a burden on you.”

“It’s not a burden at all.”

I spoke clearly and Hongryeon eventually kept her mouth shut. They looked at me like I was doing too much, but they still wouldn’t change it.

“As Island Village develops, my guesthouse will gradually expand, and I may be able to build something else as well. Considering that Hongseongmun will help you even then, it is not a large amount, so I hope you do not feel burdened.”

“Ugh…”

“Now. My opinion ends here. Is there anything more to say?”

Hongryeon sighed deeply. Then he looked at me and shook his head.

“…I will talk more with the teacher and then come back.”

“Sure.”

As she walked away, Chaejin said with bitterness.

“You don’t want to put that much of a burden on Hong Seong-moon?”

“That’s because it’s not simply a matter of burden. These calculations must be done thoroughly.”

“That’s right. sister. It is said that there are many cases where problems arise when people give something for no reason and do not receive something in return.”

In this respect, Chae-ryeon makes more sense.

Perhaps because he was someone who had experience running a clan, he tended to be more thorough about the price.

“Hmm. What do you plan to do if Hongseongmun refuses?”

If you refuse, I can’t help it. However, it was highly likely that yesterday’s incident was the trigger for Geomseong and Hongryeon to make this suggestion.

And, if their personality is anything to go by, they will come back sooner or later and make an offer.

It was when I finished the dinner business. That happened yesterday, but there were still a lot of customers. There were quite a few Murim people, and a fight almost broke out, but when Chaejin growled, they calmly passed by.

“Are you there? ”

It was when the Kalchan Murim people neatly finished calculating and left.

A serious-faced woman with dark blue short hair comes inside.

She is Gwangyu-bong Seohyang, who holds a baton and wears the martial arts uniform of the Murim Alliance, and works at the Murim Alliance branch.

As befits his nickname Gwangyubong, he was a martial artist who boasted a lightning-quick and smooth batting technique.

“Huh? Westward. What’s going on?”

I guess he was also acquainted with Chae-ryeon. When she, who was sipping tea with Chaejin, got up and came over waving her hand, Seohyang lightly hugged her.

“It’s been a while. Chaeryeon Sojeo.”

“Sure. I heard you came here.”

Are you here to see Chae-ryeon? I stopped paying attention to them and tried to move to clear the space where the customers who had just left had been.

“I came here yesterday because of work.”

It happened yesterday. It must be because of the fight that took place in the guest house.

I told Jeomsoy to clear his seat and then approached Seohyang.

“If it happened yesterday, it must have been because of the fight that took place in the guesthouse.”

“Hello. June guest owner.”

Perhaps because we had met several times over the issue of establishing a branch of the Murim League, Seohyang naturally treated me with respect. I said it was okay to speak comfortably, but what can I say about that being comfortable?

“If it happened yesterday, I already reported it to the government office.”

“Yes. I have already met the Hyeonryeong. I don’t think it will be a problem…”

“By the way, what brought you here?”

“I was wondering if you needed unmanned support…”

It’s unmanned support. I glanced at Chaejin. She just shrugged and made no reply.

What Seohyang was proposing now was that my guest could become a guest of the Murim Alliance.

If you look at the details, it is a bit different, but the offer of protection from the Murim Alliance is not much different from Hongryeon’s proposal.

“Hmm…”

“Where there is a branch of the Murim Alliance, it does not mean that there are no business establishments belonging to the Alliance. Of course, it won’t be as good as making a formal request to a sect… but it will still be helpful.”

Because the name of the Murim League is never light. I looked toward the west, smiled, and shook my head.

“It’s okay.”

“If you say so. Okay.”

It seems like they just went about their business as usual. She did not offer any more advice and sat down with the warriors who came with her. Chaejin glanced at them ordering drinks and snacks and drinking them, then looked at me and smiled.

“Then, how about our Moonwoljeong?”

“Haha. Are you saying that Moon Woljeong is going to advance into the Island Village?”

“Hehe. Am I here? The next owner of Moonwoljeong.”

Chae-ryeon snorted at Chae-jin’s words.

“Yes. I’m here right now, right?”

“Tsk.”

Chae-jin glared at Chae-ryeon once and frowned, and Chae-ryeon lashed out at her.

When I saw the sisters return to their seats and bicker again, I smiled and finished the work.

At the end of the evening business, Hongryeon came again.

I thought it would take at least a few days?

I smiled and brought her into the office, and Hongryeon said with a heavy sigh.

“Well… how much are you thinking about?”

“Forty nyang for gold. If my store expands in the future, I will pay additional costs accordingly.”

“…11 nyang.”

“Forty nyang.”

“Fifteen nyang…”

“Forty nyang.”

“Why are you trying to give so much when other places are trying to give less?”

Hongryeon spoke in embarrassment, but I had no intention of changing anything.

“As you know, money is earned in order to be spent. Because to me, this is writing correctly.”

“Ha…”

“What did the Sword Saint say?”

“He told me not to accept anything that would burden you.”

“That’s right. Hong Seong-moon’s stubbornness is also amazing.”

Hongryeon grinned. After thinking for a moment, she sipped the tea I gave her.

“So just give me 10 nyang. I don’t think there’s much to actually do…”

“Not really. As Seomhwachon grows and Hongseongmun’s reputation increases, more people will visit Seomhwachon. And they will end up staying in my room and problems related to them will arise, so just preventing that is a big help.”

Hongryeon finally gave up and sighed.

“I understand. Ugh. The real stubbornness is…”

Won!

Hongryeon eventually relented and I smiled at her.

“U. Don’t laugh.”

How can you not laugh?

Hongryeon seemed worried that I might not have enough money, but paying that much every month is no problem.

Costs for using buildings and land in other cities, or costs that can be earned through farming this year.

And there is quite a bit of money coming in from investments not only in mines but also in other places.

In addition, there are many mines and unexplored areas that have not yet been discovered, and the locations of hidden treasures are known, so there is quite a bit of leeway if you calculate them.

Therefore, we will not stop here and will gradually increase the funds provided to Hongseongmun.

“Then, when did the nameplate start to be hung?”

“Well. How about betting starting tomorrow? Noya will make the nameplate soon, so I will make it and bring it.”

“Um… I understand. Anyway, since I’m putting my name forward…”

Hongryeon nodded and smiled.

“We will make sure, too.”

It was about time for business the next morning.

A woman with navy blue hair trudging along, Geomseong, Hong Seong-mun’s long-hand man, caught my eye.

“What are you doing this morning?”

“Didn’t Hong Seong-moon’s name be hung on this guesthouse today?”

“Right?”

ah. Did Geomseong come to pick it up himself?

I smiled, and Geomseong naturally nodded and headed to the backyard with me.

Then he sat down on the bench where I often sit and smiled.

“You can’t just put your name on the line for as much as 40 nyang of gold.”

Is that okay?

However, Geomseong raised his finger to block what I was trying to say without erasing the peaceful smile that made the viewer relax.

“I finished talking with my disciples. The disciples of Hongseongmun decided to guard the guest house for one day. Of course…”

She blinked one eye at me.

“The disciples will be busy training for the duel with Cheonhwagung, so me, Ryeon, Hwi, and Hyeon will be here in turns for the time being. I cannot yield more than this.”

I burst out laughing when I heard that Hong Seong-moon’s four core members took turns staying in the guesthouse.

It’s not easy either.