Chapter 65: Chapter 65

Chapter 65: Total Mobilization

"Indirect advertisement? What on earth does that mean?"

Looked at Zhu Hochong, but answer came from Jayeong.

"Exactly as said. Holding product explaining effects in detail."

"Before and after duels. If there's leisure, fine after matches too? Actually raised distribution on that condition, so please do it."

Jayeong showed one sheet of paper.

Reading, it was a contract.

"Distribution is... oh?"

Beyond the contract, Jayeong's sparkling eyes were visible.

"Conditions are good, right?"

"Then whose skill would it be?"

Following these conditions, could earn quite a lot of money.

Only then did Captain Zhu Hochong interject.

"Ink Sword Hero, didn't know your wife was such a heroine."

"Our Vice General Manager doesn't lose in negotiations anywhere, but couldn't against your wife."

"Hahaha. Not Vice General Manager's fault."

Zhu Hochong doesn't know, but Jayeong wasn't an ordinary person.

She grew up in Rogues' Guild from young.

Slept using shouts coming and going in markets, inns, stalls as lullabies.

From passing fifteen, became previous Rogues' Guild Leader's attendant together in countless negotiations.

If Jayeong set her mind rushing in, distribution adjustment is easy work.

"Now then. So before and after duels, product explanation—how do I do it? Can't picture it."

"Mm. First look at this item."

Zhu Hochong pulled out one short thin stick.

"Ordinary toothbrush, isn't it?"

I examined the toothbrush thoroughly, but no special points.

"To my eyes, it's ordinary toothbrush."

"Right. Ordinary toothbrush."

What words, I wondered.

"But did you often see this ordinary toothbrush in Hubei?"

Quietly recalling memories—not only when living in mountains but even coming to Hubei's cities, didn't see toothbrushes well.

"Toothbrushes are unfamiliar in many regions. Through barbarian dynasties, toothbrush concepts and techniques disappeared."

But in Luoyang, naturally bought and used?

"Toothbrush technicians maintained lineage in Luoyang. Using it feels good, so people also sought and used. Our Golden Cloud Trading already recruited that technician."

"To sell to surrounding regions?"

He waved toothbrush instead of finger.

"Plan to make this an all-under-heaven product."

All-under-heaven product—grand dream.

If even one product can dominate all-under-heaven, will greatly help Golden Cloud Trading's leap.

But what do I do with toothbrush?

"Before duels, you take out toothbrush."

"Just say one line: 'Since teeth are refreshed, today's duel premonition is also refreshing.'"

"After duels same. 'Since teeth are refreshed, martial arts were also heartily displayed'—that's it."

Public duel—among countless surrounding martial artists, holding toothbrush saying such words?

"Isn't it too contrived?"

"Right. Therefore, not deceiving anyone. Everyone will notice it's deliberate."

"Ah... That point is good."

Not deceiving pleases the heart.

Refreshed teeth does feel good.

"It advances all-under-heaven people's dental health. How good is this?"

"Yees... That's also good."

"Don't seem like you'll lose?"

Grateful for believing, but still somehow...

While I hesitated, Jayeong interjected.

"New life has new learning, right?"

Words I'd said to Jayeong when nearly scammed buying house.

"New experience is new learning."

"Don't know if this kind of experience is included..."

Then suddenly realized Jayeong's face was full of sparkling smiles.

"Wife, is this funny?"

"Thinking of you saying such things is fun."

One of the things I wanted to do after regression was being fulfilled.

"Didn't know it would be . Well, since you're giving lots of money."

I wanted to make Jayeong laugh more.

Wanted her, who suffered and closed her eyes, to live laughing this time.

Zhu Hochong quickly presented the contract.

"Perhaps embroidering Golden Cloud Trading with gold thread on martial uniform—"

Captain Zhu Hochong who received the contract soon returned.

"Jayeong, I'll visit the two uncles."

"To the two uncles? Because of brother's news?"

Her brother is precisely the Rogues' Guild Leader.

"Right. Brother-in-law's arrival isn't late."

"Right. Of course Rogues' Guild work would be busy though."

As a dearly cherished younger sister, expected he'd come for childbirth. However, the Rogues' Guild Leader couldn't due to southern work extending.

'Even before regression, didn't arrive on birth date. But around now, he'd arrived.'

His face smiling while looking at Taebok comes to mind.

With bandit-like face, repeatedly widening eyes sticking out tongue.

Though babies can't recognize expressions yet, he himself was happy unable to stop making baby laugh.

One year later, when Taebok's Severed Meridian was revealed, also recall face biting teeth tight.

Face turned bright red saying he'd definitely obtain spiritual medicine.

Not long after, face proudly obtaining one spiritual medicine.

And immediately after that, also recall face murdered returning as cold corpse.

'Was one year later. But somehow bothered.'

Because arrival being late itself is different from before.

"I'll go and come back."

"Yes. Oh, the Divine Physician left."

"What? Without even greeting?"

"Said he'd just go since you're training martial arts. Both you and the Divine Physician are people whose time is precious."

Couldn't even properly host him.

Just grateful. Next time hosting, must prepare things to serve in advance.

Divine Physician, Rogues' Guild Leader, Rogues' Guild masters outside too.

Taebok—so many people care for you.

Truly great fortune (Great Fortune).

Leaving the door, went straight to the inn.

"Please let me see the two uncles."

The waiter went inside, and not long after, the two uncles came out.

"Other uncles exist, so fine. Not looking for someone again today?"

The two uncles were quite embarrassed about missing Guyang Je last time.

Hmm, shall I joke a bit?

"Yes. This time also looking for someone."

"Someone who'd be sad being called second in the world for being hard to find."

Who could find the Rogues' Guild Leader?

Rogues' Guild is fundamentally a cell organization.

Going back to Rogues' Guild Leader, the line inevitably cuts off midway.

"Um, is this someone confirmable in our line?"

However, the two uncles—precisely one of Rogues' Guild's Ten Elders, Du Xuewei—could know extent of Guild Leader's movements.

"Hahaha, joking. Actually came to hear Guild Leader's news."

So faces should relax at this joke.

Did the joke fail again? What was the problem?

Du Xuewei's face darkened.

"Was my joke that unfunny?"

"Joke? Ah, joke. Not so. Not because of that."

Relieved it's not because of joke.

"Ah. Could it be Guild Leader's safety?"

I also straightened posture.

Observing Du Xuewei, he nodded heavily.

"Not long after you came about Guyang Je, contact came."

He briefly chose words opening mouth.

"Guild Leader was attacked inside Kaifeng City then went missing."

The Rogues' Guild Leader with eyes and ears throughout all-under-heaven went missing himself?

"How can that be? Kaifeng is a major city. No one saw or heard?"

"Confirmed entering a secluded alley. Companions' bodies were also discovered there."

Du Xuewei's eyes sank.

If Rogues' Guild Leader's companions, one or two elders would be included.

"You knew someone in the party. I pray for their peace."

"Though always prepared as jianghu people—truth is always bitter."

He briefly closed then opened eyes.

Probably moment recalling acquaintance, so I didn't disturb.

"The villains are ones skilled in such matters. Escaped without being caught by our surveillance."

Could tell just by succeeding in attacking Rogues' Guild Leader.

Someone who'd be sad being called second in the world for being hard to find is Rogues' Guild Leader. Already should view as professionals at the point of finding such Guild Leader.

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"Companions were discovered but Guild Leader's whereabouts are obscure."

"Perhaps met with mishap..."

"Kaifeng branch didn't think so. Seems they continue confirming traces by their own judgment."

Then Kaifeng branch had reasons for seeing as missing not murder.

"Kaifeng branch says they worry information might leak causing things to go wrong. Detailed content hasn't come to us either."

Information leaking—could mean such things happened in the process of Rogues' Guild Leader being attacked?

Then information control is also reasonable judgment.

"Perhaps that's why that side also seems reluctant about us coming. We contacted saying we can support, but no answer."

"Yes. But can't stay still. We're thinking to go even without being told."

"When you say 'we'—all three of you?"

Among people here protecting Jayeong, dumpling vendor Pao Zhangliang, uncle Du Xuewei, undertaker Yang Samhae were Rogues' Guild elders.

Until now, they'd been recuperating for reasons like injuries while also caring for Jayeong.

However, facing the Guild Leader missing incident, couldn't just stay still.

"We don't have assigned work right now. Feel we should go help."

"However, then we must leave positions near Jayeong. Just finished matters about Luoyang Black Path King, so it's reassuring."

"Right. Don't worry."

"Really? Then fine to secretly go and come?"

At his last words, I organized thoughts.

First—is sending only them okay?

Don't know if this incident connects to Rogues' Guild Leader's murder one year later.

Ominous from the fact it didn't originally exist.

Might carelessly produce same result as one year later.

Next—should I keep it secret from Jayeong without telling?

Right after hearing Taebok's Severed Meridian news.

Just made shocked Jayeong laugh with indirect advertisement, then heard bad news about her brother.

Telling this would surprise Jayeong more.

I've caused many incidents from right after Taebok's birth.

Though Jayeong noticed something strange early, didn't ask deeply.

Right after telling about Severed Meridian, when took her to bedroom to rest:

Next time if something happens, tell me without hiding.

No. Knowing your heart, I'm not disappointed.

But also don't want to pass by without knowing. It happened to Taebok. Even if there's nothing I can do, I want to know as mother.

Sorry. But going forward, won't have such things.

Could I deceive her, and should this be done by deceiving?

Jayeong buried face in hands.

Already the second tears.

She heard brother's story saying she'd go too, then recalling Taebok, shed tears like that.

"I'll definitely find brother-in-law in your place, so please calm your worries."

"Would be nice if Taebok could go together, but isn't he a baby just fifteen days old? Can't help it."

Not leaving baby's side—sounds simple when spoken, but executing this requires effort.

Even wanting to go somewhere, can't go.

"Please... I'm asking..."

Family in crisis but can't add any strength.

How could I not know that heart?

I went to her side to comfort.

"Heuik. Leave me alone for a moment. Don't pat me."

Jayeong brushed off her head with her hand.

"I said leave me alone."

Brushed off head once more.

Jayeong raised her head.

Saw the baby basket touching her head.

"Um, honey? Why is Taebok?"

What did he resonate with appearing?

"Would be nice if we could go together?"

Kkuuk, kkuk—the basket advanced pressing Jayeong's cheek.

We looked at Taebok inside the basket.

Still fifteen days—face that became round with flesh rising plumply after starting breast milk.

I looked at Taebok briefly then spoke quietly:

"Taebok, shall we go on an outing? Life's first outing?"

A bit faster than expected though.