NABC Book 4: Chapter 14
Book 4: Chapter 14
Book 4: Chapter 14
In the middle of the night.
At the Luoyang Sword House, in the office of the 4th Young Master.
Its finished.
After stamping the final document, the 4th Young Master collapsed onto the desk.
A literary official, who had been half-asleep waiting, took the document and staggered away.
The chamberlain had already fallen asleep in a corner chair.
The last thing she did was to hold a simple surprise celebration for the 4th Young Master to mark The Eldest Young Masters Retreat Cancellation.
Considering she was a commoner without any internal energy, it was impressive she managed the intense workload of nearly a week.
A middle-aged woman sitting opposite the 4th Young Masters desk stretched.
Ahhh. It seemed impossible at first, but this was really a feasible plan.
4th Young Master responded with his head buried in the desk.
Indeed.
The middle-aged woman shook her head.
It was tougher than when I had to deal with an emergency on the day I gave birth to my adorable twins.
Thats an analogy I cant understand.
The woman, maintaining her firm figure from her maiden days, was one of 4th Young Masters closest strategists.
She put her glasses back on and began reviewing the documents again.
By the way, awarding the Sword House Plaque to that information broker, master of Crescent Moon Pavilion, was an excellent decision.
Without her, we could never have met the deadline.
A mischievous gleam appeared in her sharp eyes.
When do you think the 2nd Young Masters faction will realize theyve been outplayed?
The 4th Young Master lifted his head.
A playful smile appeared on his lips.
Probably about now?
* * *
At 2nd Young Masters faction Headquarters, in the Office of Chief Strategist Choi.
Chief Strategist Choi! We did it!
Chief Strategist Chois closest aide burst into the office.
Hmm?! Is there another reason to celebrate?!
Chief Strategist Choi, who had been emptying a giant barrel of wine brought from the south with his subordinates, was celebrating their victory over the Eldest Young Master.
Yes! Its a report from Great Immortal Merchant Group! The Egg Planting in the proposed business sites of 4th Young Master at Hodu Village has been successful!
The heavily intoxicated subordinates rose from their seats and clapped vigorously with fierce enthusiasm.
Just as I thought! I knew it would succeed! No matter how much 4th Young Master threatened the landowners, they couldnt resist the allure of more money!
This spelled a fatal problem for the 4th Young Masters business venture.
As they proceed with their project and start buying the land, theyll discover the plots where they planted the eggs and despair.
They shouldve initially offered a large advance payment and tied them down with overwhelming penalties for breach. But then again, that wasnt an option for them with their limited funds. Hahaha!
The 4th Young Masters project will be shaken right from the start!
This will thoroughly spoil the Eldest Young Masters first move!
Everyone cheered in triumph.
Eventually, if 4th Young Master requests mediation, the Luoyang Sword Houses Business Support Team would step in.
In the end, they would have no choice but to sell back the lands they planted the eggs on, as per 4th Young Masters request.
However, this would force significant time and cost burdens on the 4th Young Masters side.
Chief Strategist Choi scooped up more wine, asking.
Great! Thats fantastic! How much did they end up buying?
Apparently, weve achieved five-tenths of our target!
Once again, the subordinates erupted into near-screams of jubilation.
However, Chief Strategist Choi froze with a ladle in his hand.
How much did you say?
Five-tenths! Its a tenth of the total planned area!
They bought that much land at once? In just one day? From multiple landlords?
It was then that some began to sense something was amiss and gradually stopped cheering.
What has been the 4th Young Masters reaction?
There hasnt been any particular report yet.
Chief Strategist Chois face, flushed red, began to tremble.
Somethings wrong, somethings off! Tell Great Immortal Merchant Group to halt the transactions immediately!
That would be impossible.
What?!
One of his closest strategists replied with a grim face.
Exactly.
And already more than dozens of famous personalities inside and outside of Luoyang, introduced as acquaintances of the Eldest Young Master, have promised substantial investments.
Its likely to keep increasing, isnt it? The eldest brothers connections are no joke. When they hear he has ended his seclusion
The 4th Young Master clicked his tongue.
The amount weve already secured in investment promises exceeds the final target amount of the previous plan.
The scale of the project has grown that much.
Red Poison Master scratched her head fiercely.
Its been about a week since we first presented this plan to the Eldest Young Master, right?
The 4th Young Master casually replied.
It must be the eighth day now.
She finally exploded in frustration.
Does that even make sense?!
The chamberlain woke up with a start.
Oh my! I must have dozed off.
The 4th Young Master hurried to help her as she staggered to her feet.
Yes, yes. Now that the work is done for today, you should go rest, chamberlain.
No, I should stay until the master retires
No, no. Ill ask someone else, so please go ahead.
Reluctantly, the chamberlain left, but knowing her nature, she would meticulously check the maids filling in for her before going to bed.
Ah! Why are you suddenly yelling like that?!
Ignoring the 4th Young Masters burst of anger, Red Poison Master jumped up from her seat and exclaimed.
Its unbelievable, isnt it?! Just one week! But in reality, when we received this draft, it had been only three days since you explained the project to the Eldest Young Master!
She slammed her hands on the desk.
And then he went into the inner court! Stirring up the entire Sword House by himself! Pushing the 2nd Young Masters seemingly endless information network to its limit!
Ca, calm down!
She tore at her hair in frustration.
Do I look calm to you?! While resolving his own fate-sealing seclusion, did the Eldest Young Master simultaneously handle several things from behind the scenes?!
The 4th Young Master just shrugged his shoulders.
Thats what Ive been saying all along. People like us cant understand the Great Peng.
At his response, Red Poison Master trembled all over, frothing at the mouth.
I thought it was just an exaggerated metaphor back then!
The 4th Young Master clicked his tongue.
Stop getting angry and go get some rest. Starting tomorrow, we begin the thorough cleanup of the Valley of Sin.
Indeed.
It was still only the beginning stages of the plan.
Even Red Poison Master, who was picturing the mountains they still had to climb, showed some signs of composure.
Youre right. Just dismantling and reorganizing the criminal organizations entrenched in that valley of sin will take several months.
Yes. Even with the charity houses help, distinguishing the poor from the figures of the underworld
Red Poison Master sighed.
Its like trying to separate ink once mixed into water.
Indeed. So
Just then.
4th Young Master! Urgent news!
The permitted messenger practically tumbled into the office.
An urgent report from the reconnaissance unit! The criminal organizations located in the valley of sin! The organizations!
Unable to properly speak between labored breaths, the messenger was snapped at by Red Poison Master.
What happened to the underworld organizations?!
Disoriented under his breath shortage, the messengers face had turned blue. His chaotic gaze turned to them.
Th, that is All the underworld organizations situated in the valley of sin have vanished!
It was news that made the listeners doubt their own ears.
What did you say?
What nonsense are you spouting! Report in detail!
Th, that is the reconnaissance unit is still investigating the details
There must be something! What is it?!
Pressured by Red Poison Masters intimidating tone, the messenger urgently exclaimed.
Sovereign of Dark Heavens!
The messenger hurriedly continued.
While not confirmed information, the appellation Sovereign of Dark Heavens has frequently surfaced around the scene!