In front of the main gate of Wongak Pavilion, on the street around noon.
A maid from the Wongak Pavilion maid team was almost monopolizing the attention of those around.
Heh. Ive always heard that the maids of Luoyang Sword House are beautiful, but I never imagined even a re maid would be this stunning.
It must be that she was specially selected to serve the Eldest Young Master, right?
As two people in splendid silk clothes spoke, another joined in.
Perhaps shes a maid designated for receiving guests, dont you think?
Fitting for those from rchant families and businesses, they naturally mingled and conversed.
Haha. That must be it, right?
Such maids wouldnt be seen emptying chamber pots, doing laundry, or engaging in nial outdoor tasks.
Of course. Besides, there would be servants for that. Why would maids like her get their hands wet?
The middle-aged n in silk laughed together.
Just then, another middle-aged man with a long beard joined the conversation, clicking his tongue.
It seems many of you havent had much experience with the Luoyang Sword House.
Although his words were sowhat blunt, those who could take offense at just this wouldnt have survived in the cutthroat world of comrce.
Are you soone who frequents the Luoyang Sword House, then?
Could you enlighten us on what were missing?
The bearded middle-aged man stroked his beard and gestured towards the maid.
Do you see the sword she carries on her back?
Everyone nodded in agreent.
We have eyes, too. How could we not see the sword?
Then, the man with the long beard spoke in a lower voice.
People from the Luoyang Sword House never carry swords just for show or decoration.
Is that so?
Why is that?
As everyone showed interest, the man with the long beard looked proud.
To bear a sword in the Luoyang Sword House signifies readiness to draw it at any mont. Its a declaration of ones status as a martial artist.
The people around were impressed.
So, are you saying that this maid is also a sword master?!
Surely shes not a martial artist with internal energy?
Everyone waved their hands dismissively.
Haha. Make so sense. How could a sword master with internal energy be rely a maid?
Just because one is a warrior doesnt an theyre all martial artists. Even for the renowned Luoyang Sword House, thats just common sense.
Then, a womans voice was heard.
In our main family, a warrior with internal energy is not called a martial artist but a warrior.
As they turned around in surprise, the Eldest Young Masters maid, who had been the topic of their conversation, was there.
Their surprise stemd not only from the maids impressive martial skills, which allowed her to overhear their private conversation.
But there was sothing even more astonishing.
Oh dear, my apologies.
We were not speaking ill behind your back, please understand.
Your martial skills are truly remarkable.
Their conversation took place in front of Wongak Pavilion, at a pavilion.
And it was on the second floor.
Astonishingly, the maid from Wongak Pavilion was now standing on the railing of the second floor, speaking to them.
With a smile on her lips, she said to them,
And it seems you were curious, I am both a steward of Wongak Pavilion and a warrior.
Her hand flashed.
None of those present could follow the movent of her hand.
It seed as if only a breeze had passed by, but the colorful purses they had been carrying at their sides were all now in her hand.
Wow! Impressive!
What excellent skill!
Everyone clapped and did not skimp on their praise, their faces lit up with excitent.
Even those who had been watching from the sidelines sent their applause her way.
As they each retrieved their purses one by one, she bowed slightly in response to their complints.
If I am a maid to the Eldest Young Master, not just any maid of the Luoyang Sword House, I must live up to that.
They all nodded, snorting in agreent.
Indeed, befitting the Eldest Young Master.
A maid worthy of the Eldest Young Master of the Great Luoyang Sword House!
They were aware that Yeon So-hyeon was sotis called a swordless master in so circles, but as people from the rchant class, none of them cared about such matters.
Hehe, thank you.
She asked them politely,
You do know that the master is not receiving guests without prior appointnts, right?
Everyone nodded.
Weve already heard from others.
She inquired further,
Then, why are you waiting here?
Their answers were not much different from what she had heard from others today.
Heh, in our trade circles, if soone important is involved, we dispatch soone just to keep an eye on the situation.
Exactly. Moreover, its not just anywhere but the Eldest Young Master of Luoyang Sword House ending his seclusion. How could a trading company or rchant association in Hanam Province not check on this?
And if we get to et soone working inside and get acquainted, wouldnt that be the icing on the cake?
They laughed heartily.
She covered her mouth and laughed along.
Since were talking about fate, let clear up one of your curiosities.
Eager eyes from the crowd gathered around the maid.
Oh! Im curious to know what youll clarify.
With a graceful smile, she began,
There are no servants in Wongak Pavilion.
All the nial tasks are handled by the maid team I belong to.
She added,
Emptying chamber pots, doing the laundry, and even the dirty work outside, its all done by us.
She had been bustling along the main road, listening to their entire conversation.
Even plowing the fields and tending to the cows, hehe.
Just as they were about to feel embarrassed, she bowed to them.
I must leave now, as I have duties to attend to.
As she elegantly flipped through the air to land on the main road, they burst into admiration from behind.
Maidens tending to fields and cattle?!
Did you say a maid team? So, each one of them is a martial artist?!
To have such maidens under his command, truly befitting the Eldest Young Master of the Great Luoyang Sword House!
At that mont, soone from another pavilion shouted.
Its the dicine King! The dicine King has appeared!
Everyone rushed to the railing.
Not just at that pavilion, but all along the main road, people from each waiting area were craning their necks to see outside.
Ahem. These folks. Seeing a renowned elder like myself in person is a rare opportunity, and it seems theyre all out of their minds with excitent.
The one who erged with a swagger was the dicine King, returning ho early today.
However, the crowds reaction was not quite what he expected.
That old man is the famous dicine King?
He looks shabby? Not much to look at, either.
With the way hes strutting around, that old man cant possibly be the dicine King. Ive heard he possesses the dignified aura of a lofty immortal.
The dicine Kings face turned a mix of red and purple as the harsh words flew at him from the surrounding buildings.
These people have eyes only for decoration, do they?!
Just then, a woman dressed in Wongak Pavilions maid uniform appeared in front of the dicine King with graceful light-footedness and offered a polite greeting.
It was the sa maid who had been asking about the business of those at the pavilion.
Your Excellency dicine King. Youre returning ho early today.
She took a small bundle from the dicine King.
His mood improved imdiately, and a pleased smile spread across his face.
Mm, I have to go out again around evening.
Being as busy as you are, dicine King, must be quite the task.
Heh, well, yes. For soone like , its inevitable to be swamped with both public and private affairs.
Walking beside the maid, his eyes grew drowsy.
It seems you might occasionally suffer from chest pains, right? A few tis of palpation by , no, not just a simple massage, and I could quickly tell.
She covered her mouth and laughed.
Our health is directly looked after by our master, so we are in good hands. But thank you for your concern, sir.
Ah?! That wretched guy again?!
As they passed through the gate and entered gracefully, people murmured among themselves.
It seems he really is the dicine King.
Seeing him in person, he does seem a bit eccentric for an old man, but well, arent all rumors sowhat exaggerated?
So nodded in a different context.
Only soone as renowned as the dicine King could receive such hospitality and enter Wongak Pavilion like that.
Goodness, shouldnt we be more amazed that the dicine King is staying at Luoyang Sword Houses Wongak Pavilion?!
Ah, now that you ntion it, indeed!
While they were buzzing with conversation and exchanging thoughts, soone shouted from across the main road.
The elder of Luoyang Sword House is approaching! Show your respect!
At that command, everyone straightened up and adopted a more formal deanor.
However, they didnt stop looking outside.
Those in less advantageous spots poured out onto the street, taking up positions on both sides.
Ahead of them, a procession of ard warriors arrived first.
The sight of these warriors, who would be respected anywhere in the Central Plains, marching in step, caused a stir among the crowd.
Fully ard warriors!
Look at the flag theyre carrying. It reads Sword Mountain Breaker
Sword Mountain Breaker Yeom Gwak-chu!
Is that the sa Sword Mountain Breaker who defeated the Sword Lord of Huashan with a thousand moves?
The hero of the Northern War!
Following the warriors, the maidens of Elder Yeom moved with modest grace.
Those maidens are quite beautiful too!
Heh, Id take any one of them as a bride in a heartbeat.
Yet, there was also this reaction from so:
But doesnt that maid from Wongak Pavilion feel more special?
Probably because those maidens are just beauties, and that maid was a warrior.
Their whispers ceased as their eyes widened like lanterns.
The White Tiger!
Have you ever seen such a large tiger before?!
Look at it matching steps with the others! It must be a spiritual creature!
And on the back of that White Tiger, they could see a woman riding sideways.
She was dressed in an incomparably elegant court dress, with her face veiled.
Have you ever heard of such a lady in the Sword House? Her grace is unparalleled.
She must be related to Sword Mountain Breaker. Perhaps shes a beloved lady or maybe an acquaintance accompanying Sword Mountain Breaker.
From the back, people began to fall silent one by one.
Soon, the crowd was engulfed in silence.
They dared not lift their heads, only staring at the ground.
Erging behind the giant White Tiger, accompanied by guards, was a figure with the build of three strong n tied together.
Yet, more than his size or his fierce appearance, what drew more attention was the dark-colored greatsword hanging on his back.
That greatsword, which an ordinary person wouldnt dare to lift, was the very one known to have defeated the Sword Lord of Huashan with a thousand moves.
As the procession reached the main gate of Wongak Pavilion, he stepped forward.
The woman riding the White Tiger followed him.
The special task force guarding the main gate spotted him and simultaneously perford a fist salute, shouting,
We welco the elder of the main house!
He graciously acknowledged their salute with a formal gesture.
Notify the inside. This Elder Yeom of the main house humbly requests an audience with the Eldest Young Master, accompanied by his daughter.
~ End of Volu 4 ~
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