Synopsis

The chapter reveals that the Cheongyang Merchant Association, led by Geum Jeoksan, is involved in illegal gunpowder trading, a forbidden practice under the dynasty's laws. Realizing the grave implications, the protagonist abandons his plans for revenge and sets out to ambush the trade and seize the contraband. His subordinate is sent to alert the local magistrate for official backup, highlighting the severity of the situation and the protagonist's shift to prioritize the greater good over personal vendetta.