Madam Soo nodded, her face grave. "As you know, the products we sell get more notoriety the more people talk about them. And this time, it was largely because of the Sun Sect and the Namgoong clan. We've expanded our reach not just in Sea City, but outside of the region as well."
A look of recognition painted Wooyun's face. The Sun Sect. That was the sect Eun-woo was from.
Madam Soo took a measured sip of her tea before continuing. "I can't help but feel that more can be done. The influence we may have, but it is not yet enough. To truly take root in the market, we need someone of status, with both wealth and name, someone whose connections can open doors faster than coins alone."
Wooyun, who had gone back to tasting the food, made a small sound of recognition this time. It was soft, but distinct enough to draw Junghwa's attention. The Demon Lord's eyes slid toward him, dark and watchful. "Something wrong?"
