Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 136

**Chapter 136: The Holgazan the Defeat (1)**

“That doesn’t exist.”

Of course not. I didn’t even ask if it really existed!

“Even if the great master Wei has exceptional talent, in his youth, he did not even reach the level of Wei Sanho… The day the Wei family shakes the world is getting closer and closer.”

Wei Suryun frowned at that.

“I don’t think my older brother can help, do I?”

“Haha, you don’t know…”

“My brother doesn’t leave the house.”

“Aha.”

Gong Mujin’s expression became gloomy.

‘I didn’t think of that.’

It was true. What good is it to have martial arts that can shake the world if Wei Yanho doesn’t leave the house?

“… eh?”

Suddenly, something seemed strange.

The Wei Yanho I had seen so far was someone who even hesitated before moving a finger. It was strange that someone like that was traveling to Luoyang without a purpose.

As I had seen Wei Yanho travel from the beginning, this discrepancy had not occurred to him before.

“Then why are you traveling?”

“Because my teacher asked me to.”

“Did he ask you to travel?”

“He said that martial arts are finally perfected through experience, and that he should see, listen, feel and understand the world.”

“Ah…”

Gong Mujin nodded repeatedly, as if something had struck him.

“That’s right. Martial arts develop through personal experience. Seeking a higher level within the sect is not bad, but it’s static. If observation, listening and experience are limited to a confined space…”

Gong Mujin began to murmur something into the void.

Sangwan Hong, horrified by his appearance, shivered and breathed deeply.

Then he gestured to those around. “They all nodded and slowly surrounded Gong Mujin.

“Huh?”

Only Wei Yanho looked around with an expression of confusion.

“What’s going on?”

Wei Suryun took his hand to his mouth and gently pulled Wei Yanho.

“This way.”

“Huh?”

Wei Yanho, without understanding, was dragged by Wei Suryun.

“Brother, it seems that he is reaching enlightenment, so don’t interrupt him.”

“Hmm?”

Lighting…

Wei Yanho had experienced that several times, but it was the first time he heard that that moment should not be interrupted.

‘Anyway, my teacher is…’

His teacher explained everything thoroughly, even the most insignificant details, to prevent Wei Yanho from being affected, to the point of recording it in his mind and body. But in situations where Wei Yanho could harm others, his attitude was one of indifference: ‘Well, it can happen. What will they do? He is my disciple.’

It was the example of all teachers.

Whoosh.

The surrounding wind began to gather around Gong Mujin. Gong Mujin closed his eyes, remained still and then opened them suddenly.

Wuuung.

The light emanating from his eyes lit up the inn for a moment.

“Congratulations for your great achievement.”

“Congratulations for your enlightenment.”

All present congratulated Gong Mujin.

“Master, congratulations on having overcome the barrier.”

“Hahahaha, thank you.”

Gong Mujin smiled kindly upon receiving the congratulations of I Sheolhwa.

‘Hmm, but…’

Gong Mujin looked at Wei Yanho with a serious expression.

Overcoming the barrier that had tormented him for so long was something worthy of celebration. Although there was no immediate improvement in his skills, now that he had overcome the barrier, with constant training, his development potential was unlimited.

After all, he had embarked on this journey to overcome the frustration of being stuck. And he had found Wei Yanho, a good opponent, and had dedicated himself to training with him.

He had overcome the barrier at once, so it was great news.

That was a good thing…

‘But why!’

Gong Mujin couldn’t accept it.

Had it been recently, I would have hugged Wei Yanho and danced with joy saying that I had found a treasure. But now it was not so. I Sheolhwa was in his mind before Wei Yanho.

If I thanked Wei Yanho, I would feel that I was accepting the relationship between Wei Yanho and I Seolhwa.

‘That can’t be!’

Gong Mujin, after recomposing himself, bowed to Wei Yanho.

“Thanks to you, young Wei, I have been able to overcome the barrier that has tormented me for so long. As a warrior and swordsman, I deeply appreciate your immense help.”

Wei Yanho frowned his lips.

“Just words?”

Grit.

Gong Mujin squeezed his teeth.

Look at him!

Look how this guy talks! He had just finished talking and was already waiting for a reward. Let everyone see his lack of manners!

He looked at I Sheolhwa with a supplicating look, but I Sheolhwa only rolled his head, without understanding.

What a frustrating guy!

Don’t you feel anything when you see your lack of manners?

A normal person would say something like “It’s not a big deal” or “How could it be because of me?”

What a lack of education for someone from a noble family!

Gong Mujin breathed deeply.

He could have said all that at once, but now he was clearly indebted. With so many people watching, if he got angry, the rumor would soon spread that Gong Mujin was an ungrateful one.

Gong Mujin calmed down and continued.

“I am deeply grateful for having conveyed to me the words of your teacher. If I could, I would like to thank your teacher personally, but since young Wei does not want to reveal the identity of his teacher, I can only express my gratitude in my heart.”

Wei Yanho barked his head.

“Hey, what do you say?”

‘Did you notice?’

He had said carefully: “I thank you, but it is thanks to the words of your teacher, not to you. Still, I appreciate your effort, so I thank you a little.” But Wei Yanho seemed to have grasped the hidden meaning.

“My teacher is dead.”

“Yes?”

“I’ve told you several times, he’s a ghost.”

“I thought you meant someone like a ghost.”

“I’ve told you several times! He’s a ghost!”

Wei Yanho hit his chest with frustration, and Gong Mujin scratched his head ashamed.

“It’s a shame I can’t thank you personally.”

“No, just thank me with words?”

“…Do you accept paper money?”

The coin paper refers to the money that burns for the dead.

“Okay.”

Wei Yanho sighed and sat down again.

The atmosphere became a little uncomfortable, but Sangwan Hong and the others again congratulated Gong Mujin, cheering the atmosphere.

“You are now known as the best swordsman in Hua Mount, and now that you have overcome another barrier, you could soon be known as the best in Central Plains.”

At the words of Sangwan Hong, Gong Mujin coughed with discomfort.

“No, that’s impossible.”

In another situation, I would have gladly accepted.

But saying that in front of Wei Yanho made him uncomfortable, even for Gong Mujin.

‘Best of Central Plains.’

He couldn’t defeat that young man, how could he be the best in Central Plains? In order to compete with Wei Yanho, he would have to overcome three or four more barriers.

And by then, Gong Mujin would already be Hua Mount’s best swordsman, not just by name.

“Hahahahaha, before becoming the best swordsman in Central Plains, you will have overcome me.”

Sangwan Hong responded humbly.

“That’s impossible. Time is right for everyone. As long as I’m strengthened, so will you, even faster.”

“I don’t know that.”

While everyone exchanged compliments, only three people did not participate in the conversation.

Two were Wei Yanho and Wei Suryun.

“Brother, this is delicious!”

“Aha.”

“This is delicious too.”

“Aha.”

“The cook at this inn is good. Brother, you must eat a lot and fatten up.”

“Ultimately, my back hurts when I sleep in hard places. Before I didn’t.”

“You must have been through a lot…”

Wei Suryun’s eyes shone.

Those present were amazed to see that.

Wei Yanho seemed perfectly fine, but according to Wei Suryun, he seemed to have been starving for a month.

‘Talking about it…’

Sangwan Hong looked at Wei Suryun with a strange look.

‘Jong Miryuh, or rather, Wei Suryun, was it always like that?’

Although he did not have a strong nickname because of his age, if he were older, he could have been called the “Cold Heart Witch” or the “Cree Heart Sword.”

The fact that Wei Suryun was looking after his brother like a bird mother to his chicks was a strange thing.

“Brother, what are you going to do?”

“Hey, why?”

“Your older brother will try to kill you if he catches you.”

“That’s true.”

“Last time, he was so drunk he said he would kill you if I found you.”

“…what a character.”

Why that guy can only express his affection with his fists!

That’s also a personality disorder.

Wei Yanho scratched his head and spoke.

“What difference does it make if he hits me? I just have to deal with him.”

“To deal with him?”

“Yes. Well…”

Wei Yanho smiled.

“My older brother also has three.”

He did not know how strong Wei Sanho had become, but he was probably no stronger than Gong Mujin. However, Wei Yanho treated Gong Mujin like a child.

‘Perhaps my teacher was right.’

Baek Muhan had proudly said that hardly anyone could face him in the martial world.

I thought it was an exaggeration of a man from the past, or just a brag, but the more he used his martial arts and fought others, the more he noticed.

Baek Muhan’s martial arts had a force that transcended the ages.

“Brother, can you beat your older brother in a fight?”

“Hmm, I think so.”

Wei Suryun smiled at the words of Wei Yanho.

“Brother, wake up. Have you lost your fear after not being beaten by your older brother for years?”

It was natural that Wei Suryun did not believe it. After all, Wei Yanho had been beaten by her recently.

“…I can’t talk to someone like you.”

Wei Yanho shook his head.

So far, it was a normal conversation, but one more person joined the conversation, and it stopped being normal.

“I can’t ignore that.”

Sangwan Hong looked at Wei Yanho with a serious expression.

Wei Yanho looked at Sangwan Hong with a serious expression.

“Yes?”