Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 149

**Chapter 149: The Holgazan Solves it (4)**

Gong Mujin, with an expression of despair, spoke.

“In this situation, are you interested in the secret book?”

Wei Yanho shook his head and responded.

“Sometimes you say strange things, but isn’t it natural for me to be interested in the secret book in this situation? Aren’t you curious about why so many people risk their lives for this book?”

“…….”

Gong Mujin was about to nod.

‘No, I can’t give in here.’

I shouldn’t have fallen into that loafer’s tricks.

“Normally, you wouldn’t read it in that place. You could die.”

“I’m fine, so don’t worry.”

Wei Yanho touched his neck and said.

“My neck is quite resistant thanks to the blows.”

“Ugh.”

Gong Mujin decided that continuing the conversation would only irritate him more, so he looked away from Wei Yanho.

When people began to approach, some took a step forward.

“I am Jeong Lip, the Master of the Nine Rapid Swords, from Hanam.”

The crowd’s attention focused on Jeong Lip.

“It’s Jeong Lip.”

“I cannot believe that Master Jeong Lip, known for his incredible handling of the sword, is here.”

The crowd began to murmur.

Jeong Lip, seeing that the attention was on him, began to speak calmly.

“If we all jump into the secret book, there will be many casualties. How about we decide on a method?”

Jeok Igeon, of the Three Inflexibles (), who had found Wei Yanho first, frowned and responded.

“Method? What method?”

Jeong Lip smiled at Jeok Igeon.

“Master Jeok, you are also here. If I had known I was here, I would not have gone forward.”

“Stop talking nonsense and get to the point.”

Jeok Igeon, seeing Jeong Lip speak enigmatically even though he knew he had a plan, seemed to have difficulty keeping calm.

“The method is simple, isn’t it? In the martial world, the strong survives.”

“The strongest takes the secret book?”

“That’s right.”

Jeok Igeon asked with disbelief.

“How do we show who is the strongest? Are we all going to fight together?”

“That would be appropriate? If the strongest fight each other, they could die at the hands of others while they are exhausted. That is why I make this proposal. Master Jeok, the secret book must belong to the strongest. What if the strongest share the secret book?”

Suddenly, a spark of interest shone in Jeok Igeon’s eyes.

“Hmm, are you suggesting an alliance?”

“You could say yes.”

“You are very skilled at surrounding the issue. But it’s not a bad idea.”

Jeok Igeon nodded slowly.

Even for him, taking the secret book from so many people would be difficult. To be honest, he could not even guarantee victory against Jeong Lip.

In this situation, having a way to secure the secret book was a great advantage.

“It’s not good to waste time. I agree. So, you and I will?”

“It’s not like that.”

Jeong Lip shook his head and responded.

“If the two of us say so, there will be many people who oppose it. There are some who would give us problems. For example, Seok Hyung.”

“Hahaha, you know it well.”

At the same time as Jeong Lip was speaking, a heavy, bald man stepped out of the crowd and hit the ground with an axe.

“……that butcher is also here.”

“Hahaha. Dude, be careful what you say. Your bones are fragile, you don’t want to break.”

Jeok Igeon looked away, as if he did not want to face him.

“And, to include you, lower that bow that points to my back. Who would dare to exclude the Archer Murderer ()? I do not have the courage.”

“Hmm.”

When a noise was heard in a tree, they all looked up. “One person in hunter’s clothing popped his head between the branches.”

“Then I join you.”

Jeong Lip smiled kindly.

“With this, we can easily handle the rest. So, let’s secure the secret book first.”

Jeong Lip looked at Wei Yanho.

“Young man, given the situation, won’t you deliver the secret book?”

Wei Yanho sighed.

“Sir.”

♪ Shudder ♪

Jeong Lip’s expression changed slightly when he was called “sir.”

“You heard it, why do you make me repeat it? I told you I wouldn’t give it, it’s mine.”

Jeong Lip looked at Wei Yanho with a strange expression.

‘He looks good.’

Do you have a mental problem?

Even a seven-year-old boy would understand the situation, but this guy seemed to understand nothing.

Jeong Lip was someone who made quick decisions.

‘It’s no use talking to him.’

If it were his nature, he would have already killed Wei Yanho and taken the secret book, but he was worried about the young man standing next to Wei Yanho, acting like a restless puppy.

“They seem to be partners, why don’t they do it in a good way? I don’t want to waste any more time. If we can solve this easily before I take it by force, it would be great.”

Gong Mujin stared at Jeong Lip and said with resignation:

“Try.”

“What did you say?”

Jeong Lip thought he heard wrong.

But Gong Mujin was already furious.

“Are you deaf? If you want to take it, take it! You know who that guy is! He doesn’t release anything until they put a sword around his neck!”

Jeong Lip’s anger increased.

“……this guy!”

From Jeong Lip’s point of view, Gong Mujin was provoking a fight.

“By daring to say that in front of me, you’re not a nobody, are you? Unless you’re a coward who can’t reveal his name…”

Huh?

Jeong Lip’s gaze was on the man’s sleeve.

Are those plum flower designs?

“A coward?”

Gong Mujin tilted his head.

“It’s the first time they call me a coward. Don’t you plan to survive after insulting a swordsman from Mount Hua? If you want to know, I’ll tell you. I’m Gong Mujin.”

“The Plum Blossom Sword Spirit!”

When the name Gong Mujin was mentioned, the crowd retreated.

“Wow?”

Wei Yanho, surprised to see the scene, asked I Seolhwa.

“Is that guy so famous?”

I Seolhwa blushed and nodded slightly.

“He is quite famous.”

“Not just enough! I thought he was an insignificant guy because he was weak…”

Gong Mujin put a serious expression, hoping that Wei Yanho’s words would not reach the ears of others.

‘Don’t say it! Don’t say it’s weak!’

He had revealed his name, what if he said he was weak?

“Khuh.”

Gong Mujin coughed to disguise the situation.

“I didn’t know Plum Blossom Sword Spirit was here. I’m sorry for my behavior.”

When Jeong Lip bowed, Gong Mujin accepted the apology with an arrogant expression.

“Look at that expression.”

Immediately, Gong Mujin changed his expression.

‘No… I’m not like that…’

‘Before I met that guy, I was considered the best expert on Mount Hua and a possible successor to the leader. But now I have to worry about what that brat says.’

Gong Mujin squeezed his teeth with frustration.

“The presence of Plum Blossom Sword Spirit that Mount Hua will join the struggle for legacy?”

Gong Mujin responded with a serious voice.

“No.”

“……then?”

“We just stopped at this inn on our trip. I’m not interested in that secret book. Mount Hua could change my mind in the future, but I won’t touch that secret book.”

“Oh.”

Jeong Lip’s expression lit up.

Considering the reputation of the Spirit of the Sword of the Plum Flower and the power of Mount Hua, facing Gong Mujin was a great burden.

“Can I talk to your colleagues?”

“Do what you want.”

“Are you sure?”

When Jeong Lip continued testing, Gong Mujin sighed and responded.

“I promise before everyone. Even if there is a fight and I lose my mind, I will have nothing to do with this.”

You’ll lose your mind, though, of course.

Gong Mujin looked at Jeong Lip with pity.

‘Don’t blame me later.’

Gong Mujin was severing ties to prevent Jeong Lip from blaming him later.

“Then.”

Jeong Lip smiled and looked at Wei Yanho.

“Young man, you know. You don’t have anyone to help you anymore.”

Wei Yanho responded with a serious expression.

“I never needed help. That guy always takes what he wants and does the misunderstanding when others ask for help.”

Jeong Lip looked at Gong Mujin after the words of Wei Yanho.

Gong Mujin was already looking away, with an expression indicating that he would not look at others.

“It doesn’t matter. There are more people coming. My patience has a limit, so I’ll tell you for the last time…”

“No!”

Wei Yanho finally exploded.

“I will not give it! I will not give it! Are you deaf? I am telling you! I will not give it! No! I will give it!”

Jeong Lip, who had covered his ears, looked at Wei Yanho with disbelief at the loud cry.

It looked like smoke would come out of his ears if he took his hands off.

Who was he?

Jeong Lip, the Master of the Nine Rapid Swords.

Even Gong Mujin, the Spirit of the Sword of the Plum Flower, avoided facing him. And this brat was shouting at him.

“Good! Snot! Let’s see if you can refuse!”

His sword, symbol of his name, was drawn. When the sword cut the air like a ray of light, the crowd closed their eyes.

Even though he was crazy, no one wanted to see that young man’s neck cut.

♪ Wham! ♪

A loud sound and the sound of a pig being slaughtered rang out.

“Kweeeek!”

The crowd opened their eyes surprised by the sound. There was a sound of a blunt blow and a shout, even though it seemed that it had been cut with a sword.

And those who opened their eyes were horrified to see the scene.

Jeong Lip was on the ground, grabbing his head and rolling.

“Is that guy… he using a blunt weapon?”

Wei Yanho spit on the floor, took a long stick wrapped in a white cloth and approached Jeong Lip.