Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 220

**Chapter 220: The Holgazan is Examined (5)**

Chung Yeon, the leader of Mount Hua, was enjoying his rest.

“The tea is delicious today.”

As they say, old age brings new hobbies; Chung Yeon had become fond of the tea ceremony. Especially after today’s tense eliminations, tea tasted even better.

With the cool breeze and the soft aroma of tea, it seemed to be in a paradise.

‘That’s good.’

Chung Yeon smiled kindly.

The proposal of the Heavenly Alliance was sudden. Requesting to use Mount Hua as the venue of the tournament was disrespectful.

How could they hold a foreign event in Mount Hua, a place with so much history and tradition?

But Chung Yeon saw the proposal as an opportunity.

Mount Hua would receive attention, as would the tournament.

‘A great name like “The Mount Hua Meeting” would be perfect.’

Chung Yeon smiled kindly.

It was already difficult to control the crowd that had gathered on Mount Hua since the eliminatories. Since there had not been great events in the martial world, all the gossipers had gathered in Mount Hua.

“Hahahaha.”

I couldn’t stop laughing.

If the tournament was running smoothly, everyone would remember Mount Hua. And he would be remembered in the history of Mount Hua as the leader who made Mount Hua famous.

Chung Yeon smiled and savoured the tea slowly.

The warm breeze and the soft aroma of tea.

Where’s paradise?

“Ah…”

Chung Yeon felt the lighting approaching. The barrier that had stopped him seemed to be yielding.

As I felt the joy filling it, just as I was about to enter a trance state…

“Ahem.”

A carraspeo interrupted his concentration.

♪ Crack! ♪

Chung Yeon, who had returned from enlightenment to reality, clenched his teeth, unable to contain his anger.

‘I would have reached enlightenment!’

The illumination of a warrior can come at any time and place, but it can also be easily interrupted.

Chung Yeon, who had missed the opportunity to attain enlightenment by an unexpected visit, trembled with anger. “Who dared to interrupt his enlightenment?”

Just as he was about to scream to punish this insolent, he heard a loud laugh.

“Hahahaha, is the leader?”

Chung Yeon’s mouth, which was ajar, closed.

His anger, which had been increasing rapidly, began to diminish.

It was inevitable. Wasn’t the only way to control anger an overwhelming force?

“Oh, have you come, sasuk?” (term of respect for a senior teacher)

“Hahahaha, yes, yes.”

Chung Yeon immediately rose to see the Plum Blossom Sword Saint approaching with a smile.

‘What are you doing here?’

Chung Yeon’s eyes trembled when he saw the Plum Blossom Sword Saint.

Although he was the leader of Mount Hua, he could not sit in front of the Plum Blossom Sword Saint.

Who was the Plum Blossom Sword Saint? Even before becoming a leader, he was famous all over the world.

He was his respected master, who still occupied the place of the best swordsman of Mount Hua.

Even as the leader, I could not ask Plum Blossom Sword Saint for an audience. I could only see him and receive advice at great ceremonies.

The fact that the Plum Blossom Sword Saint visited him first was surprising.

“What’s going on?”

“Come on, man. Do I need a reason to visit?”

“I didn’t mean to. Sit here.”

Chung Yeon offered the best seat and served tea quickly.

“Here it is.”

“Hmm, did I do it for the leader? I haven’t tried it in a long time.”

“If you came more often, it could serve you better.”

It was a remark full of resentment.

“Hahahaha, if we see each other often, we become uncomfortable. It’s good to see each other from time to time.”

“But isn’t it too rare?”

“Do you believe that?”

Chung Yeon sighed.

“Now, the only old man I can trust in Mount Hua is you. Sometimes, this position of leader is too heavy. If even you don’t help me, who can I turn to?”

“Hahahaha, the brilliant young leader has become a spoiled child.”

Although he said so, the Plum Blossom Sword Saint laughed with laughter, apparently happy.

“You came because you don’t like the tournament to be held in Mount Hua?”

“Don’t you like it?”

“Yes. I’m also concerned about holding a worldly event in a sacred place…”

The Plum Blossom Sword Saint denied his head.

“Worldly matters are worldly matters, but we do not live in paradise. Trying to live apart from the world is also an attachment. Do what you want.”

“Ah…”

They were words full of deep wisdom.

Chung Yeon nodded.

He was relieved. His last concern had been resolved, and he felt great peace.

‘I do not regret having lost the enlightenment.’

There were many who were stronger than him among the elders, and even the Plum Blossom Sword Saint, whom not even a group of elders could overcome.

Although he wanted to improve his martial ability, it was more important to make Mount Hua famous.

“It looks like you came to calm me down.”

Chung Yeon smiled with joy. “But the gaze of the Plum Blossom Sword Saint was hesitant.

“Hahahaha…leader, can I ask you something?”

“Of course, master.”

Chung Yeon nodded energetically, awaiting the teaching of his teacher.

“……Am I really the oldest on Mount Hua?”

Chung Yeon’s expression hardened.

‘Did something happen?’

Normally, that meant that someone had challenged the authority of an elder.

Chung Yeon thought of who had dared to challenge the authority of Plum Blossom Sword Saint in Mount Hua, and bowed his head slightly.

“Of course, master. You’re the oldest on Mount Hua.”

“Hahahaha, right.”

The Plum Blossom Sword Saint smiled kindly.

Seeing his smile satisfied, Chung Yeon relaxed a bit. It didn’t seem to be a big problem.

“Why do you ask that?”

“Leader.”

“Yes, master.”

“If I’m the oldest in Mount Hua, how much can I participate in Mount Hua affairs?”

Chung Yeon felt a tightness in his chest.

‘Why does he say that?’

To say that he will participate in Mount Hua’s affairs using his position as an elder was the same as challenging the leader’s authority. Chung Yeon forced a smile.

What was I supposed to say?

“…you’re the oldest on Mount Hua.”

“Hmm?”

“If you want to do it, who will stop you?”

Chung Yeon was indirectly saying, ‘No one can stop him, but it doesn’t mean he should obey him.’

“Right. So, can I ask you a favor, leader?”

As if he knew this was going to happen, Chung Yeon closed his eyes.

‘Right. It’s not my place.’

The best warrior on Mount Hua is the Plum Blossom Sword Saint. But the Plum Blossom Sword Saint had not participated in the affairs of Mount Hua, and had only been dedicated to martial arts.

Thanks to that, Chung Yeon had managed Mount Hua comfortably. If he wanted me to give up power, he could do nothing.

“……if it is your request, I must grant it to you. Tell me.”

“Hmm.”

Seeing the Plum Blossom Sword Saint blush and feel ashamed, Chung Yeon lost his last hope. He would not do that unless it was something important.

It must be something you can’t ask directly.

‘What can’t I give you?’

I didn’t know why I was doing this, but if the Plum Blossom Sword Saint were to take the lead, Mount Hua would progress even further. Chung Yeon was comforted and closed his eyes.

“Um…”

“Tell me.”

“As the leader has reassured me, I will tell you directly.”

“Yes, master.”

Chung Yeon abandoned his last wish, which was confusing him.

Then he heard the trembling voice of the Sword Saint de la Flor de Ciruelo.

“…… Could you lend me ten gold coins?”

Chung Yeon’s eyes were wide open.

“…….”

“…….”

The two looked at each other with uncomfortable expressions.

Before the intense gaze of Chung Yeon, the best warrior on Mount Hua, who had lived in the martial world since he was a baby, bowed his head with discomfort.

“D… ten gold coins?”

“……Is it too much?”

“No, it’s just…”

What was I supposed to say?

Chung Yeon, with a stunned expression, looked at his teacher, who looked like a shy boyfriend, and said as hypnotized:

“……are you getting married?”

“Hey! What are you saying!”

Saying a 120-year-old virgin gets married is crazy!

“Why do you need so much money all of a sudden?”

“Ahem, there’s something…”

“Perhaps…”

“Huh?”

“You’re not betting?”

“No! This brat!”

The Plum Blossom Sword Saint shouted and complained.

“If you don’t want to give it, say no, why do you ask so much?”

“How can I not ask when you ask for such a large sum of money all of a sudden!”

“I’m not giving the money to the demonic cult! Tell me, whether you give it or not!”

“…Master.”

Chung Yeon, feeling the sweat on his back, said with difficulty:

“I need to know…”

“Aaaaaah!”

The Plum Blossom Sword Saint suddenly rose and shouted:

“You just praise me, but you refuse to give me some money! That’s it! I’ll retire, take care!”

At that moment, Chung Yeon, the leader of Mount Hua, moved at the speed of light.

Chung Yeon, who grabbed the leg of Plum Blossom Sword Saint, who was about to leave, shouted in a broken voice:

“I will give it to you! I will give it to you, master!”

Fortunately, no one was watching.

Chung Yeon was spending the worst day since he became a leader.