Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 441

# 441

**Chapter 441: The lazy one is unlucky (1)**

No one dared to speak easily.

It was a reflection of how heavy the word “Demon Magic” was in the current martial world.

“Demon Magic? You mean, Demon Arts?”

But Wei Yanho was the only exception to that gravity. For him, Demon Arts were nothing more than the techniques practiced by members of the Demon Cult, nothing more and nothing less.

“You’re saying that if you practice Demon Arts, your body rots? Those guys seem fine.”

Wei Jeonghan, without saying anything, looked at Jegal Munin. Understanding his intention, Jegal Munin began to explain:

“To be exact, it’s not just Demon Arts that cause the body to rot. Serious illnesses or infections can also cause it. The problem is that this man is a martial artist.”

Jegal Munin coughed slightly before continuing:

“A martial artist of Tang Jin, the Lonesome Ghost’s level would not collapse so abruptly from an illness. At least there would be prior signs. That this happened without warning can only be explained by Demon Arts.”

“So practicing Demon Arts makes the body rot?”

“To be precise, it would be ‘being affected by Demon Arts’.”

“Mmm…”

“Also, practicing Demon Arts doesn’t necessarily make the body rot, but there are no records of what happens if someone falls into martial madness while practicing them. The Central Plains and the Demon Cult have always been enemies, and they don’t know each other’s martial arts well.”

“Ah, so…”

Wei Yanho scratched his cheek and summarized the situation:

“From your perspective and my father’s, this man was affected by Demon Arts or fell into martial madness while practicing them, right?”

“It’s just a guess.”

“Hmm.”

Wei Yanho’s face became a little more serious.

This was not good. The implications were different than if it had been from practicing the traditional martial arts of the Tang family. As expected, a clear discomfort appeared on Tang Cheongun’s face.

“Even if it’s just a guess, it’s extremely unpleasant.”

“We must consider all possibilities.”

“So you’re suggesting that the Tang family conspired with the Demon Cult?”

Tang Cheongun’s voice mixed anger and murder. Anyone who wasn’t Wei Jeonghan wouldn’t have been able to face this fury directly.

But Wei Jeonghan hadn’t earned the title “Sword of the Righteous Hero” for nothing.

“You know how dangerous it is to leave forbidden zones in an investigation.”

“Grrr…”

Tang Cheongun frowned, as if he was losing in logic.

“I understand your anger. It’s natural. Sichuan has been at the forefront in the fight against the Demon Cult for a long time. Anyone would go crazy upon hearing that they might have allied with their mortal enemy.”

“That’s a relief.”

“I also don’t believe that the Tang family conspired with the Demon Cult. It would be an insult to the members of the Tang family who died in the war against them.”

Upon hearing Wei Jeonghan acknowledge the Tang family, Tang Cheongun’s expression softened slightly.

And this was not a simple flattery, but Wei Jeonghan’s genuine opinion.

Although his relationship with the Righteous Martial Alliance was not good, Sichuan had fought most fiercely against the Demon Cult and suffered the greatest losses. In terms of resentment towards the cult, those in the north could not compare. The martial artists of Sichuan were the ones who jumped out of bed upon hearing about the Demon Cult.

That Tang Cheongun reacted like this even to such suspicions demonstrated his greatness.

“I understand what you mean. But I warn you, do not repeat those words in front of other members of the Tang family. It would be disastrous.”

“I’ll keep that in mind.”

Only someone like Wei Jeonghan could say this in front of the leader of the Tang family. The Master of Divine Abilities had sent him with that intention. Wei Jeonghan may not be a competent investigator, but he was someone who told the truth even with a sword to his throat.

Observing the situation, Wei Yanho interjected:

“So, what’s your opinion, father? That the Tang family practiced Demon Arts?”

“I don’t know.”

“How do you not know? What do we do then?”

“It doesn’t seem like they’ve been affected by Demon Arts. If it were just Tang Jin, maybe, but there are many with the same symptoms. It’s not possible that they’ve all been affected. Unless the Great Demon King has returned.”

“The Great Demon King? Even if the Insane Demon comes, he can destroy the Tang family alone.”

“Without anyone noticing?”

“Mmm, that would be difficult.”

If the Insane Demon came, defeating them would be a piece of cake. But defeating so many in one day without being detected would not be easy.

Even for Wei Yanho, infiltrating the Jegal clan without being seen was impossible. Considering the difference between the Insane Demon and Wei Yanho, and between the Tang family and the Jegal clan, it was a very difficult thing.

“So, the scale tips towards them having practiced Demon Arts?”

“Neither.”

“What is this ‘neither’?”

“If they practiced Demon Arts and fell into martial madness, they could show these symptoms. But is it normal for so many to fall at the same time?”

“It wasn’t at the same time. It happened over the course of several days.”

“Even so, it’s the same. Their achievements and learning rates are different. It’s not possible for them to show similar symptoms at such mechanically close times. Even with a disease, the time when the symptoms appear varies depending on the person.”

“True.”

“That’s why we can’t specify a single cause.”

Wei Yanho pursed his lips.

“So in the end, no one knows the real cause.”

“Mmm.”

Wei Jeonghan looked at Tang Jin gravely.

“But one thing is clear.”

“What?”

Wei Jeonghan looked at everyone before speaking:

“If this is not an internal problem of the Tang family, then it may not be the only place affected. Perhaps we are witnessing the beginning of an event big enough to shake the entire martial world.”

Not even Wei Yanho could say anything at that moment.

***

“What’s going on?”

“What do you mean?”

“Don’t do that to me!”

Tang Yongmin could not contain his anger.

Seeing Jegal Yeom’s brazen expression made him feel like he had swallowed burning coal.

“We agreed to cooperate.”

“So?”

“Then why did you send your son with Wei Yanho? Am I so dumb that I can’t understand the perspicacity of the leader of the Jegal clan? If so, explain it to me in a way that this stupid old man can understand!”

Jegal Yeom gave a subtle smile.

“Do you really need an explanation?”

“Are you mocking me now?”

“Why would I?”

Jegal Yeom had to try hard to contain his laughter.

*”Dumb old man…”*

The martial world is always changing.

Yesterday’s enemy can be today’s friend, and even mortal enemies can unite if there is benefit. While the closed-off Tang family did not understand this, for the Jegal clan it was natural.

“We agreed to work together! Are you going to betray us? Is this the level of loyalty between the Jegal Family and the Tang Family?”

“Of course not.”

Jegal Yeom shook his head, but his eyes were cold.

*”Talking about loyalty when you’re planning to overthrow your leader… What audacity.”*

It was incredible that those preparing a rebellion were talking about principles. Although, on second thought, it was not strange. Humans are always stricter with others. Decency depends on whether they are aware of it or not.

“Then what’s going on?”

“It seems you’re misunderstanding the situation, Elder Tang.”

“What did you say?”

Seeing Tang Yongmin’s face turn red, Jegal Yeom sighed.

He was like an old bull who became furious at the slightest provocation.

“Misunderstanding? Are you saying I’m wrong? It seems I’ve misjudged you. If you continue like this, I won’t stand idly by. I will formally report the Jegal’s betrayal to the leader of the Righteous Heavenly Alliance!”

Jegal Yeom’s eyebrows twitched.

He could have chosen to be patient and explain calmly, but he opted for another approach.

“Elder Tang.”

“… ”

“You better calm your anger while I speak kindly. You seem to forget that you are still an elder, while I am the leader of my clan. If you keep pushing like this, I won’t be so lenient.”

Tang Yongmin closed his mouth.

Although he was seething with rage inside, he could no longer raise his voice at Jegal Yeom’s attitude.

“I’m sorry, Leader Jegal. I got carried away by emotion…”

“It’s understandable. As long as you acknowledge your mistake, we can move forward.”

His words implied that he would not tolerate any more mistakes. Although Tang Yongmin’s face was still full of resentment, he could no longer act impulsively.

Feeling that they could now communicate, Jegal Yeom returned to the main topic.

“I don’t understand why you’re angry. From the beginning, the Jegal clan wasn’t tasked with eliminating Wei Yanho.”

“What do you mean?”

“We agreed to join forces to overthrow Tang Cheongun. Wei Yanho has nothing to do with that.”

“But Tang Cheongun and Wei Yanho are on the same side. It was Tang Cheongun who invited him, how can we separate them?”

*”He doesn’t even call him leader anymore.”*

Jegal Yeom disliked it. Although he had agreed to oppose Tang Cheongun, as clan leader, he did not enjoy witnessing this rebellion. Furthermore, Tang Yongmin and Tang Pyeong paled in comparison to Tang Cheongun.

While it was welcome to have a dumb leader in a rival clan, weakening the Tang family would affect all of Sichuan. Jegal Yeom doubted whether he should trust these fools.

“Unrequited love is sad.”

“Unrequited love?”

“Tang Cheongun invited Wei Yanho, but Wei Yanho doesn’t care about his position. He just wants a leader of the Tang family who cooperates with the Righteous Martial Alliance. He doesn’t care who holds the position, as long as they are more cooperative.”

“Hmm.”

Tang Yongmin’s face turned serious.

“But how could we cooperate with the Righteous Martial Alliance?”

“What does it matter once you’re in power? The problem is before. Wei Yanho is too lazy to come to Sichuan to question you later.”

“Ah…”

Finally, Tang Yongmin nodded, as if he understood. Jegal Yeom sighed quietly.

*”How can someone who aspires to be leader not think about this?”*

He was worried about the future of the Tang family.

*”I should talk to Wei Jeonghan separately.”*

There was something that bothered him.

While thinking about what he should discuss with Wei Jeonghan, Jegal Yeom began to say things he didn’t feel.