Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 448

**Chapter 448. The lazy One Launches (3)**

Wei Jeonghan’s words drew everyone’s gazes to him.

And most of those gazes contained displeasure.

Everyone knew why Wei Jeonghan had to participate in this meeting. They also understood that the current situation was no longer limited to just the Tang Family. As a representative of the Righteous Martial Alliance, he had more than enough right to be here.

In their minds, they understood.

However, the moment Wei Jeonghan opened his mouth, they couldn’t avoid the impression that he was interfering in the internal affairs of the clan. Completely giving up the pride of being the Tang Family of Sichuan was simply impossible.

Although they didn’t like it, everyone tried hard to suppress their discontent.

Because the Patriarch hadn’t spoken, and because Tang Yongmin was silent.

“You say you have questions?”

It was true that the Patriarch’s current position was questionable, but in the end, he was still the Patriarch. Especially in front of an outsider like Wei Jeonghan, they couldn’t afford to undermine his authority.

“Yes.”

Wei Jeonghan also maintained the utmost courtesy towards the Dark King.

“If I have questions, I must ask them.”

Once permission was obtained, Wei Jeonghan wasted no time. In situations like this, there was no room for beating around the bush.

“Allow me to ask the venerable elders: do you really not have any clues?”

Tang Yongmin frowned.

“What are you implying by that?”

“Literally what I say. Do you really not have any clues?”

“Hey, Leader of the Wei Family!”

Although Tang Yongmin raised his voice sharply, Wei Jeonghan kept his expression cold.

“Do you think we are hiding something?”

“That’s not my intention.”

“Then what…?”

“The incident has already happened.”

Wei Jeonghan interrupted Tang Yongmin.

“Clearly and evidently. So obvious that it can no longer be denied.”

His words had undeniable weight.

Even Tang Yongmin had no choice but to listen.

“But although we have the result, the cause is missing. I don’t think you are hiding something. If at this point you were still hiding information, it wouldn’t be malice, but stupidity. And I don’t think the venerable elders of the Tang Family of Sichuan are fools. If they were, they would never have reached their current position.”

“Ahem.”

Tang Yongmin showed discomfort.

“The matter has grown more than expected. Something of this magnitude must have a cause. Everything, from what you considered trivial to what you overlooked!”

Wei Jeonghan looked at each of those present carefully.

“Please, reflect again. Even the smallest details serve. Anything, however minimal the suspicion, must be investigated. Everyone knows how serious the situation has become.”

“Before that…”

Tang Cheongun spoke firmly.

“Shouldn’t you also share what you know?”

“…”

“I was the one who invited you, but I am the Patriarch of the Tang Family of Sichuan. I cannot allow only us to reveal information.”

“In the midst of this…”

“Precisely for that reason. If it weren’t so, we might consider it a favor. But now, there may be no future to collect that debt.”

They were chilling words as justification.

That’s why there was no other choice but to accept.

“I don’t have concrete information.”

“Then let’s change the approach. At least share your suspicions. If you show sincerity first, we will respond accordingly. I don’t want you to later boast of having solved everything while remaining silent here.”

The current Tang Cheongun was undoubtedly the Patriarch of the Tang Clan. Although he himself had invited Wei Jeonghan, he made it clear that he would not tolerate the clan losing out.

It was impossible to hide something and obtain benefits in front of that Tang Cheongun.

Wei Jeonghan had no choice but to share what he knew.

“Patriarch, I can’t go against you.”

With a low sigh, Wei Jeonghan began to speak.

“I believe that the Demon Cult is involved in what is happening.”

“That’s obvious.”

Wei Jeonghan nodded.

“The symptoms of demonic possession are identical to those of the Blood Explosive Dan.”

The mention of the Blood Explosive Dan changed the atmosphere instantly.

Some nodded immediately, while others showed expressions of horror, as if they hadn’t expected it.

“Blood Explosive Dan…”

Tang Cheongun’s reaction was different. He knew about this, but he murmured as if to further dramatize the reactions of the other elders.

“Blood Explosive Dan. So, are you suggesting that our clan/family conspired with the Demon Cult to obtain them?”

“That would be absurd.”

“Could you clarify what is absurd?”

Wei Jeonghan stared at Tang Cheongun.

This was a duel of wills.

Although they had been on the same side until now, the moment Tang Cheongun felt that the clan was in danger, he returned to his true nature as Dark King.

In that case, there was no reason to be complacent. Too much was at stake.

“Even if the Tang Family had done something as incredible as allying with the Demon Cult, I doubt they would be so stupid as to test the Dan on their own descendants.”

“Leader of the Wei Family!”

“It’s just a hypothesis.”

Tang Cheongun’s eyes turned dangerous. There were things that, even as a hypothesis, should not be said.

“This is the Tang Family.”

“Yes. And also part of the martial world. Don’t forget it. This matter is no longer just about the Tang Family. If we worry about appearances, we could lose the opportunity to solve it.”

“We will decide that. It is not your place, Leader of the Wei Family, to tell us what to do. If the clan falls for maintaining our honor, it will be our decision!”

“No.”

Wei Jeonghan denied firmly.

“If the consequences were limited to the Tang Family, perhaps. But this goes beyond that. As it affects the safety of the Central Plains, I will not consider the honor of the Tang Clan.”

“Hey, Leader of the Wei Family!”

Wei Jeonghan didn’t respond, he only turned his head to look at Tang Cheongun.

“Everyone knows that you came as an envoy of the Righteous Martial Alliance. But even if the Supreme Sovereign himself came, he couldn’t speak like that in the Tang Family.”

“Make no mistake, Patriarch Tang.”

“…What did you say?”

Wei Jeonghan’s aggressive language took the Dark King by surprise.

“Right now, I am not here as an envoy of the Alliance. I am here as the Sword of the Righteous Hero of the martial world. Even if I resigned from the Alliance, my position would not change. If I can prevent this terrible event from spreading through the Central Plains, I am willing to antagonize the Tang Family.”

“Is that your answer as Leader of the Wei Family?”

“No. It’s Wei Jeonghan’s answer.”

Tang Cheongun couldn’t say anything else.

‘Sword of the Righteous Hero…’

He remembered it.

And the elders would too.

Although the years had softened him, he was the Sword of the Righteous Hero. A madman capable of cutting down even his allies if it served justice.

Those who remembered the origin of that title couldn’t help but frown.

In the past, the Sword of the Righteous Hero was someone who had earned his reputation only with fervor. That’s why they could mock his justice.

But what about now?

Who would dare to mock the current Sword of the Righteous Hero?

“Things have changed too much.”

His words about dispensing with the support of the Alliance didn’t sound empty. Tang Cheongun bit his lip.

‘That farmer from Guangdong has grown a lot.’

Not even the name of the Tang Family of Sichuan could intimidate Wei Jeonghan. In the past, the Wei Family of Guangdong was just a minor family known locally, but under the leadership of Wei Jeonghan and Wei Yanho, their status had grown exponentially.

Especially Wei Yanho was a problem.

His current position in the martial world was already enormous, but his future potential was unimaginable. How could they handle someone who, at such a young age, aspired to be the strongest under the sky?

It wasn’t just a matter of reputation. They couldn’t even match him, having been soundly defeated. Even if the entire clan acted, there was no guarantee of victory.

Ignore and threaten Wei Jeonghan in this situation?

‘Impossible.’

Tang Cheongun had no choice but to shut up.

Wei Jeonghan looked at everyone coldly.

“I am not looking to confront the Tang Family. Solving this is urgent for you too. Cooperate. We must solve it.”

“Mmm…”

While Tang Cheongun pondered, Tang Ping intervened.

“Leader of the Wei Family.”

“Yes, Venerable Elder.”

“I understand what you are saying. But think about it. Those affected are our young people. Are we crazy to hide the cause of their suffering?”

“I’m not saying you’re hiding it. I’m saying you might have overlooked it.”

“But…”

“Venerable Elder, the situation is serious.”

“I know, but…”

“No. It’s more serious than you think. Don’t you really see it?”

“Huh?”

Wei Jeonghan spoke seriously.

“The first to suffer the attacks were subdued without difficulty. But the second ones were different. Without my son, they would not have been so easy to control. Do you know what that means?”

Tang Cheongun responded with a tense face.

“That the symptoms worsen with each attack?”

“No.”

Wei Jeonghan denied.

“Then?”

“The strongest were the last to be affected. That means…”

Wei Jeonghan looked around. Those who understood paled.

“It might not be over. And the next to be affected will be stronger than the previous ones. Neither the elites of the clan nor the elders are safe. What if, however remote the possibility, any of those present here suffer the same symptoms?”

Gulp.

Somewhere, someone swallowed saliva.

The Family was already on the verge of collapse just from the attacks of the young people. If incomparably stronger warriors were affected, how could they stop them?

The elders began to imagine terrifying scenarios.

“If we don’t find the cause soon, the worst could happen. Perhaps the Tang Family should put an end to its long history.”

An icy silence filled the room.

Thanks to Wei Jeonghan, some fully understood the situation.

“Then what should we do?”

“Tell us. Any detail, however small! Any suspicion! Let’s solve it together.”

It was the moment when Wei Jeonghan took the initiative in the Tang Family of Sichuan.