Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 454

**Chapter 454: The Lazy One Does a Good Deed (4)**

Both had their reasons.

The problem was who could prove their point more convincingly. In terms of logic, Tang Yongmin might have a slight advantage. But the real problem was that the guy in front of them wasn’t someone who could be convinced by simple reasoning.

Behind the Tang Family’s order to “Get lost!” there was also a hidden calculation.

When facing a calamity they couldn’t handle alone, it was a way of asking for reinforcements. Wei Yanho, ignoring whether he was aware of Tang Yongmin’s intentions or not, grumbled with an irritated expression.

“Is it really that serious to refuse to show that? Why are you getting so angry?”

“But you gave it to me yourself!”

“I handed it over, but I wasn’t the one who created it. I can’t know it perfectly.”

“What about your secret manual then?”

“I don’t have it with me right now.”

Wei Yanho smiled shamelessly as he replied.

“Why carry something I’m not even going to use?”

“Grrrr.”

Tang Yongmin clutched his chest.

‘Why is he making my blood boil like this?’

Each of his words, separately, didn’t seem that offensive, but hearing them together, he felt like his stomach was about to explode.

There was something about that expression and that tone of voice that was exasperating.

“What do you plan to use that secret manual for? And you say you obtained the Sword Emperor’s Treasure but didn’t even learn it?”

“There was no need to learn it.”

“……”

How annoying.

Unbearably annoying.

Tang Yongmin, without realizing it, gritted his teeth.

Yes. Someone like Wei Yanho might not need the Sword Emperor’s techniques.

Besides…

‘It’s subtly useless, isn’t it?’

The clans and sects that obtained the Sword Emperor’s Treasure rushed to decipher its secrets.

Although it was proven to contain the Sword Emperor’s techniques, they couldn’t simply learn a new manual without precautions. They had to make sure it didn’t have fatal flaws.

But the more they analyzed it, the more doubts arose.

Specifically, doubts about whether learning these techniques would really guarantee a significant martial advancement.

Although it was confirmed that they were the Sword Emperor’s techniques, they expected there to be something more, but they couldn’t be sure.

Finally, after repeated studies and confirming that there was no danger in the techniques, the Tang Family allowed those who wished to learn them.

No matter how much they investigated, they couldn’t completely decipher the techniques created by the Sword Emperor. In the end, all that was left was to learn them and experience their effects firsthand.

But, unfortunately, no notable results had been seen so far.

There were even rumors circulating that they had only wasted their time.

“So you didn’t learn them?”

“No. Why learn someone else’s techniques? I have enough trouble mastering my own.”

“……”

Tang Yongmin’s face tightened.

“Yeah, right. You’re right…”

He felt like he had been slapped.

‘Have we completely mastered the Tang Family’s techniques?’

No one could answer affirmatively.

Although he had practiced them all his life, he still hadn’t reached the limit of the Tang Family’s techniques. Even Tang Cheongun, the Dark King, couldn’t say for sure: “I have seen the limit of the Tang Family’s techniques.”

And here they were, coveting someone else’s techniques.

How could they master foreign techniques if they hadn’t even fully assimilated their own?

“You…”

Tang Yongmin tried to say something, but closed his mouth.

‘At least in his attitude towards martial techniques, this kid is a hundred times better than me.’

He didn’t covet what belonged to others and strived to master his own.

Even when it came to the Sword Emperor’s Treasure.

The Sword Emperor’s Treasure.

Who wouldn’t covet the techniques of the Sword Emperor, considered the greatest of all time?

If that manual were in front of them, who could resist the temptation to learn it?

Not even he, who had cultivated all his life, could do it. Not even the monks of Shaolin, who taught to avoid worldly desires, could resist.

But this young man did it effortlessly.

‘There’s a reason for his strength.’

It was obvious, if you thought about it.

There is no strength without a reason.

It was natural that someone who had reached a spiritual state unattainable for others, even after years of training, was strong. As natural as water flowing downhill.

“Not coveting what belongs to others… Heh, heh.”

At that moment, several people came running. They had heard Tang Yongmin’s shout and came.

“What’s going on?”

“So in the end it was you!”

“Do you think you can belittle the Tang Family and get away with it?”

The newcomers, without even asking for the context, pounced on Wei Yanho.

Just when Wei Yanho, feeling unjustly accused, was going to defend himself, Tang Yongmin raised a hand to stop them.

“No. There was a misunderstanding.”

“Huh?”

“I already told you no.”

Seeing Tang Yongmin’s gesture, the newcomers had no choice but to back down. It would be strange to insist if the affected party said there was no problem.

“So, you were saying you needed the secret manual?”

“Yes.”

“Come. I’ll show it to you. It’s not a big deal.”

“Huh?”

Tang Yongmin’s sudden attitude made Wei Yanho uncomfortable.

“Why this change of attitude?”

“It just occurred to me. Maybe I was wrong about you.”

“What?”

Tang Yongmin smiled.

‘Deep down, he’s right.’

It was true that Wei Yanho had humiliated the Tang Family, but if you analyzed it, he had no malicious intentions. Rather, a member of the Tang Family had tried to assassinate him, and when it was discovered, the shame fell on the clan.

Even Tang Cheongun, when trying to resolve the problem, was defeated by Wei Yanho, which increased the humiliation. But, from Wei Yanho’s perspective, he had only defended himself from an assassination attempt.

What was his fault?

His only mistake was being too strong. You can’t blame a martial artist for not letting himself be killed.

‘Something I already knew.’

Tang Yongmin shook his head.

Outside the context of the Tang Family, it was obvious who was at fault. Still, Wei Yanho had never openly complained about the clan, despite their hostility.

‘How shameful.’

Realizing that they had been pressuring a young man who wasn’t even half their age, Tang Yongmin felt his face heat up.

“Could you stop looking at me like that? It gives me the creeps.”

When Tang Yongmin smiled gently at him, Wei Yanho stepped back. He preferred the angry look; this new attitude made him uncomfortable.

“I still need time to process it, so we’ll talk about this later. Follow me. Didn’t you want to get what you were looking for?”

“Well, I guess.”

Wei Yanho, with an ambivalent expression, followed Tang Yongmin. The people present, confused, were left with expressions of bewilderment.

“What’s happening?”

“I have no idea…”

“Why is the Third Elder taking him away?”

“I told you I don’t know.”

The sudden change left even the members of the Tang Family perplexed.

“Here you have it.”

Tang Yongmin handed him the Sword Emperor’s Treasure. Wei Yanho looked at it with a strange expression.

“What’s wrong? Isn’t this what you wanted?”

Wei Yanho shook his head.

“No, this is.”

“Then why that face?”

“…It’s hard to explain. Maybe it’s strange to see it again?”

“Huh?”

Wei Yanho sighed.

‘I should have sold it.’

No one would kick a gourd that rolled to their feet. Someone with his abilities wouldn’t easily give up something that fell into his hands.

He had no choice at the time, but now he regretted it.

“I’m going to read it a bit.”

“Do it.”

Wei Yanho began to read the Sword Emperor’s Treasure calmly.

‘Mmm…’

Tang Yongmin watched Wei Yanho immerse himself in reading and let out a sigh.

‘He seems to be absorbing it.’

Wei Yanho’s serious expression while reading was that of a true martial artist, something not often seen. His concentration was admirable.

Tang Yongmin stood up silently.

Wei Yanho, engrossed in the manual, didn’t even notice that Tang Yongmin had moved. For a moment, the latter considered attacking him by surprise, but instead, he walked to the door and called a servant.

“Bring me tea.”

“Yes, Elder.”

When Tang Yongmin sat down again and the servant brought the tea, Wei Yanho still hadn’t taken his eyes off the manual. Only when the white steam from the tea began to dissipate, Wei Yanho closed the book.

“How is it?”

“Mmm…”

Wei Yanho scratched the back of his neck.

Seeing him hesitate, Tang Yongmin, misunderstanding his reaction, smiled.

“You can speak freely. I already imagined why you wanted to see this manual. You wanted to confirm if it was the cause of the illness, right?”

“How did you know?”

“With age comes insight. Especially for someone like me, who has lived long enough to only have that. If someone like me moves, it must be for something important.”

“Well, you’re right, but it’s not exactly for that.”

“Then?”

“It’s just that…”

At that moment, the door burst open.

Tang Yongmin frowned and looked up.

“What a lack of respect!”

Wei Jeonghan and Jangil entered quickly. Upon learning that Tang Yongmin had taken Wei Yanho away, they feared there would be trouble.

Seeing the two sitting calmly with tea on the table, they stopped dead in their tracks.

“It’s just that…”

“We thought that…”

Tang Yongmin, understanding their concern, clicked his tongue.

“Do I look like someone who can’t help but cause trouble?”

“…We’re sorry.”

“Well, since you’re here, sit down. I suppose you also want to hear the answer.”

“Yes.”

Wei Jeonghan and Jangil, feeling guilty, sat down where Tang Yongmin indicated.

“Please, maintain your composure!”

“……”

Wei Yanho’s words pierced Wei Jeonghan’s heart like a dagger. Of all people, he was the last one who wanted to hear that from Wei Yanho. He wanted to get angry, but Tang Yongmin’s presence dissuaded him.

“Grrr, this isn’t over here.”

Tang Yongmin clicked his tongue and then looked at Wei Yanho.

“So, what’s the result? Is this manual the cause of the illness?”

Wei Jeonghan and Jangil swallowed hard.

The tension was palpable, as if their muscles were about to break.

“According to what I read, that is…”

Wei Yanho looked at those present and finally spoke.