Chronicles of the Lazy Sovereign Novel - Chapter 494

Chapter 494 – The Lazy One Trembles (4)

That voice sounded a bit strange.

A benevolent voice.

Soft and warm, like the words of a grandfather who has his grandson sitting on his lap.

And yet, those who heard it inexplicably felt a chill.

Anyone with a minimum of insight couldn’t help but realize that the situation was no longer a joke.

“Ehm…”

Jegal Yeom opened his mouth.

He had to say something.

But what was he supposed to say in this situation? Not even his brilliant mind could keep up with the events.

“It wasn’t that hard to deduce.”

Wei Yanho shrugged.

“Well, let’s just say if it wasn’t for that, you wouldn’t have had a reason to come.”

“It could be that I came with good intentions towards you.”

“My master says those cases are extremely rare.”

“Rare?”

“Yes. People may have good intentions towards others, but they rarely move out of pure kindness. The so-called saints or virtuous people endure hardships to help others because they get satisfaction from doing so, but if they don’t get that satisfaction, they wouldn’t bother. And I’m not someone who inspires pity, so you wouldn’t have a reason to come just out of kindness.”

“…Your master?”

“Yes.”

“Wow, he sounds like a pretty tough guy.”

“Words don’t do him justice.”

Wei Yanho grimaced.

“My master isn’t the type of person who bleeds if you prick him with a needle, but the type who stabs you with a knife if you try to prick him with a needle.”

“That seems like it. But that wouldn’t give you certainty that I came to kill you, would it?”

“That wasn’t difficult either. Because I know who you really are.”

“My identity?”

“Yes. Your real identity.”

Wei Yanho shrugged again.

“My identity… Do you mean you knew beforehand that I come from Baekgeom Fortress? That Baekgeom Fortress is your enemy?”

“No, I didn’t know. I just found out.”

“Then what does that mean?”

Wei Yanho chuckled.

“Come on, don’t pretend you don’t know.”

“I don’t understand what you mean.”

The Heavenly Flowing Sword seemed genuinely confused. Even those present were starting to think Wei Yanho was wrong.

But Wei Yanho, with a meaningful expression, held everyone’s gaze.

“Well, it’s like this. There’s a place that, no matter what, I could never ally with. A place that really wants to see me dead.”

“What great resentment do you have with Baekgeom Fortress?”

“It’s not the Fortress.”

“…”.

“Of course, I also have my differences with them. I wonder how Nokrim Pung is doing. Personally, although his current form is fine, I prefer his elegant appearance from before. Pass him the message if you see him. Anyway, I also have problems with them, but they’re not enough for me to come all the way here. However…”

Wei Yanho paused dramatically.

Wei Jeonghan tried to say something but held back. He wanted to reprimand him for interrupting an elder, but, unlike his casual tone, Wei Yanho’s eyes were cold as ice.

‘He’s not joking.’

Only then did Wei Jeonghan notice the invisible daggers crossing the air between them. He looked around and saw that everyone was silent, not knowing how to react.

The tension was palpable.

And in the midst of that tense silence, Wei Yanho finally spoke.

“With the Demon Cult it would be different.”

Demon Cult.

The weight of that name was always enormous.

But in this context, that word resonated with even more force.

“…Demon Cult?”

The Heavenly Flowing Sword shook his head, with genuine confusion.

“What are you talking about?”

It was evident that he didn’t understand anything.

Could Wei Yanho be wrong?

“Are you implying… that I have connections with the Demon Cult? That that’s why I came to kill you?”

“Isn’t it?”

The Heavenly Flowing Sword let out a laugh.

“I must admit you have an overflowing imagination. But as everyone here knows, Baekgeom Fortress doesn’t have good relations with the Demon Cult.”

“…”.

“They are people we would want to behead instantly. Why would I want to kill you on their orders?”

Tang Cheongun supported the Heavenly Flowing Sword.

“I think so too. You can accuse him of many things, but relating him to the Demon Cult is going too far.”

“Mmm…”

Many nodded.

Some even admired the Heavenly Flowing Sword’s temperance. In the martial world, there was no worse insult than being accused of serving the Demon Cult. Martial artists could endure insults to their parents, but not being called followers of the Cult.

And yet, the Heavenly Flowing Sword didn’t get angry at such an accusation from a junior, which only increased the admiration towards him.

“Young man, you have been very discourteous.”

Even Jegal Yeom tried to reason with Wei Yanho. Jangil, from behind, pulled on his sleeve, risking intoxication with his poison, so inappropriate his words seemed to him.

“Wow.”

Wei Yanho clicked his tongue.

“I don’t understand why so much fuss about insulting someone who came to kill me a little.”

Just when someone was going to reply, Wei Yanho continued quickly.

“Besides, it wasn’t even an insult. It’s the truth.”

“Truth?”

“Yes.”

The Heavenly Flowing Sword’s face tensed slightly.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. As much as I don’t care about my reputation, I’m not patient enough to tolerate being called a follower of the Demon Cult. If you can’t explain yourself properly, I won’t forgive you.”

“You came to kill me and now you talk about forgiveness.”

Wei Yanho sneered.

His attitude was extremely discourteous.

‘But he’s right.’

Jangil, who had frowned at Wei Yanho’s taunts, couldn’t help but feel the incongruity.

What good are manners with someone who came to kill you?

Just because the Heavenly Flowing Sword maintained appearances, Wei Yanho seemed the rude one. Does a stab hurt less if it’s given to you politely?

The Heavenly Flowing Sword had already indirectly admitted that he came to kill him. What good were formalities then?

“If you don’t understand, I’ll explain it to you. At first, I didn’t know either. But then I thought something didn’t add up.”

“What doesn’t add up?”

“That day, after meeting you, I ran into members of the Demon Cult. I remember it clearly because it was the first time I had seen them.”

“And?”

“Don’t you find it strange?”

Wei Yanho smiled mockingly.

“Right after seeing you, I ran into the Cult. That’s not something that happens by chance.”

“Ha…”

The Heavenly Flowing Sword laughed disdainfully.

“And that’s why you think I have connections with the Cult?”

“Yes.”

“Then, if on your way you had run into a Shaolin monk, would it mean that I have connections with Shaolin? Or with the disciples of Wudang if you had seen one? And if you saw a wolf, would it be that I control wolves?”

It was a mockery.

But Wei Yanho didn’t flinch at the sarcasm.

“You said it yourself.”

“What did I say?”

“That you wanted to behead them instantly.”

The Heavenly Flowing Sword’s eyes cooled.

“With any other place, I would have understood. But, how many people were there on that mountain? And of all of them, just members of the Cult? And you didn’t notice?”

Wei Yanho chuckled.

“If it had been a dog letting a piece of meat pass by, I would understand. At that moment I didn’t notice, but then I realized how strange it was. If I, who barely had experience, noticed it, how come you didn’t? Seriously? Come on, I don’t believe it.”

“…”.

Wei Yanho shrugged.

“There are many strong people in this world. My master told me that even if I went out into the martial world now, there wouldn’t be many who could rival me, but I think he was wrong. Even monkeys fall from trees. I had already seen people that I wasn’t sure I could win against, but when I saw you, I understood. ‘Ah, there are many strong people in the world.’ Yes, at that time you were stronger than me. And you couldn’t have not noticed.”

Those present who understood where this was going tensed up.

“Yes, you were strong. Very strong. So, you obviously knew that those Cult members were there. And yet you let them be. If you really wanted to behead them instantly, there are only two possibilities.”

Wei Yanho raised his bloody hand and pointed at the Heavenly Flowing Sword.

“Either you weren’t as strong as I thought, or you had a reason to let them be. Which one do you think it is?”

He had said everything he had to say.

Those who needed to hear it had heard it.

And people showed with their actions which side seemed more convincing to them.

Those who were close to the Heavenly Flowing Sword moved away from him. They weren’t fleeing, but they kept their distance, forming a semicircle around him.

“He he.”

The Heavenly Flowing Sword laughed uncomfortably.

“I should have paid more attention when they talked about you. You are much more cunning than I thought.”

“He he, I’m very flattered. But, eh…”

Wei Yanho shook his head from side to side.

“You better be careful. I don’t like those from the Cult. I’ve never liked them, but recently they did something that made me so angry that I want to tear them to pieces. So, I won’t be merciful.”

“Ha ha ha, I made a mistake.”

The Heavenly Flowing Sword’s eyes turned icy.

“I should have killed you then.”

Murder.

An aura of pure killing intent emanated from the Heavenly Flowing Sword, something unimaginable for someone who had always been so affable.

Everyone instinctively recoiled from that aura.

‘This is bad…’

Tang Cheongun gritted his teeth.

Was this murderous aura coming from the Heavenly Flowing Sword? Did the man known for his kindness have this dark side?

Even at a distance, the tingling in his limbs was unbearable. And Wei Yanho, who was receiving that aura head-on?

He looked towards him urgently, but Wei Yanho remained unperturbed, as if that was not a threat to him.

“Do you admit it?”

“And if I tell you no, would you believe me?”

“No.”

“Then what does it matter if I admit it or not? For you, I’m already a servant of the Cult.”

“Come on, don’t try to slip away with words. Be a man and admit it or deny it. You’re supposed to be the Heavenly Flowing Sword, but you evade everything.”

“Ha ha ha ha.”

The Heavenly Flowing Sword laughed heartily.

“I’ll give you that answer before I behead you. I don’t want you to die with doubts.”

“I think there’s a misunderstanding.”

“Misunderstanding?”

Wei Yanho dropped his arms.

“When I said you were strong, I meant back then. You already missed your chance.”

Wei Yanho moved his hands and brought them to his waist.

“…”.

Not finding his sword, he grimaced and looked at those present.

“Ah, before we start, can someone lend me a sword?”

“…”.

Everyone was speechless.