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Taejonbirok Volume 17, Episode 8
Chapter 94: The Lazy Man, Investigating (3)
“Look.”
Wi Yeon-ho looked at Dang Jin with a sullen face.
"Hey, why are you asking me to look at a dying person? Your hobby is strange, too."
“He’s not dead?”
“I almost died.”
Wi Yeon-ho frowned as he looked at Dang Jin, who had dried up like a dried-up snail.
"If the innate energy is shattered, how can a person survive? This person is a burnt-out ember. He's still alive because his martial arts are so strong, but there's no way to restore him."
Wi Jeong-han's face was distorted.
“Is that all?”
"If there was a way, I would have treated him already. This is the Tang family. Even if I don't know much about the martial arts, I know that the Tang family's medical skills are as renowned as their poison techniques. But this person has no answer. Even if So-ah came, it would be the same."
"hmm……."
Wi Jeong-han sighed.
I thought that maybe there was a way for someone like Wi Yeon-ho, but it seems like it was just his wish.
“……Fuck.”
There were two reasons why he had dragged Wi Yeon-ho here.
One is the hope that the dying person can still be saved, and the other is the urgency of having to bring the person back to consciousness so that they can hear testimony about what happened.
But both of those things were broken at the same time.
“……I didn’t know a horse could be this scary.”
“Are you wearing a mask?”
“Yeah, I’m a coin-operator.”
Wi Yeon-ho frowned.
“This is not a horse.”
"huh?"
Wi Yeon-ho said calmly.
“It’s not a coin possession.”
Wi Jeong-han's eyes shook.
He and Dangcheon-gun also expressed similar opinions. However, they were not as convinced as Wi Yeon-ho.
“Why?”
"Simply put, being caught in a trap means taking the wrong path. Your energy doesn't flow where it should, but instead takes a different path."
"yes."
"Then, the energy, with nowhere to go, knocks here and there, trying to find its way back. But behind it, the energy continues to flow. Ultimately, the energy trying to return and the energy flowing in collide. That's what happens when you get caught in a trap."
“Well, that’s a very refreshing expression.”
“Depending on the degree of the collision, stagnant energy may flow again, be blocked, or collide so violently that the surrounding area bursts open, becoming a fire.”
Wi Jeong-han nodded vigorously.
“Yeah. But what does that have to do with this?”
“I don’t have any energy.”
"……huh?"
"Don't you understand? These people are all withered. It's not that their bodies were ruined by the clash of energy, but rather that all the energy within them has been drained. Even if these people were to survive, they wouldn't regain their former strength."
Wi Jeong-han's face became even more stern.
'As expected.'
He was able to find the cause of the feeling of discomfort, or rather, the feeling of deja vu, that he felt.
It's a story I've already heard.
No, it's a situation he's seen with his own eyes countless times.
A human who has withered like a snail without any life, and whose martial arts skills can never be restored, dying naturally over time… … .
"father?"
"hmm……."
Wi Jeong-han shook his head.
“No, it’s nothing.”
“Is everyone like this?”
“……That seems to be the case.”
Wei Yanho's face hardened a little.
"Strange. This doesn't seem like something that could happen naturally. There are many cases where things go wrong when practicing martial arts, but it's unlikely that something like this, like the energy inside your body being sucked out, would happen. And many people are showing the same symptoms?"
"I agree with you. This isn't simply a problem arising from learning martial arts. Something… I know it might sound a bit strange to say this, but I have a feeling there's some kind of conspiracy going on."
“Even if it’s a conspiracy…….”
Wei Yanho scratched his head.
“Is there any benefit to be gained by destroying the Sacheondangga?”
“Wow, you… can even think like that? You’re quite the thinker. I thought you just carried it around.”
“You have to be quick-witted to avoid laziness.”
“……That damn bastard.”
Wi Jeong-han shook his head and said.
“The problem is that there are too many places to profit.”
"yes?"
"Even though the Sacheon Dangga has recently lost some of its power due to someone, they are still treated like grim reapers in Sacheon. Their influence on Sacheon and the world is immense."
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“Influence?”
"Yes, influence. And the actual vested interests are no small feat. The Sacheon Dangga's vested interests in Sacheon alone are likely worth over a thousand gold pieces."
“Hmm.”
Wi Yeon-ho scratched the ball.
In that case, it wouldn't be surprising if someone tried to destroy the Sacheondangga.
“Do prestigious families usually hold that much power?”
“Yes. There are places that do business in the main building, or leases, or whatever… Depending on the location, there are also places that do business in the field.”
“Wow, there’s a lot more to it than I thought.”
"That's only natural. While the old guard, like the old guard, can make a living by receiving money from those who enter the ranks, the clans don't accept disciples from outside, so they need a way to make money."
“But why doesn’t our family do that?”
“…….”
"All we have is tenancy land. Why didn't we do that sooner?"
“I didn’t do it. I did it all.”
"yes?"
“……That’s because I ate it all up.”
“…….”
Wi Yeon-ho wiped his eyes silently.
Guangdongwei, Guangdongwei… … .
Guangdongwei was a truly pitiful place.
"Anyway, I get it. It seems like this is out of our hands now."
“What are you going to do?”
"I have to report. I've brought the adaptation, so I need to ask the soldier what to do."
“Didn’t you say you had a guess?”
Wi Yeon-ho asked casually. It seemed to him that Wi Jeong-han had noticed something.
“It’s not certain. And….”
Wi Jeong-han trailed off.
If what he believes is true, the repercussions will be far-reaching. So, it's best to be cautious about what you say until you're certain.
Even if that's his son.
Wi Yeon-ho also seemed to have noticed that Wi Jeong-han was reluctant to speak.
“You don’t have to say anything. But….”
"hmm?"
Wi Jeong-han looked at Wi Yeon-ho with renewed eyes. It was unusual for Wi Yeon-ho to trail off like that. And with such a serious expression on his face.
“I hope that guess isn’t what I’m thinking of.”
“What does that mean?”
Wi Yeon-ho glanced around.
"Surely, there are countless people who want to destroy the Sacheondang family, just as Father said. If it's as you say, then."
“Yes.”
“But isn’t it because you didn’t have the ability that it hasn’t been accomplished until now?”
“I guess so.”
“……Conversely, it means that there are people who can accomplish things that were previously impossible.”
Wi Jeong-han kept his mouth shut.
Because I understood what Wei Yanho was trying to say.
"If they can do it to Sacheondangga, they can do it elsewhere. If this situation is something someone deliberately caused…"
Wi Jeong-han raised his head and looked at the sky.
Wi Yeon-ho was right. If someone had deliberately caused the current situation, the Sacheondang family wouldn't be the only one exposed to its clutches.
“We need to establish a political alliance as soon as possible.”
At that moment, a soft voice was heard from behind them.
“Of course, I have no complaints about that fact.”
Wi Yeon-ho and Wi Jeong-han turned their heads back.
“Are you here?”
Wi Jeong-han took the lottery.
Dang Yong-min was looking at them with a trembling face.
“Is the investigation going well?”
“Of course.”
Wi Jeong-han's posture was respectful, but not polite. This attitude irritated Dangyongmin.
'You're a country bumpkin, and you trust only one son!'
The status of the Guangdong Wei family and the Sichuan Tang family was incomparable. Even though Wei Zhenghan was the head of the Guangdong Wei family, he could not be compared to him, the elder of the Sichuan Tang family.
But the attitude of the current leader was by no means the attitude one would have towards a superior.
If it were the usual Dang Yong-min, he would never have tolerated it.
But now, Dang Yong-min was demonstrating maximum patience. No, he had no choice but to exert it.
Right behind Wi Jeong-han, who was maintaining a somewhat polite attitude, Wi Yeon-ho raised his chin to the sky and maintained an attitude of 'So what?'
If it had been any other kid, he would have been scolded right away… … .
'If you open your mouth to yell, you'll get a fist stuck in your mouth.'
He has no answer.
What made Wei Yanhu so fearsome wasn't his strength. However powerful Wei Yanhu was, Tang Yongmin, by virtue of his status, had faced countless strong opponents. Among them, there were countless individuals whose reputation and ability surpassed Wei Yanhu's.
But they have something called face.
People become cautious when they have something to lose. No matter how strong you are, you can't act as you please.
Thanks to that, the martial arts world is maintained… … .
'That guy has no sense of dignity.'
And it seemed like there was no thought.
While other powerful beings were like a mighty river, Wei Yanhu was like a sudden, unexpected gust of wind. Unpredictable, and impossible to counter.
If you try to control it clumsily and get caught up in the whirlwind, you'll suffer the humiliation of it all. Dang Yong-min had no desire to end up like Dang Pyeong.
Dangpyeong's nose, which was hit by Wi Yeon-ho, still hasn't returned to its original position.
“Ku …
Dang Yong-min cleared his throat with a loud cough, then completely ignored Wi Yeon-ho and fixed his gaze on Wi Jeong-han.
"It's good to have a connection to the political alliance. That's why the head of the household invited you. But first, you must show us the contents of that connection."
“Are you going to censor it?”
Wi Jeong-han's face hardened slightly. But from Dang Yong-min's perspective, it was only natural.
“If you were to change your position and let the investigation team into your home, would you be okay with everything they saw and heard leaking out?”
"hmm……."
The wise man let out a sigh.
It wasn't like they were using a strong force. If they were to change their positions, it would be the same.
"I understand what you're saying. However, due to the nature of this investigation, I can't reveal the details."
“Then it is impossible.”
"one!"
Wi Jeong-han opened his eyes wide and said.
"I will swear on my family and my name, and I will not write anything unrelated. This will only contain the contents of this incident and the investigation I conducted."
“Listen, Wigaju.”
A slight smile appeared on Dang Yong-min's face.
"In other places, the nicknames 'Zheng He Jia Jian' and 'Guangdong Wei Jia' might have meaning, but this is Tang Dynasty. Here, your nicknames are worthless."
Wi Jeong-han's face hardened.
This was a gross neglect.
Just as Wi Jeong-han was about to open his mouth, a deep voice was heard from behind him.
“Then what is my name?”
“…….”
Wi Yeon-ho asked again, looking at Dang Yong-min who seemed flustered.
“What if I put my name on the line?”
The troublemaker started causing trouble.