## Chapter 399: The Loafer Causes a Ruckus (4)

«W… what’s going on? Wei Yanho!»

«He’s our enemy! How could we invite him into our home!»

«Leader, what are you thinking!»

The meeting room was in chaos.

Even those who had experienced many things couldn’t find a solution to this unprecedented situation.

Tang Pyeong massaged his head with his fingers:

‘This is a disaster.’

It was understandable.

Although there are many things in the world, this is unusual. He himself was stunned, how could the others be?

«This is an act of treason!»

«……Even if he is the leader, he shouldn’t have done this alone. Asking for help from the Righteous Martial Alliance is already problematic, but why Wei Yanho?»

«Wei Jeonghan, Sword of the Righteous Hero, is not an easy opponent either. That he is causing trouble in the clan… I feel like I’ve swallowed a needle.»

«Hmm… we need a plan.»

When Tang Pyeong was about to speak, the door burst open and someone entered:

«Elder Yi!»

«Are you alright?»

Tang Yongmin, who had entered, waved his hand.

The others stopped talking. But…

‘H… his… nose?’

‘That… won’t heal?’

‘What do we do?’

Everyone stared at Tang Yongmin’s nose.

He had bruises on his face, but that was normal. Bruises disappear. But seeing Tang Yongmin’s nose, which looked sunken, they felt chills and started touching their own noses.

‘Ignore it.’

‘Look away.’

But, isn’t it human nature that when you try to ignore something, you see it more?

Tang Yongmin, who felt everyone staring at him, made a disgusted expression. Everyone looked at the ceiling or counted the patterns on the table.

«Khm!»

Tang Yongmin cleared his throat and sat down:

«Elder Yi.»

Tang Pyeong tried to change the subject:

«The leader has gone too far.»

«Hmm!»

Tang Yongmin nodded vigorously.

This was not something the leader should do. Especially now that his position was weak. And this was not a personal matter.

Even if Tang Cheongun had all the power, Tang Yongmin would have opposed his decision.

This matter was serious.

«That members of the Righteous Martial Alliance are causing trouble in the Tang family is already terrible, but Wei Yanho? Doesn’t he have any pride? He was the one who suffered the most because of Wei Yanho, how can he make that decision?»

«Doesn’t he have any pride? He was the one who suffered the most because of Wei Yanho, how can he make that decision?»

«He wants to die together. What difference is there between this and wanting to be humiliated together?»

«Silence.»

When Tang Yongmin spoke, the uproar ceased.

Although he had been defeated by Wei Yanho, his authority had not completely disappeared.

‘Anyone would have been the same.’

No one denied Tang Yongmin’s ability. If someone so powerful had been defeated in one blow, anyone would have been the same.

It wasn’t strange that Tang Cheongun had lost. The fact that Tang Cheongun had fought against Wei Yanho proved his strength.

«I understand your opinions. My opinion… khm! It’s similar.»

Tang Yongmin touched his nose several times. It seemed like he was having trouble breathing because his nose was sunken.

«If we consider the reputation and the future of the Tang family, this shouldn’t have happened. I know how serious this is. But…»

Tang Yongmin sighed:

«There is no other way.»

«Elder.»

«Listen to me.»

Tang Yongmin said seriously:

«If he hadn’t come, there would be no problem, but he is already here. And he was invited by the leader. If we try to kick him out, we won’t recover our reputation, but we will be seen as those who kicked out a guest. We will lose our reason.»

«True.»

Tang Pyeong supported Tang Yongmin:

«From our point of view, he is an enemy, but from his point of view, he is a guest who was invited by an enemy.»

«Hmm…»

«If we act recklessly, the world will think that we didn’t reject an enemy’s invitation, and they will criticize our cowardice for inviting an enemy and then kicking him out.»

«Are you saying that we shouldn’t do what we must do for fear of criticism?»

«We must do what we must do. But this is not something we must do.»

«That’s just a play on words!»

«A play on words?»

Tang Pyeong’s expression turned cold:

«Think calmly. We have been able to handle most things because we are the Tang family. But now we are not. As you know, the world no longer respects the Tang family. They are laughing at us. They are waiting for an opportunity to attack us for having been defeated by a young man. Giving them an opportunity to attack us is not smart.»

«Hmm…»

The atmosphere in the room became heavy.

Everyone agreed that the Tang family’s situation was not good.

A clan can dominate because its name has more power than its actual strength. The Tang family had skillfully used the power of its reputation and rumors. The fear that the name of the Sichuan Tang family inspired had given them many advantages. But now, thanks to Wei Yanho, they were facing their greatest crisis.

«Let’s ask for help from the Righteous Heavenly Alliance.»

«But this is an internal matter. Although we are part of the Righteous Heavenly Alliance, asking for help for an internal matter…»

«This is not something common. If we try to solve it easily, we could suffer great losses. Isn’t that what the Jegal family is for?»

«Hmm.»

«Don’t try to avoid small losses. That could result in big losses.»

Tang Pyeong looked at Tang Yongmin.

Tang Yongmin nodded:

«Send a message to the Jegal family. Tell them I want to talk to them.»

This was very significant.

It was natural that there would be objections. Sending a message meant that the leader’s influence in the Tang family had diminished.

«Understood.»

But they agreed that hiding the problem would not solve it.

«Then… we must discuss what to do with those from the Righteous Martial Alliance…»

Tang Pyeong shrugged:

«There won’t be any problems. As they are guests, they won’t cause trouble from the start.»

«True.»

«I will send an urgent message to the Jegal family. In the meantime, we can yield a little.»

«Yes, do it that way.»

But they didn’t know…

Why Wei Yanho was Wei Yanho.

Why Wei Yanho was considered an infernal person who brought bad luck to Jangil.

***

«Serve.»

Although there was plenty of delicious food, no one started eating. Even Jangil, who loves food, was just playing with his chopsticks.

«Don’t you like the food?»

When the Dark King asked, Wei Yanho smiled:

«You live here, so it’s not strange, but who would eat in the Sichuan Tang family?»

«Hmm?»

«Not even the Beggar Sect come to ask for food here, they are so worried about being poisoned.»

«Ha ha ha, are you saying I poisoned the food?»

«I don’t think you did it on purpose. But there are many rumors that the Sichuan Tang family puts poison in the food to develop immunity. Even if you know it’s false, you feel uncomfortable.»

«Ha.»

The Dark King blinked.

He hadn’t thought about that. Even if someone thought about it, no one would make a food offering in front of him.

«But, did the people from the Righteous Heavenly Alliance eat well?»

«They must have taken antidotes. But we didn’t prepare them.»

«Hmm.»

The Dark King sighed:

«Should I bring antidotes?»

«It’s okay. I just feel uncomfortable. Would you poison your guests? If you do…»

The Dark King understood what Wei Yanho meant.

‘To die.’

That had to be it.

Cold sweat ran down his back.

‘Does this guy eat kings as an appetizer?’

He felt it clearly.

Wei Yanho was different. Before, he seemed like a strong young man. That’s why the Dark King had attacked him.

But now…

‘I can’t beat him.’

If the previous Wei Yanho could defeat the Dark King in his dark energy, now he could use that dark energy to poison the Dark King.

The sharp energy was suffocating. And it seemed that his personality had become more unpleasant.

‘I must be careful.’

He didn’t want to fight him again.

Although he felt uncomfortable for having invited Wei Yanho, who had become more unpleasant, what could he do?

‘This is the true human toxin.’

The Dark King was sure that he had brought the most powerful poison to the Tang family. It was very dangerous. If he handled it badly, he could die, and the Tang family too.

The Dark King tried to convince Wei Yanho carefully:

«If you feel uncomfortable, I’ll try it first.»

«It’s okay.»

Wei Yanho took food with his chopsticks, showing that he was serious.

The Dark King felt confidence when he saw that Wei Yanho was not afraid of being poisoned, and poured alcohol:

«Have a drink.»

«Yes.»

The Dark King served alcohol to Wei Yanho and smiled:

«Have a good trip. Thank you for coming.»

«Forget the introduction, let’s get to the point. What’s up?»

The Dark King said with an uncomfortable expression upon hearing Wei Yanho’s direct words:

«Actually…»