Chapter 608

**Chapter 608. Encounter with a Lazy Fellow (3)**

*’This… seems dangerous.’*

Jangil’s mind began to spin rapidly.

No matter how he thought about it, it wasn’t a good idea.

*’Hefei can go to hell.’*

What kind of place was Hefei now?

It was a place where even the renowned Namgung Clan, which had shone for generations, had decided to abandon it.

A place infested with monsters that even the followers of the Demon Cult shunned.

And now what?

Go to Hefei to cure them?

Jangil shook his head violently.

*’How did we end up in this situation?’*

His desire was simple:

Eat well, sleep well, live without problems until he was a hundred years old, and die in peace.

He didn’t even aspire to a happy life with a wife and children (after all, he was a beggar). He just wanted to live without hunger and with tranquility.

But lately, Jangil was realizing how vain his expectations were.

*’With this guy by my side, it’s impossible.’*

Jangil surreptitiously looked up and stared at the back of Wei Yanho’s head, who was walking ahead.

What should he avoid if he wanted to enjoy a peaceful and humble life?

Exactly: Wei Yanho.

Although he was ashamed to say he had lived a long life, Jangil had experienced enough ups and downs. Even for him, someone as troublesome as Wei Yanho was something he had never seen before. And hopefully the last!

Just by being near him, problems rained down.

The scariest thing was that now this guy was actively *seeking* problems.

*’Well, he always caused trouble…’*

Before, Wei Yanho’s messes were things that Jangil ended up entangled in against his will. But now, Wei Yanho himself was stirring everything in his path.

That was really dangerous.

It was like the eye of a hurricane, but now it was moving on its own will.

How could he not be alert?

*’I’m going to die before my time if I keep this up.’*

Accompanying Wei Yanho was like having ten lives, and even that would be insufficient. Everyone who knew him agreed. But even that assessment was a thing of the past.

Now, not even a hundred lives would be enough.

At what point had everything gone so wrong?

Finally, Jangil couldn’t contain his serious and fundamental question:

—Hey, Wei Yanho.

—What?

—We’re going to Hefei, right?

—Can’t you hear well? Why are you asking that now?

—No, I know, but…

He didn’t know where to start.

—No matter how I think about it, I don’t understand why we’re going to Hefei.

—People are dying. Shouldn’t we save them?

—……

That was true.

Everyone had seen what was happening with those infected by the plague in the Tang Family.

Remembering those whose bodies rotted to death, Wei Yanho’s decision seemed obvious.

But…

*’What if I end up dead?’*

It seemed that this guy didn’t understand the gravity of the situation.

But scolding a fierce dog could end in a bite. Maybe if he convinced him calmly…

—But there’s a multitude of lunatics there.

—Yes.

—Curing so many won’t be easy.

—That’s also true.

—If they go crazy and attack us, it’ll be a disaster.

—Why do you keep talking in circles? What do you want to say?

Mistake.

This fierce dog had a horrible temper, but he was also smart.

—Do we really need to do this?

—Wow…

Wei Yanho looked at him in disbelief.

Seeing the contempt in his eyes, Jangil knew he had messed up.

—They say the Beggar Sect has no money but too many principles… And you’re one of them?

Wei Jeonghan also made a disapproving sound.

—Even if you can’t act, you shouldn’t stop those who defend justice. What has the Beggar Sect become?

—What…!

Just when Jangil was trying to defend himself, Jegal Munin intervened.

—I have a small objection to that.

Everyone turned to him.

—The Beggar Sect is still a place full of principles. In the chase at the Baekgeom Fortress, many of its members lost their lives. If we consider their sacrifice in staying behind to save others, it’s not fair to say that their principles have weakened.

—Eh… scholar!

Jangil was sincerely moved.

Of all of them, Jegal Munin was the one he got along with the least. Although he fought a lot with Wei Yanho, that didn’t mean their relationship was bad.

But now, in this situation, Jegal Munin was defending him.

How touching…!

—So, please correct your words about the Beggar Sect. It’s just that this beggar is a lost cause.

—……

—Everywhere there are one or two leeches.

—Amitabha.

Musan nodded in agreement.

—The sacrifices of the Beggar Sect for the martial world are worthy of admiration. It’s unfair for everyone to be criticized because of one beggar.

—That’s right.

Seeing that both Musan and Peng Dogeuk supported him, Jangil’s face turned red.

—Hey, you bastards! What did I say wrong?

Jangil pointed his finger and shouted.

—Is there anyone here who *wants* to go? We’re all going because we’re forced! Someone had to say it! I volunteered! Instead of helping me, you attack me?

—I have no problem.

—Neither do I, benefactor.

—Tsk tsk, what a terrible character this beggar has.

Jangil stepped back, surprised.

*’These crazy bastards!’*

Just when he was about to retort, Wei Yanho spoke.

—Then leave.

—Huh?

—If you don’t want to go, get lost.

—…Can I really?

—Who forced you to follow? You came on your own and now you blame others?

*You* forced me!

You grabbed me by the neck and dragged me here, damn you! At least lie shamelessly!

Thinking about it, he had never explicitly said to follow him to Hefei. But before, when they came here, he dragged whoever didn’t want to come.

—Can I really leave?

—Aren’t I telling you to leave?

—Won’t you say later that I ran away?

—Hey!

Wei Yanho showed his irritation.

—Leave! I’m telling you to leave!

—……

—What do you want then?! If I tell you to leave, you protest! If I tell you not to, you do too! I know beggars complain all day, but there are limits!

Jangil stepped back, hesitant.

It wasn’t the atmosphere he wanted.

—…Then can I really leave?

—Yes! Leave, damn it! Get lost!

Jangil looked around. Everyone was watching him with strange looks.

—…I’ll go with you.

—Ah, damn it!

Wei Yanho kicked him in the butt. Jangil jumped into the air.

Falling to the ground, Jangil shouted:

—What am I supposed to do?! If I leave, you won’t stay quiet!

—So what? Are you going to hit me?

—I’ll just say that the cowardly beggar fled.

—We’re just telling the truth, benefactor. We have no loyalty that forces us to hide our shame.

Jangil gritted his teeth.

—Look who’s talking, monk. Even Buddha would slap you without asking.

—Hahaha, if Buddha hit me, it would be an honor. I would even offer the other cheek.

—That’s something you shouldn’t say lightly…

—Is there a problem?

—No, none.

Just when Jangil was about to say something else, Wei Jeonghan spoke.

—Beggar.

—Yes, Great Hero Wei.

—If you want to leave, do it now.

—No, I…

—This is not a joke.

Wei Jeonghan spoke seriously, and everyone fell silent.

—This is different than before. From now on, it will be more dangerous. I can’t guarantee your lives.

—……

Everyone’s faces turned grave.

—If you choose to die of your own will, I won’t stop you. But I don’t want anyone to be dragged into it by others.

Wei Jeonghan remembered his former comrades.

Those he would never see again.

Back then, they were full of conviction to stop the Demon Cult. He couldn’t despise their passion.

But, after dying?

If they were given another chance, would they choose to die without hesitation?

No, probably not.

Nothing was more foolish than dying dragged by the emotion or passion of others. A man’s life should be decided by himself.

—I know that until now you have felt obligated by the situation. No one will criticize you if you leave. So, if you want to leave, do it now. Don’t risk your lives for pride or vain fame. This is not advice, but a plea.

Everyone looked at Wei Jeonghan in silence.

He had fought against the Demon Cult with more fervor than anyone in the past war. His words had a special weight.

—Great Hero, sometimes you say very obvious things.

But those present were not the type to be intimidated by that weight.

Jangil snorted.

—If you were going to say that, you should have said it before!

—Now!

—We’ve already come this far! At least you could have said it before we got to Hefei!

A rain of complaints fell upon him.

—……

Musan smiled at the scene.

—Hahaha, if he returns alone from here, who knows what will happen to him. It’s easier to say he should die biting his tongue. He won’t even go to a good place after dying, benefactor.

—……

Wei Jeonghan frowned.

He wanted a solemn moment, but these guys weren’t into that game.

—Besides, is there any safe place in the martial world now?

Jangil raised his voice.

—Even if we return to the Righteous Martial Alliance, the danger is the same. If the followers of the Demon Cult or those from the Baekgeom Fortress attack, it will be too late. I prefer to fight where there is at least a chance to change things.

Wei Yanho laughed at Jangil’s words full of determination.

—A moment ago you were constantly complaining, but now you speak well.

—It’s not that I don’t want to go! It’s that they decided everything without consulting me!

—Enough. Everyone knows that beggars are temperamental.

—Grrr.

When Wei Yanho and Jangil calmed the atmosphere, Wei Jeonghan nodded.

—If you all think that way, there’s nothing to do. But be prepared. From now on, it will be worse.

Jangil tilted his head, confused.

They had already passed the most dangerous place. There would be no greater threats for a while. Why was Wei Jeonghan talking like that?

—We arrived.

—Huh?

—Back there.

Wei Yanho pointed with his chin, and Jangil looked towards the forest with tense eyes.