The World’s Greatest is Dead

The World’s Greatest is Dead – Chapter 134

Liaoning Bang Family.

A once-famous family located in Liaoning.

No, calling it a famous family would be laughable since they bought their reputation and honor with money. In reality, they were never truly a prestigious family.

If they had been a prestigious family, they would have produced at least one or two extraordinary martial artists. However, the Bang family had no such noteworthy figures.

Ah, if we had to point out someone, wouldn’t it be my father? He was the most famous person in the history of the Bang family.

‘But not in a good way.’

A notorious philanderer in Liaoning.

He was so infamous that it was widely known among women to run away if they saw a handsome middle-aged man with the surname Bang.

It was so embarrassing that I couldn’t show my face in public.

At this point, let me confess that I’ve lied about my surname countless times because I was too ashamed to reveal it.

Though we were a martial family, we were neither treated as one nor respected, making our situation laughable.

Even my older brother, the young sect leader of this insignificant family, was no different from our father.

The only hope, my nuna, had run away, and I, the youngest, was just looking for the right moment to escape as well.

That was the Bang family that I knew.

‘… And what is this revelation?’

Yu Chun-gil’s unexpected behavior left me feeling awkward. I never knew the Bang family’s mind technique had such power.

Was it just me? Probably no one else knew either.

‘Of course, they wouldn’t know.’

That conceited and self-centered father of mine wouldn’t have known this.

If he did know.

‘He would have sold the mind technique long ago.’

I had no trust at all in my father. This was a certainty.

Moreover, ‘Normally, this wouldn’t be known.’

According to the common sense of the Central Plains, no one would commit the insane act of learning another mind technique while already proficient in one.

To find this out, one would have had to master two mind techniques in the first place.

‘Who would be crazy enough to do that?’

What kind of lunatic would attempt this? Even I found it fascinating.

And because of that, I understood why they found me fascinating now.

“… You’re saying the Bang family’s mind technique is regulating it?”

『Yes.』

The energy of the Tang family and the energy of the Blue Moon Sect.

The Bang family’s mind technique was said to be adjusting them so they wouldn’t clash and explode.

What on earth is going on?

‘… What is this really?’

Did our family’s mind technique really have such power?

No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t understand.

‘Why does this third-rate mind technique have such power…?’

Since learning it, it had been absolutely useless. Now, suddenly, it had a use?

‘Is it real?’

A power that no one knew about?

Really.

‘My father and brother wouldn’t know… right?’

Even though I was sure they wouldn’t know, I was still a bit hesitant.

If this was powerful enough to surprise Yu Chun-gil, it must have been tremendous.

It was truly perplexing that the Bang family had been unaware of this.

‘Should I report this?’

Having discovered this, should I report it to the family? I pondered it for a moment.

‘No… I must keep my mouth shut.’

I quickly shook my head. Absolutely not.

The moment this reached my father’s ears.

‘He would surely find a way to sell it.’

If it came to that.

‘Even if it gets sold, our family would be destroyed in an instant.’

A mind technique that prevents other mind techniques from causing an explosion in the body.

Even though my knowledge of the Central Plains was limited, I knew the value of this technique.

It definitely had a fraudulent power. I realized how valuable it was, so how would others perceive it?

‘A bloodbath would surely follow.’

Instead of wonder or admiration, a sense of anxiety and dread came over me.

An immeasurable gem lay hidden within our family’s seemingly worthless mind technique.

The moment someone learns about it and decides to sell the technique.

‘Numerous factions would come after it.’

The Five Great Families, the Nine Great Sects, and even the Evil Faction would show up from all sides, each wanting to take our mind technique.

And then, ‘My father isn’t smart enough to think and act like this.’

That incompetent and thoughtless old man wouldn’t act while considering such things.

Absolute certainty and belief.

I had unyielding faith in my father’s incompetence.

『… That’s remarkable in a different sense. What on earth has he been doing…?』

“What could he have been doing? It’s useless even to say it.”

Every woman who was considered beautiful in the local area knew my father’s name.

Some not only knew his name but might also have known how many moles he had on his back.

It was said that even the matron of a well-known merchant group in the area had ties with my father.

‘That’s also why our household hasn’t collapsed despite all the gambling and extravagance.’

Money kept coming from somewhere.

Despite being a martial arts family, money flowed in without any significant activities.

I didn’t even want to ask where it came from since it disappeared as soon as it arrived anyway.

『It’s strange. Didn’t they say bad rumors were spreading about him?』

Even though there were already warnings to be cautious of my father, how could this all still happen?

“That’s what makes it impressive.”

『A—!』

Yu Chun-gil clapped his hands as if he had an epiphany.

‘Knowing that excrement is filthy yet still approaching it.’

A level of capability that eliminates the concept of avoiding something because it’s dirty.

In that regard, my father was undoubtedly the “World’s Greatest”.

A person who was keenly aware of his own brilliance and knew how to exploit it.

However, beyond that, he was so incompetent that he ruined everything around him.

That was my view of my father.

“… So, I must protect this mind technique at all costs.”

The power held by the Bang Family’s mind technique must never be known to my father.

I had to hide it no matter what. With that determination, I frowned.

『Hmm.』

Yu Chun-gil nodded his head at my words.

『A good choice.』

Thankfully, Yu Chun-gil reacted as if he agreed with me.

『If you possess such power, even the reclusive old monsters might show interest. If it comes to that, countless people will take you away and dissect you for research. It’s best to keep your mouth shut.』

“… Dissect me, you say…?”

I had never considered it that far. Yu Chun-gil’s words jolted me awake.

『It’s only natural. If it’s known that you possess an unheard-of mind technique, how many people will run amok?』

The extent to which they would run amok was beyond my expectation… certainly.

‘Even the Broken Heaven Palace will move?’

Yu Chun-gil warned that even people whose current whereabouts were unknown might move.

I decided it would be best to keep my mouth shut no matter what. As I thought so…

『However.』

Yu Chun-gil spoke as if something was bothering him.

『Could it be possible that your family really didn’t know about this?』

“Yes, they didn’t know. There’s no way those people could know.”

How could they possibly have known something like this?

If they had known, how could they have remained a mere third-rate martial arts family?

I absolutely believed my family was unaware.

『Hmm… really?』

Yu Chun-gil nodded, albeit with a slightly puzzled expression, before affirming.

『If you say so, then that’s the case.』

He brushed it off as if it weren’t a significant issue. Moreover…

『Anyway, what’s more important right now is the Poison King, isn’t it?』

There was something more pressing that required attention.

“Yes, I think so too.”

If I wanted to keep this hidden, the Poison King would become an issue.

‘Why did I have to use it in front of the Poison King…?’

I used the Sky Filling Flower Rain technique in front of the Poison King.

The Poison King wasn’t a fool and would know that the Sky Filling Flower Rain couldn’t be used without the Tang Family’s mind technique.

Currently, the Poison King was probably riddled with questions.

He must be racking his brains trying to figure out how I had used it.

‘Tsk.’

What should I do?

It gave me a slight headache. If the Poison King decided to pursue this matter, how should I manage it?

‘… Should I just play dumb and run?’

If the Poison King pursued it, should I pretend not to know and flee? Such thoughts crossed my mind.

“…… I don’t think they’ll just let me go.”

After all, it was not just anything but the hidden technique of the Tang family. If the Poison King found out that I, who was not even part of his bloodline, had used the technique he had longed for, there was no way he would let me go.

“Hmm.”

Then, how should I deal with this? How could I escape the situation more favorably?

I kept pondering over this but…

“…… It’s ambiguous.”

Everything seemed vague. About five or six strategies came to my mind, but each one seemed precarious.

『Why don’t you just tell them to take a hike?』

“And if they actually do it?”

『Of course, they would do it for real. Do you think they would joke about it?』

“…… What kind of crazy talk is this?”

Were they seriously telling me to let them cut me open? That was nonsense.

As I looked incredulously, Yu Chun-gil chuckled. It seemed like he was joking.

“…… This is driving me mad. How can you joke in this situation?”

『Ha ha ha. Isn’t it funny?』

“Curse you……”

He seemed at ease. I felt like I was losing my mind, yet he could remain so calm.

I tried to soothe myself, suppressing the sigh that was about to escape.

『Don’t think too deeply, it might not be as big a deal as you think.』

“Does that make sense?”

He implied it might not be a big deal even though he had just told me that a bloodbath would ensue due to the secret technique. Wasn’t I supposed to worry about my limbs being torn apart if I got caught?

『Well, that’s naturally because it’s just a matter for the Tang family.』

“…… What do you mean?”

『Isn’t it true that I’m not involved in that matter?』

“What…… oh?”

I paused and widened my eyes.

『The Tang family’s secret technique is only a problem because the Tang family is involved.』

“But…… the Sky Filling Rain Art is…… influenced by the Sword Saint?”

『Exactly.』

I could use the name of the Sword Saint as an excuse. Yu Chun-gil was suggesting that I leverage his reputation.

“…… Certainly?”

It wasn’t a bad idea. Using the name value of the Sword Saint wasn’t just any name.

Moreover, Yu Chun-gil had directly been involved in the past in restoring the Sky Filling Rain Art.

The secret manual of the Sky Filling Rain Art that I brought also was something Yu Chun-gil had ultimately created.

“If I link it somehow……”

I could argue that I could use the Sky Filling Rain Art without the Tang family’s influence. Making such an excuse might work.

“That’s it……”

If it turned out that way, the specifics of how it was possible wouldn’t matter.

Because the creator was the Sword Saint.

If the Sword Saint made it, then it was possible.

Pushing the reasoning like that, who would argue against it?

Of course, some might still challenge it, but…

“I should be able to handle the rest.”

In other situations, I could get through with eloquence.

Thinking that, I clenched my fist lightly.

“Alright.”

Let’s go with this. I’ll smoothly skim over this and prepare what I can.

“Now, I just need to flee to the Blue Moon Sect.”

I smiled at the not-too-bad plan.

“Great.”

I immediately started formulating a plan.

Preparing for the possibilities of the Poison King’s actions and responses.

Recalling how to deal with any moves, I started scheming, but…

* * *

“…… Ha ha……”

Just when I was urgently scheming.

The situation that unfolded the next day made me laugh dryly.

“…… Greetings.”

The young man standing in front of me.

One of the Seven Geniuses, known as the reincarnation of the Poison Sovereign.

Tang Chun-il, the Poison Dragon.

“…… From now on…… I, Tang Chun-il, of the Tang family, who will serve Young master Bang with utmost devotion……. Please…… please take care of me…….”

He knelt in front of me and paid his respects.

With an attitude completely opposite from yesterday.