[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-lords-my-species-can-mutate":3,"chapter-global-lords-my-species-can-mutate-global-lords-my-species-can-mutate-chapter-158":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Global Lords: My Species Can Mutate",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},639261,878,"Chapter 158 - 157: Shocked and Astonished","global-lords-my-species-can-mutate-chapter-158",158,"\u003Cp>In the end, Lin You still rejected Qin Li’s invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not for anything else, just didn’t want to be caught up in this dispute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reason Qin Li valued him was simply because he saw his potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when it comes to power, there are many, many who are stronger than him, tier seven, tier eight, even tier nine lords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Qin Li’s status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wishes, recruiting a few strong ones to work for him is no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no matter how poorly he fares, he will at least be the lord of a kingdom in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin You was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man with no power or influence, a tier six lord who had just arrived less than two months ago, how could he compete with those high-tier lords?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he chose to decline the invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Li treated him with even more courtesy than he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t annoyed by his refusal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he personally escorted him to the courtyard gate, maintaining a gentle smile all along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Lin, no matter what, what I said today always counts. As long as you’re willing, the door of my mansion will always be open to you. Please consider it well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I will.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin You casually agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned away under Qin Li’s watchful gaze, heading toward the direction of the task hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when he had walked away did the guard next to Qin Li whisper:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, I don’t understand. He’s merely a tier six lord, why treat him with such courtesy?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, you don’t understand.\" Qin Li put away his smile, his gaze gradually growing profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The forces of my royal brother and sister are spread throughout the empire, their spies are numerous, only emerging lords like him can be free of worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But he... is after all just tier six.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong with tier six? Aren’t I tier six too?\" Qin Li responded indifferently, \"And have you ever seen a lord who can obtain an S-level comprehensive assessment within three months of arrival?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-level? Impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard’s eyes widened abruptly, involuntarily looking in the direction where Lin You disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lin You were here at this time, he would also be extremely surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides Lin You’s performance at the checkpoint yesterday, Qin Li managed to access his comprehensive assessment, his reach is extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Qin Li was unaware that Lin You had not been here for three months but just for a mere month and a half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin You left the courtyard, he quickly returned to the main street where the task hall was located.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After wandering around on the street, he walked into the bustling task hall and began browsing the task board.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise, he spotted another task issued by the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Task: Enemy Hideout (Empire)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Requirements: Traces of Primordial Evil Realm lord found near the front line, with ill intentions. Investigate and locate their hideout, report to the empire.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Task Difficulty: Medium]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Task Reward: 1500 Honor Points]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A whopping fifteen hundred-point reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even higher than yesterday’s task of resisting the beast tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lin You guessed correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hideout mentioned in the task was likely the culprit for bringing the tier nine demon and the beast tide yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The empire couldn’t detect it in a short time, showing the opponent’s exceptional hiding skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since the task only required finding the opponent, not engaging in battle, he didn’t hesitate to take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if he got lucky and stumbled upon them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there was no penalty for the task, he could just abandon it later on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he briefly browsed the board again, taking a lord’s commission to collect tier seven Black Water Crocodile Fin outside the city, before leaving the hall, heading out of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he reached the outside, a burly man carrying a giant axe came toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The burly man was chatting and laughing with a few companions, but as soon as he saw Lin You, he promptly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person was none other than Pei Yushan, whom Lin You met yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t expect to meet again so soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin You couldn’t help but sigh, the world is quite small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could speak, he heard Pei Yushan chuckle derisively, \"Isn’t this the newcomer associating with that swindler Zhu Jun? What, back for tasks again today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While speaking, he deliberately raised his voice, attracting the attention of the passersby, accompanied by a few snickers from his companions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Pei, don’t say that, he’s still a newcomer, a lot of things he doesn’t understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, for a newcomer, losing out a bit can be a good thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seems like you’re off to do tasks? Be careful not to get killed by people from other realms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mocking words echoed continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone addressed Lin You as if they were seasoned seniors, advising him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not taking Lin You seriously at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as a joke to ridicule.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Pei Yushan showed a hint of arrogance, looking down with disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, more and more people were drawn over, pointing fingers at Lin You.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin You sighed helplessly, seems can’t escape such pests wherever he goes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paid them no mind, turning to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lin, so you’re here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at that moment, a voice called out, interrupting them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd, including Pei Yushan and his companions, was instantly drawn by the voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw, hurrying towards them, an armored man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t that the Vice Commander of the Guard beside the Third Prince, Zhou Yuanwei? Why is he here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone in the crowd immediately recognized him, exclaiming in low voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Pei Yushan and his companions tightened their gaze, faces full of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who was Zhou Yuanwei?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the close attendant of the Third Prince Qin Li, responsible for all matters around Qin Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite being only tier seven, he was one of Qin Li’s most valued subordinates, no one dared to offend lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even tier eight and nine lords had to offer him some respect, not daring to neglect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could someone like him suddenly appear at the task hall here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yushan couldn’t figure it out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But such a great opportunity to curry favor with the Third Prince, how could he let it slip?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately abandoned Lin You and hurried forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Commander Zhou. May I inquire why Commander Zhou is here?\" Pei Yushan asked respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yuanwei stopped and looked at the few people before him in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pei Yushan was even more respectful upon hearing, \"I forgot to introduce myself. I am a lord from Hongyun Kingdom, Pei Yushan, greetings Commander Zhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, turns out you’re from Hongyun Kingdom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yuanwei suddenly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hongyun Kingdom was one of Celestial Vault Empire’s subordinate kingdoms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nevertheless, he only glanced at Pei Yushan twice, not paying any more attention to him, and proceeded quickly to the steps under the curious gaze of the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, something utterly unexpected happened for everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lin, we meet again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Zhou Yuanwei gave Lin You a slight bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His polite demeanor caused jaws to drop, eyes widening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Yuanwei actually showed such courtesy to a new lord, even bowing before so many people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t they say he was a newcomer to the main city?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Zhou Yuanwei treat him with such politeness?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Pei Yushan and his companions, all as if frozen with shock, heart shaking intensely!\u003C\u002Fp>",1255,"2026-06-02T06:38:43.371Z",1,"novelbin.me","8dec9b497b6f317f0081eacc01d2cba30c53dc215d86b562d701a82304efb721","global-lords-my-species-can-mutate-chapter-240","global-lords-my-species-can-mutate-chapter-157",418,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-lords-my-species-can-mutate-cover.jpg"]