[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lawful-tyrant":3,"chapter-lawful-tyrant-lawful-tyrant-chapter-124":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Lawful Tyrant",{"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},2285008,4469,"Chapter 124: Plan","lawful-tyrant-chapter-124",124,"\u003Cp>Lin’an City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jinguang Tower, top floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silver-haired youth, roughly two meters two tall, smiled down at the cityscape below; deep within his eyes, faintly rotating, were strange dark golden patterns, as if gazing far into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him stood a middle-aged man in a Patrol Chief’s uniform, bowing his head: “Lord Urieo, we just received word—the HQ’s top commander was assassinated in a surprise attack by Lei En. The commander blocked Lei En’s first strike in public, then instantly severed his head.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired youth didn’t turn around. “You’re the new Patrol Chief of this city—don’t you even know your superior’s strength?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But this Commander Lin only arrived at HQ two months ago,” the man replied in a low tone, though his eyes held a trace of satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two months? A Class-Three Elite Patrol?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired youth narrowed his eyes. “Lin Qing has been a Patrol for less than a year. Such talent—even in my homeland—is considered a genius.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his homeland, the Dillanxi Civilization, the average gene optimization index reaches 82%, and gene awakening at adulthood is common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many people achieve this level after less than a year of cultivation—it’s nothing unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When I first came to Earth, I was still a child who hadn’t even reached adulthood. I only began gene awakening after arriving here, and quickly reached my current level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had I not been imprisoned by Zhi Star Group and injected with Life Suppression Agents, preventing further evolution, my talent would have already propelled me to the stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this man is merely a native Earthling—with a naturally low gene optimization index, such weak bloodline and genetics—and yet he’s reached this level in such a short time. That’s astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly deserves the title of genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I admit—if I were born as he was, even I wouldn’t be certain I could reach this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That fool Lei En died well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired youth suddenly smiled. “An Earth genius like him must be highly valued by the Patrol HQ.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly turned to face the Patrol Chief and smiled. “You may leave. When I’m ready, I’ll pay a visit to this top commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Patrol Chief’s expression changed slightly. “Lord Urieo, he’s backed by the Patrol HQ.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew this extraterrestrial genius, “Urieo,” who had escaped from the Broken Stele Prison, possessed terrifying power—and feared he might actually kill Commander Lin, so he warned him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know. Your Earth natives have grown a bit. The Patrol HQ isn’t easy to provoke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired youth spoke calmly. “I’m not here to kill him. I simply wish to befriend your top commander. Once I’ve prepared a suitable gift, I’ll go see him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Befriend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Patrol Chief exhaled inwardly. He didn’t understand Urieo’s true intent, but as long as it wasn’t outright murder, it was acceptable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just send me the list as soon as possible,” the silver-haired youth glanced at him again. “You may go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Patrol Chief left, a man with large ears, resembling an Earthling, entered the room, followed by a fat woman nearly three meters tall, her body a mountain of flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Urieo.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large-eared man bowed respectfully to the silver-haired youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The obese woman made the floor tremble with each step, then plopped herself onto the sofa opposite Urieo, causing the furniture to groan under the unbearable weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned. “Urieo, didn’t you promise to help me investigate the death of my clansman Pok? This boy met Pok—he’s strong too. Maybe Pok’s death is connected to him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Carrol.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired youth smiled. “Pok’s cause of death remains unclear. Now isn’t the time to investigate such matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean?” the obese woman snorted. “He was my clansman—he came to Earth with me before even reaching adulthood. Now he’s dead. How can I not find out why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It can wait,” the silver-haired youth shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The obese woman shot to her feet, her fat rippling like waves. “This concerns my clan’s honor. How long must I wait? I demand action now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired youth’s eyes turned icy, radiating oppressive energy. The room’s temperature dropped steadily to below freezing; ice began forming beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large-eared man’s gaze shifted—he immediately stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The obese woman’s face darkened. “You dare threaten me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Carrol, I warn you once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired youth’s face was expressionless. “This is my greatest opportunity. No one will obstruct it. Even if you’re noble blood from the Main Star, even if you’re royal, I’ll make you die silently on Earth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You dare…” The woman’s face grew even more furious, her fat trembling with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home on the Main Star, she never gave a second thought to creatures like him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now she understood…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he truly moved against her, she would die without a doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the fourth layer of the Broken Stele Prison, she was merely average-to-low tier. He, however, was among the very top of the fifth layer prisoners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was barely one step away from evolving into a Primordial Lifeform—and had a strong chance of securing a Starry Divine Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap was so vast—he could kill her with a single blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why wouldn’t I dare?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired youth stared coldly at the obese woman. “Remember—this isn’t the Main Star!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman clenched her teeth, took a deep breath, and said: “Fine. I’ll wait. Once your plan succeeds, I’ll investigate—will that do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold in the room vanished instantly; the ice began melting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired youth smiled. “Of course. When the time comes, I’ll help you investigate, Miss Carrol.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large-eared man smirked inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the three, the noblewoman from the Main Star was the weakest—and yet here she was, still acting like a Main Star aristocrat?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He too had lost clan members—but he didn’t care. He even thought it was good they died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Feiyao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired youth turned to the large-eared man and smiled. “Since Commander Lin is investigating prisoners, have all our people go into hiding. Don’t cause trouble. Don’t give my friend any trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large-eared man nodded slightly, then frowned. “But Lin Qing, while a genius among Earth natives, still faces stiff competition—Zhi Star people hold many Starry Divine Office slots. Earth’s quota should be scarce. Are you certain he’ll get one?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silver-haired youth smiled faintly. “I just saw his combat aircraft—it’s the personal craft of Patrol Envoy Tang Wanqiu, as listed in the Light Alliance’s intel. Why else would she give him her own private vessel unless she highly values him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That does suggest a close connection,” the large-eared man nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mindless killing is meaningless,” the silver-haired youth said. “But if I prepare a gift he can’t refuse—and make him realize how slim Earth’s chances are for securing a Starry Divine Office—he’ll willingly give me the slot.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes burned with fervor. “Once I secure it, I’ll become a Cosmic Citizen of Earth. Then…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large-eared man also felt a flicker of longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The obese woman’s expression grew complex—if he truly became a Cosmic Citizen and completed his plan, she’d never get her revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Still, the Light Alliance’s intel has flaws,” the large-eared man frowned. “Lin Qing’s strength exceeds their estimates.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Light Alliance is merely an Earth native faction,” the silver-haired youth said calmly. “Inaccurate intel is normal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed. “Still, the Light Alliance has done well—pushing Earth’s situation this far. Too bad Earth’s civilization remains too weak. Now that Bai Zhou has escaped the Prison’s Restricted Zone—who can stop him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night gradually enveloped Lin’an City, leaving only distant urban glows visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a villa district.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside one unremarkable villa, Lin Qing stepped out of his newly renovated cultivation chamber and descended directly to the first-floor living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blonde woman waiting in the living room spoke up: “Captain, the security system around this area is fully installed and on constant alert. You can cultivate in peace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, go rest, Luolin,” Lin Qing nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” The blonde woman left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After she departed, Lin Qing murmured: “Chenguang, check for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, a streak of light flew out, forming into Chenguang—a white-robed angel in his vision. She nodded. “All clear.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing nodded, then asked: “Have you found any suspicious individuals in Jiangnan’s cities who might be extraterrestrial prisoners?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, several have been identified,” Chenguang said. “Most concentrated in major, bustling cities.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about Lin’an City?” Lin Qing asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jinguang Tower may harbor an extraterrestrial prisoner,” Chenguang replied. “Six of its surveillance cameras were removed today—likely suspicious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jinguang Tower?” Lin Qing said. “Isn’t that just twenty-some kilometers from here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then asked: “Among these extraterrestrial prisoners, are there any who’ve awakened psychic power?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chenguang shook her head. “Impossible. If someone had awakened psychic power, they couldn’t be held in the Broken Stele Prison—it can’t contain psychic users.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t contain?” Lin Qing frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Psychic power is extremely hard to suppress. Life Suppression Agents don’t work on them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chenguang said: “According to my intel, the Broken Stele Prison was dismantled from weak points—entirely dismantled. Clearly the work of psychic power.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She frowned slightly. “But even the restricted zone—built entirely from third-grade alloy—was torn apart. That psychic power is terrifying.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing didn’t dwell on it. He simply pulled out his phone and sent a message to Zhao Jiayi on the third floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Zhao Jiayi descended in her pajamas. Lin Qing smiled and asked: “Jiayi, you said your psychic power has improved rapidly lately. Can you sense things twenty kilometers away now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jiayi nodded. “Within a thirty-five-kilometer radius, easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then scan the direction of Jinguang Tower,” Lin Qing said. “See if there’s any unusual energy there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he hadn’t been sure if any extraterrestrial prisoners had psychic power, so he hadn’t dared let Zhao Jiayi probe freely. Now that he knew, he could safely let her investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only psychic users could detect psychic scans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jinguang Tower?” Zhao Jiayi murmured, then immediately unleashed her psychic power to scan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jia yi blinked in surprise. “Several gene-awakened individuals—and three of the auras are at the Gene Recombination level!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected… Lin Qing had already anticipated this. He simply said: “Cross-reference the prisoner records and see exactly who they are.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jia yi immediately began scanning while mentally cross-checking the data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, she said: “Three prisoners at the Gene Recombination level: two from Level Four—Carol and Fei Yao—and another from Level Five—Uriel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uriel?” Lin Qing’s gaze shifted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prisoners on Level Five varied in strength; the weak were comparable to top-tier Class-Three Elite Patrol Officers, while the strong rivaled the absolute pinnacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uriel was one of those pinnacle-tier individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the headquarters’ records alone, Uriel possessed one Original-Level combat technique, several Level-Four abilities, and had even reinforced multiple Level-Three abilities through Gene Recombination to reach Level-Four potency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such power, only a freak rumored to possess a Level-Five ability might surpass Uriel—and even then, only a Patrol Envoy might be stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s Uriel…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing frowned slightly. “No wonder the Order Level dropped by an absurd 3.9 levels…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lei En’s strength wasn’t much weaker than his, yet he only caused a 2.8-level drop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A drop of 3.9 levels meant the danger level was dozens of times higher!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uriel is hiding in Jin Guang Tower—has he left any trace?” Lin Qing suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not that I can tell,” Zhao Jia yi said. “At least, I can’t confirm it’s him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this situation, even an anonymous tip to headquarters might lead them to suspect him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that point, suspicion of psychic scanning would be entirely reasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he privately told Tang Wanqiu, he couldn’t be sure how she felt about psychic-awakened individuals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since he’s lying low, ignore him for now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing shook his head slightly, then turned to Zhao Jia yi. “For the next while, move to another city. Otherwise, when an attack comes, I won’t be able to protect you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already set up his combination of Instant Light and Sky Track coordinates that morning—he had absolute confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Instant Light couldn’t carry others away; by hiding Zhao Jia yi in advance, he wouldn’t have to worry as much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Aren’t you coming with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jia yi puffed out her cheeks, looking reluctant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing glanced at her and sighed. “I’ll visit you every so often. And you’ll still be needed for the next operations.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then it’s settled!” Zhao Jia yi finally agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—it’ll only take a month or two, maybe even less,” Lin Qing smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In half a month, he’d repay his debt for the Superenergy Material and advance-purchase the Gene Cultivation Method, instantly boosting his physical stats to their current maximum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, opening the door to the Star Transmission Tower’s training space would be effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he could finally begin Gene Recombination—his strength would far surpass what it is now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his planned technique works, even without mastering an Original-Level combat art, he might still kill Uriel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“For now, clear out the other cities in Jiangnan. If we can raise the Order Level to 100, that’d be ideal.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing took a deep breath. “I’ll wait until half a month from now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2204,"2026-06-20T02:41:34.488Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ed33b1d618a67f96f48b546ddfdb06a4abdc76238ec0f389d5bc4e7694a5cb19","lawful-tyrant-chapter-125","lawful-tyrant-chapter-123",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flawful-tyrant-cover.jpg"]