[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-lawful-tyrant":3,"chapter-lawful-tyrant-lawful-tyrant-chapter-71":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},2284955,4469,"Chapter 71: Chu Tianyao?","lawful-tyrant-chapter-71",71,"\u003Cp>When Lin Qing stepped out of the hospital, it was nearly dawn; his left arm was encased in plaster and splints, suspended across his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Captain, you really push yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jiayi muttered under her breath: “If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I’d have thought your arm was broken. How did you pull that off?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just a little trick.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing said casually: “If I’d handled that woman without a single scratch, it might’ve scared the Yanhong Society—maybe even made them suspect a thought-awakened cultivator. What if they canceled the deal?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the Six Gates Free Body combat techniques reach the instinctive level, one can alter one’s physical form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lengthening bones is trivial; faking a fracture is even easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, the doctor knew it was fake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once he showed his inspector credentials, the doctor cooperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, Zhao Jiayi also had late-night noodles at Lin Qing’s place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating with one hand was inconvenient, so Lin Qing didn’t loosen the bandages or plaster on his left arm—instead, he gave it a slight shake, and his skin, muscles, and bones contracted inward, slipping effortlessly out of the cast like a fish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the plaster and splints remained undamaged; he could restore his injured persona whenever needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Comrade Jiayi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing glanced at Zhao Jiayi, who was slurping noodles beside him, and suddenly asked: “Who do you think should sabotage the transaction tomorrow when Yanhong Society delivers the goods?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who sabotage the transaction?” Zhao Jiayi didn’t understand. “Isn’t it you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then how did I find out about this deal in the first place?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing shook his head: “I can’t say I accidentally overheard Zhang Zhiren slip up—that’s too implausible. Zhang Zhiren’s place has signal shielding and perfect soundproofing; leaks shouldn’t be possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He studied Zhao Jiayi. “If I go directly to raid them, they’ll suspect a thought-awakened cultivator—and that’ll be trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Jiayi froze slightly, understanding his meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what should we do?” She was instantly at a loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing smiled and said: “Didn’t you say you heard something about Chu Tianyao during your thought-scan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Zhao Jiayi nodded. “The woman you killed said she had only one final command left for Chu Tianyao—she wanted him to kill you, then die publicly, so Yanhong Society wouldn’t be implicated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sounds like Yanhong Society and Chu Tianyao aren’t on the same side.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing mused with amusement: “Yanhong Society can only command Chu Tianyao a few times—probably just once more… Is there some reason Chu Tianyao has to obey?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianyao had appeared in Lin’an City only twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first time, he severely injured his cousin Chen Yanan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second time, he showed up to confront me—but was stopped by the Chief Captain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s one more…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Qing pondered, then smiled: “Let ‘Chu Tianyao’ sabotage the deal. Dog eats dog sounds perfect. Good thing I’ve seen Chu Tianyao with my own eyes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” Zhao Jiayi was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near six a.m., daylight began to break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The underground warehouse beneath Night Cat Bar on Bai Xiang Street was known to almost no one; only armed personnel and a handful of Yanhong Society elites could enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warehouse was built spacious, with four massive doors locked on all sides, and a small underground plaza in the center, complete with an observation balcony above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the passage leading up to the bar, there was only one underground escape route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Zhang Zhiren sat frowning on the balcony’s sofa, reviewing the latest intelligence from the inspector bureau’s informants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing happened… and he killed 7489?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhiren couldn’t believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew how high 7489’s assassination success rate was—and she was a numbered operative, heavily trained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was sent only to deal with this new inspector—and got killed by him? “Lost an arm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhiren assessed internally: “Maybe she blocked her first strike, and guessed her position?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He still felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it really be that coincidental? “Good thing they can’t trace it back to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhiren took a deep breath: “When the organization’s courier arrives, they’ll hand me the last command over Chu Tianyao. Then I’ll kill Lin Qing and install Xiao Pei as the new leader.” Thinking of this, he checked the time and told his trusted subordinate: “Check the goods again. Don’t let anything go wrong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The subordinate immediately led a few men down to the plaza, opened the four warehouse doors, and entered to inspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, piercing screams echoed from inside the warehouse—male and female, but weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Six o’clock sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A man in a black trench coat and mask arrived as scheduled; most of his face was hidden, leaving only a pair of cold, venomous snake-like eyes visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Director Wang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhiren rose and stepped forward, bowing respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew well that his Eagle Sea Group had reached this point only because of the Illuminati’s covert backing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could elevate him—and destroy him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it would be easier than ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Director Wang was merely a courier for the Illuminati, with average strength, he ultimately came from the Urban Circle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“First, verify.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang glanced at Zhang Zhiren, casually rolled up his sleeve, and a sun tattoo slowly emerged on his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhiren prepared himself, swiftly unbuttoning his collar to reveal his own sun tattoo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“7489 is dead?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang spoke in a low tone, his eyes sweeping over Zhang Zhiren like venomous snakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhiren sighed: “It was sudden. I never expected her to die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She was a formal member of the organization. Whoever killed her must pay.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang’s gaze turned icy: “I’ll give you the final command over Chu Tianyao. Use his last bit of value to eliminate Lin Qing—he has a sister who’s also an inspector. Clean out his whole family while you’re at it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.” Zhang Zhiren bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang grunted: “Did you gather the goods I asked for last time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhiren replied immediately: “Sorry, Director. Finding individuals with excellent talent who haven’t yet joined a martial arts school is hard. In these months, I’ve only found one. I’ve supplemented with more healthy people aged fifteen to twenty—would you like to inspect them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Check each one individually when loading them onto the vehicle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang glanced at the four warehouse doors and asked: “Are the sedatives ready?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest assured, Director.” Zhang Zhiren nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang gave a slight nod and added: “Don’t forget—use Chu Tianyao to eliminate Lin Qing as soon as possible. After this, Yanhong Society should lie low for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhiren replied at once: “Director, rest easy. He’s just a lucky inspector. Once Chu Tianyao moves, he’s dead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“BANG!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overhead security metal door erupted with a thunderous crash, shaking violently as if about to collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhiren’s face changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zhang Zhiren could activate the surveillance, another deafening “BANG!!” echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warped, buckling security door flew outward, and a blurred figure slipped out from within, appearing instantly before them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Zhiren stared, stunned at the figure’s appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Director Wang’s eyes turned icy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chu Tianyao!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, a glint of metallic light appeared—the figure slashed a palm-blade sideways, and a blade of light flashed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Squelch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood sprayed as Director Wang’s head flew into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1221,"2026-06-20T02:41:34.488Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","aefb2aaec8331a20f069eb8424d1e94419c3c8bac2c0ec9a75dcfa23ae54ffde","lawful-tyrant-chapter-72","lawful-tyrant-chapter-70",442,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flawful-tyrant-cover.jpg"]