[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-legend-of-dragon-son-in-law":3,"chapter-legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1340":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Legend of Dragon Son-in-law",{"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},1749874,2236,"Chapter 1338: 1338: Vine","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1340",1340,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1338: Chapter 1338: Vine\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the Jade Pendant, one of the stewards hastily raised his arm, halting the guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with hands clasped in a fist and a bow, he bent his body at a ninety-degree angle, “Subordinate didn’t realize it was General Wilson! Please forgive this offense, General!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was completely different from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Respectful, with a trace of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed did not speak, and it would also be impossible for him to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gabriel Abernathy wasn’t present, and without him, there was no way he could imitate the big-bearded Delaney’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a civilized person, whereas the uncouth Delaney was beyond learning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn’t learn it, he might as well not speak at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After putting away the Jade Pendant, Julius Reed headed straight towards Swimming City with Lillian Tompson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General Wilson, when you went out, you were accompanied by more than a dozen brothers…what is this?” The steward at the doorway was somewhat puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delaney had left with more than a dozen capable men, now why was there only one attendant left?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it seemed that the body size of this attendant…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed drew his steel knife and decapitated the steward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The poor steward hadn’t even realized what was happening before he lost his life to a casual inquiry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, a steel knife truly is the best response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards quickly turned away, not daring to look at the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swimming City was vast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wide roads were sparsely populated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed chose not to drive, the car was simply left at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because even if they drove, they wouldn’t be able to find their way, it was better to observe while walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, many people from the Ninth Route patrolled, but none of them became suspicious upon seeing the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Saint Lord, if we keep wandering around, I’m afraid we’ll get lost,” Lillian Tompson whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The view ahead was empty streets and scattered buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking further away, there were farmlands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for what was planted in the farmlands…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed squinted his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go, take a look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seemed to have discovered something and quickly moved towards the farm’s location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lillian Tompson didn’t dare to ask more and cautiously followed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Ninth Route’s main base; trouble here would not be easy to resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t fear trouble, but she had no wish to attract it either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fights were exhausting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How much more relaxing it was to enjoy the scenery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The farm was a kilometer away from the street and was planted with lush green plants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, they looked like ordinary crops.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the scent permeating the air was very familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed hastened his steps while considering the possibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He covered the kilometer in two minutes and arrived at the periphery of the farm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reality differed from the initial appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the periphery of the farm was a fine wire mesh that completely enclosed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at every five hundred meters, there was a small house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s this for?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Julius Reed standing in front of the fence, several guards immediately rushed out from the small house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These people were unarmed, not carrying any weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Which squad are you from?” one of them shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone in Swimming City was almost invariably from the Ninth Route.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the man was wearing Ninth Route clothing; he probably was a new greenhorn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few rebukes, and that should be the end of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed did not speak but flashed the Token at his waist and pointed towards the farm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yo! General Wilson!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the Token, several Ninth Route minions immediately showed utmost respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General Wilson, do you wish to enter?” the leading minion asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The minions looked at each other, all feeling quite puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, Delaney would have started cursing by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was he so cultured and silent today?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“General Wilson’s throat is uncomfortable, and he’s unable to speak,” Lillian Tompson came over, using a man’s voice to explain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had lived for over a hundred years, and changing her voice tone was still within her means.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Turns out General Wilson is having throat discomfort, but you, sir, are not normally fond of wearing this type of hat…” The lackey didn’t go to open the door; instead, he asked tentatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed beckoned him with a curl of a finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are your orders, General?” The questioner leaned in, eyes darting around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his angle, he could clearly see Julius Reed’s face, while the others could only see a rear silhouette.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed slowly lifted the gauze from the hat, revealing the face underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing the true face, the thug didn’t even have the chance to yell out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Phut!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long knife had already cleaved down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more you know, the quicker you die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quick! Open the gates for General Wilson!” The survivor shuddered, head drenched in cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them hastily took out a remote control and lightly pressed it against the wire mesh fence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crack slowly appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The iron wire netting, originally connected, surprisingly split into two parts, making way for a path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed bent over, wiped the bloodstain on the corpse, and sheathed his knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strode towards the farmland.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he observed closely, his hands uncontrollably clenched together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thing, it closely resembled a plant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lillian Tompson also halted, her eyes turning to Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her meaning was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both had noticed something unusual!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed stretched out his hand, lightly caressing the vines twirling around the bamboo poles, then suddenly yanked it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A green vine was torn off, its break seeping white liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed touched it with his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then sniffed it at his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he tasted it lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lillian Tompson did the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tasting, her face bore an indescribable shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As expected.” Julius Reed tossed half of the vine on the ground and continued to walk further in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wherever his gaze landed, it was covered with such green vines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entwined around the bamboo, continuously growing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed’s feet tapped lightly, and he sprang up, landing on a bamboo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking over, the expanse of green was alarmingly vast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He landed back on the path, murmuring, “I think I might know what Isabella Warm came here for.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve guessed it too.” Upon hearing this name, Lillian Tompson involuntarily clenched her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Holy Master, you still don’t believe that she has betrayed you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anger and resentment laced Lillian Tompson’s tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Before I see the evidence, I won’t easily suspect anyone.” Julius Reed gazed at the verdant vines before him, smiling, “Let’s search for the answer shortly, to see if this is indeed Isabella Warm’s handiwork. Though I have a feeling, she’s likely the culprit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No one but her,” Lillian Tompson said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This vine was called the Sky-reaching Vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rare type of green vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although rare, wasn’t this entire area cultivated?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Sky-reaching Vine had another identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a distant relative of an extinct plant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not too far, not too near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That is, the Blue Sea Green Vine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A necessary ingredient for concocting Life-prolonging Elixirs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Medicine King Valley had a formula, but lacking Blue Sea Green Vine, they had to substitute with human blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the one Julius Reed had in Demarco Mount, too, had vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Planting Sky-reaching Vine as far as the eye could see served only one purpose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To try and substitute it for Blue Sea Green Vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, the mission to Swimming City is far more complex than I thought!” Julius Reed suddenly turned his head, looking in the direction from which they’d come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, the lackey who had let them in appeared to be communicating something with a man of apparent status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the man, sensing Julius Reed’s gaze, raised his head directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met.\u003C\u002Fp>",1325,"2026-06-06T17:05:28.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","847df6df1641a736ca4cbfda689008afb36f0bf99bbc3b4922558c8cca083934","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1341","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1339",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]