[{"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-1341":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},1749875,2236,"Chapter 1339: 1339: Beat Up","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1341",1341,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1339: Chapter 1339: Beat Up\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The arrival is ominous,” Julius Reed muttered these four words, yet there was not a hint of tension in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attire of the man before him was starkly distinct from that of the average thugs of Ninth Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a slight distance, he couldn’t quite make out the man’s features or the details of his clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, could he vaguely spot a Jade Pendant around the man’s waist?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the man watching from afar was also Hagan Marsh’s foster child?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the miscellaneous matters of Ninth Street, he truly didn’t know much about them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If there’s trouble later, I will kill, and you should leave first,” Lillian Tompson took a step forward, positioning herself in front of Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a joke!” Julius Reed grabbed her shoulder and pulled Lillian Tompson back: “When has Julius Reed ever hidden behind a woman? Never before, and certainly not now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said this, he walked with an easy stride towards the gate of the electric fence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evergreen Vine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The large-scale cultivation of this plant in Niu Town must be intimately connected to Isabella Warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the idea of replacing Blue Sea Green Vine with Evergreen Vine was utterly impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though they were considered close relatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inhaling the scent of Evergreen Vine, Julius Reed felt his trip to Swimming City was not in vain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The potential gains, surely, would be more than this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Julius Reed walking towards him, the extraordinary straw-clad man stopped his movements and conversation, gazing fixedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His minions behind him all clenched their hands on their weapons, adopting a defensive stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My Lord, be cautious,” Lillian Tompson whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Niu Town, the main base of Ninth Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A conflict would easily reveal their tracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Isabella Warm learned they were in Swimming City, it might spook the snake in the grass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those who should be careful are them,” Julius Reed still remained unhurried, slowly making his way to the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing through the wire fencing, he came face to face with the straw-clad man of distinguished status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But separated by the black veil, neither could clearly see the other’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Delaney, why have you become mute after all this time?” the man broke the silence first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He removed the bamboo hat from his head, revealing a face full of scars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Julius Reed notice something was amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the man was dressed in straw clothing, the threads in the garment were actually gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And on his bamboo hat, there were several shining diamonds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The materials were far superior to those worn by the common folks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed looked closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, I’ll be!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The straw garment, unexpectedly, had a row of jade pieces at the waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But isn’t the jade burial suit meant for the dead?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A perfectly alive man, why wear a longevity suit?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nouveau riche is not to be feared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of luxury, Julius Reed had never lost to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one shouldn’t be so uncultured as to wear the dead’s clothes on the living, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Delaney, I’m talking to you!” The man seemed somewhat impatient, frowning slightly and asked, “What? Have you actually become mute?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were firmly fixed on Julius Reed’s face, as if trying to see through the veil and discern the true face underneath the bamboo hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The minions around him were visibly tense, their gazes also fixed on Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Julius Reed did not speak; instead, his eyes dropped to the jade ornament hanging around the man’s waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine-rank jade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked very similar to Delaney’s, yet there was a difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delaney’s jade pendant had a number carved on it, seven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one before him bore the number four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the ancient hierarchy, the man’s status within Ninth Street could be higher than Delaney’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this case, the jade pendant would be of no use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me take a look!” The man’s gaze turned dark, and he made a motion to remove the bamboo hat from Julius Reed’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Julius Reed’s hand swiftly caught the man’s wrist in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a fierce push, he sent the man stumbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“George Four!” The lackeys hurried to support the man, their eyes filled with hostility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lillian Thompson also subconsciously moved closer, standing to the left of Julius Reed, wanting to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a fight broke out, it would definitely be troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is Bull Town, after all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting a conflict was the least effective solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Delaney!” The man called George Four’s face turned instantly ashen!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get lost!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He angrily pushed his own henchmen away, pointed at Julius Reed, and cursed: “You little bastard, not calling me Brother Four is one thing, but now you dare to shove me in public?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Julius Reed didn’t even bother with him and turned to walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop right there!” The man bellowed angrily, leaping forward with his right hand reaching for Julius Reed’s shoulder!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being ignored in public was a blow to his pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ouch!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George Four, in all his glory, was punched squarely in the face and flipped over like a turtle, letting out a series of miserable cries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clutched his nose, blood oozing non-stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade Pendant at his waist had also broken into several pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“George Four!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bluestone road, several lackeys rushed up again, only to be pushed away once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Get lost! I must teach him a lesson today!” George Four wiped his face with his sleeve, fuming as he drew his saber from his waist, pointing at Julius Reed’s retreating back: “Delaney, today I must see who’s better!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gripped the saber with both hands, his black leather shoes stepping on the bluestone road as he rapidly closed in on Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another sound of something heavy hitting the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>George Four’s saber flew from his grip, and he curled up on the ground in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His bones collided with the bluestone road almost falling apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the lackeys stood still, not daring to come forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You bunch of trash! Can’t even help me up!” George Four roared, scaring the lackeys who dared not delay any longer, promptly helping up the son of Commander Marsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Julius Reed had already walked far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should we chase after him?” someone asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seventh Master has never been a match for you physically, and today he seems …”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lackey didn’t finish his words and was slapped across the mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seventh Master! Anyone who dares call him Seventh Master again, I’ll chop you to pieces!” George Four’s mouth had turned purplish, and his right eye was swollen black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Immediately follow those two, and report any movement to me at once!” he spat a mouthful of bloody spit onto the ground, his breathing growing more and more labored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Won’t there be trouble?” Lillian Thompson asked worriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming up and giving a beatdown—if that man insisted on blowing things up, how would it end?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hagan Marsh is in town for a meeting; the rest will depend on who has the stronger fist! Now that I’ve given that kid a good thrashing, the others are unlikely to trouble us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed strolled leisurely on the asphalt road, surveying Bull Town with his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buildings were sparse when he first arrived in the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he walked further in along the black asphalt roads, the buildings became increasingly dense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The structure of the major towns around Swimming City was rather simple, all squared or built along the two sides of a main road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having such orderly setup had its advantages in times of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the number of guards ahead increased, and even shouts and screams of fighting could be heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Be cautious as we enter the military camp.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed whispered a reminder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main camp of the Nine Routes was not like the outside; once inside, the level of danger would significantly increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seventh Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp-eyed gate guard noticed the Jade Pendant at Julius Reed’s waist and quickly saluted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seventh Master is a bit out of character today, isn’t he?” After the two passed, the gate guards exchanged looks: “Normally, he’d definitely be cursing and swearing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Has Delaney gone in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two guards were about to chat, George Four’s voice suddenly erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>",1390,"2026-06-06T17:05:28.064Z",1,"novelbin.me","7f1a9779b9fd5e5e8d97d7983e8e3b4b5bd2baf21167ef15ef74b512a39a70e6","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1342","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1340",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]