[{"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-1462":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},1749946,2236,"Chapter 1460: 1460: Assassin","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1462",1462,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1460: Chapter 1460: Assassin\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sudden turn of events caused a commotion among the crowd surrounding the square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they quickly understood what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A rescue attempt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xander Cook launched a surprise attack on Rat Town, not only killing many of Hagan Marsh’s relatives but also completely destroying the town, leaving the Seventh Route homeless and destitute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to popular speculation, for committing such atrocities, it’s highly likely that this time next year will mark Xander Cook’s death anniversary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The City Lord and the other routes—especially Hagan Marsh—will certainly not let the Seventh Route off lightly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Rat Town was occupied, Xander Cook had spent years building his base there, amassing loyal operatives who would give their lives for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These men held a deep sense of loyalty and would never sit back and watch Xander Cook walk to his death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This spectacle was unfolding before their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Julius Reed felt something was amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re rescuing someone, shouldn’t the premise be to catch the enemy off guard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing greater odds, the smartest move would be to silently sneak behind the City Lord, deliver a fatal strike, create chaos, and rescue the target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here they were.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before even making their escape, they shouted their intentions for all to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s as if they were afraid the people of Swimming City wouldn’t know what they were up to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And their target? Xander Cook. Their enemy? Hagan Marsh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this group of assassins could reach the central platform, the City Lord’s Mansion’s elite guards had already started to act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brothers, we can die, but we must save Commander Cook! To hell with Hagan Marsh—kill him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My life was saved by Commander Cook! So what if I die today?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right! If the Commander has ordered it, then we’ll fulfill it no matter the cost! If he wants Hagan Marsh dead, then we’ll kill him for the Commander!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead of charging ahead in combat, this group stood between the platform and the crowd, loudly reciting their lines like actors performing a script.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So fake,” Julius Reed couldn’t help but shake his head. “Even if Terry Moore were to perform, it wouldn’t be this bad!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be false?” Gabriel Young, after hearing his comment, softly whispered in curiosity, seeing the crowd wholly engrossed in watching the assassins. “But Xander Cook was captured; wouldn’t his loyalists forcefully attempt a rescue as expected?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although loyalty fades over time, wouldn’t those who had received his kindness show even a shred of gratitude?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even the TV dramas are more convincing than this.” Julius Reed spoke with amusement, looking toward the central platform with interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One thing was certain—this dramatic scene undoubtedly involved the people on that platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for who the mastermind was, that remained a mystery for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the assassins’ bold proclamation of orders to kill Hagan Marsh from Xander Cook—the crowd heard it loud and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There truly was hatred here!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Destroying Rat Town and the adversary’s safe haven wasn’t enough; now comes the attempt to wipe out Hagan Marsh completely!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the battle for Rat Town, many of Hagan Marsh’s adoptive children were slaughtered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, even now, he held his peace, waiting for the City Lord’s Mansion to deliver a fair and just verdict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The difference in character and magnanimity between the two was striking!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kill!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After confirming the crowd had heard their words, the assassins moved into action!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite numbering just over ten compared to the City Lord’s Mansion’s hundred elite guards, they were undoubtedly overmatched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared they’d be crushed in no time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, however, the well-trained guards fell to these assassins like wheat to a scythe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those termed “actors” by Julius Reed showed no hesitation when fighting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly every sword stroke saw an elite guard collapse into a pool of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xander Cook’s men are truly not to be underestimated!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you ask me, it’s the guards who are weak. With this bunch of useless fools, how can they possibly protect us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bystanders energetically discussed the spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scene like this wasn’t something you’d see often—it was a rare and thrilling moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the elite guards were completely wiped out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assassins, on the other hand, only sustained light injuries to three of their men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The square erupted in excitement!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Amazing, Xander Cook is powerful indeed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder he dared destroy Rat Town and attack Hagan Marsh. He clearly has the ability to back it up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the guards killed, the crowd showed no sympathy; instead, they were awash with fervor!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them, the City Lord’s life or death was nothing more than a change in leadership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Swimming City, the sun will rise and fall as usual!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the central platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xander Cook looked completely bewildered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When did he ever order someone to kill Hagan Marsh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That never happened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since the day the City Lord’s Mansion investigator was killed, Xander Cook had been placed under house arrest. He didn’t even have a phone, so how could he pass orders outside?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t recognize any of these men before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the assassins wore veils, their voices were unfamiliar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know these guys!” Xander Cook roared!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the platform was quite a distance from the crowd on the outskirts of the square, and with the cacophony of battle cries, no one heard his exclamation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, scoundrels!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The City Lord rose from his seat and walked to the edge of the platform, extending his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, two elite guards swiftly presented steel blades!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Save Commander Cook, kill Hagan Marsh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, an assassin leapt onto the platform!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The City Lord struck with his blade, clashing against the intruder’s sword and sending sparks flying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first assassin to ascend felt pain in his hand, his entire form unsteady!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could react, the City Lord delivered another strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cutting him cleanly in half!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take it from here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regaining composure after their brief shock, the assassin leader charged directly at Ian Jorden, while the others bypassed to scale the platform!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“On alert!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The personal guards of the eight power holders rushed forward, engaging the assassins in fierce combat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, blades and swords clashed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Familiar…” Watching the bloody battle atop the platform, Julius Reed’s gaze fixed entirely on the assassin leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man wielded a sword with extraordinary skill!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After trading dozens of blows with the City Lord, he held his ground without weakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lowell Tennyson!” Julius Reed suddenly realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the techniques felt so familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in Rat Town, he had fought someone from Lowell Tennyson’s group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assassin leader’s moves aligned perfectly with Damari Tennyson’s techniques!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such a similar build, Julius Reed was almost certain that the assassin leader was Damari Tennyson!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lowell Tennyson was invited by Lord Ghost Seven to Swimming City to participate in an important operation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now disguised as Xander Cook’s men, slaughtering guards and battling the City Lord—what was their aim?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that Ghost Market was involved too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the edge of the square, the surrounding crowd erupted with excitement!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a magnificent duel—it was something seldom seen even in a century!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assassin leader was evenly matched with the City Lord, while Lowell Tennyson’s ordinary disciples also began to experience slight casualties at the hands of the guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, with their formidable combat prowess, they still managed to eliminate many guards, closing in on the eight power holders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Shay Bread were here, he could break through them single-handedly!” Adler Haw mentioned Shay Bread, his fists clenching tightly on the armrest, his face dark and furious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fiercest warrior had been killed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that scoundrel who crippled his son’s legs? Still at large!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Adler, but Shay Bread is already dead. It seems today, we’ll have to take action ourselves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One commander crossed his legs leisurely and grinned toward Adler Haw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unhurried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm and composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect. It’s been years since I last stretched my muscles.” Another commander dusted his sleeves, revealing a dagger in his palm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eight held positions by rank, with Hagan Marsh seated at the farthest end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made him the closest to the assassins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When one assassin managed to kill a guard and charge toward him with a raised sword, Hagan Marsh swiftly stood, throwing a punch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assassin, thrown off balance, staggered backward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By sheer misfortune, he stumbled directly into Xander Cook!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The angle of his sword aligned just perfectly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it thrust toward Xander Cook’s heart!\u003C\u002Fp>",1428,"2026-06-06T17:05:29.542Z",1,"novelbin.me","36f043c403f4b4bd88c1d5845176c87a245c1a7cac731afbb27335123e100e96","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1463","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-1461",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]