[{"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-17":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},1748701,2236,"Chapter 17 - 16 Confronting Silas Cook_1","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>17 Chapter 16 Confronting Silas Cook_1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard someone was throwing a banquet here, so the humble Silas Cook came to liven things up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After kicking open the door to the private room, Silas Cook swaggered in, holding a bottle of alcohol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several burly underlings followed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calvin Leopold and his group didn’t come in; they stood outside, listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were just waiting for Quella Radcliffe and Julius Reed to be humiliated before they came in to enjoy the spectacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sir, you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A waiter had just started to speak when one of Silas Cook’s underlings slapped him across the face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you fucking blind? You don’t recognize Brother Silas?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This slap startled the Radcliffe Group employees and members of the Radcliffe Clan present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These few people already looked fierce and ferocious, and with their aggressive entrance, how could anyone not be afraid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s alright, don’t scare the guests!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas Cook gestured with his hand, signaling his underlings to back off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m here today for one reason only: to offer everyone a drink.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swaggered over to the table and slammed the beer he was holding down on it with a ‘bang’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today, who’s the host?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas Cook looked around the room and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes promptly turned to Quella Radcliffe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe stood up, her eyebrows furrowed as she looked at Silas Cook, “And who might you be?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that the visitor had ill intentions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as far as she could remember, she hadn’t provoked anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The humble Silas Cook, wishing to share a drink with Miss Radcliffe.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas Cook raised his glass, and his underlings immediately refilled it for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Silas Cook from Gonzalez City, I’ve heard he’s a tough guy with quite a few lives on his hands these past few years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did we get on this plague’s bad side?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the infamous name of Silas Cook, the employees and clan members all seemed a bit fearful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all law-abiding citizens, when had they ever witnessed such a scene?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, it seemed that Silas Cook was targeting Quella Radcliffe specifically, and it had nothing to do with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this thought, everyone was actually quite eager to watch the drama unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So it’s Brother Silas.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe had also heard of Silas Cook’s notoriety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, she hadn’t given it much thought, as there was absolutely no connection between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe didn’t want trouble, so she raised her glass and shared a drink with Silas Cook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before she could even put her glass down, Silas Cook’s underling had already refilled it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you mean by this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe frowned, unease growing inside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s said that with good friends, a thousand cups of wine are too few. Miss Radcliffe, surely you won’t deny me this face, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas Cook swirled his glass, a taunting smile covering his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our Brother Silas has been out and about for many years, and no one has ever dared to disrespect him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The last person who dared to not give face to Brother Silas got both his legs broken!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t be unappreciative!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The underlings behind Silas Cook jeered menacingly, their words carrying an obvious threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll drink for her!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Quella Radcliffe didn’t know what to do, Julius Reed stood up from beside her and snatched the glass away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who the fuck do you think you are!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas Cook’s face darkened, and he smashed his glass to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I do things, it’s not anyone else’s place to interfere! Kid, you’re really fucking spoiling the mood!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Silas Cook finished speaking, his underlings started advancing towards Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Silas, this is my husband, I’ll share a drink with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe hurriedly picked up the glass, standing in front of Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of them took their seats, keen to watch the show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! So it’s Miss Radcliffe’s husband!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas Cook picked his ear, speaking with disdain, “I’ve heard the Radcliffe Family married off to some loser, turns out it’s this guy right here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head, pointing at Quella Radcliffe, “I can let it go, but you see this case of beer? You and I will split it, drink it all up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An underling threw a case of beer on the ground, his gaze cold and threatening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if they would immediately rush over and break Julius Reed’s legs if the challenge wasn’t met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a fool could tell that Silas Cook was here to pick a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sit down!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed pressed on Quella Radcliffe’s shoulder, making her sit back down in the chair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Silas, right? I’ve long heard of your great reputation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed picked up a bottle of beer from the table and weighed it in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kid, I really look down on you! A man who lives off a woman can’t shit straight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing these words, a smug look flashed across Silas Cook’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, a man’s reputation was like a shadow, and he, Silas Cook, took pride in being known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the next moment, Julius Reed violently threw the beer bottle in his hand, smashing it right into Silas Cook’s face!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive force made Silas Cook step back several times, and blood began to show on his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fuck! You think you can play tough with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas Cook placed his hand on his forehead, gently wiping away the fresh blood, and then licked it with his tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ptui!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a cold laugh and pointed at Julius Reed, “If I don’t beat you crippled today, I’ll take your surname!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors to the Emperor Hall were suddenly shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That scared even the diners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas Cook was a ruthless man, and now Julius Reed dared to hit him on the head with a beer bottle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill went down everyone’s spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Silas, we have nothing to do with him, please don’t take your anger out on us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An employee of Radcliffe Group stood up, saying with a forced smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was genuinely afraid that Silas Cook, in his rage, would deal with him too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go to hell, quit making trouble!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas Cook slapped the employee across the face and pulled a dagger from his lower back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boy, since you dared to hit me today, I’m going to cripple your hands!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Julius!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe was so anxious her heart almost reached her throat, if Silas Cook really got serious, it would be too late to call the police.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the private room door was locked, the people outside had no idea what was happening inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a situation where heaven wouldn’t respond and earth couldn’t help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing, just a minor trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed patted her shoulder, signaling Quella Radcliffe not to worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had yet to test how good his skills were since regaining his memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that someone with no foresight had come barging in, he might as well satisfy them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re facing death and still playing the tough guy! Drag him over here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas Cook rubbed his eyes, tears streaming down nonstop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beer mixed with blood, making his eyes bloodshot and red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You dared to hit Brother Silas, you’re asking for death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several underlings strode over, reaching out to grab Julius Reed’s arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed sidestepped, breaking one underling’s arm directly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scream like slaughtering a pig echoed in the private room, but Julius Reed had no intention of stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right foot kicked out fiercely, landing hard on the underling’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire body of the hitman went flying and lay on the ground, spitting out blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Practitioner!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas Cook’s brow furrowed and he shot out like a snake!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Be careful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quella Radcliffe yelled out in alarm when she saw him suddenly make a move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perfect timing!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed grabbed one underling with one hand, and spun his body around!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purkch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas Cook’s knife, accurate and unerring, plunged right into the body of that underling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the moment, Julius Reed delivered a flying kick to Silas Cook’s ribs!\u003C\u002Fp>",1357,"2026-06-06T17:04:44.710Z",1,"novelbin.me","eff19dce91ff7a0e1e28ee4f9083b3c3a7c9a41a1110a5bb438f5b52af0bca87","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-18","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-16",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]