[{"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-2024":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},1750458,2236,"Chapter 2022 - Capítulo 2022: 2022: Harbinger of Death","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2024",2024,"\u003Cp>Capítulo 2022: Chapter 2022: Harbinger of Death\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed had a very good temper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He seldom got angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, he was having some trouble controlling himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The damn wishing pool had no power at all and was instead using him as a tool!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Caldwell was indeed dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was he who killed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed even suspected that his appearance at the temple on the Boulevard had long been part of some grand design.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that were the case, it would be truly terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would mean he really had become a pawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the likelihood of that was not great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the well that tempted Pranay Martinez, the wishing pool was merely an ordinary, mindless tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there in that well with Pranay Martinez was Osher Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Osher Reed’s seductive guidance ultimately revealed his desire to occupy Pranay Martinez’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pranay Martinez knew this at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the temptation was too great, and he lost himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no retreat for him whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wishing pool in front had no memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, it was just the most ordinary wishing pool back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was worshipped in the temple was naturally called a god.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a god to have credibility, the most frequently mentioned thing was what people now called manifestation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such manifestations took many forms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many times, when a divine beast passed by, it would be regarded as a deity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most powerful golden dragon in those days had revealed its true form numerous times, making people mistake it for a divine dragon’s blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it was all meant to deceive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But such deception could only make people believe, not convince them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the convincing way was to have wishes come true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who prayed to gods, once their wishes were fulfilled, would become devoutly faithful to those deities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the wishing pool, they could control people’s thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over time, gods became ingrained in people’s hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wishing pool would not grant everyone’s wishes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They only needed to grant one in a thousand to trigger a chain reaction, causing more and more people to believe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But granting wishes naturally comes with repayment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this regard, the wishing pool was like a program set by the temple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mechanically executed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a wish was fulfilled, the temple would take something away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they executed mechanically, there were situations like the cat that wished for a mouse and was about to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were not just targeting humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Merrill Caldwell’s wish was granted, the wishing pool would forcibly demand repayment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Controlling the wisher was quite simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone making a wish had to drink a mouthful of the wishing pool’s water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But once the water was drunk…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would be beyond their own control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you drink the water inside?” Julius Reed ignored the cat dying on the ground and pointed to the wishing pool, asking, “Answer me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes… I think?” Merrill Caldwell was obviously both shocked and frightened, answering with unease: “I might have accidentally swallowed some while swimming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then how did you make your wish, explain it to me. This concerns your life and death.” Julius Reed sternly said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah?” Merrill Caldwell was obviously scared. “Really…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The more you delay, the more dangerous it becomes.” Julius Reed reminded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merrill Caldwell became the Caldwell Family Head, although with his help, she herself possessed some capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After bathing, I knelt by the shore and prayed for revenge. As long as Han Caldwell died, I was willing to pay any price.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Merrill Caldwell finished speaking, she suddenly felt a burning sensation on the back of her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, what’s happening to my back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was terrified and uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing, you probably are going to die.” Julius Reed said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes never left the water’s surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If this was indeed the wishing pool in front of him, it wasn’t that big of a deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mark was just that—a mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a mark used by the wishing pool to find people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real work was done, not by the wishing pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by the temple people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a minute later!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wishing pool surged with a massive wave!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water droplets rained down on Merrill Caldwell!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother, save me!” Merrill Caldwell was truly scared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood there, crying continually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s okay.” Julius Reed pulled her, quickly retreating. “With me here, you can’t die.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?” Merrill Caldwell cried as she ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have I ever lied to you?” Julius Reed finished speaking, thought for a moment, and said to himself, “Well, I have.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the water landed, it instantly melted the ice and snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the water mist, an old man walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man held a pale blue scythe, slowly approaching Merrill Caldwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who… who is he! How did he get in!” Merrill Caldwell was trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Boulevard’s heartland!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And also the Caldwell family’s backyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was entirely impossible to sneak in!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all kinds of surveillance, martial artists, and patrolling guards, it’s impossible not to notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only possibility of the old man appearing was!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked out from the pool…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The gods are always fair, giving you what you need in exchange for what I want.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man spoke calmly, taking a few steps to stand in front of Merrill Caldwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there someone else?” The old man looked at Julius Reed, seemingly recognizing him but couldn’t recall exactly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a coincidence, then I grant you the privilege to become a servant of the god. Serve with your life.” He said, raising his hand slowly, reaching towards Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“President Haw!” Julius Reed looked at the old man in front of him, somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The global Martial Arts Association president was actually controlled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Trenton Smith was indeed invaded back then, killing the president after returning to headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current president was the entity that emerged through Old Eight back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you know me?” The old man’s extended hand paused. “I’m no longer the president; I am a god.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a coincidence.” Julius Reed drew out the Break Sky Knife, smiling as he spoke: “I love killing those who claim to be gods.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gods are invincible.” The old man raised the scythe, charging straight at Merrill Caldwell!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mark was still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the mark was there, he would instinctively take the other’s life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dealing with this woman, he would turn to handle this unknown kid who appeared out of nowhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing Merrill Caldwell was his instinctive response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That mark would provoke his killing intent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unresistable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I personally sent you all underground back then, and now you’ve forgotten?” Julius Reed let out a cold laugh, standing in front of Merrill Caldwell, his tone calm. “It seems you really do forget the pain after healing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man slightly frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every bodily change was an evolution for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Eight hadn’t had this awareness back then and, after going through several people, the temple’s entities became increasingly intelligent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s you?” The old man raised the scythe and swung it straight!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sparks flew everywhere!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Break Sky Knife clashed with the scythe, igniting a ghostly blue flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve always been curious if this thing could kill you.” Julius Reed’s lips curved into a smile. “But now, I should be getting my answer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he swung forward with full force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven Consecutive Slashes!\u003C\u002Fp>",1235,"2026-06-06T17:05:53.715Z",1,"novelbin.me","274f075e5045ebf333445b5fb0d9b423f3b6751048bcce4b6f11ad6da408ef7a","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2025","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2023",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]