[{"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-2042":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},1750476,2236,"Chapter 2040: Hitting on the Prophet?","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2042",2042,"\u003Cp>Exiting the Love Tavern, the two could no longer see Merrill Caldwell and her lackeys trailing behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for these two master fighters, it wasn’t much of a challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They went straight up the mountain, and upon covering less than a kilometer, they encountered Hiddy and the others standing at the crossroads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mountain Lord!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few of Marthew Abernathy’s men rushed over, out of breath: \"We’ve been waiting here for half a day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\" Pranay Martinez coldly chuckled and asked, with concern: \"That’s tough. But since you’re here so early, why didn’t you grab some food? Look at all the restaurants under Dusty Platform, no need to go hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We couldn’t eat without seeing the Mountain Lord!\" This Marthew Abernathy’s follower declared righteously: \"We’re Skilid City people, proud to the bone! Now that I’ve seen you, Mountain Lord, I feel invigorated.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pranay Martinez’s expression suddenly changed upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He patted the shoulder of the Abernathy follower, sighed, and said: \"Truly one of my men! Since seeing me makes you not hungry, perfect, from now on, stay by my side, and don’t eat for a month, or if I catch you eating, I’ll feed you directly to the dogs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing his words amidst terrified eyes, Pranay Martinez and Julius Reed proceeded up the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh no, did the Mountain Lord discover we secretly ate something?\" The Abernathy follower approached Hiddy with a mournful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Check yourself in the mirror before you speak next time. You still have leek flowers on your teeth, who’d believe you didn’t eat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hiddy handed over her mirror and then turned to follow Pranay Martinez.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one wants to know the answer more than she does.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Prophet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was her father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father who gave her the chance of immortality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She always thought her father was dead, but now it seems...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not necessarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dusty Platform stood at the highest peak, and the whole mountain was exceptionally tall!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many martial artists came here for travel and training, in groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to before the great battle, they were barely impacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Dusty Platform, while the events were already spreading, no one really witnessed it, even though so many died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More of it, are legends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed and Pranay Martinez traveled over ten miles before finally spotting Merrill Caldwell and her group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them were some Julius Reed recognized, they were master fighters from Boulevard Caldwell Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merrill Caldwell, holding a cat, led from the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most martial artists along the way chose to evade them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This proved Merrill Caldwell’s killing spree wasn’t a mere day or two, or else how could she inspire such dread?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do we do?\" Pranay Martinez asked Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed very strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merrill Caldwell’s aura was too distinct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You go probe.\" Julius Reed lowered his voice, his eyes fixed on the group ahead. \"Probe briefly to see if it’s really Merrill Caldwell. From what I know, this guy is very cunning. Moreover, extremely dangerous, a slight mistake can cost lives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From occupying Old Eight’s body first, to Trenton Smith, even the Martial Arts Association President, indicating the high level of danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Eight was understandable, an ordinary man, a popular host.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Trenton Smith was somebody.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he easily have his body occupied?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Martial Arts Association President, even more absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, this thing had to deceive the president without revealing a flaw!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, it needed exceptional combat prowess to successfully occupy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the outcomes for those guys were horrible, Julius Reed didn’t see those traits on Merrill Caldwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current Merrill Caldwell, although seemed like a completely different person, acted like a normal human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could be called a human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And not a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So dangerous, and you want me to go?\" Pranay Martinez frowned slightly, muttering: \"Western Emperor, not fair enough, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve got the experience.\" Julius Reed poked his chest, his eyes constantly on Merrill Caldwell not far ahead, speaking faster: \"Even Osher Reed hasn’t defeated you, let alone such a small game?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right.\" Pranay Martinez liked that feeling, the feeling of being recognized by the Western Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bear in mind, he heard Julius Reed calling the Guilt Emperor garbage, even chasing him for a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he wouldn’t admit it, who wouldn’t enjoy acknowledgment from a saint master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll probe lightly, if anything’s off, you must strike immediately.\" Pranay Martinez stood up and strode forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people ahead showed no reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, hold on!\" Pranay Martinez quickened his pace, shouting: \"I want to acquaint myself with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the people ahead seemed not to hear, even the followers did not pay attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even altering their pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steadily climbing the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, I’m talking to you!\" Pranay Martinez faintly felt something amiss. \"What’s going on! I just saw you in the tavern, you kill at will. Come, grandpa also wants to be killed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouted loudly from behind, attracting stares from passersby, treating him like a fool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Merrill Caldwell ahead, still showed no sign of turning back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very strange indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pranay Martinez took three steps in two, quickly reaching Merrill Caldwell and stretched out his hand to block!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon Merrill Caldwell touching his arm, she fell stiffly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fake?\" Pranay Martinez looked at the person in red on the ground, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t actually a person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the clothes was a mannequin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the back, it looked human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking from the front, none of the group were actually human!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Julius Reed suddenly spoke below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pranay Martinez turned swiftly, discovering Merrill Caldwell had somehow appeared beside Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group surrounded Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merrill Caldwell pet the cat in her hand, expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pranay Martinez looked down, the mannequin at his feet was still repeating the motions of standing, falling, standing, falling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sneaky, clearly not a good person.\" Merrill Caldwell focused entirely on the cat, holding it with one hand, gently stroking with the other. \"What, in such a hurry to die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She seemed not to recognize Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nor recognize Pranay Martinez.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young lady, do you recognize me?\" Pranay Martinez ignored the mannequins, walking toward Merrill Caldwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop.\" Merrill Caldwell didn’t turn, even with her back to him. \"One more step forward, you’ll die, and in a... terrible way. Ha ha ha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following which came an unsettling laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pranay Martinez’s skin crawled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve long noticed we were following?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t proceed, choosing to stand in place to test the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I sensed you from the moment you left the Love Tavern.\" Merrill Caldwell turned, her piercing gaze seeming to see through Pranay Martinez. \"You seem competent, tell me, what’s your intention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike her previous quick action to kill, this time Merrill Caldwell didn’t choose immediate combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But rather calmly opened a dialogue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll be direct.\" Pranay Martinez dismissed Merrill Caldwell’s words, striding forward, pointing to Julius Reed: \"My brother wants to date the Prophet, so tell me, are you the Prophet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1160,"2026-06-06T17:05:53.715Z",1,"novelbin.me","bd2ea0fa65cb706a59cf658df262f3ba4df3231a994e309047e597401eade0d3","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2043","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2041",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]