[{"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-2170":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},1750703,2236,"Chapter 2168: Steamed Buns Aren’t Rations","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2170",2170,"\u003Cp>\"You’re not Hill Leocadia?\" Long Wu’s eyes filled with astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just saw Hill Leocadia appear, how come in a blink, when the stopwatch countdown ended, he became Julius Reed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hill Leocadia indeed came, seeing you okay puts me at ease.\" Julius Reed leaned in, feigning innocence, and kissed Long Wu gently on her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Need to act convincingly enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For so many people dreaming of getting close to such a woman, in Julius Reed’s eyes, she’s merely a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s all there is to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Wu’s body trembled slightly, eyes flashing with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still a bit unaccustomed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That watch, so powerful?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, it lasted less than a minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long Wu’s thoughts were not on romance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t matter, there would be plenty of time in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, this man belonged to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, sit.\" Long Wu pulled Julius Reed’s hand, letting him sit on her lap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though quite shy, what’s done is done, must get used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was torturous for Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting was too difficult for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not sitting would mean exposing himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All efforts gone to waste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t after Long Wu’s abilities but wanted to see what this woman was really up to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overlooked one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Mind Reading Technique seemed ineffective on Long Wu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the deed was done, he could only pretend to be a puppet and see what Long Wu planned next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it, just consider it being taken advantage of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed sat in Long Wu’s embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just now Hill Leocadia came, I reckon, aiming for this watch. But since you’re fine, I’m relieved.\" Long Wu held Julius Reed, resting her head on him, asking gently: \"Where did you go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pranay Martinez came looking for me, this guy, untrustworthy, also wanted my watch.\" Julius Reed admitted truthfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed Long Wu was constantly hinting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that’s the case, Julius Reed expressed his guess, letting them fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally considered a target to be eliminated by everyone, now sitting back to watch them fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unexpectedly, news of this watch spread so fast, even Pranay Martinez knows.\" Long Wu looked grave, sensing something amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the divine realm, she learned about the current world’s experts and their forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being away from society for so long, to integrate quickly, must understand one’s opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding Pranay Martinez, Long Wu knew him to be cunning, treacherous, ruthless, with very strong raw power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter who faced, never lost the edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such opponents are most terrifying, not only capable but also cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her previous adversaries were either cautious and weak or strong but not great thinkers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today’s events also planned by Pranay Martinez? He and Hill Leocadia now so intimate?\" Long Wu suddenly realized the complexity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not only with Hill Leocadia, I suspect Trent Marsh’s relationship with Pranay Martinez is also very close.\" Julius Reed voiced his speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had reasoning behind it, but mentioning it as conjecture, letting Long Wu ponder slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While she considered, Julius Reed could find peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\" Long Wu nodded, but actually, she didn’t understand; remembered Julius Reed’s quip of helplessness regarding her bust, she now pretended to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If everything’s fine here, I’ll go patrolling to ensure your safety.\" Julius Reed stood up, gently stroking Long Wu’s nape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hoping to leave soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, take care of your safety.\" Long Wu reluctantly stood, hugged Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This hug made Julius Reed’s skin crawl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the pocket watch’s domain, did you injure Hill Leocadia?\" Julius Reed returned to the room and asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I severely wounded him. But Hill Leocadia probably anticipated it, difficult to find. Yet this injury should keep him honest for a while.\" Long Wu’s face showed hatred: \"Traitor! This traitor, what exactly does he want? Why didn’t he bother Trent Marsh back then, but kept causing trouble for us here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we need to find him and ask.\" Julius Reed closed the door, walked straight towards Aron Jackson’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aron, pull out all the surveillance, especially around Long Wu’s office.\" He walked to the computer, snatching the cigar from Aron’s mouth: \"Hurry, get to work!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s up, boss.\" Aron was a bit bewildered, groggily turned on the computer, still unaware of what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That lousy detector of yours.\" Julius Reed pointed at the screen: \"Hill Leocadia came in, nearly went unnoticed taking you out, yet you’re here smoking cigars.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised an eyebrow: \"Could it be... you are Hill Leocadia?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Julius Reed pulled at Aron’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big... big, big brother, I am Aron!\" Aron quickly pushed Julius Reed’s hand away, opened the computer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn, there really is a problem! My oversight.\" Upon reviewing, Aron’s cold sweat broke out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though surveillance alarm lights didn’t flash, it clearly showed a shadow over Julius Reed’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All surveillance lights were changed to Shadow Kims’ inventions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Hill Leocadia’s skill was indeed impressive, body duplications almost flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So much so that surveillance couldn’t detect it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facial recognition, iris recognition, all passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aron had full confidence in this equipment, sitting before the computer, believing as long as someone came in, alarms would definitely flash, make sounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet never expected to still underestimate Hill Leocadia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following surveillance, Aron pointed to outside the circular building, where alcohol bottles were stored in the warehouse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, the fake Julius Reed ran out not long after, then fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Appeared to be in considerable pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, crawled out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner, glanced at the surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, there’s a blind spot here, can’t see anymore. You keep an eye here, I’ll lead people to find him!\" Aron fetched the phone from his waist, talking inside: \"Lobby, gather!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though he’s wounded, the more people around, higher chance he’ll sneak in. You keep watch here, stay in contact.\" Julius Reed said in a deep voice: \"Beware of Hill Leocadia coming here. Go, bring Hawthorne. Hill Leocadia’s injured, one Hawthorne is enough to sort him out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having given instructions, Julius Reed leapt out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heading towards where Hill Leocadia vanished on surveillance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after Julius’s route, Hill Leocadia climbed in through the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Apologies, brother.\" At this time, disguised as Aron, Hill Leocadia held a knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sneered, muttering: \"The most dangerous place is the safest place. Julius Reed never imagined I’d come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you saying, brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Hill Leocadia finished speaking, Hawthorne walked in from behind the door. \"Really treating a bun as dry rations, treating me like I’m not even human.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1084,"2026-06-06T17:06:03.863Z",1,"novelbin.me","32b7fdeb04651981c75cba7bc0eba6e03f5d54d2f1ec086f536324c8b9c2e1db","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2171","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2299",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]