[{"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-2194":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},1750728,2236,"Chapter 2192: Master Michael","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2194",2194,"\u003Cp>\"Mr. Michael...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the arrival, several maids serving tea and water hurriedly shouted, \"Mr. Michael, save us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the old man, these people clung to him like a lifeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes were filled with uncontrollable excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" The elderly man named Michael turned his head, observing the messy room and sniffing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was filled with a foul stench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face darkened, and he looked sharply at the women on the floor: \"What happened here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knox Michael was in charge of overseeing the Gills Alliance experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was also the Hidden Gate’s appointed supervisor for Thunderpeak Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least on the surface, he was the one calling the shots here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the hidden expert behind the scenes, he had never met him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only sense the powerful aura within the room whenever he passed by each day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These people... they killed them...\" said the girl responsible for pouring water, pointing her trembling finger at Julius Reed and the others, unable to control her shaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How dare you cause trouble at the Gills Alliance!\" A large number of people behind Knox Michael started to gather; they were the enforcers responsible for maintaining order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such a big restaurant and brothel, with thousands of martial artists coming and going daily, conflicts were inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, on the first day of opening, seventeen troublemaking martial artists were hanged on the railings in front of the doorway, and no one dared to cause trouble since.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as there was no trouble, everyone had a good time, far superior to anything in the Mortal World, whether in terms of service or otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some even marveled, \"This place should only exist in heaven.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, ignorant fools had dared to kill their signature courtesan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knox Michael was furious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, go inform Mrs. Leopold, have her come here as well.\" He waved his hand, and his followers dashed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Leopold controlled the Gills Alliance and was also an expert in the Hidden Gate’s intelligence department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How today’s matter would be handled depended on Mrs. Leopold’s opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knox Michael was merely an executor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He acted according to orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And... there’s another one in the room.\" The young girl serving tea pointed inside: \"Eliezer Pine... is inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another one?\" Knox Michael stepped forward, unleashing his aura!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, when he released his aura, martial artists would feel fear and oppression, becoming confused and disoriented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those blocking his way would retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But today, this move didn’t seem to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow Kims stood in front of him, grinning, unleashing an even stronger aura!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knox Michael stepped back, eyes wide with surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He actually...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...was forced back?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You dare such audacity, who are you! State your name! I am Knox Michael, chief security officer of the Gills Alliance!\" Knox Michael did not disclose his Hidden Gate identity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This identity was rather sensitive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could not be revealed unless absolutely necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me? I’m a mercenary. Why? If anyone comes here who’s not a mercenary, what proper person could they be?\" Shadow Kims wore a red robe, a hood, and a mask painted by Gabriel Abernathy on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without the mask, Shadow Kims’ appearance was equally elusive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to make out his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... move aside! If you keep blocking my way, don’t blame me for being rude!\" Knox Michael was a bit angry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d lost face in front of his subordinates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough already, quit the nonsense. If you can fight, fight. If you can’t, get lost,\" Julius Reed said impatiently from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had come here to meet the so-called mastermind behind all this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To figure out the purpose of that eerie painting that brought him here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That painting was strange. Although it seemed to intend harm most of the time, sometimes it provided useful information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How brazen!\" Knox Michael pondered for a moment. The old mercenary in front of him might be quite formidable, so he’d better first injure the young one to demonstrate his power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he raised his hand, a surge of energy burst forth, heading straight for Julius Reed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed, sitting in a chair, slammed the table with his left hand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table flew up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy wave hit the table and bounced back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knox Michael leaped, the wave passing under his groin before exploding at the doorway!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several subordinates who failed to dodge were blown away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly killed on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table spun a few times and landed on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wine glasses and pots, having flown up, settled back down smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not even a drop of wine spilled from the cups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Frankly, too weak,\" Julius Reed said, lifting a wine pot and pouring it into his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The wine is good, the girls are good, even the mercenaries here are good. But you, Mr. Dog, you’re not a good dog!\" Julius Reed moved the pot away and poured it into a cup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What audacity you have, insulting me! I’ve killed countless people in my life, Knox Michael, and I won’t stand for this insult today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knox Michael swung his hands violently!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vibrating sound echoed in the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Michael!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those at the door started clamoring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well said, I toast to you,\" Julius Reed said, turning slightly towards Knox Michael, not even sparing him a glance, and threw the wine from his cup aggressively!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spilled wine morphed into a sharp sword!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It quickly solidified in the air, stabbing straight at Knox Michael!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A petty trick, and you dare flaunt it before me?\" Knox Michael sneered, reaching forward with his right hand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body trembled, the wine dropping to the ground, and he failed to drink a single drop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Knox Michael’s palm was bleeding profusely...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He trembled as he withdrew his hand, looking at Hawthorne: \"Picking on the young as if I rely on age to bully. Fine, I’ll deal with this neither old nor young fellow first, and then I’ll settle with you young and old ones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t handle Shadow Kims; that old one was too fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura alone had Knox Michael completely overwhelmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the young man drinking, his depth was unfathomable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To transform wine into a sword and injure him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Definitely no ordinary person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, the only soft target seemed to be the guy in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hawthorne, someone’s treating you as a pushover. If you embarrass yourself, you’d better head right out to the restroom!\" Julius Reed leaned back in his chair, beckoning to the girls: \"Massage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes...\" The girls, not blind, had witnessed this group’s prowess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To survive, they had to act wisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girls scrambled to oblige, fearing falling behind and losing the chance to others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in this room, there were more enemies than allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Enemies were close, allies far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only one, Master Michael, seemed to be of little help now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, is the massage to your liking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, isn’t my technique skilled?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, let me push for you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed closed his eyes, enjoying it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Knox Michael was almost bursting with rage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Hawthorne, determined to crush this pushover!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boy, I’m about to unleash my wrath!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stomped his foot fiercely, drawing a longsword from his waist, swiftly slashing at Hawthorne!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re old and toothless. Sorry, no offense meant! It’s just inevitable, please forgive me!\" Hawthorne shook his head, swiftly darting forward!\u003C\u002Fp>",1230,"2026-06-06T17:06:03.863Z",1,"novelbin.me","cde44e4be87329ea387501987ba4f6b7f6337857bff7fec45ba1294de1348dde","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2195","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2193",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]