[{"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-2300":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},1750705,2236,"Chapter 2298: The Eerie Dock","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2300",2300,"\u003Cp>Julius Reed’s mind was filled with the image of that mysterious man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that final smile, full of meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon was injured, there was no doubt about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was far from needing to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mysterious man, with just a tentative move, had already demonstrated exceptional power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, in such a situation, both the man and dragon left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed clearly saw the dragon crouching on the ground, like a pet, being ridden by the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who exactly is this man?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed had never seen him and had no idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ships transporting the villagers from the port had long since departed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed had been trapped in Mont for a day and a night, estimating that those people had safely landed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither Hiddy nor Grace River was seen either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s likely they didn’t want Julius Reed distracted and quickly headed towards Demarco Mount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the dock only Jovany Leopold stood guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with the remaining spirit-like Crown Prince of Mont.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Crown Prince of Mont was excited to see Julius Reed arrive, standing up abruptly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dull gaze in his eyes flickered with light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been waiting here for a long time, just for a result.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While roaming outside, he had come to realize that, solely by his own ability, revenge was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To seek revenge, he could only rely on the Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he could do was wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, he had finally awaited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Crown Prince’s heart was filled with anxiety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The man is dead, killed by the golden dragon’s lightning. Your revenge is complete.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed walked over, somewhat concerned as he looked at the Crown Prince: \"But revenge isn’t everything; you must learn to look forward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tru... truly dead?\" The Crown Prince trembled with excitement, his features began to distort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dead, I checked.\" Julius Reed nodded: \"However, your royal family left no heirs, which truly is unfortunate. Mont is now a deserted city, in need of rebuilding. I hope you can build it well...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Julius Reed could finish speaking, the Crown Prince knelt to the ground, madly kowtowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Lord... thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kept murmuring, but his voice trembled fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\" Jovany Leopold bent down, about to help the Crown Prince up, only to be stopped by Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you... thank you...\" The Crown Prince suddenly lay on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Motionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his head, a wisp of blue smoke emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dull gaze, lifeless eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dead?\" Jovany Leopold exclaimed in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and the Crown Prince had awaited Julius Reed here for a day and night, during which they had talked a lot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was an ancient martial artist trapped in the mountains for thousands of years unable to escape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was the Crown Prince trapped in a temple, neither human nor ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two shared a mutual feeling of affliction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now abruptly the Crown Prince vanished, unbearably unsettling Jovany Leopold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He was always sustained by hatred. I predicted this outcome long ago, never expecting the tragedy to still unfold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed shook his head, looking at the drying corpse on the ground, sighed: \"Bury him. Mont ended up like this partly due to my inescapable responsibility.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\" Jovany Leopold, with a flick of his longsword, stirred up dirt on the ground, burying him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling a bit sorrowful, Jovany Leopold turned and chopped down a tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then split the trunk open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And carved the words ’Tomb of the Crown Prince of Mont’ onto it, placing it in front of the grave, feeling somewhat dejected as he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Mont, traveling by water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aboard the ship, apart from the boatman, were only Julius Reed and Jovany Leopold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I met Trent Marsh and saved his life. Trent Marsh promised me he’d spare you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed stood at the bow, speaking calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentleman’s word is his bond, as hard to retract as chasing horses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trent Marsh might overlook minor matters but certainly won’t break promises on major ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jovany Leopold alive and well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is the best proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We met, and Trent Marsh said I’m good at making choices.\" Jovany Leopold scratched his head: \"Living is enough, I don’t want to die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several hours of sailing, a sudden storm hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed instructed the boatman to dock at an abandoned dock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dock was full of fresh flowers and plants, clean and tidy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you recognize this dock?\" Julius Reed asked, pointing to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First time seeing it. I’ve never taken this water route; if it wasn’t for you paying well, I wouldn’t want to come here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boatman was somewhat afraid: \"Rumor has it that this place is weird.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of weird?\" Julius Reed scrutinized the surroundings, finding no abnormalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything seemed amiss, it would be the dock was too clean.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone appeared to regularly tidy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, several boats were stationed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them was a large cruise ship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With vessels stopping by, a dock seems normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything seemed fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why did Julius Reed feel uneasy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be related to the boatman’s words?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing intense storms above, fraught with danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky grew increasingly dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind also intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s stop here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such circumstances, proceeding was impossible nevertheless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite fearing inside, seeing the dire weather, the boatman ferried the boat to the dock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trio disembarked, quickly heading inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far from the dock stood a building cluster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared to be a place for food and drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flowers along the path emitted a strong fragrance, Julius Reed inhaled deeply, his expression slightly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was familiar with the flowers, they were hallucinogenic plants causing people to hallucinate and pass out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed, versed in pharmacology, recognized it with just a sniff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately pulled Jovany Leopold aside, quietly reminding in his ear: \"These flowers are toxic, something’s wrong here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jovany Leopold’s face slightly changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly closed his eyes, starting to force his body to expel whatever he inhaled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ancient martial artists are among a great rarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their prowess far outmatches today’s showpieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After half a minute, Jovany Leopold took a deep breath, nodded: \"Almost fell for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it aimed at us?\" he whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed shook his head: \"If they were targeting me, they wouldn’t use this. Indisputably, this is a warning. It appears they are targetless. Whoever arrives, becomes their target.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their conversation continued as they walked, soon reaching the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hello, what would you like to eat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the hotel entrance, the elderly waiter asked cheerfully: \"Rough journey, want to stay? Eat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jovany Leopold looked up; it was a hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then went inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him enter, the doorman seemed very pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he smiled, Jovany Leopold was pulled back out by Julius Reed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old waiter’s smile grew somewhat stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This place looks good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Julius Reed gazed at the adjacent hotel, strode inside: \"This is the place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before entering, he caught a glimpse of the elder’s spite!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the genuine smile from the staff inside the chosen hotel.\u003C\u002Fp>",1177,"2026-06-06T17:06:04.997Z",1,"novelbin.me","228860ee62fa95b00490b28902634fd57ba8a1b9b2714d99ffdc18ea31787c33","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2172","legend-of-dragon-son-in-law-chapter-2171",2546,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flegend-of-dragon-son-in-law-cover.jpg"]