[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-paradise-of-reincarnation":3,"chapter-paradise-of-reincarnation-paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-8":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Paradise of Reincarnation",{"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},2273866,4446,"Chapter 8: Chapter Eight: The Blade That Slayed the Dragon","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-8",8,"\u003Cp>Hank flashed a servile smile and pushed open the office door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boss, it’s me, Hank.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Er followed him into the office, the air thick with a faint metallic stench and the odor of hormones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that you, Hank? Good thing you didn’t interrupt my pleasure—speak up, what do you want?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seated in the office was a muscular man, bare-chested, with a gleaming bald head and a violent aura that made it clear he was no weakling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the new arrival, Bai Ye, recommended by ‘that one.’ Here is the letter of introduction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The big man glanced at Su Xiao, took the letter, flipped through it carelessly, then tore it to shreds, his hand still wandering over the voluptuous woman beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The original price was 200,000 Berries, but something big’s coming up—things are tight. So minimum 400,000 Berries.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s face still wore a smile; he was still too weak to reveal his true emotions, though right now he very much wanted to shoot the big man and then ask him how much he really wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao simply pulled out 400,000 Berries and placed them before the big man, saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao’s straightforward manner made the big man raise an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder you’re from ‘that side’—you really know how to spend. From now on, you’re part of the guard unit. Remember to call me Boss, or my lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao still smiled, but the smile carried an eerie quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood, Boss~.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Successfully joining the guard unit meant one major step closer to his mission: assassinating the king.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Hank kept his head down, eyes fixed on the floor as if it held something fascinating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, there was nothing there—he was performing a posture, signaling he hadn’t seen his superior take a bribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From this alone, one could see how chaotic the pirate world was: with enough money, even higher ranks could be bought—and for Su Xiao, this was undoubtedly good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Berries meant little to him; what he lacked most was time. Any problem Berries could solve wasn’t a real problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Prompt: Hunter joined the Guard Unit faction. Minor plot shift occurred. Gained 2.1% World Source.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the office, Su Xiao received his standard guard unit equipment: a uniform and a matchlock pistol.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the warehouse, Su Xiao stared blankly at the crude matchlock in his hand, then looked at Hank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hank, can I swap for a different weapon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank’s expression turned uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This~ All equipment is assigned. I can’t…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hesitant tone made Su Xiao understand: the man was demanding a bribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, Su Xiao slipped 30,000 Berries into Hank’s pocket. Hank’s face instantly brightened into a wide grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re comrades—when there’s trouble, we work it out. Pick your weapon yourself, but only one. That’s the rule, no exceptions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao set down the matchlock and began searching the warehouse. Weapons of all kinds lined the shelves—soon, his gaze locked onto a longsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade was over a meter long, with a width of about three centimeters and a slight curve. Not as refined as his own blade, but still a fine weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll take this one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao picked up the sword, sheathed it—and as his fingers touched the hilt, the Lunhuileyuan  immediately triggered a prompt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, hey, you can take any other weapon—but not this sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank’s expression turned cold, as if he’d never received the 30,000 Berries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao held the longsword, tilting his head toward Hank, cold light flickering in his eyes. Constant yielding only made others see him as weak and easy to exploit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank noticed Su Xiao’s gaze and froze, a chill surging through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy had killed before—more than once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank struggled internally, wanting to confront Su Xiao on the spot—but the sight of Su Xiao holding a blade made him deeply wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hank, don’t dwell on this. We’re ‘friends,’ aren’t we?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao pressed the hilt of the sword against Hank’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either take the money and stay silent—or Su Xiao would cut him down right here. Only two choices. This longsword was vital to his mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once something was in his grasp, Su Xiao wouldn’t relinquish it over a threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He believed that even if he killed Hank, a sufficient bribe to the big man would ensure he turned a blind eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This stays between you and me. Consider the sword a gift to cement our friendship.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank clapped Su Xiao’s shoulder warmly—he had surrendered. The tension in the warehouse dissolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just arrived in the capital and need to learn the lay of the land. I’m glad to count you as a friend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao sighed inwardly. Even a mere guard was this hard to handle—what kind of enemies would he face once he reached the king’s side?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thrill of this challenge made his heartbeat quicken, blood surging through his veins—he was beginning to enjoy it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warrior instinct within him was slowly awakening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao had been so firm because, when he touched the longsword, the Lunhuileyuan  had given him a prompt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Obtained: Dragon-Slaying Flash】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon-Slaying Flash (White · Rare)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Origin: One Piece, Iron Furnace Forge\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Durability: 35\u002F40–5 (This weapon suffered severe damage; durability reduced by 5.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attack Power: 5~16 (Calculated by strike intensity)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equipment Requirement: Strength 2 to use; Strength over 5 for fluent use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rating: 10 (Note: White equipment ratings range from 1 to 10. A rating of 10 is marked ‘Rare’ and gains special properties.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Special Property: Dragon’s Majesty—when wielding this weapon, instills a Zhenshe  effect on enemies. ( Zhenshe : Reduces enemy morale.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description: Once the blade of the Dragon-Slaying Sword Saint, Ryuma, in his youth. Severely damaged, its rank dropped after repair. Later, after Ryuma acquired the Black Blade: Shusui, this weapon was left in his bedroom. After Ryuma’s death, it was deemed unworthy to be buried with him and eventually ended up in the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master, I’m nearly rusted—where are you? Swing me and slay that dragon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Price: 1,100 Arena Coins (This item is a Rule Item; can be taken out of the One Piece world.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ryuma was no ordinary figure—he was a powerhouse in the One Piece world. Even now, the world’s greatest swordsman, Mihawk, might not surpass him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could the blade of such a master be weak? Su Xiao even suspected that if this Dragon-Slaying Flash had never been damaged, it might have been a Green, or even a Blue weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was why Su Xiao was willing to turn on Hank to claim it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, they hadn’t truly broken ties—this false “friendship” could still last a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re lucky, kid. This sword was seized from a pirate crew. Aside from me, few know it’s a treasure. If I could use a blade, and if the warehouse rules didn’t forbid choosing a second weapon, I’d have taken it long ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Xiao smiled but said nothing, simply sheathing the Dragon-Slaying Flash at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the blade on his person, his combat power surged dramatically, bringing him a sense of calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go. Something big’s happening in two days—we won’t have time to idle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hank sighed, as if burdened by dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s happening? Give me a heads-up so I can prepare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In half a month, the World Noble, the Celestial Dragons, will inspect the Kingdom of Goya. So the day after tomorrow, we’re cleaning out the Scrap Terminal.”\u003C\u002Fp>",1237,"2026-06-19T23:49:42.795Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","975f885d400f42865d15475f3752d01bd5035df5223aeb3e18b60972445bb78c","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-9","paradise-of-reincarnation-chapter-7",1000,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fparadise-of-reincarnation-cover.jpg"]