[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-sword-god-of-the-universe":3,"chapter-the-sword-god-of-the-universe-the-sword-god-of-the-universe-chapter-423":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Sword God of the Universe",{"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},1072274,1385,"Chapter 443 - 443 443 Aiming to Please Jing Yan","the-sword-god-of-the-universe-chapter-423",423,"\u003Cp>Chapter 443: Chapter 443: Aiming to Please Jing Yan Chapter 443: Chapter 443: Aiming to Please Jing Yan Jing Yan was somewhat puzzled by the recent arrival of City Lord Yuan Jihu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the encounter at the Song Family’s residence two days ago, he seemed like a completely different person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Jing Yan didn’t feel any malice from Yuan Jihu at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could even say that Yuan Jihu’s attitude towards him now seemed to contain a measure of respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was going on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“City Lord, please execute this thief!” Gao Lan continued to bellow on the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Jihu’s arrival had emboldened him, stirring his emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he hadn’t noticed Yuan Jihu’s attitude towards Jing Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only heard Yuan Jihu state his duty to intervene as the Haofeng City Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Gao Lan’s disciple revealed a hint of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a slight step back, sensing something amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The City Lord’s demeanor towards Jing Yan didn’t resemble the hostile confrontation rumored outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the City Lord truly intended to handle Jing Yan, would he courteously address him as Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Yan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciple glanced at his master, Gao Lan, uncertain of how to warn him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shameless old fool, aren’t you embarrassed?”“You’ve thrown away all the face of our Haofeng City!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Totally oblivious to life and death, you even dared to embezzle Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Yan’s property!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You really have the nerve!” Yuan Jihu’s gaze turned cold as he looked at Gao Lan, his eyes glinting icily as he berated loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lan’s arrogant expression instantly stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he was out of his mind, he could now tell that Yuan Jihu was roaring at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was this about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Third-level Alchemist, the strongest in Haofeng City, Gao Lan’s relationship with the City Lord might not be intimate, but it was certainly good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the City Lord needed help refining elixirs, he mostly sought out Gao Lan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why had Yuan Jihu’s attitude changed so drastically now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lan’s eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at Yuan Jihu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had truly not expected Yuan Jihu to take Jing Yan’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Jihu was his greatest support, his rock; and now this rock had become his adversary?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Yuan Jihu’s support, he wouldn’t have dared to pocket the Holy Spirit Potion for himself, or at least not so brazenly, considering Jing Yan’s formidable reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Jing Yan was not a match for Yuan Jihu, he was more than capable of dealing with Gao Lan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Lan panicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“City Lord, what…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>what’s happened to you?” Gao Lan stammered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old fool, hand it over quickly and spare the nonsense,” Yuan Jihu said sternly, not wanting to waste time with Gao Lan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had intervened, he intended to handle it cleanly, to Jing Yan’s satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But, I didn’t take anything,” Gao Lan still wouldn’t admit to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Court death!” Yuan Jihu made his move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Decisive and swift!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Gao Lan had handed over Jing Yan’s possessions willingly, Yuan Jihu might have spared his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gao Lan, standing before him, dared to deny it outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wasn’t this a contempt of his authority as the City Lord?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Boom!” Yuan Jihu’s strike was ruthless and decisive, with surges of Primordial Energy, he pounced furiously at Gao Lan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“City Lord, please spare me!” Gao Lan’s entire body went limp when he saw Yuan Jihu take action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Jihu sneered, his movements without the slightest hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thud!” Yuan Jihu’s palm struck Gao Lan’s head with precise brutality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene of Gao Lan’s head, like a watermelon smashed by immense force, needs no further description.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at Gao Lan’s lifeless body, Yuan Jihu huffed coldly, “A creature who didn’t know life from death, I’ve long found you displeasing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You strut around on normal days, but to dare jump around in front of Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Yan, your death was deserved!”Yuan Jihu dusted off his palms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thump!”At this point, Gao Lan’s disciple immediately knelt down, tears streaming from his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“City Lord, this matter is not related to me at all; it’s all Gao Lan’s doing,” the disciple, though overwhelmed with fear, didn’t forget to beg for mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Jihu’s gaze shifted again, falling on Gao Lan’s disciple, chuckling darkly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll reluctantly believe you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what are you waiting for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hand it over now!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You are Gao Lan’s disciple; surely you must know where it is, right?” Yuan Jihu’s eyes conveyed a murderous intent as he stared down Gao Lan’s disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, if Gao Lan’s disciple dared utter another nonsensical word, the next moment he would be executed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I know, I’ll fetch it right now!” The disciple hastened to his feet, scurrying into a room like a scared bird, and in no more than the span of two breaths, he returned holding five porcelain vials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“City Lord, Lord Jing Yan’s belongings are these,” Gao Lan’s disciple said, glancing at Yuan Jihu and then at Jing Yan, with a crying tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why don’t you hand them over to Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Yan?” Yuan Jihu’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Jing Yan, please check these Holy Spirit Potions…” Gao Lan’s disciple crawled over to Jing Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, there are few who do not fear death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with death, likewise, few can maintain their resolve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Gao Lan’s disciple was terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his master Gao Lan had been killed with a single slap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the City Lord wanted to kill him, would there be any difficulty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know why the City Lord would suddenly help Jing Yan, but it wasn’t the time to ponder too much; saving his own life was paramount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Yan took the five porcelain vials, opened one to take a glance, and nodded before putting them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Yan, are these correct?” Yuan Jihu looked towards Jing Yan, a smile returning to his face as if the person who had executed Gao Lan was not him at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, they are right; there’s no problem now,” Jing Yan nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know why Yuan Jihu was suddenly so amiable, but since Yuan Jihu was being friendly, Jing Yan couldn’t keep showing a cold face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Jihu was indeed exceedingly decisive; to Gao Lan, it was a direct death slap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the incident just happened, it even jolted Jing Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s good!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, this Gao Lan indeed brought shame upon our Haofeng City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Yan, the trouble this has caused you, I am truly sorry!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, let’s not linger in this foul-smelling place; let’s walk and talk,” Yuan Jihu said disgustedly as he looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright!” Jing Yan responded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them left simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t until Jing Yan and Yuan’s figures disappeared that Gao Lan’s disciple finally exhaled a long breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His life was saved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at his master Gao Lan, whose head was missing, his face turning even more deathly pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jing Yan, I had just been to Zhang Family’s and learned that you had come to seek out Gao Lan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, I immediately rushed over,” Yuan Jihu started speaking somewhere outside the Gao Lan Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, City Lord,” Jing Yan said, squinting and smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>",1197,"2026-06-03T10:25:51.818Z",1,"novelbin.me","fb7c204c3721487cb187fb55252af09b2c67d6c04f478393fd8473f963e314a4","the-sword-god-of-the-universe-chapter-424","the-sword-god-of-the-universe-chapter-422",2108,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-sword-god-of-the-universe-cover.jpg"]