[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-urban-peerless-expert":3,"chapter-urban-peerless-expert-urban-peerless-expert-chapter-1167":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Urban Peerless Expert",{"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},1447173,1898,"Chapter 1167 - 1167 1187 Obviously Here but Claiming Not to Be, You're Not Being Honest!_1","urban-peerless-expert-chapter-1167",1167,"\u003Cp>1167: Chapter 1187: Obviously Here but Claiming Not to Be, You’re Not Being Honest!_1 1167: Chapter 1187: Obviously Here but Claiming Not to Be, You’re Not Being Honest!_1 Qi Hengchuan did not demand any compensation; all he wanted was revenge, and Lin Chen had already helped him achieve that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was apparent that the other party did not sincerely wish to compensate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were simply showing respect to the Human Emperor, Lin Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen and Qi Hengchuan were courteously escorted out of the sect by Ge Haishan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Ge Haishan, although it was somewhat disgraceful, it was the Human Emperor they were dealing with after all; there was nothing wrong with being polite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could say he was wrong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Dongshan City, lead the way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Hengchuan respectfully guided the way, feeling infinitely grateful to Lin Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Qin Hao, who robbed them, he hated Dong Wu, who had betrayed them, even more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his strength and his sect’s influence, he dared not seek trouble with the Moonlight Sect; after all, strength mattered, and words meant nothing without it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen was powerful and had a high status; even the Sect Master acted respectfully towards him, didn’t he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His feelings were complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for the Jade Phoenix Grass, they wouldn’t have experienced such a catastrophe; but it was precisely because of the rare herb that Lin Chen decided to help him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, even as the Human Emperor, without any personal ties, he wouldn’t have bothered with their affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Dong Wu had said, the Cultivation World was filled with survival of the fittest, which was the norm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flying boat advanced, eventually reaching Dongshan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen didn’t force his way in, as the barrier protecting a city was not something easily broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They followed the proper procedures by paying a certain amount of Spirit Stones for entry fees and then smoothly entered Dongshan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finding out the location of the City Lord’s Mansion, the two went straight there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Qin Hao was entertaining a guest in a pavilion within the City Lord’s Mansion’s back garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guest was an old man with a rather strange-looking, long nose that drooped a little and could stretch and curl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a transformed Elephant Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man appeared arrogant and said indifferently, “City Lord Qin, I hope you have made up your mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao smiled, “I have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When your troops arrive, I will open the city gates and greet them, surrendering Dongshan City without a fight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s expression eased slightly, “City Lord Qin, your decision is wise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, our Demon Emperor is merciful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wishes to conquer the world, but any battles will involve cultivators and should not affect ordinary people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rest assured, as long as you submit to our demon race, you will remain the City Lord.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just follow our instructions, and we will guarantee your safety.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao bowed his hands, “Thank you, Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man waved his hand and said, “Since you’ve made up your mind, you should take this medicine pill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man placed a red elixir in front of Qin Hao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao’s eyes revealed anxiety as he cautiously asked, “Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang, what is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man replied, “This is the Demon Heart Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It contains a demon poison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you don’t take the antidote regularly, your body will grow fur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simply put, you will take on the appearance of a demonic beast.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao’s eyes were filled with fear, “The antidote…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man replied indifferently, “As long as you obey our commands, you will not lack the antidote.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After taking it ten times, the Demon Heart Pill will lose its effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We don’t intend to control you forever; we just need to ensure your loyalty during this time and prevent any duplicity.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao felt slightly relieved, “Alright, I will take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please take care of me, Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao swallowed the Demon Heart Pill, as he had no other choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Demon was right in front of him, and crushing him would be effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chose this method for a specific plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In order to survive, he had to submit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was the big deal in joining the demon race?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, there were many people from the Human Clan thriving within the demon race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man saw that Qin Hao had swallowed the Demon Heart Pill, and his expression loosened slightly, his gaze becoming friendlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swallowing the Demon Heart Pill meant that Qin Hao genuinely wanted to join the demon race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would not have to worry about any accidents when their forces arrived later on\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the demon race intended to make a big move!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now that you have taken the Demon Heart Pill, you are one of us.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Follow us, and we will not mistreat you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Qin Hao quickly took out a spirit medicine box sealed with runes and placed it in front of the old man, saying respectfully, “Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang, these are three Jade Phoenix Grasses, a small token of my gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please accept them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s eyes lit up, for the Jade Phoenix Grass was an exceptionally rare treasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The value of three strands was incredibly high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man opened the box, took a look, and closed it with satisfaction, a smile appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Qin Hao was quite sensible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that he would have to promote him more in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad, I accept your gift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I appreciate your kindness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I will try to help you advance to the Void stage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao rejoiced, quickly bowing his hands in gratitude, “Thank you, Mr.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a report from a servant came from outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord, there are two men outside asking to see you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leader claims to be Lin Chen…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Hao was currently entertaining an important guest and had no inclination to meet with anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am not here,” he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Qin Hao’s words fell, a clear and cheerful voice sounded, “City Lord Qin, pretending not to be here when you actually are…that’s not very honest, is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1034,"2026-06-06T01:52:00.073Z",1,"novelbin.me","c8daf70bfe6a0dacaf4b043bac5c73ed2702992e8e16979d380773f422aed810","urban-peerless-expert-chapter-1168","urban-peerless-expert-chapter-1166",4071,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Furban-peerless-expert-cover.jpg"]