[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-urban-villain-system":3,"chapter-urban-villain-system-urban-villain-system-chapter-51":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","URBAN VILLAIN SYSTEM",{"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},1323172,1758,"Chapter 51: Information Network","urban-villain-system-chapter-51",51,"\u003Cp>Outside Tony Clark’s Residence...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young members of the Clark family stood gathered in front of him, their expressions uneasy, their eyes shifting between each other and the man who had summoned them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke first... Because everyone knew that Tony Clark did not call people for casual conversations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood at the center, hands loosely behind his back, gaze sweeping across each face slowly, deliberately, as if measuring their worth. The silence stretched long enough to become uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So...\" Tony’s voice was calm, almost soft. \"Not a single one of you came to receive me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And not one of you,\" he continued, his tone slightly sharper now, \"attended my engagement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few of them flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the youths stepped forward hesitantly. \"Brother Tony, we were... occupied with sect duties. The academy tasks...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words were not loud... But they cut cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s gaze snapped toward him, cold and dismissive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think I asked because I don’t know the answer?\" he said flatly. \"Or are you stupid enough to think I care about your excuses?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth’s face turned pale instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another tried to step in quickly. \"It’s not like that. We just arrived recently, and—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony raised a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence returned immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me simplify this for you,\" he said, his voice lowering slightly, carrying a dangerous edge. \"You didn’t come because you didn’t think I was worth showing up for.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one denied it. Because they couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony let out a faint chuckle. \"Fair enough...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That single sentence confused them more than anger would have.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before anyone could relax— His expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then tell me,\" he continued, his eyes narrowing, \"why are you all standing here now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they genuinely didn’t know why Tony called them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the more confident youths finally stepped forward, his tone carrying a trace of defiance. \"This isn’t the Clark estate,\" he said. \"This is the academy. Strength decides everything here. Respect isn’t given because of family status.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few others nodded subtly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony looked at him into eyes and smirked like he saw an insect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re right,\" Tony said calmly. \"This is the academy. And strength decides everything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth straightened slightly, thinking he had gained ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly Tony stepped closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So tell me, does your strength protect your family back home? Can it save your sister from humiliation?!\" Tony asked like a righteous leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth froze in shock. All the standing youth terrified after hearing Tony’s threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not just a warning... Tony actually saying he will play with your family if you don’t obey me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Who will say this to their own family member...???!!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony’s voice dropped further, almost a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your father... still works under the Third Elder, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And your younger sister,\" Tony continued, his eyes locking onto him, \"just entered the family training division last year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth’s face went completely pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others stiffened in utter shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony stepped back slowly, his smile widening just slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re absolutely right,\" he said. \"This isn’t home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause. \"But your family still is at home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke after that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because now they understood Tony’s hidden meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t about strength alone. It never was... The defiance in their eyes faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony clapped his hands lightly once, breaking the tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" he said. \"Now that we understand each other... let’s get to work.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned slightly, gesturing toward the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Line up according to your academy division.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hesitated for a second— Then obeyed in silence as the first one followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group quickly rearranged themselves, forming four separate lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rising Sun Peak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Falling Sun Peak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sword Peak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Healing Tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony walked slowly in front of them, his gaze scanning each line carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is better,\" he muttered before speaking up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From today onwards, you don’t represent the Clark family inside this academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You represent me.\" The words hit heavily. \"And I don’t tolerate useless people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill passed through the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony continued, his tone calm but commanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want information.\" He raised one finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything about sect politics. Who supports whom. Which peaks are aligned. Which elders are in conflict.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Major families inside the academy. Their strengths. Their alliances. Their enemies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A third.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And most importantly... The monsters and geniuses of the Academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ones everyone avoids. The ones no one dares to provoke. I want to know who stands at the top— and who might stand against the Clark family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence followed. Not confusion... but understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not a casual request... This was groundwork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony looked at them one last time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have three days,\" he said. \"Bring me something useful... or don’t bother coming back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They nodded quickly as they understood the consequences clearly. No one dared question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dismissed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group dispersed almost immediately, leaving the courtyard in silence once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony stood there and stopped two youth which he know clearly inside the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two figures froze. A slightly chubby boy... And a lanky, nervous-looking youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned slowly. Fear visible on their scary faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come here,\" Tony said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They approached hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony looked at them for a long time like he caught them red handed during a rape scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not strong... Not talented... Not impressive... but Perfect for Tony’s need.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are your names?\" he asked even though he knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fa-Fatty Lin...\" the chubby one said quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sunil...\" the other added nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony nodded slightly. \"I have a special task for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re not going to compete with the others,\" he continued. \"Your job is simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped closer... Lowering his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want you to find out... who arranged my placement in the Healing Tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged looks in Confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s it?\" Fatty Lin asked in surprise as he felt it is just a eating task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony smiled. \"That’s it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out two small bottles... Body refining pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes widened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These are for you,\" Tony said, tossing them casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They caught them hurriedly, their hands trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For... us?\" Sunil asked, disbelief clear in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do your job well... and there’s more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitement replaced fear almost instantly. \"Yes! Yes, Young Master! We’ll find out everything!\" Fatty Lin said eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony waved his hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go... Don’t disappoint me. Otherwise, I will hang you both to my door curtains.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ran almost like two rats who got cheeseburgers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard fell silent once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tony stood alone under the faint glow of the formation, his expression calm, his mind already moving ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Information network... Control are Leverage in a powerful place like 9 Lotus Academy. That’s why Tony acted before hand to stay shade of his enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was falling into place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s see who’s pulling the strings,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>",1149,"2026-06-05T19:16:31.203Z",1,"novelbin.me","01bea86330217f172be2d941d0f69a159575f184d02642528e3c08448b29e00f","urban-villain-system-chapter-52","urban-villain-system-chapter-50",143,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Furban-villain-system-cover.jpg"]