[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence":3,"chapter-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-507":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Warlord: Starting with Daily Intelligence",{"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},2338970,4572,"Chapter 507: You Hit the Wrong Person!","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-507",507,"\u003Cp>“Pfft! You’re still thinking about Caro Lin ? Did you sneak another one of your mother’s trinkets again? If so, I’d be happy to take it back to Caro Lin  for you!” Gervas smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smile and the word “trinket” struck Laniel’s sore spot instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remembering how he’d carefully prepared a gift last time, only for Gervas to put it on Caro Lin  himself, Laniel gritted his teeth, eyes red, and roared: “Gervas, what did you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he’d even finished speaking, before Gervas could answer—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew stormed forward, stepping right up to Laniel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew’s face was thunderous, glaring fiercely at Laniel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laniel jumped, instinctively explaining: “Father, it was Gervas who started—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew paid no attention, reaching out with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Laniel could react, Andrew clamped him under one arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his massive palm began relentlessly slapping Laniel’s buttocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLAP! SLAP! SLAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slaps echoed through the banquet hall—Andrew was going all out, showing no mercy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laniel screamed and writhed in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, why are you hitting me? I didn’t do anything wrong—it was Gervas who mocked me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wah! Father, there are so many people watching! How am I ever going to show my face again?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laniel was truly caught off guard this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pain was bad enough—but worse, this was happening at the banquet, surrounded by guests!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d never be able to face anyone again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching as Andrew delivered over thirty slaps, Gervas finally strolled forward slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, enough. Laniel’s still young—he’ll learn when he grows up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Andrew, hearing this, delivered a few more furious slaps before releasing Laniel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gervas, if you hadn’t stopped me, I’d have made him remember this for life. It’s all because his mother spoiled him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gervas knew well—his “old man” was putting on a show for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, we really should be stricter from now on. Only then will he grow into something great—maybe even become a Golden Knight someday!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, it’s unfair! You beat me in front of everyone just to please Gervas! I’m going to tell Mother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Gervas and Andrew spoke, Laniel—who had just escaped Andrew’s “clutches”—was clearly Bufuqi .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retreated several meters, eyes watery, accusing Andrew, clearly preparing to go to Lady Mary for justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, this had been his usual tactic: Mary would hear of it, know Laniel was wrong, but still scold Andrew for being too harsh and too cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came another round of family quarrels—something that drove Andrew to distraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just as Laniel finished his threat, Lady Mary walked in through the main gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Mary arrive, Laniel’s eyes lit up—he’d found his savior. “Mother! You’ve finally come!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Laniel, what’s wrong?” Mary blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, it’s Father! He’s favoring Gervas—he just beat me in front of everyone!” Laniel complained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary’s expression darkened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Laniel beamed with triumph.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mother was angry!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly the beginning of his revenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, I only asked Gervas to return Caro Lin —he tricked her away! Then, when I become a Golden Knight, I’ll forgive him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Father heard and grabbed me, then beat my butt so hard I can’t feel it anymore!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, you have to stand up for me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laniel pressed on, ready to stoke his mother’s fury further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True to form, Mary’s whole body trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ha! Gervas, you’re dead!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Laniel thought his mother was about to unleash fury on Gervas and his father, he suddenly felt pain again—where his numb butt had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laniel froze, then looked at his mother in confusion. “Mother… what are you doing? You hit the wrong person!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary gritted her teeth. “I didn’t hit the wrong person. Today, I’m teaching you a lesson.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I told you to get Caro Lin  back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLAP! SLAP! SLAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I told you to become a Golden Knight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLAP! SLAP! SLAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I told you… not to disrespect your brother Gervas!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLAP! SLAP! SLAP!…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Mother, are you crazy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laniel was completely stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Mary chased him, he ran while screaming in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary grew more furious with every strike, showing no sign of stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bring me the rattan whip—I’ll make him run!” Mary shouted to her personal maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his mother’s words and seeing her murderous expression—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laniel, who had been fleeing, finally broke down, collapsing where he stood and sobbing uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was despair beyond sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His greatest shield in the past had just become the one who beat him the hardest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, the maid brought the rattan whip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laniel stared at it, eyes wide with terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, Mother… please don’t hit me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary ignored him, raising the whip high, then bringing it down hard on Laniel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SLAP…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the expected pain never came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through tear-blurred eyes, Laniel looked up—and saw Gervas blocking the whip with his sword scabbard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady Mary, a lesson is enough. There are still many guests here—too harsh a beating will make them laugh. Let him change gradually.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gervas, it’s my fault as a mother—I didn’t discipline him properly, so he’s done so many wrong things and insulted you, his second brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I apologize to you on his behalf. I swear, he will never repeat his past mistakes again.” Mary’s arm trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether from exhaustion or overwhelming emotion, no one could say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Gervas could respond—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many neighbors had recognized Gervas before, and thus knew his former status in the family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Lady Mary was beating her own son without mercy—and personally apologizing to Gervas, the son of her late husband’s first wife? It was astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady Mary, we’re family—no need to be so formal. Just discipline Laniel properly from now on; I’m sure he’ll improve!” Gervas smiled warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though this change in Mary’s attitude came only after Gervas’s status had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But isn’t the world like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one is right or wrong—only that to earn respect, you must first possess equal strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, beyond blood relatives, how many people will treat you without reservation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially in noble families like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Gervas’s words, Mary breathed a quiet sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’d pretended to go to the kitchen earlier precisely to give herself time to adjust her mindset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, her attitude toward Gervas had completely reversed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, she looked at her son, crouched on the floor, tearful and bewildered, and felt a pang of pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately urged: “Laniel, get up and thank Gervas right away!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you know? Your second brother Gervas is now a Count!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if you became a Golden Knight yourself, you still couldn’t match your second brother Gervas!”\u003C\u002Fp>",1093,"2026-06-20T22:44:02.688Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","61d468b077eba45b2212eecf1095a5c44985bad4fa56b0466023a00f8f7e34b6","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-508","warlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-chapter-506",521,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwarlord-starting-with-daily-intelligence-cover.jpg"]