Legend of Dragon Son-in-law-Chapter 1358: The Fake City Lord

Swimming City.

City Lord’s Mansion.

"What happened! That huge explosion outside the city and the strong vibrations, what exactly is going on?"

"Could it be an alien attack?"

"Quick, get my ’Security Sutra’ out! May Swimming City be safe, may the City Lord be safe, may everyone be safe."

Inside the City Lord’s Mansion, the council hall.

Officials from all ranks and commanders from the Nine Paths, all gathered here.

That explosion alarmed the entire Swimming City.

Everyone was discussing fervently, guessing the cause of the explosion.

Hagan Marsh, wearing a military coat, was sitting in a corner, his expression solemn.

The location of the explosion was in the direction of Bull Town.

Due to the enormity of the explosion, parts of Swimming City’s communication systems were paralyzed.

He wanted to contact his many adopted sons but was unable to get through to any of them.

Nor could he reach the command post set up by the Nine Paths in Bull Town.

Looking at the mushroom cloud gradually dissipating in the sky, Hagan Marsh felt an immense heaviness in his heart.

A sense of foreboding made him restless and uneasy.

"Commander!" An elder from the Nine Paths walked straight up to Hagan Marsh from outside.

"How is it, any news?" Hagan Marsh quickly raised his head, looking at the elder.

Hopes filled his eyes.

This time coming to Swimming City, he had brought with him all the Grandmaster level experts from Bull Town.

At this moment, Bull Town only had Hagan Marsh’s adopted sons and their underlings staying behind to guard it, without any experts to oversee it.

If something were to happen to Bull Town, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The Nine Paths were not like the other eight factions; as the last of the lower three paths of the nine factions, Bull Town was the foundation of the Nine Paths’ establishment and survival.

Once Bull Town was lost, they would be expelled from the alliance.

"Commander, Swimming City has entered a state of martial law. The City Lord has personally signed the City Lord’s decree, sealing all sixteen city gates. Those outside can’t get in, and those inside can’t get out. It’s impossible to find out the situation clearly."

The elder bent down and whispered in Hagan Marsh’s ear, "However, as I was coming here, I saw City Lord Mansion’s spies hurriedly returning. They were all pale, probably indicating a major incident."

"Let’s just wait and see how things unfold."

Hagan Marsh frowned, his gaze met Xander Cook’s, who was across from him.

But the latter quickly looked away, pretending nothing was amiss.

Meanwhile, in the City Lord’s Mansion’s inner chamber.

An old man with white hair was sitting inside the room, conversing with a veiled lady across from him.

"Bull Town, has been bombed." The old man wore luxurious brocaded robes, and his temples were streaked with white.

When mentioning Bull Town, his right fist clenched involuntarily.

He then slammed it hard against the table.

The teacup on the table was jolted, spilling tea everywhere, but no one cared about these details.

"Evergreen Vine, how much is left?" After hearing the news, the woman’s tone was cold, even slightly irritated.

"All destroyed, not a bit left." The old man pulled out a stack of photos and threw them on the table, "Heavy-duty poison eggs, enormous power. The entirety of Bull Town has been flipped upside down. Hagan Marsh’s properties, completely destroyed."

All these photos were brought back by out-bound spies.

"Looks like, Bull Town will forever become history." Isabella Warm picked up one photo after another from the table, her mood sinking further with each one.

"All ruined. You and I have been scheming for years, even the Evergreen Vine has grown for three years. Yet, at this most crucial moment, everything has come to naught."

Slap!

Isabella Warm tore the photos one by one, her eyes slightly reddened.

"It is what it is; such is fate." The old man sighed helplessly, seeming to age considerably in an instant.

"Defeated Pulse, any news?" Isabella Warm calmed her emotions and switched to another topic.

"I have been the City Lord of Swimming City for many years, without a single clue. It’s strange, isn’t it? Could the Vein Holder of Defeated Pulse have never come to Swimming City? Or, could he have died long ago?"

The old man narrowed his eyes, his mind ceaselessly pondering the possibilities.

"Impossible! The Vein Holder of Defeated Pulse must be alive. If he were dead, Tyler Thomas would have already declared himself king within Shadow Gate. City Lord, you have no news either?" Isabella Warm was somewhat unwilling to accept it. "Ian Jorden, we have racked our brains and laid out our plans for years, all for naught. Don’t you feel ashamed?"

"Ian Jorden has long stopped caring about saving face. From the moment the Holy Master buried me in the coffin, Ian Jorden was already dead." The old man’s voice grew agitated, and his body could not help but tremble.

"There must be something fishy about today’s incident." Isabella Warm stood up, her tone icy as she asked, "Have you gotten the secrets of Swimming City? When the Holy Master personally came to Swimming City and beheaded the City Lord, it was definitely not as simple as the outside world claims."

"I’ve questioned him for years, but to no avail. The old man would rather die than speak," Ian Jorden also stood up and opened a cabinet embedded in the wall.

What appeared to be a mere cabinet, when pulled open, revealed another world within.

An old man, covered in blood, was bound to an iron frame, his body entwined with chains.

"I’ve tried every method, but I can’t get anything out of him," Ian Jorden said, somewhat dispirited.

"Who would have thought the old man’s lips were so sealed! No matter, I’ve thought of a way." Isabella Warm paid no heed to the half-dead old man inside the cabinet and looked at Ian Jorden: "Years ago, with the help of Kyler Reed, you changed your face and replaced the City Lord."

"But do you still remember your own true appearance?"

Upon hearing these words, Ian Jorden slowly closed his eyes.

When he opened them again, they were utterly calm.

"Ian Jorden is dead. Now, I am the City Lord." With that, he headed toward the council hall: "The explosion in Niu Town must be a conspiracy! I even suspect the culprits know our secret."

"Impossible!"

Isabella Warm did not follow Ian Jorden but sat alone in the inner cabinet.

She had just arrived in Swimming City when Niu Town was blown to ruins. freewebnσvel.cѳm

It seemed too coincidental.

"Do you think that blowing up Evergreen Vine will stop my plans?" She scoffed coldly: "Dream on!"

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"City Lord!"

The chaotic council hall fell utterly silent upon the arrival of the City Lord.

Everyone ceased their chatter, their eyes filled with anticipation.

Rumor had it that the City Lord’s scouts dispatched to gather information had returned.

And it seemed they were bearing significant news.

"City Lord, what was the cause of that huge explosion and tremor outside?" Unable to contain himself, someone asked.

"Silence!" Ian Jorden, wearing the mask meticulously crafted for him by Kyler Reed, coldly surveyed the people present.

"Outside, there has been an explosion. The cause of the explosion is under investigation. Everyone, be patient and stay calm for a moment."

His demeanor at the inner cabinet was entirely different, as if he were a different person.

"An explosion? In Swimming City?"

"Where did the poison eggs come from?"

"And the location of the explosion?"

The crowd began to discuss fervently once more.

Poison eggs were only found within the city, and their control was extremely strict.

Judging by the sound of the explosion outside, a considerable number of poison eggs must have been used.

"The explosion took place in Niu Town."

As soon as Ian Jorden uttered these words, Hagan Marsh suddenly stood up!

His eyes bloodshot.

"Who did this!"

He roared in anger, drawing the covert weapon box from his waist!