The King of Soldiers Returns
In the spacious office, a middle-aged colonel sat on the edge of his chair, shoulders slumped, holding a lit cigarette in his hand. Across from him stood a young officer, eyes straight and posture upright.
"Nightwind Wu, this mission is a daunting one. Will you refuse?" the colonel's voice was calm.
"May I ask, sir, do I have the right to refuse?" Nightwind Wu replied, voice like thunder.
The colonel chuckled, "Forget all that. Do as you please."
Nightwind Wu grinned, a hint of defiance in his eyes. He picked up the half-box of special cigarettes the colonel had placed on the table and lit one.
"Why me?" he asked, taking a long drag.
The colonel sighed. "You think I'd be happy to send you back to society? You're the only young lieutenant in my elite commando unit, the only one who can teach them."
The colonel paused, then continued, "Nightwind Wu, you must understand who you were. Returning to society, you are no longer the decorated war hero. You are a reborn assassin."
Nightwind Wu shrugged, a defiant smile playing on his lips. "I'm a castaway. From childhood, I've been ridiculed and belittled. I've known nothing but poverty and humiliation. It's made me stronger, not weaker. So what if I go back to being that person? I'll do it with pride."
"But..." the colonel started.
As the night wind howled fiercely, a somber note flickered in his eyes. He murmured, "That incident when I was eighteen...it has haunted me ever since."
When I was sixteen, I failed to enter high school and instead fell in with a reckless crowd. By the time I turned eighteen, driven by the influence of alcohol, I made a decision that went against my principles and impregnated a young woman.
A month after he was imprisoned, he was rescued and became the most outstanding soldier in the entire Xia Dynasty.
Yet, the burden of that past remained, and he could not even bear to look upon the face of the girl he had wronged.
*Poof!* Night Wind Wu exhaled a wisp of smoke and addressed the general, "Thank you, Old Luo, for giving me this opportunity. It is because of you that this once wretched fellow stands where he is today. Otherwise, I would still be rotting in prison."
The general, known as Luo Tianfei, hailed from a prestigious family and was the commander of the Blood Wolf Special Forces, the most elite unit in the Xia Dynasty.
The general's face grew heavy as he added, "Actually, it was not just you who saved me from prison and brought me to the military. There was another reason."
"Oh..." The night wind whispered softly, crinkling his brow with a hint of doubt.
Eight years ago, he had always believed he recognized people through his old friend Luo Hui's eyes. He had saved himself, the future's warrior, with his own hands. Could there be someone else?
Luo Tianfei continued, "Night Wind Wu, I've always wondered about your true origins. You claim to be an abandoned child, but such a child lacks the ability to be sent to the Blood Wolf Special Forces."
His brow furrowed even deeper. Could his benefactor truly have someone else in mind? Was his origin truly related to his identity?
Seeing Night Wind Wu's bewildered expression, Luo Tianfei chuckled, "I've investigated for a long time. Your origins have always been a mystery, perhaps you are truly a lucky abandoned child. Therefore, I cannot help you with your bloodline. However, the guilt you carry, I can help you with."
His eyes lit up.
Luo Tianfei added, "By the way, the girl you wronged in Haghua City that year... her name was Qin Qinghan. She was poisoned by someone. If my deduction is correct, you should have also been poisoned that day."
"Qin Qinghan..." Night Wind Wu murmured, "No wonder she was so erratic back then, no wonder my self-control was so poor. But it's a pity. I couldn't even see her face clearly."
"She was once a pearl cherished by everyone, but now... she is a pitiful woman. She has endured much suffering in these years. Now, she is the executive of a family enterprise, and she has a daughter by her side." Luo Tianfei concluded.
As the night wind roared, Qin Qinghan, pale with grief, had endured countless slights. A sense of self-blame gnawed at her heart. But when she learned of her daughter's marriage, a flicker of joy momentarily illuminated her face. She murmured, "It seems she's already married. I hope her life is filled with happiness."
Suddenly, Luo Tianfei shook her head and hummed, "The second year you cursed her, she bore a daughter. Thus, she was nearly banished from her family. She's been ostracized by her entire family. You have utterly ruined her life!"
"What..." Night Wind Wu stood abruptly, his voice trembling. How could he have been so oblivious to the immense harm he had inflicted upon the girl?
One can only imagine the immense suffering a girl must endure after being forced into such a desperate situation. Unmarried and pregnant, she must have been mocked and humiliated countless times.
Gradually, a profound sadness settled over Night Wind Wu's face. He murmured, "From this day forward, I, Night Wind Wu, vow to be responsible for her and her mother."
Luo Tianfei sighed. "You must act quickly. Qin Qinghan seems to be in trouble. If you delay, you will regret it for the rest of your life."
Crack! With a deafening boom, the once-solid table was shattered into a cavernous hole.
...
Two days later, at seven o'clock in the evening, the most bustling section of Haghua City's high-end hotels, a luxurious banquet was set up throughout the lobby.
Meanwhile, a luxury SUV was parked outside the hotel entrance. The driver, co-pilot, and two men in the back seat were all well-built.
The four men all had wheat-colored skin and muscular physiques. Nightwind Wu, sitting at the back, exhaled a puff of smoke and flicked away the ash.
"Tell me everything you know about the Qin family." Nightwind Wu's voice was somber, his icy eyes devoid of emotion.
"The Qin family is one of Haghua City's few large enterprises. They're not the most powerful, but they have some influence." replied the co-pilot.
"The current head of the Qin family is Qin Guangnan. Today is his 70th birthday, and he wants to use this opportunity to marry his granddaughter, Qin Qinghan, to Zhang Go, the chairman of a large company. Zhang Go is wealthier than the Qin family, but he also has a flamboyant personality."
"However, Zhang Go is a reckless rich second-generation heir, known for his flamboyant lifestyle and bad character."
"Nightwind Wu's companion added, "I heard that Qin Qinghan has suffered a lot in recent years. The Qin family has almost ignored her and suppressed them."
Nightwind Wu's face turned pale. "From today on, no one will be able to make my woman suffer again."
Saying that, Nightwind Wu pushed open the door and left.
The instructor, we'll accompany you. We'll support you. The driver exclaimed urgently.
The driver's name is Yang Lu, the co-pilot is Liu Peng, and the person in the back is Lin Qiang. They are all elites of the Blood Wolf Special Forces, holding the rank of colonel. Although they are young in age, their power is immense, and they can mobilize local forces. This is the strength of the Blood Wolf Special Forces.
These three individuals are all formidable warriors, but they respect and revere Night Wind Wu. They are here in Haizhou City to assist Night Wind Wu and provide any necessary assistance.
Night Wind Wu closes the car door and says, "It's unnecessary. Your identities cannot be exposed. If you need anything, I will contact you."
He then heads towards the hotel entrance.
In the hotel, the other banquet tables are filled with people, but at the most inconspicuous corner, there is a small, inconspicuous table for four. There are only three and a half people at this table.
This is because one of the four people is a little girl, about six or seven years old. The little girl is beautiful, with clear eyes and sparkling snow-white hair. Her delicate features and two small pigtails are incredibly cute.
Sitting next to the little girl is a woman who is around twenty years old. She has long, flowing hair, is dressed casually, but her graceful figure and every movement exude an ethereal beauty. One can't help but want to embrace her and protect her.
The woman often glances at the little girl beside her, her eyes filled with an unspoken tenderness. But there is also a hint of melancholy in those gentle eyes.