Strongest Security In World

Chapter 001 Return of the King

Joker Qi, a summer afternoon, the asphalt street is enveloped in a sultry haze of heat, stagnant like a fog. The gray streets, gray houses, gray vehicles, and the endless gray stream of people – the whole city is shrouded in suffocating gray.

A long-distance bus from NY, the provincial capital of Su Province, is speeding along the roads of Joker Qi. Inside the bus, a young man in his early twenties sits quietly in the front seat by the window. Beside him is a young girl.

The man's gaze is fixed intently on the fleeting beautiful scenery outside the window, his eyes reflecting an unusual sparkle.

Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye since he left this beautiful land with his parents to live overseas, never to return. In those ten years, he has transformed from an innocent child into a hand-drenched executioner.

Whenever he closes his eyes, he seems to see the bodies lying everywhere, their empty eyes staring at the sky, as if waiting for something. These bodies include his instructors, his comrades, and the woman he loved.

A day ago, they were still at the table, drinking and eating meat, and he was cuddling his beloved woman as they slept. But when he returned, everyone had turned into corpses, with no survivors.

He swore to seek revenge for them, but he didn't know who the enemy was. He wanted to weep, but discovered that his tears had already dried up. He tried every possible means to uncover the truth, but still found no clues. In despair, he decided to return to his distant hometown.

Like a lone wolf, he licks his wounds alone, allowing time to slowly dilute all the hatred and sorrow.

Joker Qi, after leaving for a decade, Ye Feng once again sets foot on the land of this city.

On the opposite side of the road, a little boy happily holds the hands of a young couple, skipping forward, his face radiating a dazzling glow of happiness. The appearance of the family of three suddenly seems to have pierced a soft spot in Ye Feng's heart.

He couldn't help but remember his deceased parents and the childhood memories of this city, like a trickling stream, following the footsteps of his childhood, flowing out of his mind, making him inadvertently immersed in those childhood memories, and causing him to reveal a smile of contentment on his stoic face.

The girl sitting beside Ye Feng had been observing him all along. Ye Feng, though not very handsome, exudes a strong masculine aura, which fascinates her. Ye Feng's expression has always been cold, but since entering the territory of Joker Qi, his expressions have become varied.

The girl can clearly see in Ye Feng's face moments of loss, sadness, happiness, determination... She can't help but feel a strong curiosity about Ye Feng.

Ye Feng retracted his gaze from the window and turned to the girl beside him, saying, ‘Is there something wrong?’ Despite her efforts to conceal it, the girl was noticed by Ye Feng after so long of observation.

‘No, nothing.’ The girl, clearly startled by Ye Feng's cold expression, stuttered, unable to speak.

Oh! Seeing that the girl is fine, Ye Feng retracted his gaze and slowly closed his eyes. On this journey, he has been in an excited state. He has been looking forward to Joker Qi for a long time. Now that he is finally here, it's like a child returning to his mother's embrace. This makes him feel extremely at ease.

This feeling hasn't appeared in a long time. In these past few years, the only companions of Ye Feng have been vigilance. Even when he sleeps, he holds a gun in his hand. As an assassin who walks the line between life and death, if he isn't cautious enough, he could face the summoning of the reaper at any time.

Seeing that Ye Feng did not pay attention to her, and mindlessly closed his eyes to rest, the girl felt a bit upset. Her little hands rubbed them continuously, feeling very torn.

Ye Feng's indifferent attitude gave her a sense of frustration. She wished to explore the story of the man before her. But she didn't know how to begin. Her expression on her face became infinitely fascinating.

After a long while, the girl bit her lip. Her curiosity finally overcame her reason, “Are you from Joker Qi?” After saying this, she looked at Ye Feng with nervousness, looking quite tense.

Everything about the girl beside him did not escape Ye Feng's notice. Although Ye Feng had his eyes closed, he could clearly feel the sense of tension coming from the girl. Ye Feng slowly opened his eyes and glanced out of the window, replying indifferently, “I suppose so!”

After leaving Joker Qi for a decade, everything has changed. Ye Feng himself couldn't say for sure if he is still considered a Joker Qi native. A hint of nostalgia couldn't help but flicker in his eyes.

An indescribable melancholy swept out, affecting the girl beside him. The girl suddenly had a strong desire to hug the unfamiliar man in front of her, to melt away his sorrow with her tenderness.

"Are you okay?" The girl asked with concern.

"I'm fine!" Ye Feng shook his head slightly and flashed a smile. The melancholy on his face was suddenly swept away, as if the gloomy weather suddenly cleared up. The girl couldn't help but feel a sense of relief, it seems that this man isn't so difficult to get along with after all.

The girl curiously asked, "Oh, by saying 'should be considered as,' what's the story?"

"Nothing much! I left Joker Qi with my parents a long time ago. This is the first time I'm coming back."

"That's why you looked so strange just now! Did you think of many things from the past?" The girl was smart, guessing the gist of it from Ye Feng's expression just now.

"Yes, that was a long time ago. A decade has passed in the blink of an eye. I still remember the days when I played in the mud with my friends by the roadside. Back then, we were free and unrestrained."

"Childhood is always wonderful, isn't it?" The girl smiled and said to Ye Feng.

Yeah, thinking about it makes me quite nostalgic. Ten years have passed, and I wonder if my childhood friends are still around?

The girl saw the melancholy expression on Ye Feng's face and her heart stirred. Suddenly, she playfully extended her right hand to Ye Feng, "On behalf of the people of Joker Qi, welcome home! Haha!

Before she had finished speaking, she laughed herself. Then she realized that the two of them weren't that familiar with each other and couldn't help but tone down her smile, "Oh, my name is Chen Li, and I'm from NY. I'm currently a student at Joker Qi University! How about you?

Ye Feng! I've just returned from abroad." The two shook hands, and this brief physical contact seemed to bring the distance between them closer.

You've come back from abroad? 'Returned Overseas!' I didn't see that coming!

'Returned Overseas?' Ye Feng suddenly froze. What kind of thing is a returned overseas turtle? Could this girl Chen Li be saying that I am a returned overseas turtle? His expression stiffened.

Chen Li seemed not to see Ye Feng's expression and went on to say, 'You must be a returned overseas turtle. Returned overseas turtles are very popular now! Upon returning to the country, they can basically enter important positions in some large and medium-sized enterprises. After I graduate, I also want to go abroad for further study!

'Oh, that's great.' Ye Feng responded casually, at which point he realized what the girl meant by returned overseas turtle. It turned out to be the meaning of someone who has returned from overseas. For someone who has lived abroad for many years, who may face death every day, and who spends their days fighting with armed enemies, Ye Feng's ignorance was entirely understandable.

By the way, are you here for a vacation this time?" Chen Li asked with a smile, there was no denying that Chen Li was quite attractive when she smiled, with two shallow dimples that were quite cute.

Not really, I'll be living here for the long term." Ye Feng seemed to think of something, paused for a moment, then turned to look out of the window, "As long as I can.

Your choice is spot on, I also want to live in Joker Qi in the future. You have no idea, Joker Qi is the most beautiful city I've ever seen. The air here is much better than in NY...

When Chen Li mentioned Joker Qi, she had a lot to say, and when she talked about Joker Qi, there was always a proud look on her face, as if she was a native of Joker Qi and Ye Feng was an outsider.

Seeing an outsider praise his hometown so much made Ye Feng also feel proud, and he couldn't help but be infected. The two chatted aimlessly about everything under the sun, but most of the time it was Chen Li doing the talking, and Ye Feng listened quietly, occasionally echoing her words.

Even so, it made Chen Li very excited. Seeing the bus was about to arrive at the next stop after turning a corner.

Crack" along with a slight chirping, the long-distance bus suddenly stopped. The unexpected situation interrupted Ye Feng and Chen Li's conversation.

'Why did it get here so fast!' Chen Li said with a faint disappointment, but after a glance out the window, she suddenly mused to herself in confusion, 'It's not even in the station yet! How did it stop so abruptly?'

At this moment, there was a loud commotion inside the train car.

'Sir, what’s going on? Why did we stop so suddenly?'"

'There was a traffic accident up ahead! Look...' The driver pointed ahead and explained to the passengers filling the train, 'Please give us a little time. I believe it will all be okay soon!'"