Flames raged, consuming everything.
Tao Qiyue and Hu Zhenjiang stood frozen, neither expecting Yu Hongzhi to have come with a death wish. The uniformed personnel gradually lowered their weapons, beginning to grasp that Yu Hongzhi was the antagonist.
The next moment.
Tao Qiyue broke free from the restraint of the uniformed officers.
Several officers reacted, attempting to subdue her again, but Hu Zhenjiang sighed and raised a hand to stop them.
She was not guilty.
Tao Qiyue wanted to rush into the inferno to retrieve Chen Jinzhao. At this point, Hu Zhenjiang quickly stepped forward and held her back. “Little Tao, calm down. If you rush in now, you’ll only make things more complicated.”
“Let’s wait a little longer.”
Tao Qiyue quickly composed herself, watching the towering flames and realizing that entering would be suicide. Yet, she couldn’t help but worry for Chen Jinzhao; Chen Jinzhao was her everything.
Inside the villa.
The surging flames did not engulf them but merely surrounded the living room.
Yu Hongzhi was torn to shreds, his mangled limbs scattered everywhere, blood pouring from his mouth. He knew he would die completely soon, but now he was grinning, believing it was more than worth it to drag Chen Jinzhao down with him before he died. He wanted to say something, but his broken throat couldn’t support it.
He could only grin.
It was at this moment.
A blood-soaked figure stood up, looking down at Yu Hongzhi.
Yu Hongzhi recognized the figure, his eyes turning to fear and unease. His mouth twitched frantically as he tried to speak.
This person was Chen Jinzhao!
He was still alive, and perfectly fine!
Chen Jinzhao's clothes were ragged and torn, his skin marred by numerous gruesome scars. Yet, he was still alive. He was almost grateful he wasn't a normal person, otherwise, he would have perished in the explosion.
“You must be disappointed that I’m not dead?” Chen Jinzhao’s voice was hoarse and low.
“Don’t worry, I will absolutely uproot the Su family and bring clarity back to the Jiangnan region. And you, you will be nailed to the pillar of historical shame!”
Yu Hongzhi’s emotions surged violently, black blood continuously flowing from his mouth.
After a few tremors of his remaining body, Yu Hongzhi’s breath gradually ceased, his eyes wide open in death.
Seeing this, Chen Jinzhao exhaled, then walked through the raging flames to appear at the villa entrance before Tao Qiyue. His appearance terrified Hu Zhenjiang and the other uniformed officers, causing them to step back several paces.
Chen Jinzhao said in a hoarse voice, “There are still people alive on the second floor. Rescue them.”
Hu Zhenjiang gasped, thinking it was a miracle that Chen Jinzhao had survived. He quickly reacted, organizing personnel to extinguish the fire and rescue the trapped individuals.
Tao Qiyue’s eyes filled with tears. She took two steps forward, wanting to embrace Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao took two steps back, maintaining distance from Tao Qiyue. To her confused expression, he said, “No, I’m dirty.”
Covered in blood, perhaps even with fragments of Yu Hongzhi.
As soon as he finished speaking.
Tao Qiyue lunged forward, tightly hugging Chen Jinzhao as if afraid he would disappear before her eyes.
Chen Jinzhao was taken aback. He did not push Tao Qiyue away, only managing a wry smile. “What are you doing? I told you, I’m dirty and don’t want to stain your clothes. Don’t you understand?”
“I…” Tao Qiyue looked up at Chen Jinzhao.
Chen Jinzhao looked down and saw a pair of tear-filled beautiful eyes. In them, he also saw a hint of pleading. He hesitated, then let out a deep sigh. “Qiyue, what are you doing? You’re so old, why are you still crying?”
In reality.
Tao Qiyue was trying her best to control herself, to stop herself from crying.
But she found herself utterly useless, unable to stop. Her words were still laced with a sob.
“Chen Jinzhao, please don’t take risks anymore, okay? I really don’t want to see you get hurt again. I’m begging you.” Tao Qiyue’s pleading tone softened Chen Jinzhao’s heart.
“I, I cannot promise you,” Chen Jinzhao said again.
Where there was danger, he would be there, because his mission was too heavy!
Conflict was not a banquet; it required bloodshed!
Rather than let those close to him bleed, Chen Jinzhao felt it was more worthwhile for himself to bleed. After all, he was just a rough man.
Tao Qiyue sobbed uncontrollably. Chen Jinzhao had never seen her so distraught. After a long while, Tao Qiyue’s emotions finally subsided. She rubbed her reddened eyes, thinking Chen Jinzhao was a complete straight man, why couldn’t he have just given her a gentle lie?
Chen Jinzhao patted Tao Qiyue’s back, then said, “Wait for me here. I’m going to bring Su Jian back.”
Tao Qiyue wanted to accompany Chen Jinzhao, especially since he was injured.
Chen Jinzhao did not let Tao Qiyue accompany him. He entered the mountain forest alone. Hu Zhenjiang watched Chen Jinzhao’s retreating figure, a sense of awe rising in his heart. Perhaps this was what one called a lone hero!
“Is he, really a general?” Hu Zhenjiang couldn’t help but ask Tao Qiyue.
Tao Qiyue pursed her lips and nodded. “Yes, he is.”
She secretly thought that Chen Jinzhao was still the peerless hero in her heart, unmatched by any!
Hu Zhenjiang was deeply moved and stood in silence for a long time.
The villa’s fire was quickly extinguished, and the people on the second floor were unharmed. Chen Jinzhao had also brought Su Jian back from the mountain forest. Su Jian was numb; he had heard the explosion from the villa and thought Chen Jinzhao was dead.
Who would have thought—
Ultimately, it was just wishful thinking.
Having fallen into Chen Jinzhao’s hands again, he knew there was no hope for his survival.
He looked up blankly at Chen Jinzhao. “I just want to know, who was the person who died just now?”
“Yu Hongzhi,” Chen Jinzhao said expressionlessly.
Su Jian’s eyes went black, and he collapsed into unconsciousness.
It was at this moment.
More than a dozen army-green jeeps roared in, followed by dozens of special forces soldiers disembarking.
Yang Qinghu, who was in the lead, quickly approached Chen Jinzhao. After saluting each other, Yang Qinghu asked with a worried expression, “Instructor, you’re seriously injured. Shall I send someone to take you to the hospital first?”
“Who hurt you like this? I promise I’ll chop them to pieces and feed them to dogs!”
Chen Jinzhao said calmly, “He was already blown to pieces.”
Everyone’s expression froze.
Yang Qinghu took a deep breath and glanced at Hu Zhenjiang and the others. These men, knowing their place, wisely kept their distance.
“Damn the Su family! They obstructed us in every way when we left the military headquarters. We’ve never encountered anything like this before. Thankfully, Instructor, you are not seriously harmed. If we had been half a step late and your life was in danger, what then?!” Yang Qinghu cursed the Su family, leaving them no dignity.
“No, we can’t swallow this insult. Why don’t we surround the Su family and demand an explanation?!”
Yang Qinghu’s words were met with agreement from many!
Especially from Wu Gang, who was the most agitated. In their eyes, Chen Jinzhao was an inviolable hero. The Su family’s despicable actions demanded an explanation.
Yang Qinghu raised his arm and shouted, arousing cheers from all!
“Those who offend our Candle Dragon will be punished, no matter how far away!”