I am a master of both medicine and martial arts; after my release from prison, I will dominate the w

Gu Chen, however, nonchalantly brushed off non-existent dust from his cuffs.

"If the Japanese hadn't found a substitute, I probably would have died at Chu Yang's hands long ago. If I had to say, I would say the Japanese saved me."

Xiao Yuening's sharp gaze suddenly turned murderous.

Enraged, Gu Yuan shoved Gu Chen away. "You unfilial son! Not only are you ungrateful, but you also utter such rebellious words!"

Gu Chen simply smiled dismissively: "I'm just stating the facts. He's just a convict, and I really don't see what makes him so worthy of so much admiration from you all. Hasn't he returned yet? I think he's probably in grave danger; he might already be dead!"

“Pah!”

A resounding slap landed on Gu Chen's face.

"You beast! Shut up!"

Gu Yuanqiao roared in uncontrollable rage.

Gu Chen covered his swollen cheek, panting heavily, and stared stubbornly at Gu Yuanqiao.

"I'm your son! Chu Yang is a convict! He not only tried to kill me, but he also ruined my marriage with Sisi. I'm a man too, are you just going to expect me to swallow this?"

Gu Yuanqiao directed his men to pull Gu Chen away, and bowed to those present, saying, "It is a misfortune for our family to have produced such a rebellious son. Please forgive us for making this a laughingstock of ourselves."

Lu Wenguang felt very embarrassed and didn't know how to answer for a moment.

Xiao Yuening gestured with his hand: "Your Excellency, there's no need for this. Donghai has experienced a calamity tonight. Although there haven't been any major casualties yet, both our military and political sides should take this as a warning."

Gu Yuanqiao nodded in agreement: "That's right! I will return to the provincial capital tomorrow to urge all localities to strengthen their awareness of counter-terrorism. Chu Yang's contribution this time is invaluable, and both our military and government should submit a petition to apply for an award for him."

Xiao Yuening stood silently facing the direction of the sea, his hands behind his back, his eyes filled with melancholy.

She kept replaying every scene in her mind after she saw Chu Yang in prison.

She suddenly realized that she had underestimated Chu Yang every time before, and that she had been raising her assessment of him every time, but she had never been right.

Chu Yang seems to be a treasure trove that can always surprise her.

In their relationship, Chu Yang always spoke little, but did far too much.

"Where...where are you? I've found myself...becoming dependent on you. Please, don't die. You haven't even seen your son yet. And I don't even know what to name him."

The more she thought about it, the more her eyes welled up with tears.

"General! We have news."

The adjutant hurriedly ran to Xiao Yuening's side.

dawn.

A helicopter is parked at the naval port pier.

Chu Yang, Hua Xiyue, Tangtang, and Lin Xiaoman disembarked from the plane in a disheveled state.

Even Hua Xiyue was disheveled, her long dress, which was never dusty, was covered in oil stains, and a large section of the hem was missing.

Chu Yang was left wearing only his underwear.

Xiao Yuening quickly had someone bring clothes for the group to change into.

Inside the locker room, Chu Yang had just changed into his camouflage combat uniform when he sensed someone behind him.

As soon as he turned around, Xiao Yuening hugged him tightly.

"I...I thought you weren't coming back."

Xiao Yuening's voice trembled slightly, but he still maintained his habitually cold tone.

Chu Yang smiled and gently patted her on the back.

"Don't you feel you suffered a loss back then when you were in prison?"

Xiao Yuening rested his chin on Chu Yang's shoulder and chuckled.

"You naughty fellow. I just don't want you to die before you've named your son. You'd better come up with a name now. That way, I won't be in such a rush next time."

Chu Yang laughed twice: "Then I won't get up. I'll keep you thinking about it."

Xiao Yuening punched him in the chest. "You're so annoying! Come back with me right now. Grandpa and Old Master Wei are both anxious to see you."

Chu Yang shook his head while fastening his belt, saying, "I have things to do. Ai Qiandao is up to something again."

He recounted what had happened on the ship.

Xiao Yuening was completely confused.

Upon hearing that Chu Yang and the other three had tinkered with a makeshift engine, otherwise they would have been adrift with the ocean currents, Xiao Yuening felt his palms begin to sweat.

"This Ai Qiandao is a real madman. He has a bit of patriotism, but not much. You guys were very lucky this time; a fisherman called to say he saw a lifeboat at sea."

Chu Yang was taken aback upon hearing this. "With my eyesight, I haven't seen any fishing boats passing by nearby. Besides, even if someone spotted us, wouldn't they just come over?"

Xiao Yuening shrugged. "Don't worry about that. As long as you're safe! Grandpa told me to remind you that Lu Jiuxiao, the sect leader of Xuanyun Sect, will be arriving in the East Sea soon."

Chu Yang frowned: "He, the sect leader of a major sect, actually came here to settle scores just because of his son's personal grudge?"

Xiao Yuening shook his head with a wry smile: "They came to the East Sea this time after contacting the imperial court to set up a ring for a public selection of a deputy sect leader. All sects can send people to participate in the ring competition. This is also to promote the spirit of breaking down sect boundaries and integrating martial arts proposed by the Great Xia Martial Arts Association."

Chu Yang smiled and said, "I've completely seen through these prestigious sects. No matter what they do, they always have to find a plausible excuse."

A sly smile appeared on Xiao Yuening's lips. He narrowed his phoenix eyes and looked up at Chu Yang.

"This Lu Jiuxiao is indeed not as righteous and chivalrous as the rumors suggest. But you wouldn't call him a bad person either. Grandpa wants you to lay low for a while, but I want you to go and fight in the ring."

Chu Yang smiled and stretched out his arms to wrap around the goddess of war's slender waist.

"I've become the Dragon Shadow Investigator, and you still think that's not prestigious enough?"

Xiao Yuening was a little distracted by the breath he exhaled from Chu Yang. He mustered his courage and, without hesitation, tiptoed and gave Chu Yang a kiss.

"I look down on a measly deputy sect leader of a sect, but I don't want my man to be a coward who hides when trouble comes."

Chu Yang hugged Xiao Yuening even tighter.

"Just you wait and see me dominate the battlefield!"

Xiao Yuening said domineeringly, "Anyone who dares to lay a hand on you behind my back will first have to ask me, Xiao Yuening, and my millions of soldiers if they agree."

Before dawn, Chu Yang rushed to the Su family's house.

Inside Su Wanning's bedroom.

Ai Qiandao sat cross-legged, his eyes behind the mask closed, his hands hovering above Su Wanning's head.

He flicked his fingertips, and several silver needles as thin as cow's hair silently pierced Su Wanning's head and the back of her neck, the ends of the needles trembling slightly.

As he continued to pour his true energy into his fingertips, the tremors became increasingly violent, as if they were fiercely battling against the chaotic soul within Su Wanning's body.

Time passed slowly, and the sweat seeping from Ai Qiandao's forehead gradually soaked the edge of the mask, with a strand of wet hair sticking to his temple.

A mist kept rising from Su Wanning's head, and her whole body was soaked in sweat.

Suddenly, Ai Qiandao coughed up a mouthful of blood with a "poof".

As hot blood splattered on Su Wanning's back, her delicate body trembled violently a few times before she opened her eyes in a daze.

"Fei...Feifei, what...what happened to me?"

Liu Fangfei quickly stepped forward to help her.

"It's alright, it's alright, someone is treating you."

Su Wanning leaned weakly against Liu Fangfei's neck and asked intermittently, "How is Chu Yang?"

"no……"

Before Liu Fangfei could finish speaking, the mattress behind the two of them suddenly collapsed with a muffled thud.

Su Wanning exclaimed in surprise, "Chu Yang!"

But when she turned around, she saw a young man's mask stained with blood.

"Huh? How come it's you?"