472: The current assessment of the degree of love is: a special liking. [Gifts and more]

Snap!

Just then, the sound of a car door opening came.

Lin Xuan and the others turned their heads to look, and saw a woman in military uniform standing bravely beside the off-road vehicle, her red hair like fire, dancing wildly in the wind.

Her features were exquisite, her red lips tightly pressed, her sword-like eyebrows slanted into her temples, her bright eyes shone like stars, and a faint, sharp killing aura emanated from her body.

Her slender fingers, with their vibrant red nail polish, formed a stark contrast with the solemn green military uniform she wore, further highlighting her wild and unrestrained nature.

Her posture was ramrod straight, like a proud pine tree standing tall against the sky, and a powerful military aura surged forth, making people dare not look directly at her, as if she were the undisputed ruler of this area, incomparably domineering.

“Report! ∠(°ゝ°) Suzaku War General!”

“We have apprehended Jiang Yangping’s disciple, Tang Hao. However, he appears to be severely injured.”

It was only when the leading soldier saluted the woman that everyone learned of her identity.

Suzaku War General!!!

Like the White Tiger General, she was also one of the four Great War Generals under the God of War Who Protects the Nation.

It seemed Jiang Yangping’s actions had already alarmed the higher-ups of [Kunlun].

And in the eyes of the authorities, as Jiang Yangping’s direct disciple, Tang Hao was naturally considered one of his “accomplices” and an object for reckoning.

“We’ve been wronged! Suzaku War General! A good citizen, my son is a very good citizen!”

“My Sixth Cousin knew nothing about today’s events; he is also a poor victim!”

“Look, the reason my son is gravely injured and on the verge of death is that he was trying to stop that beast Jiang Yangping from committing evil, and was kicked by him, sustaining severe injuries.”

“Let me tell you…”

Tang Guoan and the others were scared to death, fearing that their Sixth Cousin would be treated as a “criminal” by the higher-ups.

To clear Tang Hao’s name, everyone spoke one after another, quickly revealing the full situation of Bu Jiang Town.

At first, the Suzaku War General listened to the Tang Family’s explanations with a poker face.

It was only after learning of the White Tiger General’s death that her pretty face changed, her usually cold eyes instantly widened, filled with disbelief and grief!!!

“What?!!! Big Brother Hu… Big Brother Hu is dead???”

She had rushed over in a hurry as soon as she received the White Tiger General’s distress signal.

She had thought that with the White Tiger General’s strength, even if he couldn’t defeat Jiang Yangping, he could at least stall him with plenty of room to spare.

At the very least, he could save his own life.

When she arrived, they could combine the strength of two Grandmasters to suppress and capture Jiang Yangping on the spot.

She never expected… in less than half an hour, the White Tiger General had fallen like that!!!

Unable to accept the loss of her comrade, the Suzaku War General’s eyes instantly reddened.

Her body trembled slightly, and her clenched teeth gnashed, as if she was trying her best to suppress the surging emotions within her.

Her hands, with their brightly painted red nails, were tightly clenched into fists, her knuckles white, showing her immense anger at this moment.

The glorious years of fighting side by side surged into the Suzaku War General’s mind like a tide; she seemed to see again… those years, the scenes of charging into battle with the White Tiger General.

The figures relying on each other in the midst of war, the resolute determination to shield each other without hesitation at the brink of death… At this moment, the Suzaku War General’s eyes became hollow, tears welled up, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

“Damn it! Why? Why is this happening!!!”

Anger made the Suzaku War General’s breathing more rapid, her chest heaving violently.

She roared to the sky, her voice hoarse and mournful, filled with endless grief and indignation.

Facing this scene, the surrounding soldiers and Tang Guoan’s group were as silent as cicadas in cold weather; no one dared to speak at this moment… After an unknown amount of time!

The Suzaku War General slowly lowered her head, and a single clear tear finally fell, dripping onto the cold ground, instantly vanishing.

Then she raised her head, her eyes once again becoming firm and cold, sweeping over the unconscious Tang Hao, a hint of killing intent unconsciously flashing in her eyes.

But very quickly, she suppressed it.

If what they said was true, then Big Brother Hu’s death… truly couldn’t be blamed on this person in front of her… Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor! Right and wrong were clear!

The Suzaku War General still held to this principle.

She turned her head to look at the leading soldier captain and issued a new order.

“Next, I will go to Bu Jiang Town alone; you take the soldiers back.”

“Also, take that kid Tang Hao and hand him over to the intelligence department for thorough investigation.”

“If he truly is an unwitting victim, then release him. Otherwise, execute him directly!”

“…”

Ah… this?!

The soldiers were stunned for a moment, somewhat uneasy about letting the Suzaku War General go alone.

In response, the Suzaku War General merely rebuked coldly:

“It is a soldier’s duty to obey orders! Execute the order!!!”

“Yes!!!”

She knew very well that Jiang Yangping, being able to kill the White Tiger General on the spot in such a short time, was absolutely no ordinary opponent.

These special forces soldiers, if they went, would most likely die in vain; it was better to preserve their effective strength.

As for herself, she actually had no confidence deep down… Even though she felt very angry and unwilling… the Suzaku War General also had to admit that her strength was not much greater than the White Tiger General’s; if Jiang Yangping could easily kill the White Tiger General, he could naturally kill her in a casual conversation.

But it was her duty, and she had no choice but to go.

Otherwise, who knew how many people would die in Bu Jiang Town today… If she was there, at least she could use a “lure the tiger out of its mountain lair” strategy to try and draw Jiang Yangping away, thereby saving the people in Bu Jiang Town.

Soon, the Suzaku War General, with a solemn expression, walked alone towards Bu Jiang Town.

The soldiers watched her retreating figure, their eyes filled with tears.

Even Tang Guoan and the others were affected by the atmosphere, a trace of emotion and reluctance on their faces.

This scene had a tragic sense, much like “The wind sighs, the Yi River is cold, a brave man leaves, never to return.”

Among the crowd, Lin Xuan was not so sentimental.

He knew that with his Big Brother-in-law already gone ahead, Jiang Yangping was destined to pose no threat… Next, the soldiers, in accordance with the Suzaku War General’s order, were about to forcibly take away the unconscious Tang Hao.

Tang Guoan, knowing he couldn’t stop them, called his own old man for help while taking Xu Shuyun and the others into the off-road vehicle.

They were worried about Sixth Cousin being taken away like this and decided to stay by Tang Hao’s side until he was safely released.

Seeing this, Lin Xuan suggested they part ways here.

His mind was currently filled with his missing wife; how could he still be in the mood to care about Sixth Cousin’s life or death?

The world is vast, but wife is the most important~~~

“Alright! Then Xiao Xuan, be careful on your way!”

“Also, Nephew’s wife will definitely be fine, don’t worry too much!”

“When I’m free, I’ll contact various connections to help you inquire and search…”

“…”

Seeing Lin Xuan’s resolute attitude, the Tang Family no longer insisted, gave a few more instructions, and the two groups separated.

Sigh ε=(´ο｀*)))~~~

Watching the departing off-road vehicle convoy, Lin Xuan walked slowly, feeling dull and uninspired.

He only now realized Su Qingge’s importance to him!

Without her by his side, he really couldn’t get enthusiastic about anything?!

If, when they first met, he approached her for the sake of accumulating points, it was more out of self-interest.

Then now, he genuinely wanted to stick close to the girl, not just because of her “beauty,” but for a more ineffable feeling.

Even Lin Xuan didn’t know if this emotion counted as… love???

Just then, a system prompt suddenly sounded in Lin Xuan’s mind.

[Ding—]

[Host’s favorability towards Su Qingge has greatly increased. Current assessment of deep love: Deeply devoted.]

[Detected host’s urgent desire to protect his close companion, triggering a special reward…]