novelhk Chapter 49 Your son is in my hands
Chapter 49 Your son is in my hands
Meanwhile, in Cangnan.
All members of Squad 136 were present. After celebrating their survival, they joined the main construction crew in rebuilding the city.
"Xiao Nan, Leng Xuan, when are you two planning to get married?"
"Sister Hongying, don't talk nonsense..."
"Let's wait until everything settles down, Captain. Now that you're free from your shackles and worries, don't you really want to go back and see your wife and child?"
As Leng Xuan spoke, he looked at Si Xiaonan with tenderness, and Si Xiaonan immediately blushed.
"..."
Chen Muye raised his eyes, a hint of hesitation flashing in them. Before he could figure out how to speak, a voice rang in everyone's ears at the same time.
"Chen Muye, your son is in my hands. Come out now to exchange him for a hostage!"
The entire 136th squad changed their expressions. The sound came from outside Cangnan City. Everyone took out their weapons and rushed out of the base that was being rebuilt with fierce eyes.
Si Xiaonan, who arrived first, immediately withdrew his divine power after seeing the people outside the city, his face full of speechlessness.
Outside the city, Ling Yunxiao was holding a young boy, chuckling as he pointed at the construction vehicles scattered throughout Cangnan City. Beside him stood a beautiful and gentle woman, her gaze fixed intently on the city.
The entire 136th squad rushed out quickly, and when they saw the scene before them, they all looked at Chen Muye.
"Yangyang, look, that's your dad, he's the most handsome one."
Ling Yunxiao gently lifted the child's hand and pointed to Chen Muye, whose face was the most anxious and unpleasant. Chen Muye had just relaxed and put away the forbidden energy when he heard Ling Yunxiao's words. He quickly suppressed his anger and gave Yangyang a gentle smile.
"Dad, Daddy..."
Yangyang immediately spread her arms and called out to Chen Muye, seemingly wanting him to hug her. At that moment, the woman next to Ling Yunxiao rushed out and threw herself into Chen Muye's arms.
Chen Muye's expression changed several times before he finally raised his hand and hugged his wife tightly. Just as the couple was about to catch up, a discordant voice rang out.
"Let me tell you, I'm a kidnapper. These two are people we brought from Beijing with great difficulty. Chen Muye, look carefully, your son is still in my hands. Exchange the hostages immediately."
Chen Muyi looked up at Ling Yunxiao with a helpless expression, completely unaware of which play he was singing.
"Si Xiaonan, Leng Xuan. You two hostages, what are you waiting for! Come over here!"
Wu Tongxuan spoke with a smile, and the two were somewhat taken aback by his words.
"We have created a new special squad whose mission is to infiltrate the Mist and hunt down Outer Gods. We are now formally inviting the two of you to join our squad. Are you willing?"
Wang Mian wanted to cover his face, wondering who Ling Yunxiao had learned such an improper manner from. Thinking of this, he glanced at Wu Tongxuan, who had a lewd smile, and glared at him.
Wu Tongxuan was confused. He was just cooperating with Ling Yunxiao, so why was he being disliked by Wang Mian?
Si Xiaonan and Leng Xuan didn't hesitate for long. They knew very well that with their current strength, even if Ling Yunxiao hadn't invited them, they probably wouldn't have been able to stay in Squad 136.
The two smiled helplessly as they approached Wang Mian. Being invited by Ling Yunxiao and Wang Mian was more than enough. Moreover, Si Xiaonan genuinely wanted to explore the mists, to see Asgard and Olympus.
"The hostages are gone, give my son back!"
Chen Muye rolled his eyes at Ling Yunxiao. They were quite familiar with each other, so how come he hadn't noticed how annoying this guy was?
"No way! We brought this guy all the way here for you. We've done our part, so how could we possibly trade two for two? Xiangnan, the Masked Squad is short a vice-captain right now. How about you consider trading yourself for Captain Chen's son? If you don't, I'll send this kid to the Masked Squad!"
Chen Muyi was slightly taken aback and turned to look at Wu Xiangnan. Hongying's eyes were already red, and she slammed the spear in her hand to the ground with a flick of her wrist.
"Ling Yunxiao, don't go too far!"
"Our team was doing just fine, but ever since Zhao Kongcheng, you've been poaching people from outside! Now there are only three of us left, and you still want to take Xiangnan with you?"
Seeing Hongying's appearance, Ling Yunxiao stopped joking. After returning Yangyang to his mother, he looked at the small river not far away.
"Shall we go for a walk by the river?"
After saying that, he grabbed Chen Muyi and Wu Xiangnan's wrists, and Hongying naturally followed. Leng Xuan was about to lift his leg when Wu Tongxuan stopped him.
"Now that you've joined our team, don't get involved. Leng Xuan, you should know that after Cangnan was rebuilt, even if Yunxiao left two people here, or even just Hongying, it would be enough to keep watch."
I know you can't accept this emotionally. But as Night's Watch members, you're meant to stand before millions, not in your comfort zones. You must be prepared to accept orders to take up your posts anywhere, even on the front lines, without any complaints.
Yunxiao did everything he could to recruit you into special teams, which was the best option he could have made. You should know that with your current strength, if you hadn't joined a special team, you would probably have become captains of a Night Watch squad.
"By then, it's uncertain whether you'll be able to handle things independently, whether your teammates will be reliable, and when danger might suddenly strike. Look at Han Shaoyun! If he's a good captain, he'll be like Chen Muye; if he's a bad one, he'll be like Han Shaoyun."
Upon hearing Wu Tongxuan's words, Si Xiaonan and Leng Xuan both fell silent, finally understanding Ling Yunxiao's good intentions.
Only Han Shaoyun wanted to curse, and if he weren't outmatched, he would even want to kill Wu Tongxuan.
By the stream.
"Captain Chen, you're the one who got me to join the Night Watch. During my first month here, you and Brother Xiangnan took good care of me. I still can't forget your cooking."
During the battle of Cangnan, you made a phone call. Do you know how long your sister-in-law cried because of that call? You gave her your last words, but did you ever think about how much pain your sister-in-law felt after hearing them?
When Captain Wang and I arrived, she thought we were there to deliver the compensation money, and she almost fainted.
Captain Chen, you've done so much for Daxia, and you've endured countless hardships during those ten years guarding Shiva's lament. So, it's time for you to rest. Cangnan is a wonderful place to retire. I bought a villa for your sister-in-law; once Cangnan is rebuilt, your family can move there.
Hongying, I know you're reluctant to part, but please consider Chen's feelings. If the entire 136th squad isn't dismantled, you and Chen will never be able to stay in Cangnan. At that point, you'll likely be the only one left in the entire agency, or perhaps Wen Qimo, and the new recruits might have to wait another year to arrive.
All I can do now is dismantle your team at an absurd pace, leaving only you, Captain Chen, and Wen Qimo. That way, even if someone wants to reassign you, they won't be able to. Let Captain Chen reunite with his family in Cangnan and enjoy his retirement!
"Shonan-ge, let's make a deal! You'll become the vice-captain of the Masked Squad. Our squad will enter the mist, and once we find Takamagahara, we'll let you know. We'll avenge Blue Rain together, and together we'll slaughter all the Outer Gods of Takamagahara."