Chinese martial arts: From being shot and killed by the armed police during a mountain search to bec

"Brother Hongwu, you're back?" A head popped out from outside the door. The boy, who looked about eighteen or nineteen years old, saw Chen Hongwu turn around and quickly stepped over the threshold to go inside.

"I heard from the aunt at the village entrance that you were back, so I came to check and make sure."

"Hong Xiang?"

Three years is enough time to blur many memories, but Chen Hongwu still recognized the little boy who used to follow him around calling him "Brother Hongwu" at a glance.

Chen Hongxiang's gaze passed over Chen Hongwu and landed on the memorial tablet on the offering table. He said softly:

"Brother Hongwu, don't be too sad. Your aunt has been helping you appeal these past few years. She'll be very happy to know you're back."

"Hmm." Chen Hongwu could no longer speak; it was as if something was blocking his throat.

Over the years, his father has only visited him once, and his mother has always only reported good news and never bad news.

He thought his parents were in good health and made up his mind to find a good job after he got out, focus on practicing boxing, and take care of his parents.

After his parents passed away, he finally vented his pent-up frustrations, seeking revenge for any wrongs he had done and settling any scores he had made.

Little did I expect that once I was released from prison, we would be separated forever.

He was truly... unwilling to accept it!

After calming down for a few minutes, Chen Hongwu let out a long sigh of relief. "Hongxiang, tell me everything that has happened in my family over the past three years."

Chen Hongxiang nodded.

"After you went in, Brother Hongwu, Uncle Jianguo fell ill not long after. The villagers went to see him once and said that he had been diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Uncle Jianguo insisted on not undergoing chemotherapy and passed away two months later."

Chen Hongwu clenched his fists, his eyes were red, and tears fell silently.

No wonder! No wonder!

After he went in, his father, Chen Jianguo, visited him once during the first month, but never again.

He thought his father was blaming him for bringing shame to the Chen family and was sulking with him.

"After Uncle Jianguo passed away, your aunt kept appealing and pleading for your innocence, running around to various departments, and would often wait outside the courthouse. She passed away a month ago due to overwork. The village helped with the funeral arrangements, so they didn't notify you."

Chen Hongwu gritted his teeth, making a cracking sound, his bulging temples throbbing incessantly, like a ferocious beast ready to devour its prey.

The terrifying look in his eyes startled Chen Hongxiang, who instinctively took a step back. "Brother Hongwu, you..."

Chen Hongwu suppressed his emotions and said in a low voice, "Hongxiang, please thank everyone in the village for me. Tell them of your immense kindness and generosity; I, Chen Hongwu, can only repay you in my next life!"

After saying this, Chen Hongwu walked past Chen Hongxiang and strode away.

Chen Hongxiang stared at Chen Hongwu's disappearing figure, his heart pounding, his mind replaying the other's ferocious appearance and voice.

"Repay in the next life... what does that mean?"

……

Located in the heart of Jiangcheng City, in a top-tier villa district, this is a large, single-level apartment on the 27th floor.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows is a gilded night view, and the interior decoration is extremely luxurious.

On the Italian leather sofa, Li Tingting curled up, her nails adorned with freshly done rhinestone manicure.

She stared at the latest model of mobile phone, her tone full of impatience.

"What's wrong with him lately? He's become increasingly distant."

On the other end of the phone, my best friend's voice sounded perfunctory:

"My dear lady, you should be content."

"Have you forgotten what happened three years ago?"

"If you hadn't chosen to stand with Wang Lishan back then, you wouldn't be living this kind of life now."

"I go shopping for bags every day after I wake up, and I don't even need to look at the price when I spend money."

"This kind of life of luxury is something many people would rather die for."

My best friend chuckled, her tone slightly teasing:

"How could someone like Wang Lishan possibly be truly sincere towards a woman?"

"You're just one of his many playthings that's slightly more pleasing to the eye."

Li Tingting bit her lip, feeling both annoyed and bitter.

But she knew her best friend was telling the truth.

The framing she committed three years ago is a stain on her life.

It was also her ticket to marrying into a wealthy family.

"Alright, I'm not talking to you anymore."

Li hung up the phone in frustration and tossed it onto the sofa.

She lay back on the soft sofa, gazing at the crystal chandelier on the ceiling.

His eyes were filled with emptiness and unease.

Three years have passed, and in the dead of night, I always think of that boy named Chen Hongwu, with his clear yet angry eyes.

At that time, she was coerced and lured by Wang Lishan.

A single moment of greed can ruin someone else's life.

boom--!

With a dull, loud bang, the entire solid wood security door suddenly shattered.

Wood chips flew everywhere, and the door frame twisted and deformed.

Li Tingting was so frightened that she trembled all over and suddenly jumped up from the sofa.

His pupils contracted sharply, and all the color drained from his face instantly.

A figure stood quietly at the doorway.

He wore a black short-sleeved shirt and stood tall and straight like a spear.

His face was stern, and his temples were slightly bulging.

It was Chen Hongwu.

His gaze swept across the lavish living room, finally settling on Li Tingting.

"ah--!"

Li Tingting screamed in fright, her legs went weak.

Chen Hongwu took a step forward, his figure as elusive as a ghost.

In the blink of an eye, he was in front of Li Tingting.

With a swift movement, he precisely grasped her slender neck.

The five fingers tightened suddenly, like iron clamps.

Li Tingting was lifted off the ground with both feet off the ground.

A feeling of suffocation washed over her instantly, and she struggled desperately, kicking her legs.

He slapped Chen's arms wildly with both hands, but to no avail.

"Where is Wang Lishan?"

Chen Hongwu's voice was low and devoid of any emotion.

Li Tingting's face turned bright red, and she made a hoarse sound in her throat.

Overwhelmed with fear, she shook her head with difficulty:

"I...I don't know..."

"He...he hasn't been coming around much lately..."

"Maybe... he's fooling around with other women..."

Chen's gaze remained unchanged, and the pressure on his fingers did not loosen:

"Call him and ask him to come over."

Li Tingting nodded hurriedly, tears and snot streaming down her face.

When she was put down, her legs went weak and she collapsed to the ground.

With trembling hands, he picked up his phone and dialed Wang Lishan's number.

The call was answered quickly, and a nonchalant male voice came from the other end:

"Feed? What is it?"

Li Tingting suppressed her fear and forced out a soft voice:

"Brother Lishan, can you come here?"

Wang Lishan chuckled softly:

"What's wrong, missing me? Come to the No. 1 private room at Emperor KTV, let's do something exciting."

"Brother Shan, who is it?" A woman's giggling voice came from the side.

Wang Lishan hung up the phone immediately.

Li Tingting quickly looked up and pleaded:

"He's in the top-tier private room at the Emperor KTV. Can you please leave me alone? I won't let this information leak out."

Chen Hongwu looked at her, his eyes devoid of any emotion.

Good and evil will eventually be rewarded; a single evil thought can lead to countless eons of suffering.

"People will eventually have to pay the price for their actions."

Li Tingting's pupils suddenly contracted, and all the color drained from her face.

She didn't have a chance to say another word.

Click—!

A soft, crisp, and piercing sound.

Chen Hongwu slightly tightened his fingers.

Li Tingting's throat was shattered, and her eyes were wide open.

He stopped breathing instantly and collapsed limply to the ground.

Chen Hongwu didn't even glance at it before turning and leaving.

His steps were steady, without the slightest pause.