“It is only right and proper.”
Qin Linhai looked at Jiang Wuming, who appeared lost in thought, and silently repeated the four words. He understood that Jiang Wuming had just revealed his true feelings to him.
Jiang Wuming hadn't even hidden his relationship with Liu Guifang and Su Shiyun, mother and daughter!
This meant that Jiang Wuming considered Qin Linhai as one of his own because of Qin Xiaozhi!
This touched Qin Linhai, and he also understood why his son, who was misunderstood, was unwilling to return to the Qin family but chose to continue following the young man in front of him.
“Wuming, in a sense, what you said is not wrong. Honoring one's parents and working hard to make loved ones live better is the wish of many ordinary people.
But you are not an ordinary person. At just twenty years old, you have become a War God, possessing the strength to instantly kill a one-star War God. This martial arts talent is unprecedented and a miracle in the history of global martial arts!”
Qin Linhai thought for a moment before speaking again.
War God was a peak for all martial artists, but War Gods also had different strengths.
According to their strength, War Gods were divided into one to five stars.
Although Qin Linhai did not know Jiang Wuming’s true strength, in his opinion, Jiang Wuming could instantly kill a one-star War God, meaning he was at least a two-star War God – his strength was even above his own!
Hearing Qin Linhai’s words, Jiang Wuming snapped out of his daze but did not reply.
“Wuming, you should know the reason for the prosperity of martial arts worldwide, and you also know that Long Country and this world are actually facing a huge crisis.”
Qin Linhai looked straight at Jiang Wuming and said, “With your martial arts talent, you can actually do many things and even become a hero of Long Country and even this world!”
“Uncle Qin, as I said earlier, I am just a small fry. I have no grand wishes or ideals, let alone the desire to be a hero.
And as you said before, if I were to act against the Yuan family, I would not be able to establish myself in Long Country.
The truth is, I never intended to establish myself in Long Country. This is the second point I want to make.”
Jiang Wuming replied.
“Why?”
Qin Linhai’s expression changed.
For him and the entire Long Country Martial Department, Jiang Wuming’s words were far more concerning than his previous remarks about the Yuan and Gu families!
This was because he and Qin Yuanzheng had never given up on inviting Jiang Wuming to join the Long Country Martial Department and serve the country.
The information revealed in Jiang Wuming’s words was fatal: he had no sense of belonging to Long Country, and he didn’t even care about being in Long Country!
This not only meant that the Long Country Martial Department would lose a powerhouse who could reach the pinnacle of martial arts, but if Jiang Wuming were to go on a killing spree in Long Country for some reason, he could end up on the opposite side of the Martial Department and even the entire Long Country.
“Why would I do that?” Jiang Wuming retorted.
“Uh…”
Qin Linhai was momentarily speechless, then recalled something, “I remember Xiaozhi mentioning that you once issued an order strictly prohibiting members of the Zhan Long Hall from entering Long Country, and you eliminated underground forces that had committed crimes in Long Country – these are enough to show that you care a lot about Long Country.”
“Uncle Qin, I do care about Long Country, even to the point of loving it. I will not do anything that harms Long Country, but that doesn’t mean I will do what you mentioned,” Jiang Wuming said.
“Wuming, can you tell me why?”
Qin Linhai asked again, his reason telling him that Jiang Wuming must have an unknown reason.
“Uncle Qin, according to the information I have, during the period when my adoptive father Su Shirong was murdered, his former comrades all died one after another.
Before they were killed, Jiang Zhan died on the battlefield in the ancient city of Loulan!
Therefore, their deaths are related to their service in the original Zhan Long Special Forces Dragon Fang Special Operations Team with Jiang Zhan and Ye Jinmei.
And as far as I know, Jiang Zhan and Ye Jinmei were the pride of the military. Later, Jiang Zhan even became the pride and hero of the Long Country Martial Department, even being hailed as the future of the Long Country Martial Department!
Is this the treatment a hero should receive, when a hero known to the world dies, and those around him are implicated or even killed because of it?
Moreover, it’s not just Jiang Zhan and Ye Jinmei; my adoptive father and the others were also heroes!
They also went to the battlefield and shed blood to protect their homes and country!
They died inexplicably, as if a few stray dogs had died, with no one investigating the truth or seeking justice for them!”
Jiang Wuming looked directly into Qin Linhai’s eyes at this point, his tone more resolute than ever, “Uncle Qin, I know you have always hoped I would join the Martial Department, but until someone gives me a reasonable and satisfactory explanation, I will not consider it!”
“I understand.”
Qin Linhai could feel Jiang Wuming’s determination and couldn’t help but sigh.
He knew about the deaths of Su Shirong and the others, and he also knew that the incident was related to Jiang Zhan and Ye Jinmei, and even that many, many things were involved behind it.
He could not give Jiang Wuming a satisfactory explanation, nor could the Qin family!
“Wuming, although I regret that you cannot join the Martial Department, I must still remind you that if you exterminate the entire Yuan family, setting aside the retaliation from the Gu family, you will have also violated Long Country’s rules and order!
The Long Country Martial Department will pursue you at all costs. This is why I came to talk to you today!”
Qin Linhai pondered for a moment and continued.
“Uncle Qin, I fear no retaliation from the Gu family, nor do I care about so-called rules and order, nor do I fear the Long Country Martial Department!
I know that you came here personally to support the Su family, intending to use the Qin family to protect the Su family in exchange for peace in Jiangnan and even the Eastern Region.
Because if I act to exterminate the entire Yuan family, unless you apprehend me, the authority of the Long Country Martial Department will be lost, and Grandpa Qin and the entire Qin family will have to bear responsibility for this matter!
Uncle Qin, you may value a trade-off of interests more, but I only care about friendship.
Xiao Zhi and I are brothers. I don’t want to make things difficult for my brother, nor do I want my brother to become a sinner of his family!
This is the only reason I agreed to your visit to the Su family and came here to talk with you!
Goodbye, Uncle Qin!”
Jiang Wuming said this with a calm expression, then stood up and cupped his fists towards Qin Linhai.
After doing so, he turned and walked directly out of the room without waiting for Qin Linhai’s reply.
Looking at Jiang Wuming’s retreating back, Qin Linhai did not try to stop him. Only after Jiang Wuming took the elevator downstairs did he softly mutter to himself.
“What a righteous and chivalrous young man with the spirit to swallow mountains and rivers!”
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Hotel Lobby.
Qin Xiaozhi saw Jiang Wuming emerge from the elevator and quickly went to meet him, clenching his teeth and saying, “Boss, the revenge for my father’s death is irreconcilable. Don’t consider me. Anyway, I was already the shame of the Qin family before, so being a sinner of the Qin family again doesn’t matter.”
“Small person, great wisdom; this is your motto.”
Jiang Wuming gently tapped Qin Xiaozhi’s head and said, “Use your brain properly and think about how I can avenge my adoptive father without trampling on rules and order!”
“Yes, Boss!”
Qin Xiaozhi loudly acknowledged, his eyes reddening.
He was willing to be a sinner of his family for Jiang Wuming, and Jiang Wuming was willing to change his way of doing things for him.
They were brothers!
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