The Dragon Lord's intervention was indeed extraordinary. Before the assassin could even leave Dachang City, he was apprehended by the Dragon Eagle Guards of the Dragon Country.
The Dragon Eagle Guards are the Dragon Country's most formidable intelligence agency, directly under the Dragon Lord's command, and possess immense power.
Their presence is felt throughout the country, as they monitor every move within the Dragon Country for the Dragon Lord.
Upon capturing the assassin, the Dragon Eagle Guards immediately brought him before Chu Lingtian.
"Your subordinate, Dragon Eagle Guard Commander Long Aotian, greets Captain Chu!"
Long Aotian bowed slightly to Chu Lingtian, a faint smile gracing his face.
"Commander Long, I need to see that man now. Make it quick!"
Long Aotian nodded hurriedly and led Chu Lingtian to the prisoner.
The moment the man saw Chu Lingtian, his complexion changed, and shame flickered across his face.
Chu Lingtian's expression also shifted dramatically. With his photographic memory, he immediately recognized the man as a former member of the Wolf Strike Commando.
The photo hadn't been clear, but now he recognized him instantly.
Chu Lingtian spoke sternly, "Wang Jiantong, you actually became an assassin for that man, Long Lord? This is a disgrace to the name of our Wolf Strike Commando!"
This middle-aged man was named Wang Jiantong. He had been a member of the Wolf Strike Commando with Chu Lingtian but left due to an accidental incident.
While they weren't close friends, they knew each other.
Wang Jiantong sneered, "Spare me the useless talk. I'm in your hands, do as you please, kill me or skin me. Enough of the nonsense!"
Chu Lingtian raised his hand and slapped him, looking at him furiously.
"Those who come from our Wolf Strike Commando, even if they end up picking garbage or sweeping streets, must never engage in helping villains!"
"Do you know what Long Lord does? He traffics people. Do you know how many families have been broken because of him? How many young girls have lost their dignity and their lives?"
Chu Lingtian said coldly, "Furthermore, this man is suspected of kidnapping the Ninth Princess. The Ninth Princess's whereabouts are unknown, and the Dragon Lord is enraged. He wants her found alive, or her body if she's dead!"
"If anything unfortunate were to happen to the Ninth Princess, many more people will face trouble!"
Perhaps struck by Chu Lingtian's words, Wang Jiantong's expression turned extremely grim, and he looked at Chu Lingtian.
"Tell me Long Lord's location immediately, and I can pretend the past never happened. You can even return to the Wolf Strike Commando!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Jiantong's eyes lit up.
This was something he had longed for. He immediately smiled and nodded.
Chu Lingtian quickly added, "Don't worry. As long as we capture Long Lord and successfully rescue the Ninth Princess, I will ensure your return to the Wolf Strike Commando!"
Wang Jiantong knew Chu Lingtian's character; a promise made is a promise kept. If he said it, he would fulfill it.
Wang Jiantong immediately said, "Long Lord's hideout is in Yanjing City. Moreover, this person's identity is not simple; he has close ties with Zuo Qianqiu, a ten-thousand-household official of the Dragon Eagle Guards!"
Hearing this, Chu Lingtian's heart jolted. He immediately realized the seriousness of the situation.
Chu Lingtian frowned and asked, "How do you know this?"
"I was Long Lord's bodyguard and saw Zuo Qianqiu meet him many times!"
"Furthermore, whenever Long Lord met Zuo Qianqiu, it was always very secretive. They would often discuss matters in the study for half a day, not allowing anyone to disturb them, as if they were plotting something major!"
Wang Jiantong continued, "I sensed they must have some unsavory secrets between them!"
"Your information is very important. I understand. I will report this to the Dragon Lord immediately!"
The two exchanged a smile, their past grievances seemingly resolved.
"You will now lead us to Long Lord. We need to keep an eye on him first!" Chu Lingtian said.
Wang Jiantong nodded readily, and they headed towards Yanjing City together.
Along the way, Wang Jiantong spoke to Chu Lingtian about the experiences of many retired Wolf Strike Commando special forces soldiers.
While most had been properly resettled, some, like Wang Jiantong, had not. They could only work as bodyguards or assassins to make a living.
Chu Lingtian felt a pang of emotion upon hearing this.
"This is also my fault. I wasn't thorough enough. I will assign someone to be solely responsible for this matter later. We absolutely cannot let our brothers suffer anymore!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Jiantong's eyes reddened, tears threatening to fall.
"Don't worry about your affairs. Leave it to me!"
Wang Jiantong smiled and nodded, looking at Chu Lingtian.
A few hours later, they appeared near Long Lord's luxurious mansion.
However, Chu Lingtian did not act rashly. Instead, he instructed Wang Jiantong to immediately report back to Long Lord.
Chu Lingtian had initially considered cooperating with the Dragon Eagle Guards. However, considering Long Lord's close association with Zuo Qianqiu, he was sure word would get out.
But Chu Lingtian had no shortage of soldiers under his command. With a single phone call, he summoned the Wolf Strike Commando, ordering them to Yanjing City immediately.
These men, upon receiving Chu Lingtian's summons, promptly headed to Yanjing City.
Chu Lingtian's orders here held more weight than the Dragon Lord's.
Chu Lingtian was not in a hurry to alert them. Rose and Kui Niu were already monitoring the villa's other two exits.
Long Lord would have nowhere to escape this time; he wouldn't be able to fly away.
Inside the villa.
Upon meeting Long Lord, Wang Jiantong recounted the incident of Jinpeng and Jindiao being killed, leaving no detail out.
Long Lord listened with evident pleasure and immediately nodded.
"Excellent, very good. I knew you wouldn't disappoint me. You've done a great job with this matter!"
Long Lord smiled and continued, "However, I have an even more important task for you. You have passed my test and are now worthy of my trust!"
Wang Jiantong immediately replied, "Please give me any orders, Long Lord. You have treated me well, and I will complete whatever you assign, even if it costs me my life!"
Long Lord nodded with satisfaction, chuckling as he said, "I will give you thirty top assassins. Take them back to Dachang City and eliminate Chu Lingtian for me!"
"No matter what means you use, you must get rid of this person! I heard he has a fiancée and she's pregnant. Send them both on their way!"
This old scoundrel was always ruthless, sparing neither parents nor family.
Wang Jiantong nodded immediately and turned to leave.
"Go to the capital for me and deliver this letter to the residence of Commander Zuo. Tell him the matter is settled!"
"As you command, Long Lord!"
Wang Jiantong took a sealed letter and left, then went to meet Chu Lingtian.
The wealth and glory promised by Long Lord ultimately paled in comparison to the identity of a Wolf Strike Commando member. He wanted to return to the Wolf Strike Commando.
Even if it meant going into battle tomorrow, even if it meant dying tomorrow.
He wanted to die as a member of the Wolf Strike Commando. Only then would he have no regrets, even in death.
"You just need to deliver the secret letter to Zuo Qianqiu!"