Chapter 2159 Past events

"Alas..." Wu Yuan sat on the soft sofa in the main house of the Ning family mansion and sighed deeply, as if all the strength in her body had been drained away with this sigh. She wrapped herself completely in the wide sofa, like a wounded animal, curled up in the corner, as if this could bring her some sense of security.

Ning Xiangtong had been observing Wu Yuan silently. She had been like this since they met in the morning. She sat there quietly, her eyes empty, wondering what she was thinking. Ning Xiangtong couldn't help but wonder, what was wrong with Wu Yuan?

Finally, Wu Yuan's sigh broke the silence. Ning Xiangtong quickly asked.

"What's wrong? You're sighing."

There was a hint of concern in her voice.

Wu Yuan slowly raised her head and looked at Ning Xiangtong with a confused look in her eyes. After a while, she spoke softly.

"I don't know why, but I felt a little uneasy after waking up this morning."

Ning Xiangtong was instantly alert when she heard this. After all, a woman's sixth sense is often quite accurate, especially someone as thoughtful as Wu Yuan. Since she said that, Ning Xiangtong didn't think it was just a coincidence.

"Let me guess, is your old Su going to send you a message again?"

Ning Xiangtong's words were like a flash of lightning across the night sky, which made Wu Yuan startled. Her body trembled slightly, as if these words hit her vital point.

Wu Yuan's face turned pale instantly, her brows furrowed tightly, and her lips unconsciously pursed. However, in just a moment, a wry smile quickly appeared on her face, revealing helplessness and bitterness.

"If you hadn't reminded me, I would have almost forgotten that the monthly summons day was coming up soon."

Wu Yuan spoke softly, a sigh lingering in her voice. She slowly picked up the laptop on the table, tapping the screen with her finger as she expertly scrolled through her inbox.

However, despite her deft movements, she didn't notice any new messages. The inbox remained the same, with not a single one from her husband. Wu Yuan's gaze gradually dimmed, and she silently returned the laptop to its place, her sense of loss growing stronger.

"The demon tribe has been very silent recently. I don't know what they are up to. The martial law is normal. Don't think too much about it."

Ning Xiangtong's heart tightened when she saw Wu Yuan's reaction, and she quickly spoke to comfort her.

Wu Yuan forced a smile, shook her head and said.

"It's okay. Even if he really gets into an accident, I'm prepared. We chose this path ourselves. No one forced us. Even if there's something wrong, it's not anyone else's fault."

Although her words were firm, Ning Xiangtong could still hear the helplessness and sadness in them.

Wu Yuan slowly put the laptop into her bag, as if it were a precious treasure. Her eyes were hazy, as if her thoughts had drifted into the distant past. Before her eyes, time seemed to flow backward, and she seemed to be back to that summer over twenty years ago.

That summer, the sun was blazing and the cicadas were chirping. Wu Yuan remembered herself as a young girl, full of energy and dreams. And Ning Xiangtong, at that time, was equally young and full of energy.

Wu Yuan couldn't help but glance at Ning Xiangtong again, her eyes filled with complex emotions. This glance contained too many questions, emotions, and memories.

"Xiang Tong, why did you come to Blue Star in the first place?"

Wu Yuan finally couldn't help but ask. This question had actually been lingering in her mind for a long time. The reason she was in Qimingxing was actually inextricably linked to Ning Xiangtong.

Ning Xiangtong was silent for a while, as if thinking about how to answer this question. Finally, she sighed softly and said.

"Telling you would only harm you. Don't worry, I have no ill will towards Blue Star. In fact, I've lived on Blue Star for so long that I already consider myself a Blue Star native."

Wu Yuan felt a little relieved after hearing Ning Xiangtong's words. She knew Ning Xiangtong was a kind person and would not have any bad intentions towards Lan Xing.

"And your arrival has also helped me a lot. If it weren't for you and Old Su, I'm afraid I would have completely lost contact with Qimingxing during those twenty years on Blue Star."

Ning Xiangtong said this with emotion. At the same time, a complex look flashed in her eyes. Why did she go to Blue Star? The reason was far more complicated than Wu Yuan guessed. But she didn't say much, just smiled at Wu Yuan, as if recalling every detail of the past.

Hearing Ning Xiangtong's words, Wu Yuan's eyes flashed with memories. Those days on Blue Star, though difficult, were also filled with warmth and friendship.

Twenty years ago, China, Beijing, Su family villa.

In this villa, the crying of babies and the gentle sounds of comfort are intertwined, like a warm symphony.

Su Wei and Wu Yuan, a young couple, were cradling their infant daughter, Su Ziwu, and coaxing her gently. Su Ziwu's cries seemed to show no sign of stopping, but Su Wei and Wu Yuan showed no impatience. They gently soothed her, as if she were the most precious treasure in the world.

At the corner of the second-floor staircase, a man watched the scene below with a chuckle. His name was Su Yan, Su Wei's father and Su Ziwu's grandfather. Next to him stood another man, Ye Long. Ye Long's gaze was fixed on the swaddled Su Ziwu, an indescribable expression on his face: a mixture of jealousy, envy, and a hint of chagrin.

"Ye Long, I think you should give in to your second son. It's been a long time now. Counting the days, your grandson or granddaughter should be born by now."

Su Yan looked at Ye Long with a teasing expression, as if he knew everything about his family.

When Ye Long heard Su Yan's words, a hint of displeasure appeared on his face. He waved his hand impatiently and said.

"Go away, stay out of my family's business! But you, your son and daughter-in-law, don't stay home to look after the children, but insist on going out on some mission. You could have found someone to take their place with just a word, and if that wasn't possible, I could have gone over there. Now, let's see how an old man like you can take care of the children!"

As Ye Long finished his speech, the expression on his face became more and more smug, even with a hint of undisguised gloating.

"You know shit! Su Wei's mother passed away early, but wasn't I the one who brought him up?"

This sentence was like a fuse, instantly igniting the powder keg between the two. Their quarrel became louder and louder, and they completely ignored Su Wei and Wu Yuan who were coaxing their child downstairs.

Su Wei and Wu Yuan heard the quarrel coming from upstairs and looked up at the same time towards the stairs. When they saw Su Yan and Ye Long, Wu Yuan's face showed a hint of surprise and restraint. She quickly put the quiet Su Ziwu into the stroller, then turned and hurried up the stairs with Su Wei in her hand.

Upon seeing Su Yan and Ye Long, Wu Yuan's body stiffened noticeably. She unconsciously clasped Su Wei's arm, as if trying to gain some support and comfort from him. Su Wei, on the other hand, looked at Su Yan with an apologetic expression, his lips moving slightly as if he wanted to say something, but ultimately remained silent.

After a moment's silence, Su Wei finally plucked up the courage and spoke to Su Yan.

"Dad... I'll leave Ziwu in your hands first."

His voice was a little low, revealing helplessness and guilt.

However, Su Yan did not respond much to Su Wei's words, but just let out a dissatisfied "humph" from his nose.

Although he was not satisfied with Su Wei's decision, considering their family situation and the particularity of Su Wei and Wu Yuan's work, Su Yan didn't say anything more.

"Dad...we will be back as soon as possible, don't worry..."

Wu Yuan's voice was slightly choked with sobs, and her eyes remained fixed on Su Yan, revealing her respect for him and her reluctance to part with Su Ziwu. However, before she could finish her words, Su Yan interrupted her with a smile.

"It's okay, young man, just go about your business."

Su Yan's tone was very gentle.

"There's nothing we can do about it. It happened so suddenly. Man proposes, God disposes."

Facing this amiable father-in-law, Wu Yuan's uneasiness eased a little. She took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and then spoke softly.

"Then we'll go, Dad, thank you for your concern."

Wu Yuan's eyes fell on the stroller downstairs again. Inside that small stroller lay her and Su Wei's baby daughter. A strong feeling of attachment welled up in her heart, as if she wanted to freeze this moment in her mind forever.

Su Wei seemed to sense Wu Yuan's mood. He held Wu Yuan's hand tightly and gave her a comforting smile. Then, he took Wu Yuan's hand without hesitation, walked straight down the stairs, and left the Su family villa.

Ten minutes later, Wu Yuan and Su Wei were already sitting in a military jeep. As the car slowly started, Wu Yuan's mood grew heavier.

"She was only two months old, and we left her like this..."

Wu Yuan's voice was filled with worry.

"What if our mission takes too long? Will she not recognize me when we return?"

Tears welled up in Wu Yuan's eyes. She tried hard to hold them back, but ultimately failed. Tears streamed down her cheeks like a flood.

Su Wei, who was driving beside him, kept a serious expression, but his nose couldn't help but feel a little sour. He knew Wu Yuan was worried about her daughter and was reluctant to leave, but as a soldier, he had to obey orders and complete the mission.

The car sped along the road, Wu Yuan's crying and Su Wei's silence intertwined, forming a sad picture.

"You're just too concerned. After all, she's still so young, how could she possibly tell who's who? Besides, even if she could tell them apart, we don't have any good solutions right now. Look, the Sakura Sea suddenly erupted with such a violent spiritual energy fluctuation. This is no ordinary occurrence. It's estimated that there may be a spiritual ruin of at least the Emperor level being generated there! A spiritual ruin of this level is a priceless treasure. Who wouldn't want to get it? Therefore, not only the Koreans, the Sakura and China, but even the Russian Federation has gotten involved. Everyone wants a piece of the pie in this battle, and no one is willing to give up such a big piece of the pie!"

Su Wei tried his best to make his tone sound gentler and tried to comfort Wu Yuan, but Wu Yuan's mood did not seem to improve.

They had chosen this path themselves, and they were well aware of the risks and difficulties involved, yet they resolutely embarked on it. As high-ranking commanders of the Frontier Army, they shouldered a heavy responsibility and mission, commanding battles from the front lines to ensure that the interests of the nation were not harmed.

Su Wei and Wu Yuan met at the Kaijiang Army, both filled with a strong desire to explore the unknown. Driven by their shared interests, they gradually got to know each other and discovered that they had many things in common, truly like-minded.

Over time, their love grew stronger, and they eventually married. After their marriage, their careers flourished like sesame seeds – steadily rising. With their talent and hard work, and the support of Su Wei's supporter, Su Yan, they rose through the ranks of the military.

Today, they have become big bosses who can lead a region, shouldering important responsibilities and missions. However, at this moment, a violent energy fluctuation suddenly broke out in the Sakura Sea, and this sudden incident attracted their great attention.

Faced with such an emergency, no matter how important their tasks are, they must put them aside temporarily. National interests are above all else!

Without hesitation, Su Wei drove the military jeep at lightning speed towards a secret military base in the suburbs of Beijing. In less than ten minutes, he arrived at his destination.

Upon arriving at the base, Su Wei immediately held an emergency meeting with relevant personnel to understand the latest situation and response plans. After fully grasping the information, he decisively ordered the launch of a manned fighter jet and prepared to personally investigate the Sakura Sea area.

With the order given, the fighter plane took off into the air like an arrow from a bow, and rushed into the sky at an astonishing speed.

About an hour later, the two arrived at Nanhai City in southern China. The manned fighter plane did not land at all. The two parachuted directly from an altitude of ten thousand meters and jumped down. When they were close to the ground, Su Wei waved his hand, and his mental power instantly connected to the contract spirit space. A space crack appeared, and a huge owl-like contract spirit steadily caught the two of them. Thanks to the cushioning of its soft feathers, the two were unharmed.

At this moment, looking around the Nanhai City Military District, one can see soldiers ready to go. They are on high alert, as if waiting for someone to lead them to appear.

The owl was not fast, but very steady. After flapping its wings a few times, it flew steadily above the soldiers' heads. Many soldiers saw Su Wei and Wu Yuan out of the corner of their eyes, and a hint of surprise appeared in their eyes.

"Everyone, follow my instructions and set off!"

Su Wei didn't hesitate at all. After arriving at his location, he decisively issued the order.

In an instant, thousands of soldiers began to land on the warships that had been docked at the port and waiting for a long time. Within just a few minutes, all personnel were ready, the warship engines began to vibrate violently, and a large and five small standard aircraft carrier fleet instantly set off for the Sakura Sea.