I'll Be Your Father From Now On

In his dream, there was still a towering flame!

"Son, hurry up and leave. Don't care about us. Don't look back. Don't take revenge. Live well. Dad and Mom will be watching you from heaven!"

Five years ago, two pairs of old hands used the last of their strength to push Ye Nantian out of the sea of fire. When he turned around, his parents were already drowned in the sea of fire.

"Nantian, they won't let you off. Leave this place and live well. Don't ever return to Jiang City. I can only send you here. Don't worry, I can raise our child alone. I'll be your wife for the rest of my life, and I'm willing to be your wife in my next life."

It was also five years ago that his wife, Lin Jingxue, risked her life to send him, who was severely injured, to a broken fishing boat and let him follow the river flow. If he escaped through the river, he would have a chance of survival. If he stayed in Jiang City, he would definitely die.

Suddenly, a violent tremble came from the luxurious private plane Ye Nantian was on. He, who was half-asleep, was awakened completely. Unknowingly, tears streamed down his face. For five years, these scenes surfaced in his mind late at night. These voices often lingered in his ears, making it difficult for him to sleep.

He took out an old-fashioned phone and pressed the play button. A little girl's voice sounded from the phone.

"Dad, they used chains to lock my hands and feet. They hit me and wanted to force Mom to marry a bad uncle."

"Dad, I'm so scared. Where are you? Dad, come back quickly. Save us… Save us…"

"Sob…"

This was a recording he had received from a phone call a day ago. The girl's repeated and sobbing words were like sharp knives stabbing into his heart.

"Your Excellency, you've already listened to this recording 798 times along the way!"

At this moment, the charming woman reminded him in a low voice. Their interaction along the way had given her a new understanding of the man in front of her. A day ago, she would never have imagined that the number one war god of Great Xia, the South Heavenly Emperor, who terrified the surrounding countries, had such a dejected side.

"Red Moon, how long until we reach Jiang City?" Ye Nantian frowned and asked.

"It's two in the afternoon. In another thirty minutes, our private plane, War Dragon No. 1, will land at Jiang City International Airport. The marriage ceremony between the Zhao family and the Lin family will be held at the Qiyun Hotel at three."

"After learning about Madam and the little princess, the troops of our Southern Border war zone nearby have already gathered in Jiang City. The Southern Border Fleet has 33 special-class frigates and an aircraft carrier battle group already set up heavy cannons at the estuary of Jiang City."

"As long as you give the order, the Zhao family and the Lin family will be reduced to ashes in thirty seconds."

The pretty woman looked at the time, her face cold.

"I've already stepped down from my position as the Southern Border's general. It's not appropriate to use our troops again. Most importantly, I must take revenge for this blood feud myself! Go and drive the private plane. I want to land at Jiang City International Airport in 20 minutes."

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the charming woman bowed straight and walked forward.

"It's been five years. Jiang City, I'm back. Jingxue, Xiaoxi, hold on. I'm almost there. I'll chop those people who hurt you into pieces bit by bit!"

"Dad, Mom, are you seeing this? The 179 members of the Ye family who died tragically, are you seeing this? I'm back. I'm back to avenge you." Ye Nantian muttered to himself. His heart was filled with ruthlessness as he clenched his hands tightly. His slightly sharp nails dug into his palms, and blood seeped out and dripped down.

In Jiang City, the Qiyun Hotel. An incomparably grand banquet was being held here. The number one family in the Jiangnan Province, the Zhao family, and the Jiang City's Lin family, were going to have a marriage alliance.

All the famous families in Jiang City were here. The Lin family's eldest daughter, Lin Jingxue, had a drop-dead gorgeous appearance. Even if she was married once and had a daughter, countless powerful heirs would flock to her as their dream girl.

Zhao Minghao of the Zhao family was the third young master of the direct line of descent of the number one family in the Eastern Sea. He was born in a prestigious family and had a halo above his head. He was the young talent with the highest achievements in Jiangnan Province.

He was Lin Qingxue's crazy pursuer. Over the years, he had racked his brains and chased after her relentlessly. Now, he had used all means, soft and hard, to finally suppress this proud and cold woman under him.

At the moment, an old woman sat at the head of the hall. Her wrinkled hand grabbed a metal chain, and on the other end of the chain were the limbs of a five- or six-year-old girl. When the little girl moved, the interlocking chains clanged. Her chubby little face was dirty and even bruised. Her clothes were filled with tears, and every tear was seeping with blood. Her small body had clearly been whipped extremely ruthlessly.

The little girl stood in front of the old woman in a daze. Facing the bustling crowd under the seat of honor, she pouted. She wanted to cry, but she did not dare to. Her mother had said that she had to be strong and not cry when her parents were not around, so she had to hold it in.

At this moment, a man in a suit and leather shoes walked up elegantly. "Old Madam Lin, today is my engagement with Jingxue. Why did you bring this little b*stard along?"

"Young Master Zhao, do you think that with my granddaughter's stubborn personality, she will give in easily if I don't hold this little b*stard in my hand?" Old Madam Lin's tone was cold and expressionless.

"Hehe, that's true!" Zhao Minghao sneered as his gaze landed on the little girl. He walked towards her with a teasing expression. "Tonight, I'll be engaged to your mother. After today, I'll be your stepfather. Come, call me father."

"No, you're not my father. You're a bad person. My mother won't marry you. My father will come back to save me." The little girl pouted with a sobbing tone, but she forced herself to hold back her tears. Her mother had said that she had to be strong when her parents were not around.

"Hehe… Five years ago, that useless father of yours was half dead when he fled Jiang City. He's probably dead outside now. He'll never return." Zhao Minghao sneered again.

"Liar, you're lying. Daddy said he would definitely come back. He will definitely come back to save us." The little girl was anxious. As she spoke, she was about to cry.

"No, he'll never come back." Zhao Minghao grinned, revealing a victorious expression. "Come, I'll be your father from now on. Call me Dad, and maybe I'll treat you better in the future."

"No, I won't!" Although the little girl was covered in injuries, she was still stubborn.

Zhao Minghao was furious when he heard that. He grabbed the little girl's tiny neck, and his expression became increasingly ferocious. "F*ck you. I'm telling you to call me Dad. Will you call me Dad or not?"

"No, no, I won't. Boohoo…" The little girl struggled with all her might. Her small hands tried their best to pry open Zhao Minghao's hand and bite it.

At this moment, the old lady of the Lin family pulled the chain in her hand. The little girl's body was pulled back and she fell to the ground. "Little b*stard, how dare you bite Young Master Zhao? You're simply an uncultured animal." Old Madam Lin berated.

When the guests at the scene saw this, they pretended not to see it. After the marriage between the Zhao family and the Lin family, the two families would become existences that no one in the Jiangnan Province dared to provoke. At this moment, the noise at the scene became softer as everyone looked at the entrance of the hall.

At the entrance of the hall, an extremely beautiful woman appeared. Her eyes were lifeless, and her face was pale. When she saw the little girl beside Old Madam Lin, some light flashed through her eyes. The number one beauty in Jiangnan Province, Lin Qingxue, instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Seeing the woman at the door, the little girl got up with difficulty. Her eyes were filled with tears as she shouted, "Mom, Mom…" She wanted to walk towards Lin Jingxue, but the chains on her body bound her limbs, and she could not reach her mother at all.

"Xiaoxi, Xiaoxi!" Lin Jingxue shouted twice and hurriedly rushed over to hug the little girl.

"Mom, don't cry. Dad will come back to save us. He said he'll be back soon." Ye Xiaoxi opened her small hands and hugged Lin Qingxue's head as she comforted her softly.

"Xiaoxi, what's wrong? Why are you so injured?" Looking at the wounds on her daughter's body, Lin Jingxue was heartbroken as tears streamed down her face.

"Grandma, why? Why? Xiaoxi is your great-granddaughter. You promised me that as long as I was willing to marry, you would not harm Xiaoxi. You promised me." She hugged her daughter tightly and questioned Old Madam Lin.

"Hmph… She's only a b*stard child left behind by Ye Nantian. What right does she have to be my great-granddaughter?" Old Madam Lin stood up and snorted.

At this moment, a woman in her fifties standing beside Old Madam Lin spoke, "Jingxue, don't blame her. I've already said that this little b*stard will only be an obstacle to your future. I've long asked you to throw her into the orphanage."

"Moreover, your brother is about to get married soon. The other party wants $50,000 as the dowry. As long as you agree to marry Young Master Zhao, you'll have everything. You've never done anything for your family, much less your brother. It's time for you to repay him."

The woman who spoke was Lin Qingxue's mother, Zhang Guiying. At the moment, her face was filled with disdain, and she had no pity for her daughter and granddaughter kneeling on the ground.

"Sister, it's not that I want to criticize you, but are you still obsessed with that trash Ye Nantian? To be honest, you're really not a good sister. Other sisters buy cars and houses for their younger brothers, but what about you? You only have that trash and this little b*stard in your heart." At the side, a young man in his twenties had a frivolous and disappointed smile on his face. He was Lin Qingxue's younger brother, Lin Shaohui.

Upon hearing these words, Lin Jingxue was ashen-faced. Tears streamed down her face as she hugged Ye Xiaoxi tightly.

"Men, pull them apart and lock this wild child in a dog cage. The wedding will continue," Old Madam Lin ordered coldly.

Bang! Suddenly, a loud noise was heard. The hotel's door collapsed with a bang. A hotel security guard was smashed heavily against the collapsed door. A tall man appeared at the door. As the door had fallen, it raised dust.

For a moment, no one could see the person's face clearly. They only felt that this man was standing at the door, and a murderous aura filled the entire place, making one's heart turn cold.

"It's been five years. I'm sorry to have disappointed you. Ye Nantian isn't dead. I am back!" A cold and deep voice sounded. When Lin Jingxue heard this voice, she instinctively returned to her senses. She was all too familiar with this voice.

"Ye Nantian?" The dust at the door dissipated, and everyone stared at the tall man at the door in shock.