Chapter 65 Thunder Rescue, Wrath of the God of War

"Bang!"

The crisp sound of gunfire rang out in the empty and dilapidated warehouse, and the echo was like the horn of death!

The kidnapper who rushed towards Su Wanqing with a knife covered his wrist and screamed like a pig being slaughtered. The dagger fell to the ground with a clang, and blood instantly gushed out from between his fingers!

This sudden change completely panicked the other kidnappers in the warehouse! They had never expected the other party to act so quickly and decisively! They didn't even have any warnings or negotiations, they just opened fire!

"Damn it! Let's fight them!" A desperado roared, raised the homemade hunting rifle in his hand, and tried to resist stubbornly!

However, before he could pull the trigger—

"Bang! Bang!"

Two more incredibly accurate bursts of fire! The bullets seemed to have eyes: one hit his gun-holding arm, and the other pierced his calf!

"Ah--!" The scream rang out again, and the kidnapper instantly fell to the ground, rolling in pain!

Thunderous means! No mercy!

Huo Tingxiao was like a Shura returned from hell, holding a pistol still emitting smoke, his eyes as cold and sharp as a hawk, and his whole body exuded a tangible, chilling murderous intent and pressure! He didn't give these bastards any chance to react or threaten, and his every move was an absolute crushing blow!

"Control all exits!"

"Eliminate all threats!"

"Ensure the absolute safety of the hostages!"

His cold and clear instructions echoed in the warehouse, and every word carried unquestionable authority and power!

"Yes!" The special forces swarming behind him were like efficient killing machines, quickly dispersing, their guns flashing with the glare of death as they precisely and swiftly subdued every kidnapper who attempted to resist or escape. For a moment, the warehouse was filled with screams, shouts, and the sound of falling weapons, but soon fell silent. Faced with sheer force and expert tactics, this ragtag group was no match for them!

And from beginning to end, Huo Tingxiao's eyes never left the figure curled up in the corner, tied up, looking at him with tearful eyes.

The moment he confirmed that the threat at the scene was basically under control, he immediately rushed towards Su Wanqing with big strides! His steps were fast and urgent, with a sense of urgency and fear at having lost something and regaining it, and he even ignored the messy obstacles under his feet.

"Wanqing!" He rushed to her, his voice trembling with extreme nervousness and fear. Without hesitation, he dropped his pistol, knelt on one knee, and reached out his hands, slightly stained with dust and smoke, yet still steady and strong. Carefully, with an almost reverent tenderness, he untied the rough ropes around her wrists and ankles.

His movements were extremely swift, yet incredibly careful, fearing to injure her in the slightest. When he saw the deep red marks and bloody bruises left on her fair skin by the rope, his pupils suddenly contracted, and a terrifying rage and heartache instantly surged in his eyes! The rage that had just subsided surged again!

"Don't be afraid... It's okay... I'm here..." As he untied the rope, he comforted her in an extremely low, yet unprecedentedly gentle voice, repeating these words clumsily, as if this was the only comfort he knew how to say.

Su Wanqing stared at him blankly, looking at his handsome face so close to her, filled with worry and anger, looking at the dense beads of sweat oozing from his forehead, looking at his hands with thin calluses but extremely gentle as he untied her... A huge sense of security, grievance and fear instantly overwhelmed her like a tide!

The moment the rope was untied, she almost instinctively threw herself into his arms, wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, buried her face deeply in the crook of his neck that smelled of gunpowder and a cold breath, and burst into tears!

"Wu... Huo Tingxiao... I was so scared... I thought I would never see you again..." She cried so hard that her whole body was shaking and her words were incoherent. All her strength and disguises completely collapsed at this moment, leaving only the most primitive fear and dependence.

Huo Tingxiao's body suddenly froze!

Her embrace was filled with warmth and tenderness, and her hot tears instantly soaked his collar. Her helpless crying and trembling were like countless fine needles, densely piercing his heart, bringing waves of sharp pain and unspeakable throbbing.

He froze for a few seconds, then, those hands, stained with gunpowder and blood, very slowly but with unwavering determination, embraced her back. He tightened his arms, tightly holding her petite, trembling body in his arms, as if he wanted to rub her into his own flesh and blood, using his body warmth to dispel her fear and coldness.

"I'm sorry... I'm late..." He rested his chin on the top of her head, his voice hoarse, filled with endless self-blame and regret, "I'm sorry... I won't do this again... I will never leave you alone again..."

At this moment, the cold war, the estrangement, the pride and self-esteem, all vanished. He only knew that the woman in his arms was his treasure, the one he had lost and found again, the one he would fight to protect! He almost... almost lost her forever!

When he thought of the harm she might suffer, that destructive rage once again overwhelmed his mind!

He suddenly raised his head, his gaze like a poisoned ice blade, shooting at the kidnapper leader (the one who had initially lunged at Su Wanqing with a knife) who was pinned to the ground by his teammates and still wailing. His voice was as cold as if it came from the Netherworld: "Who ordered this?!"

The kidnapper leader was so frightened by his murderous eyes that he trembled all over. He even forgot the pain for a moment and stammered, "...No, no one ordered me to do it...I just saw that this girl is rich..."

"You're lying!" Huo Tingxiao suddenly interrupted him with a sharp voice. He gently protected Su Wanqing behind him, stood up, and walked step by step to the kidnapper, looking down at him condescendingly as if he were looking at an ant. "I'll give you one last chance. Tell me, who ordered this? Who is the target?!"

His voice was not loud, but it carried a soul-shaking sense of oppression.

The kidnapper leader was frightened out of his wits, but he still gritted his teeth and said, "...Really, really, there's no one..."

Huo Tingxiao's eyes flashed coldly. Without further ado, he suddenly raised his foot and stomped hard on the kidnapper's injured wrist with his military boots! Crushing hard!

"Ahhh!!!!" An even more shrill and terrifying scream instantly resounded throughout the warehouse! It was so creepy!

"Speak!" Huo Tingxiao's voice was cold and ruthless.

"I'll tell you! I'll tell you!!" The kidnapper leader completely collapsed, crying, "It was... it was a woman! She called us! Her voice was very nice... She gave us photos and an address... and asked us to kidnap the person... take some indecent photos... and then... and then create an accident..."

A woman?! A phone call?! Taking indecent photos?! Causing an accident?!

Every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Huo Tingxiao's heart! It also hit Su Wanqing's heart behind him!

It was indeed a long-planned plot! The goal was clear! And the means were so vicious!

Huo Tingxiao's face instantly darkened to the point of dripping water! The rage and murderous intent in his eyes almost became tangible!

"Who is that woman?!" He increased the force of his feet and his voice was as cold as ten thousand years of ice.

"No, I don't know... She didn't tell me who she was... The money was transferred from an overseas account..." The kidnapper leader was in so much pain that he almost fainted. "... She only mentioned... She said... She said that after the operation, Miss Lin would not treat us unfairly..."

Ms. Lin?!

These three words, like a thunderbolt, instantly struck Huo Tingxiao and Su Wanqing!

It was indeed her! Lin Weiwei!

Although the kidnapper did not directly say the full name, this name, as well as the vicious means and purpose, have almost identified the mastermind behind the incident!

Huo Tingxiao's chest heaved violently, his raging rage threatening to consume him! He abruptly retracted his foot and gave a cold order to the special forces member beside him: "Pry their mouths open! I want every detail! Then, take them all away! Treat them as the most critical!"

"yes!"

Huo Tingxiao stopped looking at the kidnappers, who looked like dead dogs. He turned around and walked back to Su Wanqing. Looking at her pale face and her still frightened eyes, his heart clenched.

He took off his coat, carefully put it on her, wrapped her tightly, then bent down and picked her up sideways!

"Ah..." Su Wanqing cried out subconsciously and instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck.

"Let's go home." Huo Tingxiao looked down at her, his voice still a little hoarse, but with unquestionable determination and a very faint, gentle feeling of surviving a disaster.

He held her in his arms and walked out of the filthy and dangerous ruins step by step. Special forces quickly cleaned up the scene and guarded both sides.

Outside, police lights flashed, and more vehicles and personnel arrived.

Huo Tingxiao held Su Wanqing in his arms and walked straight to his SUV. He carefully placed her in the passenger seat, fastened her seat belt, then walked around to the driver's seat and started the car.

The car drove smoothly away from the area.

There was silence in the car.

Su Wanqing wrapped herself in his coat, which still clung to his warmth and the reassuring scent of smoke and cold. She stole a glance at the man beside her, his face cold and focused on driving, his lips pursed and his jaw set in a resolute line, and a chorus of emotions welled up within her.

Fear, dread, grievance, and... an indescribable sense of dependence and throbbing after escaping death.

Today, he came like a god and rescued her from the abyss of despair.

It was he who shot without hesitation, isolating her from danger.

It was he who soothed her fear with a tenderness he had never shown before.

Although the crisis was caused by him (Lin Weiwei's jealousy), it was also him who saved her from the dire situation.

Huo Tingxiao seemed to notice her gaze and turned his head to look at her. His eyes were still deep, but much softer. "Are you still scared?"

Su Wanqing shook her head lightly, her voice still a little hoarse: "...I'm not afraid anymore."

Huo Tingxiao was silent for a moment, then he stretched out his hand and very naturally and gently held her still cold hand on her leg.

His palms were warm and rough, with thin calluses, but they had a strange, reassuring power.

Su Wanqing's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't break free.

The two of them walked in silence all the way, but for the first time, they had a subtle feeling of surviving a disaster and being in tune with each other.

Thunder to the rescue, wrath of the God of War.

This time, he is no longer just that cold iceberg.

But he was a guardian angel who fought for her and was angry for her.

Although the crisis has been temporarily resolved, the real culprit behind the scenes has surfaced.

A new and more intense storm will officially begin after returning home.