This Assassin Is a Son-in-Law

On Chinese New Year's Eve, the authority on the Dark Web, 'Black Butterfly', released explosive news: the leader of the 'Wolf Organization', 'Wolf King', failed a mission in a small African country, sustained severe injuries, and unwilling to be captured, detonated explosives, dying without a burial. Wolf King was revered as the King of Assassins, his martial prowess S-rank. The news swept through the Dark Web like a tornado and later spread to major media worldwide. For a time, the Wolf Organization and its leader became a top trending topic across countries. One year later, a dark-skinned, tall, short-haired man with tough facial lines, about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, walked out of Wuling City Railway Station. The man carried a faded yellow backpack, wore faded canvas clothes and cloth shoes, appearing no different from an ordinary migrant worker. His name was Jiang Hao, an ordinary name, but his identity was shocking: he was the Wolf King who had shaken the entire Dark World three years ago. He had not died. It was his brother, Red Wolf, who had sacrificed his life to detonate the explosives and perish with the enemy. Jiang Hao escaped with serious injuries, returned to Huaxia, and lived reclusively in the mountains. During his severe injuries, while his meridians were repairing and reorganizing, he broke through established foundations, completely opening all his veins and touching the legendary martial arts realm of Hua Jing. Hua Jing, according to legend, allowed one to generate True Qi and cross the void. He touched the barrier of Hua Jing but could not break through completely. This time, he came to Wuling City not only to fulfill his father's wish but also to purify his heart and understand the essence of Hua Jing through secular life. His strength had increased several times compared to the past, but he had put away all former glory, dormant in the mortal world. Since he always wore a mask, he was not worried about being recognized.

After leaving the station, Jiang Hao took a taxi to No. 33, Hui Shan Tian Yu Park, the most luxurious villa park in the area. The taxi driver, seeing Jiang Hao's simple attire, looked at him strangely and assumed he was trying to climb the social ladder, muttering that if Jiang Hao could enter the Feng family's gate, he would run naked around Hongshan Mountain. Jiang Hao heard this but said nothing. At the villa gate, a nanny answered. Jiang Hao presented a black-and-white photo of his father and Feng Wanming, along with a special Military Medal, explaining that his father had told him to come. The nanny, recognizing the medal's significance, went to report. Inside, the Feng family was gathered for the weekend, joyful about the upcoming engagement of the eldest daughter, Feng Yiyun, to Wan Zhiming, a perfect match from a powerful family. Feng Wanming was satisfied with the match. When the nanny brought the photo and medal, Feng Wanming was deeply shocked and hurried to the gate. He greeted Jiang Hao warmly, his eyes red. Jiang Hao explained that his father had passed away when he was less than ten, from an old chest wound relapse sustained while saving Feng Wanming, and his mother had abandoned him two years later. Feng Wanming was struck with grief and self-blame. Jiang Hao did not elaborate on his later life: after becoming an orphan, he was adopted by his master, trained, and eventually entered the Assassin Organization 'Wolf', became the new generation Wolf King after the previous Wolf King retired injured.

Jiang Hao entered the villa. The family, including Old Master Feng, Feng Yiyun, Feng Haoming, and Feng Zitong, were disappointed by his rural appearance. They assumed he was coming to mooch off the family and claim the arranged marriage. Feng Yiyun, beautiful and accomplished, felt miserable at the thought of being forced to marry him. Feng Wanming introduced his family. Feng Zitong questioned Jiang Hao about his intentions. Feng Haoming accused him of hypocrisy, saying he only came to marry Feng Yiyun and climb the social ladder because her engagement was imminent. Jiang Hao, realizing the last wish his father mentioned might be the marriage, asked Feng Wanming to confirm. Then he seriously stated that he wished to cancel the marriage, because he was living a dangerous life in the martial world and marriage would only harm others and himself. His proposal shocked everyone. Feng Yiyun showed joy. However, Feng Haoming and Feng Zitong did not believe him and accused him of pretending. Feng Haoming angrily demanded he leave immediately. Feng Wanming was furious and tried to strike his son, but Old Master Feng stopped him. Jiang Hao's eyes flashed with cold light, but he suppressed his killing intent out of respect for Feng Wanming. He walked up to Feng Haoming and coldly declared that he had not come to climb the social ladder—he had come to fulfill his father's dying wish, which had turned out to be the engagement. Since the family did not welcome him, he made it clear that he was not interested in the marriage. The situation remained tense as the story captured the ongoing conflict between Jiang Hao's hidden past as a legendary assassin and his attempt to live a simple mortal life while being confronted by the very earthly concerns of the Feng family. His true purpose and strength remained unknown to them, setting the stage for future developments.