"How is it? You’re not hurt, are you? You’ve worried your mom sick!" Xiao Nianqing choked up as she spoke.

"Hehe!" Xiao Tian patted his chest. "Don’t worry, your son’s body is strong!"

"You rascal! Still remember to come home, huh? You had to worry everyone at home sick!" Xiao Tian’s second aunt, Zhong Kexue, gave him a light punch and directly pulled him into a chair.

The same goes for Xu Ying, who looked at Xiao Tian with a face full of dissatisfaction, "If you don’t drink ten or eight cups tonight, I’m not letting it go!"

Despite the words, there was a lot of affection in their tone. They were all thrilled that Xiao Tian had escaped danger this time.

Xiao Tian sat at the table, looking at the already somewhat old Zhong Aiguo, his heart softened, "Dad, I made you worry."

Clack.

Zhong Aiguo’s arm trembled slightly, causing the peanuts on his chopsticks to fall into the wine cup. The red of the soy sauce spread in the cup.

The relationship between Xiao Tian and his father had always been strange; both of them had stubborn personalities. They hardly talked, and if not for their silence, others wouldn’t even know they were father and son. But deep down, they were always concerned about each other.

Something like what Xiao Tian just did had never happened before.

In this "game" between father and son, Xiao Tian finally chose to give in. This trip to Japan made Xiao Tian clear about many things, and he grew a lot.

"...Good... hehe... good, it’s good that you’re back." Zhong Aiguo was too excited and relieved to speak clearly.

It was then that the family noticed Lin Bingxuan standing in front of Xiao Tian. Xiao Nianqing had always been extremely strict about her son’s choice of wife.

How outstanding was her son? The daughter-in-law couldn’t be lacking! But seeing Lin Bingxuan, dignified, beautiful, quiet, and elegant, looking at Xiao Tian with eyes full of love, Xiao Nianqing was momentarily speechless.

"Oh my, is this Xiao Tian’s girlfriend? What a stunning beauty!" Zhong Keyue exclaimed upon seeing her.

"Lin Bingxuan, right? She’s famous as a strong woman in Shanghai City, known as the Financial Queen. She’s a dream girl for many." Xu Ying was surprised to see Lin Bingxuan and then smiled. To Xu Ying, who was also in Shanghai City, Lin Bingxuan was not too unfamiliar.

"Come over here, sit with your aunt." Zhong Keyue motioned with a smile on the other side of the table. Since Zhong Keyue had visited Lin Bingxuan in Shanghai before, they were somewhat acquainted.

"Mm..." Lin Bingxuan blushed and nodded, then quickly sat next to Zhong Keyue.

Afterward, the family began to drink and chat merrily.

Of course, the main topic was centered around Xiao Tian’s recent escapades in Japan.

One of Xiao Tian’s uncles said with pride, "Xiao Tian, you did something extraordinary this time. As soon as your deeds returned here, countless rich and powerful from our capital sent gifts that day, among which there were some precious items worth millions!"

Zhong Keyue boasted, "In the past two days, many district chiefs from other military regions have called, wanting to meet your big brother. The intention to collaborate is very obvious, and some officials are ones we didn’t even have time to ingratiate ourselves with before..."

"Many of the top-ranked wealthy in the capital want to sponsor our equipment research, and it’s even without charge. Isn’t this clearly to curry favor...."

"Now our capital is in an uproar, who doesn’t know about the Zhong Family? Who doesn’t know that the Hunter has returned??"

"Hehe." Zhong Aiguo, sitting at the head of the table, laughed and looked at Xiao Tian with admiration. "Indeed, Xiao Tian made a big splash this time, the Zhong Family has really garnered much attention. With this momentum, we’re practically on par with those century-old families in the capital...."

All these benefits came from one person ———— Xiao Tian!

Hearing all this about Xiao Tian, Lin Bingxuan was increasingly amazed. But her face also showed joy. As her man, the more excellent Xiao Tian was, the prouder she felt!

Hearing so many people praising him, Xiao Tian scratched his head in embarrassment. He silently chanted to himself, stay low-key, stay low-key!

"Actually, I forgot to mention one more thing." Xiao Tian said apologetically, drawing silence and attention at the dining table.

Under all the focused gazes, Xiao Tian directly took out a shining red medal from his pocket and placed it on the table.

"Hehe." Xiao Tian chuckled.

Bang!

Seeing that red medal, the whole place erupted in chaos.

Crash.

The wine cup in Zhong Aiguo’s hand slipped to the ground, shattering completely. His mouth opened, yet he couldn’t utter a word for quite some time.

He then began to tremble slightly with excitement.

Not only him, but all the Zhong Family members were dumbfounded, and this shock was soon covered by a wave of joy.

The golden emblem represented something everyone knew well.

Major General!

The Zhong Family had another Major General!

What does this signify? It means a family having two Major Generals at the same time. This honor is unique in Huaxia!

After a long time, Zhong Aiguo finally recovered, with a blank gaze, he muttered, "This time... it’s a big deal..."

----

Papers can’t wrap fire, that’s an ancient truth. After such a massive turmoil in Japan, the news quickly spread around the world.

And some rumors also reached the dark world through special channels worldwide.

The Shinto Shrine was destroyed, countless Japanese special agent troops were killed, a military helicopter shot down, yet against an army, one man survived.

All these tales sound like battles between nations, but that’s not the case. All this was by one man.

Hunter!

Hunter’s name was known throughout the world’s Dark World. He was a Military God from Huaxia, once traversing the globe, killing numerous troublesome mercenary leaders and drug cartels.

He terrified countless mercenary groups. But after the Liu Hanyan incident, Hunter vanished without a trace, with no news for years. His reappearance now is undeniably explosive news for the Dark Realm.

Now everyone knows this piece of news:

Hunter has returned, and he’s stronger than ever before!

Those who’ve suffered from Hunter’s tactics know this well. With this news, many mercenary leaders who had past enmities with Hunter are now scared, changing their names and identities, trembling in fear.

In a hidden location in Huaxia, where rocks cover the sky, and mountain roads twist.

It’s a notorious "Lawless Zone," claiming countless lives every year.

Various secret black market and human organ trades take place within.

Upon hearing the news of Hunter’s return, many black market traders and Dark Realm members in the Lawless Zone began to chatter.

"The Dark List is set to be released in June; I wonder what rank Hunter will achieve this time?"

The Dark List is the worldwide Dark Realm power ranking. Those on the list are all top figures in the Dark Realm, each exceptionally skilled, some even capable of challenging the military.

The Dark List is compiled by an unknown mysterious organization allegedly with the world’s most accurate source channels, published every two years in June. Ranking on the Dark List means a substantial increase in black job rates and fame.

"I’m curious too... Hunter last appeared on the Dark List several years ago, right? I wonder what position he’ll be ranked this time.... hehe." A hoarse voice came from beneath the black robe.