Return to the City: The Strongest King
Chapter 430 - 431: The Hero Who Kills

Chapter 430: Chapter 431: The Hero Who Kills

After hanging up the phone, all Song Xiaoru’s eyes were filled with concern.

Song Xiaodong could only say, "You don’t need to worry. Due to the urgency, I was a bit harsh, and someone may have gotten hurt. But after all, this involves a kidnapping, which is a major case, so I have to help with the investigation."

Song Xiaoru had just heaved a sigh of relief when Miao Qingqing, squinting her eyes, said, "Just like that? If President Xiao can handle it himself, why do you need to go?"

Song Xiaodong rolled her eyes and could only say, "Alright, I admit, I was a bit more forceful; someone might’ve died."

"Ah! Xiaodong, did you kill someone?" Song Xiaoru suddenly turned pale, her hands tightly grabbing Song Xiaodong’s hands.

Miao Qingqing also felt a chill in her heart. Even though she had seen her fair share of intense situations, murder seemed to be too severe for her.

Song Xiaodong grinned and said, "You don’t need to be so tense. It was completely in self-defense. Besides, I’ve helped the criminal police solve several cases before. I’m well-known there; they won’t make things difficult for me... Alright, alright, I admit, even if I really did kill someone, with my identity, no one can touch me."

The reasons stated previously clearly did not alleviate Song Xiaoru’s concerns, so Song Xiaodong had to reveal this most convincing statement.

"What? You killing someone isn’t illegal?" Miao Xuanxuan exclaimed with wide eyes.

"Yes! I have a special status. Under special circumstances, killing isn’t illegal, and this identity is generally hidden. I won’t reveal it, so the local police absolutely have no authority over me. However, under normal circumstances, I usually wouldn’t use it, just like the events of tonight."

"So what exactly is this identity?" Miao Xuanxuan curiously asked.

With a bitter smile, Song Xiaodong said, "That’s classified; I really can’t disclose it."

Hearing Song Xiaodong say this, the three of them didn’t press further. However, there was a sense of relief in their hearts. Miao Xuanxuan curiously asked, "Then Xiaodong, have you really killed people before? I mean besides tonight."

Being stared at by three beauties, Song Xiaodong really did not want to admit it, as killing was a bloody matter. But in the end, he nodded and said, "Yes, and not just a few. On the battlefield, it’s a matter of kill or be killed."

"On the battlefield, eh..." The reaction of the three women was exactly the same, their bodies relaxed, leaning back.

Song Xiaodong, with a darkened face, said, "What, did you think I was some kind of random murderer, a homicidal maniac?"

Miao Xuanxuan chuckled and said, "Yeah, yeah, then we would really be in danger, like some chainsaw maniac or something. Just thinking about it is scary. But if it’s on the battlefield, then killing is normal. In war, there’s never a case where no one dies."

Song Xiaoru also said, "Yeah, on the battlefield, that just means being a soldier, and a soldier’s main duty is to kill the enemy. That can’t really be counted as murder."

Miao Qingqing nodded repeatedly and said, "Normal murder is evil, but on the battlefield, killing is about protecting the home and the country, that’s what heroes do. It’s different."

Miao Xuanxuan said with a grin, "Indeed, still our own man, now risen to the status of a hero."

Miao Qingqing lifted her chin and said, "Of course, my man naturally needs to be a great hero."

Having reassured three people, Song Xiaodong recounted the day’s events, and the three of them also thought that, given the circumstances, even if Song Xiaodong had killed someone, it wouldn’t have been excessive, considering those people were all big bad guys.

The next morning, Song Xiaodong first checked on Xiao Yingying’s recovery, and after making sure everything was fine, he went directly to the criminal police team.

Xiao Haiqing was waiting for him at the entrance, along with Chen Jun. The two had already spoken on the phone that morning. Xiao Haiqing had intended to probe how to handle the situation, but Song Xiaodong’s thought was to tell the truth, as there was nothing to hide. This made things easier for Xiao Haiqing, who then agreed.

After normally recording his statement, technically, since Song Xiaodong had indeed killed someone, even if it was self-defense, he should have been detained until his case was officially categorized. However, given Xiao Haiqing’s network and the fact that Song Xiaodong had certain connections within the criminal police team, he was released immediately.

"Hey, you really did a number there, even took down Jin Long," Qiao Yutong pulled Song Xiaodong into her office as soon as he left the interrogation room.

With a mischievous smile, Song Xiaodong said, "Taking him down was just ridding the people of a scourge, right? I bet even your team members are pleased?"

Qiao Yutong glared at Song Xiaodong and said, "Can you not start being all smiley and jovial as soon as you see me? This is the criminal police team, how do you think this makes me look to others?"

"There’s no one else here right now." Song Xiaodong winked at Qiao Yutong and moved closer to her.

"Hey, keep your distance," Qiao Yutong crossed her arms defensively, "This jerk, always taking advantage of me every time we meet, feels like he’s already touched every part of me; it’s infuriating to even think about."

"Ha, look at you scared. What, could I possibly ravish you right here?" Song Xiaodong grinned naughtily and sat down on Qiao Yutong’s chair, pulling out a cigarette to light.

"Jerk, no smoking in here," Qiao Yutong glared at Song Xiaodong but didn’t really stop him, saying, "Do you know that Jin Long had long been targeted by our team? There are so many cases related to him, but due to various reasons, we haven’t been able to arrest him. Now that you’ve taken him out, you’ve saved our team a lot of trouble; truly a service to the people. Just for that, I won’t hold your past actions against you."

His eyes gleaming, Song Xiaodong said, "That’s great, so if you have any other difficult cases in the future, hand them over to me, and I’ll solve them for you."

"Really?" Qiao Yutong’s eyes brightened as well.

"Of course, it’s true." Song Xiaodong replied very decisively.

However, Qiao Yutong looked him up and down, saying, "Why do I feel like this is some kind of plot?"

Song Xiaodong chuckled softly, then crooked his finger, beckoning Qiao Yutong to lean her face closer. Only then did he whisper mysteriously, "This way I can openly flirt with you in the future."

"Go to hell!" Qiao Yutong immediately swung a furious punch at Song Xiaodong’s chest.

Song Xiaodong quickly grabbed her hand, and pulling her toward him, she involuntarily ended up sitting on his lap.

"Ah, you jerk, let go of me." Qiao Yutong struggled angrily.

But Song Xiaodong just kissed her lips, and as Qiao Yutong raised her hands to strike his head, they landed softly instead. Then she wrapped her arms around his head, passionately responding.