The Jiang family members felt as if they had seen God the moment they laid eyes on Lu Ming.
Previously, they had hated Lu Ming to the bone, wishing he would be driven away, even spitting at him. But now, seeing Lu Ming was like seeing a benefactor.
Jiang Yang was the first to shout, "Brother-in-law, my dear brother-in-law! Brother, I've missed you so much."
Everyone was speechless.
They had seen shameless people before, but never one so utterly shameless.
Jiang Yang had been the most vocal in mocking Lu Ming, but now, facing danger, he completely changed his tune, discarding all past grievances and happily calling Lu Ming "brother-in-law."
Cao Chunhui sighed.
She never imagined that her rescuer would not be from the Jiang family or the police, but the incompetent graveyard keeper whom she had despised with all her might.
The most awkward person of all was Jiang Mengxin.
Among everyone present, she had wronged Lu Ming the most.
First, she unilaterally broke off their engagement, then she embraced another man, and she didn't even see him off on his last journey.
It could be said that Jiang Mengxin had embodied the four words "heartless and unrighteous" to the fullest.
Seeing Lu Ming return as a hero now, Jiang Mengxin felt immensely ashamed.
She didn't even have the courage to look Lu Ming in the eye.
At this moment.
Cheng Hai frowned slightly, immediately drew his pistol, grabbed Jiang Mengxin by the hair, and pressed the muzzle against her temple.
He roared at Lu Ming, "Hey, hey, hey, are you serious? The Jiang family kicked you out like a dog, and you still have the nerve to come back? Lu Ming, I truly admire you. You have such a broad mind!"
Lu Ming looked at Cheng Hai expressionlessly.
If he could be easily swayed by a few words, he wouldn't be the Dragon Warlord.
Seeing that he couldn't provoke Lu Ming, Cheng Hai said, "Alright, alright, if you want to be a hero, be one. Judging by the situation today, our plan has completely failed. Lu Ming, I'm not asking for much. Just let me leave, and I'll guarantee Jiang Mengxin's safety. How about it?"
He was holding Jiang Mengxin hostage, blackmailing Lu Ming for his own escape.
But!
Lu Ming calmly took out a pistol, aimed it at Cheng Hai thirty meters away, and said with composure, "Mengxin will not be harmed, and you will not leave."
Cheng Hai chuckled, "Hey, you're over thirty meters away from me. Can you hit me? Don't let your hand slip and shoot Jiang Mengxin. Besides, do you think your gun will reach me before my gun kills Jiang Mengxin?"
As soon as he finished speaking.
A 'bang' echoed.
The bullet whizzed past Jiang Mengxin's cheek, hitting Cheng Hai's wrist!
"Ah~~"
Cheng Hai screamed in pain, and the gun dropped from his hand.
He never imagined that Lu Ming would fire without hesitation, and with such astonishing accuracy, hitting his wrist precisely.
And without harming Jiang Mengxin in the slightest.
Too strong.
This marksmanship was breathtaking.
Without giving Cheng Hai a chance to retaliate, Lu Ming fired three more shots, hitting Cheng Hai's left hand and both legs. In total, four shots disabled Cheng Hai's hands and legs, not a single bullet wasted.
Cheng Hai collapsed on the ground, howling in agony. He had completely lost his ability to fight and had become a pathetic figure, at the mercy of others.
Lu Ming walked through the crowd and approached Jiang Mengxin.
There were no rebukes or taunts.
The first thing he said to Jiang Mengxin upon his return was, "Are you injured?"
In an instant, Jiang Mengxin's tears flowed uncontrollably.
Thinking of Cheng Hai's past atrocities and contrasting them with Lu Ming's gentleness and kindness, Jiang Mengxin felt utterly ashamed, unworthy of facing Lu Ming.
"I'm sorry."
"I'm sorry!"
Jiang Mengxin fell to her knees before Lu Ming with a thud.
Lu Ming smiled faintly, said nothing, but gently helped Jiang Mengxin up and handed her the gun.
He pointed at Cheng Hai and said, "Now, Cheng Hai's life is in your hands."
Turning back.
Lu Ming waved his hand, signaling his men to release all the suspended Jiang family members.
Especially Old Madam Cao.
The elderly woman, having been hung for so long, was barely clinging to life.
The situation was under control.
Jiang Zhiheng, the scarred man, stomped his feet in anger. He pointed at Lu Ming and roared, "Why, why did you come back? The Jiang family treated you like a dog, insulted you, and drove you out, yet you still came back to save them? Lu Ming, are you a saint? Don't you feel any anger at all?"
Anger? Of course, he felt anger.
However, compared to his anger, Lu Ming valued his promise to his mentor more.
"I'm sorry, but I had to do this," Lu Ming said.
Jiang Zhiheng roared, "Lu Ming, stop being a do-gooder! Do you know who you're saving? The Jiang family is a decadent, corrupt clan. They deserved to die!"
As he spoke, tears welled up in Jiang Zhiheng's eyes.
He was so close to avenging himself.
But unexpectedly, Lu Ming slowly walked up to Jiang Zhiheng and said, "I understand everything you've said. I've also investigated your past. Jiang Zhiheng, you are a pitiable person, and I can understand your hatred for the Jiang family. In fact, I have a similar past to yours."
In a way, Lu Ming and Jiang Zhiheng were very similar.
Both of them had experienced drastic family upheavals in their childhood and had survived alone.
For many years, Lu Ming, just like Jiang Zhiheng, had been secretly searching for the culprits who destroyed his family. Therefore, emotionally, Lu Ming could understand Jiang Zhiheng and even supported him.
However, Lu Ming had to repay Jiang Dingbian's kindness and vow to protect the Jiang family.
He sighed and said, "Jiang Zhiheng, you are determined to eliminate the Jiang family, and I must protect them. It's a contradiction. Therefore, I have a suggestion: let my life be the atonement for the Jiang family. Jiang Zhiheng, use the gun in your hand to shoot me, and that will be your revenge for the Jiang family from that year!"
Everyone present was shocked by his words.
The Jiang family members couldn't believe that Lu Ming would go to such lengths for their family.
Using his own life to repay their debt?
Was he a saint?
Jiang Zhiheng was also stunned. He couldn't fathom that a person's character could be so noble!
But all the soldiers vehemently disagreed.
They glared at Jiang Zhiheng, ready to shoot him the moment he made a move.
Yet, precisely because of this.
Lu Ming commanded, "Everyone, listen carefully. No matter what Jiang Zhiheng does to me, you are not allowed to interfere! Even if he kills me today, you must let him leave, and you are forbidden to trouble him in the future!"
The soldiers gritted their teeth upon hearing this.
Finally.
Lu Ming looked at Jiang Zhiheng and said calmly, "Now, you can have your revenge."