It’s the 350th year of Anping’s calendar.

Da Xia Prefecture, Southern Yuan City.

The Su Family.

The moment Su Yu entered the house, he smelled the aroma of food. He tossed his backpack aside, walked to the dining table, and casually picked up a piece of braised pork, throwing it into his mouth.

While chewing, Su Yu looked towards the kitchen and mumbled, “Dad, change the soup tomorrow. Eating meat every day is getting tiring.”

“You’re lucky to have anything to eat at all, stop being so picky!”

Su Long’s grumbling voice came from the kitchen, “You’re eighteen this year, when are you going to learn to take care of yourself? Your old man has been both father and mother taking care of you for so many years, I’m finally about to be free.”

Su Yu chewed on the braised pork, chuckling, “Dad, you’re so good at cooking, you’re almost a master chef! I would like to cook myself, but the thing is, I can’t eat what I make!”

“Ha!”

Su Long scoffed. All talk and no action, why don’t you even step into the kitchen?

Soon, Su Long, wearing an apron, came out carrying dishes.

Nearly six foot three, a strong and powerful build, wearing a mismatched little apron, he looked particularly comical.

Su Yu complained about this every time, and this time was no exception, shaking his head and saying, “Dad, can’t you get a bigger apron? It’s not like we’re short on apron money!”

“You don’t understand!”

Su Long was too lazy to argue, placed the dishes on the table, didn’t take off the apron, and sat down, saying, “Eat! Saving a little is still something, besides, this apron is new…”

“You’ve been saying that for three years!”

Su Yu rolled his eyes. It was fine if you said it was new three years ago, but you’re still saying the same thing after three years. His old man really dares to say it.

Su Long didn’t care, sat down and started eating, gobbling down the food with incredible speed.

Su Yu was used to this and didn’t pay attention to it, taking a seat for himself, eating while sighing, “Dad, is there another war on the front lines? I saw the recruitment vehicle downstairs when I got back, they’re recruiting in our neighborhood? I wonder which family…”

Su Long’s eating motion slightly paused, he quickly put down his chopsticks and bowl, and said seriously, “Protecting the country is everyone’s responsibility! From your tone, do you think being a soldier is bad?”

“No!”

Su Yu hurriedly denied it. His father was a veteran, he couldn’t say that, or his father’s bear paw wouldn’t be a joke.

Su Long snorted softly, then picked up his chopsticks and continued eating.

As he ate, Su Long’s tone changed slightly, becoming somewhat somber, “A’Yu, the front lines are turbulent, and the major war corps are issuing conscription orders again and again! Recruiting new soldiers to enlist, calling old soldiers back…”

Su Yu’s chopsticks, which were picking up food, slightly paused. He looked up at his father, no longer with his usual ease, frowning as he looked at his father, “Dad, this has nothing to do with us, right? You retired 18 years ago, and I just turned 18, and I’m going to take the college entrance exam. The conscription won’t reach our house…”

“18 years…”

Su Long exhaled lightly, yes, 18 years.

“Having retired for 18 years, the Demon Suppression Army’s recall order for old soldiers has been issued five times, including this one! After 50 years old, I won’t be in the recall range.”

“The first four times, because you were still young, Dad worried about you, worried about you not being able to take care of yourself, so Dad didn’t respond to the call.”

Su Yu’s expression changed slightly, “Dad, our family doesn’t have to go, this is allowed by policy!”

“Yes, policy allows it!”

Su Long grinned and looked up at his son, “That’s why I didn’t go. For 18 years, I didn’t answer the call four times! But today, my son is an adult! 18 years old!”

“Dad!”

Su Yu’s expression completely changed, “What are you trying to say?”

“You know what Dad wants to say.”

Su Long looked at his son, feeling somewhat gratified and happy, laughing, “18 years ago, although your dad was useless, he was still a squad leader in the Demon Suppression Army, managing 30 people.”

“At that time, your mother was about to give birth to you, and I asked for leave to come back, but who knew… your mother just left like that, when you just born. There were no elders in the family to take care of you, and I really couldn’t leave…”

“I had no choice but to retire!”

Su Long bared his teeth, smiling bitterly, “When I left the Demon Suppression Army, none of my brothers in the squad came to see me off! Not because they couldn’t wait for me to leave, but because they were afraid that I couldn’t help but run back again!”

“For 18 years, no one has contacted me, afraid that I would want to go back. I dreamed every night that they were yelling at me, telling me to go home and take care of the baby…”

“Out of 30 people, 9 died in battle in my first year away…”

“None of them retired and went back. Out of the remaining 21… do you know how many are left?”

“They’re still on the battlefield!”

Su Long’s eyes reddened, “I’m selfish, so I don’t dare to ask, and I don’t dare to inquire! I didn’t answer the previous 4 convocations, but this time… A’Yu, Dad thinks that even if he dies, he has to die on the battlefield, wrapped in horsehide, your old man… doesn’t want to die in the rear!”

Su Yu was silent.

He had known for a long time that his father always thought about the front lines, always thought about those old brothers. If his mother hadn’t died in childbirth, his father wouldn’t have retired from the Demon Suppression Army.

But he felt that after 18 years, his father should have forgotten, should have let it go.

Today, his father told him, no!

He couldn’t let it go!

“Dad…”

Su Yu’s expression was terrible, somewhat pale, “The front lines are turbulent, the number of soldiers who die in battle is increasing, there have been 5 old soldier convocations in 18 years, one every three or four years, you were a soldier, you know what that means…”

“I… I haven’t gotten married yet, haven’t gotten into college, haven’t given you a grandson yet…”

Su Long bared his teeth and smiled, “It’s okay, Dad will wait! Don’t you think Dad is going back to die? Your father is going to win the war!”

“Dad!”

“Boy, stop talking nonsense, eat!”

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Su Long interrupted his son, eating while mumbling, “After this meal, you’ll have to cook for yourself from now on! If there’s nothing to eat, go out and eat, there’s money in the card, you know the password.”

“They’re still waiting for me downstairs, can’t delay too long.”

“If you get into college, remember to write me a letter, I’ll be able to receive it when I have time.”

“You’re going to test into Great Xia Civilization Academy! You’re really making your dad proud. It’s practically a sure thing. Your teachers have already talked to me, as long as nothing goes wrong, you’ll definitely get in. The old Su family is finally producing some talent!”

“I don’t know how your brain is wired, you’re just too smart. I’m starting to wonder if you’re even my biological son… but thankfully, you look just like I did when I was young…”

Su Yu’s face was a little pale, but he still couldn’t help but retort, “Dad, are you sure you looked like me when you were young?”

“Of course! Don’t be ridiculous!”

Su Long raised his head, revealing his rugged face, and grinned, “Just ask the neighbors next door, don’t we look alike?”

Su Yu felt helpless, knowing that his father was changing the subject, so he returned to the original topic, “Dad, do you really have to go? Not that I look down on you, but you’ve been off the battlefield for 18 years, and you haven’t been cultivating. You’re only at Thousand Catties Stage ninth level. Will you even be useful there?”

“Looking down on who?”

Su Long said angrily, “What’s wrong with Thousand Catties Stage ninth level? The battlefield isn’t just about strength. If it was just about strength, then there wouldn’t be any battles! Anything is possible on the battlefield. Back in the day, I was only at Thousand Catties Stage seventh level, and I still killed a Ten Thousand Stone Realm powerhouse!”

Su Yu was troubled. He didn’t know if that was true, but his father had been saying it for many years, so there was a good chance it was.

The key was that he didn’t want his father to go to the front lines.

The front lines were unstable, with a large number of soldiers dying every year. The situation was becoming increasingly critical. His father was almost 50 years old, and now he was returning to the battlefield… Su Yu didn’t dare to think about it.

“Dad…”

“Shut up!”

Su Long interrupted him, got up to clear the dishes, and said seriously, “I’ve already registered. If I don’t go, I’m a deserter! It wouldn’t have been a problem if I hadn’t registered, but now that I have, you know the consequences if I don’t go! Being a deserter is also a death sentence!”

“Dad, couldn’t you have waited for me to come back and discuss it?”

Su Yu was annoyed!

He now knew that he couldn’t change anything. As his father said, it wouldn’t have mattered if he hadn’t registered. For these veterans, the conscription order wasn’t mandatory. These veterans who had survived their service had all earned merits on the battlefield.

But once they registered, it meant they were re-enlisting, which meant they were soldiers. If they didn’t go now, they would be deserters.

“Discuss what?”

Su Long didn’t think much of it, “Don’t worry, I won’t die. Even if I do die in battle, the compensation will be substantial. Just remember to claim it! It’ll be enough for you to get married and have kids. I’ve already thought it all out for you!”

With that, Su Long picked up his luggage, which he had packed earlier, took off his apron, and picked up his backpack, as if he were just going on a trip. He casually instructed, “Study hard for the exam. Supporting the human race from the rear is just as important. Get into Civilization Academy and make the old Su family proud!”

“Civilization Academy… I’ll brag about it when I get back. My son got into Civilization Academy, much better than those other guys!”

“It’s just a little unfortunate, your dad won’t be able to see the acceptance letter. Take a picture of it and send it to me with a letter, otherwise those guys will think I’m just bragging…”

“Dad!”

Su Yu quickly got up and chased after his father, a little panicked.

His father was really leaving!

For the past 18 years, he had grown accustomed to relying on his father for everything. Today, his father suddenly wanted to leave, and he wasn’t mentally prepared at all.

“You’re an adult, not a child, stop acting like one!”

Su Long grinned, “If you weren’t an adult, Dad wouldn’t leave! But now, I have to go back. 18 years ago, there were a few guys in my unit who were about your age, Su Yu, you know what? I had a dream, I dreamt about them… They were crying and shouting in my dream, saying it hurt so much, saying to kill all those beasts. Your dad’s a little regretful now, back then… I should have sent you to the military dependents’ home, so that someone could take care of you.”

Su Long’s eyes were red, “I was called up 5 times. For the first 4 times, I packed my bags, but every time I saw you, I became selfish. I couldn’t bear to leave! This is the 5th time, will there be a next time? If there’s a next time, when I’m 50 years old, the Demon Suppression Army won’t take me!”

“I’m leaving, the Heavens Battlefield… Your dad’s going back!”

“This time, your dad will kill a few Ten Thousand Stone Realm cultivators for you to see, I’ll make sure to leave evidence, so you can’t say anything!”

Su Long waved his hand and strode forward.

For the past 18 years, it was the first time Su Yu had seen his father so unrestrained and so mighty.

But this… wasn’t what he wanted to see.

“Dad…”

“I told you not to talk nonsense…”

Su Yu stood at the door, gritting his teeth, and suddenly shouted, “If you don’t come back, I’ll become a live-in son-in-law, I’ll marry into another family! I’ll change my surname and cut off the Su family’s lineage. If you don’t care, then I’ll do it!”

“I…”

Su Long stumbled, almost turning around to curse.

He suddenly didn’t want to leave, he wanted to go home and beat this kid to death!

This kid was really capable of doing it!

His Su family had finally produced some talent, if he married into another family, he wouldn’t be able to rest in peace!