All Chapters of War God Returns: Lein Ashford : Chapter 1
- Chapter 10
10 chapters
Chapter 001
In the hallway of Corholt General Hospital, a sixteen-year-old girl knelt before a middle-aged doctor in a white coat. Tears streamed down her face, her voice trembling with desperation."Doctor Wilson, I'm begging you... please save my mother," Lily Ashford pleaded, her voice hoarse. Her hands clutched the hem of the doctor's coat. "I promise I'll pay all the medical expenses. I'll work hard, even if it takes years. Please, don't let my mother die..."Doctor Wilson stared at her with cold eyes, then roughly pulled his coat from Lily's grip."Enough!" he snapped. "It's pointless spending any amount of money—your mother won't survive. Even surgery would be useless!"Lily staggered back, her face pale."But—""I'm the best cardiac specialist in this hospital," Doctor Wilson cut her off with an arrogant tone. "Just from one examination, I already know her condition. End-stage dilated cardiomyopathy. Her left ventricle is swollen to twice its normal size, ejection fraction below 20 percen
Chapter 002
Inside the room, Lein stared at the now-stable heart monitor. But his eyes narrowed—this wasn't enough yet.A normal heartbeat didn't mean his mother was fully healed. A chronic disease like this was rooted in toxins and dirty blood that had accumulated for years, eating away at organs from within.If it wasn't cleaned out now, his mother would only last a few months before relapsing again."Forgive me, Mom," Lein whispered softly. "This will hurt a little."His hands moved quickly. He took three additional acupuncture needles, then inserted them with high precision at three different points—Quchi at the elbow crease, Xuehai on the inner thigh, and Weizhong behind the knee.These three points were the main detoxification gateways in the body.Lein took a deep breath, then rotated the needles with a special pattern—three clockwise turns, then two counterclockwise. His movements were smooth yet full of control.Then, something terrifying happened.From the tip of the needle at the Quchi
Chapter 003
Meanwhile, at the Anthony Mansion—a luxurious Victorian-style mansion that once belonged to the Ashford family—the atmosphere was full of festivities.Crystal chandeliers sparkled on the ceiling of the spacious ballroom. Classical music flowed softly from an orchestra in the corner of the room. Dozens of formally dressed guests gathered, holding champagne glasses, laughing and chatting in low voices that sounded elegant.Tonight was Richard Anthony's 52nd birthday celebration.And not just any celebration—this was a party attended by the elite of Corholt City. Businessmen, politicians, high officials, and various influential figures.In the middle of the crowd, Richard Anthony stood in an expensive black suit, a satisfied smile plastered on his face. Beside him, Victoria wore an elegant red dress, looking like the queen of the night. Her arm was linked with a handsome man in his thirties—her boyfriend.The man was Charles Whitmore, heir to a wealthy family that owned a property busine
Chapter 004
Victoria fell silent for a moment. Her face couldn't hide her shock.It couldn't be.That voice. That face.Was he... Lein?!Richard also fell silent, his eyes narrowing. Then, his face turned dark, but not from fear. Rather from annoyance.He thought the ghost from the past was already buried. Turns out he was still alive."Lein Ashford?" Richard said in a cold tone, then smiled cynically. "I thought you were already dead on the battlefield."He looked Lein up and down with a contemptuous gaze. "Turns out you're still alive... and came here like a beggar? Five years have passed, and all you brought back is that worn bag?"Richard laughed coldly. "Truly pathetic."The guests around him began whispering softly. Their voices were clearly heard in the silent ballroom."Lein Ashford?!" an elderly businessman murmured in disbelief. "The son of the late Thomas Ashford?!""My God... that's really him," whispered a middle-aged woman. "The Ashford family used to be one of the most honorable fa
Chapter 005
Lein stepped out of the Anthony Mansion with calm steps. The large door behind him closed, separating him from the laughter and mockery still faintly heard from inside the ballroom.He stopped for a moment in the front yard, staring at the magnificent mansion that was once his home—the Ashford family home."They're laughing," Lein thought to himself, his face remaining cold. "Good. Let them feel everything is safe, everything is still fine."A thin smile carved on his lips—a smile that didn't reach his eyes."I could destroy them right now. But that's too easy. Too fast."He remembered his mother's pale face, and Lily trembling as she hugged him.For five years they lived like slaves."I'll let them laugh with satisfaction. And when they feel on top of the world... I'll destroy them. Slowly, painfully, until they kneel at Mom and Lily's feet, crying and begging for mercy."Lein walked out of the gate, then hailed a passing taxi."Corholt General Hospital," he said briefly.The taxi dr
Chapter 006
She brought Lein and Lily to her desk, then opened a tablet and showed them the premium property catalog."This is our list of best properties," Emma said while swiping the screen. "There are several options—penthouses, mansions, and villas."Lein looked at the list quickly, his eyes immediately fixed on one item.Avalon Hill Villa.Location: Avalon Hills—the most exclusive area in Corholt City.Land area: 5,000 square meters.Building: 3 floors, 12 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, infinity pool, private garden, city & mountain views.Price: 100,000,000 dollars.Lein pointed at the screen without hesitation. "This one. I'll take this one."Emma fell silent. Her eyes widened.Lily standing beside him was immediately stunned. Her mouth opened, but no sound came out.One hundred million... dollars?!Emma swallowed. Her hands trembled slightly. "S-Sir... this is our most expensive property. Are you sure?"Lein didn't answer with words.He just pulled something from his pocket—a pitch-black card wit
Chapter 007
Lein and Lily left the Stellar Properties building, then hailed a passing taxi."Avalon Hill," Lein told the driver.The taxi driver nodded, then started driving.Lily sat beside Lein with hands still trembling. Her eyes stared out the window, but her mind was far away.A villa worth one hundred million dollars.Bought in cash.Without hesitation.Everything felt like a dream.Several minutes passed in silence. Only the sound of the taxi engine was heard softly.Finally, Lily gathered the courage to ask."Brother..." she whispered softly, her voice almost inaudible. "Where... where did you get that much money?"Lein looked at her for a moment, then smiled thinly."Five years is a long time, Lily," he answered in a calm tone. "A lot has happened."Lily frowned. "But... one hundred million dollars, Brother. That's... that's a very large amount."Her voice trembled slightly. "Even Ashford Corp back then never had that much money at one time."Lein looked out the window, his gaze calm but
Chapter 008
Meanwhile, at the Anthony Mansion.Richard's birthday party had ended. The guests had left one by one, leaving the ballroom still full of empty champagne glasses and plates of leftover food.The servants were busy cleaning the room quickly and neatly.In Richard's private study—a spacious room with tall bookshelves, a large teak desk, and large windows facing the garden—all core members of the Anthony family gathered.Edmund Anthony sat in a luxurious armchair at the end of the room, like an old king watching over his subjects. His face was calm, but his eyes were sharp—looking at everyone with full calculation.Richard stood beside his desk, still wearing the black suit from the party. He held a glass of whiskey, occasionally sipping it casually.Victoria sat on the sofa with graceful posture, her red dress still perfect. Beside her, Charles Whitmore sat with his arm possessively around her shoulder.Margaret Anthony sat in a chair near the fireplace, holding a cup of tea elegantly.
Chapter 009
Lein stood in the middle of a magnificent ballroom filled with laughter and music. But that festive atmosphere turned into a nightmare in an instant.His father—Thomas Ashford—lay on the cold marble floor. His face was pale, his eyes wide with shock, his hands clutching his chest tightly. Around him, the bodies of loyal Ashford family servants and guards lay lifeless, blood pooling on the floor.Richard Anthony stood above it all, laughing loudly with terrifying satisfaction.Victoria looked at Lein with a gaze full of disgust—a gaze that destroyed his soul deeper than any sword.Lein wanted to move. Wanted to scream. Wanted to save his father.But his body couldn't move.He could only stand there, watching his father slowly die before him, while the Anthony family's laughter thundered throughout the room."FATHER!" Lein screamed desperately.But it was too late.Thomas Ashford's eyes slowly lost their light, his hand fell limply to the floor.And Lein's world... shattered.GASP!Lein
Chapter 010
Lein arrived at Corholt General Hospital with quick steps.He went straight to the elevator, pressing the button for the fifth floor without stopping. His face was calm, but his eyes were filled with hope—hope to see his mother in better condition.The elevator door opened.Lein stepped out, then walked quickly toward the VIP Presidential Suite.As soon as he reached the door, he stopped for a moment, took a deep breath, then knocked softly."Come in," a gentle voice was heard from inside—a voice he had longed for for five years.Lein opened the door slowly.And there, on the comfortable hospital bed, sat a middle-aged woman with long silver hair tied neatly. Her face was pale but much better than last night. Her eyes—eyes that once were full of warmth—now filled with tears as she saw Lein.Milady Ashford.His mother."Lein..." she whispered in a trembling voice.Lein stood in the doorway, silent.Five years.Five years he hadn't seen his mother's face. Five years he hadn't heard her