The God of War Returns to the Temple: A Hidden Blade in the City

Gu Xingzhou was once the God of War of the Western Frontier. But caught in a power struggle and disillusioned with his beliefs, he was forced to lay down his armor and become a live-in son-in-law to the Su family in Jiangcheng. The family’s fortunes are tangled up with dark forces, and the wealthy families are constantly scheming against one another. Gu Xingzhou may seem lowly, but his true strength remains concealed. As Su Jiyue, Xiao Qicheng, and the others grow and face upheavals, family feuds, power struggles, and bloody old vendettas become intertwined. Gu Xingzhou moves carefully at every turn, determined to protect those closest to him while seeking his own way forward amid the city’s upheavals and a vast conspiracy. His choices will decide the fate of himself, his loved ones, his family, and even the entire city.