The Return (Volume 24)

云火连城Feb 2026

2.9

Word count: 189K words
Chapters: 92

Summary

He left home at sixteen and returned seven years later. No one knows what happened to him during those years; all they know is that he is now an ordinary wage earner. Yet the beautiful SWAT captain discovers secrets about him that others do not know.

Moving through a modern metropolis and crossing paths with all kinds of beautiful women, what kind of man is he really—and why does even the Luo family, masters of Phoenix City, bow their proud heads before him?

Editor's review

Volume 24 sits in the middle of the series, continuing to build the tension between the protagonist's hidden identity and his urban life after his return. This volume uses the beautiful SWAT captain's suspicions as a lead, examining the protagonist's seemingly ordinary working life through her professional gaze as captain, while the unusual attitude of Phoenix City's Luo family deepens the mystery of his background. Its value lies in scattering suspenseful clues across character encounters and the city's power relations, making for layered, probing reading. It suits readers already midway through the series who wish to continue, as well as those who enjoy observing the protagonist from supporting characters' perspectives. Readers are advised to watch how the SWAT investigation progresses and how the Luo family reacts; these two threads best show the volume's role in advancing the series.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who have read the earlier part of the series and are ready to continue with Volume 24
Readers who enjoy observing the protagonist through supporting characters such as the SWAT officer
Readers interested in urban identity mysteries and power relations
Readers who prefer slow-building setup and are willing to follow the series' pace

Not a good fit for

Readers who want to start with this volume as a standalone without knowing the series
Readers who prefer fast-paced single plotlines and dislike suspense spread across slow setup
Readers not interested in urban multi-character intersections and emotional threads

Reading tips

Before reading, review the points of contact between the SWAT officer and the protagonist in earlier volumes to connect with this volume's investigation thread.
Keep a separate record of changes in the Luo family's attitude and compare them with the protagonist's working-class identity to see the suspense layout clearly.
Pause briefly at each character encounter and consider what clues the SWAT officer might draw from it.
If it has been a while since you read the series, check the previous volume's ending before starting this one to reduce confusion over relationships.

版权信息
第1743章大干一场！
第1744章夜探四大妖孽
第1745章你们一起上？
第1746章神算，莫天机！
第1747章目标是寒烟
第1748章绑架了寒烟
第1749章寒烟的故事？
第1750章麻烦的女人
第1751章你最好别乱动
第1752章居然哭了？
第1753章天夜城的情报
第1754章你问我答？
第1755章穿过沙漠？
第1756章你走吧
第1757章这边，跟上！
第1758章力度还是太小
第1759章斗智斗勇
第1760章还没有动你
第1761章神无情找上门！
第1762章你就只会躲么？
第1763章下次见！
第1764章灵灵小姐有交代
第1765章又见林紫英
第1766章林紫英的劝阻
第1767章进入天夜城的资格？
第1768章灵灵到访
第1769章罗辰的追问
第1770章你想得美！
第1771章基因病毒再次爆发（上）
第1772章基因病毒再次爆发（下）
第1773章看你怎么死！
第1774章谁算计谁？
第1775章突然的安静
第1776章灵灵出事了
第1777章被下药了
第1778章没有解药？
第1779章你是不是嫌弃我？
第1780章你爸是我爸
第1781章这男人很棒
第1782章收服罗伊？
第1783章 1VS16
第1784章你是最坏的人
第1785章神经毒素？
第1786章来人是谁？
第1787章准备见老丈人！
第1788章调查筱雪
第1789章不能丢下我
第1790章被跟踪了？
第1791章再次对战神无情
第1792章吻就对了
第1783章混乱爆发
第1794章撤离龙城
第1795章是你！
第1796章灵灵被挟持
第1797章找死
第1798章火烧龙城
第1799章四大主城
第1800章去见岳丈？
第1801章灵灵的担心
第1802章翁婿见面
第1803章坐下来聊聊？
第1804章岳丈大人，你坐
第1805章今晚我住哪？
第1806章罗辰的疑心
第1807章昂贵的彩礼
第1808章蒋家小公主
第1809章罗家的珠宝？
第1810章拉拢张胖子
第1811章蒋依依
第1812章隔空对视
第1813章达成共识？
第1814章蒋依依的邀约
第1815章闺房看月光？
第1816章你爸在哪？
第1817章吃饱就跑
第1818章带着她离开这里
第1819章洛辉的杀妻之仇
第1820章老丈人的震惊
第1821章灵灵的哭泣
第1822章灵灵的决定
第1823章支持你追她
第1824章制造热兵器
第1825章你们都是垃圾
第1826章蒋家密谋
第1827章神秘的配件？
第1828章动员大会
第1829章蒋依依的着急
第1830章蒋依依的强烈直觉
第1831章蒋家谋划
第1833章高强度特训
第1834章硝烟起

FAQ

What role does Volume 24 play in the series?

According to the material, this volume continues the identity mystery following the protagonist's return, advancing suspense through the SWAT investigation and the Luo family's attitude; it is a setup volume in the middle of the series. It focuses more on character relationships and accumulating clues than on resolving things within a single volume, so it is best read in series order.

Why does the Luo family bow to the protagonist?

The material only notes that Phoenix City's Luo family bow their proud heads before him and does not explain why. This is part of the book's suspense, related to his experiences during the seven years away from home and his hidden identity; it must be revealed gradually as the series progresses, and this volume's description gives no answer.

Is this volume suited to reading in one sitting?

The suspense in this volume is spread across the SWAT investigation and urban encounters, and the pace leans toward setup. If time is limited, read it in sessions and pay attention to how clues connect; if you enjoy following character relationships continuously, you can also read it in one go, but reviewing earlier volumes beforehand is advised to avoid confusion over relationships.

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云火连城 Author

Yunhuo Liancheng is an author who writes mainly modern romance, and the name "Yunhuo Liancheng" is the byline commonly seen online. Personal details such as real name, nationality, and dates of birth and death have not been made public, and available public information is limited. The library currently holds 17 of the author's works, the most concentrated being the "Return" series, which includes volumes 1, 7, 9, 10, 17, 18, 19, and 20, among others; this shows that the series is the author's representative project, developed over time. Judging from its category, the writing focuses on modern romance, and the multi-volume serial format suggests that the author is skilled at developing character relationships and emotional threads and at continuing a story through a series. Apart from the number of works and their classification, no verifiable information is available about the author's life experience, creative ideas, or awards, so no speculation is made here; readers may turn to the "Return" series to understand the author's narrative approach and the general character of this romance writing.