Super Soldier in the City

Chapter 1855 - 1917: You Must Complete the Mission

The task assigned by the organization is a bit too much for him. I’m not sure if I can complete it, Li Yifei thought as he listened to the beeping sound on the phone, resting his cheek on his hand.Although he understood Elder Su’s identity, Li Yifei still didn’t feel happy because it was the first time he received a task that might be impossible to complete. As a soldier, the concept of ’not being able to complete’ didn’t exist in Li Yifei’s world. You could die, but you couldn’t be afraid. If you died and the task failed, it didn’t matter. Naturally, other soldiers would continue to complete it.

But this time...this task wasn’t about sacrifice—actually, it was about sacrifice—but involving a woman for no reason was something Li Yifei couldn’t do. Especially after these years of honing, what kind of woman could not do it without emotion? What’s the point of loveless love?

Love should be a blend of spirit and flesh; there needs to be emotions. Otherwise, it’s not called love; it’s just a piece of meat.

Besides, with that girl’s eccentric personality, she should be given to a young man with ideals like Li Xiang.

Li Yifei sighed, recalling Elder Murong Yuanqing’s long-held cough finally bursting out before he hung up the phone. He felt a bit melancholy. Such a strong-willed old man would not propose such an absurd and immoral task unless there was a real reason.

Emotionally, it could be understood, but rationally, it still needed thoughtful consideration. Li Yifei ultimately decided not to think about it for now and to solve some personal issues in the bathroom first.

However, after sitting on the toilet for a few minutes, Li Yifei thought of calling Murong Yuanqing to ask what’s wrong with the old man; how did things turn out like this? Not only was he injured, but his personality had completely changed, asking him to force himself on another hegemon’s granddaughter. Even if he saved her, it wouldn’t be right.

As one of the Five Hegemons of China, Li Yifei indeed wanted to meet them. People like Master Void and Elder Yao Lingfu, though highly skilled and respectable, were not among the hegemon.

Speaking of which, Li Yifei had already met two of the five hegemon. What about the other three? Aren’t they supposed to be hidden from the world? How are they still walking among us?

As for Su Lio...Li Yifei hadn’t really looked her in the eye, even though she was beautiful. During this period, Li Yifei was honestly focusing on self-cultivation, no longer lingering or fantasizing upon seeing pretty girls as he previously did.

"A bit melancholy indeed." Li Yifei touched his chin, finding a stubble growing. He finished in the bathroom and then fetched a razor to shave.

Just as he was preparing to go downstairs, his phone rang. Seeing it was Murong Yuanqing’s call, Li Yifei quickly answered. He heard Murong Yuanqing say, "Are you going soon?"

"Yes, lunch!"

"Ah, then..." Murong Yuanqing hesitated, seemingly pondering, while Li Yifei didn’t rush him, waiting for Murong Yuanqing to speak. After a delay of over a minute, the old man finally said, "Help me ask what caused him to turn out like this. Back then, the old man could eat a whole pig without issue and fight for seven days and nights without dying. How did he become so wretched at such a young age?"

Why not mention eating a whole pig at once, Li Yifei thought amusingly. The old man talked tough, but he was genuinely worried about Elder Su, so Li Yifei replied, "No problem, I’ll help you find out."

"Hmm, then there’s nothing else. You go ahead!"

"It’s not time yet; it’s just past nine!"

"Oh." Murong Yuanqing appeared somewhat distracted, and Li Yifei straightforwardly said, "Elder, I’ve thought about it. The task you mentioned earlier—I still can’t complete it. How about...give me another task instead, even if it involves assassinating someone."

"Are you suggesting I have his granddaughter get pregnant and then abort? Suit yourself; after all, it’s your child then!" Murong Yuanqing said with a hint of indifference.

Li Yifei was taken aback, gasping before saying, "Is there no room for negotiation over this matter?"

"None!" Murong Yuanqing affirmed decisively, leaving Li Yifei feeling deflated, like a withered eggplant, then Murong Yuanqing said, "It’s not entirely non-negotiable; after all, it’s not that rigid. You can take it as my last wish. If you can’t accomplish it, then let it be."

"What kind of grudge warrants such measures?" Li Yifei couldn’t help but ask.

"Grudge? You’ve guessed correctly, deep-seated hatred!" Murong Yuanqing said through gritted teeth.

"May I ask what it’s about?" Hearing it’s not a joke, Li Yifei cautiously asked.

Murong Yuanqing sneered, saying, "Once you deal with his granddaughter, tell him about this, and he’ll know."

"Then he might kill me!" Li Yifei retorted.

"Your current Ji training level is comparable to his peak times; how could he kill you?"

"Forgot to tell you, Elder Murong, I’m currently severely injured and can’t feel True Qi, so I’m practically half a cripple." Li Yifei said weakly.

"What? You’re not healed yet?" Murong Yuanqing said in shock.

"Not healed, but I’m not in a hurry. Though not completely healed, the Worm issue has temporarily eased. By luck, during this downtime, I can implement a procreation plan. You know, the Li family, although recently founded, needs to increase population quickly."

"I neglected that. Listen up, boy; what I say next isn’t a joke!" Murong Yuanqing suddenly spoke with a heavier tone.

Li Yifei quickly stood solemnly and said, "Please speak."

"First, recover quickly, by any means necessary. Regarding the Worm issue, I’ll have Yao Lingfu sort it out soon. Don’t let this interfere with your recovery."

"Is it that serious?"

"Secondly, you need to recover as soon as possible, because something big might happen soon. Us old guys might not make it, and you’ll have to step up."

"Sounds even more serious!" Li Yifei felt a chill in his heart.

"Thirdly, the task I’ve given you must be completed, and it must be done well. Otherwise... hmm!" After saying that, Murong Yuanqing hung up the phone again and didn’t call back this time. Li Yifei scratched his head, spaced out for a moment, then tossed the phone aside and got ready to go downstairs. As for the task... although the old man was so certain, he didn’t give a deadline, so Li Yifei figured he could delay it.

The old man was acting very strange today, absolutely unusual, but since the other party didn’t say anything, it wasn’t appropriate for him to ask.

However, one thing was certain, Li Yifei needed to find a way to heal. If a master were to attack him now, Li Yifei would be in danger.

Having made up his mind, Li Yifei went downstairs where the three people were all fussing over the child. For the elderly couple, the presence of the child brought them the most joy.

Li Yifei joined in the fun for a while and then told Song Lianyao about the midday event. Song Lianyao said, "I won’t go, you go by yourself. A little sister is coming over soon, and she’s bringing her child too."

"Oh, well then I’ll go by myself," said Li Yifei.

Song Lianyao hummed twice, pointed her finger at Li Yifei’s chest, and said, "You can go, but don’t mess around."

"What do you mean?"

"You know exactly what I mean."

"What?"

"Su Lio!" Song Lianyao glared at him, jabbing Li Yifei’s chest a little harder, and said, "Hmph, I have to supervise you for the sisters in the family!"

"Hahaha." Li Yifei burst into laughter.

Checking the time was about right, Li Yifei headed out.

After parking and getting out, Li Yifei looked at the security guard sprinting towards him and thought to himself, thanks for your efforts. This was the third day in a row he had come to the Jingtai Hotel. But then he saw Elder Su and quickly walked over.

Not knowing the old man’s identity initially allowed Li Yifei to be more at ease, but after finding out he was the "North" among the Five Hegemons of China, Li Yifei felt genuine respect. The old man was one of Huaxia’s protectors, someone who had done countless things for the country and its people over the years, and was worthy of respect.

Li Yifei quickly walked over, extending his hand and cupping it respectfully in greeting, "How is your health, sir?"

Elder Su squinted at Li Yifei. As soon as Li Yifei showed his attitude, Elder Su knew that he had found out his identity. He nodded gently and said, "Let’s go, we can talk after we sit down."

Standing behind the old man were Wang Chao and Ma Han. They nodded at Li Yifei, with Ma Han’s usually stern face filled with smiles as he greeted Li Yifei in return.

Su Lio, standing by Elder Su’s side, raised an eyebrow, looking Li Yifei up and down, feeling that he didn’t really look like a master, especially not the kind her grandfather was.

They went upstairs to the top-floor private room, and Elder Su offered the main seat to Li Yifei, who insisted he couldn’t sit there. After some back and forth, Elder Su still sat at the main seat, with Li Yifei next to him and Su Lio on the other side. Two godsons sat accompanying them on both sides, along with a couple of others who were also from the Su family, and Elder Su gave a brief introduction.

"So you know who I am now?" Elder Su asked after they sat down.

Li Yifei nodded, smiling, "I know now, quite unexpectedly."

"Haha, do you think there’s much to it? Just an ordinary old man," Elder Su asked.

Li Yifei honestly nodded again and said, "That’s true. Stripped of their statuses, everyone is just an ordinary person."

Su Lio snorted, feeling Li Yifei was belittling her grandfather, she couldn’t help saying, "You’re the ordinary one. My grandpa is not ordinary."

Elder Su said, "Ali, don’t talk nonsense."

"It’s no trouble. Being ordinary is fine, and I’d rather live an ordinary life," Li Yifei said, glancing at Su Lio, who gave him a challenging glare. Li Yifei added, "But Ali is right, you’re not ordinary at all, sir."

Su Lio corrected, "Only my family can call me Ali. You can’t!"

"Li Xiang can call you that, but I can’t? Is he family, or, oh right, he’s your boyfriend!" Li Yifei retorted.

"You!" Su Lio pouted, saying, "I have nothing to do with him. He just insists on calling me that."

"Oh, then I won’t call you that, since my skin isn’t thick!" Li Yifei said.