Super Soldier in the City

Chapter 1881 - 1944: Living for Others

The Li Yifei who possesses True Qi now feels entirely different from the one before. At this moment, he is like an unsheathed sword, the sharpest sword in the world, capable of cutting through iron like mud, able to sever anything in its path. Clearly, he is still the same person, but the sensation he gives off is truly different. After being dazed for a few seconds, Su Lio snapped back to his senses, instinctively turning away, trying to avoid Li Yifei."Good afternoon," Li Yifei greeted proactively.

Su Lio nodded, saying, "I have some matters to attend to, so I’ll be on my way first."

Li Yifei didn’t stop him. He headed to Su Tianhai’s room and found Su Jingguo there as well. Both of them lit up with joy upon seeing Li Yifei enter. Su Tianhai smiled and asked, "All better now?"

"All better, thank you... yes, great-grandfather," Li Yifei stepped forward to pay his respects. Hearing this, Su Tianhai laughed heartily, pointing his finger at Li Yifei and said, "That’s good then, I was worried about whether this medicine could help you. Come closer, let me see your cultivation level."

Li Yifei stepped forward a few more steps, and under the expectant gazes of Su Tianhai and Su Jingguo, he released his aura.

In that instant, everyone in the Su Family was taken aback, as they suddenly felt a chilling sensation emanating from Elder Su Tianhai’s room, as if a cold wind had blown through. Many couldn’t help but get goosebumps, and some even trembled slightly.

They were unsure of what was happening, and thought perhaps something happened to the elder, so they wanted to check things out. However, it was Ma Han who stopped them, saying, "It’s Yifei’s aura, not the elder’s."

"Indeed, it seems Yifei is all healed!" Wang Chao nodded and said.

Both of them showed expressions of envy. As adopted sons of Su Tianhai, they had been practicing martial arts and cultivational techniques since childhood, but with limited natural talent, spending a lifetime wouldn’t likely bring them to the level of an Innate Expert. Hence, seeing Li Yifei, so young, having reached a cultivation level comparable to their adoptive father, they couldn’t help but feel envious in their hearts, even though they didn’t say it out loud.

However, the path of cultivation has never been fair. Su Tianhai and Murong Yuanqing, among others, reached the ranks of the Five Greatest Experts of Huaxia not through effort alone, but also through great opportunities and talents, enduring life-and-death struggles, and encountering various fortuitous events that made their present achievement possible.

Thus, Li Yifei is indeed a miracle, so young yet having cultivated for only a few years, already reaching the ranks of Innate Experts, truly astonishing.

Of course, although they are all Innate Experts, possessing Innate Vital Energy, there are absolute differences between masters. For instance, the two women of the Li family, Jiang Ningxiang and Xu Shanshan, also possessing Innate Vital Energy, can be called experts, but speaking of their practical combat abilities, namely actual strength, they fall short. Not to mention competing against Murong Yuanqing and others, even against Satan, they couldn’t possibly win, as one Satan alone could defeat a group of such Pseudo Masters.

And Li Yifei, he is indeed a truly strong individual. His years in the military played a vital role in his later development, being able to become a military king with an ordinary body is already exceedingly rare, and through various fortuitous encounters, he reached where he is today.

They also knew about Li Yifei’s experiences, so they could only feel envious because these experiences couldn’t be replicated.

The aura release lasted only a few seconds before Li Yifei withdrew it, seeing the slightly shocked expressions of the two old men, he grinned.

Su Tianhai was the first to react. He laughed loudly and said, "Not bad, not bad, indeed the aura of an Innate Expert, now I’m reassured."

Reassured about what? About Su Lio’s illness? Or about Li Yifei himself? Perhaps both. At this moment, Su Tianhai indeed felt truly reassured.

Su Jingguo nodded in satisfaction. Regarding this grandson-in-law, the family was initially strongly against his marriage with Su Mengxin, but Su Jingguo directly approved. Now, it seems it wasn’t a wrong choice, he truly is a talent that can be developed.

Li Yifei felt a slight sense of pride as well. This could be considered youthful success, although having gone through many events in between, overall, things went rather smoothly. The key is that he still has countless years ahead, and his current cultivation level is not stagnant, he is still moving forward with his cultivation.

Beyond the Innate Master level lies an unspeakable realm, known perhaps to cultivators over centuries, but unattained by anyone. However, Su Tianhai shared some life experiences and cultivation insights with Li Yifei.

In this regard, Su Jingguo couldn’t contribute much. In fact, he couldn’t understand much either, so he politely stepped out, leaving only Su Tianhai and Li Yifei in the room. Suddenly, Su Tianhai furrowed his brows, looking at Li Yifei and said, "Although your internal injuries are healed, you must be mindful of your mindset. I’m worried you’re advancing too quickly, affecting your mental stability."

Hearing this, Li Yifei immediately nodded, saying, "Great-grandfather, I’m also worried about this. In fact, I’ve encountered such situations several times over the past few years..."

Li Yifei recounted a few instances of unusual experiences, especially what happened in the Vietnamese formation and his daze incident on the street a few days ago. Given the rare opportunity to consult someone knowledgeable, he sought advice since he also felt something was amiss.

Hearing this, Su Tianhai indeed appeared solemn. After Li Yifei finished speaking, he didn’t respond immediately but contemplated for a long time, then recited a passage to Li Yifei. The passage seemed like scriptures but not, Taoist teachings but not, yet not difficult to comprehend. Li Yifei listened intently, savoring each word, and then shared his understanding with Su Tianhai.

"Very well, I was initially worried you might go astray, but it seems this concern can be lessened. However, your mindset does have an issue," Su Tianhai said.

Li Yifei quickly asked, "Is it really not serious?"

"Compared to your cultivation level, it’s not serious, but you must always be cautious in the future. Don’t let your emotions fluctuate excessively, or issues will arise. You mentioned spacing out on the street, witnessing the life and death of ants, dragonflies, and bees, and suddenly feeling like humans are as insignificant as ants, destined to die no matter how they live. You even had thoughts of ending your life—this is extremely dangerous. Just like me back in those years, I had such notions every day, thinking I might as well die. If I had died then, there wouldn’t be the years that followed. Fortunately, you had a fortuitous encounter; that little butterfly saved you at that moment. Without its appearance, you might have stayed in that emotional state for a long time."

"For people like us, cultivation is inherently about defying fate. Living only to five or six decades, or even less, but through cultivation, absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, taking in Spirit Qi for personal use, we extend our lifespan by one fold, or even more. Consequently, doubts inevitably arise regarding why we live..."

Hearing this, Li Yifei nodded solemnly, a thoughtful expression in his eyes. Suddenly, he looked up at Su Tianhai and asked, "Then... why live?"

Su Tianhai smiled slightly, shaking his head, and also looked at Li Yifei, saying, "That question, don’t ask me, you must ask yourself!"

"Ask myself..." Li Yifei repeated softly. Knowing Su Tianhai had gone through a similar period, Li Yifei also recalled stories from that time, beginning to ponder his own reasons.

Seeing Li Yifei deep in thought, Su Tianhai spoke softly, "Back then, I lived to kill more enemies, to save more compatriots. Later, I lived for my children, and even later, for Su Lio. Of course, I was also constantly doing things for this country. These were the things I spent my life protecting, my purpose for living."

"Then what about me? For my wives, for my children, for... those who need me," Li Yifei spoke softly. Even someone like Su Tianhai lived for others, yet Li Yifei shook his head and said, "Then why not live for myself?"

"Silly child, can such things be clearly distinguished? If you wanted to savor a delicious fish soup and when tasting it thought of your wives, who happen to love it as well, what would you do?"

"I... I would let them have the fish," Li Yifei replied.

Su Tianhai shook his head and said, "You should catch more fish. Only with enough fish can you make more fish soup and satisfy your wives. Otherwise, with only one serving of fish soup, how could they be truly full!"

With this insight, Li Yifei widened his eyes in contemplation. This was a question of living for others or for oneself. Li Yifei had just been caught up in this, but Su Tianhai’s few words made him realize that in life, many things are not just black and white; the middle path is the true way. Just like Su Tianhai, after the death of the heroine, he was lost for a long time, only knowing how to kill enemies, perhaps to fulfill the heroine’s wishes, maybe just to vent. Yet, with a family and loved ones, Su Tianhai had to live. Later, with the birth of Su Lio and her Sky Yin Absolute Vein, he had to live longer, otherwise, there would be no one to care for Su Lio, leading to her quick demise as well.

It’s this belief that kept him going to this day, leading to him using his injured body to suppress Su Lio’s cold Qi once a week...

So, I need to be strong enough, strong enough that if my wives want to eat fish, there are plenty of fish; if they wish to go somewhere, they can go right away; if they are happy, then I am happy, and my happiness will bring them joy...

Is it really so important for whom one lives? Li Yifei murmured, realizing this is not only his confusion.