Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1234 - 1285: Poking Through That Layer of Window Paper

Chapter 1234: Chapter 1285: Poking Through That Layer of Window Paper

Xu Shanshan’s face turned stern, and she said, "So you were just talking big."

Jiang Ningxiang immediately panicked and hastily said, "No, no! Master, I really wasn’t just talking big, I..." Biting her lip fiercely, Jiang Ningxiang then met Li Yifei’s gaze and said, "Brother Li, if that is really the case, then I am willing."

Li Yifei gently ruffled Jiang Ningxiang’s hair and said, "Silly girl, that was just a casual hypothesis, it’s absolutely not to be taken seriously. And even if it were the case, you still have your master, so it wouldn’t be your concern. You don’t need to trouble yourself with this."

But at this moment, Jiang Ningxiang said with determination, "Brother Li, I’m serious. Master’s martial arts skills are superior to mine, so she could coordinate with you to open that stone wall. If you were to work with me, it might lead to other problems, so I think it’s better for me to undergo Dual Cultivation with you."

Xu Shanshan immediately patted Jiang Ningxiang’s shoulder and said, "Ningxiang, this isn’t a waste of my teaching you nor of the kindness Brother Li has shown you. Rest assured, if you can truly undergo Dual Cultivation with your Brother Li, I guarantee you’ll be treated the same as the other sisters-in-law in this family."

"I... I understand." Jiang Ningxiang nodded, but her eyes revealed a somewhat vacant expression.

Li Yifei was about to speak when Xu Shanshan gave him a glare, which made Li Yifei swallow his words back.

"Ningxiang, I know that you have always regarded your Brother Li as a father figure, but the truth is after your own father passed away, you transferred that longing onto Brother Li. This doesn’t mean that you really see him as your father. Think about it, if you really saw him as your father, would you feel shy in front of him? Would you feel uneasy around him?"

"I..." Jiang Ningxiang opened her mouth but only managed to utter this one word.

"This is a transfer of affection. If you change your perspective and see Brother Li as your lover, as the man you’re fond of, then you’ll experience an entirely different kind of wonderful feeling," Xu Shanshan paused before continuing, "Ningxiang, you should know that Brother Li and I are very good to you, not disregarding the fact that you’re an Innate Vital Energy master. You are extremely important to our Li family and we don’t want you to leave us."

"I won’t leave," Jiang Ningxiang hurriedly emphasized.

"Silly girl, you haven’t met a man you truly like out there yet. When you do meet someone you genuinely like, you will follow him without hesitation, even if Brother Li and I tried to stop you. Don’t deny it; I am a prime example. If my parents or my sister found out about Brother Li and me, they’d be furious, even resorting to hitting and scolding me, but I’m determined to be with my brother-in-law, and no one can stop me. Can you say that I’m unfilial? Can you say that I’ve betrayed my own family? Now, since I’m with Brother Li, I need to prioritize our Li family’s interests over my parents’."

"I..." The words from Jiang Ningxiang were once again reduced to a single syllable, but her expression clearly showed she could not refute Xu Shanshan’s argument, and nor could Li Yifei.

"So, if I want you to truly be with the Li family forever, you would only be able to do that by becoming Brother Li’s woman. That way, your heart will always remain with the Li family, never to be separated. Otherwise, once a girl marries out, we can only treat you as our married-off daughter," Xu Shanshan said.

Before Jiang Ningxiang could reply, Xu Shanshan continued, "I’ve said everything that needs to be said, and now you can make your own choice. You know what kind of person your Brother Li is; he will never force you and will only respect your decision. Don’t rush to make a statement now; this is a decision that affects your whole life, and must not be made on a whim."

Li Yifei sighed. He needed to make a stance now, and since Xu Shanshan had spoken so openly, if he went against her, it would simply be too hypocritical. He said, "Ningxiang, don’t ever force yourself. Regardless of your decision, Brother Li supports you and will take care of you just as before. Even if you do get married, Brother Li will ensure you’re married off gloriously, just as I would for my own daughter."

Jiang Ningxiang nodded lightly and said, "Brother Li, Master, I understand. But... I’ve never really considered this matter before. I only knew that I should be good to Brother Li, should do anything for him, and should use my whole life to repay Brother Li. I’ve never dared to allow myself to like Brother Li, so... could you give me some time, please?"

Jiang Ningxiang spoke quite fluently this time, impressing Xu Shanshan who nodded in approval and said, "That’s right, for such a matter, you need to make your own decision, sort out your role in the Li family. But rest assured, Master will always be your Master, even if you don’t follow my advice, I won’t hold it against you."

"Mhm!" Jiang Ningxiang nodded firmly, then gave Li Yifei a shy smile and said, "Brother Li, from now on, I won’t see you as a father anymore."

Li Yifei gave an awkward smile and said, "Let nature take its course, and don’t force anything."

Certain things are better out in the open than hidden. Xu Shanshan had made everything clear this time, and though it may be awkward for Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang when facing each other, in the long run, it was for the best.

When they slept at night, the three of them still squished into one tent, bunched up together, but Xu Shanshan ceased her mischief. She believed in Li Yifei’s charm; sooner or later, Jiang Ningxiang would willingly become Li Yifei’s woman, so there was no need for her to worry anymore.

After the second Kunlun trip ended, Li Yifei brought Xu Shanshan and Jiang Ningxiang back home. On the way back, he was unable to contact Murong Yuanqing until they reached home, at which point Murong Yuanqing called back.

"Yifei, what did you need from me? These past days I was in seclusion with some old friends, so my phone was switched off," Murong Yuanqing said.

Hearing Murong Yuanqing mention the phone, Li Yifei felt a little odd but set the trivial matter aside and said, "Elder Murong, we have just returned from Kunlun."

"Oh? How so?" Murong Yuanqing’s voice carried an urgency, even someone of his caliber couldn’t remain calm when it came to matters of Kunlun.

Li Yifei said, "We still haven’t opened the stone wall, but we’ve almost found the method to do so." frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓

"Found the method? That’s really good. Are there any special requirements?"

"That’s what I wanted to consult you about. We discovered that indeed two Innate Experts with Innate Vital Energy are needed, but not just any two Innate Experts will do. It specifically requires one male and one female both with Innate Vital Energy."

"I see."

"But right now, I only have two women with Innate Vital Energy, and not a single man. Does Elder Murong know of such a person?"

"This, I really don’t know. It seems over the years, I only know of a few Innate Experts, and they have all been women. I’ve never heard of a man possessing Innate Vital Energy."

Li Yifei was immediately taken aback and said, "That can’t be possible, can it?"

"It’s quite strange indeed, but it’s the truth. I don’t know the reason why."

Li Yifei grimaced and said, "Then I have another idea. I’ve seen some legends about the Dual Cultivation Technique. If I were to cultivate with a woman who has Innate Vital Energy, I wonder if that could grant me Innate Vital Energy as well?"

"Hmm, that’s an interesting approach. It should be worth a try."

"Then Elder Murong, do you understand the Dual Cultivation Technique?" Li Yifei became excitedly animated.

"I’ve only heard of it but do not know it myself."

"So you’ve heard that such a technique really exists?"

"Hehe, indeed I’ve heard about it. Over fifty years ago, I encountered a heretic individual who was always harming women. This wasn’t out of lust but to strengthen his True Qi, which I suppose could be considered a form of Dual Cultivation."

"Ah, so it does exist!" Li Yifei was even more excited.

"But I feel that what he practiced wasn’t the true Dual Cultivation Technique. In my understanding, Dual Cultivation should involve both individuals cultivating together and progressing collectively, while his approach was entirely about absorbing yin to replenish yang, a selfish method that harms others to benefit oneself. So I killed him on the spot."

"Oh... What about the technique?"

"I never asked about the technique."

Li Yifei was suddenly drenched in a waterfall of sweat, forcing a smile, he said: "Elder Murong, you’re having a laugh at my expense."

Murong Yuanqing laughed heartily and said, "I’m not making fun of you; I’m simply telling you a fact. Although I killed that man, I knew where he came from before I did. He was from the Tibet Border; his method originated from Happy Zen practiced by the Secret Sect of the Tibet Border. If you can learn Happy Zen, it should be roughly equivalent to the Dual Cultivation Technique."

"The Tibet Border..." Li Yifei furrowed his brows and said, "Is that in the Tibet area of our Huaxia?"

"No, it’s not inside Huaxia, but it belongs to Nepal, where it has thrived. I don’t think there are many who truly know Happy Zen, only a few masters from the Tibet Border Zen Sect, but I don’t have any contact with them. If you want to pursue this matter, you will have to go there yourself."

Li Yifei promptly said, "Alright, alright, I couldn’t possibly trouble Elder Murong with this. I’ll go myself."

After hanging up the phone, Li Yifei was extremely excited. He too was eager for Innate Vital Energy, and if he could possess it himself, how could he not aspire and be thrilled!