Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1258 - 1308 Clues

Just as Jiang Ningxiang said, the next day, Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang directly confronted one of the two men. That man looked as terrified as a ghost, and when Li Yifei played a pre-recorded voice message on his phone stating his demands, the guy almost burst into tears.

However, as Li Yifei had predicted, the man didn’t dare refuse. If Li Yifei’s strength had been weaker, they might have already tried to eliminate him to prevent future troubles. But after witnessing Li Yifei’s overwhelming power yesterday, they knew that route was entirely blocked, leaving them with no choice but to submit.

Still, this matter was beyond what he could handle alone, so he went to seek help from the other man. Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang waited for him in his room, making Jiang Ningxiang slightly nervous.

"Don’t worry, nothing will happen," Li Yifei reassured her, holding Jiang Ningxiang’s hand.

Jiang Ningxiang stuck out her tongue playfully and said, "This is their lair, after all. There are so many of them; they could drown us with their spit alone."

"Haha, well, let’s see if they even have the guts to spit!"

Seeing Li Yifei’s relaxed demeanor, Jiang Ningxiang couldn’t help but unwind as well.

A while later, there were footsteps outside the room, making Jiang Ningxiang tense up again. Glancing at Li Yifei’s calm and collected appearance, admiration flickered across her face. Soon, the two men from the previous night entered, with no one else accompanying them.

Thanks to translation software, some communication was possible even without a translator. Li Yifei simply confirmed the timing for their visit to the target location, which didn’t require much dialogue. They quickly reached an agreement: that evening, the two would guide Li Yifei to the place where the scripture was hidden.

Once the arrangement was made, Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang left, taking a leisurely stroll around the area. Surprisingly, Li Yifei seemed to have momentarily forgotten about his son’s situation, enjoying the peace of the moment.

But within himself, Li Yifei knew the truth—that it was precisely because of his son’s predicament that he could no longer afford to be hesitant as he was in the past. In moments like these, decisive action and ruthlessness were necessary. He had to make sure people understood the dire consequences of crossing him.

That evening, Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang returned to the Secret Sect. Led by the two men, they arrived at the Sect’s scripture library.

As a religious sect, or temple, it was only natural for them to have a dedicated space for storing scriptures. Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang donned bright red robes, their faces covered, and were smoothly escorted into the library by the two men.

Inside the Secret Sect, the outer area’s scriptures were neatly arranged and clean, but deeper within, the bookshelves were covered in dust, appearing untouched for years. It was clear the sect had long lost its true essence, with hardly anyone genuinely studying Buddhism here. Everyone seemed to be exploiting the guise of religion to deceive common people.

This realization gave Li Yifei a bit of hope, so he instructed the two men to assist in searching.

The two men were eager to get rid of Li Yifei, the walking plague, so they worked diligently in the search. They meticulously examined any scriptures related to cultivation techniques, while traditional Buddhist texts were hastily glanced at and discarded.

The volume of scriptures was substantial, and after searching late into the night, they still hadn’t finished. It took them a full three days to comb through every scripture, yet there wasn’t any mention of training methods for women.

It seemed that either the sect had never obtained any texts detailing women’s cultivation methods, or they had discarded them as useless ages ago.

"Do you have any historical records about the Secret Sect?" Li Yifei asked, considering a new avenue of investigation.

The two men exchanged a glance, initially about to deny it, but eventually nodded. They realized Li Yifei was too shrewd; if they lied, he might simply interrogate someone else and expose their fabrication. freёweɓnovel.com

Fortunately, historical records weren’t rare within the Secret Sect. While considered somewhat confidential, the management of such documents wasn’t stringent, as outsiders rarely had access to the sect. The two men promptly retrieved a collection for Li Yifei to take, disposing of it as swiftly as possible.

Li Yifei thought this was satisfactory and left with the records, which totaled more than ten volumes.

Taking these records home, Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang were ready to dive into studying the Secret Sect’s history, hopeful for critical clues.

At home, several professional translators were already prepared. Li Yifei handed over the records for translation. Unlike cultivation techniques, these didn’t contain obscure terminology, making the process comparatively straightforward. After three days of intense work, the translation was complete. Li Yifei carefully read through every detail, even with others assisting him—he couldn’t rely on anyone else for such crucial matters, fearing potential oversights.

His diligence paid off, as Li Yifei finally uncovered an important lead.

Two hundred years ago, a story documented the Sect Leader encountering a female Huaxia expert and becoming deeply infatuated with her. He showered her with favor, but six months later, the woman disappeared, taking several scripture volumes with her. The Sect Leader personally tracked her to a location deep within Hua Mountain. There, the two engaged in an intense battle, where the Sect Leader was defeated and returned to die days later.

Although the specific scripture stolen wasn’t mentioned, the fact that the woman significantly boosted her power suggests she might have acquired cultivation methods tailored for women.

The most crucial detail was the marked location—deep within Hua Mountain—giving Li Yifei a clear target for his search.

Li Yifei immediately summoned Sophia to arrange for people to investigate Hua Mountain. The focus was on areas with a high number of male disappearances and rumors of seductive women.

Sophia understood that Li Yifei was searching for methods involving women extracting Yang energy from men to nourish Yin energy. Though she hadn’t encountered such practices before, she grasped the concept and quickly organized the operation.

This was something Li Yifei couldn’t personally search for; with so many subordinates at his disposal, he was determined to leverage their abilities fully. Once the target was located, he would take decisive action to acquire the desired methods.

Meanwhile, days in Nepal had yielded no news of his son. Whoever had taken him was exceptionally patient. Li Yifei reevaluated their intentions, concluding that his son wasn’t merely a bargaining chip for immediate demands but a crucial lever in a longer-term plan. This level of foresight and capacity pointed to several possibilities.

First, the Noah’s Ark Organization, despite currently cooperating with Li Yifei, wasn’t fully trustworthy. Kidnapping his son could be their way of securing his genuine collaboration. But their lack of contact over this period made the theory increasingly questionable.

Second, the prominent families in the Capital City. Li Yifei had received backing from the higher-ups, making him a potential threat to these families. They might act preemptively, though doing so carried enormous risks. If revealed, they’d face devastating consequences, with strict measures from those in power to forcefully suppress them.

Third, families from the province were contenders, particularly the Sunx Family. Although Sunx Fugui lacked the audacity, his mother, Ma Dongxiang, was the sort to lash out like a mad dog. Blaming Li Yifei for her son’s death, she might have targeted his son out of spite. However, the Sunx Family’s resources seemed insufficient for employing experts capable of breaching Li Yifei’s heavily guarded household.

Lastly, a broader possibility was international organizations targeting Li Yifei for Huaxia secrets, using his son as leverage.

Regardless of the perpetrator, Li Yifei was confident they wouldn’t harm his son, preserving him as a bargaining chip.

With this in mind, Li Yifei started probing potential culprits. First, he called Park Sung-ho. The call was promptly answered.

"Clan leader Li, we haven’t had much contact recently. But I’m aware of your son’s disappearance and have conducted extensive investigations. Unfortunately, my team found no leads—it seems the opposing party’s capabilities are exceptional, even leaving Noah’s Ark powerless."

Park Sung-ho wasted no time clearing his organization’s name. This honesty surprised Li Yifei, who somewhat believed him; denying involvement would serve no purpose for Noah’s Ark if they had abducted his son.

"Thank you, Brother Park, for extending a helping hand."

"No need for thanks. Our cooperation remains ongoing, and I hope nothing disrupts that. Once you’re emotionally prepared, we’ll resume exploring the ancient cave. We’ve devised new strategies, but they require collaboration with your Innate Experts."

"All right. Once you confirm the plans, my team is ready to assist. But as for managing other experts, that falls on you—I can’t handle them alone."

"Rest assured, we’ll ensure they’re occupied elsewhere."

Li Yifei avoided asking for specifics, wary of revealing his connection to Murong Yuanqing.

"So, it’s not Noah’s Ark," Jiang Ningxiang said, listening to Li Yifei’s call. She sighed in relief.

"If it had been them, it would’ve been easier to resolve, at least with a clear target. Now, things are even more uncertain." Li Yifei shook his head.

"Don’t worry, we’ll definitely find him!" Jiang Ningxiang said determinedly, punching the air with confidence.