Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1275 - 1325: Inoue Aoga’s Provocation

The door to a small living room was pushed open, and Li Yifei and Aoki Ryota saw a figure standing by the window. The man had his back to them, hands clasped behind him, his posture upright like a sword. His presence exuded an icy and commanding aura, enough to make others instinctively feel awe.

Of course, this awe was only felt by Aoki Ryota. Although the man’s aura was formidable, it posed no pressure whatsoever to Li Yifei. Li Yifei didn’t need any display of his own aura to counter it; his casual demeanor was enough to handle the situation.

Looking at the figure’s back, Li Yifei found it unfamiliar. Though he had encountered Inoue Aoga before and had clashed fiercely with him—nearly to the point of risking his life—seeing his back now didn’t stir any recognition.

"Mr. Inoue!" Aoki Ryota approached the man’s back respectfully, bowing as he addressed him by name. This confirmed Li Yifei’s guess and left him amused; he hadn’t expected to see Inoue Aoga here. Immediately, he deduced that Inoue Aoga was undoubtedly here for him.

Inoue Aoga turned around, his eyes bypassing Aoki Ryota to land directly on Li Yifei, his expression turning icily cold.

Li Yifei casually flicked out a cigarette, lit it, and looked at Inoue Aoga with a faint smile.

Aoki Ryota sensed an unusual tension between the two and grew uneasy, muttering, "Mr. Inoue, this is Mr. Li Yifei. He’s the chairman of Huaxia’s Li Group."

Inoue Aoga snorted coldly and said, "Golden Eagle, we meet again."

Li Yifei blew out a smoke ring and replied, "Frog in a well, we meet again too."

Inoue Aoga took a step forward, speaking in a sinister tone, "Golden Eagle, you dare set foot in Japan?"

Li Yifei remained unperturbed, calmly puffing on his cigarette. "Why wouldn’t I come? Firstly, I’m here for legitimate business negotiations, fully compliant with your country’s laws. Secondly, I’ve retired—I’m no longer Golden Eagle; I’m the chairman of Li Group now."

Hearing this, Inoue Aoga’s lips curled into a smug smile. Li Yifei’s explanation clearly suggested fear.

"Thirdly..." Li Yifei’s expression shifted into one of contempt as he added, "You think you can kill me?"

The smug smile vanished from Inoue Aoga’s face, replaced by a more menacing killing intent. He took another step forward and said sinisterly, "Golden Eagle, you truly overestimate yourself. This is Japan, not Huaxia. Killing you here is laughably easy."

Li Yifei replied indifferently, "You really are a frog in a well. First, you don’t dare kill me. Second, you lack the capability. Third, even if you could, the political fallout wouldn’t be something you could handle."

"Then let’s see if I dare or not!" Inoue Aoga growled, his killing intent surging wildly.

Aoki Ryota, though trembling with fear, realized that if Li Yifei were harmed on his turf, it would lead to enormous trouble later. Moreover, Li Yifei had saved his daughter before. No matter what, he couldn’t allow anything to happen to Li Yifei here. Bracing himself, he stepped between Li Yifei and Inoue Aoga, saying hastily, "Mr. Inoue, this won’t do! Absolutely not! Mr. Li Yifei is a guest invited by us, approved by the Ministry of Commerce. If anything happens to him, it will surely cause political unrest. The higher-ups would never want that to happen."

In Aoki Ryota’s mind, a super ninja like Inoue Aoga was practically invincible. Even though Li Yifei, as Golden Eagle, was hailed as the strongest among Special Forces soldiers, he was ultimately still just a soldier. Although the Yamaguchi Group might have been killed into disarray by Li Yifei, that was because they hadn’t encountered a master like Inoue Aoga. Otherwise, Li Yifei would have already been eliminated long ago.

Inoue Aoga paused, his killing intent receding gradually. He said slowly, "Golden Eagle, you’re fortunate. But our accounts aren’t settled. Someday, I’ll deal with you personally."

Li Yifei casually flicked the cigarette butt, which landed squarely in the ashtray on the coffee table. Turning to leave, he said with a smile, "I’ll be ready anytime."

"Mr. Inoue, what is this..." Aoki Ryota looked forlornly at Inoue Aoga as Li Yifei left.

Inoue Aoga sneered, "We strongly suspect that the recent thefts of critical items from our country were committed by Golden Eagle."

"Him? Are you saying he was also the one who kidnapped my daughter last time?"

"Exactly. That person killed many of our men using Flying Needles. In this world, the best user of needles is Golden Eagle."

"That seems unlikely. My daughter harbors deep hatred for the person who kidnapped her. Yet her relationship with Golden Eagle seems close. As her father, I know this well. If that individual were truly Golden Eagle, she certainly wouldn’t get along with him."

"However, according to the information we obtained from Huaxia, they’ve made advancements in certain technologies recently—technologies stolen from us. Even if Golden Eagle isn’t the culprit, it must be someone from Huaxia. We can’t let this matter slide. Now that Golden Eagle’s here, I’ll teach him a lesson." freeweɓnovel.cøm

"Mr. Inoue, but he’s here through legitimate channels. If something happens, it will cause too many problems. The higher-ups wouldn’t want that."

"Nonsense! This is the higher-ups’ intention. Aoki Ryota, let me warn you: if you want your group to develop smoothly, you’d better obey. Otherwise, there will be consequences for you."

Aoki Ryota’s expression darkened. "These are instructions from the top?"

In Japan, every Prime Minister candidate receives sponsorship from major corporations during their campaigns. The current Prime Minister had received substantial support from the Aoki Group. These corporations wield significant influence domestically, so the authorities wouldn’t dare act recklessly, lest future candidates lose corporate backing.

This gave Aoki Ryota his leverage. Even though Inoue Aoga was an unparalleled powerhouse, Aoki Ryota admired his might but couldn’t tolerate being spoken to in such a tone. As the head of a major financial group, he absolutely would not endure it.

Inoue Aoga snorted coldly, though his tone softened. "The higher-ups don’t actually want him dead. They just want to confirm whether he was behind the stolen data. That’s why I’ve been tasked with fighting him. If I win, it will boost the morale of the Self-Defense Forces."

Aoki Ryota nodded. "If that’s the plan, it’s not impossible. But he’s my guest at the moment. While I’m hosting him here, please refrain from taking any rash action."

Inoue Aoga frowned slightly. Despite his high status in Japan, Aoki Ryota’s position couldn’t be overlooked either. He couldn’t act recklessly toward him. "Fine, I’ll wait, then."

"Thank you, Mr. Inoue." Aoki Ryota’s tone softened as well.

Inoue Aoga strode toward the door, mimicking Li Yifei’s style as he walked into the distance. "You’d better not get too close to him. If it’s proven he’s the culprit, your Aoki Group won’t escape unscathed."

"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Inoue," Aoki Ryota said, watching Inoue Aoga walk away.

Returning to the banquet hall, Aoki Ryota approached Li Yifei. The two went to stand by the window, each holding a glass of red wine. They toasted lightly, each taking a sip. Aoki Ryota gazed intently at Li Yifei, asking, "Is what Inoue Aoga said true?"

Li Yifei smiled faintly and replied, "What do you think?"

A gleam flashed in Aoki Ryota’s eyes as he said, "It’s hard for me to make assumptions. If you really did it, our collaboration can’t continue. I love my country, and my priority is always national interests."

Li Yifei finished his glass in one gulp and said, "Mr. Aoki, this wasn’t my doing."

Li Yifei wouldn’t admit it under any circumstance. Just as Aoki Ryota had said, Li Yifei was patriotic too. Owning up to such accusations would bring no benefit. Even if the other side managed to gather incriminating evidence, Li Yifei still wouldn’t admit it.

With a gentle smile, Li Yifei added, "I’m just a businessman now. Everything I do is for my company, my family. I’m a husband, a father, no longer Golden Eagle. I won’t deny that someone else from my country might be involved, but it wasn’t me."

Aoki Ryota stared at Li Yifei, hoping to discern something from his eyes. But with the rigorous training Li Yifei had undergone, even expert interrogators wouldn’t be able to read him, let alone Aoki Ryota.

"Alright, I’ll take your word for it. But you need to be cautious of Inoue Aoga. If he truly acts against you, you’ll be in danger."

Li Yifei smiled faintly. "The last thing I did for our country was participate in the Special Forces Competition. I clashed with Inoue Aoga then—it ended in a draw. He couldn’t defeat me last time, and he won’t this time either."

Aoki Ryota stared at Li Yifei in shock. "Yifei, is that true?"

Li Yifei’s smile widened. "Of course it’s true. I wouldn’t disgrace my country. If that frog really wants another fight, I won’t hold back."

Aoki Ryota’s face twitched slightly. He could hardly fathom someone capable of tying with the super ninja Inoue Aoga. Yet the man before him, Li Yifei, was clearly formidable.