Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1334 - 1384: Worm of Affection

"Uncle Bunong, what exactly is going on?" Li Yifei stared at Bunong, his face involuntarily showing a tense expression.

Bunong looked at Li Yifei, his face brimming with an amused smile, and said, "According to the traditions in our village, Na Yi is now your wife."

Li Yifei’s face twitched slightly, and he said, "Uncle Bunong, is there some kind of misunderstanding here?"

Bunong’s smile froze on his face as he asked, "You don’t like Na Yi?"

"That’s not it. Na Yi is a good girl; I can feel that. But I’m already a married man—how could I marry Na Yi again?"

"You’re married?" Bunong immediately frowned. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ

Li Yifei nodded and said, "That’s right, I’m married."

Bunong’s expression grew even darker. He turned towards Na Yi and started speaking in Miao language. Li Yifei couldn’t understand a single word, and could only stand by anxiously. However, from their expressions, Li Yifei sensed that this matter was proving to be quite troublesome.

Especially Na Yi—after hearing a couple of sentences from Bunong, her eyes widened, her face grew sorrowful, and she began to sob softly. Bunong, on the other hand, was not particularly angry but looked profoundly annoyed, seemingly blaming Na Yi repeatedly.

After saying a few more things, Na Yi suddenly stood up, ran into the inner room, and slammed the door shut with a loud bang.

Li Yifei’s mouth twitched as he awkwardly looked at Bunong and said, "Uncle Bunong..."

Bunong didn’t respond but stood up and paced around the room before abruptly stopping and glaring at Li Yifei. "Li Yifei, you no longer have any choice in this matter. You must divorce your wife and be with Na Yi."

"That’s impossible!" Li Yifei immediately replied resolutely.

"This isn’t about whether it’s possible or not—it’s something that must be done."

"Why? Are you forcing me?" Li Yifei frowned.

"I’m not forcing you. Do you know what Na Yi just did to you?"

"What did she do?" Li Yifei’s heart skipped a beat, already suspecting something, and he began to feel a deep unease.

"Na Yi has placed her Life-bound Worm into your body. You two are now completely inseparable."

"This... what does this mean?" As strong as Li Yifei’s mental fortitude was, he couldn’t help but feel a chill down his spine, stumbling over his words. Worm techniques were frighteningly mysterious, tinged with an undeniable air of malevolence.

Bunong sat down and slowly spoke, "I won’t hide it anymore. The people in our village are descendants of the ancient Miao’s Worm Clan. Our lineage has researched Worm techniques for generations. Do you understand anything about worms?"

Li Yifei’s mouth twitched again, and he said, "I’ve heard about it, but only bits and pieces."

"Indeed, there are many tales about worms. But let me tell you, our Worm techniques are immensely powerful. That’s why we stay here in the village, living secluded lives to avoid the temptation of the outside world and prevent the misuse of Worm techniques for harm."

Li Yifei nodded and said, "So, what kind of Worm did Na Yi place in me?"

Bunong sighed heavily and said, "If it had been any other type of Worm, it would’ve been an easier situation. But Na Yi placed her Life-bound Worm in you. In our traditions, everyone has their own Life-bound Worm, a mystical bond that is virtually unbreakable. However, the specific effects of the Worm vary from person to person."

Li Yifei took a deep breath and asked, "Uncle Bunong, what effect does Na Yi’s Worm have on me?"

Bunong shook his head and sighed again, "Na Yi’s Life-bound Worm is the Whole-hearted Worm."

The name puzzled Li Yifei, who asked, "Whole-hearted Worm? What does that mean?"

"Simply put, Na Yi can only use this Worm on the person she loves most—her husband. From this point onward, her husband can only love her. Any hint of divided affection toward another woman will trigger a Worm Backlash."

Li Yifei’s eyes almost popped out in shock. To others, this Worm might not seem too severe, but to him, it was catastrophic. He would rather endure a more perilous Worm than this one. How could he face his family now?

"Is there a way to resolve this?" Li Yifei asked cautiously.

Bunong shook his head and said, "The Life-bound Worm is the most mysterious Worm technique we possess. Unlike other techniques, even the Worm holder themselves do not know how to undo it. This Worm binds you and Na Yi in life and death—if either of you dies, the other will follow immediately."

Li Yifei’s heart sank. He had, admittedly, harbored the thought of ending Na Yi’s life earlier—not out of cruelty, but because jeopardizing the happiness of his entire family for one person was a burden he couldn’t bear. However, Bunong’s explanation made it clear that such a path was not feasible.

Oddly, this brought him a momentary sense of relief. Though Li Yifei had killed many people before, doing so in this context would have weighed heavily on his conscience.

"Alas, Na Yi had never seen outsiders before. You are a remarkable man, and Na Yi fell for you at first sight. Miao girls are bold when they love someone, which led to this situation. You could blame her for not asking whether you were married before acting impulsively."

"Uncle Bunong, is there really no way to resolve this?" Li Yifei asked with a bitter smile.

Bunong shook his head again and said, "No, the only choice you have now is to divorce your wife and be with Na Yi."

"What if I don’t divorce my wife and... cough, cough... still promise to be with Na Yi? My feelings for my wife are strong—I can’t abandon her."

Bunong shook his head and said, "Impossible. The Whole-hearted Worm, as its name suggests, demands your undivided affection. You might not suffer backlash for fleeting thoughts about another woman, but any intimate contact would result in Worm Backlash—this includes your wife. If you can no longer be close to her, how can she still be considered your wife? Even if your feelings for her remain strong, she’d have to watch you grow close to Na Yi while being unable to touch you herself. Do you think your relationship could endure under such circumstances?"

Li Yifei was rendered speechless. Though Bunong hadn’t been too explicit, the implication was clear: he could no longer engage in physical intimacy with anyone apart from Na Yi. Although sex isn’t the entirety of love, a relationship without it loses half its meaning. How long could a sexless marriage truly last?

Bunong sighed deeply and said, "I know this is incredibly difficult for you. But what’s done is done, and there’s no turning back. I hope you can accept reality and treat Na Yi well. She didn’t deliberately mean to harm you; she truly loves you. And now, there’s no other choice left for you."

Li Yifei took a deep breath and asked, "Uncle Bunong, there must be some clue or thread—anything we could pursue for a solution?"

Bunong shook his head and said, "Absolutely not. Among the Worm techniques of Miaojiang, the Life-bound Worm is unique in its absolute finality. Every other Worm is resolvable—this one is not."

Li Yifei felt his body grow weak. If there really was no solution to this, he couldn’t begin to imagine what life would be like going forward. Even if his family accepted this and stayed with him, he couldn’t bear the thought of condemning them to such a life—it would almost be like forcing them into widowhood. The thought was unbearable.

However, the idea of abandoning them and giving them their freedom to seek happiness elsewhere was like a dagger to his heart. He acknowledged his selfishness—these women were his, and he couldn’t let them go.

Li Yifei felt deeply regretful. Having come to Miaojiang and knowing the villagers practiced Worm techniques, he should have been more cautious. Especially when Na Yi had been dressed in ceremonial attire and offered him that peculiar glass of water—he should’ve realized something was amiss. And yet, he failed to consider the possibility.

Li Yifei felt like the biggest fool alive, blaming himself for his negligence that had led to this calamity.

He sat there, dazed, unaware of when Bunong had left the room. The sound of bells echoed, and Na Yi emerged—but even then, Li Yifei remained oblivious and unmoving.

Na Yi slowly sat in front of him, tears streaming down as she looked at the pain etched on his face. Gently taking his hand, she choked out, "I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry... Li Yifei, I’m so sorry..."

The repeated apologies sounded awkward from Na Yi, suggesting she’d only just learned the words from her father.

Li Yifei finally lifted his head, gazing at Na Yi. A violent rage suddenly surged within him—a killing intent so overpowering that it emanated from his very soul.

Such was its intensity that even someone as skilled as Sophia would have been overwhelmed, rendered helpless on the ground, trembling with fear.

Li Yifei’s eyes burned red as he stared fixedly at Na Yi. With his abilities, he could kill her effortlessly with just a single finger.

Na Yi seemed to sense his murderous intent. Her face turned desolate with sorrow as she deeply gazed at Li Yifei. Slowly, she closed her eyes, resigned to her fate, prepared to die willingly.

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