Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1336 - 1386: Na Yi’s Grievance

"However, the fact that you can independently refine the Worm is truly remarkable. Such a thing hasn’t been encountered for countless years, only mentioned in some of our ancient legends where someone managed to refine the Worm."

Contrary to Li Yifei’s disappointment, Bunong was extremely delighted.

Li Yifei forced a bitter smile and said, "But it’s useless. I can’t refine Na Yi’s Life-bound Worm, and even if I could, I wouldn’t do it now. Doing so would be equivalent to killing Na Yi."

"Let’s try again. Earlier, I merely implanted the most basic Worm."

"You want to try again? What if I can’t refine it?" Li Yifei jumped in fright. He had genuinely developed a deep fear of Worm Poison, with the Life-bound Worm already leaving him mentally exhausted.

"Don’t worry, don’t worry. The Worm I place will definitely be one that I can remove. Rest assured." Bunong looked at Li Yifei as if he had found a rare treasure, his eyes gleaming brightly.

"Fine then, let’s give it a try." Li Yifei shook his head, but curiosity stirred within him regardless. If he truly could refine most Worms, he wouldn’t feel as much pressure facing practitioners of Worm Technique in the future.

Seeing her father about to implant a Worm into Li Yifei again, Na Yi was startled. She immediately jumped up and positioned herself protectively in front of Li Yifei, anxiously shouting at her father.

Bunong hurriedly explained with a gleeful smile, but Na Yi kept shaking her head, clearly distrusting Bunong’s explanation.

Li Yifei observed Na Yi’s protective stance and felt a warmth in his heart. Despite knowing each other for less than a day and sharing no real emotional bond, Na Yi was fully committed to him, something Li Yifei had no doubts about.

This left Bunong feeling a bit frustrated. He quickly said to Li Yifei, "You should explain to Na Yi that I’m not trying to harm you, only conducting an experiment."

Li Yifei let out a bitter laugh and gently tugged at Na Yi’s hand. This was, apart from abnormal circumstances, the first time Li Yifei had actually held Na Yi’s hand.

Na Yi instantly turned her head and anxiously tried to convey something to Li Yifei, but he couldn’t understand her at all. With gestures and fragmented words, Li Yifei spent a full five to six minutes convincing her that he was consenting to the attempt. Though she finally believed him, she still looked tense, seemingly prepared at any moment to intervene and remove the Worm.

Bunong then placed a second Worm into Li Yifei. As his True Qi activated, the Worm dissolved within his body without any resistance.

Na Yi nervously observed Li Yifei and, once reassured he was unharmed, her face lit up with amazement. Miao’s Worm Technique had always been considered extraordinarily mystic; most Worm techniques involved highly complicated processes to resolve, unlike Li Yifei, who handled them effortlessly.

Bunong proceeded to implant several more challenging Worms, each progressively more potent. While refining them became increasingly difficult, Li Yifei managed to dissolve them all without harm to his body.

Na Yi, initially tense, grew increasingly excited. Her gaze toward Li Yifei softened into a gentle affection, reluctant to look away from him even for a moment.

"Haha... this is incredible! To meet someone capable of such refinement of Worms within my lifetime is truly my good fortune!" Bunong finally ceased his experiments, overjoyed and dancing around exuberantly.

Na Yi, meanwhile, stared at Li Yifei with an unrelenting, adoring gaze, as if she longed to leap into his arms.

Li Yifei suddenly thought of a question and asked, "I don’t understand something. If I can refine the Worm Poison within myself, why couldn’t I detect the Worm Poison my wife was afflicted with?"

Bunong paused briefly before responding, "That, I’m unclear about. There could be a few possible reasons: first, you might not have checked carefully enough back then. Second, you may have delayed too long, missing the optimal time to act. Third, perhaps you can only refine Worms within your own body, not those in others. But regardless, none of this matters now—if you bring Na Yi back, she can easily help rid your wife of the Worm Poison."

Li Yifei nodded, finding Bunong’s explanation sensible.

"Alright, it’s getting late. You should both get some rest." Bunong smiled softly and headed back to his room.

Li Yifei froze momentarily. What did Bunong mean by that? Could it be he expected him to stay in the same room as Na Yi tonight?

Na Yi’s face flushed deep red. She smiled sweetly at Li Yifei, stood up, and then reached out her hand toward him.

Li Yifei reluctantly took Na Yi’s hand to stand up. Though living high in the mountains, Na Yi’s hands were soft and delicate without a trace of roughness.

Na Yi led Li Yifei downstairs, pointing toward the bamboo pipes channeling mountain springs, where some items were placed.

Li Yifei noticed the items were toiletries—this place, despite its primitive lifestyle, had some modern conveniences like toothpaste, toothbrushes, and soap.

The two of them washed their faces and brushed their teeth together. Na Yi occasionally flashed Li Yifei a radiant smile. Despite his conflicted feelings, in the face of her pure-hearted expressions, he couldn’t help but momentarily let his guard down.

After freshening up, Na Yi blushed, smiled at Li Yifei, and hurried to the restroom. Li Yifei shook his head, understanding she meant for him to wait and stood there, feeling somewhat flustered.

Before long, Na Yi emerged and gestured toward the restroom. Li Yifei nodded, went to relieve himself, and then rejoined Na Yi, who was waiting for him. Together, they returned upstairs.

Na Yi directly led Li Yifei into her room, causing him to feel awkward. He quickly said, "Na Yi... can’t we... isn’t there another room available?"

Na Yi, not understanding Li Yifei’s words, simply laughed softly and pointed again toward her room.

Li Yifei sighed bitterly and gestured, attempting to explain that he couldn’t sleep in the same room as Na Yi.

But this was no easy feat to convey with gestures. After struggling for a while, Na Yi still looked confused and uncomprehending.

Li Yifei had no choice but to open Na Yi’s door, point toward her, then toward the room, and finally at himself and the hallway.

Na Yi finally understood his meaning. Her smile froze, and tears began streaming down her face.

Just then, Bunong’s door creaked open, and he stepped out, saying, "Li Yifei, to our Miao family daughters, once a Life-bound Worm is implanted, it means she’ll be your wife for life, never loving anyone else. No matter whether you like her or not, this bond remains. If you refuse to stay in the same room with her, it signals your dissatisfaction with her, an insult she won’t be able to bear. Miao family women are deeply sensitive to such rejection."

"Uncle Bunong, but... I really can’t accept this situation right now. My time with Na Yi has been so brief. Even if we’re bound for life, I hope our feelings will grow naturally before we share a room. I must ask you to help explain this to her."

Bunong listened to Li Yifei with patience and didn’t show frustration. He clearly had frequent contact with the outside world, making him understanding of its customs. Speaking in Miao language, he explained the situation to Na Yi, lessening her tears but leaving her visibly grievous.

Bunong then said, "Li Yifei, my house only has two rooms, so you’ll have to share with Na Yi. You don’t need to do anything, but if you avoid being with her tonight, she’ll be utterly heartbroken. This is simply the way Miao family women are; there’s no explanation that could change this."

Li Yifei hesitated briefly before sighing deeply, replying, "Alright then."

Bunong flashed a faint smile and said, "I admire you. No wonder you’re so beloved by many women; you truly aren’t a man who acts rashly."

Li Yifei forced a bitter grin and said, "Sigh, even if I wanted to act rashly in the future, I wouldn’t have the chance."

Bunong awkwardly laughed, saying, "Perhaps this is fate." After finishing, he returned to his room.

Li Yifei shook his head and looked at Na Yi, who gazed back expectantly.

"Let’s go rest," Li Yifei finally conceded, extending his hand to Na Yi and entering her room.

Na Yi broke into a joyous smile as she entered, meticulously gathering the old bedclothes and replacing them with a set of exquisitely crafted new bedding—clearly special, handmade bridal linens. To Na Yi, tonight felt like her wedding night.

Once the bed was arranged, Na Yi turned, her cheeks a deep crimson, raised her hands, and began undoing the buttons on her collar.

Li Yifei took a deep breath. He didn’t want to look, but knew avoiding her gaze might be deeply insulting. He had no choice but to watch.

As expected, seeing Li Yifei not avert his eyes, Na Yi’s face was a mix of shyness and excitement. She quickly removed her outer garments, revealing her underclothes.

Na Yi wore no bra but a traditional embroidered undershirt resembling a bellyband. Her blush deepened, but her gaze grew bolder as she softly approached Li Yifei, placing her hand on his chest and beginning to undo his shirt.

Li Yifei sighed inwardly. The women in his life had entered his world through different circumstances. But with Na Yi, this situation was utterly absurd and bizarre. Beyond that, he had no way out. Unlike others, he was bound to Na Yi completely, their fate sealed unless they died together.

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