Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1270 - 1320: Research and Study

"I know saying this might make you feel that the rewards you’ve earned have become a burden instead, but I can tell you, once you have them, you’ll realize these women are absolutely worth it. They’ll give you a true sense of home, and you’ll never regret it."

"Boss, what if we don’t want them? Can we return them?" A sly guy said sneakily.

Li Yifei glared at the man and said, "There’s marriage, and there’s divorce. If it really doesn’t work out together, of course I won’t force anyone. Returning them? I’m not afraid of that. If you’re willing to return them, I’ll gladly take them back. I’m certain someone else will step up to claim them. What I’m worried about is that once you have them, you’ll never let them go."

Everyone burst out in laughter.

Li Yifei then put on a serious face and said, "But these women do come with some issues right now. They’ve been heavily influenced by the Noah’s Ark Organization. I’m afraid that once you get them, you won’t be able to withstand the whispers in your ear and might end up running away with them. That would be a huge loss for me."

"It’s just a woman. If she’s disobedient, I’ll slap her hard!"

"Exactly! We’ve seen all sorts of people. How could a mere woman sway us?"

The group shouted enthusiastically, firmly believing that this was impossible. To them, as seasoned individuals who had faced death countless times before, a mere woman couldn’t possibly overpower them.

These people had all been rebellious figures in the past, and they didn’t believe Li Yifei’s warnings. A single woman wasn’t worth their attention. But when it came to the idea of earning women of such exemplary qualities as rewards, they all became quite expectant.

Money and beautiful women—these are forever the greatest attractions for men. And with Li Yifei praising those women so highly and them having seen their looks, it was impossible for anyone not to be tempted.

Li Yifei laughed heartily and said, "Alright, it’s decided then."

"Boss, how are we going to tally up the merit points? There are only ten beauties here, and we’ve got so many people. There has to be a system that everyone respects, so whoever ends up with the women won’t face resentment from others."

Li Yifei nodded, saying, "You’re right. I haven’t thought this through yet. So, everyone should brainstorm and come up with a system that everyone can agree on."

Li Yifei didn’t intend to decide this system himself. He wanted them to discuss amongst themselves. He knew his own decision might not be comprehensive enough. But these people were completing various tasks for the Li family every day; they understood better than him how to evaluate merit. Letting them choose would ensure the system was perfect and acceptable to all.

Handing this troublesome matter over to them, Li Yifei left immediately.

"A bunch of lecherous wolves," muttered Sophia as she headed toward the inner house.

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "Men... it’s impossible for them not to be attracted to women. Besides, mutual affection between men and women is perfectly normal. Speaking of which, do you have your eye on anyone?"

Sophia quickly shook her head and said, "No way. These men are so lame; I wouldn’t even give them a second glance."

"That’s not quite right. When two people are together, the most important thing is compatibility—to make each other happy. It’s not about how skilled or powerful they are."

Sophia clenched her fists and said, "Anyway, I don’t have such thoughts right now. I just want to become stronger, stronger than ever!" She then turned to Li Yifei and asked, "Master, how did your recent outing go? What rewards did you bring back?"

Even though Sophia was the one who had picked up Li Yifei, he hadn’t had the chance to discuss this matter with her yet. Now, Sophia finally found the opportunity to ask.

Li Yifei smiled faintly and replied, "I’d say I’ve improved quite a bit. I now possess Innate Vital Energy."

"You’ve obtained Innate Vital Energy too!" Sophia’s eyes widened in shock as she trembled with excitement. "Master, can you share it with me? Help me obtain Innate Vital Energy too?"

Li Yifei coughed awkwardly and said, "Well... that’s a bit difficult."

"It’s okay! No matter how hard it is, I’m not afraid. Master, will you teach me?" Sophia said eagerly, grabbing his arm with eyes full of yearning.

Sophia was typically very composed and rarely lost her poise. But this time, she truly did. The reason was simple: she’d witnessed Xu Shanshan and Jiang Ningxiang transform from ordinary women into super experts, even exceeding her own abilities. How could she not envy that?

Li Yifei felt embarrassed and replied, "Sophia, it’s not as simple as you think. It’s mainly about opportunities—it’s a form of luck. Both Shanshan and Ningxiang were exceptionally fortunate. If Innate Vital Energy were easy to obtain, wouldn’t I have made sure everyone possesses it by now?"

Sophia paused, her expression turning to disappointment. Li Yifei patted her shoulder and said, "Your current True Qi isn’t particularly strong yet, but you’re already thinking about Innate Vital Energy. This is overly ambitious and ultimately unhelpful for you. You need to solidly enhance your True Qi first—only then can you consider other things. Let me also tell you, it’s not only Innate Vital Energy that can make someone incredibly powerful. I’ve met several super strong individuals whose abilities were unimaginable, and they didn’t have Innate Vital Energy at all. So, becoming strong doesn’t necessarily require Innate Vital Energy. It’s simply a method to accelerate skill improvement; its effects are similar to ordinary True Qi."

Sophia listened to his explanation and nodded firmly, saying, "Master, I understand now. I won’t overthink it anymore. I’ll focus on improving myself step by step."

"Good, that’s the right attitude. Don’t worry—I’ll make sure to train you into a super expert."

"Thank you, Master!" Sophia’s confidence reignited.

Li Yifei secretly sighed in relief. Acquiring Innate Vital Energy had come through his Dual Cultivation experience with Jiang Ningxiang. If Sophia had insisted, would he have had to engage in Dual Cultivation with her too? Thankfully, he managed to talk her out of it, sparing them both from awkwardness.

His conversation with Sophia made Li Yifei think about something: could he also Dual Cultivate with those in his house? If the effects were similar to what he experienced with Jiang Ningxiang, wouldn’t it make his family members much stronger too? If that happened, the Li family would undoubtedly become a powerhouse where even Noah’s Ark wouldn’t need further consideration.

This thought excited Li Yifei, and he hurried back to his villa, where Su Mengxin and the others were chatting in the living room. Scanning the room, he immediately pulled Lin Qiong aside and said, "Qiongqiong, come with me! I need to discuss something with you!" Then, he dashed upstairs with her.

"What’s going on?" Lin Qiong was baffled by his sudden move.

Downstairs, the others were equally puzzled. Xiao Ling’er laughed and said, "Isn’t our husband just trying to sneak in some midday fun?"

Li Xinyue chuckled, "Sounds about right. Why else would he be in such a hurry?"

Su Mengxin smiled and said, "I don’t think so. He must’ve thought of something and needs Qiongqiong’s help. Let’s not bother them for now; we can ask later."

Initially, Xiao Ling’er and Chu Xiaoyao, the playful ones, wanted to go upstairs and peek. But after hearing Su Mengxin’s words, they decided to hold back.

Li Yifei led Lin Qiong into the bedroom and shut the door with a loud thud. Lin Qiong rolled her eyes at him and said, "What are you doing? It’s broad daylight!"

Li Yifei chuckled mischievously and guided her toward the bed. Lin Qiong pushed back, complaining, "You’re crazy! Even if you want this, you don’t have to act so impulsively. What will people think of me later?" Despite her protests, her heart felt sweet, knowing he had chosen her out of everyone.

"Haha, you misunderstood me. I’ve thought of something. You saw how I gained Innate Vital Energy from my Dual Cultivation with Ningxiang, which greatly enhanced my abilities. If I also Dual Cultivate with you all, could your abilities also be greatly improved? Out of everyone here, you have the strongest martial arts foundation, so I wanted to test this out with you."

"Oh, I see. Alright then, let’s give it a try. Tell me what to do."

Li Yifei immediately began explaining the Dual Cultivation Technique to Lin Qiong. Having been his wife for a long time now, Lin Qiong did not feel embarrassed about matters concerning men and women. Instead, she was quite curious. However, when it came to specific True Qi practices, she was slightly less proficient.

"Oh, I forgot something—we need Ningxiang to guide you. She can help you learn this faster." Li Yifei then pulled out his phone and called Jiang Ningxiang, asking her to come to his room. freёnovelkiss.com

For the past two days, Jiang Ningxiang had been avoiding everyone and hiding her face, too shy to interact with the group. Due to Xu Shanshan’s injuries and the chaos surrounding Li Yifei’s return, she had been somewhat overlooked.

"Ningxiang, come sit here!" Xu Yingying warmly welcomed her, understanding that Jiang Ningxiang was now part of their sisterhood. As the eldest, Xu Yingying made a point of treating her kindly.

Jiang Ningxiang entered the room, her face flushed bright red. When Xu Yingying invited her over, she became even more flustered. She said timidly, "Hello, sisters."

Xu Yingying giggled, "Enough with the formalities. You’re our sister now. We’ve all been busy these past couple of days, so we haven’t properly discussed your joining us. Please forgive us."

Jiang Ningxiang was even more embarrassed and stammered, "S-Sister Yingying, I... I just felt awkward facing everyone."

"There’s no need for that feeling. You’re one of us now; no more shying away."

"Mhm, mhm!" Jiang Ningxiang nodded earnestly, biting her lip before softly saying, "Where’s Brother Li?"

"He’s upstairs."

"He asked me to go straight to his room, but I... don’t know what he needs."

"Better hurry up then!"

Jiang Ningxiang gave them all a shy smile before darting upstairs like a startled rabbit.