Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1280 - 1330: It’s Not My Fault You Broke Your Promise

Chapter 1280: Chapter 1330: It’s Not My Fault You Broke Your Promise

Li Yifei let out a long howl and leapt down the mountain. The exhilaration in his heart was indescribable. Watching masters who were once his equals now unable to endure even a single exchange against him filled him with a deep sense of accomplishment.

He didn’t touch the three corpses, deliberately leaving them for the Japanese side to see. He wanted to send a clear message: Li Yifei was now an unparalleled master. Their strongest ninja was nothing but trash before him. This warning carried a weighty significance—an implicit demand for the other side to stop attempting anything unfavorable against him in the future.

Japan would undoubtedly keep the killing of their three elite ninjas under wraps. If the news spread, it would heavily impact their national morale. Thus, they were certain to treat the matter as classified and suppress it.

"Feijun!" Aoki Reiko dashed forward like an arrow the moment she saw Li Yifei descend, clutching his arm and scanning him up and down. Her concern was palpable.

"Thank you for your concern, Miss Reiko. I’m fine." Li Yifei smiled faintly, as if he hadn’t just participated in a life-and-death battle on the mountain but had merely gone for a leisurely stroll to the summit.

"Thank heavens you’re okay. Otherwise, I wouldn’t know how to face Mengxin and the others." Aoki Reiko patted her chest in visible relief but quickly realized she was still gripping Li Yifei’s arm with her other hand. She discreetly released her hold.

Li Yifei blinked and chuckled, "Heh, you’re being awfully inconsistent. Aren’t you supposed to be patriotic? Instead of worrying about your ninja first, you’re prioritizing me. Isn’t that contrary to your usual stance?"

"Ah... Aren’t you a guest of the Aoki Group? Besides, you’re my friend too! Oh, by the way, where’s Mr. Inoue?"

"He left." Li Yifei responded with a faint smile.

"So, what was the outcome?" Aoki Reiko asked curiously.

"Nothing special. Our skills were evenly matched. We couldn’t overpower each other, so we ended in a handshake and a truce."

"That’s for the best." Aoki Reiko’s face brightened with relief upon hearing this. Although she was patriotic and concerned for Japan’s honor represented by Inoue Aoga, she also truly regarded Li Yifei as her friend. She didn’t want anything untoward to happen to him either.

The battle between Inoue Aoga and Li Yifei left her deeply conflicted. No matter who lost, she wouldn’t have felt good about it. This outcome was exactly what she hoped for.

Having gotten into Aoki Reiko’s car, the two headed straight back to their hotel. In the suite, Xu Yingying, Su Mengxin, and the others were engrossed in a game of poker, seemingly unconcerned about Li Yifei’s absence.

"Hubby, you’re finally back! Come help me with a couple of rounds—I’m losing miserably!" Xu Yingying immediately called out to Li Yifei.

Li Yifei chuckled, sitting in the spot Xu Yingying made space for. With a smile, he said, "Losing is normal for you; you barely play this game."

Xu Yingying leaned on Li Yifei’s shoulder and retorted, "But I can’t keep losing! You have to avenge me!"

Aoki Reiko watched their interactions, stunned that no one asked about the outcome of Li Yifei’s battle. Were they just too nonchalant about him?

"Reiko, do you want to play a couple of rounds?" Su Mengxin asked Aoki Reiko, flashing her a warm smile.

Aoki Reiko smiled back and replied, "No, you all go ahead. I don’t want to interrupt; I’ll head out now. Let’s meet again tomorrow."

Xu Yingying immediately got up to escort Aoki Reiko to the door, but just before stepping out, Aoki Reiko couldn’t help asking, "Yingying, are you really not worried about Feijun?"

Xu Yingying smiled gently and said, "There’s nothing to worry about. We’ve always had unwavering trust in my husband. No matter the challenge, he will definitely come back safe and sound. What matters is keeping his mood relaxed, free from any burdens."

Aoki Reiko pursed her lips and said, "You’re truly remarkable. I couldn’t do that. I’m merely Feijun’s friend, yet I spent half the day at the base of the mountain worrying about him."

Xu Yingying giggled, "That’s because you lack faith in our family’s husband. It’s just a matter of time."

"Alright then, I’ll head out. See you tomorrow."

With Aoki Reiko gone, the group played a few more rounds of poker. Only then did Xu Yingying ask about what had transpired. Li Yifei recounted the events in broad strokes.

Everyone had already anticipated the outcome. Li Yifei’s current strength had transformed greatly compared to before. Not only had he grown substantially in power, but he had significantly boosted the abilities of those around him. Even Su Yiyi and Michelle now harnessed True Qi under his guidance, leaving only Lin Qiong behind in training.

Everyone was highly enthusiastic and committed to their cultivation practices. They had learned about the unique benefits of Dual Cultivation—eternal youth. For a beautiful woman, nothing was more coveted than retaining their youthful appearance forever.

As they chatted, Li Yifei’s phone rang. The caller ID revealed it was Aoki Ryota’s number. The five of them exchanged glances, realizing the next scene was about to unfold.

Li Yifei answered the call, and Aoki Ryota’s frantic voice came through immediately: "Feijun, did you kill Inoue Aoga?"

Li Yifei smiled slightly and replied, "Yes. Besides Inoue Aoga, there were two other ninjas. I don’t know who they were."

"What... How is that possible?" Aoki Ryota practically shouted.

Li Yifei’s tone remained calm as he said, "The three of them together were nothing to me. Mr. Aoki, please inform your government that since Inoue Aoga represented Japan, I fought him as a representative of Huaxia. However, he broke the rules by bringing two accomplices to ambush me. That is a grave breach of integrity, so I formally protest."

Aoki Ryota’s breathing grew heavier. After a while, he said, "Feijun, you really defeated all three of them by yourself?"

"That’s correct. While they may seem invincible to you, in my eyes, they’re insignificant."

"But... But why did you kill them?"

"Why? If the fight had been fair and I simply defeated Inoue Aoga, I wouldn’t have harmed him. But he attacked with two backups—forcing me to retaliate in self-defense. Killing them was my only choice. They brought that upon themselves. Moreover, your government owes me an explanation for this breach of conduct."

"Feijun... You’re incredibly strong!" Aoki Ryota let out a bitter laugh. He had always believed that a super ninja like Inoue Aoga was unbeatable and that Li Yifei couldn’t possibly triumph. Yet Inoue brought two accomplices and still ended up dead at Li Yifei’s hands. Just how formidable was this man?

Moreover, Ryota felt a degree of contempt for Inoue Aoga. The Japanese had an inherent regard for samurai ethics; win or lose, one should compete honorably. Yet Inoue, as a super ninja, resorted to such disgraceful tactics, which reflected poorly on their nation.

"Feijun, I will discuss this matter with the higher-ups. They will certainly provide you with a proper explanation."

"Mr. Aoki, I harbor no grudge against you. We are still partners. Just relay my sentiments to the authorities—I don’t want to trouble you further."

"Feijun, I must address this. You’re my guest, and they’ve shown blatant disrespect by behaving this way. I, Aoki Ryota, will not tolerate such disregard lightly." Aoki Ryota’s tone carried a faint hint of menace.

"By the way, I didn’t tell Miss Reiko about killing Inoue and the other two ninjas. She’s such an innocent girl, and I don’t want her involved in such matters."

"Thank you, Feijun!"

After hanging up, Aoki Ryota drew a sharp breath. Li Yifei’s astounding strength was beyond imagination. He immediately contacted the higher-ups. They had received news of the incident and were equally stunned by the outcome. They had considered every worst-case scenario, yet the loss of three elite ninjas, including Inoue Aoga, came as an unbearable blow. Ninjas of Inoue’s caliber were rare in Japan, and losing three at once was devastating.

The Japanese high command was in pain, but they couldn’t confront Li Yifei directly. Firstly, the incident was dishonorable. Secondly, Li Yifei was too powerful; sending their remaining top ninja wouldn’t guarantee success. Mobilizing the military would be an even worse option—unprincipled and harmful. The fallout would be enormous, and justifying such actions would be impossible.

Ultimately, as Li Yifei had predicted, Japan decided to bury the issue. Aside from a handful of top officials, no one else knew that three super ninjas, including Inoue Aoga, had been eliminated.

From then on, cooperation between Aoki Ryota and Li Yifei proceeded smoothly—echoing the high command’s desire to increase collaborative efforts and avoid provoking Li Yifei further. They didn’t want a repeat of the chaos he had previously unleashed on the Yamaguchi Group.

Aoki Reiko remained unaware of these events. The deeper collaboration between the Aoki Group and the Li family aligned perfectly with her vision of expanding into the Huaxia market, benefitting her group immensely.

Li Yifei’s trip to Japan finally concluded. This journey proved immensely rewarding, not just for the business opportunities it presented but also for the clarity it brought regarding his own capabilities. His newfound confidence as a supreme master of martial arts had taken root within him, shaping his state of mind.