Super Soldier in the City

Li Yifei thought of Murong Yuanqing’s apprentice, but he didn’t continue along that line of conversation; instead, he asked, "Elders, do you have a solution?"

Li Yifei couldn’t help but worry because the example of the eldest son was right there. He was just an ordinary child who had already been snatched away. Li Yifei didn’t want to lose another child. The Li family’s level of protection was certainly high, but if one or two martial arts masters of Li Yifei’s caliber showed up, the security outside would be meaningless. If Li Yifei happened not to be at home, the child would be in danger.

Therefore, Li Yifei must prevent this kind of situation.

Yao Lingfu glanced at everyone and said, "Let’s find a quiet room to conduct some research. Also, the little darling here still needs to be fed. Hungry, aren’t you? Let’s quickly return to Mother’s embrace!"

Returning the child to Jiang Ningxiang, Jiang Ningxiang breathed a slight sigh of relief but still looked pale. She cast a worried glance at Li Yifei, who patted her shoulder and said, "First, feed the child. Now that the elders are here, they will surely find a solution. Even if there isn’t one, the child won’t be harmed. Elder Yao just mentioned a very small risk possibility."

Jiang Ningxiang nodded and said, "Alright, dear... you go ahead."

Li Yifei stood up and walked out. The research room was next door, also a ward. The women stayed behind to accompany Jiang Ningxiang.

Li Yifei entered last, and when he came in, several elders had already begun discussing. Among them, Yao Lingfu and Master Liu had read the most ancient texts and quickly listed several sealing techniques, but all were dismissed.

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Following Murong Yuanqing, three others also began to ponder solutions. The group referenced texts from Daoism, Buddhism, and various miscellaneous teachings to find a way to seal.

But most seals turned out to be harmful, capable of sealing True Qi, yet uncertain whether they would affect the child’s future development.

Li Yifei also realized the importance of sealing, but he was truly not adept in this area. All he could do was listen to the elders argue and debate.

Even until nighttime, nobody had come up with a good solution. Yao Lingfu abruptly left the room, went to the adjacent room, and immediately put on a kindly face. He played with the child for a moment and comforted Jiang Ningxiang and the other women, saying, "Don’t worry. We will come up with the best method. There’s no way I’ll let harm befall my beloved little disciple."

In another room, Elder Feng stared with bulging eyes and said, "If worst comes to worst, I’ll dig up those old codgers and have them join in brainstorming. Damn, with such a promising talent, we must protect and nurture him. After raising him for decades, this child will surely stand alone, and then we can rest easy and pass on."

"Nonsense, don’t I know that? The key is... those old guys are even more stubborn than I am; even if you find them, it’s uncertain they will act, let alone we’ve always kept to ourselves without interaction... Also, letting them in on this would only increase the risk. Not one of them is trustworthy."

The argument persisted, and Li Yifei had no choice but to say, "Elders, there’s no rush with this issue. Actually, even if we can’t seal it, it’s okay; I don’t believe anyone could snatch my son away right under my nose with me at home."

"That’s true, but... you need to understand, this child’s talent is extraordinary, and you can’t educate him well alone, so we must be his mentors."

"Well... no need to rush the apprenticeship; the child is still so young!" Li Yifei backed away a step, wiping his face with his hand as he said this.

"It’s not urgent; there are years before the child begins formal learning. But the problem is, what to do in these years? If we don’t hide him well and someone with intent finds out... there’s no such thing as keeping thieves at bay every day; one can’t be too careful"

"This... that makes sense. How about you all have some food first and then think it over? Li Yifei rubbed his nose as he said this.

Elder Feng shook his head and said, "You all go eat; one missed meal won’t starve me. Since we know of the issue, we must see it through to the end and come up with a solution. If you really can’t think of a way, then take my life for sealing!"

Murong Yuanqing and the others were shocked by these words, staring at him and saying, "Don’t talk foolishly. You old man should live well; we won’t need your life for sealing."

Li Yifei was equally surprised by his determination and quickly shook his head, saying, "Elder Feng, your words are too heavy. Besides, things haven’t gotten to that point. Even if we can’t seal it, I won’t leave home for a few years and will just stay with the child. After all, it’s only a matter of a few years."

Elder Feng pointed a finger at Li Yifei and said, "Then hurry up and think of a solution. Why bother about food? These old guys won’t starve even a week without eating, and you, too, at your stage, why keep focusing on food every day?"

Alright, Li Yifei had no choice but to nod and agree, then said, "Let’s not eat and continue researching instead."

A little while later, Master Liu also walked out, leaving the remaining three to continue.

After a while, Murong Yuanqing also slammed the door and went out, leaving only two people, and their voices became much lower. Then, a little while later, Master Void also came out. He took out a box of cigarettes from his pocket, tapped out a cigarette, fished out a lighter, stood outside the hospital, and smoked three in a row before stopping.

Murong Yuanqing watched Master Void smoking and turned to Li Yifei, saying, "See that, everyone is really invested in your son’s issue. You need to appreciate this sentiment. You know, Master Void has quit smoking for a long time, hasn’t smoked for forty years, right?"

Forty years without smoking? And today, because of his son, he smoked three in a row? Li Yifei was truly touched upon hearing this but then immediately felt something was off. Who carries a pack of cigarettes and a lighter if they haven’t smoked in forty years?

After smoking, Master Void came back and said to the others, "There’s a way, but it’s quite intricate and a bit complicated to handle."

Upon hearing this, Li Yifei clasped his hands and said, "Master Void, I’m not afraid of trouble, as long as there’s a way, it’s good."

"Rumors say there’s a thing called Bai Shan in the Southern region. I have indeed seen this kind of thing when I was young, but it’s not easy to find. It lives up to its name, being a mystical object used for sealing. This thing is neither a beast nor a plant, but if you must classify it, it’s an active plant like a man-eating plant, even more magical. It can move, although very slowly. I remember a master saying that this thing varies in age, with older ones living thousands of years, younger ones hundreds, some only a few years. It’s born of the earth with no origin or destination, and ordinary people cannot discover it."

Li Yifei frowned and asked, "Master Void, are you sure that this Bai Shan would be effective for my son?"

Elder Feng said, "Indeed, I’ve heard of this too. But... Void, this thing only exists in legends. The Southern region is quite intricate, but nowadays, there aren’t many untouched places. Are you sure this method is feasible?"

Murong Yuanqing also said, "Bai Shan... you didn’t provide all the details. Even if it exists, it’s not easy to handle."

"It’s indeed not easy, which is why I mentioned it. But if Bai Shan is found, sealing the child would be very straightforward. Actually, I do have a clue about Bai Shan, just haven’t checked it due to laziness in recent years. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be guessing here."

"You have a clue?" Murong Yuanqing queried.

Master Void nodded and said, "I visited the Southern region a few years back and found something. I cracked it during my free time and discovered a map. It mentioned a master who once explored a place in the Southern region, where he discovered Bai Shan. However, due to other matters, he didn’t delve deeper and later made a simple map with a few notes."

Elder Feng’s beard twitched, and he remarked, "That was years ago. Even if there’s a secret place, it’s long destroyed by now. The Southern region borders a few countries, and those years it suffered from war repeatedly, there might still be millions of landmines buried there..."

"It’s worth a try. This child is extremely crucial. If he isn’t properly sealed and is noticed by some hidden old masters, it would indeed be a significant issue." Murong Yuanqing sighed and, seeing Li Yifei’s confusion, explained further, "This child is full of Innate Vital Energy. If someone with evil methods turns him into a medicinal lead, it wouldn’t just enhance cultivation but potentially increase lifespan as well... Although I’m not sure how this would be done, it’s the most concerning aspect. We, as older masters, can still negotiate, but others might not be as trustworthy."

Elder Feng huffed and said, "Anyway, I’ve lived long enough. If I didn’t know, it would be one thing. Now that I’m aware, this is something Old Feng has to manage. If any of those old bastards dare to target this child, I’ll **** their mother!"

Murong Yuanqing gave him a sideways glance and said, "You’ll **** their mother? Her bones have already turned to dust, who would you be doing anything to?"

Master Void chuckled and said, "Old Feng, don’t be hasty. Right now, the child’s situation hasn’t leaked. We need to find a way to keep it hidden. To prevent any mishaps, we need to perform the sealing. Once the child reaches maturity, we, the old masters, will teach him firsthand. It won’t take long for the child to grow strong enough to protect himself."

As a father, Li Yifei is naturally obliged to protect his child. Especially after hearing these potential consequences, Li Yifei said, "Master Void, I’ll take on the task of finding Bai Shan. I’ve spent considerable time in the Southern region during missions, familiar with its geography. If there’s a map, it should be easier to locate it."

"Among us, you’re the youngest, and it’s appropriate for you to go. However, I don’t have the map with me. I’ll contact someone to deliver it here first. There’s no rush these couple of days. If we come up with another method in the meantime, you might not have to make the trip."

Li Yifei nodded repeatedly. After the discussion, they went for a meal, while Li Yifei worked on sealing off the news. Within the Li family’s core circle, including the women and their direct relatives, those who knew Jiang Ningxiang had given birth were naturally instructed by Li Yifei and the women not to leak the information. As for the doctors and staff involved in the delivery, Li Yifei also personally ensured they were instructed thoroughly.