Super Soldier in the City

Chapter 2461 - 2525: Desperate Situation

"Your Aunt Su is not feeling well right now, so don’t disturb her rest. Once she recovers, you can spend more time with her." Ye Yunzhu said to her daughter, Li Yixiang. The little girl was no longer so naive. She had picked a few flowers from school to give to Su Lio, but Su Lio had just fallen asleep, so she couldn’t deliver them."Dad, can you give the flowers to Aunt Su for me and tell her not to be afraid? We’ll all be with her!" Li Yixiang said as she looked up, handing the flowers to Li Yifei.

"Sure, Dad will give them to Aunt Su for you!" Li Yifei replied.

On the bed, Su Lio, with her back to everyone, felt her eyes move, and tears began to fall. She was a strong person, but also fragile, which wasn’t contradictory. Human emotions can vary greatly. These past few days, thanks to Li Yifei’s company, she didn’t cry even when feeling vulnerable. She appeared optimistic, but Li Yixiang’s act of giving flowers made her tears finally fall uncontrollably.

Thank you, Little Yixiang, Su Lio thought to herself.

When someone gets sick, their appearance can change. Su Lio went from over eighty pounds to perhaps just over seventy pounds. Though not exactly skin and bones, she was close to it. When a person becomes thin, their head appears larger, and their face, when thin, makes their eyes look particularly large. It could be said she was disfigured... Once disfigured, it seemed death wasn’t far off. Although there was a kind of morbid beauty, it’s a beauty one would rather not have.

Li Yifei basically couldn’t leave Su Lio’s side. She could burst out with cold qi at any time. Rather than saying Li Yifei was treating her, it’s more like... prolonging her life, forcibly extending it this way.

This actually caused her pain, but no one wanted her to die. Li Yifei suddenly understood the feeling of the relatives of terminally ill patients who begged doctors to try saving the patients one more time, even when a death sentence was pronounced. This was another episode of despair Li Yifei experienced, apart from after his parents’ passing.

Once everyone left, Li Yifei sat by the bed, watching Su Lio whose back was turned to him. Clenching his teeth, he called for Jiang Ningxiang to look after her. Li Yifei then strode out to find Elder Su and others, directly asking, "Elder Su, Elder Murong, I have an idea. The True Qi in my body is yang, and Ali’s cold qi is yin. Is there a way to merge yin and yang? If possible, this might be a way to save her life."

Everyone furrowed their brows in deep thought. Murong Yuanqing said in a low voice, "********, are you saying..." He glanced at Yao Lingfu as he spoke. As soon as Li Yifei spoke, the two of them simultaneously thought of a previous instance. Back then, Li Yifei had once asked them about the Dual Cultivation Technique, which Yao Lingfu had taught him. After cultivating it with his wives, Li Yifei indeed experienced a significant improvement.

Most importantly, through dual cultivation, Li Yifei also started on the path of cultivation, marking a major turning point in his life.

And now, he suddenly mentioned this matter. Murong Yuanqing and Yao Lingfu naturally understood his intention. Elder Su and others weren’t aware of the situation, but they understood Li Yifei’s meaning. Elder Su’s expression darkened as Li Yifei mentioned dual cultivation. This implied that he or a man would have to... involve his granddaughter...

Dual cultivation doesn’t necessarily involve such acts. However, the most effective is the direct fusion of spirit and flesh. So when Li Yifei brought up this issue, it implied that this was his meaning.

Elder Su’s face turned grave. It was a difficult decision for him. Not to mention if it could succeed, just accepting his granddaughter in such a condition with a man... especially considering her current state.

Indeed, with no other solutions at hand, Li Yifei’s sudden suggestion held some feasibility, but it was just that - feasibility. The lack of a relevant cultivation method was one aspect. Additionally, the union between Li Yifei and Su Lio was another concern. Could Elder Su accept this, could Su Lio? Using such a method for treatment meant that even if they managed to succeed this time, the two would remain entangled thereafter.

Su Mengxin’s relationship with Li Yifei, coupled with Su Lio, turned things into chaos... Li Yifei’s criticized aspect in his life was probably on the subject of relationships, which were indeed chaotic compared to ordinary people. The masters present here may not be entirely devoted to purity and frugality, and some might enjoy beauty, but none were as chaotic as him.

Yao Lingfu and Murong Yuanqing knew more, hence their hesitation.

Raising his head, Elder Su looked at everyone and asked, "Does anyone have the corresponding cultivation method?"

Was this agreement? As everyone looked over, Elder Su nodded and said, "Saving her is what’s important."

"We... need to study it a bit. There might not be a Dual Cultivation Technique specifically for dealing with the Sky Yin Absolute Vein, but we can find something that comes closest," said Chu Madman. His sect had some such records, and he was well-versed in this.

Yao Lingfu said, "Big Brother Su, I have a way to temporarily raise Yifei’s True Qi to Extreme Yang state, but it’ll be very uncomfortable for him, a painful process."

"Elder Yao, pain is insignificant. I can endure it," Li Yifei said directly.

Yao Lingfu nodded and said, "Alright, you focus on the cultivation method, and I’ll go prepare the pill."

"Wait, Lingfu, don’t rush into making a decision," Murong Yuanqing stopped her, saying, "This is too risky. A slight mistake could endanger both Su Lio and Yifei!"

"Risky?" Yao Lingfu repeated, then her expression changed. "Indeed, the risks are too great!"

Li Yifei needed to take the medicine in advance to raise his True Qi to the Extreme Yang state and employ an uncertain cultivation method to perform dual cultivation with Su Lio. The crux was... no one knew if this method would succeed. It was theoretically possible, but the process was unknown, and there was no predicting the final outcome. Ideally, they could control Su Lio’s condition or trigger a miraculous reaction, not only controlling her condition but also embarking on the path of cultivation. However, the worst outcome might not only bring Su Lio’s life to an end, but also entangle Li Yifei and put him in danger.

Dual cultivation involves a perfect blend, yin and yang must complement each other. If this isn’t achieved, there would be backlash, leading to dangerous outcomes for both parties. Moreover, outsiders couldn’t assist them.

Li Yifei’s proposition was fraught with challenges. Elder Su’s consent wasn’t the only hurdle. Su Lio’s consent was another, not to mention Li Yifei’s own decision, the attitude of the Li family’s women, and... the issue of dual cultivation.

As everyone deliberated, Li Yifei remained silent. In fact, he faced another critical constraint... the witch worm inside him. Since the witch worm had revived, Li Yifei couldn’t even engage in intimate acts with his wives without feeling pain. The worm would punish him for any stirring emotions, and now, planning to save Su Lio through dual cultivation, what about the witch worm?

When the witch worm acted up, the feeling as if his heart were about to explode rendered life worse than death. Li Yifei had experienced it; back then, he felt that if he truly persisted, his heart might really explode...

This was another crucial issue. Yao Lingfu seemed to realize this as well and looked at Li Yifei through the crowd.

Li Yifei shook his head, signaling that it was fine. Yao Lingfu was one of the few who understood the witch worm, but she didn’t speak about it this time.

"Everyone, first perfect the cultivation method! Lingfu, please start preparing the pill. Yifei, adjust your state, and I’ll inform Ali of the decision," Elder Su finalized the decision.

Everyone agreed. As they exited, Yao Lingfu caught Li Yifei’s arm, asking, "What about the witch worm? If you attempt dual cultivation, it will surely react!"

Li Yifei nodded, calmly saying, "Elder, this is the only way right now."

"I know, so I didn’t stop you. You want to save Su Lio, and I do too, but what about the witch worm? You want to save her, but what about yourself? Besides, if the witch worm acts up, you can’t operate any cultivation method," Yao Lingfu said anxiously.

Li Yifei shut his eyes tightly, saying, "Elder, do you have a solution? I remember you once helped me craft a potion to temporarily suppress the witch worm."

Yao Lingfu shook her head, saying, "It ultimately failed..."

Though Li Yifei’s brilliance shone brightly, he indeed faced numerous hurdles. The witch worm alone tortured him immensely, although it had helped him too at times.

This wasn’t the moment to blame anyone. Su Lio’s health was deteriorating by the day, possibly having only a few left. A solution was urgently needed.

Li Yifei hummed a response, saying, "I can only endure it, with Su Lio taking the lead!"

"With Su Lio taking the lead? No, that’s even more dangerous. She hasn’t trained, doesn’t know this. Entrusting your fate to her seems reckless," Yao Lingfu immediately shook her head in disapproval.

Li Yifei smiled wryly, "It’s not reckless. For dual cultivation, both parties naturally need to take charge. With luck, it should work."

"No, we need a plan. If we use this method, it must be you in control, clear-headedly performing this. Otherwise, I won’t agree," Yao Lingfu insisted.

"Elder, I know you are concerned for me, but... this is the only way!"

"I’ll ask them if there’s a solution. The witch worm is too powerful. You can’t take such a risk with your life," Yao Lingfu said, turning back. Though Li Yifei opened his mouth, he ultimately didn’t stop Yao Lingfu.

Faced with a lack of perilous situations? Li Yifei scratched his head, glancing at the distant sky, which showed a completely clear blue, despite it being noon, when the yang energy was strongest. In the distance flew a solitary hawk. Nearby stood Su Lio’s residence. Lowering his head and rubbing his nose, Li Yifei was about to take a step but drew back as a butterfly glided past, its form distinctly large and emanating a powerful aura. It was none other than Na Yi’s Worm God Xiaowu, the small butterfly that fluttered over rapidly, its beautiful wings flickering as it circled around Li Yifei twice.