Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 1150 - 1196: Super Expert

Chapter 1150: Chapter 1196: Super Expert

Three days later, Li Yifei had already arrived in Capital City and was sitting in a tranquil courtyard with the pinnacle expert he had met before. The two were seated at a small wooden table which held a teapot and two cups. Both settled into their rattan chairs, the atmosphere was one of leisure.

The elderly man poured two cups of tea and said, "This is top-grade Red Robe Tea, which even I seldom enjoy throughout the year. Not bad at all, this will do nicely for my annual indulgence."

The tea was a gift from Li Yifei to the elder, and it was evidently the right choice; the elder’s attitude while brewing the tea was quite cordial.

Li Yifei smiled and said, "Hehe, if Master Murong likes it, I can get some for you every year."

The elder’s name was Murong Yuanqing. He glanced at Li Yifei and said, "Such a superb Red Robe Tea is not something one can acquire even with money. For tea lovers, this is more precious than gold. You’ve given me such a fine gift, clearly you must be asking for something in return."

Li Yifei nodded and respectfully said, "Indeed, I’ve recently encountered a few people who possess Innate Vital Energy. I know next to nothing about this, so I was hoping to learn more from you."

Murong Yuanqing frowned slightly and asked, "People with Innate Vital Energy, and there’s several of them? Are you sure?"

Li Yifei hesitated, then honestly replied, "My sister-in-law currently possesses Innate Vital Energy. I also know a young girl named Jiang Ningxiang who has it too, but she has never learned how to use it. A few days ago, I encountered another two individuals, a young man and woman. Upon seeing Jiang Ningxiang, they immediately discerned her Innate Vital Energy and showed an interest in recruiting her. They pretended to be scouts from a film company, but after I investigated, their identities turned out to be entirely false."

Murong Yuanqing took the teacup, sniffed it, and praised, "Indeed a good tea."

Li Yifei’s face darkened. They were discussing serious matters, yet this old man was engrossed in tasting tea. However, Li Yifei also understood that these experts often had their peculiarities, so he could only wait patiently.

Murong Yuanqing took another sip of tea, squinting his eyes in enjoyment for a moment before finally saying, "Innate Vital Energy is generally a matter of fate, out of reach for most. But once Innate Vital Energy is present, as long as one can awaken it through appropriate methods, that person is bound to become a top-notch expert. With your current abilities, if you encounter a true Innate Expert, defeat is certain."

Li Yifei nodded and said, "Yes, I’m aware of that. My sister-in-law’s strength is already comparable to mine, and after a period of time, I surely won’t be her match."

"Since you know that, why come to me?" Murong Yuanqing took another sip of tea and looked at Li Yifei with a smile.

Li Yifei also gently sipped his tea and asked, "Master Murong, are you an Innate Expert then?"

Murong Yuanqing shook his head and replied, "I’m not that lucky. Innate Vital Energy is extremely rare, maybe one in a million, and many people with such a constitution end up leading mediocre lives without ever meeting someone who understands it."

Li Yifei’s eyes lit up and he said, "So, Master Murong is not of Innate Vital Energy yet possesses such strength, that sets my mind at ease."

Murong Yuanqing looked at Li Yifei, laughing suddenly, "You lad, don’t tell me you came just to find some mental balance?"

Li Yifei proudly smiled and said, "Indeed, if a top-notch expert like Master Murong relied on Innate Vital Energy, then I’d probably lose the confidence to strive further. However, since you have achieved such strength without Innate Vital Energy, it means that as long as I work hard, one day I can reach your level. Innate Vital Energy is nothing to fear."

"Good lad, I like your spirit. As a martial practitioner, whether in adversity or prosperity, maintaining steadfast confidence is too important."

"Thank you for your praise, Master Murong. Might I inquire if you’d be interested in teaching me a few moves?"

"Haha, I’ve accepted your gift, and one should not be ungrateful for what they’ve received. If I don’t teach you a few things, you might talk poorly of me in the future. Let’s not waste the tea; after we finish, we’ll proceed."

Li Yifei was overjoyed. Apart from the guidance he received from a few former captains of the Flying Hawk Squad during the first two years upon his arrival, for the following years, he had virtually no rivals. Apart from instructing others, nobody could teach him anymore. Now, having the opportunity to once again seek instruction as a student felt indescribably wonderful.

After finishing the pot of tea, Murong Yuanqing stood up and said, "Come at me with an attack, use all your strength. Let’s see just how powerful the ’Golden Eagle,’ feared by all nations around the world, truly is."

Li Yifei stood opposite Murong Yuanqing, cupped his hand in the other before his chest, and said respectfully, "Mr. Murong, the young man has offended you."

Li Yifei had no idea about the strength of the Murong Yuanqing standing in front of him, so at this moment, he held nothing back and quickly adjusted himself to the best state, stepping forward with his right foot, exhaled with a shout, and delivered a Solar Plex punch straight toward Murong Yuanqing’s chest.

This was one of the most basic moves. Anyone with a bit of martial skill could easily avoid it. However, it also depended on who executed the move. With Li Yifei using all his strength, every part of the opponent’s body was enveloped in the power of his punch. If their strength were slightly inferior, they would feel an overwhelming pressure and would have to brace against it head-on to counteract this force.

"Good!" Murong Yuanqing exclaimed loudly, with his left hand behind his back and his right hand shaped like a palm, directly meeting Li Yifei’s fist.

Li Yifei’s punch landed on Murong Yuanqing’s palm, but the immense power of his own fist suddenly felt like it had been cast into the boundless sea, swallowed up in an instant.

Li Yifei was shocked. This technique of neutralizing force was really strong. He had also practiced Tai Chi, which he was rather good at. When he fought Crazy Satan to the bitter end for the first time, he used Tai Chi. It could also be said that Tai Chi was Li Yifei’s strongest technique. But his Tai Chi was clearly inferior to Murong Yuanqing’s method of neutralizing force.

After the first exchange, Li Yifei could already tell how strong Murong Yuanqing was. He became even more unrestrained, immediately using all of his best moves to attack Murong Yuanqing.

At first, Murong Yuanqing was still able to handle it with ease, but as he continued to defend without attacking, it did start to wear him out a little. Before long, he had to use both hands, and after Li Yifei had exhausted all his moves, Murong Yuanqing had broken into a sweat as well.

"You sneaky kid, indeed have some skills. It’s been a long time since someone has forced me to sweat," said Murong Yuanqing as he sat down and wiped the sweat from his forehead with a tissue.

At this time, Li Yifei was also sweating profusely, truly invigorated by the bout. Such an unrestrained exhibition of all his skills was a rare opportunity, leaving even his bones feeling more relaxed.

"Mr. Murong, you are really too strong." Li Yifei gestured a thumbs up to Murong Yuanqing, sincerely admiring him.

Murong Yuanqing began to prepare tea again, speaking while he did so, "Actually, in terms of moves and combat ability, you are already stronger than me."

Li Yifei was taken aback, "Mr. Murong, you are..."

Murong Yuanqing smiled faintly and said, "I’m not consoling you, I’m telling the truth. Old fellows like us have mostly not practiced our hands for many years, and we are more focused on nurturing our character. Our ability to fight has degraded quite a bit, and what you lack now is True Qi. Your True Qi is insufficient, and that’s why many of your moves can’t unleash their full power."

This statement stirred up excitement in Li Yifei. Things like True Qi were not well understood even by the former leaders of the Flying Hawk Squad. Li Yifei’s current method of practicing True Qi was very incomplete, being something everyone had researched and revised together. Yet, Murong Yuanqing was clearly someone who truly knew the methods of cultivating True Qi.

Murong Yuanqing continued, "When you sparred with me just now, your True Qi was strong but impure. You must understand, if two people’s Meridians are trained similarly and can store about the same amount of True Qi, the purer the True Qi, the stronger the strength."

Li Yifei listened attentively to every word Murong Yuanqing said, regarding them as precious truths. He did not expect to receive further guidance from Murong Yuanqing in the future, so he had to grasp this opportunity, to remember and to understand without interjecting.

Murong Yuanqing, seeing Li Yifei’s extreme seriousness, nodded with satisfaction and said, "However, it’s not that simple to improve True Qi. It requires one’s own strong perception, as well as relentless cultivation, to make your True Qi stronger and purer. Of course, there is also another good method."

At this point, Murong Yuanqing smiled at Li Yifei and said, "To be honest, there haven’t been many people over the years who have really moved me. But you, kid, are to my liking. I’ll teach you my insights concerning True Qi."

Li Yifei was stunned, then overwhelmed with excitement. He had only hoped to gain some guidance from Murong Yuanqing, but he did not expect that Murong Yuanqing would actually impart such important knowledge to him, becoming almost like a master to him. He stood up, ready to kneel down and acknowledge Murong Yuanqing as his teacher.

But Murong Yuanqing extended his hand to prevent Li Yifei, saying with a stern face, "I have sworn an oath not to take on any more disciples. The knowledge I’m teaching you does not come without a condition. When the time comes, you’ll need to do something for me."

Seeing Murong Yuanqing so resolute, Li Yifei did not kneel but gave a deep bow instead, saying, "Please speak, Mr. Murong. As long as it is within my power, I will surely help you accomplish it."

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