Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 807 - 847: It Turns Out There is Another Option

Chapter 807: Chapter 847: It Turns Out There is Another Option

"Is this really going to work?"

When the Holy Woman was truly about to heal Xu Yingying, Li Yifei became somewhat nervous.

The Holy Woman smiled charmingly and said, "It’s really rare to see Golden Eagle looking so anxious."

Li Yifei forced a smile and replied, "Before, I was dealing with people unrelated to me, so of course I wasn’t nervous. But this is my wife, and I’m truly afraid you’ll make her condition worse."

The Holy Woman spread her hands and asked, "So do you want to proceed with the treatment or not?"

Li Yifei clenched his fists twice and finally nodded.

"Hehe, that’s more like it, but when I am treating her, there mustn’t be any disturbances; you’ll have to protect me."

"Mmm!" Li Yifei nodded repeatedly.

The Holy Woman giggled playfully and mentioned, "Having a Great Power like Golden Eagle to protect me is a privilege I alone possess in the whole world."

In front of others, the Holy Woman always looked pure and reserved and never behaved playfully. But in front of Li Yifei, she needed to show more of herself and open up her heart. She aimed to conquer a mighty inner demon that past Holy Women had never accomplished, which was extremely risky for her, though Li Yifei was unaware of this fact.

Li Yifei’s spirit soared at that moment; he was so focused that he felt he could detect even a mouse stirring. His devotion to Xu Yingying was profound.

The treatment the Holy Woman was performing on Xu Yingying was indeed no simple task. This sort of spiritual power could only be learned by Holy Women through the ages. She was a supreme talent among them, yet she wasn’t very sure of her success.

Sitting by the bed, the Holy Woman closed her eyes, took several deep breaths, and then her breathing gradually slowed until it seemed she was hardly breathing at all. Her demeanor was majestic, and her face bore a strange radiance.

Li Yifei watched the Holy Woman in amazement. Although he had some interactions with her in the past, he wasn’t fully aware of the extent of her power. Even during their previous encounter when fighting Gonpachiro, the Holy Woman had only acted in self-defense and had not used her deadliest moves on him. At this moment, seeing her like this, Li Yifei felt an impulse to worship her, which showed her power was unfathomable. During this treatment, he didn’t even feel confident that he could surpass her.

The Holy Woman then extended her hands and placed them on Xu Yingying’s head. Her delicate hands looked capable, and Li Yifei believed, of turning Xu Yingying’s brain into mush which made him quite anxious.

Li Yifei had reasons to worry about the Holy Woman using him as her inner demon, potentially making him fall completely in love with her to eliminate a rival in love. However, Li Yifei dared not stop her. At this point, the Holy Woman was also a hope for Li Yifei, and if she really injured Xu Yingying, he would undoubtedly seek revenge, turning from an inner demon into an adversary which would benefit no one. Thus, Li Yifei ultimately controlled himself and did not interfere.

For a full hour, the Holy Woman kept her hands on Xu Yingying’s head, appearing to do nothing, but Li Yifei saw more and more sweat appearing on her forehead. After she finally lifted her hands, she almost stumbled due to weakness.

Li Yifei quickly reached out to support her shoulders. The Holy Woman weakly smiled, her face pale as she said, "I’m fine, I just need to rest for a bit."

Li Yifei could tell that the Holy Woman’s exhaustion was real—if it were feigned, he would have noticed—which astonished him further about the great sacrifices required for treating Xu Yingying.

After another half hour, the Holy Woman opened her eyes again, looking fully recovered. She smiled at Li Yifei and explained, "The first time, I needed to thoroughly understand the patient’s condition, so it took a lot of effort, but it won’t be like this in the future."

Li Yifei immediately asked anxiously, "So how did it go?"

"I’m not quite sure. I used my mental power to reach out to her, and all her senses seem to be closed off. It’s really peculiar, and I can’t break through just yet. We can only go slow."

"So there’s a hope?"

"Haven’t I said it earlier? There is hope, but I’m not sure when we’ll succeed. I’ll just take it slow."

"Then...thank you so much." The hope given by the Holy Woman made Li Yifei’s appreciation truly heartfelt.

"Do you feel especially grateful to me now?"

Li Yifei nodded without hesitation and said, "Indeed, I never expected it would be so hard for you."

The saintess stretched out her delicate fingers to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear and said, "I chose you as my inner demon, which is my greatest challenge. If I succeed, I will kill you and become the strongest saintess in history. If I fail, then I cannot become a saintess. I will be captured by you and become your woman. Won’t you take the gamble?"

Li Yifei looked at the saintess in surprise and said, "Is that so?"

The saintess still wore a smile, but spoke in a very serious tone, "Of course, the inner demon of a saintess is certainly not easy. Inner demons, once conquered, signify the achievement of the great path. If captivated by the demon, one falls into the demonic path."

Li Yifei smirked and said, "I already agreed to be your inner demon. What I promised naturally counts. But I really did not expect there to be such another possibility. I thought, if you failed, you would just go back to being your saintess."

"Hehe, to truly love with all my heart means that I will give a lot. If I fail, how can I remain pure? How could I possibly continue as a saintess? So, I can only stay and be your wife."

"Sorry, I already have a wife." Finally, Li Yifei’s face broke into a slight smile.

"It’s no big deal to be your concubine. Don’t worry, I’m not that demanding. If I lose, I’ll willingly be your concubine and won’t compete with your wife or your other women."

"It seems I don’t have much choice. There are only two paths, one where I die, but I have my loved ones, I can’t abandon them, I cannot die. So, I have to take the second path, having you as my concubine."

"Fine, as long as you succeed, as long as you lead me to failure, then I have absolutely no problem."

Li Yifei laughed heartily and extended his hand, saying, "Deal!"

The saintess reached out her palm and gently tapped Li Yifei’s hand, saying, "I have given myself a Huaxia name. I’m called Yanzi."

"You’ve already chosen a Huaxia name. That’s already sealed your fate to fail."

"That depends on your skills. By choosing this name, I just wanted to give you a fair chance to interact with me. I didn’t want you to keep calling me ’Hey’ every day."

Li Yifei couldn’t help but smile. He didn’t know the saintess’s real name, and calling her ’Saintess’ felt a bit uncomfortable, so he had to resort to calling her "Hey".

"I’m leaving now, take care of your wife." The saintess stood up, smiled again at Li Yifei, and walked out.

This actually made Li Yifei feel relaxed. If the saintess always lingered around him, it would indeed be troublesome. Now, he understood what the saintess meant by her inner demon. It was about having a real passionate romance with Li Yifei, which required mutual affection. If it depended on mere persistence, it would be useless. The saintess needed to truly attract Li Yifei, and she had to be genuinely attracted by him as well.

This didn’t put much pressure on Li Yifei; it was just right to take good care of Xu Yingying.

In the evening, the saintess came again to treat Xu Yingying. This time, it didn’t seem as hard as the first, but it was undeniably not easy either. After one or two times, it was rather draining. If it were to continue like this for a long time, it would indeed be a substantial burden for the saintess herself. This made Li Yifei appreciative, and his resentment lessened a lot, although he knew she was doing this for her inner demon, to make him rid himself of biases through her actions.

The people of the village were very simple, and Li Yifei was quite generous. Although the saintess was a foreigner, she always smiled and was willing to help others. That day, she happened to cure a sick person, and her actions were further appreciated by the villagers. Apart from treating Xu Yingying, she spent more time mingling with the villagers, genuinely enjoying herself in a contented and comfortable manner.

The weather was very nice that day. After the saintess finished treating Xu Yingying, Li Yifei held Xu Yingying and went hiking for the first time. The air in the village was already very pure, but immersing in nature and encountering new experiences might benefit Xu Yingying, and Li Yifei was willing to try anything that could possibly benefit her.

The saintess joined them, and Li Yifei gladly agreed.

Though the mountain path was rugged, it didn’t hinder the two at all. They easily reached a relatively smooth area halfway up the mountain. Basking in the sun, smelling the scent of grass and flowers, and listening to the sounds of insects and birds truly uplifted their spirits.

Lately, the saintess was always dressed in a white long skirt. At that moment, the skirt fluttered in the wind, making her appear like an angel descending. Even though Li Yifei was devoted to Xu Yingying, he couldn’t help but be slightly stirred by the saintess.

"This place is really nice. I never had the time to relax like this before. Now that I’ve chosen you as my inner demon, I actually can relax well. Oh dear, the sky is getting cloudy. I hope it doesn’t rain."

Li Yifei was also a bit speechless at this time. The sky had been clear just a moment ago, and now it was overcast, likely indicating an impending rain. It was too late for them to descend the mountain now, so finding shelter from the rain was the best option.

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