Super Soldier in the City
Chapter 904 - 945: Victory and Defeat

Chapter 904: Chapter 945: Victory and Defeat

"Thump!" With an explosion that sounded like dynamite, the entire hall shook and two master fighters, pushed by the surging air currents, stumbled back several steps.

"Holy crap, is this a Saiyan battle?"

That was the shared sentiment of the two masters.

While somewhat exaggerated, the spectacle caused by the three was no small matter, and with that explosive noise, the figures of the three men finally separated.

Zheng Feihu and Xiao Hongyuan stood side by side, about two meters apart. Both were breathing heavily, sweat steaming from their heads, forming a mist, as if each had a lucky cloud above them.

Li Yifei was standing in a triangular formation with the two men, his clothes already soaked in sweat. His exhaustion was clearly greater than the others’, but he still managed to stand stiff, staring at the two opponents, his eyes sparkling sharply.

The three of them were rapidly regulating their breathing. For them, they were near the limits of their strength. After such a long stalemate, their fighting spirits were, paradoxically, more fierce than ever. At this point, none of them would be content without determining a winner.

"Arrr!" Li Yifei was the first to let out a wolf-like howl, pushing forward with a dash.

Drawn by Li Yifei’s force, Zheng Feihu and Xiao Hongyuan also yelled and charged towards him.

The paths they charged along formed the median of an equilateral triangle, and by the time they met at the center of this triangle, they had already clashed together.

A series of rapid pops, like the burst of beans, erupted from the center of the three. At that instant, it was impossible to count the number of times their fists and feet connected.

"Boom!"

Among the popping noises, a loud explosion suddenly emerged, like the moment a popcorn machine ignites, scattering the men again.

This time, they separated even closer to each other, barely a meter apart. Zheng Feihu and Xiao Hongyuan still fixed their gaze on Li Yifei, though Zheng Feihu’s skin had lost some of its shine, and Xiao Hongyuan’s blood-red palms had returned to their normal color.

Li Yifei stood still, his expression pained, his clothes now tattered strips, which made him look rather ragged.

"You little freak," Zheng Feihu, taking a few deep breaths and expelling a cloud of stale air, scolded Li Yifei with glaring eyes.

Xiao Hongyuan chuckled and said, "I think now, you should be our leader."

Li Yifei offered a wry smile and said, "Third Master, Seventh Brother, stop teasing me. Look what happened to my clothes, this suit was worth thousands!"

Zheng Feihu spoke with irritation, "Piss off, you little punk. Neither of us managed to take you down, we’ve lost face completely, and you’re worried about your ragged suit?"

Xiao Hongyuan, covering his beard with a hand, smiled and said, "Yifei, I really didn’t expect this. Both Seventh and I thought for sure we could beat you. Turns out, even though we gave it our all, we couldn’t take you down. You are truly the strongest among us."

Li Yifei, always able to joke with Zheng Feihu but showing deep respect for Xiao Hongyuan, hurriedly replied modestly, "Third Master, it’s you and Seventh Brother who went easy on me."

Haha, whether we went easy or not, you know it in your heart. All right, you can leave now, take your woman and go."

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "Then I won’t stand on ceremony. I’ll treat both Third Master and Seventh Brother to drinks another time."

Li Yifei left, and the two spectators immediately rushed to Xiao Hongyuan and Zheng Feihu, eagerly asking, "Master, who won?"

The two were direct disciples of Xiao Hongyuan and Zheng Feihu, so everything said here was kept within the circle.

Xiao Hongyuan smiled and said, "It can be said we won, it can be said we lost, but most importantly, we had the chance to fight with all our strength. That in itself is a fortunate thing. To find a worthy opponent in life is the greatest fortune for a martial artist like us."

Then, with a flick of his sleeve, he walked out through the back door of the hall, and Zheng Feihu followed him out without any intention of meeting the people in front.

Although the two belonged to different families, their status within the two major families was second only to the family heads. If they did not wish to do something, even the family heads could not command them. The only reason they were willing to act was because of their relationship with Li Yifei, and having the opportunity to have a good fight with him made them happiest.

If it weren’t for this opportunity, and it was just a gathering among brothers, Li Yifei would definitely not have given his all and would have conceded easily.

By this time, Li Yifei had already left the martial arts hall. Seeing his disheveled appearance, everyone was stunned. Su Mengxin, Xiao Ling’er, and Zheng Yuling all rushed forward, supportsing him. Su Mengxin quickly asked, "How are you? Are you hurt?"

Li Yifei shook his head and said, "No, I’m just a bit tired. Don’t worry about me."

Knowing that Li Yifei was unharmed, the three of them all breathed a sigh of relief. Meanwhile, Su Mengfei stood in front of him and blinked, saying, "What we’re most concerned about now, dear cousin-in-law, is the result."

Li Yifei smiled faintly and said, "Mission accomplished."

Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling were initially taken aback, then suddenly cheered, hugging Li Yifei tightly and crying uncontrollably.

The people from the Xiao and Zheng families didn’t look upset at this point. They had actually accepted this outcome internally; they just needed a proper excuse. They had originally asked their family heads to find experts from their families to make an appearance, which was all they hoped for, but they did not expect that it would stir up the mightiest figures from their families. Honestly, they were afraid that Li Yifei would be overwhelmed by the two and spoil the plan.

Now this outcome was extremely surprising to them. The titans of their families, the treasures that secured the family’s standing among formidable families, had not managed to defeat Li Yifei, showcasing his strength.

They were unaware that Xiao Hongyuan and Zheng Feihu had teamed up against Li Yifei, assuming it was a consecutive fight. Had they known it was two against one and they still didn’t make much of an impact, they would truly be flabbergasted.

At this moment, Su’s Third Eldest burst into proud laughter, swaying as he spoke, "I say, Fourth Master Xiao, Zheng Fifth, what’s there left to say? Just hand over the person quietly. If your experts couldn’t manage it, you certainly can’t either; don’t make us get physical."

The situation, which had been civil, took a turn with Su’s Third Eldest’s words, making it sound like a forceful abduction, leaving Fourth Master Xiao and Fifth Master of the Zheng Family with particularly unsightly expressions.

Fortunately, Su Mengxin stepped in to smooth things over, "Third Grandpa, you shouldn’t say that. Fourth Master, Fifth Master, you provided Yifei with an opportunity to show his worth. Fourth Master, Fifth Master, rest assured, Ling’er, Yuling, and I have been close friends since childhood, and now that we are together, our relationship will only grow stronger. I promise that they will not be mistreated and hope that we can all treat Yifei as a member of our families in the future."

The mood of Fourth Master Xiao and Fifth Master of the Zheng Family lightened slightly. Fourth Master Xiao nodded and said, "Since that’s the case, we’ll stick to our word. But we from the Xiao and Zheng families can’t just let you take Ling’er and Yuling without a formal ceremony. Without proper rites, wouldn’t we be made into a laughingstock?"

Su Mengxin immediately responded, "That’s only proper, and we also have to provide an explanation to the He and Chen Families. Don’t worry; we’ll make sure the Xiao and Zheng families maintain their dignity."

The people from the Xiao and Zheng families then nodded in satisfaction.

Su Mengxin smiled slightly, "Then we shall take our leave now. We’ll discuss the details together later."

At that moment, Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling also prepared to leave with Li Yifei. Smiling, Su Mengxin said, "Ling’er, Yuling, don’t come over these next few days to avoid unnecessary gossip. Eventually, you’ll enter the Li family, a couple of days won’t make a difference."

Had it been said by someone from the Xiao or Zheng families, Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling might not have agreed. But it was Su Mengxin who spoke, and they couldn’t refuse. On hearing her words, they both felt a bit shy, glanced at Li Yifei, blushed, and nodded.

This approach by Su Mengxin satisfied the Xiao and Zheng families. If Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling were taken away now, it would indeed look like a forcible taking, which would not look good. But a subsequent ceremony would legitimize their departure with Li Yifei, preserving the face of the Xiao and Zheng families.

However, Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling still walked arm-in-arm with Li Yifei, sending him off. Though no formal ceremony had yet occurred, they were now virtually considered his. Walking together in such a manner seemed justifiable, and among the eyes of these major families, the closeness between the two women and one man wasn’t considered inappropriate. Everyone consciously quickened their step, giving the three some space.

"Yifei, do we really not have to marry those two men?"

"Can we really be with you now?"

Xiao Ling’er and Zheng Yuling each asked a question.

Although Li Yifei felt that this was not what he genuinely needed, the reality was that he had no other choice. He simply smiled and said, "Yes."

"We’re so happy." Both women leaned their heads on Li Yifei’s shoulder, their happiness clearly overflowing, their hearts now fully devoted to Li Yifei.

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