Chapter 1143 - A Big Brother in the Provincial Capital
Chapter 1143 of "Super Soldier in the City" opens presenting twists: Chapter 1143: Chapter 1189: A Big Brother in the Provincial CapitalThat soldier, fierce as he... Keep following!
Chapter 1143: Chapter 1189: A Big Brother in the Provincial CapitalThat soldier, fierce as he was, could not break free as his right fist was caught, but his left hand suddenly whipped out a dagger and violently stabbed towards Li Yifeiâs abdomen. This move, though a sneak attack, would be perfect if successful. Even if it failed, he believed it would at least force his opponent to dodge, allowing him to escape.
Yet, he still hadnât truly realized the gap between him and Li Yifei, a gap that no weapon could bridge.
Li Yifei remained immobile, his stance unchanged. With just a slight exertion of strength in his hand, the soldierâs body uncontrollably turned half-circle, his dagger now stabbing into a wardrobe beside him with a thud.
Then, Li Yifei exerted force in his palm, and the soldier felt a sharp pain in his own palm, along with a sound of bone fracturing that only he could perceive. He knew his hand was now useless.
Only then did Li Yifei release the soldier and said coldly, "Call Yan Changshun."
Biting his teeth, the soldier took out his mobile phone and dialed Yan Changshunâs number with his left hand.
The call connected quickly and Yan Changshun immediately said excitedly, "Donât hurt those two beauties, just give that kid a good beating."
"Director Yan, the operation failed," the soldier said through gritted teeth, glancing at Li Yifei and seeing no intent to stop him from speaking.
"Failed? What happened? Didnât find the goods? Or did they escape?" Yan Changshun shouted.
The soldier glanced at Li Yifei again. Li Yifei didnât even bother to look at him directly and stood there with his hands behind his back, exuding an aura that made the soldier feel utterly insignificant. "Director Yan, we canât afford to mess with him, heâs far too strong," the soldier explained. "Heâs already disabled my hand."
"Dammit, havenât you trained for this?"
"His martial arts are superior, so much so that Iâm not even fit to carry his shoes. Director Yan, youâd better find someone more capable for this. I think anyone in the underworld wouldnât want to cross paths with such an enemy."
It was then that Li Yifei took over the phone, over which Yan Changshunâs angry voice could still be heard, "Youâre such a piece of trash, what the hell is Zhao Gong doing with rubbish like you under him?"
"Director Yan, youâve really disappointed me," Li Yifei said. "I was going to let you off, but now it seems thereâs no reason for me to spare a director still involved with the underworld."
"Kid, donât you fucking swagger before me. Youâd better hand over the goods immediately, or I swear I wonât let you leave the provincial city. Donât think just because youâve dealt with a small-time thug, I have no way of dealing with you. If I want to take you down, there are plenty on both sides of the law who will do it."
Director Yan usually kept a low profile, especially now with the harsh anti-corruption crackdown, he dared not be too flamboyant. Even though he had a brother in the underworld, he never spoke of it to others. Now, with critical leverage in Li Yifeiâs hands, he completely ripped away his own disguise, roaring in anger.
Li Yifei casually hung up the phone and threw it to the soldier, barking, "Get lost!"
The soldier clenched his teeth, then cradling his hand, he led his people away. The lackeys followed suit, dejected and not leaving behind any bold declarations. Their idol had just been taken out with ease; the six of them didnât dare to muster that courage.
Just then, He Fangqing shook her head and said, "This Yan Changshun has really gone too far."
Li Yifei gave a faint smile and replied, "A cornered dog will jump over a wall, but Iâm curious to see what he can pull off."
Michelle hesitated before speaking, "Honey, weâre in the provincial city. If thereâs any trouble, it could be quite problematic. Once we get the approval document sorted, thereâs no need to persist in this feud with him."
Li Yifei wrapped an arm around Michelleâs shoulder, "He dared to target my wife, and as an official, heâs simply a menace. Removing him would be a blessing for the people."
Michelle opened her mouth but said nothing, knowing Li Yifei made sense. Yet, she worried since they were in the provincial city, where Director Yan definitely held significant cloutâit might not be so easy to handle him.
Li Yifei had his own thoughts. Dealing with Director Yan was a minor matter. Sooner or later, he would come into contact with the provinceâs influential families. He would definitely need to grow his influence here, and although the Ye family and Brother Hu had already made headway, helping them solve some problems now could be advantageous for his own development.
The trio sat in the hotel for less than half an hour when they heard a knock on the door.
Li Yifei spoke evenly, "Come in."
The door opened, and two sturdy men in black suits entered first, scanning the room warily before nodding towards the person behind them. A man in his forties then came in, followed by two more robust men.
These four brawny men all exuded an air of ruggedness, the kind thatâs not feigned but emanates from their very bones. With just one look, Li Yifei knew they must have military backgrounds, likely from special forces, and had seen real combat, maybe even taken lives on the battlefield. Otherwise, they wouldnât possess such an imposing presence.
The man in the middle wasnât tall, yet he carried a certain authority. He now stood before Li Yifei, staring intently at him.
Li Yifei gestured to them and said, "Have a seat."
At that moment, all four men frowned. Li Yifei remained seated without even standing up, speaking with casual indifference, much like a leader summoning a subordinate, which they found quite uncomfortable.
The middle man showed some restraint and took a seat in front of Li Yifei, inquiring, "How should I address you?"
"Li Yifei," he replied blandly, stating his name.
"You seem unfamiliar. Brother, you werenât mingling in the provincial city before, were you?"
"Thatâs not important."
The manâs brow furrowed, but one of the sturdy men behind him couldnât contain his impatience and bellowed. Reaching out to grab Li Yifeiâs shoulder, he said, "Kid, you stand up when you speak to Brother Zhao."
With a quick lift of his palm, Li Yifei had already grasped the manâs wrist, and with a gentle release, the fellow staggered back three steps before stabilizing, his face instantly showing astonishment. Although Li Yifeiâs move was simple, he knew that the effortless deflection and the fact that he was forced back three steps signified that Li Yifei was a true expertâa group of four might not even match up to him.
Li Yifei glanced at the man who reached out and said, "Considering you were once a soldier, I wonât hurt you."
"You used to serve as well?" The sturdy man immediately asked, eyes wide with question.
Li Yifei didnât respond, which was as good as a confirmation.
"May I ask which unit were you with, brother?"
"You wouldnât know of it."
The manâs expression changed. Although he too was from the special forces, there were many such units in Huaxia, most publicly known for nothing extraordinary. But a few were the elite of the elite, and it was clear that Li Yifei came from one of those.
"I am Zhao Gong, and Iâd indeed like to make your acquaintance," said the seated man with an increase of courtesy in his voice after gauging Li Yifei. He had paid a high price for these four subordinates who had served him well over the years. He knew the strength of his menâall capable of taking on over a dozen others. And now, they looked at Li Yifei with a kind of reverence, indicating that this was not someone to be trifled with.
Li Yifei lit a cigarette and said, "Zhao Gong, I donât mind befriending you, but let me advise you to stay out of Yan Changshunâs business. I am certainly going to handle him."
Zhao Gongâs brows furrowed, and he said, "Brother, Iâve done my research. Is it that Director Yan couldnât resist his desires? After all, he didnât truly lay hands on your woman. In the underworld, we leave some room for maneuver so we can face each other again in the future. I want to mediate this matter. If you have any demands, feel free to voice them. I can make decisions on behalf of Director Yan."
Li Yifei shook his head, "This matter is non-negotiable."
"Donât be so absolute, brother. Iâm telling you, Iâm dealing with this matter. If you insist on being bull-headed, then Iâll have no choice but to offend you. I donât play by any rules in the underworld. You might be strong, but can you beat all of my brothers? And is your family equally strong?"
Li Yifeiâs eyes narrowed, a chill flashing within them as he said, "Are you threatening me with my family?"
"Thatâs one way to interpret it," Zhao Gong replied coldly, maintaining his gaze on Li Yifei. Despite not being a dominant figure in the provincial city, he held some status. And although Li Yifei was formidable, he was but one man, and Zhao Gong was far from intimidated.
"Thatâs good to know. No matter who you work for or what you do, Iâll tell you this: if you think of touching my family, thereâs only one outcome... and thatâs death!"
Fury instantly surfaced on Zhao Gongâs face, but Li Yifeiâs gaze injected him with a piercing coldness. He could actually feel that Li Yifei meant every word, and the four men around him now stood guard, tense and alert. They could sense the overwhelming combativeness emanating from Li Yifei.
They had combativeness, too, enough to make ordinary opponentsâ knees weaken without even fighting, but now they felt utterly powerless against Li Yifeiâs formidable aura. It seemed that the moment Li Yifei made a move, their only option would be to wait for death.
Just then, the sound of hasty footsteps came from outside, followed by a swarm of people rushing in.