Chapter 2450: Chapter 2514: Either You Die or I Perish
Li Yifei stayed at the Aoki Family for two days, helping Aoki Ryota recover physically. Aoki Reiko was deeply grateful, as Li Yifei not only saved her, but also her father, making him a great benefactor to the Aoki Family.
Of course, Aoki Reiko still...did not tell her father about her relationship with Li Yifei. But it didn’t really matter; although it would be discovered sooner or later, it didn’t matter if it was delayed a bit. Aoki Ryota seemed happy seeing his daughter’s mood was good, while Aoki Takeshi had become an idiot, needing constant care. The Aoki Family could hire a hundred people to look after him.
In Aoki Ryota’s view, this situation was... still okay; at least he wasn’t born an idiot. Arranging a woman for him to have a child with, would leave descendants on his elder brother’s side, and he could take care of the child’s growth. Being an idiot was better than being dead, that’s Aoki Ryota’s thought. As for whether he still resented this nephew... he was already an idiot, what does it matter to resent or not resent.
Li Yifei hadn’t faced any assassinations in the past few days, but he needed to leave the Aoki Family because there were likely many eyes watching them, unknowingly affecting the Aoki Family greatly... Li Yifei still told Aoki Ryota and his daughter about this, urging them to be cautious.
"Yifei, in that case, I won’t keep you here any longer. But rest assured, the Aoki Family will no longer collaborate with the Noah’s Ark Organization, neither now nor in the future." Aoki Ryota said.
Li Yifei nodded and said, "It’s troubling Uncle Aoki. Noah’s Ark is an extremely insane organization and has already caught the attention of the entire world. It’s bound to self-destruct eventually, keeping away from it is necessary."
"Yes, it’s my past negligence to blame; otherwise, these things wouldn’t have happened." Aoki Ryota said.
"Uncle, this matter has passed. Please pay attention!" Li Yifei said.
Aoki Reiko saw Li Yifei and the Saintess off. The Saintess glanced at the two and said, "I’ll go to the car first, you guys talk."
"Thank you, Sister Yanzi!" Aoki Reiko said in Chinese language.
The Saintess smiled at her, waved her hand, and walked away.
Alone, Li Yifei said to Aoki Reiko, "Now that the wish has been fulfilled, you should embrace a new life. During this time, you can focus on what you want to do. Once I’ve dealt with my issues, I can bring you home!"
"Dear... Yifei, you go handle your stuff. Actually, finding you has already been the biggest wish of my life. Now not only have I found you, but I can also be with you. So what does such separation matter? I’m very content and very happy."
"Is that your true feelings?"
"Of course it’s my true feelings."
"Then why can’t you even say ’dear’?"
"I’m... somewhat shy!" Aoki Reiko said, biting her lip, and after a few seconds, she suddenly raised her head, opened her arms, hugged Li Yifei, pressed her face against his, saying, "Dear, I love you!"
"I love you too, take care of yourself and your father!"
"Uh-huh, you go ahead, be extra cautious. Some things can be done by others besides you." Aoki Reiko said.
Li Yifei nodded, knowing in his heart that some things indeed could only be done by him. Aoki Reiko wasn’t aware of how severe the situation was, but Li Yifei knew that Noah’s Ark had already developed a significant sign; that is******, the drugs they developed could cause human genetic mutation, where the good outcome is becoming something similar to humans; the bad outcome could turn people directly into beasts, losing intelligence, which is terrifying.
Those who have read the Resident Evil and similar novels and films know that if such a virus or drug is indeed developed, the entire world could be affected within a very short time, given the current developed transportation and dense living environment of humanity. The spread of the virus would be difficult to stop.
If someone within the organization, say the captain, crazily develops this drug and spreads it, it would be extremely frightening.
Now, since a direct confrontation with Noah’s Ark has occurred, Li Yifei intends to persist to the end—either you die, or I perish.
"GOODBYE KISS?" Li Yifei raised an eyebrow. Aoki Reiko glanced back; the gate blocked the sight, so her father shouldn’t see, Aoki Reiko thought, and she pursed her lips, stood on tiptoe, and offered her lips.
Aoki Ryota was somewhat stunned seeing this scene through the video, and then suddenly understood. No wonder his daughter changed so much this time. As a father, he thought she had let go of that matter, but didn’t expect she had developed to this point with Li Yifei...
This... could be considered a good thing, right? Aoki Ryota suddenly thought of Li Yifei’s identity and family, and his expression turned a bit dismal. Li Yifei had so many women, even though he was very capable, a remarkable figure of the era, but as parents, how many would wish for their daughter to share a man with other women?
So when Aoki Reiko bid farewell to Li Yifei, wiping her lips, and walked back with a red face, she saw Aoki Ryota’s face tense up, making her heart skip a beat.
"Reiko, we haven’t chatted properly in some time, have we?" Aoki Ryota said.
Aoki Reiko responded with a nod, "Dad, what do you want to talk about?"
"What do you want to tell Dad?" Aoki Ryota looked towards the gate, making Aoki Reiko understand, she pouted and said, "Dad, about Yifei and me... did you see?"
"Dad doesn’t want to interfere with your life or choices, but you need to know, he is a married man with so many women, you..."
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"Dad, alright, I won’t hide it from you anymore. I wasn’t fully prepared, but since you found out, I’ll just tell you the truth!" Aoki Reiko raised her voice. Aoki Ryota frowned and said, "What’s the matter? Have you two already..."
Aoki Reiko then explained the situation involving Li Yifei and Mr. Mu Fei to Aoki Ryota. Initially, Aoki Ryota didn’t believe it, but as Aoki Reiko explained confidently, Aoki Ryota was left speechless, unable to find a reason to refute.
He understood his daughter’s deep affection; her heart was stubborn. Now that the two had become one, how could he stop her? After a long pause, he sighed and said, "If that’s the case, then I bless you both. But this is your choice, and you’ll have to bear the joys and sorrows yourself."
"Okay, Dad, I’ll remember!" Aoki Reiko nodded vigorously.
Li Yifei’s phone rang, displaying an unfamiliar number. Glancing at the number, Li Yifei frowned and said to the Saintess next to him, "It’s a Korean number."
"Reiko?"
"No."
"Then answer it; either it’s a wrong number or they’re really looking for you," the Saintess said with a smile.
"Hmm." Li Yifei parked the car by the roadside and answered the call. A not too unfamiliar voice, which he hadn’t heard in a long time, came from the other end.
"Park Sung-ho?" Li Yifei slightly furrowed his brow. Besides that drug-using Pseudo Master, he couldn’t think of anyone else.
"I didn’t expect Mr. Li would still remember me!" Park Sung-ho said, laughing, "I’m truly honored!"
"Haha, I’m surprised too." Li Yifei responded.
"Mr. Li, I heard you’re in Japan now. I’m actually in the same area. If convenient, could I invite you for a meal?" Park Sung-ho asked.
A person from the Noah’s Ark Organization, someone who couldn’t be won over initially and then tried to kill him, appears again and asks for a meal?
Is this a Hongmen Banquet? Li Yifei first thought of this possibility, so he chuckled lightly and said, "Do we have that kind of relationship?"
"Yes, of course, Mr. Li. After all, we once cooperated, and though times have changed, perhaps there are misunderstandings between us now. Hence, we should meet, have a meal together, chat things out, and clear up any misunderstandings to prevent further discord!"
"Is that so?" Li Yifei replied noncommittally. Park Sung-ho quickly added, "Yes, I’m already at the restaurant waiting!"
"Haha, alright, I haven’t eaten yet. Just tell me the place." Li Yifei said.
Relieved, Park Sung-ho firmly held his phone, named a restaurant, and gave the address. Naturally, it was in the same city as Li Yifei and not far.
After hanging up, Li Yifei explained to the Saintess and said, "See, who knows how many eyes are watching us around. These people dare not fight, don’t want to die, making it really awkward for us!"
This statement made the Saintess laugh; she covered her mouth and said, "Maybe he really has something, anyway... for us, he doesn’t stand a chance. Even if it’s a Hongmen Banquet, we can eat it steadily."
"That’s true, haha, so what if it’s a Hongmen Banquet? With you by my side, there’s nowhere in this world I wouldn’t dare to go." Li Yifei said spiritedly.
The Saintess agreed, "I kind of understand what Yingying and the others meant."
"What did they say?"
"It’s probably a poem: ’One should wield the sword, fighting all around, while I play the zither, following my love’s ups and downs.’"
Hearing this, Li Yifei put his arm around the Saintess’s shoulder and squeezed gently, saying, "With you all saying such things, I’m even more motivated."
"Let’s go, this person might be representing the Noah’s Ark Organization. I guess they’re seeking peace."
"Seeking peace?" Li Yifei raised his brows.
"You just mentioned, they can’t beat us and don’t want to die, so they have to send an envoy to negotiate peace," said the Saintess.
"Seeking peace..." Li Yifei squinted. They had consecutively taken down four of the Twelve Zodiac Sacred Beasts from Noah’s Ark and later killed Xuanwu among the Four Sacred Beasts and severely injured Phoenix. This achievement indeed shocked the entire Noah’s Ark Organization, forcing them to reconsider the deadly duo of Li Yifei and the Saintess. Neither Xuanwu nor Phoenix, along with eight top-tier fighters, could surround and kill Li Yifei. How many more masters must they send to kill these two?
This is a big problem!
