Super Soldier in the City

Only half a day passed when Li Yifei received information. The information couldn’t identify the precise identities of those people, but a direction was established. One of the people, the one Laxman identified as having defeated him, was called Ma Xingyun.

Information about the others is still pending confirmation, but recognizing one person means the others aren’t far from being identified.

Ma Xingyun, his grandfather’s name is Ma Guang. Li Yifei is not unfamiliar with his grandfather, or rather has known him for a long time, because Ma Guang is none other than the one from the Five Great Masters of Southeast, Northwest, Central whom belongs to the West...

He is still alive but rarely leaves the Western Region, continuously guarding it. As one of the Five Great Masters, Ma Guang is extremely mysterious, although not as mysterious as the Central Master, but more mysterious than the other three.

Li Yifei hasn’t heard of Ma Guang coming out, not even in recent decades. When Murong Yuanqing introduced him initially, he didn’t say much, only that Ma Guang had a peculiar personality prone to killing. Later, Ma Guang renounced the secular world, seeking to suppress his murderous urges with Buddhist nature.

Li Yifei considers himself to have killed many, but when compared to Ma Guang, he’s still too weak. The latter’s hands have claimed tens of thousands of lives of bandits, and more invaders from the past, not just the devils, but other invading countries.

And Ma Xingyun is Ma Guang’s grandson, the legitimate eldest grandson, exceedingly talented. He was cultivated with great care by Ma Guang from an early age, becoming an Innate Expert in his youth. If Li Yifei’s rise was like a comet, gaining fame within a few years, at least among Northern cultivators, Li Yifei currently has established a reputation. Then Ma Xingyun was famous from a young age, even Murong Yuanqing and others knew of his existence and knew he became an Innate Expert at a young age with limitless potential.

Of course, Li Yifei didn’t know these initially. It was upon seeing the data that he learned about Ma Xingyun and understood his connection with Ma Guang.

It was precisely this relationship that made Li Yifei frown. One of the Five Great Masters... Ma Guang’s grandson, the Innate Expert Ma Xingyun, is involved in this matter, and seemingly the strongest amongst them. They’ve acquired a drone and sold it to the Americans...

Li Yifei suddenly found it difficult to understand these people. If figures like Murong Yuanqing and Elder Su, pillars of the nation and reclusive masters, wanted money, billions wouldn’t be hard to procure. Even if they directly reached out to the nation, the nation would have to consider it.

This should also apply to Ma Guang, even if he’s been in the Western Region for decades, he couldn’t possibly lack money, right? What Li Yifei finds hard to comprehend is selling the nation out for billions in ’petty cash’? Especially considering Ma Xingyun is a hero’s descendant and an Innate Expert with unlimited potential, what is his purpose in doing this?

Li Yifei recollects the facial image in the video and compares it to the image in the data. There’s no mistake; it is Ma Xingyun. So, why did he choose to do this?

The squad leader of the Flying Hawk Squad is exceptional and represents the top-tier combat prowess among ordinary Huaxia people, holding a transcendental status. But compared to someone like Ma Xingyun, they are indeed a notch below. If there is a connection between the two, the affiliative relationship should have the former ranking lower than the latter, which is why in the video, the person was saying that the Flying Hawk Squad is a joke. Because to cultivators, the Flying Hawk Squad indeed isn’t impressive, or perhaps it’s because Ma Xingyun’s men, when facing the Flying Hawk Squad, naturally hold a superior status...

Li Yifei’s eyes stared blankly, tongue unconsciously pressing against the roof of his mouth, weighing the pros and cons. This development, if it truly progresses this way, involves some very significant figures...

Alright, even if Ma Xingyun truly has issues, it doesn’t mean Ma Guang does. Li Yifei still feels this possibility is small; he is unwilling to believe any of the Five Great Masters, Huaxia’s guardians, have problems.

Seeing Elder Su, Murong Yuanqing, and others diligently guarding the country for decades, Li Yifei subjectively refuses to think that way, although it is possible... who can guarantee not defecting?

Breathing out heavily, Li Yifei pulled out a cigarette and took two heavy puffs, muttering to himself: "Maybe I’m overthinking it, or perhaps this is some kind of mission? I’ve been out for a few years, it’s normal not to know about changes, much less it’s possible despite being with the Flying Hawk Squad constantly. Doesn’t mean I should know about this matter. Maybe it’s a misunderstanding, perhaps the military or nation has its plans."

Thinking this way, Li Yifei felt better, but soon thought again, if that’s the case, he still needs to ask, lest by impulsively messing up their plans.

Standing up, Li Yifei understood such a likelihood is small, more likely those people are just betraying the nation!

But still, it needs to be verified, Li Yifei calculates his own rights. Utilizing the ultra-high permissions of the Phantom Squad, he enters the internal classified system to start looking for top-secret missions from recent years, which takes some time because a large country like Huaxia doesn’t have a few top-secret files each year. Three hours later, he lifts his head and rubs his eyes, confirming he didn’t find such a task among the files within his permissions.

Beyond his permissions... tasks and secrets responsible directly to leaders exist, even as a member of the Phantom Squad, he is not allowed to view them. However, a mission of such a level shouldn’t have such high secrecy permissions.

Li Yifei scratched his head. Unconsciously, he has already smoked most of a pack of cigarettes. Clicking his tongue, Li Yifei crushes the cigarette pack and decides to ask Murong Yuanqing. The other basically holds the highest permissions, second only to the leaders’ permissions, though there are secrets beyond his touch, it’s still more than Li Yifei controls.

Murong Yuanqing answered the call, and after understanding the intention, didn’t ask Li Yifei why he was doing this, simply replied: "No such task. Although I don’t inquire about military matters, if there were such a mission, I would remember it. If even I haven’t received it, there are only two possibilities: either it doesn’t exist, or... the other party is deliberately hiding."

"Looks like it’s the latter!" Li Yifei nodded, not waiting for Murong Yuanqing to inquire, he said: "Senior, I initially only told you about this matter, also to have you help me with advice."

"Alright, tell me!" Murong Yuanqing rarely hears Li Yifei being so serious.

Li Yifei briefly explained, and Murong Yuanqing on the other end listened with a shock. When Li Yifei finished, he hurriedly asked: "Yifei, I know you’re not one to joke, and you’ve started investigating. Yet, I still find it hard to believe, based on what you’ve said, the Global Hawk Drone was shipped from domestic sources, sold to the Americans, and Ma Guang’s grandson was involved or leading this action."

"It happened multiple times. They’ve collaborated several times with the people I’ve located, not just drones but also some high-end technology, all domestic items strictly forbidden from export, let alone leakage!" Li Yifei spoke quickly: "Therefore, if it’s confirmed not a special assignment, then it can definitely be affirmed they are betraying the nation!"

Betraying the nation! These two words have occurred many times in Murong Yuanqing’s world, and heard many times. They’ve solved such cases personally many times, but in recent years, indeed haven’t heard about it. Spies are uncovered every year, but inter-country spies during peace aren’t as deadly now. Upon hearing the words ’betraying the nation’, Murong Yuanqing was momentarily stunned.

A full minute later, Murong Yuanqing solemnly spoke: "Yifei, I believe your judgment and understand the meaning of your call. This is a significant issue. If it truly involves Ma Guang’s grandson or he is partaking, then... it’s indeed a big affair for you. The people you face will be far more formidable than before. I understand Ma Guang, he’s protective. Yet, I must say... regardless of who the other party is, this issue must be thoroughly investigated. I and Old Su are both your backers. If Old Ma dares do something treacherous, I’ll be the first to confront him, let alone his grandson!"

Li Yifei clenched the phone, naturally brave in nature. Murong Yuanqing’s words were a powerful confidence booster. With this assurance, Li Yifei wouldn’t fear if it escalates.

Frankly, he is a Huaxia person, destined to spend his life in Huaxia. If it gets too big, involving those elders, tainting their twilight years, Li Yifei wouldn’t feel at ease.

Taking a deep breath, Li Yifei said, "Senior, I also believe in checking facts. Initially, I didn’t want to alarm you, preferring to investigate secretly first. It initially related to the Flying Hawk Squad members, so I needed to clarify this. Unexpectedly, the investigation unveiled such matters, making further inquiry imperative, regardless if Ma Xingyun is involved, we must ascertain."

"Indeed, regardless of who the other party is, any daring to commit such actions must face punishment. We will not tolerate traitors, once discovered, severe penalties are a must!" Murong Yuanqing spoke vigorously, asserting firmly.

Li Yifei felt reassured, promptly saying, "So, for now, if I find any updates, I’ll report immediately, allowing senior to prepare accordingly."

"Yes, approach this matter cautiously. I suspect it’s more complex because like you, I can’t think of their purpose. At such stature, there’s no need for these actions, but they’re doing it, making it hard to comprehend." Murong Yuanqing said.

Li Yifei put the phone down, clenching his fist. At least now he can exclude the possibility of the other party executing a task.