Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1455 - 1504: 20 Billion US Dollars

Li Yifei finished bandaging the wound, thought for a moment, and found his pants from the bundle, tossing them to Sophia, saying, "Put these on. Try not to move around too much for the next few days. You can stay here tonight."

Sophia acknowledged with a hum, grabbed the pants, stood up, and put them on. She wasn’t shy anymore and didn’t care if Li Yifei saw her underwear, even though it was very sheer and sexy.

Li Yifei turned his back, not taking advantage of his disciple.

Once Sophia had dressed, Li Yifei asked, "Have you eaten dinner?"

Sophia paused slightly, shook her head, and said, "I forgot..."

"Wait here, the little shop by the door has good noodles," Li Yifei said as he walked out.

It’s worth mentioning—whether a Huaxia person who doesn’t know Japanese can freely move around here. Li Yifei’s answer is, absolutely yes. Although the pronunciation is different, many Japanese characters have similar meanings to those in the Chinese language, so Li Yifei had no problem buying medicine and noodles.

Returning to the room with the noodles, Sophia was staring at the moon outside the window in a daze. Seeing Li Yifei come back, she quickly turned around and approached him.

"Master, why does it... feel so itchy, as if someone is tickling me with hair..." Sophia asked as she took the noodles and placed them on the table.

Glancing at her, Li Yifei said, "It’s True Qi. You’re lucky; the True Qi suddenly became obedient, so you will heal faster."

Sophia responded with an "oh," sat by the table, and looked at the noodles, thinking they smelled delicious.

Li Yifei picked up his phone and sent a message to the women at home letting them know he was safe. In less than a minute, he received their replies, to which he responded one by one.

Sophia started eating the noodles, finding them extremely delicious. In no time, she finished not only the noodles but also drank all the soup.

Li Yifei also finished texting and sent a few words to one of Koboto Kobayashi’s emails.

The small inn had a bed, but only one. Beside the dining table was a small tatami mat, and Sophia, very aware, sat on the tatami. Since Li Yifei had told her to stay, she hadn’t thought of leaving.

Li Yifei returned the noodle bowls, and when he came back, Sophia was already lying down, fully dressed.

"You sleep on the bed. I’ll sleep here," Li Yifei said after glancing around upon his return.

Sophia hurriedly waved her hand, saying, "No, no, Master, I can sleep here. It’s okay."

"Stop fussing. You’re injured. Go sleep on the bed; I can sleep anywhere."

"But... you’re the master."

"When I was in the army, I could sleep under any conditions."

Sophia’s mouth moved as she thought to herself, when I was an assassin, I also had to sleep under any conditions. Of course, she wouldn’t say it aloud, but she was quite happy inside, so she got up and moved to the bed, sitting on it while looking at Li Yifei, who sat cross-legged on the tatami.

The night passed without a word. Li Yifei sat cross-legged all night, meditating and adjusting his body to its best state. In contrast, Sophia tossed and turned for a long time before finally falling asleep around midnight.

Li Yifei’s unusual tenderness towards Sophia made her feel anxious. This uneasy feeling stemmed from the upcoming battle in a few days. Since arriving in Japan, everyone Sophia met, either didn’t know who Yanagio Inujiro was or treated him as some divine existence.

This proved the old man’s formidable reputation. Li Yifei’s sudden kindness made Sophia suspect that maybe he too realized she might not survive the upcoming days, so he was treating her nicer...

Sophia’s guess was correct. Li Yifei did have a bit of this thought in his mind, a thought he hadn’t revealed to anyone and kept deeply hidden. At home, he concealed it even more thoroughly, only showing traces of it here in this foreign land, in front of Sophia.

But it was just a bit. Li Yifei seldom showed gentleness since meeting Sophia. He simply thought it felt right and went with it, unknowingly leading Sophia to ponder so much.

In the morning, Li Yifei woke up, and Sophia awoke at the same time. Smiling, Li Yifei asked her about her leg. Sophia quickly replied that it felt much better and she could now walk without pain.

Li Yifei held Sophia’s thigh, channeling some True Qi into it. This time, luck wasn’t on their side, and the Innate Vital Energy didn’t overflow, only leaving Sophia with a tingling sensation.

After washing, Li Yifei went out to buy breakfast. After the two finished eating, Li Yifei picked up his phone, glanced at it, opened an email, and a few seconds later it automatically destroyed itself.

"Master, are you going out?"

"Yes, Koboto Kobayashi wants to meet me. You can stay here; there’s no need to accompany me."

Sophia’s words were cut off—she had wanted to suggest going with Li Yifei, but hearing this, she simply said, "I might need to go out as well, to gather some things."

"Then let’s act separately. Tonight... you should come back, and I’ll change your bandages again."

Sophia nodded quickly, and Li Yifei, too, responded with a hum, pocketed some cash and cards, and left.

A few minutes later, Sophia also headed out. The innkeeper was surprised to see her, astounded with his mouth wide open. Japanese people generally have a natural liking for Europeans and Americans, even a bit of respect. Seeing the beautiful Sophia walk out of the Huaxia man’s room made the young innkeeper envy to the point of death.

Li Yifei took a taxi and arrived at the place Koboto Kobayashi mentioned. It was a small tea house, far from the city center. As Li Yifei walked in, a woman in a kimono immediately approached him, bowed to him, and led him inside.

Koboto Kobayashi was respectfully waiting for Li Yifei in the innermost private room. Upon seeing Li Yifei, he bent his waist to a fifty-degree angle.

After the woman in the kimono left, Koboto Kobayashi said, "Mr. Golden Eagle, hello."

Li Yifei responded with a small sound of acknowledgment, sat down, and noticed that tea and other refreshments had been prepared. He took a sip and said, "You may sit as well."

"Yes. Thank you, Mr. Golden Eagle." Koboto Kobayashi quickly sat down. While Li Yifei sat casually, he knelt respectfully.

"Is there anything you want to say?" Li Yifei asked softly.

Koboto Kobayashi hurriedly said, "Yes, there is something I need to tell you."

Li Yifei raised an eyebrow, signaling for Koboto Kobayashi to speak.

"Lord Yanagio Inujiro... he is skilled with blades, carrying both a long and short one. They are reputedly made by the best swordsmiths in all of Japan, so... you should also bring a weapon, otherwise, you will be at a disadvantage."

"I specialize in guns, but I can’t exactly bring one," Li Yifei chuckled.

Koboto Kobayashi let out an awkward sound and said, "Perhaps I am overthinking it, but... it’s best to be prepared."

"Hmm, next point."

"This time, the fault lies with the Yamaguchi Group, I assure you. I will definitely take care of Motoharu later on..." At this, Koboto Kobayashi glanced at Li Yifei with some trepidation.

Li Yifei wore a slight smile and said indifferently, "Is the next sentence going to be a request for my assistance?"

"Oh, no no no, I am truly sorry. Such things have happened within the Yamaguchi Group, and now Motoharu is rallying many people under the banner of Lord Yanagio Inujiro. With just my strength, it is indeed challenging to deal with..."

Li Yifei gently chuckled, and Koboto Kobayashi immediately prostrated himself before Li Yifei, not daring to say more.

"You know my temperament. If anyone crosses me, I won’t let it go, so there’s no need to probe with such words. But likewise, I also detest those who plot against me..."

"Yes, yes, yes, I was wrong. Mr. Golden Eagle, please don’t be angry; I truly have no alternative... I will compensate you."

"Let’s talk about compensation."

"Money. The Yamaguchi Group has substantial funds. Once Motoharu is dealt with, I will be the sole authority within the Yamaguchi Group, and by then, I will control a large amount of money. Last year alone, the Yamaguchi Group’s revenue reached three hundred billion US dollars. After necessary expenses, several hundred billion dollars remain as profit."

Li Yifei held the teacup. Upon hearing about several hundred billion dollars, he couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows.

The Li family was already considered a significant clan, engaging in business wars with the Sunx and Song families, which only involved mobilizing around ten billion in funds, already astonishing many. For an Underworld organization like the Yamaguchi Group to have three hundred billion in annual income, still in US dollars, with net profits of several hundred billion, how could it not tempt him?

Seeing Li Yifei remain silent, Koboto Kobayashi steeled his resolve and said, "As long as you, Mr. Golden Eagle, help me... I will find a way to transfer a year’s revenue to you."

"A year’s?" Li Yifei asked softly.

"Yes, one year’s. There may be some fluctuations, but... I can guarantee at least two hundred billion."

Li Yifei took a sip of tea, chuckled, and said, "I won’t make this difficult for you. Just two hundred billion, and I will help you solve the issue, provided that I can defeat Yanagio Inujiro, of course."

Koboto Kobayashi raised his head and forced a dry laugh, looking somewhat awkward.

"You will definitely win; you are Mr. Golden Eagle."

"Why are you so sure I will win?"

Koboto Kobayashi wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought to himself, if you don’t win, I will also face misfortune, and my outcome will be no better than yours. I might even implicate my family. Internal power struggles within the Yamaguchi Group are also extremely brutal; the victor controls everything, while the loser... some suffer a fate worse than death.

Since he couldn’t say that, Koboto Kobayashi awkwardly said, "I just believe you can win. Because you are too powerful."

Li Yifei smiled ambiguously, accepting that he and Koboto Kobayashi had reached an agreement.

He didn’t expect to gain any valuable information from Koboto Kobayashi, as what the other party knew probably wasn’t more than what he knew. Koboto Kobayashi indeed didn’t know much; to them, Yanagio Inujiro was also a mystery, a legend.

Li Yifei didn’t stay long with Koboto Kobayashi, but he did leave him with some instructions.

Just after he left Koboto Kobayashi, Li Yifei unexpectedly received a call. Seeing the number, he contemplated for a few seconds before hanging up.