Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 2049 - 2112: Mohist War Chooses Its Master
Damn! Li Yifei immediately stood up excitedly and asked with wide eyes, "Really?"
Qingqiu said, "There are two possibilities. One is that this girl has some mark or blood on her that Mohist War hates, so its Sword Soul is driving it to kill Su Lio. The second is that Mohist War was awakened by Su Lio, intending to recognize a master, and I lean towards the latter. After all, Mohist War indeed didn’t have any murderous intent just now. If it wanted to kill, I would definitely have felt the killing intent."
I didn’t feel it either, Li Yifei nodded, then a great joy emerged. If it’s the latter, doesn’t it mean... it means that one of the three Mohist War weapons forged during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, now the only one discovered, is going to reappear, and it recognizes someone from its own kind as its master.
At this moment, Qingqiu looked at Li Yifei with a strange expression. Not understanding, Li Yifei cupped his hands and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that, Elder?"
"Are you willing?" Qingqiu asked coldly.
Hmm? Li Yifei immediately realized what the other party was asking. He glanced at the bewildered Su Lio and smiled, saying, "What’s there to be unwilling about? If Mohist War recognizes Ali as its master, I should be happy!"
"Oh." Qingqiu then fell silent, and after Su Lio calmed down a bit, she looked at her and asked, "Mohist War recognizes a master, what do you think?"
"Me?" Su Lio pointed at herself, then instinctively looked at Li Yifei. Seeing he said nothing, Su Lio frowned, appearing somewhat worried, and said, "Elder Qingqiu, I don’t really have any thoughts, it wasn’t intentional."
"Silly girl, it’s not about whether it’s intentional or not. Elder Qingqiu is asking if you want Mohist War. It appeared because it heard your call, so the decision now is yours!" Li Yifei helped to explain.
Hearing this, Su Lio’s eyebrows twitched, her big eyes looking very innocent. She was very envious of Qingqiu, but this belonged to Li Yifei. It didn’t seem right to take it. Thinking that Li Yifei had already helped her a lot, Su Lio hesitated.
"Don’t look at me. If Mohist War recognizes you as its master, I couldn’t be happier. Otherwise, it would just be an ornament, useless. If given to you, and if you can really use it, it would help you. At least in dealing with a few small thugs, there would be no problem." Li Yifei saw her worry and smiled to persuade.
Speaking of this, the worry in Su Lio’s eyes gradually faded, and then she heard Xu Shanshan say, "Ali, you should decide quickly. This is a good opportunity."
"Alright!" Su Lio thought for dozens of seconds, then nodded, saying, "Then I’ll try, but I don’t know how to subdue it, or rather, how to let it recognize a master."
The three of them looked at Qingqiu, with inquiries in their eyes.
Qingqiu told them the specific method, but after listening, Li Yifei shook his head and said, "This might not work."
"Hmm?" Qingqiu looked at Li Yifei with slight displeasure, thinking he was backing out.
Su Lio also looked at Li Yifei, seemingly asking for clarification.
"Ali’s health isn’t great, she has Sky Yin Absolute Vein, and it’s already very severe. If according to Elder Qingqiu’s method, I’m afraid her body can’t bear it. Also, you mentioned, the process of recognition could be very violent, I’m worried..."
Li Yifei was not backing out, he wasn’t attached to Mohist War. After all, they all belonged to their own people; whoever got it was the same. Of course, if an outsider suddenly had Mohist War acknowledge them, Li Yifei would probably be very unhappy.
"Sky Yin Absolute Vein?" Qingqiu was slightly stunned, looking a bit astonished. She could tell Su Lio’s health wasn’t great, but she didn’t know it was this bad. Although Mohist War isn’t a Divine Artifact, the process of recognition would consume a lot, and with Su Lio’s physical condition, she probably couldn’t withstand it.
Li Yifei explained Su Lio’s condition, and Qingqiu shook her head, saying, "Then forget it, Su Lio’s body can’t handle it, even if the three of us help her, there is still significant risk."
Upon hearing this, Su Lio’s face immediately stiffened. She very much hoped to get a weapon, even if she couldn’t use it, but her body... Su Lio bit her lip, her face pale, looking at Li Yifei with longing eyes.
Li Yifei was also silent. He hadn’t experienced weapon recognition and didn’t know what dangers it involved, but... Su Lio really wanted it. Li Yifei gritted his teeth; he and Elder Su had a consensus, or rather a preparation in their hearts. Given Su Lio’s current condition, even if he could continuously help her input True Qi to suppress the cold, it probably wouldn’t last long, and she might not live for a few more years, unless he could break through again and reach that unspeakable realm.
Unfortunately, that realm is too mysterious. Even people like Murong Yuanqing couldn’t glimpse anything of it, so reaching that level to defy fate and change her constitution was indeed difficult.
Living one more day is one more day; being able to live a day is a happy day. This was the thought of Li Yifei, even Elder Su, but everyone overlooked a problem, which was Su Lio’s thoughts. After coming to the Li family, Su Lio’s mood indeed improved a lot, living every day with a group of people. However, she also knew she was struggling every day, and hope was slim. Upon seeing Mohist War, Su Lio’s long-suppressed unwilling heart finally burst forth.
In the silence, Su Lio clenched her fists, mustered her courage, and said, "I want to try."
The voice wasn’t loud, and confidence wasn’t strong, but the tone was very determined. Li Yifei immediately wanted to deny her, but facing Su Lio’s eyes, he couldn’t say those words of refusal. He really didn’t know how to reject Su Lio.
If it were a normal matter, Li Yifei would immediately refuse, not indulging Su Lio’s whims. But this time, it was Mohist War actively recognizing a master, and she liked it so much, Li Yifei honestly couldn’t bring himself to say no.
Xu Shanshan’s mouth moved, seemingly wanting to persuade as well, but when the words came to her lips, she couldn’t say them either.
Qingqiu shook her head, saying, "Your body doesn’t allow it and probably can’t withstand the power of Mohist War’s recognition, but... if you can let it recognize you, it could help improve your body a bit, at least it won’t be as bad as it is now and you can live a few more years."
"Really?" Li Yifei couldn’t help but ask, as he didn’t think letting the weapon recognize a master had this benefit.
"Yes, it’s true. When my weapon recognized a master back then, it also granted me some benefits," Qingqiu nodded.
"In that case..." Li Yifei looked at Su Lio and asked, "What can we do to help her?"
"You mentioned before that you’ve helped her by using the Yang Qi to suppress the cold, so during recognition, you’ll need to do the same, suppress the cold with Yang Qi. Also, you need to guard her heart meridian, as her internal meridians are very fragile and could burst with slight inattention, which would be dangerous."
Li Yifei nodded, the two points mentioned were within his abilities, but doing both simultaneously would consume a lot of mental energy. Of course, for Su Lio’s small wish, Li Yifei would do his best.
Seeing him nod, a hint of joy appeared in Su Lio’s eyes, and she grinned, appreciatively nodding at Li Yifei.
"Then, now we still have one more hurdle to overcome!" Xu Shanshan had also accepted Su Lio’s request, and after the discussion was over, she said, the rest looked over, Xu Shanshan continued, "It’s Elder Su’s side, as a grandfather, he must know about this matter, otherwise in case..."
"That’s right, we should let Elder Su know, and if he doesn’t agree, then Ali... you shouldn’t insist, okay?" Li Yifei gazed at Su Lio.
Su Lio bit her lip, gently nodded, and said, "Okay, if grandpa doesn’t agree, then I... then I’ll give up."
Li Yifei took out his phone, contacted Old Master Su. After a while, the call was answered. Typically, Li Yifei would give Su a call after a period. The other end took the call, listened to what Li Yifei said, and Old Master Su was silent for a full minute. He already knew this was Su Lio’s meaning.
A minute later, Old Master Su said, "If Ali insists, then let her try. With you there, and Qingqiu there, I feel reassured."
Initially, Li Yifei wanted to ask Su if he wanted to come over; after all, recognition wasn’t urgent. But Old Master Su’s words ended that need. He nodded, "Elder Su, rest assured, I will do my utmost to protect Ali."
"Thank you, and also thank Qingqiu for me. Old friends for many years, it’s unexpected to reunite in such a way," Old Master Su sighed.
Following that, Li Yifei handed the phone to Su Lio, who sweetly called grandpa and said she’d visit him once this was over. Li Yifei felt a faint soreness watching Su Lio’s smile.
After hanging up the call, Su Lio sniffed, forced a smile, and said, "Let me thank everyone in advance, thank Brother Yifei, thank Sister Shanshan, and especially thank Granny Qingqiu. Whether successful or not, I want to try at least once, one of my few moments of craziness."
Just like a patient with congenital heart disease, whose weak heart can’t withstand strenuous activities, if such a patient still wants to exercise, it’s risking their life. Su Lio’s frailty doesn’t just concern the heart; under the influence of Sky Yin Absolute Vein, her entire body is fragile, like a porcelain doll. If it weren’t for the miraculous means of Elder Su over the years, Su Lio might have died long ago.
She wants to be crazy once; let her be crazy once. Even if she fails... at least she won’t have regrets, Li Yifei thought, his heart growing increasingly heavy.
Xu Shanshan also clenched her fists. In the end, it mainly relied on Li Yifei, as Qingqiu and Xu Shanshan couldn’t offer much help. Of course, in the worst-case scenario, the two of them could help Su Lio hold on for a while. Now, all they could do was pray that the worst wouldn’t happen.
