Li Yifei had always thought that the strength of the five contemporary great masters was roughly the same, so he once believed that he had truly stepped into the ranks of powerful figures. After all, when sparring with Murong Yuanqing, as long as it wasn’t a fight to the death, it would take a long time to decide victory or defeat, and the outcome remained uncertain.

He even had the mindset to fight that mysterious master one day, but now, hearing from the contemporary master Murong Yuanqing that even he doesn’t know the opponent’s background and has always believed the opponent to be mysterious and powerful for many years.

Li Yifei couldn’t help but click his tongue, then heard Murong Yuanqing say, "Fortunately, he’s on our side. If he stood on the enemy’s side back then, our fate might have been different!"

"So, this master is truly strong!"

"Yes, all these years I’ve reached the point where I have enough confidence and courage to face anyone, but when facing him, I still have no certainty whatsoever. I have no idea what the outcome would be, perhaps the opponent could subdue me as soon as he makes a move, or maybe... I could hold my ground against him. In any case, this person is too mysterious, which is why he bears the title ’Middle Mysterious.’ He’s mysterious to the extent that we don’t know where his strength truly lies."

"Could it be... he has reached that Indescribable Realm, which allows him to conceal himself and not be detected by us? On that day, I only felt the opponent was unfathomable, though not afraid to battle him, yet reluctant to do so."

"I don’t know, but it probably isn’t the case, hmm, it probably isn’t!" Murong Yuanqing couldn’t be certain, but he primarily did not believe it, considering that realm is too terrifying. Thinking about this, he said, "Indescribable Realm, as far as I know, no one has reached it in the past two to three hundred years. Of course, I can only say I haven’t seen or heard of anyone reaching it; as for whether there are hidden Great Powers out there who’ve reached that realm, that’s hard to say."

"But, senior, you’re already at the pinnacle of this realm. If the other party is still at the realm of Innate Experts, shouldn’t you at least perceive something, even if unclear...?"

Murong Yuanqing shook his head and said, "It’s not that we dare not think, but we don’t want to think. We old veterans spend our whole lives trying to reach that Indescribable Realm. If now you tell me Middle Mysterious has already reached it, well, I’m unwilling to believe that." 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"Should I still go then?" Li Yifei asked.

"You... can go, or not!" Murong Yuanqing didn’t really answer. Li Yifei turned and asked, "You’re not going, Senior?"

"No, I wasn’t invited, so naturally I won’t go. Besides, if I go, I won’t be able to resist making a move. If I’m taught a harsh lesson, it’d be too humiliating; I’m too old to be beaten up again." Murong Yuanqing laughed first as he said this, then added, "If he’s been secluded in the Capital City all these years, he would’ve appeared to meet me long ago. Since he hasn’t appeared for so many years, clearly he doesn’t want to meet me, so why should I go? Moreover, you’re going for your grandfather’s matter!"

"Alright, I’ll go and meet this mysterious senior!" Li Yifei decided, a sense of anticipation in his eyes as he said, "I really want to test this senior’s skills!"

"Hehe, observe his attitude. If he lets you visit again, it means there’s fate between you two. Obtaining an opportunity wouldn’t be bad, but..." Murong Yuanqing paused slightly.

Li Yifei inquired, "Please speak, Elder Murong."

"Words hold seven points of truth and three of reserve; I don’t know him well, so I can’t give you any warnings." Murong Yuanqing spoke solemnly, and Li Yifei couldn’t treat it lightly either. He solemnly nodded, saying, "I will remember this."

"Hmm, I’ll be in the Capital City for the next few days. If anything happens, you can come find me!" Murong Yuanqing said.

"Senior, regarding that other issue..."

"You’ve already discussed it that day. I think when they return, they’ll each keep watch, although their opinion is... since Noah’s Ark Organization hasn’t made any significant moves, we shouldn’t act first either. We should investigate secretly, be aware and cautious. Besides, since you were schemed against, don’t rush to respond; we need to understand their intentions first. Publicly provoking hatred between the two major organizations, or even countries, when these are the most powerful countries in the world today, is either madness or... they have enough confidence. If it’s the latter, we must also be cautious."

"Senior, may I ask one more thing?" Li Yifei had long anticipated this outcome. Seeing Murong Yuanqing nod, he asked, "Is Master Void’s death related to this organization? Also, was that attack you encountered linked to Noah’s Ark?"

Li Yifei originally didn’t suspect this layer, but at that instant just now, he suddenly had this guess. Since the incident happened, Murong Yuanqing had been investigating, and Li Yifei didn’t know if there was any clue.

If even Murong Yuanqing couldn’t uncover the truth, then the opponent’s strength must be very formidable. After all, Murong Yuanqing could mobilize the entire nation’s resources to probe this matter.

Murong Yuanqing nodded, saying, "My trail has gone cold. I had traced it to a person, but that person suddenly disappeared, leaving no trace behind as though evaporating from the world. After investigating for a long time, there was no sign of the person; now I suspect someone else might be behind him. Either he’s been completely silenced, or he’s escaped beyond our sphere of influence, out of this country."

"Then Elder Murong, you must also be careful." Li Yifei nodded.

"Hmm, I’m alright. They won’t ambush me a second time. Otherwise, these hundred-plus years would’ve been for nothing. But you, boy, having gone through this affair, must act more cautiously in the future. Although it’s a peaceful era now, there’ll unavoidably be demons and evil spirits causing trouble. Since Noah’s Ark Organization managed to assassinate you once, they might attempt a second time, so you must be vigilant."

"I will remember that!" Li Yifei replied solemnly. Murong Yuanqing, however, waved his hand and said, "Alright, sit down. No need to be so polite. I consider you a junior, almost as my disciple. Watching you develop in a better direction makes me happy, even in death."

"Senior... you should keep living well, and also you haven’t started educating my son!" Li Yifei laughed.

When Li Yifei mentioned his son, Murong Yuanqing’s demeanor changed; Murong Yuanqing and many experts from that era either were childless or their descendants lacked talent, having died early. Of course, there were those who had thriving offspring, but Murong Yuanqing was childless, and the disciple he took betrayed him. In this sense, he had a miserable experience. In recent years, the thing that made the old man happiest was actually meeting Li Yifei and taking him as a sort-of disciple.

Witnessing Li Yifei grow, especially in such an unimaginable speed, rising in just a few years to a stature comparable with these old guys, was a great surprise for Murong Yuanqing in his later years.

And after seeing Li Yifei and Jiang Ningxiang’s child, Murong Yuanqing was overjoyed. This child, the offspring of two Innate Experts, exhibited immense talent and potential right at birth. If properly nurtured from a young age, Murong Yuanqing believed this child might be the greatest genius of the past century.

This perspective wasn’t just his own; it was the common opinion among those elders from Li family’s visiting elders back then. That’s why these old masters quarreled to be the child’s mentor, wanting to impart cultivation techniques and various knowledge as soon as the child could understand. Of course, this depends on whether the child himself desires to learn, and whether his temperament is suitable; otherwise, it would also be difficult.

"You don’t need to say; I have to teach this child well. Although you and Jiang Ningxiang are Innate Experts, your child’s potential surpasses yours. He’s hands down the most talented and gifted I’ve seen, and I’m impatient to witness how he’ll be once grown. Perhaps, he might even breakthrough to the Indescribable Realm!"

Listening to others praise his child, Li Yifei was also pleased, nodding repeatedly, saying, "Then I’ll trouble Senior to give it your all."

"Utter nonsense, of course I’ll give it my all!" Murong Yuanqing’s expression changed, chastising with a sentence, "First worry about your own matters; are you going tomorrow or the day after?"

"Tomorrow."

"Hmm, get a good rest. Who knows if he’ll set you any tricky challenge tomorrow, so you can respond well! I don’t have any method to help Old Su extend life; human life span is always fixed. Forcefully defying fate to change one’s life is extremely difficult!"

"That’s why I’m going to give it a try!" said Li Yifei. Since Murong Yuanqing had no way, yet that mysterious master claimed he had a way, Li Yifei could only try; this opportunity couldn’t be missed.

This matter was decided here, and Li Yifei gained some understanding of that mysterious master. Since the other could possibly be the Middle Mysterious, the most mysterious master, Li Yifei would respect him and adopt a seeking attitude. As long as the master didn’t make excessive demands, Li Yifei was willing to consent.

After leaving Murong Yuanqing, Li Yifei received a call from Old Su, inviting him back for dinner, so he drove back. Upon arriving, he noticed Old Su didn’t look good, ordering Li Yifei not to go tomorrow.

"Grandpa, I’ve identified the person; there won’t be any danger."

"What’s the identity?" Old Su frowned.

"He’s one of the five great master experts, but the most mysterious one, nicknamed Middle Mysterious; surely you know a bit about him." Li Yifei said.

Sure enough, hearing these three words, Old Su’s face showed surprise. He immediately asked, "You’re sure?"

"I can’t be completely certain, but Elder Murong guesses it’s him. Elder Murong couldn’t think of a second person besides him."

"If it’s him... that’s fine. This Middle Mysterious Senior contributed greatly; I never expected the mysterious expert I encountered during a lamb soup incident years back to be him..." Old Su looked extremely surprised.