Chapter 112: Chapter 99: The Great Path is not Walked Alone_2
“The student did not an to conceal intentionally, it’s just…”
Li Fei was about to bow but was stopped by Shangguan Xiao with a gesture of her hand:
“There’s no need for more words, I know the character of your senior brother well; he would certainly not approve of what you’ve done.”
Li Fei fell silent.
Shangguan Xiao smiled and said, “Even though your teacher may not approve, the things you have done are very much to my liking. As your aunt, I must say, you’ve done a great job!”
Upon hearing this, Li Fei also revealed a smile.
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In fact, before he ca, he had carefully analyzed that the person who could open a Qingyuan Fist Village must have a different personality from Hao Yi. Although Hao Yi might not approve of what he had done, it did not necessarily an the other party wouldn’t.
Now it seed that the result was much better than he had anticipated.
“Thank you, Aunt, no, Aunty, for your approval!”
Li Fei bowed again to Shangguan Xiao.
“Aiyah, you child, you’re just too polite.”
Shangguan Xiao’s face was filled with smiles, and the more she looked at Li Fei, the more pleasing he beca to her:
“Co, co, co, let’s sit and talk.”
So the two sat down and started to chat.
Li Fei first talked about how he had been taken in as a student by Hao Yi, what he had learned from Hao Yi afterward, and what Implant he had chosen.
He then spoke of the things he had done as the Green-faced Ghost and why he did them.
Li Fei was candid from start to finish, not hiding his true intentions, except he did not ntion the Myriad Blood Pearl, nor why he had his current strength.
Shangguan Xiao also had no intentions of prying into these things; she even took the initiative to say to Li Fei:
“Everyone has secrets, and not even the closest of kin can be completely candid. You don’t need to tell everything; I only need to be sure that your character is upstanding and that you have done nothing to disgrace our school.”
In fact, a large reason why Li Fei dared to co to Shangguan Xiao and reveal his identity was because he trusted Hao Yi. With this teacher backing him, he dared to take the risk.
However, after conversing with Shangguan Xiao, his impression of this ‘future aunt’ had also improved, and he began to establish a preliminary trust.
“Aunty, the reason I’ve co to see you is indeed because the Chief’s faction and the Tiger Saber Gang are about to join forces against Qingyuan Fist Village.”
After the conversation concluded, Li Fei began to address the serious matters:
“My uncle is the Captain of the first team of the Inspection Bureau, and I have obtained reliable information from him that the Inspection Bureau has already begun drafting plans for an Attack against Qingyuan Fist Village!”
If Shangguan Xiao were not to be his aunt, and if there were no connection to Hao Yi, Li Fei would not be too concerned about this alliance. But now he genuinely wanted to help Shangguan Xiao resolve this crisis.
Shangguan Xiao’s expression also turned serious:
“What are your thoughts?”
Li Fei looked at her:
“The Chief’s faction and the Tiger Saber Gang are joining forces, at the end of the day, because neither side can deal with the other at the mont. It just so happens that they have a reason to join forces and absorb other powers. But if the balance between them is disrupted, they will not necessarily continue to work together.”
“Hmm, so you are thinking of killing Zhang Mingze?”
Shangguan Xiao asked.
Li Fei smiled.
He found that his aunt was indeed formidable, not just in terms of personal strength.
“The Tiger Saber Gang deliberately leaked information, broadcasting loudly that Zhang Mingze will be released from prison, acquitted of all charges tomorrow. One reason is to boost their own morale, especially since their mbers have just been killed by in quite a number. Without showing so strength, others might begin to suspect that the Tiger Saber Gang is weakening. The second reason is to lure into action, as there’s no better response than dealing with the Green-faced Ghost.”
Li Fei explained, “So if we can kill him tomorrow upon Zhang Mingze’s release from prison, under the public’s watchful gaze, two things will happen. First, the Tiger Saber Gang’s influence will suffer a massive blow. Second, without Zhang Mingze, their Master, the Tiger Saber Gang would be like a bird without wings!”
Shangguan Xiao nodded, picking up where Li Fei left off: “If that happens, the Chief’s faction will probably have no intention to deal with Qingyuan Fist Village anymore. Instead, they might turn their attention on the Tiger Saber Gang since the opportunity is rare.”
Li Fei: “Maybe at that point, the Chief’s faction will even co to you, Aunty, hoping to ally with you.”
Shangguan Xiao smiled and scrutinized Li Fei:
“Are you really only 17 years old?”
Li Fei was startled, unsure of how to respond.
Shangguan Xiao did not dwell on the question and asked:
“Do you have a concrete plan for tomorrow to join in killing Zhang Mingze?”
“I have a plan.”
Li Fei nodded, “But first, I need to confirm a few things.”
Shangguan Xiao responded, “Ask away.”
“First, Aunt Master, you are at the Tao Foundation Stage, correct?”
“Right.”
“Second, who else in Xing City is at the Tao Foundation Stage? Who do they side with?”
“Not to ntion your master, there’s also the Chief of Zhi Ge Court, Yan Yichen. He is from the Tiger Saber Gang’s side. However, he hasn’t made a move over so many years and has rarely dealt with any matters, spending most of his ti in reclusion. Additionally, there is an old ancestor from the Chen Family who has been in seclusion, whether he has died or has already broken through to the Tao Foundation Stage, no one knows. Aside from these, there are no other Tao Foundation Stage experts in the bounds of Xing City, at least none that I’m aware of.”
Li Fei nodded, then suddenly rembered the ti when he was assimilating the Steel Armor Implant, and Martial Arts Hall’s special instructor, Wang Qitai, ca with his granddaughter Wang Fengqing to demand the Implant. At that ti, Wang Fengqing said she had just broken through to the Tao Foundation Stage.
A third-year student from Wu’an University was already a Tao Foundation Stage expert, and counting in all of Xing City, there were only three Tao Foundation Stage individuals.
From this perspective, Wang Fengqing probably must be considered an outstanding prodigy within Wuda, right?
Li Fei mused inwardly while growing more curious about Wuda.
“The third question, Aunt Master, if you were to face the Chief of the Zhi Ge Court, how confident are you of winning?” Li Fei continued to inquire.
Shangguan Xiao replied confidently, with a smile, “Although I have never seen that Yan Yichen in action, I’ve heard so rumors. It took him nearly ten years to barely assimilate the third type of Implant, and after that, he has been stumbling in his seclusions. Against such a Tao Foundation Stage, I can’t say I’m guaranteed to win, but he definitely can’t do anything to !”
Li Fei nodded. It seed that there could be a vast gap between those at the sa Tao Foundation Stage.
“The last question, please could you tell about all the masters in Qingyuan Fist Village, the Chief’s faction, and the Tiger Saber Gang,” said Li Fei.
Shangguan Xiao laughed, “You are quite thorough, no wonder so many people can’t catch the Green-faced Ghost.”
Li Fei humbly replied, “It’s just being cautious.”
“Being cautious is good.”
Shangguan Xiao then detailed the intelligence she gathered to Li Fei.
After hearing her account, Li Fei finally had a preliminary understanding of all the martial arts experts in Xing City.
“I already have a plan.”
Li Fei thought through his plan once more, ensuring there were no omissions, before speaking to Shangguan Xiao, “If Yan Yichen doesn’t make a move in tomorrow’s battle, we have almost a 100% chance of victory. Even if Yan Yichen does take action, we still have at least a 70% chance of winning!”
“Are you so confident?”
Shangguan Xiao looked at Li Fei with a smile full of delight, the more she observed, the more she felt her senior brother’s vision was excellent for having taken such a good student.
Li Fei nodded, “I wouldn’t dare gamble with Aunt Master’s safety.”
In fact, the odds he ntioned did not even take into account the upgraded state of the Myriad Blood Pearl.
Because he did not yet know the form the Myriad Blood Pearl would take after the upgrade, nor if it would unlock new Blood Soul Skills?
So, if the Myriad Blood Pearl completed the upgrade tomorrow and unlocked powerful Blood Soul Skills, the victory odds that Li Fei ntioned would be even higher!
“Good, Aunt Master believes in you.”
Shangguan Xiao said to Li Fei, “Aunt Master is willing to make a move tomorrow, not only for the safety of the Fist Village but also because Aunt Master believes what you’re doing is right. Go ahead with your plan, you have Aunt Master’s support!”
Li Fei felt warmth in his heart.
The two had never t before, and just because he was Hao Yi’s student, combined with the conversation they had today, she was willing to trust him so much and join him in tomorrow’s risky adventure, which deeply touched him.
After the argunt he had with Hao Yi that day, Li Fei had decided to walk his path alone.
The path he chose, even if unsupported by anyone else, he would walk firmly onward.
But now, having t Shangguan Xiao, he realized that being trusted and supported unconditionally by soone was also a rare happiness.
“I will not let you down!”
Li Fei stood up and bowed deeply to Shangguan Xiao.
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