Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1331 - 1381: Desperate Counterkill

The violent explosion almost killed Li Yifei, but it also created an opportunity for him. The thick smoke and debris instantly concealed his figure, making him invisible to the snipers perched above.

The three snipers, positioned on either side of the cliff, were now trying their best to locate Li Yifei. The moment he showed himself, they would not hesitate to pull the trigger.

However, they were deeply shocked. As snipers, at this range, with no cover for the target, a single one of them could have easily taken him down. Yet, with three snipers and three rifles, they still hadn’t managed to kill Li Yifei. Such a feat demonstrated an extraordinary level of reflex and awareness.

Inwardly, they couldn’t help but admire Li Yifei. It was an admiration that welled up from the depths of their hearts. But this admiration did not affect their resolve; they continued to search tirelessly for an opportunity.

The smoke finally began to clear, revealing the situation below the canyon with increasing clarity. But other than a pile of rubble, there was no trace of any person. The three snipers exchanged uneasy glances. They had clearly seen Li Yifei retreat just before the explosion and were certain he hadn’t exited. So why couldn’t they find him now?

Moreover, even if Li Yifei had somehow evaded them, there was still a large group of gunmen stationed outside. It was impossible for him to have escaped without drawing a single shot.

Li Yifei hadn’t escaped. He was still within the canyon, but he wasn’t on the ground. Instead, he was tucked away in a crevice blasted open on the cliff above. Before climbing up, he had brought along a slender stone weighing at least a hundred pounds.

At the moment, he used that piece of stone to shield himself. He also knew there was only one sniper on this side of the cliff and had pinpointed his position. Using the stone to block the sniper’s line of sight, he remained undetected.

For now, he was safe, but rushing out directly wasn’t part of Li Yifei’s plan. Given that his enemies had laid such an elaborate trap, the mouth of the canyon was undoubtedly heavily fortified. It might even be under stricter guard than the rest. Therefore, he couldn’t make his move yet.

In his arms, Na Yi was still trembling uncontrollably. The girl had never experienced such peril. While her village did use gunpowder for hunting, those simple hunting rifles were nothing compared to the magnitude of this explosion. fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

Moreover, these people were clearly out to kill Li Yifei, which made her even more terrified.

However, looking at Li Yifei’s calm expression and sharp, unwavering gaze, Na Yi’s fear began to dissipate. Her eyes stayed fixed on him, as if being with this man rendered even the gravest danger powerless to harm her.

From above, faint voices could be heard. Li Yifei shrank further back into the crevice, taking Na Yi with him. Na Yi instinctively clung tightly to his waist, pressing her face against his chest. She knew this allowed Li Yifei to move freely without her being a burden.

With her ear against his chest, Na Yi could hear Li Yifei’s strong, steady heartbeat. Even in such dire circumstances, his heartbeat remained calm and unwavering. This man was incredibly powerful. What could possibly sustain such inner composure in moments like these?

Now, voices not only came from above but also from below. Though she couldn’t understand what they were saying, Na Yi discerned that at least a dozen people were present.

"Damn it, where is he? Where the hell did he go?" a man cursed angrily.

"Boss, we’ve been keeping watch from up here. There’s no way he could have retreated. Either he went out the front or he’s buried under this rubble."

"There’s no way he got out the front. If he had, we would’ve seen him and shot him full of holes by now. That means it’s more likely he was killed in the explosion and is buried under the debris."

"That’s impossible. I saw him retreat just before the explosion. But the smoke was so thick afterward that we lost sight of him."

This analysis heightened their tension. If Li Yifei wasn’t dead but had gone into hiding, it meant a master like him could be planning a sudden attack on them, putting them all in grave danger.

They weren’t wrong. Li Yifei was precisely waiting for his opportunity—waiting for them to enter his range. Now that they were below, his Flying Needles could fully unleash their threat. A cold, murderous smile appeared on his face. Li Yifei gently patted Na Yi on the shoulder, then reached back to grab her arm.

Na Yi froze, not understanding what Li Yifei intended to do, but on impulse, she tightened her grip around him.

Li Yifei pointed outside, then smiled reassuringly at Na Yi before pointing at the ground they were on.

Na Yi wasn’t sure if she understood his meaning. Panic flashed across her face as she shook her head desperately, clinging even tighter to his waist.

Li Yifei sighed inwardly; the language barrier was annoying. But he had no choice—he had to eliminate these people. Otherwise, they would eventually discover him. He patted Na Yi’s shoulder again before hugging her tightly. When she lifted her head, he pointed outside once more, his smile widening in encouragement.

Na Yi still shook her head vigorously, refusing to let go.

Li Yifei was exasperated. With no other option, he lightly tapped the crook of Na Yi’s elbow, numbing her arms. He gently pried her arms off, then grabbed her arm and shook his head slightly. Planting one foot against the large stone slab, he pushed off, sending the boulder sliding down. His figure darted out immediately, following the boulder’s descent.

Na Yi almost cried out in alarm but quickly leaned over to watch. She saw Li Yifei leap onto the stone slab, riding it downward. The sight was terrifying; the drop was over ten meters. How could he survive such a fall?

Standing atop the boulder, Li Yifei suddenly flicked his wrist, sending several Flying Needles upward. The three snipers above posed the greatest threat, so they had to be dealt with first.

The snipers spotted the descending boulder and quickly noticed Li Yifei upon it. Rifles raised, they prepared to fire, but they never got the chance. A split second later, consciousness eluded them forever. They would never wake again.

Meanwhile, the group below remained unaware that the three snipers had been taken out. They tensed up at the sight of the falling boulder but couldn’t see anyone on it from below. Calmly and methodically, they simply stepped aside to avoid it.

"Li Yifei is there!" At that moment, someone farther away caught sight of Li Yifei from the side and shouted, opening fire immediately.

But it was too late. Li Yifei’s Flying Needles were already in play, striking with lethal precision. He aimed to kill without hesitation this time.

The Flying Needle technique, once already formidable, had grown even deadlier after his mastery of Innate Vital Energy through Dual Cultivation. The needles were now faster than bullets. Aside from the first man who managed to fire a shot, the others didn’t even have time to touch their triggers before succumbing to Li Yifei’s attack.

In mere moments, over ten bodies littered the ground.

Yet Li Yifei deliberately left one survivor. He needed answers—who was behind this attack? Who had sent these men? And what other plans did they have?

This ambush was unexpected. It meant the people who targeted Xu Yingying with the Worm had orchestrated all this to lure him here for their trap.

"Li Yifei!" Na Yi’s voice called him from above.

Li Yifei hesitated briefly but quickly climbed back up the rock face. He couldn’t risk the girl losing her balance and falling in her panic.

As soon as he reached the top, Na Yi threw her arms around him. Li Yifei patted her shoulder before carrying her back down the cliff together. Na Yi glanced at the lifeless bodies below, utterly confused. How could those people who had been fine moments ago suddenly stop moving?

Li Yifei didn’t bother explaining; there was no point. He walked toward one of the fallen men and kicked him awake. The man reflexively reached for his gun, but upon seeing Li Yifei standing calmly before him, he froze.

"Golden Eagle truly lives up to his name," the man, a middle-aged mercenary, said with a wry smile.

Li Yifei stared at him steadily. "Who sent you?" he asked slowly.

The man chuckled frankly, "We’re just mercenaries. We take jobs for money. As for who wants you dead, I honestly don’t know. There’s a phone here, but whether you can make contact is beyond me."

Li Yifei studied the man’s eyes for a long moment before nodding. "Any other plans?" he asked.

"My mission was simply to kill you. I don’t know anything else. Golden Eagle, I’ve told you everything I know. Please, grant me a quick death."

Li Yifei offered no reply. Hugging Na Yi, he turned and walked away. The man waited until Li Yifei had moved about ten meters away before grabbing his gun and trying to fire. But an unbearable pain in his head ended his efforts. His strength faded instantly, his wide-open eyes unfocused as he fell lifelessly to the ground.

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