Chapter 2361: Chapter 2425: Discovery of a Cave Dwelling

Two days later, Zhao Weiguo arrived early with a stack of documents. It had been quite a hassle for him to gather 2.1 billion in a short time, but cash still wasn’t enough, so he brought some properties intended for collateral. This was also why he came a day early, to show his sincerity, after all, these things were different from what Li Yifei wanted.

Li Yifei glanced at the cash and the properties worth about five or six hundred million. Most were residential developments, but there were also two commercial office buildings, which were decent properties. It showed that this guy didn’t dare to use inferior properties to fool him.

Li Yifei took a cursory look and handed the documents over to Hu Yu’er, who was more familiar with the situation. She examined them carefully and nodded. Only then did Li Yifei say, "Your attitude is good. Let this be a lesson learned and don’t repeat your mistakes."

"Yes, Mr. Li, I have fully reflected and will not walk down the crooked path again!" Zhao Weiguo said sincerely.

Just based on his actions in this matter, Li Yifei saw him in a slightly better light. This guy was adaptable and resilient, and compared to some other second-generation Zhao family members, Li Yifei thought he had potential.

With that in mind, he said, "Good. As you know, at my level, I’ve long surpassed worldly laws, but I won’t easily make things difficult for someone!"

"I understand, Mr. Li. This is the only time. If I mess up again, you can just kill me." Outwardly Zhao Weiguo appeared nervous and humble, but inside, he felt a bit eager. If by resolving this he could forge a connection with Li Yifei, it would be a huge advantage... If Li Yifei could assist him in the future second-generation struggles for the family inheritance, or even the position of family head, his chances of success would be significantly higher.

If he truly succeeded, then spending 2.1 billion would be immensely worthwhile.

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "Alright, go handle the paperwork with the lawyers. Do no evil, don’t fear ghosts knocking at your door!"

Zhao Weiguo nodded repeatedly, then stood up to apologize again to Hu Yu’er, "Miss Hu, I must apologize again. I was foolish before, but under Mr. Li’s criticism and guidance, I have realized my mistakes deeply and will surely correct my ways."

Hu Yu’er stifled a laugh and said, "I hope your words match your actions!"

"They will, they will."

With this matter wrapped up, Li Yifei collected 2.1 billion from Zhao Weiguo of the Zhao family’s Southern Sky dominance, and gave one billion to Hu Yu’er. As for the properties, Li Yifei waved his hand generously, placing them in Hu Yu’er’s hands, and said, "My home is in Ning Province. If I don’t give this to you, should I come here to manage it myself?"

Hu Yu’er certainly refused, but unfortunately, Li Yifei had already walked away casually. Looking at the stack of documents in her arms, Hu Yu’er bit her lips and muttered for a long time, "I originally wanted to support you, but now it turns out you’ve supported me. How quickly things change in this world!"

Li Yifei naturally didn’t hear these words. After a two-day adjustment, he had regained his peak state, confident he could handle even the two Zhao family elders if they came together.

Upstairs, Li Yifei was on the phone with Murong Yuanqing. The old man called to inquire about Li Yifei’s situation in Southern Sky. Yifei casually recounted what had happened. After listening, Murong Yuanqing was slightly shocked and said, "What did those two elders look like when you killed them? Describe it to me carefully."

"Ah, okay!" Seeing Murong Yuanqing’s seriousness, Li Yifei thought for a moment and described the incident in detail. The old man sighed deeply and said, "The net of heaven is vast and sparse but never misses. These two evil spirits have been hiding for years, and who would have thought they’d meet their end at your hands. Hahaha, lad, you’ve done a great deed!"

"I don’t get it. Their techniques were somewhat sinister, but..."

"You don’t know; it goes back decades..." Murong Yuanqing explained to Li Yifei about the twin demons of Southern Sky.

Upon hearing this, Li Yifei was also infuriated and said, "Who would have thought there were such things. This Zhao family is too despicable!"

"Enough, the Zhao family is still a meritorious family, and even the authorities won’t make things too difficult for them. You’ve already killed the people involved, so I believe the Zhao family will restrain itself. I’ll also send someone to give them a reminder, and I’m sure they’ll behave much better," Murong Yuanqing said.

Li Yifei nodded repeatedly, and after a few affirmative responses, Murong Yuanqing said, "Alright, there’s nothing else, just wanted to give you a call. In a few days, a few of us old folks would like to visit you and Jiang Ningxiang’s child!"

"Of course, you’re always welcome. In fact, there’s no need for you to guard the Capital City anymore, so you can definitely stay with us for a while. If you find it too noisy, I’ll have someone find a peaceful and scenic location to build a manor just for your relaxation and enjoyment..."

"Save your goodwill. When have I ever had the leisure? Maybe only when I’m dead can I truly rest."

"Please don’t say that. You can’t pass away without first teaching my son," Li Yifei quickly said.

Murong Yuanqing immediately joked, "Just now you were advising me to rest, and now you’re rushing me to teach your son?"

"Two different things, two different things! You can stay with us and teach in passing!" Li Yifei said thick-skinned.

"Get lost!" Murong Yuanqing said with disdain.

Before hanging up, Li Yifei remembered something and quickly said, "Senior, senior, please wait a moment, I have a matter I’d like to consult you about."

"Spit it out if you have to!" Murong Yuanqing replied.

Li Yifei hesitated for a moment, then said, "I accidentally discovered a place..."

After speaking about the discovery underwater, Murong Yuanqing was silent for a while, and Li Yifei couldn’t help but ask, "Senior, are you still listening?"

"Describe the appearance of that thing to me again!" Murong Yuanqing suddenly asked urgently.

Li Yifei quickly described it again, and the old man on the other side started breathing heavily. After a minute, he excitedly said, "According to your description, it could very well... it could very well be an ancient cavern!"

"An ancient cavern?" Li Yifei was stunned, then said, "Isn’t it just a place of evil? The aura there is very sinister, and there’s a more than three-meter-long electric eel guarding it..."

"Do evil cults not have caverns?" Murong Yuanqing retorted.

"Senior, you’re right, evil cults should indeed have caverns!" Li Yifei hurriedly responded.

"Whew, whether evil cult or righteous path, if it truly is an ancient cavern left behind, it would be a tremendous find for us descendants, maybe even change many things..." Murong Yuanqing said up to this point and, fearing Li Yifei still didn’t understand, reminded, "Do you recall the Kunlun journey?"

Boom! Li Yifei’s heart resonated with the revelation, and with the reminder, he immediately thought of the Kunlun Stone Wall... That was also an ancient cavern, and although things inside have spoiled over the years, the acquired Innate Vital Energy and the subsequent series of changes have greatly benefited Li Yifei.

"Senior, are you speaking the truth?" Li Yifei quickly asked.

"I can’t be certain, but it’s highly possible!" Murong Yuanqing replied.

Whew, Li Yifei clenched his fists, still very excited, and continued, "If that’s the case, it would be amazing! Senior, will you have time soon to come explore it with me?"

"I’m not going. With you there, I’m very reassured, but you must keep this news blocked off. It’s not like the Kunlun Stone Wall; this place is so elusive that it’s hard to find. Your discovered location is by the sea, and perhaps someone has already sensed something..."

"Hold on, senior, there’s something I don’t understand. Those small copper pillars have hollow interiors that release that kind of evil qi. Even if it truly is an ancient cavern, is it really worth exploring? I have a gut feeling it’s bound to be dangerous!"

"Whether it’s worth it depends on your curiosity about what’s opposite. Regarding good and evil... I once heard a wise master say: If it’s beneficial to me, it’s good; if it’s harmful, it’s evil. So, what is good, what is evil? You learned martial arts and cultivation but seldom bully others. But some people learn only to oppress others afterward..."

"I understand now, so you think I should explore this place?" Li Yifei asked.

Murong Yuanqing laughed and said, "You punk, even if I told you not to explore, would you let it go?"

"Well... I wouldn’t give up!" Li Yifei replied sheepishly.

"That’s it; if you’re feeling uncertain and want me to back you up, that’s fine. Wait until I finish things here, and I’ll come with you. But if you’re impatient, go ahead and check it out first, though make sure to stay safe. If it is truly an ancient cavern, it might be incredibly dangerous inside!" Murong Yuanqing advised.

Li Yifei nodded and said, "Okay, I understand, I’ll test it out first. If I can’t manage alone, I might have to trouble you, senior!"

"Alright, I’ve agreed to this for now," Murong Yuanqing replied.

After hanging up, Li Yifei remained a bit excited. Kunlun Stone Wall, Island of All Beings; these places were all ancient caverns left behind. Both locations also had great treasures. The Mohist War Blade, Mohist War Sword, Innate Vital Energy were all obtained from these places, and without the support of Innate Vital Energy over the past few years, Li Yifei might have perished with no trace left.

Thinking about this, Li Yifei chuckled, rubbed his chin with his hand, and said, "Seems like I’ve got some good luck. Just driving off into the sea leads to incredible finds."

"Knock, knock, knock!" The sound of knocking interrupted Li Yifei’s moment of triumph. He came to his senses, walked to the door, opened it, and saw Hu Yu’er standing there. She just had a bath, her hair still wet and loose, wearing a thin nightgown, and was looking at Li Yifei mischievously.