Super Soldier in the City

"So what?" Ma Guang said lightly, as if the previous words were wasted, at least it seemed that way. His expression even showed some disdain, as he continued, "Whether what you said is true or not, even if it is true, so what? Especially if it’s false!"

This was unreasonable, and Li Yifei immediately said, "Since Elder Ma, you are convinced that these are all false, then I have nothing more to say!"

"Nothing more to say, what do you mean? What, are you going to continue investigating?"

Li Yifei nodded forcefully twice, saying, "Of course I will investigate, and I must investigate! I don’t care who the traitor is, whether they are ordinary citizens, government officials, or descendants of a great master, to me, they are all the same. It’s not that I am arrogant or in contempt of others, but in the face of national interest, there are no individuals. Elder Ma, you may say my words are empty, but these are my true thoughts. I will investigate and get to the bottom of this matter!"

"Will you pursue anyone?" Ma Guang seemed ready to act. There was no emotion on his face, but Li Yifei felt he was about to act, so he was prepared. Ma Xingyun could mobilize the Great Formation, so Ma Guang certainly could too. After all, he invented it, and Ma Guang’s use must be even more skillful than Ma Xingyun’s, so... Li Yifei needed to treat this situation seriously.

He might even strike first! With this thought, Li Yifei secretly mobilized his True Qi, his Dantian spinning wildly, and the True Qi flowing rapidly through his meridians, bringing his body to its peak speed.

The courtyard became even quieter. Even if the chirping birds hadn’t flown away, they suddenly went silent, not moving at all, as if petrified. There was no wind in the surrounding, the air seemed to be still.

After several dozen seconds, Ma Guang moved, but not to strike. Instead, he stood up suddenly, towering over Li Yifei. He pointed his index finger at Li Yifei and said, "Not bad, you are indeed commendable. You have your own perseverance. Murong didn’t misjudge you."

"Uh..." Li Yifei confirmed he hadn’t misheard. Ma Guang had indeed suddenly changed, and although he wasn’t smiling, the oppressive atmosphere around them was suddenly lifted. Li Yifei slowly asked, "Elder, what do you mean by this?"

Ma Guang tapped his temple and said, "Use your brain; if I, Ma Guang, were someone who shields wrongdoers, you would already be a corpse. This is my territory, protected by the Great Formation. Outside, I can’t do anything to you, but here, killing you wouldn’t be difficult!"

Li Yifei also stood up. Although he understood what the other meant, could it be that he was just testing me? With this thought, Li Yifei said, "Elder Ma, so what is your decision?"

Ma Guang stood with his hands behind his back, wearing a slightly odd expression, and said, "I want you to continue the investigation."

"Huh?" Li Yifei immediately said, "Hasn’t your grandson woken up? Just ask him, and the truth should be evident before the evidence. He can’t deny it."

"He said it wasn’t him." Ma Guang directly replied, "Because of his health, I didn’t question much, hence I’m here to ask you!"

Damn, I knew it was this kind of thing, you believe what your grandson says, but doubt me. Li Yifei almost exploded in anger, but he held back and said, "Elder Ma, do you mean for me to confront your grandson?"

Ma Guang shook his head and said, "Don’t you understand? I want you to continue investigating and find out the truth before making any decisions."

Is this a joke? Li Yifei immediately said, "Forgive me for not understanding, I already have the evidence. Elder Ma, you can confront your grandson to find out the truth. Why have me continue investigating? Even if I were to investigate further, it would be to confront Ma Xingyun. Does it make a difference whether you or I ask?"

Ma Guang turned to stare at Li Yifei, silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed and said, "You really are like Old Murong; he was also stubborn when he was young."

"Elder, you flatter me. If you want to shield your grandson, just say it directly. There’s no need to verbally support me, claiming not to shield anyone, while your actions make it difficult for me and clearly shield your grandson." Li Yifei’s voice grew colder and his tone somewhat unfriendly.

"Hahaha!" Ma Guang laughed at the remark and swiftly said, "Admit you have a temper, the old man has already extracted the facts; those things were indeed done by Xingyun!"

Are you kidding? Li Yifei’s eyes widened, staring at Ma Guang. This old man nearly lied in three parts with one sentence; was he testing me just now? If my stance had been weak, would I have been deceived? If I... Li Yifei’s mouth moved but he eventually didn’t say anything, instead he said, "Elder Ma, since your grandson has already confessed, then my involvement ends here."

"No, your role isn’t over yet. Earlier, I said Xingyun did those things, but he wasn’t the mastermind; someone else is behind it!" Ma Guang said.

Li Yifei raised an eyebrow and asked, "Wang Shaoqing?"

"Yes, that’s the person. It seems like Xingyun was leading, but in reality, he was incited by Wang Shaoqing. Without his influence, Xingyun wouldn’t have done those things. Shameful and ridiculous to say, Xingyun did these things to supplement household expenses, and I am to blame. Early on, I decided that Ma Family’s descendants must not engage in business, and only in recent years have I allowed them out. Before, they all lived in Ma Village, so... billions are not small money to Ma Family. Under that man’s instigation, Xingyun engaged in such dealings!" Ma Guang’s face revealed a touch of shame, feeling both angry and embarrassed that his grandson engaged in acts harmful to the country for money; being one of the Five Great Masters, this brought him deep shame.

Li Yifei calmly said, "Elder, how can you believe such an excuse?"

"No, Li Yifei, this excuse I believe. Xingyun is someone I’ve watched grow up; his character I understand best, and he wouldn’t dare to lie to me!" Ma Guang said seriously, "He isn’t the kind of person who commits grave misdeeds, so naturally, he wouldn’t go too far."

Li Yifei shook his head and said, "That’s not necessarily true. I personally saw your grandson kill without hesitation over a disagreement!"

"That’s why I blame Wang Shaoqing. A perfectly good child was misled into killing casually!"

"It’s typical for parents to blame others when their children go astray instead of looking for the causes within the child."

"You..." Ma Guang glared but then sighed, "Alright, you have a point too, but I still believe Wang Shaoqing is the mastermind. Rest assured, I, Ma Guang, have spent most of my life fighting for the country. Even in these peaceful years, I haven’t forgotten those things; I have my principles!"

"So, Elder Ma, you believe your grandson’s words that he isn’t the mastermind, and that Wang Shaoqing is?"

"Yes, I believe him."

Li Yifei pursed his lips and immediately said, "So, does being not the mastermind allow him to escape punishment?"

"Anyone who has erred must be punished, regardless of who they are. Since you think that way, then come with me; I’ll give you an explanation!" Ma Guang said.

Li Yifei nodded and soon followed Ma Guang into the house. On the bed, Ma Xingyun was lying there, stark naked. Li Yifei saw his legs and arms had been broken, literally snapped off, and especially... there was no bandaging or setting of bones, just left broken like that. Ma Xingyun lay there with acupoints sealed but did not show it. His face showed exposed veins, and his agony was visible. Seeing this surprised Li Yifei, as he hadn’t expected Ma Guang to be so harsh on his own grandson. Li Yifei had been thinking that maybe he would only face light punishment, considering... if the other party truly wanted to shield their grandson, Li Yifei would have few options. He couldn’t fight again after having already done so.

So despite having a strong tone, it ultimately wouldn’t work. Seeing the actions taken, Li Yifei only felt that Ma Guang... was truly ruthless.

Breaking bones without bandaging, this kind of pain would be extreme even for Li Yifei, let alone for someone as pampered as Ma Xingyun.

Ma Guang then said calmly, "I failed in my upbringing, allowing my grandson to commit acts harmful to the country. Although I have long stopped involving myself in military and governmental affairs, I understand the significance of the military’s most advanced technology. Since he dared to commit such acts, whether as mastermind or accomplice, it is unforgivable. Originally, I wanted to kill him, but in my old age, a touch of compassion stopped me. So, Li Yifei, if you believe the matter is severe, that Ma Xingyun and others deserve death to quell public anger, go ahead, I guarantee you nothing will happen to you."

Hiss! Li Yifei drew in a breath, the other’s attitude was resolute, and the tone seemed far from joking. Thus, after a moment of silence, Li Yifei said, "Since Elder Ma has already acted to discipline your grandson, I won’t do more. I only hope Ma Xingyun learns from this and doesn’t repeat such mistakes!"

"Rest assured, he won’t dare again as long as I am alive!" Ma Guang said calmly. After a few seconds of silence, he added, "But as for Wang Shaoqing, he must not be let off. To incite Xingyun to do such things, this kind of person deserves no mercy."

"I’d like to ask, what’s Wang Shaoqing’s background?" Li Yifei inquired.

Ma Guang said ominously, "It’s precisely because I don’t know his background that I want to ask you to investigate and bring him back."

"Huh?" Li Yifei asked with a look of confusion, "Even you, elder, don’t know his background? How did your grandson make friends with him in such unclear circumstances? And it seems they have a good relationship."

"So he was foolish, poor judge of character, deserving his punishment. But Xingyun genuinely doesn’t know Wang Shaoqing’s background. They met by chance, a so-called fight led to acquaintance, and the other showed generosity, so they became friends."

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