Free Web NovelChapter 2394: Chapter 2458: The Saintess Joins
Sunlight flooded into the room, casting warm silhouettes on the floor, while the sounds of hustle and bustle filtered in from outside the window.
Li Yifei slowly opened his eyes, a faint glint flashing in them. Although he had attained the level of an Innate Expert for quite some time, Li Yifei could still sense, with the daily accumulation of training and the recovery after several great battles, his power gradually returning.
Standing up to stretch his body, Li Yifei could feel the vigorous energy inside him. He now resided in a seaside villa, a place with a view of the ocean. With the sea breeze blowing, Li Yifei could stand by the window and watch the tourists on the beach, some of whom were already sunbathing. Of course, there was no nude beach here, so at least everyone wore some clothing.
He could also hear various languages, some of which he understood, while others were beyond his linguistic reach.
Having been in Turkey for three days now, Li Yifei hadn’t rushed into investigations during this time, though he wasn’t idle either. He established contact with several underground connections, gathering a round of the latest intelligence. These spies might not necessarily be linked to Huaxia, nor were they necessarily solo operatives. Some could be considered information brokers, unaffiliated with any country or power but willing to sell anything that any country wished to know.
He no longer tortured himself by staying in dingy hotels, as they were too poor in quality. Not only did he have to fend off several groups of pestering women each day, but he also had to endure the dreadful soundproofing.
After the first night, Li Yifei switched places and directly stayed in a villa.
Gazing into the distance, in the infinite expanse, Li Yifei seemed to spot a base of the Noah’s Ark Organization...
According to the data, Noah’s Ark currently has a base in that stretch of ocean, but the exact location is elusive. An island covering one square kilometer is not small, enough to accommodate dozens or even hundreds of people. However, Li Yifei filtered through the information and marked only a suspicious location.
His finger tapped on the map, pinpointing the suspicious spot Li Yifei had selected. This sea area is dotted with islands, even over fifty in number, varying in size, and most are privately owned. The government maintains strict confidentiality regarding buyers, information Li Yifei couldn’t access, so... identifying the suspect island among over fifty is no easy task.
After washing up, Li Yifei walked downstairs to find that the breakfast had been prepared by his attendant. After finishing breakfast, he headed to the garage, where a matte Lamborghini Gallardo was parked. Having money requires the appearance of wealth, and Li Yifei drove along the smooth coastal road, with daringly dressed women frequently waving at him, whistling, or making rather bold gestures. Naturally, Li Yifei didn’t stop; he was observing two ports, planning to rent a yacht.
He now goes by the alias Jobs, listed as an American Chinese on his identification—a detail that wasn’t difficult to achieve, given his current capabilities. Renting a yacht to approach the islands would also facilitate Li Yifei’s clandestine exploration.
Money greases the wheels, and Li Yifei quickly found the necessary personnel and promptly rented a yacht without needing their crew, steering the yacht towards the island area himself. After a day of reconnaissance, Li Yifei marked on the map over thirty islands as sold, while the others appeared uninhabited, at least on the surface, showing no signs of activity. Of course, he didn’t overly approach them but simply observed.
On ten of these islands, there were notably many occupants, and when Li Yifei’s yacht neared, personnel immediately approached to drive him away, hence these islands were meticulously marked by Li Yifei. ƒreewebɳovel.com
Returning in the evening, Li Yifei sat in his car, holding the map he had annotated. With its contents memorized, the map itself was of no further use. Lowering the window, a flame ignited, consuming the map completely, and Li Yifei floored the accelerator, the roar of the car’s engine piercing the silence as he sped off.
Parking the car in the garage, just as Li Yifei was about to enter the villa, he halted, detecting a hint of caution in his heart.
"Someone’s here!" Not only did Li Yifei see the villa brightly lit, but he also heard noises coming from inside. He hadn’t asked anyone to come in and tidy up before he left.
Without a change in expression, he pushed open the door—sure enough, it was unlocked—and Li Yifei made no effort to conceal the sound of his footsteps, considering he had just driven back.
"You’re back?" A figure emerged from the kitchen, with long wavy hair framing a captivating face. She wore a white gauze dress and pink slippers. Who else could it be if not the Saintess Yanzi?
The saintess, carrying a plate of steak, looked at Li Yifei with a bright smile.
Li Yifei chuckled, quickening his pace as he walked in while shaking his head, saying, "What brings you here?"
The saintess raised an eyebrow, replying, "What, aren’t you happy to see me?"
"No, I am happy, of course, I am!" Li Yifei laughed heartily, spreading his arms for an embrace.
The saintess stepped aside slightly, saying, "Hold on!" Putting the pan back and turning off the stove, she then threw herself into Li Yifei’s arms.
Her embrace was tight, and Li Yifei could even feel her warmth. Giving her a strong hug, he patted the saintess’s back, saying, "Aren’t you going to kiss me?"
"Of course, I am!" The saintess’s voice carried a note of pride. Releasing her grip slightly, her red lips met Li Yifei’s, initiating a passionate kiss that only ended after a long while. Li Yifei wiped the moisture from the corner of the saintess’s mouth, saying, "Be honest, how did you find out my location?"
"Do we still need to investigate?" The Saintess lifted her chin, speaking with a touch of pride.
"I don’t believe you can sense my location out of thin air!"
"I want to ask, why didn’t you invite me along? We agreed to fight the Holy War Organization together!" the Saintess said.
"Well... the investigation is not yet clear, so I didn’t say anything. Plus, this is a task Elder Murong gave me; I can’t disclose it to you privately!" Li Yifei said, holding the Saintess’s waist, feeling a bit awkward.
The Saintess hummed softly and said, "I think you’re afraid I’ll come and disrupt your flirting with girls. Living in a villa and driving a sports car, I heard you left this morning and only now returned. Come on, tell me, where did you mess around today?"
Li Yifei’s palm landed on the Saintess’s butt, making a few smack sounds. Anger quickly appeared on the Saintess’s face, to which Li Yifei replied, "How could I go looking for other women with you around, you are the worldly best. My taste has been raised high long ago."
"Who would believe that? Turning off the lights is all the same!" The Saintess pouted, her expression slightly clearing.
Li Yifei shook his head and said, "In broad daylight, turning off the lights makes no difference!"
"Can’t change your lecherous nature!" The Saintess lifted her chin.
Li Yifei coaxed, "It’s truly different. I really don’t fancy those women; having you all is enough for me, how could I be messy!"
"So tell me, what did you do today? If you don’t explain clearly, I’ll call Su Mengxin and the others right now to say that you’re acting wild the moment you leave home!"
Uh... Li Yifei looked at the Saintess in slight bewilderment, thinking when did you all form a united front, and you haven’t even entered the Li family yet. How come you’re managing me already?
Seeing Li Yifei’s expression, the Saintess immediately snorted heavily. Li Yifei quickly said, "I went to investigate. Since you’re here, you surely know what I’ve been doing. I marked the suspicious islands there today, and to avoid startling them, I haven’t explored yet!"
Upon hearing Li Yifei’s answer, the Saintess finally released his shirt collar, gently patting him as she breathed out a faint fragrance, saying, "At least you’re doing something proper!"
"I was always doing proper work!" Li Yifei said.
"That doesn’t mean you were honest, there’s clearly a woman’s perfume smell on you!" The Saintess said.
Li Yifei hurriedly raised his hand to protest his innocence, "Heaven’s truth, I didn’t do anything. If there’s any, it must have been accidentally rubbed off. You know these foreign women have strong body odor, so they spray perfume thickly%..."
"Hm?" The Saintess’s eyebrows almost raised up, Li Yifei realized he misspoke, quickly pulled the Saintess into his arms, and said with a smile, "Of course I wasn’t talking about you; you’re not like them!"
"Nothing doing, having a strong body odor is physiological, forget it, perfume is just perfume. I don’t have anything to do with you, why should I care!" The Saintess said as she tried to break free from Li Yifei.
Li Yifei wouldn’t give her the chance to leave, holding her more tightly and kissing her fragrant lips without allowing a word.
After another round of passionate kissing, the Saintess was slightly out of breath; even as a top expert, she couldn’t withstand such a kiss. Without Li Yifei having to hold her, she leaned into his embrace, resting her chin on his shoulder, letting out a soft sigh, "Such a good feeling. It’s a pity I still have to fulfill that promise before I can be with you!"
"Silly girl, you can come over anytime; I don’t believe the Holy War Organization truly dares to fall out with Huaxia."
"It’s not the same; that’s where I’ve lived from childhood till now, even if... I personally have feelings for it!"
"That’s true, so I won’t pressure you. We originally agreed that you couldn’t come back to Huaxia with me over the years; we never said we couldn’t meet during these years. If you miss me, let me know anytime, or come find me, I don’t believe those old stubborn folks can forbid even that!"
"That indeed seems not!" The Saintess nodded, a smile emerging on her face, saying, "So, here I am."
It turns out the Saintess didn’t know Li Yifei’s whereabouts right from the beginning. After that incident, the entire Holy War Organization is on alert, strictly controlling information. The Saintess called Su Mengxin to learn Li Yifei wasn’t home, then coaxed and cajoled to get Li Yifei’s whereabouts from Su Mengxin, making the investigation a bit easier. After all, compared to Huaxia, the Americans have truly strong covert power in Europe.
