Super Soldier in the City-Chapter 1305 - 1355: Trouble All the Way

The next day, an unfamiliar number called. Relying on his intuition, Li Yifei immediately knew it must be from the other party. After nodding to the few people in the room, he finally answered the phone.

The room was filled with electronic equipment. If anyone else saw this scene, they would surely suspect it was some critical military department because even the average technical division of the Public Security Bureau or ordinary military equipment wouldn’t be this advanced.

For most, getting their hands on equipment like this, let alone even seeing them, would be a long shot. But given Li Yifei’s extensive connections over the years, especially in this particular field, acquiring such tools was not difficult.

As for the specialized personnel, Li Yifei had also made early arrangements to recruit them. This place could be considered the core of the entire Li family estate, with most of the electronic surveillance equipment located here.

"Is the money ready?" The hoarse voice returned, but this time the phone number wasn’t the same as yesterday’s.

Li Yifei replied, "Ten billion—do you think it’s so easy to put that together?"

"You own so many companies. All you need to do is transfer the funds to one account. It’s not that hard."

"Even so, it takes time."

"I don’t care how you do it. Ten billion—not a penny less. If you want to see your son tomorrow, you’ll do as I say."

"No problem. Now, can I at least hear my child’s voice?"

"Hehehe, you’ll see him tomorrow. Then you can listen as much as you want; no one will disturb you—hahaha..." The caller burst into laughter before abruptly hanging up.

"Boss, we’ve traced the phone. It was made from the provincial capital, but we haven’t pinpointed the exact location yet."

Li Yifei narrowed his eyes. "From the provincial capital?"

Someone sitting in front of a computer replied, "That’s what our monitoring equipment indicates. But if the other party has advanced instruments, they could’ve spoofed the address. We can’t be certain where they are."

Another person added, "If we had a longer phone conversation, we might analyze it more precisely, but they clearly won’t give us that much time."

Li Yifei nodded slightly. "They’re certainly not going to give us that chance."

An organized operation this sophisticated would never make such a low-level mistake as revealing their location. The provincial capital reference was clearly a deliberate decoy to mislead Li Yifei into focusing on the area. ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com

For now, however, Li Yifei had no choice but to mobilize the funds. He Fangqing had already been preparing for this, reallocating capital from several branch offices. They quickly pulled together the ten billion required.

For most major enterprises, it would be exceedingly difficult to gather such an amount on short notice. Even for Li Yifei, whose funds were tied up in large-scale investments across various sectors, it wasn’t easy. If not for his ample resources, assembling this amount would have been nearly impossible.

By around 8 p.m., the other party called again.

"Is the money ready?"

"It’s ready."

This time, Li Yifei responded decisively. Playing games with them was pointless now.

"Indeed, Clan Leader Li is wealthy beyond words. Let’s meet tomorrow, shall we? Keep your phone charged and make sure your account is topped up for call credit. If I can’t reach you tomorrow, I won’t be responsible for your son’s life—hahaha..."

The caller laughed again and hung up.

That evening, everyone stayed up late. The matter of their son weighed heavily on so many hearts. Su Mengxin, Xu Yingying, Ye Yunzhu, He Fangqing, and Lin Qiong all stayed behind.

It wasn’t chaos that kept them. These five were the most composed and decisive people in the family. Staying with Li Yifei that night, they wanted to give him their advice and support.

"Husband, always remember what I’ve said. No matter what, you’re the most important person to this family." Su Mengxin sat across from Li Yifei, her expression serious.

Li Yifei smiled faintly. "Mengxin, you’ve already said this countless times today."

Su Mengxin sighed. "I know I’m being repetitive, but I can’t help reminding you. I know you too well. I’m afraid you might risk your safety for our son when the time comes."

Li Yifei’s gaze swept across them, one by one. He spoke earnestly, "I understand. Sacrificing my life for my son would be irresponsible to all of you. I’m not so reckless as to forget my limits."

Xu Yingying looked at Li Yifei. "Husband, I trust your abilities, but you still can’t be careless. You know the saying: ’Better safe than sorry.’ Got it?"

"Got it. Don’t worry. You’ve all been nagging me so much that it’s starting to weigh on me."

Lin Qiong nodded. "Exactly—don’t let these words become a burden on his mind. That’d only hinder him. Here, Husband, let me massage you and help you relax."

Li Yifei chuckled. "Alright, not a bad idea."

Lying down, Li Yifei truly indulged himself this time. Two massaged his legs, two worked on his arms, and one rubbed his head. This kind of treatment—reminiscent of a wealthy landowner’s luxurious pampering—was something Li Yifei fully enjoyed tonight.

Before long, Li Yifei allowed himself to drift into slumber. He refrained from any late-night chaos with them, as he needed to prime himself for peak performance. Even when he faced his strongest enemies in the past, he had never prepared this meticulously. But for his son, he refused to allow even the slightest mistake.

However, not long after falling asleep, Li Yifei’s phone rang again. He shot upright, grabbed his phone, and saw yet another unfamiliar number. Answering, he heard the hoarse voice say, "Clan Leader Li, it’s past midnight. Time for you to get moving."

Li Yifei sneered. "You people are really spirited—staying up in the middle of the night."

"Anything is worth it to secure the money safely. But Clan Leader Li? No sleeping for you tonight."

"Fine. Tell me where to go."

"Very good. You have two hours to get to Ning Tao City."

"Two hours—nearly three hundred kilometers?"

"I trust Clan Leader Li will find a way. My clock starts now. Oh, and don’t bring anyone along." The call ended abruptly.

Li Yifei leapt out of bed, quickly dressed, and roused the women. "Husband, be careful," Su Mengxin urged.

"Don’t worry about me. Get some rest." Fully dressed, Li Yifei jumped out the window, got in his car, and notified his team waiting in the main hall. Then, he floored the gas pedal and sped off.

Three hundred kilometers in two hours meant an average speed of 150 kilometers per hour. Fortunately, the roads were empty at this hour, and Li Yifei had no issue maintaining such speed. Though he lost count of how many traffic cameras captured his journey.

Before the two hours were up, he reached Ning Tao City. The caller rang again shortly, instructing, "Clan Leader Li, you now have one hour to get to Fenglin City."

This was a classic trick employed by kidnappers—to keep their target constantly moving, leaving the police and any assistance behind. Li Yifei didn’t argue. He had no choice but to follow their orders.

From midnight onwards, they had him driving non-stop for over four hours, forcing him to stay laser-focused. Late-night driving, without any rest, was designed to push him to his limits. The kidnappers were clearly trying to exhaust him.

But thanks to the Innate Vital Energy circulating within him, Li Yifei managed to stay alert and entirely unfazed by the fatigue.

Yet when the next call came, Li Yifei responded with apparent weariness, "Where exactly am I supposed to go? Is this ever going to end?"

"For now, head south. Take the national highway and wait for further instructions."

Li Yifei had no choice but to continue, perplexed. This road led toward the provincial capital. Were they actually in the provincial capital? Initially, he had ruled it out. The earlier phone signal that pointed to the provincial capital was too obvious, and such a well-organized group wouldn’t leave such an early clue.

Despite his skepticism, Li Yifei pressed on. His team members were able to track his vehicle’s location and tail him at intervals of one or two kilometers. Although Li Yifei trusted his skills, having extra backup instilled even greater confidence in their efforts.

As they approached the provincial capital, with no further instructions yet from the kidnappers, Li Yifei grew even more suspicious. Finally, just outside the capital, his phone rang again.

"Three kilometers ahead, take a right turn."

Li Yifei’s eyes narrowed. The ability to pinpoint his car’s location showcased the kidnappers’ advanced technological skills. Following their direction, he turned right.

After driving another kilometer, he passed a small hill and spotted someone hiding under a tree by the roadside. As soon as his car passed, he caught a glimpse through the rearview mirror of the person making a call. Moments later, Li Yifei’s phone rang.

This made alarms go off in Li Yifei’s mind. Something felt off. That individual just now was likely a lookout. For such a sophisticated operation, relying on physical lookouts seemed amateurish. On the other hand, it implied that he was getting very close to their destination.