Twin Cities: I am the man of many myths

Chapter 243 Of course I have to be included in something so fun!

"Sit down first, come, sit here."

Seeing that Li Ke was standing there blankly, not knowing what to think, Yi felt a little awkward standing there, so Hilko spoke up.

Li Ke snapped out of his reverie and said, "Yes, let's sit down and talk first."

Yi followed the crowd's suggestion and sat down next to Li Ke, next to Jess, who was several heads taller than him and had a burly build.

Yi was not tall, only a little over 1.7 meters, and he looked thin and weak.

But no one would underestimate Yi right now. After all, he had just leaped three stories high with a light and agile leap. What the hell is the difference between that and flying?

As soon as Yi sat down, he heard Li Ke ask him a question.

“Yi, I sensed the sword intent you released earlier, so I’m a little curious. In Shuangcheng, who can arouse your fighting spirit? I could sense your fighting spirit from afar.” Li Ke asked softly.

Yi seemed hesitant, as if considering whether to reveal Jax's situation. However, he thought that Jax had already entered the Twin Cities and was waiting for him. As for Li Ke, to be honest, Yi couldn't see through him.

Li Ke possessed a power that made Yi feel very close to him, but Yi's mental strength was extremely powerful, so he wouldn't develop a liking for Li Ke or side with him because of this power.

But considering that Rick could sense him, Jax, being in Zaun, had no reason to escape Rick's sight. After all, Rick could find Jax in no time with just a little investigation.

Thinking of this, Yi said, "At Zaun's docks, I met a person, but calling him a person doesn't quite fit. His situation was very special, but he was definitely not a Vastaya. Therefore, I think he was likely a special human from ancient times, but I couldn't recognize which race he came from."

"?" Li Ke was somewhat dazed.

If Yi says that person is a human from ancient times, then the question arises: Li Ke knows humans from ancient times, right? Isn't Lissandra, the living fossil, one of them? But Lissandra's true form looks no different from a human, except for her snow-white hair and sweet appearance.

Just as Li Ke was pondering whether it was a demigod not recorded in some corner of the Riot Games universe, Yi's next words instantly brought Li Ke back to his senses.

"He calls himself Jax and says he's from Icathia?" Yi asked.

“He said his name is Jax?!” Rick slammed his hand on the table.

Oh right, how could I forget Jax!
If there's one human who can rival a god, then Jax is undoubtedly the one! Even Yi, standing before him, is no match for him!
Because Jax has a proven track record of actually killing a demigod!
Jax's personal story details this: thousands of years ago, in ancient Shurima, which was then controlled by Setaka, Shurima arrogantly demanded that Icathia submit. The Icathian council resisted this, electing a mage-king and officially rebuilding Kauliri.

Jax was among the first to join the army. During the war, Jax personally killed a proud Ascended and brought back his body. The people of Icathia excitedly carried the Ascended's body in a massive parade through the liberated streets of Beyzek.

And remember, that was Jax thousands of years ago. Jax was originally a special race of humans whose lifespan far exceeded that of ordinary people. Not to mention that Jax later obtained the Torch Staff—Heart of Icathia, also known as the Eternal Flame. The magical flames greatly increased Jax's lifespan and changed his body.

Therefore, Jax now is only stronger than he was thousands of years ago.
He may not have mastered the power of the laws, and he may not be a demigod in the true sense of the word, but he can kill a god who is high above him with his personal bravery!

The God of War among men—Sejax!
The pinnacle of martial arts in Runeterra is no exaggeration.

As for why Rick didn't expect Jax to come, it's because if you opened the League of Legends universe and searched every country in the world, you wouldn't find Jax, okay?!

Since Icathia's destruction due to summoning the Void, Jax has embarked on a wandering journey. He travels the world seeking powerful opponents to hone his skills, while also selecting allies to prepare for future wars. As a result, he is very busy and his whereabouts are shrouded in mystery.

But now, he's actually come to Zaun.
Wait, why?

Why would Jax come to Zaun?
Logically speaking, since Varian was once part of Shurima, Jax must have visited it a long, long time ago. He was disappointed in Varian because Janna was too weak back then. She couldn't even find a worthy opponent, let alone teammates!
So Li Ke really hadn't considered Jax at all.
Yi looked at Li Ke, who had suddenly jumped up, and asked in confusion, "Yes, you know him?"

“I know him, but he may not know me,” Li Ke said.

"But he seems to have lived for a very, very long time, at least a thousand years. How did you come to know him?" Yi asked his question.

Before Li Ke could speak, Jess chuckled and said to Yi, "It's because of Janna."

Vander nodded: "Because of Janna."

Yi suddenly realized: "The gods of your Zu'an?"

In the void, Janna, who had not yet fully fallen into a deep sleep, narrowed her eyes.

grumble!
This is really ridiculous! How did this get me involved again?!

“Since it’s Jax, then I understand. He probably saw you and challenged you, right?” Li Ke asked Yi.

Yi nodded and smiled, saying, "That's true. I also want to fight him. As he said, it's hard for people like me and him to find a suitable opponent. However, I didn't agree to his request directly. Instead, I made a deal with him."

Yi continued, "Because I have more important things to do now."

Taking a deep breath, Yi said to Li Ke, "I hope to get your help, Li Ke."

"My help?" Li Ke looked at Yi and nodded, "Tell me, I'll help with anything I can."

Hilk squinted at Yi a few times, wondering what he was thinking about.

“My hometown, Wuji, was destroyed because of the war and is still a wasteland.” Yi looked at Li Ke seriously and began to tell his story. He continued, “Ionia is different from other places. The wasteland cannot be changed by planting trees and improving the soil. It requires magic.”

"We need to use magic to awaken the sleeping and chaotic Ionian spirit, so that the Ionian spirit can influence the spiritual realm and thus neutralize it in the material realm. Therefore, I need a lot of magical items."

Jess, who was standing to the side, understood. He slapped the table and said, "So, you need a lot of Hextech Gems?"

Yi nodded bitterly and said, "I know that Hextech gems are very valuable. I already learned about it before I came. Every single Hextech gem on the market is priceless, and the important thing is that Twin Cities does not sell Hextech gems."

"But I really have no other choice. I must change Wuji's situation. That's why I've swallowed my pride and come to Zuan to ask for your help, Li Ke. If there's anything you need from me, just say the word. For Wuji's sake, I'll do anything."

Li Ke looked at Yi, smiled, and understood what Yi meant.

He is atoning for his sins.

Wuji's current state is more or less due to Yi, which has become his obsession.

In the future, he made an unknown decision, reopened the mountain gate, and became the leader of the Wuji Sect. One of his female disciples became a Darkborn as a result. Although that story wasn't very good, it had two storylines.

Anyway, Li Ke understood what Yi meant.

“You seem to have misunderstood something. Actually, Hextech Gems aren’t as valuable as you think,” Rick said to Yi with amusement.

Yi was taken aback, while Jess beside him spoke up: "Hextech gems, their main materials are actually all kinds of ores. By utilizing the special properties of the ores, runes are inscribed on them to create resonance and thus magic. But putting aside the production process, essentially, Hextech gems are just some pieces of gravel and dirt."

"What's more, now that we in the Twin Cities have mastered Noxus's rune crafting, we don't even need special ores; ordinary ores can be used for rune inscription. Therefore, the cost of Hextech Gems has become even lower." Jayce said, feeling a bit strange.

He seems to have become the richest man in the twin cities by selling stones made from a pile of sand!
"That"

“I agree to this, Yi. I will send people to Ionia to investigate the situation in Wuji. I happen to have people in Ionia as well. Your prophet Karma and I have a very good relationship.”

Yi heard it and wasn't surprised.

As a swordsman who also possesses spiritual power, Yi knew that Karma had left the Temple of Eternity several times.

He said with some gratitude, "Then I'll leave it to you."

“However,” Li Ke suddenly changed the subject.

"Please tell me, I'll agree to anything you ask," Yi Shen said, taking a deep breath.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Yi was already very happy that Li Ken agreed to help. Of course, he never expected Shuangcheng to help for nothing or do hard labor for free.

Therefore, Yi was prepared to be asked for.

Li Ke smiled and said, "Two things, Yi. I hope you can do two things for me."

"First, I hope you can teach me swordsmanship. I was very envious of the sword intent you exuded earlier. I also happen to be a swordsman, but my sword only works in the material realm. I want to learn the Way of Limitlessness and master swordsmanship that can control the spiritual realm of killing."

Yi looked at Li Ke, gazing at the lotus seed pattern between his brows, and then made a decision: "Now I am the only one left in Wuji. I am also the only one in this world who has mastered the Wuji Sword Technique. This sword technique should not be interrupted in my hands. I promise you, Li Ke, I will teach you the Wuji Sword Way."

"What about me? Can I learn it too?" Jess asked quickly from the side.

Although the technology in the two cities has now advanced to the point where Jess can fly in the sky and dive into the sea, and is capable of anything, using technology to fly is a different thing from being able to fly on your own, okay?
If he could, Jess would definitely want to fly himself!

Yi looked at Jess, hesitated, and then shook his head: "You can't learn this swordsmanship."

"I can't learn it? I'm a peerless genius!" Jess retorted angrily.

“There is indeed magical energy flowing within you, but it’s too little, and your mental strength is insufficient to meditate on the sword in your heart. If you really want to learn, you should be prepared to spend decades practicing meditation,” Yi said earnestly.

After listening to Yi's words, Jess stopped insisting on learning swordsmanship.

Give Twin Cities ten years. With their current technology level, Jess will be able to build rockets and send them into outer space by then! What's the point of learning swords then?
Yi returned to the main topic, looked at Li Ke, and asked, "What's the second thing?"

“I’m going to participate in your agreement with Jax too. Such a fun thing can’t be without me,” Rick said with a smile. “I’m very curious, among the three of us, who is the most powerful human in Runeterra?”

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"Don't look at me like that, Yi. Just as you said, it's hard for someone like you and Jax to find a suitable opponent in Runeterra. So what about me? I also need an evenly matched opponent to spar and discuss things with. Besides, Jax would definitely welcome me."

“Okay, you’re right. My first impression of him was that he’s a martial arts fanatic. He’ll definitely be happy to see you.” Yi nodded, but then he said in a strange tone, “But… Li Ke, are you sure you can keep up with us?”

"What? Hey, Yi, don't underestimate me, I'm very strong." Li Ke said speechlessly, then he narrowed his eyes and released his power.

Li Ke's hair began to turn white from the roots, and in a moment, his eyes turned a slight pink, and his hair also turned white.

The power of the Spirit Blossom's laws changed Lee's eye color, while the power of Daylight changed Lee's hair color.

Seeing this, Yi said with a wry smile, "I'm not talking about that. Your strength is undeniable. I even doubt that I would be your match if we really fought. But the problem is, I don't think my sparring with Jax will involve the use of the power of laws or supernatural powers."

"First, Jax doesn't know the power of laws; second, we care more about our own martial arts and skills than using supernatural powers."

The meaning of “而你” is self-evident.

Li Ke understood what Yi meant. His hair returned to its normal black color, and his eyes also changed back. He looked at Yi awkwardly and pursed his lips.

His strength stems from the system, but in terms of martial arts and skills, Lee possesses swordsmanship bestowed by an ancient soul. While the Wind Control Sword Technique is an extremely powerful martial art among mortals, it's a different story compared to Jax and Yi.
That's child's play.

It's no wonder Yi looked down on Li Ke; putting aside strength, in terms of martial arts and skills alone, Li Ke was just a child in Yi's eyes.
Hilko, standing nearby, smiled at this.

Even Li Ke has his moments of frustration.
"Alright, just take me with you."

"There's no time like the present, let's do it now, Yi. Let's go find Jax now. Don't worry about things back home, Hillco will take care of it."

Hilko nodded. "Leave it to me, Mr. Yi. You stay in Zaun for the time being. I will send someone to handle things in your hometown immediately after Li Ke's wedding."

"Thank you." Yi nodded.

Li Ke had already reached out to pull Yi, and Yi, with Li Ke holding her arm, felt a moment of disorientation.

He hadn't had any contact with anyone for a long time, and now, being held by Li Ke, he had an indescribable feeling.

Previously, he had suppressed his emotions with his powerful mental strength, but now he was letting them all out at once.

If Li Ke had a favorability system, he would definitely be dumbfounded right now.

Because that system will most likely display—Wuji Sword Saint—Yi's favorability +50, +50, +50.
Then, Li Ke would question Yi's sexual orientation.
"Let's go, Yi, let's set off."

Li Ke led Yi to the window, greeted Hilko Vander behind them, and then flew out of the window with Yi.

Yi silently followed, his heart filled with complex emotions, but in the end, he simply gave a gentle smile and shook his head.

“If we’re going to spar, we need to find a good place. Our fight will affect a lot of people,” Yi said.

“I know a place that’s perfect for us,” Li Ke said with a grin, turning back to Yi.

"That?"

"In the North, if we borrow her territory, she definitely won't object."

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"I'll listen to you," Yi said.

(End of this chapter)