Of Course You Have to Bring Me Along for Something So Fun

"Please 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 Silco 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 Jayce, who was several heads taller than him and had a burly build.

Yi wasn't very tall, only a little over 1.7 meters, and he looked thin and frail.

But no one would underestimate Yi right now. After all, he had just leaped three stories high with a single, effortless bound—what's the difference between that and flying?

Yi had barely sat down when he heard Li Ke ask him a question.

"Yi, I sensed the sword intent you released earlier, so I'm a little curious. In Twin Cities, who can arouse your fighting spirit? I could sense that fighting spirit of yours from afar." Li Ke asked softly.

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

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 Li Ke just because of this power.

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

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

"?" Li Ke was somewhat dazed.

If Yi says that person is a human from ancient times, then here's the question: Does Li Ke know about ancient humans? 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 Demigod unrecorded 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?!" Li Ke slammed his hand on the table.

Oh right, how could I forget Jax!

If there's one human who can rival Deity, 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 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 Icathia council resisted this, electing a mage-king and officially rebuilding Kohari.

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 corpse in a massive parade through the liberated streets of Bel'zhun.

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, Jax later obtained the Torch Staff— Icathia's Heart, 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 laws and is not Demigod in the true sense of the word, but he can kill Deity high above him with his personal bravery!

The God of War – Saijax!

The pinnacle of martial arts in Runeterra —this is no exaggeration.

As for why Li Ke 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 anywhere!

Since Icathia's destruction due to summoning the Void, Jax has embarked on a wandering path. 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 Va'Zaun was once part of Shurima, Jax must have visited it a long, long time ago. He must have been disappointed in Zaun because Janna was incredibly weak back then, unable to find teammates or even a worthy opponent!

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 do you know him?" Yi asked his question.

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

Vander nodded. "Because of Janna."

Yi suddenly realized. "The Deity of your Zaun?"

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, a smile on his face, and said, "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 in any way I can."

Silco squinted at Yi a few times, seemingly lost in thought.

"My hometown, Wuju, was destroyed in the war and is still a wasteland." Yi looked at Li Ke earnestly and began to tell his story. He continued, "Ionia is different from other places. Barren land cannot be changed by planting trees and improving the soil. It requires magic."

"We need to use magic to awaken the sleeping and chaotic Spirit of Ionia, so that it can influence the Spirit of Ionia Spirit Realm and thus neutralize the Material Realm. Therefore, I need a large number of magical items."

Jayce, who was standing nearby, understood. He slapped the table and said, "So, you need a lot of Hextech Gem?"

Yi nodded bitterly and said, "I know Hextech Gem are very valuable. I already researched this before I came. Every single Hextech Gem on the market is priceless, and importantly, Twin Cities doesn't sell Hextech Gem."

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

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

He is atoning for his sins.

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

In the future, he made an unknown decision, reopening the sect and becoming the leader of the Wuju Order. One of his female disciples became Darkin as a result. (Although that story wasn't very good; it had two storylines...)

Anyway, Li Ke understood the meaning of Yi.

"You seem to have misunderstood something. Actually, Hextech Gem aren't as valuable as you think," Li Ke said to Yi with amusement.

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

Moreover, now that we in 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 Gem has become even lower."

Jayce felt something was off as he spoke.

He seems to have become the richest man in the Twin Cities by selling stones made from piles of sand!

"That"

"I agree to this, Yi. I will send people to Ionia to investigate the situation in Wuju. I happen to have people in Ionia as well; your prophet Karma and I are on very good terms."

Yi listened without surprise.

As a swordsman who also wields spiritual power, Yi knew that Karma had left the Hall of Everlasting 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 Ke agreed to help. Of course, he never expected Twin Cities to help for nothing or do hard labor for free.

Therefore, Yi was prepared to be asked for things.

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 emitted earlier. I also happen to be a swordsman, but my sword only works in the Material Realm. I want to learn the Way of Wuju and master swordsmanship that can control the Spirit 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 Wuju, and I am the only one in this world who has mastered the Wuju Blade. This sword technique should not be interrupted in my hands. I promise you, Li Ke, I will teach you the Wuju Style."

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

Although the technology in both cities has advanced to the point where Jayce can now fly and swim, seemingly capable of anything, using technology to fly and actually being able to fly yourself are two different things, okay?

If he could, Jayce would definitely want to fly himself!

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

"I can't learn it? I'm a peerless genius!" Jayce 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 cultivating your meditation skills," Yi said earnestly.

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

Give Twin Cities ten years. With Twin Cities current tech tree, Jayce will be able to build rockets and launch 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, "And the second thing?"

"I'm going to participate in your agreement with Jax too. Such a fun thing can't be without me," Li Ke said with a smile. "I'm curious, among the three of us, who is the strongest 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 narrowed his eyes and released his power.

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

The power of the Soul Blossom's laws changed Li Ke's eye color, while the power of Kanmei changed Li Ke'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 in a real fight. But the problem is, I don't think my sparring with Jax will involve the use of the power of laws or extraordinary abilities."

"First, Jax doesn't possess the power of laws; second, we value our own martial arts skills and techniques more than using extraordinary power."

The meaning of "and you" is self-evident.

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

His strength stems from the system, but in terms of martial arts and skills, Li Ke possesses swordsmanship bestowed by an ancient soul. While the Wind 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.

Silco, 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, Yi. Let's go find Jax now. Don't worry about things back home; Silco will handle it."

Silco nodded. "Leave it to me, Mr. Yi. You stay in Zaun for now. I'll 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 they were all released at once.

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

Because that system will most likely display --Wuji Master Yi -Yi's favorability +50, +50, +50

Then, Li Ke would question Yi's 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 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 many people," Yi said.

"I know a place that would be suitable for us to go," 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.