Little Sorcerer, Divine Doctor Chapter 1220 - 47: Mutual Attraction

Elder Liu’s earlier assault clearly contained murderous intent. In the grand city of Hu, what consequence would killing a few half-beasts incur? As long as the Clan Leader and the senior members of the Elder Council were not present, no one could hold him accountable. However, Elder Liu never anticipated that at such a crucial juncture, an intervenor would appear. Furthermore, this individual proved more troublesome than even Hu Qianqiu, the current Clan Leader of the Sky Fox Clan.

“Heh heh, I heard the selection ceremony for the Heavenly Fox Saintess was quite the event, so I made the journey to partake in the festivities. Now that I’ve witnessed it, the trip was indeed worthwhile. But truthfully, Elder Liu, I observed the contest just moments ago. It was undeniably your granddaughter who initiated the attack, compelling this young lady to defend herself. If anyone violated the rules, it was your granddaughter,” the elder stated with an air of pleasantness, yet his words resonated with unquestionable authority. What he implied was that Yun Sheng bore no fault; the blame rested entirely on Liu Xueyu, who had suffered the loss of her dominant hand.

Even Elder Liu could discern that this venerable “elder” was unequivocally siding with Cangdu. An overwhelming sense of frustration washed over Elder Liu. He fully comprehended that his granddaughter, Liu Xueyu, was now in an inescapable predicament. The true purpose behind this Heavenly Fox Saintess selection might remain a mystery to outsiders, but as a member of the Sky Fox Elder Council, Elder Liu was acutely aware of the situation. This entire selection ceremony was, in essence, a matchmaking event to find a bride for the grandson of the elder before him, who happened to be the Young Clan Chief of the Jiuluan Tribe.

To his dismay, the Old Clan Chief himself had personally graced the Hu Capital with his presence to observe this significant Saintess selection ceremony. The most damaging aspect was that his granddaughter had launched a potentially fatal strike right under his watchful eyes. No matter how he attempted to justify it, there was no plausible defense.

Reflecting on this, Elder Liu felt utterly despondent. Simultaneously, a profound animosity brewed within him towards Yun Sheng and the contingent from Cangdu, who had orchestrated this dire outcome. He harbored a secret thought: “Cangdu, do not revel in your triumph just yet. Wait until the official commencement of the Heavenly Fox Saintess selection ceremony, and then you shall see!”

“Since your esteemed self can offer testimony, there must indeed be a fault with Xueyu’s actions. I, an old man, offer my sincerest apologies on behalf of my granddaughter, Xueyu,” Elder Liu declared, his demeanor shifting a complete one hundred and eighty degrees. This sudden change left Cangdu, Fengdu, and all other spectators utterly astonished.

Never before had they witnessed an Elder of the esteemed Elder Council stoop to offer an apology to someone. As Elder Liu expressed his apologies, a deep-seated resentment festered within his chest. Following the apology, he commanded the removal of Liu Xueyu and the delegates from Fengdu, departing in utter humiliation. Thus, a fiercely contested competition reached an abrupt conclusion.

Yun Sheng observed the elder with a curious gaze. The elder’s temples were streaked with gray, and he appeared considerably aged. Yet, his eyes held a captivating blend of benevolence and profound wisdom, marking him as an individual of considerable standing. Even the members of the Sky Fox Elder Council displayed a degree of deference towards him; who, precisely, was this elder?

“Heh heh, are you the esteemed Heavenly Fox Candidate Saintess from Cangdu? And are you a Dark Mage?” The patriarch of the Jiuluan Clan had stepped forward earlier when Elder Liu confronted Yun Sheng. Yun Sheng’s use of the “Demon God Transformation” was so subtle that even the discerning eye of the Jiuluan Clan Patriarch failed to detect its true nature, leading him to perceive her merely as a gifted Dark Mage.

Unlike the Wuji Continent, which harbored a strong prejudice against Dark Mages, the Bahuang Continent held a different perspective. Here, Dark Mages were regarded with respect, their prowess acknowledged much like any other mage, provided they were powerful. The Jiuluan Clan Patriarch, having witnessed Yun Sheng’s exceptional medical abilities and her formidable command of Dark Magic, held her in a high degree of esteem. It was merely an unfortunate pity that Yun Sheng’s face remained concealed by her veil, leaving the Old Clan Chief regretful that he could not ascertain her features clearly.

This elder seemed to possess an exceptionally… intrusive gaze? “Indeed, I hail from Cangdu. My gratitude, elder, for your timely intervention just now,” Yun Sheng replied, feeling a touch of awkwardness under the Jiuluan Clan Patriarch’s scrutiny, and could only offer a few light coughs.

“There is no need for thanks, young lady, no need at all. I have never favored those of pure blood who prey upon half-beasts. Rest assured, neither my grandson nor I harbor any prejudice against half-beasts,” the Jiuluan Clan Patriarch stated, completely unbothered by Yun Sheng’s identity as a Sky Fox Half-Beast. As for fox ears and a tail, they were rather charming, in his opinion.

“May I inquire as to how I should address you, elder?” Yun Sheng asked, perplexed. She had merely intended to express her gratitude, so why was his grandson suddenly relevant?

“You may simply refer to me as the Old Master. And young lady, pray tell, what is your name? Your age? Where is your residence? Do you have parents or siblings?” The Jiuluan Clan Patriarch’s barrage of questions came in rapid succession, leaving no room for pause.

Fortunately, Yun Sheng's face was concealed by a veil; otherwise, the Jiuluan Clan Patriarch might have definitely perceived her flustered demeanor.

"Sir, it grows late, and you gave your word to attend the banquet," the two Jiuluan clan members uttered, unable to bear witness any longer. Their esteemed Old Clan Chief's gaze was so intense, it seemed he already envisioned the veiled Sky Fox Half-Beast as a future granddaughter-in-law. If the Young Clan Chief were to witness this, he might erupt in fury, perhaps even bursting a blood vessel. With considerable effort, the pair managed to escort the meddlesome Jiuluan Clan Patriarch away.

"Young lady, you must exert yourself diligently now, ensuring your advancement to the Saintess selection finals. This old man places great expectations upon you!" Before departing, the Jiuluan Clan Patriarch made sure to call back his encouragement to Yun Sheng.

Tranquility finally descended upon the inn once more.

Surveying the inn, now marred by the recent chaos, the innkeeper appeared utterly devastated.

Hua Yanluo and Qin Yue had not yet regained their composure from the astonishing turn of events.

"The contest has concluded. In accordance with our prior arrangement, the two Sky Fox Inheritances..." Yun Sheng approached Hua Yanluo.

Hua Yanluo, jolted back to awareness, recalled her earlier pledge: should Yun Sheng triumph over Liu Xueyu, she would...

A profound regret washed over Hua Yanluo, wishing she could indeed administer a slap to herself. To have risked everything, including her sole Sky Fox Inheritance, only to ultimately pave the way for another's success.

Both Liu Xueyu’s Sky Fox Inheritance and the Sky Fox Inheritance that Hua Yanluo remembered were, in the end, destined for Yun Sheng.

"Take them... take them then. However, I refuse to believe you can master them all," Hua Yanluo declared with indignation. Yet, having witnessed Yun Sheng's formidable power, she dared not challenge her further, opting instead to stamp her foot and fix Yun Sheng with a glare.

As per the finalized agreement, Yun Sheng successfully claimed the two Sky Fox Inheritances.

Qin Yue, who shared Hua Yanluo’s evident reluctance, looked on with envy as Yun Sheng accepted the two chests containing the Sky Fox Inheritances from the innkeeper's awaiting hands.