The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3631 - 3621: Came Here on His Own Initiative? (Seventh Update)

What kind of price would satisfy an entity powerful enough to wipe out a seventh-grade force with a mere thought?

It certainly cannot be anything trivial.

It must be everything!

Quite literally, the entirety of one's holdings!

All family assets, every cultivation resource, accumulated savings, and business interests would fall into the hands of Lishan Fairy once she intervened.

Such a daunting fee forced those who once dreamt of enlisting Lishan Fairy to eliminate their foes to abandon the notion instantly.

For an eternity, Lishan remained undisturbed, until today.

A man clad in servant’s robes, his complexion pale and drawn, ascended the mountain slope with frenetic speed, his expression etched with nervous tension.

He chose to climb on foot rather than fly, not merely out of reverence for Lishan Fairy, but because the entire mountain was said to be shielded by a colossal array; to approach by air would almost certainly result in a swift death.

To construct an array encompassing an entire mountain all by oneself—the sheer capability of Lishan Fairy was staggering to contemplate.

Though the peak was daunting, the scout was a member of the Zhan household, a cultivator who had attained the Saint Realm; he reached the summit with impressive haste.

Upon reaching the cottage, the scout refrained from knocking, choosing instead to kneel and kowtow: "Fairy, I come as a servant of the Zhan clan from Qing Liao City. My Patriarch, Zhan Shangqi, earnestly requests that you take action just this once."

Silence blanketed the mountain, offering no reply. The scout remained prostrate, his forehead pressed firmly to the earth, not daring to lift his gaze.

A short while later, the cottage door groaned open as a frigid voice cut through the stillness: "Zhan Shangqi? He is well-versed in my established terms, is he not?"

"My master is fully aware of your stipulations," the servant replied swiftly. "Once the task is accomplished, everything belonging to the Zhan family shall be yours, Fairy!"

Footsteps echoed from within as a woman materialized before him, draped in elegant white silk. She carried an air of ethereal grace, surrounded by a faint, misty aura.

This was the enigmatic Lishan Fairy.

While she possessed the appearance of a gentle spring breeze, a sharp insight revealed eyes as cold as absolute zero; it was a gaze of detached disdain, viewing all living things as nothing more than insignificant insects.

Lishan Fairy offered a faint smile. "Rise, then. Very well, I shall accompany you back to the Zhan estate. I find myself intrigued—what kind of challenge could drive your Patriarch to squander his legacy just to secure my services?"

...

At the gates of Qing Liao City, two figures touched down: Ye Chen and Jin Shuhui.

Ye Chen’s features remained impassive, his eyes piercingly cold. After confirming their identities with the guards, he turned to Shuhui. "Find an inn and wait for me. Once I have liquidated the Zhan clan, I will come to fetch you."

Jin Shuhui nodded in silent agreement, knowing her current abilities would only serve as a hindrance to Ye Chen during the coming conflict.

Meanwhile, within the Zhan Residence, Lishan Fairy sat sipping tea, a crimson divine mark visible on her forehead.

Zhan Shangqi, usually a man of overbearing authority and volatile temper, sat beside her, his face locked in a strained, hopeful smile. He was frantic with desire to have Ye Chen erased, yet he dared not utter a syllable while she finished her refreshments.

Finally, Lishan Fairy replaced the teacup on the table and spoke coldly, "Patriarch Zhan, you may state your business now."

Zhan Shangqi beamed, his voice cracking with feigned grief. "Fairy, some days ago, my son Zhan You took three Heavenly Repair realm experts to the Star Swirl Domain to handle a delinquent. None returned. It is confirmed that a man named Ye Chen is responsible for my son’s execution. I beg of you, take vengeance for him!"

Lishan Fairy arched a brow, unimpressed. "Oh? A martial artist from the Star Swirl Domain managed to dispatch three Heavenly Repair experts? Are you quite certain your intelligence is accurate?"

Zhan Shangqi nodded vigorously. "The scout I dispatched is incapable of such an error!"

The fairy offered a dismissive tap of her fingers against the table, her interest clearly waning. To her, fighting a rube from the Star Swirl Domain was hardly a task worthy of her time.

Sensing her apathy, Zhan Shangqi’s face went pale, though he remained silent, waiting for her final decision.

Suddenly, the air shifted, and both of them snapped their attention toward the gates as an overwhelming, monstrous killing intent flooded the residence.

Zhan Shangqi’s pupils contracted. Who could be so bold as to project such killing intent against the Zhan clan?

A calm, steady voice resonated throughout the compound: "Zhan Shangqi, appear before me within three breaths."

It was Ye Chen.

He stood motionless outside the gate. While he intended to dismantle the clan, he had no desire to slaughter indiscriminately; the death of the Patriarch alone would suffice to label the Zhan family as finished.

Having researched the Zhan clan, he knew that while they were titans in the Star Swirl Domain, they were mere minor players in the Moon Soul Domain. The Patriarch’s power was comparable to a soul cultivator he had previously faced, and with his hidden trump cards and the backing of Xuan Han Yu, he felt confident.

Xuan Han Yu’s calm voice echoed in his consciousness. "I generally avoid interfering, but since you have reached the Moon Soul Domain, I have a personal petition for you. I shall assist you this once."

Ye Chen was startled. "Fairy Xuan, what is it you require?"

She offered no elaboration, retreating into her usual aloof silence.

In the hall, Lishan Fairy let out a cold, sharp laugh. "Patriarch, let us go see who this is. It has been a long time since anyone dared to manifest killing intent in my presence."

Because Ye Chen’s intent encompassed the entire compound, it naturally touched the Fairy as well—a grave insult that her pride could not overlook.

Zhan Shangqi smiled, finding the situation amusing. Whoever this visitor was, they had arrived at the most unfortunate moment possible.

They flickered out of existence, instantly reappearing at the gates. Upon laying eyes on Ye Chen, Zhan Shangqi’s spiritual energy erupted, his veins bulging and his face contorting into a mask of pure, unadulterated rage.

It was exactly the man from the portrait.

The brat who killed his son had actually crawled to his doorstep to die.