The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3670 - 3660: The Warm and Cold Sides of Human Relations (Part 3)
Previously on The Divine Urban Physician...
Observing Xu Shenglong's lustful grin, Ye Chen couldn't resist smacking his head and declared, "Stop daydreaming, let’s go!"
In the blink of an eye, the pair shot off toward the Star Moon Palace!
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Star Moon Palace.
Right then, inside the grand hall, Nan Fengyin slammed her chair's armrest fiercely, leaped up, glared at Yuan Ping who was briefing her, and shouted, "What! You said Xu Shenglong has actually left the Nine Saint Demon Sect! How is that possible?"
Xu Shenglong served as Huang Rushan’s nephew—how could he possibly depart from the Nine Saint Demon Sect?
Hearing this, Yuan Ping let out a cold laugh and remarked, "Palace Master, I suspect it’s closely tied to that Ye fellow."
Nan Fengyin’s gaze sharpened as she demanded, "Explain yourself."
Yuan Ping’s eyes sparkled while he continued, "Perhaps our earlier assumptions were off; that Ye kid lacks any remarkable background. Xu Shenglong simply lost his senses, got the wrong idea, and caused a massive embarrassment at the Nine Saint Demon Sect. Enraged, Huang Rushan expelled him from the sect!"
Nan Fengyin’s face shifted unpredictably at these words. Yuan Ping’s reasoning held water. Had she truly misread the situation? Was Ye Chen merely a useless straw bag?
If so, investing in Ye Chen offered no value whatsoever...
She had originally planned to leverage Ye Chen for ties with the Nine Saint Demon Sect!
Yuan Ping pressed on, "Why not seize this chance to boot Jin Shuhui and Ye Chen from the Star Moon Palace? We’ve squandered plenty of cultivation resources on them lately, and true disciples are starting to grumble!"
Nan Fengyin mulled it over briefly before shaking her head. "No, we’ll watch and wait a bit more."
Regardless, Ye Chen wielded such power in his twenties, showcasing exceptional cultivation talent and boundless potential!
Kicking out Ye Chen and Jin Shuhui now would waste all prior investments and provoke a genius with monstrous talent!
A true disaster...
Yuan Ping’s eyes flickered with reluctance at her decision. Diverting cultivation resources to Ye Chen and Jin Shuhui cut into supplies for other Star Moon Palace disciples, true disciples included!
This outcome displeased Yuan Ping greatly!
He aimed to groom his own disciple as the future Palace Master!
Normally, overseeing resource distribution let Yuan Ping favor his disciple generously. Yet, to court Ye Chen, the Palace Master showered resources on Jin Shuhui—sourced by slashing others’ shares.
Yuan Ping bore the brunt of these cuts.
Thus, he yearned for Ye Chen and Jin Shuhui to vanish from the Star Moon Palace—or this world entirely!
Still, he merely replied, "Yes!" and turned to leave the hall.
Challenging the Palace Master proved unwise...
But suddenly, a disciple burst in and announced, "Palace Master, Young Master Zhang of the Wuji Sect has arrived. He claims he’s just passing through our Star Moon Palace and wishes to linger for some entertainment..."
This news drained the color from Nan Fengyin and Yuan Ping’s faces!
Young Master Zhang from the Wuji Sect visiting the Star Moon Palace? Zhang Changqing ranked as a infamous playboy across the Moon Soul Domain!
Though the Wuji Sect fell short of the Nine Saint Demon Sect’s might, it surpassed the Star Moon Palace!
Zhang Changqing boasted mediocre cultivation talent, lingering at Half-step Sky-filling Realm only through heaps of heavenly treasures!
Yet, in some ways, he terrified more than Xu Shenglong!
The Wuji Sect might lag behind the Nine Saint Demon Sect, but Zhang Changqing was the flesh-and-blood son of Sect Master Zhang Zhiyang!
Daring to slight him was impossible. Nan Fengyin swiftly commanded, "Hurry, welcome him inside and fetch the finest wines and delicacies!"
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By the following day, Ye Chen and Xu Shenglong hovered over the Star Moon Palace, diving straight for Yuehuang Pavilion.
Yet before landing, Ye Chen’s brow furrowed—he detected an odd tension blanketing the Star Moon Palace!
Currently, amid the bamboo woods encircling Yuehuang Pavilion, a group had gathered: Nan Fengyin, Yuan Ping, Su Wu, and more! Jin Shuhui stood before the pavilion too.
What drew this crowd here?
Simultaneously, Ye Chen spotted a slender-faced youth in the grove, radiating haughty disdain.
This brocade-robed young man smirked mockingly at the stunning woman nearby. His cheeks puffed out, as if freshly slapped brutally!
Furthermore, he occupied a wheelchair—his legs appeared utterly shattered!
This was none other than Zhang Zhiyang’s son, Zhang Changqing!
Jin Shuhui’s lovely features froze in chill, her eyes harboring murderous intent toward Zhang Changqing!
Witnessing the scene, Ye Chen’s gaze intensified. He yanked Xu Shenglong into cover, holding back from descending while unleashing his soul force to conceal them, eager to unravel the full story!
The air hung heavy with silence, the on-site mood turning tense and strained!
Then Zhang Changqing broke the quiet with a sneer. "Will you apologize to this young master or not? Know that I’m a busy man! Offer your apology, and for Lord Nangong and the rest’s sake, I might spare you this once. Refuse, and if I alert my father, not just you—the whole Star Moon Palace faces ruin!"
Shocked, Nan Fengyin and the others realized they couldn’t survive the Wuji Sect’s fury!
At once, Nan Fengyin advanced with a forced smile toward Zhang Changqing. "Young Master Zhang, this is all a silly mix-up—no need to trouble Master Zhang over trifles, yes?"
Meanwhile, Yuan Ping darkened his expression, his tone icy as he addressed Jin Shuhui. "Miss Jin, you’ve insulted Young Master Zhang—won’t you apologize at once? The Star Moon Palace has shown you kindness, yet you stir up disaster for us?"
Anger flared across Jin Shuhui’s exquisite face; she seemed at her limit and retorted sharply, "What did I do wrong? If apologies are due, he’s the one who owes them!"
Yuan Ping scoffed. "Have Young Master Zhang apologize? Hah, Miss Jin, such nerve! You crippled Young Master Zhang, snapping both his legs, and the Palace Master begging mercy for your kneeling apology is already leniency—don’t spurn our grace!"
Jin Shuhui’s fury surged higher, her voice rising. "When did I snap his legs? This vile scum spotted me playing zither in the woods and spewed filthy words at me. I only slapped him as punishment—how could I have wrecked his legs!"