The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3674 - 3664: The Real Sister-in-Law? (Seventh Update)

He realized that to acquire the strength necessary to confront a Heavenly Dao Martial Artist in just three months, the Dark Domain was the destination he had to reach!

Still, he questioned with a hint of bewilderment: "If that's how it is, Fairy Xuan, why didn't you mention the Dark Domain's existence right from the beginning?"

Xuan Han Yu answered with an icy smirk: "Kid, I kept it from you earlier because your power back then wasn't even worthy of brushing against the Dark Domain! In fact, without your desperate push to advance swiftly in three months, I'd still prefer you remain ignorant of the Dark Domain even today.

You've endured countless perils on your journey, but the Dark Domain could prove far more horrifying than you ever dreamed! It's a realm where a person might slay you simply for having shoes shinier than theirs, so steel your mind in advance!

Typically, attaining the third layer of the Heavenly Repairing Realm serves as the minimum requirement for stepping into the Dark Domain! Even after releasing one more seal on me, you'd scarcely manage to hold your footing there...

Ye Chen's face turned grave upon hearing her words!

Even borrowing a portion of Xuan Han Yu's strength, he would only just manage to keep standing?

His gaze involuntarily shifted to Jin Shuhui. Though her advancement wasn't sluggish, her Heavenly Repairing Realm cultivation would render her mere fodder within the Dark Domain!

And the vital point was that Ye Chen lacked the power in the Dark Domain to ensure Jin Shuhui's protection!

Yet abandoning Jin Shuhui in the Moon Soul Domain alone left him uneasy, especially since Zhang Changqing was no one to back down lightly.

Noticing Ye Chen's look, Jin Shuhui couldn't resist asking, "What's the matter?"

After a brief silence, Ye Chen finally said, "Shuhui, I'm heading to a place of utmost peril, so I can't bring you along...

He chose not to conceal the facts, as certain truths demanded voicing.

Jin Shuhui grinned, "No issue at all? I can handle myself. Go on without fretting."

Ye Chen offered no response. How could he possibly feel secure?

Right then, Xu Shenglong chimed in unexpectedly, "Brother Ye, should you permit it, I've got a method to place Sister-in-law in the Nine Saint Demon Sect, and I assure you, their treatment won't mirror the Star Moon Palace's!"

A faint blush colored Jin Shuhui's cheeks at Xu Shenglong's term, though she made no denial.

Ye Chen arched a brow, "What method?"

Xu Shenglong grinned, "Brother Ye, recall that fellow Mu Mingxuan? Post our departure from the Nine Saint Demon Sect, he slipped me a Spiritual Communication, claiming he owed you a debt. Whenever you require aid, call on him! He'll exert himself fully!

Brother Ye, that lad may be haughty, but his integrity holds true! With his protection, Sister-in-law will be safe and sound!"

Ye Chen mulled it over briefly before nodding, "Shuhui, would you consider training temporarily at the Nine Saint Demon Sect?"

Though Jin Shuhui yearned to remain near Ye Chen, reluctance evident, she nodded her assent.

She understood her power was far too feeble. Lingering by Ye Chen's side, she'd offer no aid and instead become a liability!

In that instant, Jin Shuhui vowed inwardly to cultivate with fervor, boosting her prowess; else, she wouldn't even merit standing at Ye Chen's side someday!

Without delay, Xu Shenglong dispatched the Spiritual Communication, and the group rested in meditation amid the mountains for some time.

One day passed, and a streak of azure jade radiance plunged from the heavens, morphing into a youth clad in blue robes—Mu Mingxuan himself.

On landing, he bowed to Ye Chen, "Young Master Ye."

Next, he summoned an intricately crafted flying vessel and turned to Jin Shuhui, "Miss Jin, if you please."

Though Mu Mingxuan once scorned humans, as Ye Chen's companion, he displayed utter respect toward her.

Jin Shuhui cast a longing look at Ye Chen prior to boarding the flying ship.

Ye Chen instructed Mu Mingxuan, "I leave her in your hands."

Mu Mingxuan nodded gravely, "Fear not, Young Master Ye—I pledge my life to safeguard Miss Jin!"

Following their farewells, the flying ship streaked away as a ray of light, vanishing into the firmament.

Ye Chen turned to Xu Shenglong, about to urge him to remain in the Moon Soul Domain. But Xuan Han Yu interjected abruptly, "Ye Chen, take this young tiger with you. His lineage carries a special edge, and he might uncover opportunities in the Dark Domain!"

Ye Chen's look changed, yet he earnestly addressed Xu Shenglong, "Shenglong, my destination brims with extreme hazards—doubly so for you—yet it's also rife with chances! Will you join me?"

Excitement lit Xu Shenglong's features as he declared, "Brother Ye, even uninvited, I'd trail after you!"

Ye Chen gave a nod, moments from departing, when a vision suddenly flashed in his mind.

Something invisible seemed to be summoning him!

Six Paths Sect!

The spot lay not far from the Six Paths Sect; reaching it would take little time. A debt was owed to both his disciple and the Six Paths Sect.

With him already nearby, checking it out made perfect sense.

Putting off the Dark Domain in the Star Swirl Domain for a few days caused no harm.

The Six Paths Sect could very well hold a fateful opportunity!

He turned to Xu Shenglong, "Shenglong, before we head there, one more nearby place needs a visit."

Xu Shenglong's face twisted oddly, "Where to? Anything else in this area? You can't mean the ruined Six Paths Sect, right?"

Ye Chen paused in surprise, then grinned, "That's right, the Six Paths Sect!"

Xu Shenglong's expression stiffened at once!

Did Brother Ye still see the Six Paths Sect in its past glorious splendor?

He wanted to talk Ye Chen out of it, but the firm resolve in his eyes made him hold back, "Brother, I'm skipping the Six Paths Sect... Anything you need done? I'll handle it for you these next few days."

Ye Chen didn't push, pondered deeply for a few seconds, then passed Xia Ruoxue's photo to Xu Shenglong, "You know the Moon Soul Domain well, so check if there's any word on this girl there."

Xu Shenglong's eyes bulged wide at the sight of the photo!

Was she the true sister-in-law?

Brother was impressive indeed!

Two streaks of light soared up from the mountain, splitting off in opposite directions.

...

Inside the Star Moon Palace.

Nan Fengyin occupied the head seat, her smile broad, fingers drumming lightly on the armrest. She gripped a crimson ledger listing powerful factions reachable via the Star Moon Palace.

Right then, Yuan Ping walked in and bowed to Nan Fengyin.

Gazing at the ledger still, Nan Fengyin questioned, "Elder Yuan, figured out what I told you to look into?"

Yuan Ping chuckled, "Hehe, Palace Master, brace yourself—you might be shocked by what I've found."