The Divine Urban Physician Chapter 3706 - 3696: Breaking Ties! (Fifth Update)

"Alright, in that case, I’ll grant you some face. However, if this kid offends the people of Zhenyuan Palace again, even the backing you have won't save him; our Zhenyuan Palace will never let it go!"

Elder Hei Zhi’s expression fluctuated as he spoke with a cold tone. Internally, however, he was filled with resentment, never expecting Jun Mo to have ties with the sage-like old man. If that were not the case, he would have certainly annihilated Ye Chen.

"Heh, thank you, Elder."

Seeing Elder Hei Zhi back down, Jun Mo sneered with disdain. He casually retracted his token and leisurely clasped his fists in gratitude.

At this moment, the enraged disciples of Zhenyuan Palace, witnessing their elder showing deference to Jun Mo, could only suppress the fury within their hearts. They shot Ye Chen venomous glares but dared not make any move.

Meanwhile, the two elders, Gao Lin, finally managed to push through the gates of Southern Saint City. Upon seeing Ye Chen unharmed, they too let out sighs of relief.

They were also quite curious about Jun Mo’s identity. The token Jun Mo had displayed earlier was not clearly deciphered by them, but its ability to intimidate Elder Hei Zhi indicated that his background was far from ordinary.

Jun Mo cast a curious glance at Ye Chen and inquired, "Were you also invited to Zhenyuan Palace?"

"Of course. I am now the Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect."

Ye Chen shrugged, a playful glint in his eyes. His invitation was unlike any other; Zhenyuan Palace had invited others as guests, whereas he was invited to be humiliated.

Yet, upon hearing Ye Chen’s words, Jun Mo’s gaze turned peculiar. He was evidently aware of the relationship between Zhenyuan Palace and the Six Paths Sect.

"I did not anticipate you becoming the Chief Disciple of Zhenyuan Palace. If that's the case, why were you invited to Zhenyuan Palace?"

Jun Mo finally understood why Ye Chen had just clashed with the Zhenyuan Palace members. It turned out Ye Chen was already the Chief Disciple of the Six Paths Sect, which made perfect sense.

Jun Mo's thoughts also mirrored those of the Six Paths Sect. Knowing Zhenyuan Palace held a negative disposition towards them, why would one bother attending only to incite anger?

Ye Chen, however, profoundly shook his head without directly answering Jun Mo’s question. His visit was partly to vent on behalf of the Six Paths Sect and partly for the Sacred Origin Heart. But with the area so crowded, he could not inform Jun Mo of his true intentions.

Then, Ye Chen looked at Jun Mo and asked, "Where is Senior Demon Emperor? Why did he not accompany you?"

"Senior Demon Emperor had other fortuitous encounters and could not accompany me."

Jun Mo replied, a flicker of envy in his eyes, clearly indicating that the Senior Demon Emperor's fortune was extraordinary.

Hearing this, Ye Chen also nodded slightly. The greater the fortune of the Sky-covering Demon Emperor, the stronger his power would become, which was beneficial to Ye Chen.

"Alright, it is inconvenient to talk here. Come with me. I have been to Southern Saint City many times; I will arrange your accommodation."

Jun Mo said with a smile.

"Okay. Also, I would like to trouble you with the two elders from the Six Paths Sect."

Ye Chen smiled, nodded, and gestured towards the two elders, Gao Lin.

At this moment, witnessing Ye Chen's earlier display, the two elders Gao Lin had already significantly altered their perception of him. Coupled with Jun Mo's seemingly extraordinary background, they offered polite smiles to Jun Mo as well.

"Greetings, two elders."

Jun Mo observed this and politely clasped his fists in return, a stark contrast to his earlier demeanor towards Elder Hei Zhi, which caused Elder Hei Zhi’s expression to darken further.

Subsequently, Ye Chen and the two elders, Gao Lin, departed together with Jun Mo.

Accompanying them were several of Jun Mo’s companions, bringing the total to seven individuals. All of them were in the Heavenly Repairing Realm, with the strongest reaching the Sixth Layer of the Heavenly Repairing Realm, a rather impressive cultivation base.

These individuals were Jun Mo’s friends and acquaintances from the past, possessing certain backgrounds from the Outer Realm. They had convened in Southern Saint City due to various invitations.

Jun Mo, being familiar with Southern Saint City, guided Ye Chen through the sprawling metropolis, pointing out various landmarks. Eventually, they halted before a colossal restaurant.

This establishment resembled a mountain, soaring skyward, dozens of stories high. It emanated a brilliant divine radiance and a faint, refreshing aroma of wine, possessing invigorating and unusual properties.

Above the restaurant’s entrance, a plaque bore four grand characters.

"South Saint Restaurant."

"This is a restaurant established by Southern Saint himself long ago. It is the largest, most opulent, and oldest dining establishment in Southern Saint City,"

Jun Mo explained to Ye Chen, his knowledge of the South Saint Restaurant's history quite thorough.

Attentively listening to Jun Mo’s introduction, Ye Chen and the group followed him into the South Saint Restaurant.

Upon entering, they were immediately greeted by beautiful, ethereal, charming, and alluring receptionists.

Noticing the receptionists, Ye Chen's brow arched slightly. It was clear this South Saint Restaurant was no ordinary establishment, with its receptionists all possessing the Holy Ancestor Realm cultivation, the lowest among them being at the third layer.

"Are you gentlemen here to dine with us?" one receptionist inquired charmingly, her gaze lingering on Ye Chen, whose cultivation realm was unusually low for someone seen in Southern Saint City.

"Yes, we'll take the Sky Room and book twelve rooms."

Jun Mo replied calmly, his generosity apparent as he made the request without hesitation.

The receptionists were visibly pleased, swiftly arranging accommodations for Jun Mo and assigning them the most expansive private chamber suitable for dining and discussions.

As mealtime arrived, Ye Chen's group proceeded to a private room on the seventh floor. Seemingly ordinary from the exterior, the interior revealed a world concealed within.

The private room was a meticulously crafted space, featuring rock gardens and flowing water, designed akin to a private estate. A spiritual spring was even present, imbuing the area with an exceptionally dense spiritual energy, rendering it an invaluable place for cultivation.

With all the drinks served, and as conversations flowed amidst the meal, Jun Mo began introducing his companions to Ye Chen.

However, Ye Chen's low cultivation realm was evident, and his companions largely overlooked him, even expressing curiosity about his connection with Jun Mo.

Despite their reservations towards Ye Chen, Jun Mo's friends maintained a semblance of politeness, engaging in conversation. An exception was a man clad in black, a cultivator at the third level of the Heavenly Repairing Realm, whose attitude towards Ye Chen was markedly disdainful.

As Jun Mo introduced Ye Chen, the black-robed man, holding his wine glass, regarded Ye Chen with evident skepticism.

"Heavenly God Realm sixth level? Jun Mo, why would you associate with someone of such a low standing?"

The black-robed man, identified as Du Xiaobo, was a friend Jun Mo had known for a century in Southern Saint City, possessing some influence from the Outer Realm.

Du Xiaobo continued to look at Ye Chen with arrogance, "A Chief Disciple of a declining sect, with such meager talent and a weak bloodline, forgive my bluntness, but I find no interest in making his acquaintance."

Ye Chen's expression remained unperturbed at these words, offering no response. Conversely, Jun Mo's demeanor abruptly shifted, his face growing cold.

"Zing!"

With a sudden draw of his blood sword, Jun Mo executed a slash. A violent surge of blood-red light erupted, the sword's edge gleaming coldly before striking the ground.

The impact of Jun Mo's strike split the ground directly in front of Du Xiaobo. Jun Mo's visage darkened, anger flaring in his eyes as he spoke with chilling finality, "In that case, I no longer consider you a friend. Leave!"

Jun Mo's declaration stunned all his friends present. While they also held little regard for Ye Chen, they had refrained from expressing it like Du Xiaobo out of respect for Jun Mo.

Yet, none present could have fathomed that Jun Mo would sever ties with long-standing, influential friends for the sake of Ye Chen, a mere destitute disciple of the Heavenly God Realm sixth level.

At this precise moment, the sole individual whose expression remained unchanged was Ye Chen, seemingly unfazed by the unfolding drama, calmly continuing his meal.

"Jun Mo, you would end our friendship for the sake of a person like him!"

"Our families have been allied for years; surely my family's standing surpasses that of the Six Paths Sect?"

Du Xiaobo was utterly unprepared for Jun Mo's fierce reaction. Fury flashed in his eyes, and a palpable killing intent radiated from him.

"Ye Chen is my sworn brother. By insulting him, you insult me directly."

Jun Mo fixed his cold gaze upon Du Xiaobo, a powerful surge of blood essence emanating from him, an ancient aura enveloping the surroundings.

"I shall give you three breaths. If you fail to depart within that time, you shall remain here permanently."

Jun Mo's killing intent intensified, his gaze fixed coldly on Du Xiaobo.

Du Xiaobo's expression became extremely grim. He glanced at the others, only to find they avoided his gaze, clearly siding with Jun Mo's superior influence over his own.

"Very well! You will come to regret this decision!"

Du Xiaobo uttered through gritted teeth, a venomous glare fixed on Ye Chen before he spun around and departed.

Following the dramatic exit of Du Xiaobo, the incident cast a pall over the gathering, spoiling everyone's appetite. The banquet concluded shortly thereafter.

Elders Gao Lin and another companion, fatigued from their travels, retired directly to their rooms for rest. Ye Chen, meanwhile, returned to his room alongside Jun Mo.

"I had initially hoped to introduce you to some friends who could have eased your path here. I never anticipated such an unfortunate incident would transpire," Jun Mo confessed with a touch of apology as they walked.

"This matter has no bearing on you," Ye Chen replied simply.

A slight shake of the head from Ye Chen indicated no blame towards Jun Mo, solely pinning the discomfiture on Du Xiaobo’s overly proud demeanor.

Following this, Ye Chen inquired of Jun Mo regarding the current states of the Sky-covering Demon Emperor and the Blood Dragon. Learning that they were both safe brought a significant sense of relief to Ye Chen.

With the acquisition of the Blood Red Tree, Jun Mo not only managed to reconstruct his Ancient Blood Nether Body but also successfully advanced to the second level of the Heavenly Repairing Realm. His fighting prowess saw a massive surge, enabling him to stand against cultivators at the third and even fourth levels of the Heavenly Repairing Realm. This advancement solidified Ye Chen's understanding of the extraordinary nature of the Ancient Blood Nether Body.

Given that this was Ye Chen's inaugural visit to Southern Saint City and he was consequently unfamiliar with Zhenyuan Palace’s layout, Jun Mo proposed to guide Ye Chen through the city.

Southern Saint City, being one of the more flourishing locales within the Moon Soul Domain, offers numerous attractions. Moreover, Jun Mo was well-apprised of the intertwined relationship between the Six Paths Sect and Zhenyuan Palace.

It was deemed prudent for Ye Chen to become acquainted with Southern Saint City beforehand, thus preparing him for any potential unforeseen difficulties.

Subsequently, the pair departed from the South Saint Restaurant, embarking on a leisurely exploration of Southern Saint City.

Throughout their stroll, Ye Chen observed numerous disciples of Zhenyuan Palace. It was evident that they recognized Ye Chen as the esteemed Chief Disciple from the Six Paths Sect on a visit, and their expressions conveyed a palpable sense of animosity.

Nevertheless, the widespread news of Ye Chen's prior confrontation with Huang Haoran within Southern Saint City, coupled with the formidable presence of Jun Mo – a figure even the Elders treated with caution – deterred the Zhenyuan Palace disciples from any overt aggression.

While navigating Southern Saint City, Ye Chen also located the premises of Zhenyuan Palace. This grand and imposing structure stood at the very heart of Southern Saint City, bathed in an unending cascade of golden light and exuding an aura of formidable sacred energy.