Urban Romantic Divine Doctor Chapter 1636 - 1633: Returning to Earth to See My Sister-in-law

Qingyuan City.

This city holds the vestiges of Xu Wendong’s past.

It now stands before him, reborn, like an intricate yet alien modern art piece.

He stood by the roadside, enveloped by a surging sea of people, with vehicular traffic resembling metallic fish navigating between colossal structures, their horns, footsteps, and chatter fusing into a vibrant urban melody.

In his recollection.

It was merely an unassuming county town, its narrow cobbled paths lined with low-roofed houses, where amicable neighbors exchanged warm greetings.

Who could have conjectured.

That time, like a sculptor with a grand vision, using the years as its chisel, would mold it into the breathtaking tableau before him.

Immense edifices pierce the sky, their glass exteriors shimmering under the sun, mirroring the city's fervent energy and prosperity.

Upon the orderly, expansive roadways, a ceaseless stream of vehicles moves like an eternal heartbeat, pulsing with the rhythm of contemporary existence.

As his eyes survey the surroundings, each intersection and secluded lane presents a unique vista.

The currents of fashion ebb and flow here, where striking women, like exotic blossoms in the concrete jungle, display a spectrum of bold and varied styles; some adorned in playful, swirling short skirts, radiating youthful exuberance.

Others glide in flowing gowns, tracing elegant and refined contours, the interplay of fabric texture and meticulous craftsmanship artfully showcasing the allure of high fashion.

Among them, international visitors of diverse complexions and hair colors mingle, either hastening to their next engagement or meandering leisurely to absorb the city's distinct character.

A multitude of cultures converge and intertwine within this limited expanse, erupting into the vivid hues of a global metropolis.

For a fleeting moment, Xu Wendong feels adrift, as the humble county town of his memory is nowhere to be found, replaced instead by a pulsating, international hub!

After a brief pause on the street, he signaled for a taxi. Once inside, Xu Wendong politely addressed the driver, "Hello, please take me to Shengjing Shanshui Villa District!"

This was the place he once called home on Earth.

He resided there with his cousin, Xu Wenjian, and his wife, Lin Yiren.

He was unsure if his sister-in-law was currently at home or within the Kunlun Mountains Minor World...

The driver cast a glance at Xu Wendong, clad in ancient garments with his long hair flowing, emanating an ethereal aura, yet said nothing more. He started the car, embarking on the journey to Shengjing Shanshui Villa District with Xu Wendong.

The vehicle smoothly halted within the Shengjing Shanshui Villa District.

Xu Wendong’s gaze became fixed upon villa number 95, standing with the quiet grace of a solitary noblewoman, nestled amidst verdant foliage and artfully designed grounds, exuding an atmosphere of tranquil domesticity.

His eyes immediately brightened, as if a lost traveler had glimpsed the first rays of dawn, a resonance stirring within his heart, his pulse quickening into a rapid, thrumming rhythm against his ribs.

The meticulously kept, vibrant flora before the residence, the garments airing near the window, all silently attested to the lively rhythm of domestic life.

This was the mundane world he had desperately longed for during his years of wandering, amidst conflict and blades!

He retrieved cash from his storage pouch to remunerate the driver, then, brimming with eagerness and fervent anticipation, he exited the vehicle with hurried, somewhat unsteady steps.

Instantly.

His trembling fingers found the doorbell.

A moment later.

As if guided by an unseen force, the villa's entrance opened, and a figure emerged, bathed in soft luminescence, gracefully entering his field of vision.

In that instant, Xu Wendong felt his breath catch, the very air around him seeming to still, all his senses converging upon the individual before him.

His eyes welled involuntarily with a profound warmth, tears threatening to spill and blur his vision, yet unable to dim the unforgettable silhouette that had occupied his dreams.

Lin Yiren stood poised at the threshold, dressed in a black gown that cascaded like twilight, perfectly accentuating her statuesque form and highlighting her alluring curves.

Her hair, dark as the finest silk, fell elegantly behind her, with stray locks gently framing her fair neck, reminiscent of a masterfully executed ink wash painting imbued with a subtle air of languid grace.

Her complexion, akin to polished white jade, radiated a soft sheen under the warm interior lighting, exuding an inherent regality and refined elegance.

A gentle, natural blush graced her lips, curving into a subtle smile that evoked the tranquil ripples of a spring lake, her eyes and brows alight with an alluring charm, a unique allure refined by the passage of time.

Every subtle expression, every movement, acted as an irresistible force, captivating Xu Wendong’s gaze, leaving him feeling as though he were lost in a dream, utterly enchanted, as echoes of cherished memories surged forth, overwhelming his heart in that singular moment.

To Xu Wendong's surprise, his sister-in-law, Lin Yiren, had achieved the Golden Core Stage, a fact that accounted for her remarkably youthful appearance.

Naturally, if she were a mortal, time would have left its mark on her.

The instant Lin Yiren spotted Xu Wendong, her stunning eyes widened dramatically, a look of disbelief flashing within them. Her voice trembled as she spoke, "Wendong? Is that truly you? You've returned?"

Xu Wendong's eyes welled up with tears, "It's me, sister-in-law. I've come back!"

Overcome with joy, Lin Yiren swiftly opened the door, her arms reaching out for a heartfelt embrace, a longing to be reunited overwhelming them both.

Inhaling the familiar, comforting scent of his sister-in-law, Xu Wendong couldn't help but draw it in deeply. It was a fragrance he remembered all too well, one that held him captive.

"How could you be gone for such a long time? I truly feared I would never lay eyes on you again," Lin Yiren confessed, her eyes brimming with glistening tears of emotion, clearly caught off guard by Xu Wendong's unexpected return.

Xu Wendong, his expression etched with tenderness, gently wiped away her tears and inquired, "Sister-in-law, how long has it truly been since I left?"

The duration of his absence was a blur to Xu Wendong.

After all,

he had spent numerous decades within the Cultivation World.

While it wasn't an excessively long period in the grand scheme of the Immortal Realm,

the temporal disparity was significant: a single day in the heavens equated to a full year on earth.

Lin Yiren, her eyes still red from crying, affectionately drew Xu Wendong into the villa, her voice casual as she revealed, "It hasn't been too long. It's been eighteen years."

A broad grin spread across Xu Wendong's face. "I had imagined it would be at least several decades, perhaps even centuries. To think it's only been eighteen years!"

Lin Yiren shot him a playful yet slightly resentful look. "Eighteen years might not seem like an eternity, but I've lived like a widow throughout that entire time!"

"What?" Xu Wendong's pupils contracted in shock, his voice urgent as he pressed, "What do you mean? How could you have endured such a life for so long? What happened to my brother? Did something befall him?"

In that moment,

Xu Wendong felt an inexplicable surge of nervousness, a feeling far more potent than any he'd experienced facing Otherworldly Demons in the Immortal Realm.

After all,

his cousin, Xu Wenjian, was the person closest to him in the world!

Though not bound by blood, their connection ran deeper than any familial tie!