Little Sorcerer, Divine Doctor

The Han Baiyu floor tiles spread underneath gleamed with a smooth luster, within the resplendent palace where painted rafters soared and eaves curved high, a few richly feathered Phoenix birds perched upon the precious wood nearby, grooming their plumage.

Inside the Emperor's Palace of Emperor Hong City Lord, within a meticulous palace, a gaunt man in a dark gold Summoner Robe was clutching a letter, his expression somber and dark.

The man had a sallow complexion with sunken eyes, clearly one who indulged in sensual pleasures, and though he had an otherwise handsome appearance, an air of malevolence lingered around him.

This person was none other than Xuan Wuji, the sole son of Emperor Hong City Lord.

Xuan Wuji, a Summoner, was also the nominal fiancé of Yuan Shahu.

Since being injured by Yun Bahe, although he had been treated by the famous doctors of Dihong City, his constitution was greatly diminished from before.

This, added to the humiliation of his fiancée breaking off their engagement, caused him to suffer great loss of face in Dihong City.

His hatred for Yun Canglang ran deep in his bones, always scheming for a way to leave Dihong City to seek revenge against the Yun Family father and son.

Dihong City, a famed city on the Wuji Continent, is where the descendants of the Xuanyuan Tribe have lived for generations.

Xuan Wuji, a Summoner, was also the nominal fiancé of Yuan Shahu.

Since being injured by Yun Bahe, although he had been treated by the famous doctors of Dihong City, his constitution was greatly diminished from before.

This, added to the humiliation of his fiancée breaking off their engagement, caused him to suffer great loss of face in Dihong City.

Despite now having a beautiful wife and children, the shame of the past was something he had never forgotten.

His hatred for Yun Canglang ran deep in his bones, always scheming for a way to leave Dihong City to seek revenge against the Yun Family father and son.

In the past, he had exhausted every cunning tactic to kill Yun Canglang, but was instead struck down by Yun Bahe, who shattered his Magic Soul.

Although later healed by the elixirs of Dihong City, his cultivation stagnated and as a result his Emperor's Song cultivation also made no progress.

In Dihong City, one's status was determined by their level of Emperor's Song cultivation.

Yuan Shahu's withdrawn engagement not only cost him his face but also the opportunity to enter the Xuanyuan Emperor's Tomb, implying that he might lose his chance to inherit the position of City Lord in the future.

He had thought that the pain Yun Canglang would have to endure was a thousand times worse than his, but today's letter from Yujing informed him that Yun Canglang's hand and all his fighting spirit had been restored.

Soon, Yun Canglang would be heading to the Southern Border of Great Zhou.

The Southern Border of Great Zhou, huh? Isn't that precisely where that wretched girl Yuan Shahu chose to seclude herself?

As long as he lives, Yuan Shahu, Yun Canglang, you shall not be together.

Xuan Wuji, feeling as if there were thorns in his back, paced back and forth within the residence. Though eager to tear Yun Canglang to shreds, he was also apprehensive, for he had once been forced by the pressure of the Yuan Family to promise that he would not harm the members of the Yun Residence.

Moreover, he now had the duties of the city to attend to, with no just cause to leave Dihong City on a whim.

Xuan Wuji's expression grew increasingly sullen as he crumpled the letter in his hand into a ball.

Just as he was brooding, an intense fragrance of pollen wafted in, and a young girl rushed in from the courtyard outside.

The girl's beauty was delicate, her skin as white as the snow of the Northern Country, dressed in a greenish-yellow jacket, her radiance so vital it made the surrounding flowers pale in comparison.

The moment the girl entered, the whip in her hand let out a crisp 'swish', snapping at the Phoenix perched on the branch, startling the Luan Bird into immediate flustered flight, casting away several colorful feathers.

Upon seeing the girl, Xuan Wuji's dark expression lightened somewhat, and he indulgently approached, "Meimei, who has upset you this time?"

The girl was the youngest daughter of the Emperor Hong City Lord, Xuan Meimei, and she was also Xuan Wuji's half-sister from the same father.

"Who else could it be if not that damn boy, Yuan Bupo!" Xuan Meimei's face reddened with anger, her cherry-red lips pressed tightly together.

It was quite the futile resentment; Xuan Meimei was Xuan Wuji's sister, and she had set her heart on Yuan Bupo.

Yun Canglang's emergence in previous years had caused the typically mild-mannered Yuan Shahu to insist on breaking off her engagement, nullifying the marriage contract with Xuan Wuji.

The Emperor Hong City Lord didn't say much on the surface, but had long decided in his heart to have Yuan Bupo marry Xuan Meimei once he came of age.

Close in age, what was even rarer was that Xuan Meimei's talent was no less impressive than her brother Xuan Wuji's.

Xuan Meimei was delicately beautiful, and her charm was well-acknowledged within Dihong City. Favored since childhood by the City Lord and her brother, she was known throughout the city as the capricious heiress.

Yet she was hopelessly devoted to Yuan Bupo, clinging to him since childhood.

However, Yuan Bupo, due to the incident with his elder sister's marriage, was extremely averse to matters of love. When he found out his family wanted to pair him with Xuan Meimei, he took the opportunity of an outing to flee without even a word of notice.

By the time Xuan Meimei found out, Yuan Bupo had already left for Great Zhou City, further fueling her anger and annoyance.

Xuan Wuji was rather affectionate toward his little sister. Seeing Xuan Meimei's state, a plan suddenly formed in his mind.

"Meimei, how about this? You know that father loves you the most. Why not entreat father to let me escort you out of the city? Rest assured, with your big brother accompanying you, I'll surely help you find Yuan Bupo," Xuan Wuji was also worried that his sister, with her simple thoughts, would be uncontrollable by their guards once outside Dihong City.

"Big brother, you're not trying to fool me, are you? You just want to use me to sneak out of the city. How come you still can't let go of your grudge against the Yuns?" Xuan Meimei was not foolish and gave her brother a sideways glance.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. If you ask father for his permission, I promise you, once we leave Dihong City, I'll find you a suitable ancient lute. Since you've already progressed to the fifth section of the Emperor's Song, it's time to have a fine ancient lute," Xuan Wuji was also very fond of this sister.

At these words, Xuan Meimei's eyes lit up.

Xuan Wuji was in charge of Dihong City's procurement of all sorts, and he was knowledgeable about rare treasures and precious Magic Artifacts from various places. An ancient lute deemed worthy by him would undoubtedly be precious, and it would surely be of great benefit to Xuan Meimei's future cultivation.

Without further delay, she went to beg the Emperor Hong City Lord and, a few days later, the siblings Xuan Wuji and Xuan Meimei left Dihong City together.

On one side, Yun Sheng and the Sky Hunting Corps were thriving, while on the other, within Great Zhou City, the Crown Prince Mansion presented a completely different scene.

"What, you're saying father didn't hold that damned Summoner accountable!" A vase shattering was heard, as Ye Beilian, in a fury, smashed everything within reach.

Empress Qi, standing by, tried her best to calm him, "Beilian, don't be so angry. Your father must have his reasons for not acting. Lianlian, these past few days must have been hard on you. You can leave for now."

A few days earlier, Chen Lianlian was sent back to Yujing after facing several ordeals since she had gotten separated from everyone in Hou Qin, before finally making her way back to Yujing.

Her face, too, was treated by a renowned doctor halfway home.

After learning about this, Empress Qi rather indifferently gave some consolatory words and then instructed Chen Lianlian to serve in the Crown Prince Mansion.

Seeing the demeanor of Empress Qi, Chen Lianlian understood she was being sent away on purpose. She left the room with a docile smile on her face.