Reborn Divine Doctor: The Abandoned Girl's Legend

Chapter 1344 - 404: Invasion of the Demon Clan

Ye Lingyue and Di Shen, along with others, stayed in Yuliao Town for a few more days until the town fully restored its daily order, then they embarked on their return journey to Shui City.

Before parting, the townsfolk of Yuliao Town, regardless of age, came to the town entrance to bid farewell to Ye Lingyue and her companions.

To these townsfolk, the half-month spent with Ye Lingyue and her group was invaluable. Without them, Yuliao Town might have already turned into a dead town.

For all the townsfolk of Yuliao Town, they would remember this City Lord from Huangquan City and her companions for generations.

The townsfolk escorted them far away and only returned to the town after they could no longer see their figures.

Unlike the worry from before, this time the journey began with a lighter heart for everyone.

"Fourth Brother, why do you have bruises on your face?"

On the road, Ye Lingyue noticed something strange about Qin Xiaochuan’s appearance.

Qin Xiaochuan, with a bitter face, secretly glanced at Guangzi, who paid him no mind and just flitted around Ye Lingyue like a butterfly.

"I accidentally fell."

That day, he was tricked by Guangzi in the tavern, lost his storage bag, and was beaten up by the tavern staff for dining and dashing.

Qin Xiaochuan couldn’t understand how Guangzi, who was so affectionate to him that day, suddenly changed overnight.

Ah, a woman’s heart is indeed unpredictable, as the saying goes.

"Ling Yue, have you noticed that Jiang Ce is also missing?"

Di Shen rode his horse to keep up with Ye Lingyue, blocking Guangzi at a safe distance.

Even though he knew Guangzi and Ye Lingyue were blood relatives, Di Shen still remembered being tricked by Guangzi that day.

After Lady Qixue was reborn from Ye Lingyue’s refining, the Resentful Qi on Jiang Ce and others disappeared, and with Luo Qianche gone, Jiang Ce’s servant contract was also lifted.

But without a word, he vanished while Ye Lingyue and others were busy with the town’s matters, and no one noticed.

"He’s just a clown, not worthy of fear. It’s Luo Qianche’s whereabouts that are unknown."

Ye Lingyue always disliked Luo Qianche, but her concern about him was only due to Lady Qixue.

While Ye Lingyue and others rushed back to Shui City, within Shui City, City Lord Luo Qian and several other Newbie City Lords were patiently awaiting the outcomes from Yuliao Town.

At the City Lord’s Mansion, Luo Qian held a banquet to entertain several city lords.

"It has been a while since City Lord Ye and her group went to Yuliao Town; I wonder how they are faring?"

City Lord Yang and Wuling City Lord discussed with each other.

Ever since everyone went to Yuliao Town, it seems like they have vanished without a trace.

With Shui City being Luo Qian’s territory, the two city lords were hesitant to inquire on their own.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I invited you here today to announce something. The election for the City Lord of Huangquan City has concluded, and the winner is Patrol Officer Jiang."

Luo Qian stood up with a glass of fine wine and suddenly announced.

All the city lords were taken aback.

Jiang Ce walked in from outside, dressed in the City Lord’s attire, looking formidable.

As it turned out, Jiang Ce was indeed a cunning individual. After regaining his Divine Sense, not only did he not express gratitude for Ye Lingyue and others’ rescue, he even harbored malicious intent.

Knowing that he had lost the townsfolk’s support during the assessment in Yuliao Town, he took advantage of Ye Lingyue’s absence to return to Shui City first.

He relied on Luo Qian, his brother-in-law, thinking that with his support, he could become the City Lord of Huangquan City before Ye Lingyue returned. Even then, it would be too late for her to do anything.

Jiang Ce explained the events of Yuliao Town to Luo Qian.

Luo Qian was shocked and filled with jealousy and hatred.

Unexpectedly, that woman Luo Qixue was still alive, and after all these years, she still longed for the Merfolk King, finally going to great lengths to be with him.

If this became public, he, the City Lord of Shui City, would become the target of everyone’s criticism.

Luo Qian immediately decided to support Jiang Ce as the City Lord of Huangquan City and came up with a sinister plan to have people ambush and kill Ye Lingyue and her group along their return journey, ensuring they never reach Shui City.

"City Lord Luo, the result is out, but where are City Lord Ye and her group?" City Lord Yang suddenly stood up.

"City Lord Ye? There’s no such person as City Lord Ye. Patrol Officer Jiang is the true new city lord. As for Ye Lingyue and her group, they are nothing more than despicable individuals. Jiang Ce has already uncovered that the incidents in Yuliao Town were all fabrications by Ye Lingyue and her group. That Guangzi is also in cahoots with them. Their plot against the townsfolk was discovered, and they fled. I have already ordered them to be listed as wanted criminals and reported to the Jiu Provinces Alliance. Soon, they will be wanted throughout the Ancient Nine Provinces."

Luo Qian’s eyes were ice cold.

Ye Lingyue and her group’s malicious intent would make them wanted criminals?

City Lord Yang and Wuling City Lord’s faces changed suddenly, both sensing that something was wrong.

"City Lord Luo, there’s something fishy about this; I suggest we investigate thoroughly,"

Wuling City Lord proposed.

"What’s there to investigate? Jiang Ce is the best witness. The assessment results are out, and both I and the Jiu Provinces Alliance unanimously agreed to dismiss Ye Lingyue from her City Lord position and have Jiang Ce take over."

Luo Qian was arrogantly domineering.

"Luo Qian, you are clearly being autocratic, I do not accept this!"

City Lord Yang fiercely slapped the table and stood up.

"City Lord Luo, I also believe it’s inappropriate to make a hasty decision on this matter."

Wuling City Lord also expressed disagreement.

"City Lords, whether you agree or not isn’t entirely up to you. Don’t forget, among the nine new cities, each has a city lord. When there’s a disagreement, the side with more support prevails. I, Luo, advocate for dismissing Ye Lingyue and appointing Jiang Ce."

Luo Qian had already prepared for this, and with his proposal, the city lords of the nine new cities split into two factions.

Besides the Gold City Lord and Wuling City Lord, the other five Newbie City Lords stood with Luo Qian.

"Do you see? Including myself, it’s six to two. Now, who dares oppose?"

Luo Qian laughed arrogantly.

"I oppose!"

Amid Luo Qian’s gloating, a stern voice broke the one-sided atmosphere at the banquet.

Luo Qian was furious and tried to see who dared to oppose him.

Upon looking closely, an elderly woman with a crane-like skin walked in.

"Outrageous, guards, what are you all doing? How did this old woman get in here?"

Luo Qian angrily scolded.

The guards of the City Lord’s Mansion rushed forward, not daring to make eye contact with Luo Qian.

"Forgive us, City Lord, but this person claimed to be the Young City Lord and even showed us the Young City Lord’s Token."

Luo Qian was taken aback, looking incredulously at the old woman before him who seemed too old to be his mother.

She was actually Qian Che, his beautiful woman Luo Qianche?

"Qian Che, is it really you? How did you end up looking like this?"