Little Sorcerer, Divine Doctor-Chapter 965 - 117: Breakthrough, Dihong City (Part 1)

Chapter 965: Chapter 117: Breakthrough, Dihong City (Part 1)

With the powerful support of Long Feng and Long Huo, Yun Sheng officially assumed the role of the Beiming Guards’ new leader as the "Regent King."

A few people began to plan how to attack Dihong City.

The people inside Dihong City were still oblivious that a surprise attack was about to be launched.

Inside the Yuan Residence, Yuan Shanshan, the eldest daughter of the Yuan Family, walked in angrily from outside.

"It’s infuriating, what does the City Lord mean by this? He handed over the city’s defense deployment to an outsider and drove our Yuan Family members out. This is obviously ostracizing us and ostracizing my brother."

She intended to go out of the city on business today but was informed by the City Guard that she could not leave the city without the Second Prince’s decree.

The conflict between the Xuanyuan and Yuan families had been escalating over the years.

After Yuan Bupo came out of seclusion, his power increased significantly, and he comprehended the seventh Chapter of Dihong.

Although City Lord Xuan Sitian praised him on the surface, he harbored a growing distaste for the Yuan Family.

Since Young City Lord Xuan Wuji’s death, the city elders had always hoped to establish Yuan Bupo as the new Young City Lord, who would succeed the rightful rule of Dihong City in the future.

Initially, City Lord Xuan Sitian agreed to the elders’ request. However, Sitian was always reluctant to let go of the city’s power, hoping to unite Xuan Meimei and Yuan Bupo in marriage so that their child could inherit the city lord’s position.

Yuan Bupo already had someone he admired and naturally refused. He declined both openly and secretly several times.

But Xuan Meimei still clung to him relentlessly, so Yuan Bupo eventually, in exasperation, swore in front of the elders that even if there were no other women in Dihong City, he would never marry Xuan Meimei.

After being humiliated, Xuan Meimei’s love turned to hate.

Coincidentally at that time, Second Prince of Tang Yuan, Li Shao, visited Dihong City Lord under the guise of cooperation.

Dihong City Lord hosted a banquet for Li Shao, who found Xuan Meimei’s recuperated appearance quite charming, and became infatuated.

Li Shao had fallen on hard times in recent years; his formerly thriving fortunes dwindled due to the meddling of Yun Sheng and Ye Beiming.

Especially after the Divine Artifact adventure, Li Shao was unanimously condemned by several major forces from other countries.

The Mainland Magic Elite Camp also expelled Li Shao for his treacherous deeds, and the annual quota for Tang Yuan to enter the camp was canceled completely.

Li Shao not only failed to find the Divine Artifact but also brought shame to the Tang Yuan Royal Family.

Crown Prince Li Cheng seized the opportunity in court to expose Li Shao, revealing how he had indulged his subordinates in misconduct across different regions and secretly formed a personal mage army.

Only then did Emperor Tangyuan realize the extent of Li Shao’s evil deeds.

In anger, he stripped Li Shao of his official positions, forcing him to return his ill-gotten gains to the national treasury.

Thanks to Li Shao’s mother fasting and attempting suicide, his princely position was spared.

Once exalted as one of the Wuji Five Treasures, Li Shao had fallen to the nominal role of Second Prince in less than a year. Feeling unbalanced and resentful, he vowed to rise again.

During the banquet, upon meeting Xuan Meimei, and learning about her rejection, Li Shao, being quite cunning, quickly devised another route, which was to ally with Dihong City through marriage.

The last time Xuan Meimei went to Xianju Country seeking Life Water, she shared a moment with Li Shao, fostering mutual interest.

It happened that Xuan Meimei was depressed over Yuan Bupo, providing Li Shao with the opportunity to offer gifts and venture on outings together in Dihong City, rapidly escalating their relationship to romance.

By the time Dihong City Lord learned of it, it was too late; Xuan Meimei had already conceived Li Shao’s child.

Reluctantly, Dihong City Lord had to accept Li Shao’s proposal and betroth Xuan Meimei to him.

The two had just recently formalized their engagement.

Their pairing of one being petty and the other vindictive seemed almost fated.

Nevertheless, this union also formed an alliance between Li Shao and Dihong City.

Dihong City Lord, being a shrewd old fox, made additional plans before heading to Great Zhou, leaving a measure in place.

Fearing a lack of defense in the city susceptible to other forces, he deliberately invited his future son-in-law, Second Prince Li Shao, to bring a group of mages to help guard Dihong City.

Upon entering the city, Li Shao, relying on his status as Second Prince of Tang Yuan and Xuan Meimei’s future husband, assumed he would eventually control Dihong City.

He not only began to expel Yuan Family members but also instituted curfews and exit bans, under the pretense of strengthening defense and preventing foreign invasion.

"Sister, endure if you can; I’m only worried about our elder sister. This time, the City Lord may act against the Yun Residence," Yuan Bupo remarked.

Though Dihong City Lord kept his ambitions covered, the Yuan Family could still somewhat discern them.

Great Zhou’s turmoil portends the inevitable clash between Yuan Shahu, her husband Yun Canglang, and the City Lord.

The City Lord’s prowess is extraordinary.

Even Yun Bahe might not be a match for Dihong City Lord if they faced off.

Since being expelled by Divine Wind after the Xianju incident, Yuan Bupo’s previously unruly nature calmed, focusing on cultivation within Dihong City.

Originally, he intended to confess to Yun Sheng once he exited seclusion.

Little did he know, he’d learn that Yun Sheng had already married the Regent King of Great Zhou.

Upon hearing the news, Yuan Bupo felt desolate.

Yet, in his despondency, he heard a different story from his sister Yuan Shahu.

The Regent King of Great Zhou went missing on the wedding night.

The news was sealed off from outsiders, but the fact of Ye Beiming’s disappearance truly held.

Yuan Bupo had long cherished Yun Sheng, but since her heart was elsewhere, he seemed powerless.

Yuan Shahu encouraged her brother, suggesting if the Regent King remains absent, perhaps Yuan Bupo might still have a chance.

On learning this, Yuan Bupo thought of quickly finding Yun Sheng to confess his feelings.

In his view, the unexplained disappearance of Ye Beiming would surely distress Yun Sheng, thereby presenting him with an opportunity.

But before he could set out to find Yun Sheng, the situation in Dihong City grew tense.

Li Shao’s men had already begun extravagantly ousting Yuan Family members.

Within Dihong City, internal strife and external threats loomed. The City Lord’s repeated exclusion left the Yuan Family facing inevitable peril.

"But for now, we can’t reach your sister," the Yuan Family members expressed worry.

"I’ve dispatched the Ice and Fire Phoenix to relay the message; elder sister should be informed by now. Once brother-in-law arrives, we’ll take action immediately," Yuan Bupo contemplated.

Although Yuan Bupo’s personality had mellowed over the years due to cultivation, he would never tolerate someone like Li Shao acting wantonly over him.

For both Li Shao and the Xuanyuan Family, it was time for their removal!