"Nothing is impossible. I believe you will come back to me, so go ahead."
Her voice wasn't loud, but it was full of determination.
Lan Ying looked at Zhao Yuwei, a complicated expression flashing in her eyes: "You are such a devoted woman. If they leave, they will never come back. Do you really trust him that much?"
Zhao Yuwei nodded without hesitation, her voice firm and clear: "I believe you."
After reaching an agreement with Lan Ying, Xiao Feng and Sima Yan bid farewell to Zhao Yuwei and turned to head towards Chuyue City.
It was dusk, and the sunset on the horizon was as red as blood, dyeing the entire Moon City in an eerie hue.
After everyone left, Lan Ying's voice rang out again in the illusion, tinged with sarcasm: "You're such a sentimental woman. If they've left, they'll never come back. Do you really trust him that much?"
Zhao Yuwei looked up at the void, her eyes firm, her tone calm: "Yes, I believe."
After reaching an agreement with Lan Ying, Xiao Feng and Sima Yan left the Resentful Realm and arrived at Chuyue City.
The city had a somewhat somber atmosphere, with few pedestrians on the streets and a sense of oppression permeating the air.
Just then, they noticed a prominent notice posted on the city wall.
The list, written in bright red ink, stood out starkly against the grey city walls. It read:
"Wanted: Seeking a skilled healer to cure our city lord. A reward of ten thousand gold pieces will be given for a successful cure!"
A crowd of people gathered around the list, whispering and discussing among themselves.
Some people looked worried, some shook their heads and sighed, and others were skeptical.
Sima Yan frowned and whispered to Xiao Feng, "That's strange. Didn't our group leader already take away City Lord Mo's immortal power? How could he still be sick?"
A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he tapped his chin lightly with his fingers, as if pondering the strangeness of the situation.
Xiao Feng pondered for a moment, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "I don't know, but it's always good to investigate. Perhaps there are secrets hidden here that we don't know about."
He thought to himself, "This could be a breakthrough, or it could be a trap. In any case, we must proceed with caution."
After saying that, Xiao Feng reached out and took down the list.
The surrounding crowd stirred up immediately, with some exclaiming and others whispering among themselves.
"Look, someone has accepted the bounty!"
"This young master has an extraordinary air about him. Could he be some reclusive master?"
"Hopefully he can cure the city lord, and our lives will be easier."
Just then, a man dressed in blue clothes suddenly stepped out from the crowd.
With a cautious expression and a hint of wariness in his eyes, he walked briskly to Xiao Feng and Sima Yan.
The man first sized them up, then bowed slightly and asked in a somewhat probing tone, "You two accepted the list on the wall, so you must have some skill. I wonder if you are confident that you can cure our city lord?"
Before Xiao Feng could speak, Sima Yan, who was standing to the side, seemed to have been injected with chicken blood. His eyes lit up, the corners of his mouth turned up, and his face was full of smiles.
He put his arm around Xiao Feng's shoulder and said loudly in an exaggerated tone, "Brother, you may not know this, but my brother Xiao is a divine physician with miraculous healing skills! A few days ago, he saved eighteen patients who were on the verge of death in one go! Even the city lord of that city in the south, what... what city, was saved by his miraculous hands!"
His voice grew louder and louder, drawing the attention of those around him.
As Xiao Feng listened to Sima Yan's boasting, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly. He thought to himself, "This guy is really good at talking. When did I become so amazing?"
The man in blue who was leading the way showed a hint of surprise in his eyes after hearing Sima Yan's words, and then said respectfully, "So it is the Divine Physician who has arrived. My apologies for not recognizing you. Please follow me into the city. The city lord has been waiting for a long time."
After saying this, the man in blue turned and led the way, with Xiao Feng and Sima Yan following closely behind.
Before long, the three arrived in front of a magnificent building.
Above the tall city gate hung a plaque that read "Lord of Chuyue City," with fully armed guards standing on both sides.
After exchanging a few words in hushed tones with the guard, the man in blue led Xiao Feng and his companion into the mansion.
After passing through several corridors, they were led to a spacious reception room.
The room was simply yet elegantly furnished, with several landscape paintings hanging on the walls and an incense burner in the corner, from which wisps of smoke rose and emitted a faint sandalwood fragrance.
The man in blue said respectfully, "Please wait here for a moment, I will go and inform the city lord." After saying that, he turned and left the room.
Xiao Feng and Sima Yan exchanged a glance and silently sat down.
The atmosphere in the room was somewhat somber, broken only by the wisps of smoke rising from the incense burner.
Xiao Feng was preoccupied with the city lord's illness. Taking advantage of a break during the changing of the guards' shifts, he quietly approached one of them and asked in a low voice, "Excuse me, how did your city lord suddenly fall ill? Wasn't he supposed to be protected by immortal power?"
Upon hearing this, the guard's face flashed with a hint of doubt. He looked around and, seeing that no one was paying attention, whispered, "We don't know why such an important figure as the city lord would suddenly fall ill. That's why we posted the notice, hoping to find a good doctor to cure the city lord."
After listening, Xiao Feng became even more puzzled. He exchanged a glance with Sima Yan, who shook his head slightly. Clearly, it was difficult to find out the truth about the city lord's immortal power and illness from the guards.
Time passed slowly, and Xiao Feng and Sima Yan waited quietly.
About an hour later, the man in blue finally returned.
His face showed signs of fatigue, but his eyes shone with hope.
"Gentlemen, the city lord has made all the arrangements. Please follow me," the man in blue said respectfully, then turned and led the way.
Xiao Feng and Sima Yan followed the man in blue through several corridors and arrived at a spacious bedroom.
Pushing open the heavy wooden door, a rich aroma of medicine wafted out.
A figure lay on the bed; that was the city lord of Chuyue City.
Although his hair had turned completely white, his face remained as handsome as a young man's. However, at this moment, his eyes were closed, his face was pale, and he looked like he was on the verge of death.
Xiao Feng strode forward and carefully observed the city lord's condition.
Suddenly, his pupils contracted slightly, because he noticed that the immortal power emanating from the city lord was constantly overflowing.
"What's going on?" Xiao Feng muttered to himself, his brows furrowed.
He had never seen such strange symptoms before.
Seeing this, Sima Yan also came over and asked in a low voice, "Brother Xiao, how is the situation?"
Xiao Feng took a deep breath and slowly said, "The situation is far more complicated than we imagined. The city lord's immortal power is leaking out, but his life force is rapidly dissipating. I have never seen anything like it before."
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