The Divine Urban Physician

Chapter 2155: Singled Out

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The few individuals behind Ye Chen looked at him with pity. They understood that this kind of situation happened once or twice every now and then. Someone was bound to be used to make an example of.

This young man was indeed unfortunate.

However, even though Ye Chen felt anger bubbling inside him, he still chose to follow the guard ahead into the city.

This time, he had a mission, and he naturally did not wish to cause a commotion.

The guard guided Ye Chen to a small pavilion not far from the main gate. He smiled mischievously and said, ”Wait here first. Our leader will come and ask you some questions later.”

”When?” Ye Chen’s eyes lit up with curiosity.

”When?” The soldier stepped out of the pavilion and turned back to Ye Chen with a sneer. ”Naturally, it will be when he decides to come.”

With that, he left and closed the door of the pavilion behind him.

Ye Chen looked at the door. He noticed that a formation was affixed to it. If someone attempted to escape without an opening token, they would need to unleash an attack at least as strong as a peak-level Star Aperture realm expert to break it.

That being said, with Ye Chen’s strength, this door would not be able to keep him confined.

However, what would be the use of forcing his way out?

If he did that, he would undoubtedly be branded as a fugitive and expelled.

At that point, he would be delayed in his mission.

Ye Chen smiled bitterly. It appeared that he truly was unfortunate to have been singled out by the leader for no apparent reason.

At this moment, the guard who had brought Ye Chen into the pavilion had already returned to the main door. The leader glanced at him and smiled. ”Is that kid behaving?”

The guard responded with a grin, ”What else can he do other than that? How could a mere sixth-level Creation realm cultivator dare to attack me?”

Upon hearing this, the others erupted in laughter.

One of the guards inquired of the leader, ”General Bai, why did you pick that kid? I believe that the young woman who just passed by is more attractive.”

General Bai reprimanded the man with a smile, ”Fool, your head is filled with thoughts of women. That young lady is indeed appealing, but she will be the one taking advantage of you. Do you truly believe you could do anything to her?”

”If General Li were to blame you, could you withstand his wrath?”

The man appeared to reflect on this and shrank back, saying, ”Then I shall forget it. However, I do not see any benefits in this kid.”

”No benefits?” General Bai exclaimed, scolding him playfully. ”What kind of world have you seen? How could you discern who is rich and who is not?”

”My judgment is certainly not wrong. This kid gives me a peculiar feeling. He is definitely not as simple as he appears.”

”You are correct, General Bai,” replied the guard with a flattering grin.

”Yes.” General Bai nodded. ”The inspection of this group of individuals is nearly complete. We should return and entertain our guest.”

The guards exchanged glances, smiles forming on their faces. A grand spectacle was about to unfold.

Soon, they returned to the pavilion where Ye Chen was and pushed the door open.

General Bai surveyed Ye Chen, who sat calmly within the attic, and the smile in his eyes grew more pronounced.

This young man evoked an unusual feeling in him. Although he did not possess the overbearing demeanor of those spoiled brats, he exuded an air of transcendence.

General Bai recognized that this was a quality typically found in those extraordinary individuals who were proud to their core.

Noticing that Ye Chen remained composed despite the situation, General Bai became even more convinced of his assumption.

General Bai immediately offered a smile to Ye Chen. ”Young man, I am Bai Shan. I am the border inspection general of the Southern Region. What is your name?”

Ye Chen regarded Bai Shan with indifference. His gaze flickered slightly. This man’s complexion was pale.

He appeared to be thirty-four years old, sporting a goatee. Dressed in golden general’s armor, with a long sword at his waist, he looked gallant, yet his aquiline nose and artificial smile were repulsive to Ye Chen.

However, this man was, after all, the gatekeeper of the Southern Region.

His information stated that he was Ye Chen. Neither Ge Qing nor he had any intention of concealing it. After all, if the Dean of the Divine Wind Academy had truly leaked information about Ye Chen, it would not be something that could be concealed by merely hiding a name.

General Bai nodded. ”Yes, Ye Chen. There appears to be an issue with your entry information. It is still undergoing review. As for the duration, it could be long or short. We cannot be certain.”

As he spoke, a playful smile danced in his eyes.

Ye Chen regarded Bai Shan and frowned.

However, Bai Shan quickly added, ”But do not misunderstand. We harbor no ill intentions. We do not wish to extort you or anything of that sort. It is merely a standard and regulated process. Ye Chen, do not overthink it. Hahahaha.”

Ye Chen stared at Bai Shan, remaining silent. ’Do not overthink?’

Bai Shan was clearly attempting to use his authority to intimidate Ye Chen. Now, he feigned high-mindedness, which only served to disgust Ye Chen further.

Nevertheless, he understood that he could not act out. After all, this was the Southern Region’s territory. If the other party chose not to allow him entry, they could even expel him outright. Yet, if they merely wished to check the information for a while, there was nothing Ye Chen could do.

Upon witnessing Ye Chen’s silence, Bai Shan and the other soldiers exhibited smug expressions. Regardless of how much of a genius, unparalleled prodigy, or esteemed individual one might be in other regions, they were still required to submit when entering the Southern Region.

Observing the expressions of Bai Shan and the others, Ye Chen could not help but feel a surge of anger and unwillingness welling up inside him.

He gazed at the faces of Bai Shan and the others and recalled the dean’s instructions. He swore to himself, ’I, Ye Chen, shall one day become the most formidable existence in the Lingwu Continent. I will be revered by all factions!’

Even the hidden factions, like the Divine Kingdom!

Meanwhile, in a frigid land deep within the Southern Region.

Juehan Palace.

Wei Ying opened her eyes, her complexion still pale.

The injuries inflicted upon her by several grand elders of the Holy Dragon Family had yet to fully heal.

”Damn it!”

”What is the matter?” she inquired, glancing at Bai, who had entered the room in a state of panic.

Bai hesitated for several seconds before responding, ”Palace Master, there are two matters. The first is that the Mu Family of the Divine Kingdom appears to have dispatched individuals to the Southern Region. They are most likely headed this way!”

”The Divine Kingdom’s Mu Family has sent six Great Void realm experts this time... If they locate us here, Juehan Palace will undoubtedly be in jeopardy.”

Nevertheless, Wei Ying remained unperturbed.

Her eyes glimmered with killing intent. ”So what if they are here? It merely means there will be a few more skeletons in this land of ice and snow.”

”What is the second matter?”

Bai sighed and continued, ”Palace Master, Ye Chen has arrived in the Southern Region.”

”What?!” Wei Ying sprang to her feet.

”Why has he come to the Southern Region at this time?!”