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**Chapter 140: Lord of White Cloud City**
**2023-04-04 Author: Fu Hejun**
On the road.
Sitting by the carriage window and watching the passersby and surrounding buildings, Dugu Yan found the scenes utterly different from anything she had seen before. It was a truly eye-opening experience for the still-naive girl.
She also grew increasingly curious about the master of this place, the Lord of White Cloud City.
The carriage sped along a unique, high-speed official road!
After a good part of the day.
The three finally arrived in the Inner District, leaving the outer civilian area behind.
The architecture here was a world apart from the civilian district. Tall manors, each occupying a vast area, could be seen everywhere.
"To the City Lord's Manor."
Sun Zhongjing, evidently familiar with the place, directly instructed the driver.
"Yes."
The driver's tone was subdued; he seemed to be a man of few words.
The City Lord's Manor was located at the very center of White Cloud City, encircled by the Inner District, which in turn was surrounded by the Outer District.
The roads throughout White Cloud City extended in all directions, allowing one to go anywhere. Commoners from the outer district could also enter the Inner District; it wasn't like typical imperial cities that restricted where people could go.
Therefore, even in the Inner District, commoners and other visitors could be seen everywhere.
After some time.
They arrived at the City Lord's Manor.
The three alighted from the carriage to find themselves before a vast complex of palaces of unknown size, surrounded by high walls.
Normally, the City Lord issued commands from within this City Lord's Manor through official documents and other such means. However, entering the City Lord's Manor to meet the City Lord was no easy feat. Without a token or other credentials, the guards at the main gate were an impassable hurdle.
Dugu Yan was surprised to find that she couldn't discern the strength of the guards at the main gate. She couldn't help but look to her grandfather, Dugu Bo, for help, eager for an answer.
"These guards are at least Soul Kings! The highest among them are Soul Saints!" Dugu Bo said with a solemn expression.
One must understand that from the Soul King rank onward, a Soul Master had formally entered the ranks of high-level Soul Masters. A Soul Master at the Soul King level, even in the Heaven Dou Empire, could easily be granted a noble title and become a high-ranking lord. To say nothing of Soul Saints.
But now, Soul Masters of this level were assigned to guard the main gate?!
Dugu Bo thought to himself, *Even Spirit Hall wouldn't dare to be so extravagant.*
As soon as the three got off the carriage, they were immediately spotted by the guards at the main gate.
As someone whose face had recently been broadcast worldwide by the future videos, Sun Zhongjing was naturally recognized by these guards at a glance.
A Soul Saint-level guard captain dared not be negligent and hurriedly stepped forward. He first bowed respectfully before saying, "Greetings, Your Excellencies. May I ask if you have an appointment?"
"No appointment."
Sun Zhongjing stated bluntly, "Go inform your City Lord that an old friend has come to visit."
"Yes, Your Excellency. Please wait a moment."
Hearing this, the guard dared not delay. After all, this individual was an existence on the same level as the City Lord. He promptly turned and walked through the main gate, even activating his martial soul, and quickly flew toward the palace where the City Lord usually conducted his affairs.
At the entrance.
Sun Zhongjing, along with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, waited quietly, showing no trace of impatience.
After a moment.
The Soul Saint emerged, followed by two more Soul Saints. He respectfully said to Sun Zhongjing, "Your Excellency, the Medicine King, the City Lord invites you. Please, follow me."
Sun Zhongjing nodded gently, saying nothing more. The three of them followed the two guiding Soul Saints, slowly stepping through the main gate and walking deeper into the palace.
*This place… it feels even more magnificent than the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.*
As Dugu Yan walked with her two elders, her eyes occasionally darted around with curiosity, observing the magnificent and elegant palace complex, and she couldn't help but marvel in her heart.
The City Lord's Manor was a structure Ye Cheng had modeled after the Forbidden City Imperial Palace from his past life, and as such, it inherently incorporated the essence of Chinese civilization. Compared to the Douluo Continent, which knew only of fighting and killing, it naturally felt far superior in its historical charm and cultural depth.
The three followed the two Soul Saints and were soon guided onto a carriage. The carriage then transported them along a wide pathway, passing one palace after another, finally stopping before a palace with a plaque that read "Hall of Mental Cultivation."
Alighting from the carriage.
"Your Excellency, the Medicine King, please."
The Soul Saint said respectfully, "The City Lord is waiting inside the hall."
Sun Zhongjing nodded gently, and the three of them followed the Soul Saint, walking with unhurried steps into the palace. Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan followed behind him, acting as his entourage and saying little.
After walking for a short distance.
They arrived at a reception hall.
Just as they stepped over the threshold, a calm and refined voice drifted out.
"Medicine King Senior, it has been a long time."
A man in white robes with his hair tied back stood up, smiling as he gazed at Sun Zhongjing. His refined, amiable demeanor, coupled with an innate, noble, and otherworldly presence, made Dugu Yan's heart flutter. She felt like a fan meeting her idol up close, so giddy with excitement that she felt a little faint.
However, no one present paid any mind to Dugu Yan's strange behavior; they had already begun to converse.
"You kid. It's only been a few years, yet you've already grown to this extent." Sun Zhongjing stroked his long beard and smiled back at him. "I remember you were only a Soul Saint back then. How did you manage to catch up to this old man's 150-plus years of bitter cultivation in just a few short years?"
"Hahaha, this junior simply had other fortuitous encounters."
Ye Cheng let out a hearty laugh but didn't elaborate.
Sun Zhongjing also smiled and didn't press further, the two sharing an unspoken understanding.
Next, Ye Cheng invited them to take their seats. Soon, serving maids brought them fragrant tea.
Sun Zhongjing picked up the teacup, took a sip, then gently set it down. He said, "Let's skip the pleasantries. This old man has come to seek refuge with you this time."
"Seek refuge? Senior, you must be joking."
Upon hearing this, Ye Cheng was at a loss for words. "With your strength, where in the world can you not go? Your presence here, Senior, is an honor for White Cloud City."
"As it happens, there are many vacant places within the city. If you don't mind, feel free to take your pick," he said with great generosity.
Watching the familiar way they interacted, Dugu Bo thought to himself, *It seems the Sect Master's relationship with this Lord of White Cloud City is far better than I imagined. It makes sense, though. The Sect Master did save his life multiple times. That's a life-saving debt—how could their relationship not be good?*
Once the Sect Master joins, White Cloud City will have two Limit Douluo.
*From now on, White Cloud City will be a Faction that no one dares to provoke.*
(end of chapter)
**2023-04-04 Author: Fu Hejun**
On the road.
Sitting by the carriage window and watching the passersby and surrounding buildings, Dugu Yan found the scenes utterly different from anything she had seen before. It was a truly eye-opening experience for the still-naive girl.
She also grew increasingly curious about the master of this place, the Lord of White Cloud City.
The carriage sped along a unique, high-speed official road!
After a good part of the day.
The three finally arrived in the Inner District, leaving the outer civilian area behind.
The architecture here was a world apart from the civilian district. Tall manors, each occupying a vast area, could be seen everywhere.
"To the City Lord's Manor."
Sun Zhongjing, evidently familiar with the place, directly instructed the driver.
"Yes."
The driver's tone was subdued; he seemed to be a man of few words.
The City Lord's Manor was located at the very center of White Cloud City, encircled by the Inner District, which in turn was surrounded by the Outer District.
The roads throughout White Cloud City extended in all directions, allowing one to go anywhere. Commoners from the outer district could also enter the Inner District; it wasn't like typical imperial cities that restricted where people could go.
Therefore, even in the Inner District, commoners and other visitors could be seen everywhere.
After some time.
They arrived at the City Lord's Manor.
The three alighted from the carriage to find themselves before a vast complex of palaces of unknown size, surrounded by high walls.
Normally, the City Lord issued commands from within this City Lord's Manor through official documents and other such means. However, entering the City Lord's Manor to meet the City Lord was no easy feat. Without a token or other credentials, the guards at the main gate were an impassable hurdle.
Dugu Yan was surprised to find that she couldn't discern the strength of the guards at the main gate. She couldn't help but look to her grandfather, Dugu Bo, for help, eager for an answer.
"These guards are at least Soul Kings! The highest among them are Soul Saints!" Dugu Bo said with a solemn expression.
One must understand that from the Soul King rank onward, a Soul Master had formally entered the ranks of high-level Soul Masters. A Soul Master at the Soul King level, even in the Heaven Dou Empire, could easily be granted a noble title and become a high-ranking lord. To say nothing of Soul Saints.
But now, Soul Masters of this level were assigned to guard the main gate?!
Dugu Bo thought to himself, *Even Spirit Hall wouldn't dare to be so extravagant.*
As soon as the three got off the carriage, they were immediately spotted by the guards at the main gate.
As someone whose face had recently been broadcast worldwide by the future videos, Sun Zhongjing was naturally recognized by these guards at a glance.
A Soul Saint-level guard captain dared not be negligent and hurriedly stepped forward. He first bowed respectfully before saying, "Greetings, Your Excellencies. May I ask if you have an appointment?"
"No appointment."
Sun Zhongjing stated bluntly, "Go inform your City Lord that an old friend has come to visit."
"Yes, Your Excellency. Please wait a moment."
Hearing this, the guard dared not delay. After all, this individual was an existence on the same level as the City Lord. He promptly turned and walked through the main gate, even activating his martial soul, and quickly flew toward the palace where the City Lord usually conducted his affairs.
At the entrance.
Sun Zhongjing, along with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, waited quietly, showing no trace of impatience.
After a moment.
The Soul Saint emerged, followed by two more Soul Saints. He respectfully said to Sun Zhongjing, "Your Excellency, the Medicine King, the City Lord invites you. Please, follow me."
Sun Zhongjing nodded gently, saying nothing more. The three of them followed the two guiding Soul Saints, slowly stepping through the main gate and walking deeper into the palace.
*This place… it feels even more magnificent than the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.*
As Dugu Yan walked with her two elders, her eyes occasionally darted around with curiosity, observing the magnificent and elegant palace complex, and she couldn't help but marvel in her heart.
The City Lord's Manor was a structure Ye Cheng had modeled after the Forbidden City Imperial Palace from his past life, and as such, it inherently incorporated the essence of Chinese civilization. Compared to the Douluo Continent, which knew only of fighting and killing, it naturally felt far superior in its historical charm and cultural depth.
The three followed the two Soul Saints and were soon guided onto a carriage. The carriage then transported them along a wide pathway, passing one palace after another, finally stopping before a palace with a plaque that read "Hall of Mental Cultivation."
Alighting from the carriage.
"Your Excellency, the Medicine King, please."
The Soul Saint said respectfully, "The City Lord is waiting inside the hall."
Sun Zhongjing nodded gently, and the three of them followed the Soul Saint, walking with unhurried steps into the palace. Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan followed behind him, acting as his entourage and saying little.
After walking for a short distance.
They arrived at a reception hall.
Just as they stepped over the threshold, a calm and refined voice drifted out.
"Medicine King Senior, it has been a long time."
A man in white robes with his hair tied back stood up, smiling as he gazed at Sun Zhongjing. His refined, amiable demeanor, coupled with an innate, noble, and otherworldly presence, made Dugu Yan's heart flutter. She felt like a fan meeting her idol up close, so giddy with excitement that she felt a little faint.
However, no one present paid any mind to Dugu Yan's strange behavior; they had already begun to converse.
"You kid. It's only been a few years, yet you've already grown to this extent." Sun Zhongjing stroked his long beard and smiled back at him. "I remember you were only a Soul Saint back then. How did you manage to catch up to this old man's 150-plus years of bitter cultivation in just a few short years?"
"Hahaha, this junior simply had other fortuitous encounters."
Ye Cheng let out a hearty laugh but didn't elaborate.
Sun Zhongjing also smiled and didn't press further, the two sharing an unspoken understanding.
Next, Ye Cheng invited them to take their seats. Soon, serving maids brought them fragrant tea.
Sun Zhongjing picked up the teacup, took a sip, then gently set it down. He said, "Let's skip the pleasantries. This old man has come to seek refuge with you this time."
"Seek refuge? Senior, you must be joking."
Upon hearing this, Ye Cheng was at a loss for words. "With your strength, where in the world can you not go? Your presence here, Senior, is an honor for White Cloud City."
"As it happens, there are many vacant places within the city. If you don't mind, feel free to take your pick," he said with great generosity.
Watching the familiar way they interacted, Dugu Bo thought to himself, *It seems the Sect Master's relationship with this Lord of White Cloud City is far better than I imagined. It makes sense, though. The Sect Master did save his life multiple times. That's a life-saving debt—how could their relationship not be good?*
Once the Sect Master joins, White Cloud City will have two Limit Douluo.
*From now on, White Cloud City will be a Faction that no one dares to provoke.*
(end of chapter)
