The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 372 - 264 Soul Shadow

Chapter 372: Chapter 264 Soul Shadow

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The guards stood motionless, their limbs frozen by fear, as they contemplated what they should do in the face of the young master who appeared with such overwhelming power. They all knew that if they opposed him, they were no match for him.

Soon after, Yan Xiaobao noticed that all the citizens wore student ranks, while the guards were practitioners. In the entire area around the pagoda, it seemed no one had unlocked the Dantian at their core.

Everyone was completely silent and stunned, but from afar, Yan Xiaobao noticed a commotion as someone attempted to move toward the center. His attention had been on them from the very beginning, a trace of interest flashing in his eyes as the faint smile never left his lips.

Those approaching were expert-level practitioners. Yan Xiaobao surmised that in this city, such a cultivation base was considered quite advanced. But to him, this group was nothing more than appetizers for the soul shadow of Deng Wu.

Breaking through the human crowd, a group of twenty people made their way to the plaza. Yan Xiaobao stood leisurely at the center, while his companions stood by his side, prepared to carry out Yan Xiaobao’s wishes.

This group of twenty newcomers was clearly different from the guards who had appeared so far. Their faces bore an air of arrogance, and their uniforms were a striking bright red. Yet the moment they saw Yan Xiaobao, their expressions were visibly shocked, and the one in the lead took a few steps forward.

"Young Lord," his voice still carried a hint of arrogance, but he bowed respectfully to Yan Xiaobao. "The City Lord wishes to welcome you to our humble city."

"The City Lord wishes to welcome you to our humble city," the guard in red spoke softly. "Please follow me to the City Lord’s mansion, where you may reside as long as you wish and as you see fit."

Yan Xiaobao nodded and followed the guard unhurriedly. Everyone who had previously crowded close now scattered, allowing them passage. None of them could forget the moment when the Snake Woman lightly killed at least three men with a single flick of her tail.

Yan Xiaobao strolled leisurely through the small town once again, observing everything around him. He quickly noticed they were taking a winding route to the City Lord’s mansion. Nevertheless, Yan Xiaobao still gained an understanding of the street layout.

The mansion of the city’s Lord was relatively small compared to the mansions in Liluo City, but its size was still considerable. It was undoubtedly larger than the estate Yan Xiaobao had purchased.

As they exited the mansion, more guards in red uniforms appeared. They were all at the practitioner level and displayed immense respect toward Yan Xiaobao and his followers. The leader at the forefront seemed proud to play the role of escort.

After passing a few residences, they finally arrived at a city hall where they were invited inside. This open hall had no partitions, only carefully carved wooden pillars. At the end of the hall, five seats were arranged, with a middle-aged man sitting in the center, flanked by two elderly men on either side.

As he gazed at Yan Xiaobao with keen interest, the middle-aged man’s black hair and beard framed his face, outlining his intelligent yet arrogant eyes.

The robe he wore was clearly made of materials far more luxurious than any citizen’s attire. Even the striking red uniforms appeared somewhat dim in comparison beside him. Four Divine Beasts were embroidered with gold thread—two on the front of his clothing and the other two on his back.

Looking at this man, Yan Xiaobao estimated his cultivation level to be roughly equivalent to his own, while the elders on either side were slightly higher.

It was undeniable, however, that while the elders had a slightly higher level, their strongest days were clearly in the past, leaving them unable to fully leverage their cultivation bases. None of them were above the Master level; at best, they ranked as nine-star Masters, much like Deng Wu.

The five of them regarded Yan Xiaobao and his entourage with mixed expressions. One displayed arrogance, another reverence, and yet another surprise.

It was evident that a cultivation level as high as the young master’s had never been seen in this place. While some felt awe and reverence, others reacted with arrogance, as if to declare themselves his equals, unwilling to admit being inferior. This was particularly true of the elders, whose life experience and perceived wisdom gave them a sense of superiority over the younger generation.

It was clear that the City Lord himself found Yan Xiaobao and his group unexpectedly extraordinary, prompting a mocking smile deep in Yan Xiaobao’s heart.

Although the City King outranked Yan Xiaobao, his life experience was far inferior. It was evident that this city was isolated from the rest of the sacred dungeon, although Yan Xiaobao did not yet understand the reason or method of its isolation.

Meeting Yan Xiaobao’s gaze with pride gleaming in his eyes, the City Lord nodded slightly in greeting. Yan Xiaobao returned the gesture, deciding to display as much courtesy as he could manage toward the man.

Seeing Yan Xiaobao neither clasp his hands nor bow toward him caused the City Lord’s brows to twitch with frustration, yet he said nothing. Even more so when he noticed that the young man’s entourage was even less polite, barely sparing him a glance of acknowledgment. Instead, the three of them seemed preoccupied with surveying their surroundings, as if readying themselves for escape if necessary.

"Young Master," the City Lord finally spoke, forcing an expression of welcome and politeness onto his face. Yet Yan Xiaobao could tell he was unaccustomed to receiving guests. It seemed this city was indeed isolated from the rest of the Underworld.