Chapter 1251: Chapter 311: Rescuing the Fallen City Lord

Ye Lingyue controlled her spiritual power and, through the Ghost Doll, searched for the whereabouts of the Gold City Lord in the courtyard.

It’s possible that Master Situ was overly confident in his human-shaped soldiers.

There was no other form of defense in the courtyard.

The Ghost Doll smoothly approached one of the rooms that was lit up.

It was a spacious living room lit with a Pine Oil Lamp, and at the far end, there was a bed.

A person was lying on the bed.

When the Ghost Doll pushed the door open and entered, the person on the bed showed no reaction.

A person lay on the bed.

Upon getting closer, Ye Lingyue saw clearly that it was a middle-aged man in his fifties.

He originally seemed to be a strong man, but he had become emaciated beyond recognition, with limbs beginning to atrophy from long-term bed rest. His entire body was severely dehydrated, with shriveled skin clinging to his tall frame.

Were it not for his breathing, Ye Lingyue would have thought he was already dead.

From his attire, this person should be the City Lord of Gold City.

However, he looked terrible, unable to utter a single word.

Upon seeing the Ghost Doll, he only slightly moved his eyes, as if trying to say something, yet nothing came out.

"Ling Yue, what do you see?"

Seeing Ye Lingyue’s expression turn serious, Di Shen couldn’t help but ask.

"I think we’ve found the Gold City Lord, but the situation is not optimistic. His condition is terrible, it seems like he is poisoned."

Ye Lingyue looked at the City Lord, and he didn’t seem to be sick. His face was pale like gold paper, and his lips an abnormal reddish-gold, unable to speak.

However, Ye Lingyue couldn’t diagnose him herself to be sure.

Ye Lingyue thought for a moment and had an idea.

She immediately wrote a letter and had the Elixir Puppet withdraw for now.

Seeing the Ghost Doll depart, anxiety welled up in the eyes of the person on the sickbed, the City Lord of Gold City, Yang Xuan.

He had been deceived by a villain and poisoned, resulting in his current state. His trusted aides were either killed or subdued by Situ Nan.

Situ Nan also posed as him, causing chaos in Gold City, committing countless evil deeds.

Although Yang Xuan was anxious, he was helpless as the courtyard was sealed off by human-shaped soldiers, making him a captive bird, only able to watch and listen, powerless. He dreamed of someone uncovering Situ Nan’s vicious facade.

Yet, to the City Lord’s surprise, the Elixir Puppet soon came back.

This time, it brought a letter.

The Elixir Puppet placed the letter in front of the Gold City Lord.

The ink was still fresh, and it read.

"City Lord Yang, I am the new City Lord of Huangquan City, Ye Lingyue. Earlier, I heard about you from City Lord Si and Senior Sister Wan Yun of Lonely Moon Sea. While passing through Huangquan City, a partner was unexpectedly taken by the City Lord’s Mansion, their whereabouts currently unknown. I had no choice but to explore the City Lord’s Mansion at night. The one who infiltrated the courtyard is my Elixir Puppet, loyal and trustworthy, you need not worry. I recently used some spiritual power from the Elixir Puppet to investigate and noticed that your appearance seems unusual, suspecting you might be poisoned. If you truly are poisoned and under someone’s control, please blink your eyes."

Upon reading this, City Lord Yang was overjoyed.

He realized that the savior he had been expecting had finally arrived.

He quickly blinked his eyes.

Looking further down, he saw the letter continue.

"Was the one who poisoned you Situ Nan?"

The Gold City Lord on the sickbed blinked his eyes forcefully.

After some communication, by the time dawn broke, Ye Lingyue had a general understanding.

She and Di Shen immediately left the City Lord’s Mansion and returned to their accommodation.

Senior Sister Wan Yun and Huang Jun had been waiting all night, and upon Ye Lingyue’s return, they eagerly inquired.

"I’ve figured out the whole story. Situ Nan truly is ambitious; he secretly poisoned the City Lord’s Elixir Pills under the guise of assisting. When the City Lord realized it, his limbs were already paralyzed, and he couldn’t even speak afterward. Situ Nan then controlled Gold City using the City Lord’s name."

"Such audacity from Situ Nan, daring to even harm the City Lord. Ling Yue, since you’ve figured it out, why not report it to the Jiu Provinces Alliance to rescue the City Lord?"

Senior Sister Wan Yun considered that the City Lord’s Mansion might still have other human-shaped soldiers refined by Situ Nan in ambush, making it hard for them alone to rescue the City Lord.

"No, quite the opposite. I think we can’t tell the Jiu Provinces Alliance about this; otherwise, a slight mistake might endanger the City Lord’s life. Those human-shaped soldiers refined by Situ Nan are very strange. I suspect he has a bigger plot while lurking in Gold City. I’ve already had the Elixir Puppet draw some blood from the City Lord, and I believe it won’t be long before we can neutralize the poison affecting him."

The matters with Lord Mu and the smuggling had completely soured Ye Lingyue’s view of the Jiu Provinces Alliance.

Ye Lingyue resolved not to ally with the Jiu Provinces Alliance again, nor rely on their help for anything.

Di Shen and Huang Jun also agreed with Ye Lingyue’s view, leaving only Senior Sister Wan Yun hesitant, but after being persuaded by the three, she finally relented.

"Rescuing City Lord Yang is secondary; I’m concerned about Fourth Brother. The City Lord’s Mansion is currently full of danger, and his prolonged stay only increases the risk."

Di Shen expressed his concern.

"I’m also worried about this. I’ve already sent Little Zhiyo and Little Evil Rabbit to infiltrate the City Lord’s Mansion to find out Fourth Brother’s whereabouts, hoping they can locate him soon."

Ye Lingyue, inspired by Di Shen’s suggestion last night for Little Zhiyo to search for the City Lord, used one of Qin Xiaochuan’s boots for Little Zhiyo and Little Evil Rabbit to track Qin Xiaochuan.

At this moment, Little Zhiyo and Little Evil Rabbit were scouring the City Lord’s Mansion for the lost Qin Xiaochuan.

"Hmph, I blame that damn Di Shen, one after another, they really treat me, Zhiyo, like a dog."

Little Zhiyo grumbled.

"Little Zhiyo, stop complaining. I think it’s an honor to help our master with tasks."

After starting to learn medical skills from Ye Lingyue, Little Evil Rabbit’s regard for her reached a new high. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

To it, any task from its master, even if it meant facing death, it would gladly undertake.

"Huff, another fool deceived by the boss’s appearance. I bet if the boss asked you to die, you’d just go rushing to do it," Little Zhiyo scoffed.

"Hmm! There’s movement." Little Zhiyo suddenly braked, gave a signal, and hid in a clump of grass with Little Evil Rabbit.

Ahead, several people walked by, one of them faintly carrying the scent of Qin Xiaochuan.