Reborn Divine Doctor: The Abandoned Girl's Legend

Chapter 1300 - 360: An Unexpected Encounter at the Water God Festival

Seeing Di Shen had already walked far away, Luo Qian could only reluctantly retract his Primordial Power.

"Ah, Qian Che, you’ve really disappointed me. Have you forgotten how I’ve raised you since you were a child? Feelings are the most misleading; you must not entrust your true heart to anyone." Luo Qian was full of urgent disapproval.

He could tell that his daughter was thoroughly involved this time.

"Father, you can’t kill Di Shen. If you must kill someone, it should be that Ye Lingyue. With that woman dead, Di Shen will give up. Father, at tomorrow’s City Lord Meeting, you must find a way to get rid of that useless City Lord."

Even though rejected by Di Shen, all of Luo Qianche’s resentment was vented on Ye Lingyue.

Di Shen’s words swirled around her mind like a demon spell.

Di Shen actually said she wasn’t even worth a single strand of that useless one’s hair. It seems Ming Yue was right; Di Shen must be bewitched by some trick that that ugly woman used.

As long as Ye Lingyue is around, Di Shen will never give up.

"Well, you’re my only daughter. Rest assured, after tomorrow she will no longer be a City Lord. After the City Lord Meeting ends, I’ll hand her over to you to do as you wish."

Luo Qian felt for his daughter and recalled Di Shen’s earlier blow.

This young man—his strength is indeed formidable. If he and Qian Che were to inherit the position of City Lord of Shui City, Shui City might shed its Newbie City title and become one of the strongest cities in the Ancient Nine Provinces.

"My daughter’s lifelong happiness depends entirely on you, Father."

Thinking that after tomorrow she could gouge out Ye Lingyue’s eyes and claim Di Shen, Luo Qianche felt a surge of joy.

After Di Shen left the courtyard, he returned to his residence; Ye Lingyue and Senior Sister Wan Yun hadn’t returned yet.

Di Shen had no intention of telling Ye Lingyue about tonight’s events.

But having rejected Luo Qian, Luo Qian and his daughter surely won’t let things rest.

What worries Di Shen is what despicable means the other side will employ.

He felt restless and walked to the courtyard to practice a set of swordsmanship.

The night was cool as water, and the sword light shimmered like fireflies in the dark night; Di Shen practiced until he was sweating profusely.

Stopping the sword, he pulled out the Demon Essence Pill from his belongings.

"If truly cornered, I would have no choice but to consume this Elixir Pill."

Di Shen mused over this, then put the Demon Essence Pill back and awaited Ye Lingyue’s return.

After parting with Di Shen, Ye Lingyue and the others took the Water Arrow Ship, traveling along the canal towards Shui City’s districts.

The nighttime canal differed markedly from the daytime.

The traces of slaughter among the Whale People had completely vanished.

On both sides of the riverbank, flower lanterns were lit, adorned with small wax candles.

Couples lined the riverbanks, releasing flower lanterns along the route.

Ye Lingyue and the others learned that today marked a special festival in Shui City—the Water God Festival.

The origin of the Water God Festival relates to the legend of Shui City’s Water God.

Legend has it that years ago, the Water God met the ancestor of the Luo family by chance at the riverbank on the day of the Water God Festival; emotions blossomed, eventually leading to the Water God bloodline within the City Lord’s Mansion.

As Ye Lingyue and the others disembarked, a small vendor approached to sell lanterns.

"Lady, buy a Water God Lantern; lighting them ensures family health and lovers uniting. Our City Lord and City Lord’s Wife came together thanks to these lanterns."

The vendor, employing his three-inch tongue, energetically persuaded.

Ye Lingyue smiled and shook her head, not believing in such things, and continued onwards with Senior Sister Wan Yun.

"Young man, you say these lanterns are effective, so I’ll buy one."

Seeing couples line the banks kindled Qin Xiaochuan’s interest, prompting him to purchase a lantern eagerly.

"Brother Qin, people release lanterns as couples. Are you going solo? How about I begrudgingly accompany you?" Huang Jun teased Qin Xiaochuan, winking playfully, earning a white-eyed response.

"I’m not lighting for romance; I’m wishing for family safety and everyone’s well-being."

Qin Xiaochuan muttered to himself, finding an opening by the riverbank and setting his lantern afloat.

The lantern drifted downstream, gently floating away.

As Qin Xiaochuan thought of his dream goddess, he quietly wished to meet the beautiful dancer in the city tonight.

"Senior Brother Xiao Chuan, hurry and catch up." Huang Jun urged from behind.

Qin Xiaochuan hurriedly ran up.

The delicate Water God Flower Lantern floated tens of meters, then collided with a pleasure boat.

Aboard the boat, light singing and dancing revealed a performing troupe rehearsing.

With a splash of water, a hand retrieved the lantern.

"Master, Shui City’s customs are quite interesting, very different from ours." A troupe member commented to the lantern bearer.

"Indeed, it’s fascinating. I’ve had enough of being on the boat; accompany me ashore for a walk."

The person with unique charisma and seemingly smiling water eyes fixed on Ye Lingyue and others’ departing figures. Barely moving a foot, suddenly they were ashore, blending with the bustling crowd, unnoticed like a passing spring breeze.

Ye Lingyue and Senior Sister Wan Yun strolled, noting Shui City as a commercial hub, bustling with demon hunters, shops aplenty, compounded by the Water God Festival crowds.

After a few steps, Ye Lingyue and Senior Sister Wan Yun were separated.

To avoid losing track of everyone, Ye Lingyue slowed her pace, waiting for the others.

She noticed a familiar figure ahead.

The person stood beside a lantern vendor, conversing.

The vendor took Spirit Stones, nodded, and inscribed something on a lantern before handing it over.

The recipient took the lantern, moving through the crowd towards a secluded area of the city.

"How is it him?"

Ye Lingyue wondered, checking for Senior Sister Wan Yun and others still unseen.

After some thought, she approached the vendor with inquiries, ultimately deciding to pursue the mysterious figure.

The bustling city was soon left behind.

It led to a serene river sector, narrow-leaf reeds swaying gracefully with the night’s wind, emitting rustling sounds.

The figure reached the riverbank and took out the water lantern.

The lantern’s shadow cast on the dark waters, drifting gradually into the distance, leaving a solitary water trail.

"Come out."

The figure watched the lantern and suddenly spoke.