Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2042: Good Thing I Didn’t Leave

Seeing Ye Haochuan still escaping, the Gryphon was instantly enraged. Not only did its single beak continue its pecking, but its sharp claws were also put to use. Suddenly, its efficiency in carving through the mountain rocks saw a significant increase.

The other three Gryphons were not to be outdone and all joined in the effort. In a short while, the entire mountainside began to tremble, as if an earthquake were underway.

This scene, which once instilled terror in him, no longer intimidated Ye Haochuan.

When it came to digging, how could Gryphons possibly match humans? In no time, he had already burrowed more than a dozen meters deep, far surpassing the Gryphons’ progress.

"Damn it, finally safe!"

Ye Haochuan plopped onto the ground, completely spent and gasping for air.

From being pursued by savage beasts to leaping off a cliff, and then being forced to dig by winged creatures, the entire ordeal had drained him substantially. His nerves had been stretched to their limit the whole time; to claim otherwise would be a falsehood.

The Gryphons outside, unable to catch up with Ye Haochuan, let out a few sounds of displeasure but showed no intention of leaving.

Ten minutes passed in this tense standoff, and Ye Haochuan began to feel anxious.

He wasn't here for a leisurely retreat; his objective was to contend for the Seven-Colored Mysterious Stone, secure a spot as a Half-Mountain Residence disciple, and have Shentu Fu rescue Sophia. Continuing this stalemate was a surefire path to failure.

"Heavenly Eye, activate!"

A golden luminescence flashed within Ye Haochuan’s eyes, and the surrounding rock formations gradually turned translucent, revealing everything beyond the mountain.

"Thirty meters to the right, I can break through, and there are no winged creatures or beasts nearby. I should be able to slip away unnoticed!" Ye Haochuan made up his mind instantly.

However, just as he was about to close his Heavenly Eye and resume his digging, he discovered something astonishing.

Three hundred meters beneath the surface, countless red crystals were amassed, seemingly forming a substantial vein.

"Holy heavens, how many red crystals are there? Ten billion? A hundred billion? Or perhaps a trillion?"

Ye Haochuan nearly bit his own tongue off, his heart pounding wildly with exhilaration.

"Digging down from here will likely only take a little over ten minutes. It shouldn't cause any significant delays, right?" Ye Haochuan mused to himself.

If he encountered winged creatures or beasts, then Ju Yuqu and Li Qi would likely face the same. It was improbable they would ascend the mountain with ease. They might not share his fortune and could have perhaps been consumed by that Demon Beast.

With this reasoning, Ye Haochuan no longer hesitated and swiftly adjusted his trajectory to dig downwards.

During the excavation process, the actual digging consumes minimal time; the more time-consuming aspect is the removal of earth and rocks from the tunnel. Yet, for Ye Haochuan, this particular phase presented no obstacle. He employed a storage ring specifically for managing the excavated materials, allowing him to concentrate solely on digging, thereby maximizing his efficiency.

Indeed, ten minutes later, he had successfully penetrated the three hundred meters of rock. Instantly, abundant Flower Energy and Spiritual Energy surged towards him.

Merely by inhaling a few breaths of this revitalizing air, Ye Haochuan felt a subtle enhancement in his cultivation boundary.

"My goodness, this location is absolutely heaven-defying!"

Ye Haochuan’s heart trembled uncontrollably. If he were to cultivate here, wouldn't his Cultivation skyrocket?

Nevertheless, he reined in his impulse to cultivate at this spot. After all, one could not ascertain how long such an endeavor might take, and by the time he concluded, the crucial opportunity might have long since vanished.

He promptly retrieved several storage rings and commenced rapidly filling them with the red crystals.

The red crystals in this area were piled in abundance, devoid of any rubble or debris, making the collection process exceptionally convenient.

Before long, Ye Haochuan had already accumulated nearly ten million red crystals, completely filling one storage ring.

Just as he was about to retrieve a second ring, a low, resentful voice suddenly reached his ears.

"Boy, don't overstep your bounds! This Spirit Vein was painstakingly brought here by this old man. Allowing you to take a million is one thing, but do you intend to plunder the entire Spirit Vein?"

"Who’s there?"

At the utterance, Ye Haochuan started in surprise and scanned his surroundings, yet he detected no one. It was then he understood that the voice originated from Liu Bai.

This dimensional realm belonged to Liu Bai, and it was highly probable that Liu Bai had sensed the Spirit Vein being pilfered and had arrived to issue a warning.

Comprehending the situation, Ye Haochuan couldn’t help but feel a sense of embarrassment. He felt akin to someone caught in the act of theft.

However, with the red crystals already secured, he was decidedly disinclined to return them.

"He just said 'let you take away a million and be done,' doesn't that imply he permits me to take this million?" With this realization, Ye Haochuan felt a surge of delight.

Even though he couldn’t claim the entire Spirit Vein, this million should serve him well for a considerable period.

After regaining his composure, Ye Haochuan was preparing to depart with the ring.

Just then, a searing pain shot through his Dantian, as if it were about to rupture.

What in the world is happening?

Ye Haochuan, alarmed, quickly used his consciousness to investigate.

He soon discovered that an immense quantity of Spiritual Qi had somehow accumulated in his Dantian. It was now like an overinflated balloon, showing faint cracks and dangerously close to bursting at any second.

He then recalled that he had failed to consciously stop absorbing Spiritual Qi while he was busy packing the red crystals.

Due to his prolonged cultivation, his body had developed an inherent instinct to automatically absorb a certain amount of Spiritual Qi at any time and in any place.

Normally, this wasn't a significant issue, as the amount absorbed was minimal. However, the Spiritual Qi density in this location was exceptionally high, and combined with this instinctive absorption, his Spiritual Qi had surged dramatically.

At this moment, he felt a painful, swollen sensation, akin to an urgent need for a bowel movement.

"No, I have to get out of here immediately, or I'll surely explode!"

Ye Haochuan resolved to lift his foot, but then abruptly halted.

Damn it, since I'm already here, if I don't seize this chance to break through now, where will I ever find such an excellent spot for a breakthrough later?

The other voice within Ye Haochuan's mind resurfaced.

Although he was in a rush to claim the Seven-Colored Mystic Crystal, the matter of cultivation was equally pressing.

Given his current Cultivation level, confronting Ju Yuqu directly would spell certain doom. A breakthrough was his only viable path to a chance of survival.

Furthermore, the most challenging phase of the Immortal Transformation, the liquefaction of Spirit Qi, he had already navigated during his journey on the Heavenly Road. He was confident that the breakthrough process wouldn't drag on for years, unlike for others who might enter prolonged seclusion.

Deciding to act without delay, Ye Haochuan detested the feeling of indecision.

He sat down cross-legged, swiftly channeling the gaseous Spiritual Qi from his Dantian through a minor meridian, and guiding it along a specific path.

To his surprise, the circulation proceeded with remarkable ease. The Spiritual Qi flowed through the meridian without any obstruction, as if fate had ordained this perfect occurrence.

This was at least ten times smoother than he had dared to anticipate.

Haha, thankfully I didn't leave. Otherwise, wouldn't I have died of regret?

Ye Haochuan felt immense joy, his heart soaring with elation.