Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2049: How Could It Be So Serious?

"Despicable scoundrel!" Ye Haochuan's gaze locked onto Li Qi, fury blazing in his eyes.

From the moment Li Qi had plunged off the precipice, Ye Haochuan had discerned the deception. Li Qi hadn't truly fallen but had cleverly utilized a concealed sword, anchoring himself to a crag and suspending himself midway down the mountain.

Initially, Ye Haochuan had dismissed Li Qi as a mere nuisance, intending to deal with him only after tending to Ju Yuqu.

However, Ju Yuqu's formidable strength had far surpassed his expectations, leaving Ye Haochuan in peril even as he fought with all his might.

Caught in the throes of battle, he had naturally overlooked the comparatively insignificant Li Qi. Who could have predicted that this trifling individual would ultimately thwart his ambitions? The realization ignited Ye Haochuan's simmering anger.

"Ye, I warned you last time not to be so careless. Yet here you are, still failing to learn your lesson!" Li Qi taunted, a smug grin spreading across his face. "You need to use your intellect, not just brute force. Relying solely on strength is foolish!"

"You..." Ye Haochuan found himself momentarily speechless.

He had, in truth, been careless. Despite Li Qi's previous treachery, he had failed to maintain sufficient vigilance against him.

"What a scoundrel!" Within the grand hall of the Half-Mountain Residence, a robust man exclaimed, his voice laced with indignation. "Second Senior Brother, such an individual, even if he obtains the Seven-Colored Mysterious Stone, should never be admitted!"

"He is indeed rather treacherous..." Liu Bai mused, a flicker of disdain crossing his features.

Shentu Fu, however, his eyes glinting with amusement, chuckled. "I believe that while his methods weren't entirely honorable, he astutely seized the opportune moment. One can hardly fault him for that!"

"Third Senior Brother, weren't you the most enthusiastic supporter of Ye Haochuan? Why are you now defending that scoundrel?" the robust man inquired, his brow furrowed in confusion.

"My support for him doesn't necessitate his direct induction into the Half-Mountain Residence. This time, he successfully prevented Ju Yuqu from entering, thereby fulfilling the task. Whether he personally claims the reward is of secondary importance!" Shentu Fu smirked.

Upon hearing this, Liu Bai fell into deep contemplation.

A moment later, his eyes suddenly brightened, and a smile graced his lips. "Third Junior Brother speaks wisely. Given Young Master Ye's current standing, he is indeed not suited for direct entry into the Half-Mountain Residence. Let us proceed as planned; Li Qi shall claim the title!"

With a wave of his hand, the three individuals who had been on the mountaintop materialized within the main hall.

Ye Haochuan's stare at Li Qi was so intense it seemed capable of igniting flames. Ju Yuqu, his eyes vacant, let out a foolish, disbelieving laugh.

Only Li Qi wore an expression of utter smugness, his grin as wide and bright as a blooming chrysanthemum.

Upon noticing Liu Bai and the others, his demeanor instantly shifted to one of solemn respect. "Manor Master, I present the Seven-Colored Mysterious Stone. Kindly verify its authenticity!"

"Confirmation is unnecessary. Though your cultivation may be somewhat lacking, your cunning is commendable, and fortune clearly smiles upon you. It seems destined," Liu Bai declared kindly. "Effective immediately, you shall be recognized as the ninth disciple of the Filial Sect!"

"Thank you, Manor Master!" Li Qi knelt, offering three profound bows to Liu Bai.

Liu Bai nodded and called towards the entrance, "Longyue, escort your ninth junior brother and ensure all arrangements are made properly!"

As his words faded, the door swung open, and Shu Longyue, accompanied by Ge Ping and others, entered the hall.

The sight of Li Qi kneeling before Liu Bai elicited gasps of astonishment from them.

They had anticipated either Ju Yuqu's victory or Ye Haochuan's triumphant comeback. Never in their wildest imaginations had they conceived that the unassuming Li Qi would become their newest junior brother.

However, respecting the Manor Master's decree, they dared not voice any dissent. Swiftly, Shu Longyue departed, Li Qi trailing behind him, his face radiating triumph.

As they left, Li Qi cast a smug, lingering glance at Ye Haochuan.

Were it not for the profound exhaustion plaguing his body, Ye Haochuan would have relished the opportunity to utterly crush Li Qi.

After Li Qi's induction, Liu Bai instructed Ge Ping to escort Ju Yuqu away, ensuring he received medical attention before being safely dismissed from the Half-Mountain Residence.

Thus, the main hall was left with only Ye Haochuan, Liu Yifei, and the three leaders of the Half-Mountain Residence.

"Young Master Ye, do not despair..." Shentu Fu offered a reassuring smile upon observing Ye Haochuan's crestfallen expression.

"If I am not accepted as a disciple of the Half-Mountain Residence, you will not save Sophia. How can I not feel disheartened?" Ye Haochuan responded, his voice tinged with frustration.

Shentu Fu smiled gently. "Although you have not joined the Half-Mountain Residence, you have successfully completed the appointed task. Therefore, I shall indeed save your beloved!"

"Truly?" Ye Haochuan's spirits immediately lifted as he sought confirmation.

"Naturally. What motive would I have for deceiving you?" Shentu Fu replied with a calm smile.

"That's wonderful!" Ye Haochuan exclaimed in delight, yet a slight frown creased his brow as he inquired, "So, the sole reason you wished for me to become a disciple of the Half-Mountain Residence was to prevent Ju Yuqu from entering?"

"Your perception is indeed sharp!" Shentu Fu flashed a smile. "However, I cannot divulge the reasons just yet. Furthermore, after I have rescued your beloved, you will be obligated to agree to certain terms I shall propose!"

"More conditions? Haven't we settled on those already? Do you never tire of this?" Ye Haochuan voiced his exasperation.

"The previous term involved you becoming a disciple of the Half-Mountain Residence, a goal you ultimately failed to achieve, did you not?" Shentu Fu chuckled.

"You..." Ye Haochuan found himself utterly speechless.

Beside him, Liu Bai let out a soft chuckle and interjected, "Cease your teasing; allow me to clarify."

He then addressed Ye Haochuan, stating, "What we propose is not truly a condition, as all our actions are undertaken to ensure your safety and to safeguard the Hua Clan!"

"Protect me? Protect the Hua Clan?" Ye Haochuan appeared somewhat perplexed.

"Precisely, to protect both you and the Hua Clan! This is because you represent the hope for the resurgence of our Hua Clan!" Liu Bai declared with grave sincerity.

"What? Grandfather, you claim he is also a member of the Hua Clan?" Liu Yifei inquired with palpable surprise, her previous demeanor vanishing.

"Grandfather?" Now it was Ye Haochuan's turn to be taken aback.

Liu Bai offered a gentle smile and introduced to Ye Haochuan, "Yifei is my biological granddaughter and the sole member of the Hua Clan within the Filial Sect!"

With that, he proceeded to elucidate Ye Haochuan's origins from the Lower Realm to Liu Yifei. It was only then, amidst her astonishment, that Liu Yifei came to accept the reality of Ye Haochuan also being part of the Hua Clan.

"What precisely is this Hua Clan? In all my journeys, I've never encountered anyone who spoke of it. I had presumed all cultivators in the Immortal Realm belonged to a single lineage." Ye Haochuan questioned, his brow furrowed in confusion.

"In the annals of the Immortal Realm, numerous tribes once thrived, but now, it has indeed consolidated into a singular lineage!"

"Are you implying that the Hua Clan was once numbered among those myriad tribes?"

"The Hua Clan was indeed one of the myriad tribes, yet it possessed distinctions that set it apart from the others!"

Liu Bai elaborated, "All I can advise you is this: should you venture forth in the future, never reveal your affiliation with the Hua Clan, lest you court your own demise!"

What? Could the situation be that dire?

A profound curiosity stirred within Ye Haochuan's heart.