Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2053: Farewell, Li Qi

Shentu Fu clearly did not anticipate Ye Haochuan's urgent desire to depart.

Ye Haochuan had just secured the cultivation resources from the Half-Mountain Residence, which he could have utilized to bolster his own strength.

Furthermore, Ye Haochuan possessed no external backing or connections; venturing out for cultivation could expose him to perilous situations. However, within the safety of the Half-Mountain Residence, though undetected by others, he was fundamentally secure and could cultivate without disturbance.

"I genuinely have pressing matters to attend to, and I cannot find peace remaining here!" Ye Haochuan stated with utmost seriousness, offering no further elaboration.

The true impetus for his departure was, naturally, related to Long Keyue.

In the blink of an eye, over a month had elapsed since he lost contact with Long Keyue, leaving him unaware of her current whereabouts or her safety.

With this lingering concern weighing on his mind, how could he possibly cultivate in tranquility at the Half-Mountain Residence?

"Very well, but you must exercise extreme caution. Do not act rashly or arrogantly. The Immortal Realm is vastly different from the Lower Realm; countless individuals possess superior strength to you!" Shentu Fu earnestly advised, exhibiting a paternal concern for Ye Haochuan.

A sense of warmth permeated Ye Haochuan's heart, and he responded with a smile and a nod.

"Additionally, continue to cultivate diligently, aiming to break through to the True Immortal realm at the earliest opportunity..." Shentu Fu reiterated his counsel.

Achieving the True Immortal realm was the fundamental requirement for investigating the affairs of the Hua Clan.

Concurrently, upon Ye Haochuan's breakthrough to the True Immortal stage, he would be tasked with fulfilling a significant mission.

Ye Haochuan harbored little genuine interest in the purported mission and indifferently acknowledged the statement.

Subsequently, Ye Haochuan requested an additional token.

Shentu Fu provided him with one without the slightest hesitation.

"Mind you, this token differs from those issued to official disciples of the Half-Mountain Residence; it merely signifies your status as a guest elder of the Half-Mountain Residence, so not everyone will accord you deference. You must keep this in mind!" Shentu Fu cautioned him.

The Half-Mountain Residence maintained a strict roster of only thirty-six disciples, whose standing was virtually unparalleled.

These thirty-six were esteemed figures throughout the Immortal Realm, and any attempt at impersonation would be met with severe repercussions.

Beyond these thirty-six, the Half-Mountain Residence also issued standard tokens. These tokens signified a nominal association with the Half-Mountain Residence, yet their practical value was considerably diminished compared to those held by the thirty-six official disciples.

Ye Haochuan nodded, signifying his comprehension.

Finally, before permitting him to depart, Shentu Fu presented Ye Haochuan with a Communication Jade Slip.

Initially, Ye Haochuan had anticipated this Communication Jade Slip with some eagerness, but upon learning it could only facilitate communication with Shentu Fu, his enthusiasm abruptly waned.

In comparison, mobile phone communication offered far greater convenience!

After bidding farewell to Shentu Fu, Ye Haochuan descended the Half-Mountain, guided by Liu Yifei.

Half-Mountain City remained as vibrant and teeming with activity as ever. The marketplace presented a diverse cross-section of society, with various influential youths promenading through the throng, creating a scene of lively chaos.

"Li Qi?" Amidst the bustling crowd, Ye Haochuan's gaze fell upon a familiar figure.

The Half-Mountain Residence did not impose restrictions on the personal freedom of its disciples, thus venturing down the mountain to partake in worldly affairs was not a transgression of the rules.

At this precise moment, Li Qi was evidently reveling in his elevated status, surrounded by a coterie of affluent young men and women who offered him incessant praise.

Li Qi seemed to sense a gaze upon him, and upon turning to find Ye Haochuan, a disdainful smirk instantly contorted his features.

"Is that not Brother Ye? Have you not yet departed? Do you still harbor the naive hope that the Half-Mountain Residence might accept you out of sheer benevolence?" Li Qi taunted, approaching him with measured steps.

"The status of a mere Half-Mountain Residence disciple holds no significance for me. Unlike certain individuals who would stoop to any means to achieve their ambitions!" Ye Haochuan retorted without a trace of anger, a slight curl to his lips.

Li Qi's complexion flushed with irritation, and he emitted a cold snort, "Cease your pretense of indifference. If it truly meant nothing to you, why would you have challenged Ju Yuqu with such lethal intensity for the sake of victory?"

"I simply enjoy engaging in combat with others; does that present a problem?"

Ye Haochuan flashed a roguish grin. "Incidentally, now that Young Master Li has attained the status of a Half-Mountain Residence disciple, your skills must have improved immeasurably. I wonder if you possess the audacity to engage me in a fair duel?"

"Who is this impudent brat, unaware of his own standing? Brother Li is the prodigious disciple of the latest cohort from the Half-Mountain Residence, having vanquished all rivals, including the formidable Ju Yuqu. And you dare to act so presumptuously with your meager abilities?" a heavily adorned woman standing beside Li Qi scoffed derisively.

Her words immediately ignited a collective wave of animosity.

"Indeed, indeed! Esteemed Young Master Li, this fellow is utterly detestable; you absolutely must administer a stern lesson to him!"

"I think he just recently achieved Immortal Transformation and truly believes he's invincible? Young Master Li, you absolutely must teach him a lesson!"

"No need for Young Master Li to dirty his hands; allow me. If I don’t beat this guy into the dirt, my last name isn’t Chen!"

"..."

Following the last person's outburst, all eyes turned to him as if he were a complete fool.

Although they were openly belittling Ye Haochuan, their conversation clearly indicated that Ye Haochuan had taken part in the Disciple Selection Meeting alongside Li Qi.

Only a little over forty individuals had advanced to the subsequent trials, and these select few were undeniably elites, not to be taken lightly.

Thus, their verbal jabs were merely empty threats; none demonstrated any genuine intent to take action.

The final speaker, however, was clearly ignorant of this fact, or he would not have so foolishly declared his intention to beat Ye Haochuan into the ground.

"Kid, in your next life, try to have some self-awareness, or you'll meet an untimely end just like this one!" the man sneered coldly at Ye Haochuan, completely oblivious to the peculiar glances he was receiving.

After speaking, he couldn't resist glancing towards Li Qi, seeking his approval.

Li Qi, on the other hand, appeared as though he could devour someone alive, utterly disregarding the man.

"It seems Young Master Li truly despises this fellow. That's excellent! Once I've dealt with this guy, Young Master Li will surely make me his confidant. Then, everyone else will have to look up to me!"

The man contemplated his future prospects with growing eagerness. Gripping a stick, he charged directly at Ye Haochuan's face.

Ye Haochuan made no move to dodge, merely observing him with a cold gaze.

"Haha, stunned by my might, aren't you? Just a wimp pretending to be an expert, you definitely deserve a beating!"

Inside, the man was already reveling in his anticipated victory, picturing Ye Haochuan begging for mercy and Li Qi bestowing generous rewards upon him.

While he was lost in his smug delusions, Ye Haochuan's figure suddenly became a blur.

What, did I just see that correctly?

The man was momentarily startled but quickly refocused, only to find Ye Haochuan still gazing at him, a knowing smile playing on his lips.

Abruptly, Ye Haochuan’s form dissolved, seemingly vanishing into thin air.

"How can this be..." Before the man could even process what was happening, he felt his clothes yanked fiercely from behind.

Before he could turn around, his feet were lifted off the ground, he was spun through the air, and then slammed forcefully onto the ground.

The solid stone pavement cracked and shattered into countless fragments under the brutal impact.

Just as an intense wave of pain surged through his mind, he found himself being lifted once more, only to be smashed down again with tremendous force.

Thud, thud, thud~

The rapid succession of sounds, akin to hailstones striking the earth, reverberated through the entire street. In the distance, Ye Haochuan stood with his arm moving rhythmically up and down. The man who had just moments ago been issuing taunts now resembled a pestle, relentlessly pounding the stone pavement into dust.