Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2054: Prejudged

"So... strong..." The surrounding onlookers were absolutely petrified.

They had harbored suspicions about Ye Haochuan's formidable strength, yet the sheer extent of it had surpassed all their prior conjectures.

The individual Ye Haochuan had manhandled and subsequently used as a projectile, while perhaps overestimating his own capabilities, was nonetheless a considerably potent cultivator. Merely several years prior, this man had achieved a breakthrough to the Immortal Transformation stage, positioning him at a respectable mid-tier within the vast Immortal Realm.

However, against Ye Haochuan, such a person was utterly incapable of mounting any defense; he stood no chance whatsoever.

In fact, it wasn't merely a lack of fighting power; he couldn't even muster a reaction. This was an exhibition of absolute, unadulterated dominance.

"Young Master Li, your underlings are rather pathetic. I suggest you step forward yourself; fighting them is truly becoming tiresome!" Ye Haochuan declared with an arrogant laugh.

Upon hearing this, Li Qi's countenance grew even more ashen.

He was acutely aware of his inability to contend with Ye Haochuan and had been diligently seeking avenues to extricate himself from this confrontation while preserving a modicum of his dignity.

Yet, the impulsive charge of his subordinate had only served to exacerbate his already precarious situation, rendering it far more awkward.

If his subordinate was defeated and he remained conspicuously indifferent, he would find it impossible to face anyone with his head held high ever again.

But then, how could he possibly retaliate?

From his vantage point atop the mountain, he had been witness to the intense battle that unfolded between Ye Haochuan and Ju Yuqu.

Ju Yuqu, armed with two divine skills, was an individual of heaven-defying caliber. Even so, he had ultimately succumbed to Ye Haochuan's might.

Li Qi's own abilities, while perhaps the finest amongst his peers, paled in comparison to Ju Yuqu's prodigious and heaven-defying talent.

Furthermore, Li Qi could not hold a candle to Ju Yuqu's cultivation base, which resided at the Immortal Transformation Mid-Stage.

A kaleidoscope of thoughts raced through Li Qi's mind, and suddenly, a spark ignited. He scoffed, "Ye, do not flaunt your arrogance before me. Had I not sustained injuries during the decisive battle, you would have long been vanquished by my hand already!"

Unbelievable, this fellow truly possessed no sense of shame!

Ye Haochuan inwardly offered a wry smile, questioning aloud, "Oh, I don't recall you engaging in any significant combat. Did you perhaps stumble and injure yourself quite severely somewhere?"

Li Qi's expression remained impassive, "How could someone who was eliminated early on possibly know the details of my battles? My injury was a consequence of a fierce engagement with Ju Yuqu. You are aware of Ju Yuqu; he is at the Immortal Transformation Mid-Stage. It required immense effort on my part to overcome him, hence it is understandable that I sustained injuries."

Li Qi's carefully crafted words managed to pull Ye Haochuan out of the immediate contest, skillfully manipulating the narrative.

"Are you absolutely certain you were the one who defeated Ju Yuqu?" Ye Haochuan inquired with a sneer.

Li Qi's countenance flickered with a hint of unease, yet he maintained his assertive stance, "Of course. If it wasn't me, then who else could it have possibly been? Had it been you who emerged victorious, you would undoubtedly be a disciple of Half-Mountain Residence right now!"

"Precisely! He's boasting about a victory he never achieved, attempting to aggrandize himself. Utterly shameless!" A voice from the crowd immediately chimed in support as Li Qi concluded his statement.

Ah, it seems the populace's preconceived notions are firmly entrenched!

Ye Haochuan realized further explanations would likely prove futile at this juncture; any attempt to clarify would be met with dismissal.

During the final assessment, the inner workings of the competition were privy only to the three esteemed figures of Half-Mountain Residence. The general populace had only observed the final outcome, and thus, it was natural for them to accept Li Qi's triumphant declaration.

"Even if Young Master Li is indeed injured, has Half-Mountain Residence not provided you with a medicinal pill for recuperation?" Ye Haochuan pursed his lips.

Li Qi's complexion shifted subtly. He hummed in response, "The medicinal pills from Half-Mountain Residence are indeed remarkable; otherwise, how could I possibly be mobile so soon? However, full recovery necessitates a period of dedicated rest."

The more he elaborated, the more his voice faltered, betraying his underlying lack of conviction.

No, I cannot allow this individual to dictate the terms of this encounter, or I am certain to falter.

Possessing a sharp and agile mind, Li Qi swiftly altered his approach. He declared, "If you possess the courage, you may challenge me. In one month's time, once my injuries have fully healed, I shall defeat you soundly, just as I did in the previous contest, leaving you desperately searching for your lost teeth!"

Ye Haochuan let out a cold sneer, "I am genuinely curious as to the foundation of your unwavering confidence."

"What, are you intimidated?" Li Qi taunted his opponent.

Ye Haochuan chuckled lightly, "Very well, I am eager to witness precisely how you intend to defeat me!"

A sense of triumph washed over Li Qi, and a subtle glint of sarcasm flickered within his eyes.

In the very next moment, Li Qi's voice resonated directly within Ye Haochuan's mind.

"Ye Haochuan, I acknowledge your considerable skills, but in a month's time, you are undoubtedly destined for defeat!"

Li Qi employed the clandestine technique of Voice Transmission into Secret, ensuring that only Ye Haochuan could perceive his words.

"So, within this intervening month, you intend to acquire some heaven-defying magical treasure?" Ye Haochuan retorted with mockery.

"In a few days' time, upon successfully completing my inaugural task as an entrant to Half-Mountain Residence, I shall gain access to the Hidden Mechanisms Pavilion. From there, I can select a potent cultivation technique. The sheer might of the techniques possessed by Half-Mountain Residence is beyond your wildest imagination. Let us see then, what means you will employ to contend with me!" Li Qi's voice was laden with palpable pride.

"Haha, I had assumed it was some grand boon, but it turns out to be merely that!" Ye Haochuan could not suppress his laughter.

The very place Li Qi referred to as the Hidden Mechanisms Pavilion was precisely where Liu Yifei had previously selected cultivation techniques for Ye Haochuan.

As an official disciple of Half-Mountain Residence, Li Qi was obligated to fulfill tasks before he could be granted the privilege of selecting a technique.

If only Li Qi knew that Ye Haochuan had already acquired two techniques without lifting a finger, he might have been so enraged he would have jumped off a cliff!

"Hmph, you have no idea what’s coming! You'll be weeping by then!" Li Qi felt a surge of indignation as Ye Haochuan so readily dismissed the techniques from Half-Mountain Residence.

"Alright, I can hardly recall the last time I cried. If you truly manage to make me weep, I'll express my sincere gratitude!" Ye Haochuan retorted with a sneer before turning his back.

He felt a pang of pity for Li Qi.

This fellow had poured all his efforts into obtaining the Seven-Colored Mysterious Stone, believing he had genuinely become a true member of Half-Mountain Residence. Yet, in reality, he was merely a pawn, a shield for Ye Haochuan. His actual standing was less than a tenth of Ye Haochuan's, but he was still ecstatic, convinced he could defeat Ye Haochuan after mastering Half-Mountain Residence's technique within a month.

Due to his confrontation with Li Qi, Ye Haochuan couldn't help but notice the peculiar expressions on the faces of onlookers.

Some gazed at Ye Haochuan with admiration for his audacity in challenging a member of Half-Mountain Residence. Others considered him a fool, reasoning that even if he miraculously triumphed over Li Qi, wouldn't he face the wrath and revenge of Half-Mountain Residence?

To such thoughts, Ye Haochuan offered only a faint smile. Half-Mountain Residence daring to trouble him? They'd have to be utterly mad.

Moments later, Ye Haochuan reached the Teleportation Array. He produced one million red crystals and requested passage to Mushan County.

He was now quite well-off, having unearthed millions of red crystals from the Liu Bai Mining Vein within Golden Pearl World—an accomplishment that had nearly brought the Half-Mountain Residence Manor Master to tears.