Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2058: Do All Officials Meddle and Cover Things Up?

"Silence! Is this situation not chaotic enough already?" Liao Li reprimanded sharply, his voice thick with rage.

"You…"

The middle-aged man, revealed to be the father of Young Master Li, Li Chun, was taken aback. He and Liao Li typically maintained a cordial relationship, and he had never been addressed in such a manner. Momentarily stunned, he sullenly fell silent.

Having quieted Li Chun, Liao Li turned his attention back to Ye Haochuan, offering a strained smile. "My young friend, this is all merely a misunderstanding!"

"A misunderstanding?" Ye Haochuan scoffed, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "My companion was brutally beaten by you all, left on the verge of death, and you intend to dismiss it with a single word – misunderstanding?"

As he uttered these words, Ye Haochuan suddenly charged with ferocity towards the nearby wall.

Before he could even make contact, the wall disintegrated into rubble, torn apart by the power of his Nine-Tailed Sword Qi. After breaching three to four walls, he finally halted his momentum.

He found himself in a grim chamber, its interior cluttered with numerous iron cages. Scattered across the floor were various instruments of torture.

Within the largest iron cage lay a colossal figure, now sprawled on the ground, clinging to life by a thread.

Who else could this immense form be but Niu Kui?

However, Niu Kui at this moment was a shadow of his former self, stripped of his usual vigor and bravery. He was curled up, resembling a wounded beast. The multitude of whip scars marring his back bore testament to the brutal torture he had endured.

The reason Ye Haochuan’s fury had ignited upon entering the Li Family's domain was the ghastly sight he had witnessed through his Perspective Eyes.

"Lord Prefect, is this the misunderstanding you mentioned?" Ye Haochuan questioned Liao Li, who had hastened to follow him into the room.

Liao Li's expression flickered as he turned to Li Chun. "Explain yourself," he commanded sternly.

"This…" Li Chun stammered, utterly lost for words.

Meanwhile, Young Master Li, whom Ye Haochuan had unceremoniously tossed aside during his wall-smashing entrance, seethed with resentment. "This fellow owes me a substantial sum and refuses to repay it. I’m having him work off his debt with his labor. Is there something wrong with that?"

In the Immortal Realm, the practice of settling debts through servitude was indeed commonplace, lending confidence to his assertion.

Upon hearing this, Liao Li’s demeanor shifted slightly.

He maintained a good relationship with the Li Family and was clearly inclined to favor their side.

If the Li Family was in the wrong, he would be powerless to assist them. However, if they were in the right, the Half-Mountain Residence would likely not incur his displeasure by supporting them, even if it meant offending Ye Haochuan.

"Work off the debt? I’d genuinely like to know, precisely how much does he owe you?" Ye Haochuan retorted coldly.

"One hundred thousand red crystals!"

"One hundred thousand red crystals?" Ye Haochuan’s brow furrowed slightly as he sneered. "Putting aside any debate on whether he truly owes you this sum, even if he does, surely he possesses enough to satisfy your demand. Isn't that sufficient for repayment?"

When Ye Haochuan had departed from Anxi County, he had entrusted Niu Kui with a considerable amount of red crystals. How then could Niu Kui possibly need to resort to body-servitude for a mere hundred thousand?

"His money was long gone, lost to me. The hundred thousand I mentioned is what remains outstanding!"

"He's lying!" Just as Young Master Li concluded his statement, a weak voice interjected.

All eyes turned towards the source of the sound – Niu Kui, who lay on the floor, speaking.

Despite his extreme weakness, Niu Kui was not unconscious. Upon hearing Young Master Li’s words, he struggled to rise and articulate himself.

"Don't speak just yet!"

Observing Niu Kui's plight, Ye Haochuan swiftly cleaved open the iron cage and administered a Spirit Level Nine-Bend Continuation Pill into Niu Kui's mouth.

The reason he hadn't provided the pill immediately upon entering was to allow Liao Li to witness the grim reality firsthand. Now that the truth was exposed, there was no need for further delay.

Although this Nine-Bend Continuation Pill was merely a first-grade Mysterious Pill, its potent Spirit Level made it incredibly effective.

After swallowing the pill, Niu Kui's pallid complexion rapidly regained a healthier hue.

"He deceived me with false news about Miss Long, which is why I agreed to exchange red crystals for it. In the end, he had no information whatsoever and used it as a ploy to swindle me out of my red crystals!"

Having regained some semblance of strength, Niu Kui pointed an accusatory finger at Young Master Li, his voice filled with righteous anger.

"Nonsense!" Young Master Li's expression remained impassive. "You explicitly made a wager with me, lost the red crystals, and were unable to pay. Thus, I compelled you to work off the debt!"

"You're fabricating lies! I never gambled with you!" Niu Kui exclaimed, his voice tinged with desperation as he attempted to refute the claim.

"I possess a signed contract as proof. What evidence do you have to counter my claim?" Young Master Li produced a document covered in script.

Ye Haochuan glanced at the paper. It contained no details regarding the origin of the debt, merely stating that Niu Kui owed Young Master Li one hundred thousand red crystals and was obligated to servitude if payment was not rendered.

Curses, this scoundrel had meticulously planned every step!

A tempest of anger surged within Ye Haochuan.

Knowing Niu Kui's nature intimately, Ye Haochuan found the notion of him gambling to be utter fabrication.

Yet, what eluded Ye Haochuan was the motivation behind Young Master Li's intricate scheme against Niu Kui.

"My young friend, without tangible proof from your companion, it is decreed that he stands indebted to the Li Family. His labor to offset this debt is thus, entirely justifiable!"

Liao Li, with a sudden smirk, continued, "However, as you, my young friend, have personally intervened, I shall generously offer clemency and permit the Li Family to release your associate!"

The sheer duplicity of officialdom, Ye Haochuan mused bitterly, always prone to such evasive tactics.

Ye Haochuan silently fumed.

Liao Li's agenda was transparent: to cast the entire onus upon Niu Kui, then feign magnanimity by orchestrating Niu Kui's release as a means to appease all parties without truly offending anyone.

Despite his simmering rage, Ye Haochuan understood that without concrete evidence, not only would his attempt to rectify the situation prove futile, but it would also brand him as an overbearing troublemaker, thereby sullying the esteemed reputation of Half-Mountain Residence.

"It appears there has been a gross misunderstanding!" For reasons unknown, Ye Haochuan's demeanor shifted abruptly, replaced by a disarming smile.

"Hmm?" A wave of bewilderment washed over the assembled crowd, baffled by Ye Haochuan's sudden and unexpected change in disposition.

Liao Li, who had prepared a barrage of persuasive words to sway Ye Haochuan, found himself taken aback as Ye Haochuan's attitude transformed without warning. What maneuver was this?

Seemingly unfazed by the curious glances directed his way, Ye Haochuan declared with an air of joviality, "I shall personally compensate the Li Family for any incurred losses, and I shall settle the outstanding red crystals my friend supposedly owes. Furthermore, concerning the injuries sustained by Young Master Li, I possess a Spirit Grade Nine-Bend Continuation Pill, guaranteed to restore him to perfect health!"

What sorcery was this? Why the sudden capitulation?

Commander Zhang and the Guard Commander stared, dumbfounded. Had they foreseen Ye Haochuan yielding so readily, they would never have dared antagonize the Li Family on his behalf. In the current climate, what optimistic future awaited them?

"You presume to offer mere medicine after inflicting such harm?"

Young Master Li was the first to regain his composure. As one of the most prominent young figures in Anxi County, was it not customary for others to defer to his influence?

Now, he felt a surge of indignation, resolved not to let Ye Haochuan off the hook so easily.

"My compensation shall be twenty thousand red crystals. Does that suffice?" Ye Haochuan inquired with a placid smile.

"Twenty thousand? Is that your offered tribute to a mere beggar? My lord, I, this humble servant, shall offer you twenty thousand and perhaps then you'll understand the futility of your defiance!" Young Master Li scoffed.

"Then, two hundred thousand!" Ye Haochuan responded nonchalantly.