Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2061: A Jade in One’s Bosom Is a Crime

As he spoke, Liao Li quickly departed the chamber to greet the Prefecture Master.

A slight frown creased Ye Haochuan’s brow; he fretted that his meticulously laid plans might encounter unexpected disruptions and complications.

That Shentu Fu fellow is utterly unreliable! He assured me he’d find help, so why hasn’t anyone arrived yet?

Ye Haochuan grumbled inwardly.

While he was caught in this quandary, Liao Li had already gone to meet the Prefecture Master with his entourage.

"Lord Prefecture, I'm surprised you came in person. With your esteemed presence, the Demon Beast issue plaguing Mushan County will undoubtedly be resolved swiftly!" Liao Li fawned.

The Prefecture Master, a man in his fifties, was somewhat portly. His plump, aged face remained impassive.

"We can discuss the Demon Beasts later. Where is Ye Haochuan?" the Prefecture Master inquired directly.

"Ye Haochuan?" Liao Li appeared bewildered, clearly not knowing who this Ye Haochuan was.

Noticing Liao Li’s confusion, the Prefecture Master impatiently clarified, "He is the Guest Elder from Half-Mountain Residence!"

"Ah?" Liao Li could scarcely believe his ears.

He was perplexed as to why the Prefecture Master had journeyed all this way, not to address the grave matter of the Demon Beasts, but to seek out a mere Guest Elder from Half-Mountain Residence.

Although Half-Mountain Residence commanded great renown and its members held considerable prestige, it was their Official Disciples who possessed such esteemed status. It was virtually unheard of for a Prefecture Master to take such a keen interest in a Guest Elder.

"What? He isn't here?" the Prefecture Master asked, his impatience growing.

"He's here... he's here..." Liao Li broke into a cold sweat and hastily led the way.

Shortly thereafter, Liao Li escorted the Prefecture Master into the room.

Ye Haochuan expressed surprise upon seeing the Prefecture Master enter.

Wasn't the Prefecture Master supposed to be discussing critical matters with Liao Li? Why had he come here?

"Are you Ye Haochuan?" the Prefecture Master suddenly questioned as Ye Haochuan stood there, still confused.

"Indeed, that is I!" Ye Haochuan replied, puzzled. He didn't know the Prefecture Master, so how did this official know his name?

Could it be that Shentu Fu had found him?

A sudden thought struck Ye Haochuan, and his heart began to pound uncontrollably.

He was unexpectedly impressed by Shentu Fu's reliability, managing to bring the Prefecture Master himself to support Ye Haochuan.

It was common knowledge that across the entire Immortal Realm Continent, there were hundreds of County Marquises, but only five Prefecture Masters.

One could say that, aside from the Temple, the Prefecture Master held the highest standing.

"Explain the situation," the Prefecture Master commanded directly.

Ye Haochuan gave a sly smile and recounted the entire ordeal, presenting the contract from Li Chun upwards.

Upon examining the contract, the Prefecture Master scoffed at Liao Li, "With the contract verified by the fingerprint, this matter is settled. Why the delay?"

"Ah? This..." Liao Li's mind struggled to comprehend.

Judging by the Prefecture Master's attitude, it was evident he had come specifically to back Ye Haochuan.

What was Ye Haochuan's true identity to warrant such attention from the Prefecture Master?

Seeing Liao Li's stunned expression, Li Chun quickly interjected, "Lord Prefecture, it's not like that. This contract is a forgery..."

"You claim the fingerprint is fake?" the Prefecture Master huffed.

"The fingerprint is real, but the contract is fake... no, no, the fingerprint is fake as well..." Li Chun stammered, flustered and nervous.

At that precise moment, Liao Li's demeanor seemed to transform completely. He admonished Li Chun fiercely, "What fake or real are you babbling about? The fingerprint is authentic, therefore the contract must also be authentic! Li Chun, if you do not promptly honor your pledge, do not blame me for dispensing impartial justice and confining you for ten years!"

Li Chun was utterly dumbfounded by these words. "Marquis, what has gotten into you? Why are you suddenly speaking up for this brat...?"

"What do you mean by 'speaking up for others'? I have always upheld righteousness!" Liao Li declared with firm conviction. "I advise you not to disregard the Law Code, or you will live to regret it!"

Sensing that Liao Li was not bluffing, Li Chun became enraged. "Liao, I provide you with millions of red crystals annually, yet you treat me in such a manner! You...!"

Li Chun was about to lash out with further curses when a sharp voice suddenly echoed in his ear.

"Fool, can't you see? The Prefecture Master was brought here by this Ye. No matter what you say now, it's futile. If you dare to drag me down with you, I will not let you off!"

This was a Voice Transmission into Secret, audible only to Li Chun, which instantly halted his impending outburst.

At this juncture, the connection between Ye Haochuan and the Prefecture Master became undeniably clear. However, the contract Ye Haochuan held stipulated the forfeiture of the entire Li Family’s estate. While Liao Li himself might have been indifferent, the thought of such a consequence was unbearable to him.

Yet, the situation had escalated to this point, and he knew that no words of his could alter the current course of events.

Should he truly provoke the Prefecture Master’s wrath, not only would he lose his estate, but his very life would also be in jeopardy.

"Marquis Liao, did I mishear you just now? You mentioned accepting bribes from him on an annual basis?" The Prefecture Master’s voice suddenly turned ice-cold.

A cold sweat broke out on Liao Li’s forehead as he hastily stammered, "That is utter fabrication, esteemed Lord Prefecture; you must have misheard!"

"Oh? Is that so?" The Prefecture Master’s gaze shifted abruptly to Ye Haochuan. "Did you hear anything?"

My, this is quite the consideration being shown to me.

Ye Haochuan found himself on the brink of laughter.

It was abundantly clear that the Prefecture Master was offering his assistance, signaling that if Ye Haochuan wished to dispose of Liao Li, he would readily oblige.

Ye Haochuan pondered the incentives Shentu Fu must have presented to the Prefecture Master to secure such unwavering support.

Nevertheless, Ye Haochuan understood that dismantling the Li Family was one matter, but annulling the position of a County Marquis was no small feat.

Since removing Liao Li entirely and making a sworn enemy of a County Marquis seemed imprudent, he opted against it.

Therefore, as Liao Li cast a pleading glance his way, Ye Haochuan responded with a cheerful demeanor, "I heard nothing; perhaps it was merely a misunderstanding on the Lord Prefecture’s part!"

The Prefecture Master let out a laugh upon hearing this. "In that case, let us set this matter aside for the moment, Marquis Liao; you shall oversee the subsequent arrangements. I have pressing matters elsewhere and must take my leave!"

With that, he bestowed a meaningful look upon Ye Haochuan, his thoughts echoing, "I did not anticipate such a straightforward resolution, nor do I comprehend Ye Haochuan’s connection with Shentu Fu, to the extent that he would promise me the advantage of facilitating my son’s entry into Half-Mountain Residence for cultivation!"

As the Prefecture Master made to depart, Liao Li quickly interjected, "Lord Prefecture, regarding the matter of Mushan County..."

"The Mushan County affair will be addressed by those who are returning!" The Prefecture Master’s voice carried back, without him even turning his head.

Witnessing this turn of events, Gong Lin could only offer a helpless smile, his gaze now fixed on Ye Haochuan, brimming with gratitude and profound respect.

"Marquis, I..." Li Chun, still refusing to accept defeat, implored Gong Lin with a pitiful tone.

"What is this ‘I’? Do you realize you nearly brought about my demise?" Gong Lin exclaimed in anger. "Return at once and gather your belongings; take nothing from the contract. From this day forward, all that belongs to your Li Family is now Ye’s!"

Upon hearing this decree, Li Chun felt utterly devastated, slumping lifelessly to the ground.

He could never have fathomed that merely yesterday, Ye Haochuan was gifting him red crystals, and today, Ye had seized his entire fortune. Had he foreseen this outcome, he would never have dared to oppose Ye Haochuan, even if it meant sacrificing his own son!

Under Marquis Liao’s firm insistence, Li Chun dared not defy him. Escorted by Commander Zhang, he was compelled to return home and commence packing his possessions.

"On a related note, Lord County Marquis. Those who apprehended my friend, it would appear, were individuals from your County Marquis Mansion..." Ye Haochuan inquired casually after Li Chun’s departure.

"This... I..." Liao Li’s face turned ashen, uncertain how to respond.

Seeing his distress, Ye Haochuan chuckled. "Lord County Marquis, you misunderstand; I have no intention of assigning blame, but rather wish to inquire why Young Master Li would go to such lengths to scheme against my companion?"

Only then did Liao Li manage to breathe a sigh of relief, replying, "To the best of my knowledge, it appears that fellow Li overheard your friend inadvertently mention his sword as the legendary Giant Que, which ignited a sense of avarice. Unable to match your friend’s prowess directly, he resorted to such insidious tactics..."

"So that was the reason!" Ye Haochuan finally grasped the situation, realizing that Niu Kui himself had inadvertently courted trouble.

It seems I must impart some wisdom to Niu Kui, at the very least, to educate him on the proper handling of valuable possessions.

Subsequently, Liao Li engaged in humble conversation with Ye Haochuan, expressing his profound gratitude and even offering a sum of one million red crystals.

"Brother Ye, how did you manage to achieve this? Was that contract truly legitimate?" Niu Kui could not refrain from asking as they departed from Liao Li’s mansion.

"Of course it was fabricated!" Ye Haochuan quipped with a laugh. "Last night, I infiltrated Li Chun’s chambers and used his hand to affix the fingerprint. He is such an arrogant bully; without a firm lesson, he would undoubtedly continue to trample over others in the future!"

Upon hearing this revelation, Niu Kui’s face was etched with sheer admiration.

Just as the pair were about to exit Liao Li’s mansion, a familiar figure unexpectedly approached them.