Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2062: I Must Break Through!

"Hero Ye, what brings you here?" The figure approaching them was none other than Yan Meng, the young master of Mushan County, Marquis Mu.

Ye Haochuan offered a slight smile. "Eldest Young Master Yan, are you perhaps enjoying a holiday in Anxi County?"

"A holiday? Not at all," Yan Meng replied with a hint of bitterness. "I've come to seek sanctuary!"

"Is that so? With your esteemed capabilities, Eldest Young Master Yan, who could possibly compel you to seek refuge in Anxi County?" Ye Haochuan chuckled.

"You are unaware?" Yan Meng expressed surprise. "A calamity has befallen Mushan County. A beast tide erupted, overwhelming the entire county. Had it not been for my father's flying magical artifact, I shudder to think what demonic beast might have devoured me!"

"What? A beast tide?" Ye Haochuan sounded genuinely taken aback, questioning, "That cannot be right. Even if a beast tide were to occur, it shouldn't have simply overrun Mushan City so completely. The county is home to numerous cultivators, coupled with formidable city defenses. How could..."

"You fail to grasp, when the demonic beasts laid siege to the city, those within the city also stirred in revolt, breaching the southern gate and unleashing the horde upon us. Those normally dull-witted demonic beasts displayed an unexpected strategic coordination!" Yan Meng lamented.

Astonishing, these demonic beasts have grown cunning, orchestrating a pincer movement from both inside and out?

Ye Haochuan exhaled a deep sigh, mirroring Yan Meng's somber mood.

A sudden recollection surfaced of Gong Lin's earlier report to the Prefecture Master regarding the situation in Mushan County. What he had initially dismissed as a minor issue now appeared to be of grave significance.

"And in Mushan City, at this very moment..." Ye Haochuan's thoughts turned to Ling Zhixing, who was still operating an inn in Mushan City, prompting a surge of concern.

"Mushan City, at this point, might already be a den of beasts. The populace trapped within, with no means of escape, have likely become sustenance for the demonic beasts, wouldn't you agree?"

Yan Meng's expression darkened. This usually carefree young master, following such an ordeal, was beginning to exhibit a measure of compassion.

"Ah, by the way!" Yan Meng suddenly recalled. "The young lady named Long, whom you were seeking earlier, was also reportedly in Mushan City."

"What?" Ye Haochuan's heart clenched instantly. He promptly inquired, "Are you absolutely certain of what you saw?"

"I witnessed it with my own eyes. Had the flying magical artifact possessed more capacity, I would have brought her with me!" Yan Meng affirmed earnestly.

Boom~

Ye Haochuan felt as though a bolt of lightning had struck his mind, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Yan Meng had encountered Long Keyue previously, and it was through this introduction that Ye Haochuan had come to know him. Therefore, Yan Meng's assertion of seeing her was likely irrefutable.

The perplexing part was this: Long Keyue had clearly departed for Anxi County several days prior to his own arrival. Why then would she have returned to Mushan City?

After a few breaths, Ye Haochuan managed to regain a semblance of composure, then asked with palpable effort, "When precisely did the demonic beasts breach Mushan City?"

Yan Meng pondered for a moment. "Approximately ten days after our last meeting!"

"Ten days? Which means it has been over half a month?" Ye Haochuan's heart sank further.

Over the span of half a month, regardless of Long Keyue's formidable abilities, evading the relentless pursuit of the demonic beasts seemed an insurmountable challenge!

According to Yan Meng's account, the beast tide that swept through Mushan County was of considerable magnitude. Otherwise, it would not have been possible for the city to fall so swiftly, forcing even the county marquis to make a hasty retreat.

Furthermore, Long Keyue's cultivation level was merely at the Nascent Soul Late Stage. Any sufficiently powerful demonic beast could easily overpower and eliminate her.

"No, I must go and ascertain the situation myself. Perhaps she is there, awaiting my rescue!" Ye Haochuan made a resolute decision.

Despite the significant probability of Long Keyue's demise, Ye Haochuan refused to accept her death until he had personally confirmed her fate.

Upon hearing this, Yan Meng was overcome with apprehension and urgently implored, "Hero Ye, you cannot venture there. Mushan County has transformed into a dragon's den and a tiger's lair; any who dare to go are merely hastening their own demise!"

His concern wasn't entirely rooted in Ye Haochuan's well-being. Rather, he feared that should Ye Haochuan meet with misfortune, there would be no one left to provide him with the antidote.

"No, I must go. Even if it means venturing into the Incessant Hell, for Keyue's sake, I will undertake this perilous journey!" Ye Haochuan declared with unwavering resolve.

Yan Meng's eyes darted nervously. "Even if you are determined to go, it is impossible. The Tuo River is currently swarming with rampant demonic beasts, rendering any vessel unable to cross. Furthermore, the bridges were destroyed by river demons even before the main beast tide descended."

"What?" Ye Haochuan's brows furrowed deeply.

He acknowledged the veracity of Yan Meng's statement.

The beast tide, it was clear, had been meticulously planned and long in the making. Their actions, such as destroying the bridges beforehand to bar any assistance from surrounding counties to Mushan County, made perfect sense given their scheme.

However, any shred of hope Ye Haochuan had clung to was once more extinguished.

"Right, didn't your father possess a flying magical treasure? Could you possibly lend it to me?" Ye Haochuan, recalling Yan Meng's earlier words, posed the question.

"This..." Yan Meng appeared visibly conflicted.

Ye Haochuan's mind worked rapidly, and a smile touched his lips as he proposed, "If you allow me to borrow the flying magical treasure, I shall provide you with the antidote. This way, you won't have to endure a full year's wait. What do you say?"

As he spoke these words, a flicker of guilt crossed Ye Haochuan's eyes while he regarded Yan Meng.

The poison he had administered to Yan Meng was, in truth, entirely fictitious; there was no antidote whatsoever. Yet, finding himself out of alternatives, he could only resort to this ploy to subtly coerce Yan Meng.

"Alright! I shall speak with my father!" Yan Meng, after careful consideration, finally acquiesced.

"Thank you!" Ye Haochuan conveyed his appreciation and waited with palpable anxiety.

Not long after, Yan Meng reappeared, accompanied by a middle-aged man.

This gentleman radiated an aura of authority, and his cultivation base was formidable, clearly positioned at the Late Stage of Immortal Transformation.

Upon his appearance, Ye Haochuan's heart sank once more. Even a cultivator at the Late Stage of Immortal Transformation was forced to retreat, a testament to the terrifying nature of this beast tide.

"Is this your companion?" The middle-aged man appraised Ye Haochuan and then smiled at Yan Meng, remarking, "Not bad, you've finally found a respectable friend. Unlike those idle sons you associate with, who are utterly unreliable!"

Yan Meng let out a sheepish chuckle, appearing almost proud.

Unbeknownst to his father, the individual before him was precisely the one who had administered the poison.

It was a stroke of good fortune that this fact remained concealed; had it been otherwise, with this middle-aged man's formidable cultivation, he might have apprehended Ye Haochuan and subjected him to torture in his quest for the antidote.

"I wish to cross the river to Mushan County and humbly request your assistance in this endeavor, sir!" Ye Haochuan stated his purpose directly, without any preamble.

"I have heard from Meng'er of your intention to rescue your woman. A man of true loyalty!" The middle-aged man chuckled, adding, "However, I must caution you, Mushan County is currently fraught with innumerable perils. Venturing there is akin to courting death. Are you truly prepared to undertake such a journey?"

"I am!" Ye Haochuan responded without the slightest hesitation.

"Excellent! I admire loyalty such as yours. I shall lend you my aid in this matter!" The middle-aged man readily agreed with a hearty tone.