Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2075: Of Course, It’s Me!

"Keyue!" Ye Haochuan exclaimed with joy as he gazed at the familiar figure.

His journey to Mushan County had been solely to find Long Keyue.

Previously, uncertainty about her survival had plagued him, leading to countless fruitless searches throughout the city, each dashed hope leaving him disheartened.

Ironically, while he was free to search without success, it was under the command of Demon Beasts that he finally found her.

Observing Long Keyue, her appearance neat and her breathing calm, indicated she was unharmed and well-treated, which brought him immense relief.

"Thank you!" Ye Haochuan expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Fat Worm.

Fat Worm offered a slight nod and stated, "I kept them because I trust you to make wise decisions. Should you persist in your stubbornness by this time tomorrow, I will show no leniency. Consider my words carefully!"

With that, the Nine Nether White Tiger swiftly turned, carrying Fat Worm away and disappearing from Ye Haochuan’s sight in an instant.

The Blood Pupil Demon Ape gently released Ye Haochuan before also departing.

"Haochuan, I’ve finally found you!" Long Keyue, momentarily stunned by Ye Haochuan's sudden appearance, rushed into his embrace, tears welling up as she cried out.

"Keyue, I’ve missed you terribly!" Ye Haochuan found an surge of strength, embracing her tightly with his scarred arms, afraid she might vanish again.

"Are you injured?" Long Keyue suddenly noticed his labored breathing and inquired with concern.

"It’s nothing significant, just a minor scrape!" Ye Haochuan casually retrieved a Nine-Bend Continuation Pill, ingested it, and then wrapped an arm around Long Keyue’s slender waist as they entered the inn.

"Where have you been all this time? I truly thought I would never see you again!" Long Keyue’s face, beaming with the joy of their reunion, also held a trace of lingering fear as she questioned him.

"I was about to ask you the same..." Ye Haochuan responded with a bitter smile, initiating a discussion about their separate experiences.

It soon became apparent to Ye Haochuan that he and Long Keyue had narrowly missed each other on multiple occasions.

When he had initially set out to pursue Yan Meng, Long Keyue had already been rescued by Xu Wenrui and had returned to Iron Bridge in search of Ye Haochuan.

However, Ye Haochuan was no longer in the vicinity of Iron Bridge at that time.

Long Keyue inferred that Ye Haochuan might have traveled to Mushan City, prompting her to search there. Yet, Ye Haochuan was concurrently waiting at the bridgehead.

Upon his arrival in Mushan City, Long Keyue had already spent several days searching for him and, upon confirming his absence, decided to proceed to Anxi County.

Later, Ye Haochuan learned from locals in Mushan County of Long Keyue’s movements, leading him to follow. However, he took a shortcut to Anxi County, arriving early and encountering Yingzi, initiating a chain of events.

"You went to Anxi County; why did you suddenly return?" Ye Haochuan inquired, a hint of curiosity in his voice.

He had waited for over ten days in Anxi County; had Long Keyue arrived during that time, they might have reunited sooner. How did they miss each other until this very moment?

"We were indeed heading towards Anxi County, but as we approached the Tuo River, the bridge had been destroyed by Demon Beasts, and the river itself was choked with debris, making passage by water impossible. We were forced to turn back.

Upon returning to Mushan City, I felt utterly dejected, believing I would never find you. Little did I know, seeing the pinyin you left beneath the inn’s sign, and after speaking with the proprietor here and learning of your circumstances, I resolved to await your arrival.

Unexpectedly, not long after, Mushan City was assaulted by a surge of beasts. I resigned myself to fate, but to my astonishment, the Demon Beast Commander granted us safe passage, instructing the beasts not to attack this location!"

Long Keyue recounted her experiences in a single breath. Ye Haochuan listened, a shiver of fear running down his spine. He was fortunate to recall Fat Worm's past benevolence, as the thought of Long Keyue being harmed by Demon Beasts would have caused him unbearable anguish.

"On a side note, where are Xu Wenrui and Ling Zhixing?" Ye Haochuan scanned the surroundings, noting their absence, and asked curiously.

"Manager Ling has confined himself to his room, overwhelmed by guilt for failing your trust, and has not emerged for several days. As for Xu Wenrui, he..." Long Keyue’s expression suddenly clouded over.

"What has happened to him?" Ye Haochuan inquired, his expression turning serious.

"He was captured by Demon Beasts; I have no knowledge of whether he lives or perishes!" Long Keyue lamented with a sigh.

Her demeanor clearly suggested a desire for Ye Haochuan to rescue Xu Wenrui, yet she refrained from explicitly asking, fearing he might misinterpret her feelings towards Xu Wenrui, who clearly paled in comparison to Ye Haochuan.

"Rest assured, I will find a way to rescue him!" Ye Haochuan declared with a reassuring smile.

Truth be told, the thought of his woman spending so much time alone with another man made him uneasy.

Yet, he trusted Long Keyue wouldn't fall for anyone else. Moreover, Xu Wenrui had once saved both him and Long Keyue. It was especially true when Yan Meng kidnapped Long Keyue; had Xu Wenrui not appeared in time, she might have suffered greatly under Yan Meng’s hands.

Ye Haochuan was not one to repay kindness with betrayal, so he made a decision: as long as Xu Wenrui was still alive, he would rescue him.

Seeing Ye Haochuan’s resolve to save Xu Wenrui, Long Keyue was clearly pleased. She didn't hold significant feelings for Xu Wenrui, but she couldn't bear to ignore someone who had previously saved her life. It wouldn't sit right with her conscience.

After a brief conversation with Long Keyue, Ye Haochuan stood up and headed towards Ling Zhixing’s room. Fat Worm, aware that Ye Haochuan sought Long Keyue and understood that Ling Zhixing was under Ye Haochuan's protection, chose to spare them both. As for the others, they couldn’t count on Ye Haochuan's protection; even Xu Wenrui didn’t receive such special consideration.

Thus, within the expansive inn, only Ling Zhixing and Long Keyue remained, lending the place a rather desolate atmosphere. Ye Haochuan swiftly reached the door of Ling Zhixing’s room and gave a gentle knock.

"Mistress, do you require something?" a weary voice, tinged with despair, responded from within.

"It’s me!" Ye Haochuan called out softly.

Bang clang bang~ As Ye Haochuan spoke, a commotion erupted from inside the room, like something shattering. Then, hurried footsteps approached, and the door was suddenly flung open, revealing Ling Zhixing’s incredibly haggard appearance.

"Young Master, is it truly you?" Ling Zhixing gazed at Ye Haochuan, his eyes wide with disbelief.

"Of course, it’s me!" Ye Haochuan replied with a smile.

Thud~ Ling Zhixing suddenly collapsed to his knees, tears streaming down his face. "Young Master, I am so sorry. I am useless. I failed to bring you profits and let your enterprise decline. I have squandered your trust..."