Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2081: Isn’t This English?

"The demon beasts beyond the barrier haven’t retreated; in fact, they’ve completely encircled us!" the cultivator in black, after surveying the external situation, reported with evident anxiety.

Another female cultivator, her expression considerably more grave, added, "Several more formidable, high-rank demon beasts have arrived outside. We now face a total of three demon beasts at the Immortal Transformation Late Stage!"

"Hell, do these beasts intend to keep us penned in here until we perish?" Xu Wenrui voiced his frustration vociferously.

While immediate peril was avoided, their carried provisions were finite. Once depleted, their fate would be sealed.

"Here, have a little more!" Ye Haochuan, appearing unperturbed, offered a piece of dried meat to Long Keyue.

Long Keyue responded with a sweet smile, gratefully consuming the dried meat as if it were not tough and dry but an exquisite delicacy.

She wasn’t entirely oblivious to the danger lurking outside; rather, she savored the moments shared with Ye Haochuan.

Having been apart from Ye Haochuan for more than a month, she had truly grasped the profound depth of longing for someone.

Consequently, even if the world outside were in disarray, she was unwilling to let a single moment with Ye Haochuan slip away uncherished.

"Come on, isn’t this a bit late for the sweet, mushy stuff?" Xu Wenrui interjected, his tone tinged with displeasure.

His discontent was evidently devoid of any lingering affection for Long Keyue.

Having spent the preceding month in her company, he had fully discerned the true state of her heart.

Long Keyue’s affections were entirely occupied by Ye Haochuan, and no matter his efforts, he could not sway her feelings in the slightest.

Therefore, he resolved to relinquish his pursuit of Long Keyue, regarding her now merely as a platonic friend.

"Why the consternation? Such moments of calm are rare; we ought to appreciate this pastoral tranquility," Ye Haochuan responded with composure.

Observing his serene demeanor, Xu Wenrui knitted his brows and inquired with contemplation, "You have some contingency plan, don’t you?"

This reunion with Ye Haochuan imparted to Xu Wenrui a distinct impression of change.

Previously, although Ye Haochuan possessed certain skills, his overall strength was still wanting. However, the might Ye Haochuan now exhibited commanded Xu Wenrui’s attention.

Furthermore, he felt an inability to fully fathom Ye Haochuan, as the latter always seemed to possess concealed strategies for navigating crises.

"I have no specific contingency plan. I merely dispatched a rescue signal, holding out hope for external assistance," Ye Haochuan stated, gesturing with his hands.

He had already concluded that their prospects of a direct breakthrough were nonexistent, so he had discreetly reached out to Shentu Fu. Shentu Fu, taking the request seriously, informed him of two disciples from Half-Mountain Residence in Anxi County and dispatched them to aid Ye Haochuan.

Ye Haochuan was aware of Half-Mountain Residence’s capabilities. Even setting aside the recently accepted Li Qi, the least potent disciple among them was at the Immortal Transformation Late Stage, thus ensuring their arrival for rescue would be without undue complication.

"Damn it, why didn’t you mention you had a backup plan?" Xu Wenrui exclaimed, feeling vexed at having worried needlessly.

"I was uncertain of the reinforcements' arrival time, so what benefit would informing you have served?"

Ye Haochuan replied casually, then, recalling something, posed a curious question to Xu Wenrui, "Aren’t you someone with connections? Why didn’t you consider seeking assistance from someone?"

An awkward expression crossed Xu Wenrui’s face as he mumbled evasively, "Who claimed I have connections? I am merely an ordinary Loose Cultivator!"

"An ordinary Loose Cultivator, respected by the son of a County Marquis?" Ye Haochuan countered, his tone laced with skepticism.

When Xu Wenrui had previously rescued Long Keyue, he had leveraged a powerful backing that commanded respect even from Yan Meng, a circumstance hardly befitting a simple loose cultivator.

"I am unfamiliar with your insinuations!" Xu Wenrui feigned ignorance and quickly retreated.

Could this fellow possess some hidden leverage?

Ye Haochuan pondered, driven by curiosity.

"You troublesome fellow, had you revealed such a contingency earlier, it would have spared us much anxiety on this journey!" After Xu Wenrui departed, Long Keyue voiced her complaint.

"I found myself in a predicament!" Ye Haochuan replied with a faint smile.

Initially, upon deciding to rescue Long Keyue, he had perceived the mission as perilous but not insurmountable, thus not contemplating the necessity of requesting reinforcements.

Later, when faced with dire circumstances, even when confined within the inn by the demon king and given a day to decide whether to join the demon clan, he had devised a method for escape, rendering reinforcements superfluous.

At other junctures, he was perpetually evading successive dangers, making any bid for aid futile, as reinforcements might arrive long after his demise.

All factors considered, the present moment indeed presented the most opportune time to solicit assistance.

Ye Haochuan offered a brief explanation, and Long Keyue, feeling more at ease with the prospect of reinforcements, did not probe further.

Dawn had broken over the mountain village by the time Ye Haochuan and his companions arrived. As dusk settled, a sudden vibration from his Message Jade Slip caught Ye Haochuan's attention.

Retrieving the jade slip, Ye Haochuan heard Shentu Fu's voice declare, "Cheng Jing and Ke Shuo are expected to arrive tomorrow. Find a suitable opportunity to rendezvous with them. Also, concerning the demon king, do not disclose this matter to anyone else; I shall handle the arrangements myself!"

It was clear that Cheng Jing and Ke Shuo were dispatched as reinforcements from Half-Mountain Residence. Although Half-Mountain Residence was segmented into various Sects named after virtues such as 'Dao', 'Ren', 'Wisdom', and 'Filial Piety', their actual nomenclature did not follow this pattern, leaving Ye Haochuan uncertain about the origins of the arriving experts.

The matter of the demon king had been a recurring topic in Ye Haochuan's prior communications with Shentu Fu.

His encounter with the peculiar fat worm offered him a crucial insight: this beast tide was unlike the ordinary ones, and the specific type of fat worm also presented a unique enigma.

Initially, he had intended to seek guidance from Shentu Fu. However, after considerable deliberation, Shentu Fu's ultimate counsel was for him to keep the discovery confidential.

Ye Haochuan wished to question the reasoning behind this directive, but Shentu Fu offered no further explanation, merely emphasizing the importance of his instruction. Ye Haochuan, though still somewhat confused, reluctantly acquiesced.

With the assurance that reinforcements would arrive by the following morning, Ye Haochuan felt a sense of relief. Just as he was about to find a place to rest, he noticed Niu Kui approaching him with an air of secrecy.

"Brother Ye, I have something I'd like you to examine," Niu Kui said, his tone cautious as he presented a paper-wrapped item to Ye Haochuan.

"What is this?" Ye Haochuan inquired, slowly unwrapping the paper to reveal a piece of translucent jade.

The jade, no larger than half a palm, was inscribed with intricate, squiggly script resembling tadpoles.

"Wow, is this English?" Ye Haochuan exclaimed, surprised by the characters on the jade, and quickly asked, "Where did you obtain this?"