Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2083: Gate of the World?

Across the river, Yan Meng and his father did not linger. It wasn't until Ye Haochuan returned to Anxi County and met with the County Marquis that he discovered Yan Meng had already been escorted away to face the Prefecture Master for the loss of Mushan County.

This news struck Ye Haochuan as rather amusing. Mushan County had been gone for ages, and now, after all this time, they finally decided to haul him away in chains. The efficiency was truly something to behold, wasn't it?

Yan Meng, however, had not been taken along with his father. Instead, he had secluded himself within a room at the County Marquis Mansion.

Upon hearing of Ye Haochuan's return, Yan Meng finally emerged from his room and practically flew to find him.

"My father instructed me to follow you from now on and serve as your sworn brother!" Yan Meng declared, his eyes glistening with unshed tears.

"Follow me? For what purpose?" Ye Haochuan inquired, a touch of bewilderment in his voice.

Yan Meng's voice trembled. "My dad said he won't escape severe punishment this time, possibly facing decades, even centuries, of confinement. I'm left with no one to rely on, no skills to speak of. I won't survive on my own."

"And so, he told you to follow me?" Ye Haochuan responded, his expression shifting to one of slight amusement.

"My dad believes you possess immense potential, that you're destined for great things. If I stick close to you, I'll surely live!" Yan Meng affirmed with utmost sincerity.

Damn it, I'm no childminder, why should I beburdened with looking after you?

Ye Haochuan grumbled internally.

Yet, he kept these thoughts to himself, choosing not to voice them. After all, Yan Meng had just lost his father; to say something so harsh to him at this vulnerable moment might just break him.

Just as Ye Haochuan was contemplating how to politely refuse Yan Meng, the young man suddenly produced an item from his storage ring and presented it to him.

"My father indicated this is his most prized possession, and he hopes you will…"

Good heavens, this is the real deal!

Before Yan Meng could finish his sentence, Ye Haochuan's eyes lit up with anticipation.

What Yan Meng offered was none other than the very Flying Magical Treasure employed earlier to ferry him and Niu Kui across the river.

Ever since setting foot in the Immortal Realm, Ye Haochuan had desperately yearned for the ability to fly, a freedom he'd enjoyed in the Lower Realm. Traveling on foot was simply too exhausting—and agonizingly slow.

However, both Flying Magical Treasures and flying Demon Beasts were notoriously difficult to obtain, a constant source of regret for him.

He had never anticipated that such a treasure would be delivered right to his doorstep. How could he possibly contain his elation?

"Absolutely, no problem at all!" Ye Haochuan readily accepted the spherical Flying Magical Treasure. He then enthusiastically introduced Yan Meng to Long Keyue and the others.

Following this, Ye Haochuan proceeded to seek out the County Marquis.

The County Marquis had initially been engrossed in preparations to reclaim Mushan County. However, upon recognizing Ye Haochuan, he immediately set aside his duties and summoned him in.

"Esteemed Friend Ye, the assets of the Li Family have been thoroughly cataloged. We have fifty million red crystals, an immeasurable quantity of properties and land, and a single Crimson Gold Iron Mine…"

"Only fifty million?" Ye Haochuan expressed a hint of disappointment.

It wasn't that he suspected the County Marquis of any impropriety; rather, fifty million simply felt insufficient for his current needs.

He still required several hundred million red crystals to facilitate the resurrection of the owner of the small golden coffin and, in doing so, acquire the Earth Wisdom Bead from her.

"Ling Zhixing, I shall allocate five million red crystals for you. As for the real estate and the mines, manage them as you deem fit. Henceforth, this family enterprise will be under your stewardship!" Ye Haochuan suddenly summoned Ling Zhixing and declared with solemnity.

"What? All of it for me to manage?" Ling Zhixing appeared genuinely taken aback.

He had previously been aware that Ye Haochuan possessed some holdings in Anxi County, but he had never imagined the extent of it.

Putting aside the fifty million red crystals for a moment, the Crimson Gold Iron Mine alone was a prize coveted by the wealthiest and most influential figures.

He had always harbored ambitions, but suddenly being entrusted with such a vast fortune left him feeling somewhat overwhelmed, as if he were the recipient of excessive favor.

"I have complete faith in your ability to expand this family business exponentially!" Ye Haochuan declared with a smile. "Furthermore, don't you have an assistant by your side now?"

Auntie Wang, standing nearby, had stars practically visible in her eyes. The moment Ye Haochuan mentioned her, the avarice previously etched on her face vanished, replaced by a sincere vow: "Young Master Ye, please rest assured, I will wholeheartedly assist Manager Ling in overseeing all these affairs!"

Ye Haochuan nodded in approval. Although Auntie Wang lacked extensive education, she possessed a clear talent for discerning people and situations, coupled with a sharp intellect.

Ling Zhixing had already begun instructing Ye Haochuan in reading. He hypothesized that, with sufficient time, she would undoubtedly blossom into an indispensable aide under Ling Zhixing's tutelage.

Regarding her character, any detailed discussion now seemed futile; it would ultimately fall upon Ling Zhixing to maintain a firm hand on her.

Upon concluding his explanations, all matters pertaining to the Li Family were decisively transferred to Ling Zhixing's charge.

The Prefectural Governor extended an invitation for Ye Haochuan to participate in the campaign against Mushan County, even proposing he assume the role of Commander. However, Ye Haochuan declined the offer.

His sentiments towards the contingent of Demon Beasts remained markedly ambivalent.

After all, he had some history with the Fat Worm. The Fat Worm had previously gone to considerable lengths to safeguard Long Keyue and Ling Zhixing. Furthermore, when Ye Haochuan found himself captured, the Fat Worm had not immediately ended his life. Considering these factors, the Fat Worm had, in fact, rendered him several favors.

Were it not for the fundamental divergence in the paths and objectives of humans and Demon Beasts, Ye Haochuan might have genuinely offered assistance to the Fat Worm.

Under the current circumstances, Ye Haochuan obviously could not aid the Fat Worm—yet he also harbored no desire to further harm it in its vulnerable state.

He surmised that this entire endeavor by the Fat Worm was an act of desperation, destined to be annihilated by human cultivators sooner or later. Nevertheless, as long as he was not the one personally delivering the final blow, his conscience would remain relatively untroubled.

With no pressing matters at hand, Ye Haochuan once more retrieved the piece of jade, intending to dedicate his attention to its study.

The moment he produced the jade, an abrupt sensation washed over him: something within his ring possessed an aura strikingly similar to it.

"Gate of the World? How could this jade resonate with the same aura as the Gate of the World? Could it be..." A sudden hypothesis materialized in Ye Haochuan’s mind.

He had long suspected the aura emanating from this jade felt familiar, never anticipating that this familiarity stemmed from the Gate of the World within the Sub-Fire Dimension Realm.

If this line of reasoning held true, then this jade might similarly function as a Gate of the World to another realm. Might this not signify his acquisition of yet another formidable trump card?

The Gate of the World of the Sub-Fire Dimension Realm had long ceased to be of any use to him, but the profound benefits it had bestowed upon him were indelibly imprinted in his memory.

"Whether it is a Gate of the World or not, I shall ascertain its nature through direct experimentation." Ye Haochuan cradled the jade in his palm, focusing his intent.

Ying ying ying~

The jade responded instantaneously, emitting a soft hum and a distinct tremor.

He had never envisioned that it would genuinely be a Gate of the World. This time, this young master had truly hit the jackpot!

Ye Haochuan’s elation surged, and his curiosity intensified—what kind of world awaited him in this new discovery?

Just as his anticipation reached its zenith, the jade emitted a sharp, resonant "crack" and bifurcated with a significant fissure.

What in the blazes is happening?

Ye Haochuan was on the verge of ceasing the flow of power into the jade when he perceived that it had already violently disintegrated, crumbling into fine dust. In that precise instant, he felt the very fabric of his surroundings warp and shift. He, who should have been standing within the confines of the Military Marquis Mansion, suddenly found himself transported to an endless, desolate desert...