Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2112: The Charm of Ugliness?

Dennis's expression visibly shifted the instant Ye Haochuan activated the Vermilion Bird Illusionary Seal, causing the swirling snow to abruptly cease and scatter.

'This illusion technique, bolstered by the Wind Concealing Bloodline, is remarkably potent!' Ye Haochuan thought with secret delight.

He mused that the Vermilion Bird Illusionary Seal was merely a Treasure-Level Late Stage cultivation technique, but with the enhancement from his Wind Concealing Bloodline, its effectiveness escalated to the level of Pseudo-Immortal Late Stage, even touching upon Pseudo-Immortal Peak. This, he felt, was more than sufficient for opponents not particularly skilled in illusionary arts.

Unbeknownst to Ye Haochuan, relying solely on a Treasure-Level Late Stage technique wouldn't typically yield such results. The true reason for its amplified power lay in the inherent superiority of the Vermilion Bird Illusionary Seal itself. His own lack of profound study in illusion techniques had prevented him from fully unlocking its potential.

'Ah~'

Dennis, clearly no ordinary individual, rapidly recognized his ensnarement within a phantom realm and began to struggle frantically.

Despite his efforts, his proficiency in illusion techniques did not match Ye Haochuan's. After an extended period of struggle, he remained trapped, his roars echoing in futility.

At that moment, he likely comprehended the true meaning of defeat.

Ye Haochuan approached him calmly, casually resting the Halberd of Heaven and Earth against his neck.

Instantly, the phantom realm dissolved.

Dennis initially mistook this for his escape, but the chilling sensation against his throat brought the stark realization of his overwhelming and ignominious defeat.

'You win!'

Dennis seemed to deflate entirely, then clenched his fists once more, speaking with great reluctance, 'Even so, I will not surrender Miss Mu Xiang to you!'

'Who asked you to? I have no interest in her, okay?' Ye Haochuan replied, a mix of amusement and exasperation in his tone.

'Nonsense! With Miss Mu Xiang's allure, what man could possibly resist her charm?' Dennis retorted, incredulous.

Charm? The charm of plain ugliness?

Ye Haochuan genuinely could not perceive any attractive qualities in the cloaked figure. Had Dennis not mentioned it earlier, Ye Haochuan might have assumed he was referring to the beautiful woman present.

'Believe it or not, my only request is that you stop bothering me, understood?' Ye Haochuan stated, his patience wearing thin.

'Impossible!' Dennis declared with firm resolve. 'No matter how powerful you are, do not think you can prevent me from fairly pursuing Miss Mu Xiang, unless you kill me!'

'Are you out of your mind?' Ye Haochuan was utterly dumbfounded.

He had clearly conveyed his intentions, yet the man persisted in believing Ye Haochuan harbored an interest in the cloaked woman. Reasoning with such a person seemed futile.

Not wishing to waste further time on someone so unreasonable, Ye Haochuan sheathed the Halberd of Heaven and Earth and turned to leave.

'I will definitely win Miss Mu Xiang's heart!'

Not long after Ye Haochuan had departed, a roar echoed from behind him.

'He's truly a lunatic!' Ye Haochuan cursed inwardly, continuing his path without glancing back.

Upon returning to his room, Ye Haochuan reflected on the cloaked Mu Xiang's parting words, a sense of unease settling upon him.

However, a considerable amount of time had passed, and it was probable that Mu Xiang had already informed the Director of what she needed to. Since the situation could no longer be prevented, he could only brace himself for whatever might unfold.

Whatever challenges lay ahead, he would face them. Under no circumstances would he agree to marry such an unattractive woman.

After a full day of anxious anticipation, a knock finally sounded at his door.

'Mr. Ye, the Director has indicated that everything is prepared. Please escort the two Kirin guests!'

Ye Haochuan's initial thought was that this visitor was related to Mu Xiang's matter, but his relief came upon hearing the latter part of the message.

It appeared the Director was ready to commence the alchemy process.

Though the timing seemed abrupt, Ye Haochuan felt a surge of satisfaction.

Once he concluded his arrangements with Yinfeng and the Ice Jade Kirin, he could depart without further concerns. Any agreed-upon exchanges could be dealt with later, after he had made his escape.

Following his escort, Ye Haochuan led the Ice Jade Kirin and the jade token housing Yinfeng, arriving once more at the underground palace.

After navigating the subterranean complex for a short while, they entered a magnificent grand hall.

Within this hall, approximately a dozen individuals were assembled, each possessing cultivation levels at the Immortal Transformation Late Stage or higher, suggesting they were the elite members of the Sky Hunting Association.

Among them were the Steel Beard man and Dennis.

The Steel Beard man showed clear surprise at Ye Haochuan's unharmed arrival, his gaze then shifting to Dennis with bewilderment, only to find Dennis also regarding Ye Haochuan with a complex expression.

"What is happening? Could it be Dennis is no match for him either? No, absolutely impossible..." A torrent of thoughts raced through the mind of the man with the steel beard.

Unaware of the stir he had caused, Ye Haochuan quietly observed the short, cloaked figure beside the Director, his expression complex.

He wondered if Mu Xiang had informed the Director about the matter, and if so, what the Director’s reaction might be.

"Allow me to introduce our newly appointed guest elder of the Sky Hunting Association, Ye Haochuan!" the Director announced Ye Haochuan to the assembled group.

While most present had already heard of Ye Haochuan, seeing him in person still brought a sense of surprise.

It couldn't be helped; Ye Haochuan's strength, at the Mid-Stage of Immortal Transformation, seemed underwhelming to everyone there.

Following this, the Director formally introduced each attendee to Ye Haochuan.

It was during these introductions that Ye Haochuan learned Dennis's name, discovered the beautiful woman was named Xu Linglan, and the steel-bearded man was called Dolly.

However, the most astonishing revelation was the full name of the cloaked individual.

"Pan Muxiang? A Chinese name? And what kind of surname is that?" Ye Haochuan felt a wave of bewilderment.

He had initially assumed Mu Xiang was a transliteration of an English name. Yet, unexpectedly, this person's father was clearly Caucasian, but he possessed a Chinese name.

If the mother's surname was taken, then that beautiful woman would be named Xu; she wasn't named Pan either.

Ye Haochuan acutely sensed that the family dynamics within the Director’s household were far more intricate than they initially appeared.

With the introductions concluded, the Director gestured for Ye Haochuan to stand to his left and then declared loudly, "Very well, the Kirin has arrived. Dennis, you may commence!"

"Is this fellow an alchemist?" Ye Haochuan now noticed Dennis positioned in the center of the grand hall, with a sizable black cauldron placed before him.

This was Ye Haochuan's first encounter with alchemy being performed using such a massive cauldron.

However, considering Dennis's ethnic background, his surprise lessened.

It appeared this was a unique alchemy method favored by Caucasians. He simply wasn't sure how potent the resulting pills would be using such a technique.

Just as Ye Haochuan prepared to meticulously observe the Caucasian alchemy method, he heard Dennis suddenly lift his head and announce loudly, "Director, before I begin the alchemy, I have a small request. I hope the Director will grant it!"