Invincible Little School Doctor

Chapter 2038: Chapter 2038: Messing with Me, Huh?

The top three positions have been decided, and the remaining people, led by Liu Yifei, have descended the mountain. Next, they have an opportunity to choose one of the cultivation techniques from the Half-Mountain Residence as a reward for standing out.

As they were about to leave, many gazes lingered on Ye Haochuan for a long time. Their initial disdain for Ye Haochuan had now changed to admiration.

During the assessment, they still had doubts. But after watching the subsequent competitions closely, they were well aware of the gap between them and Ye Haochuan.

”The biggest gain from this Disciple Selection Meeting is getting to know you.” Before leaving, Cao Renshuang spoke affectionately to Ye Haochuan, ”After this competition, you must come and visit me in the East City at the Cao Family!”

”Certainly!” Ye Haochuan replied with a smile.

Ye Haochuan genuinely thought well of Cao Renshuang. In this unfamiliar Immortal Realm, having one more friend definitely meant having one more path. Moreover, Cao Renshuang was clearly not an ordinary person.

”Those who were supposed to leave have left, making it much quieter! In this final round, I want to compete with you properly so you understand our differences!” After everyone had departed, Ju Yuqu coldly addressed Ye Haochuan.

”You want to beat me that badly?” Ye Haochuan said with a smirk.

”Of course!” Ju Yuqu said seriously, ”Since birth, I’ve always been the top among peers, never defeated by anyone! You winning against me in the second round was a disgrace; I must wash away this shame!”

Ye Haochuan laughed mischievously: ”You only beat me by two points in the second round; I won all the others!”

”Losing even once is a disgrace!” Ju Yuqu said through gritted teeth.

”What a childish guy!” Ye Haochuan shook his head with a bitter smile.

”Say whatever you like but let’s see the real outcome in the final round; I’ll show you our differences!” Ju Yuqu sneered and walked away.

Ye Haochuan chuckled helplessly, not bothered to engage with him.

This guy had clearly been overly praised since childhood and couldn’t handle even a bit of setback. Such people could only show off in these so-called competitions, but in real combat, they’d be put down in three moves.

It’s not that they lack combat skills or coordination, but they’re easily affected by the opponent’s emotional manipulation.

The bickering between the first two made Li Qi, the third participant, feel somewhat awkward. His score was vastly different from Ju Yuqu and Ye Haochuan, clearly just a supporting role; he never thought he’d win the sole disciple spot from Ju Yuqu.

He gave a wry smile and also turned to leave.

The final competition round is scheduled for the next day; they can return to their previous resting places to prepare now.

However, Ye Haochuan didn’t leave but approached Ge Ping and respectfully asked, ”May I ask the name of a man in the Half-Mountain Residence with half-black and half-white hair?”

”Are you referring to the third brother of the Daoism Sect?” Ge Ping replied, ”In the whole Half-Mountain Residence, he seems to be the only one like that.”

”Daoism Sect? Third brother?” Ye Haochuan was a bit puzzled.

Ge Ping explained, ”The Half-Mountain Residence recruits disciples by nine per sect, divided by Dao, Benevolence, Wisdom, Filial Piety, Loyalty, and others. Once a sect completes nine disciples, it moves to recruit another sect. Third brother Shentu Fu of the Daoism Sect is one of the original people of the Half-Mountain Residence!”

After speaking, Ge Ping looked curiously at Ye Haochuan and said, ”It’s said Senior Shentu has been asleep for hundreds of years and only recently returned to the Half-Mountain Residence. How did you know him?”

”I was lucky; previously, I had a brief encounter with Senior Shentu. I came here specifically to seek him. Do you know if he will preside over tomorrow’s final competition?” Ye Haochuan asked respectfully.

”As for this...” Ge Ping pondered for a while, then shook his head and said, ”Senior Shentu seems not to like such matters; he likely won’t appear!”

Upon hearing this, Ye Haochuan frowned slightly and continued to ask, ”Then, how might I find Senior Shentu?”

”If you truly have something urgent, I can help convey a message. But whether Senior Shentu will meet you or not, I cannot say!” Ge Ping agreed.

Hearing this, Ye Haochuan was delighted and was about to express gratitude when a hearty laugh came from a distance: ”No need for such trouble; I’ve come myself!”

As he spoke, a handsome figure suddenly emerged in the air.

”Senior Shentu!” Recognizing the figure, Ge Ping respectfully saluted.

Though addressed as brother, with Shentu Fu’s seniority, he could very well be considered a master, making the salute genuinely heartfelt.

Shentu Fu nodded slightly, implying Ge Ping should continue his duties.

”I thought I’d have to wait several years until we met again, yet I didn’t expect to see you so soon!”

Shentu Fu looked at Ye Haochuan and smiled: ”It seems your aptitude is even better than I imagined since you managed to ascend the Heavenly Road while still dust-free!”

”I was forced to do it!” Ye Haochuan said wryly, ”And you were the one who forced me!”

”Forced by me?” Shentu Fu appeared somewhat confused.

Feeling quite aggrieved, Ye Haochuan explained Sophia’s situation.

”I initially intended to erase traces left in that world, but unintentionally harmed your girlfriend; indeed, it’s fate’s trick!” Shentu Fu said with a wry smile.

”Senior, please lend a hand and transform her back!” Ye Haochuan begged.

”This can be arranged...” Shentu Fu was about to agree but suddenly thought of something, his eyes slightly shifting as he smiled, ”I can rescue her, but you must meet my conditions.”

Ye Haochuan frowned slightly, suddenly feeling vigilant and said wryly, ”Senior, your actions caused this, so shouldn’t you rectify it willingly? Isn’t it a bit thick-skinned to use it as leverage against me?”

”Audacious, daring to insult me, courting death!” Shentu Fu’s face suddenly darkened, and a piercing killing intent spread from him, making the surrounding air resound with ghastly cries, revealing its terrifying nature.

Under such a shroud of menace, Ye Haochuan felt his heart and courage trembling, unnerved.

Damn, that was a quick change of face, leaving no time for reaction!

Ye Haochuan clenched hard, struggling to hold back from losing control.

Yet at this moment, the surrounding menace suddenly vanished, as if it had never existed.

Now Shentu Fu’s face was all smiles, gentle and said, ”Impressive, impressive; you weren’t frightened to death directly; indeed, you’re someone I have faith in!”

Oh, playing with me, huh?

Ye Haochuan was utterly frustrated, always the one who played others; being played by others was a feeling that really made him want to hit someone.