Invincible Little School Doctor

Chapter 2255: Chapter 2255: Medicine King’s Legacy

Ye Haochuan and the other two immediately felt like they were walking on thin ice, their nerves tightly stretched, fearing that Gu Dewei might suddenly attack and catch them off guard.

Ye Haochuan’s hands constantly gripped the other two, so that if danger arose, they could escape at the first moment.

Strangely, they waited for a long time, but no one emerged from the cave.

”What’s going on? Could it be that Gu Dewei got the inheritance and is in a good mood, not in a hurry to kill us?” Le Yao asked in confusion.

Ye Haochuan shook his head and said, ”Impossible, we pushed him to such a miserable situation and even killed his son, how could he possibly let us go?”

Ye Haochuan really wanted to use his Perspective Eyes to see inside, but he didn’t know what the stone wall was made of—his Perspective Eyes were helpless.

The three remained alert for a few more minutes, but still there was no movement, and Ye Haochuan began to feel puzzled.

”Might it be that after he got the inheritance, he was directly transported away?” Ye Haochuan speculated.

”It’s not impossible!” Xu He immediately agreed.

With a moment of hesitation, Ye Haochuan couldn’t resist his curiosity any longer. He quietly stepped forward two steps and peered into the cave to see what was going on.

And he was immediately stunned.

Inside, Gu Dewei was looking at the mural ahead with a face full of unwillingness, shouting in a low voice, ”No... this isn’t real, I’ve broken through so many barriers, how can you not give me the inheritance?”

”Didn’t get the inheritance? What’s going on?” Ye Haochuan wondered.

Seeing Gu Dewei’s breath was in such chaos that he was even less than a typical True Immortal Early Stage cultivator, Ye Haochuan mustered his courage and slowly slipped in through the cave entrance.

Inside the stone wall was a magnificent and spacious hall. The hall was not excessively decorated but in the very front was a mural of a man.

The mural was painted with extreme majesty, every ounce of divine charm seemed natural and genuine, especially the slightly squinting eyes, which were vivid and lifelike, more like real eyes than a painting.

As soon as Ye Haochuan made eye contact, those eyes suddenly emitted a dazzling blue light.

In the next moment, a spirit projection of an elderly man with crane-white hair and youthful features suddenly floated in front of Ye Haochuan.

As soon as this projection appeared, Ye Haochuan felt his body freeze.

The elder carefully stared at Ye Haochuan for a long time, finally smiling and said in an ancient voice, ”What an astounding alchemy talent. Your alchemical techniques retain some of the flavor from back when in the Hua Clan...”

Ye Haochuan broke into a cold sweat upon hearing this; he knew his memory had just been probed.

The Hua Clan matter, Shentu Fu had repeatedly warned him not to let anyone know, and Ye Haochuan was uneasy about how the elder viewed the Hua Clan’s affairs.

The elder laughed and said, ”You needn’t worry; although the Hua Clan’s incident back then caused a great stir, ultimately it wasn’t their fault. Besides, my alchemy skills are lineage from the Hua Clan. I won’t harm you!”

Upon hearing this, Ye Haochuan finally let go of the massive stone in his chest, respectfully saying, ”Senior Medicine King, I...”

Ye Haochuan wanted to say some flattering words but was interrupted with a chuckle by Medicine King: ”You don’t need to flatter me. Since you’ve come here and have a solid foundation in the Medical Path, my medical techniques inheritance is naturally yours.”

Ye Haochuan realized why Gu Dewei, who had entered earlier, didn’t receive the inheritance. Though it was said to be three barriers, it was actually four.

The fourth barrier was guarded personally by Medicine King’s lingering spirit, and only those with a gift in the Medical Path can receive the inheritance.

Indeed, considering Medicine King’s stature, how could he casually pass on his heritage to just anyone?

Ye Haochuan glanced with the corner of his eyes at Gu Dewei who was in utter despair, filled with pity.

No matter the tricks and techniques you employ, what’s destined for me will ultimately be mine!

After Medicine King spoke, he paused and then solemnly changed his tone: ”However, I have two conditions which you must agree to before I can pass on the inheritance to you!”

”What are your conditions, please tell me!” Ye Haochuan responded readily.

”I require you to swear that you will devote a hundredfold effort into the Medical Path and strive to become the strongest Medicinal Cultivator in the Immortal Realm!” Medicine King said earnestly.

”Ah?” Ye Haochuan hadn’t expected Medicine King to propose such an empty and seemingly childish condition, and was taken aback.

”You needn’t be surprised, my life’s pursuit was the utmost of the Medical Path. Unfortunately, fate did not favor me, leading to my untimely demise; this dream, naturally, can only be inherited by you, my sole heir.” Medicine King gazed seriously at Ye Haochuan.

Ye Haochuan sensed that Medicine King’s words were not an empty ideal; it seemed this truly was Medicine King’s lifelong pursuit, unfulfilled, which made him lament greatly and hence propose such a condition.

Thinking of this, Ye Haochuan felt a newfound reverence for Medicine King.

One person, able to pour all energy into a single domain and strive to reach the utmost—this faith and persistence are worthy of everyone’s admiration.

”Rest assured, Senior Medicine King, the Medical Path has always been the field I valued most. My initial rise was largely thanks to medical knowledge. Though worldly matters and urgent need for power later took precedence, now I hold grand aspirations and aim to promote the Medical Path greatly, absolutely not betraying your expectations!” Ye Haochuan said solemnly.

Medicine King stroked the beard below his chin, nodding in satisfaction.

He could read Ye Haochuan’s thoughts naturally and knew every word was heartfelt—exactly what he wanted to see.

”Senior, what is your second requirement?” Ye Haochuan asked politely.

”The second requirement involves first telling you a story.”

Medicine King adjusted his expression and said slowly, ”Back then, I contested medical skills against someone; the wager was our own lives. As a result, I lost...”

Ye Haochuan was slightly surprised. It seems Medicine King had immense courage to wager his life.

He had been curious earlier; Medicine King’s strength was obviously outstanding and his medical skill profound—how could he fall so easily? Turns out he lost his life by himself. Indeed, it’s said you won’t die if you don’t ask for it!

”So, Senior wants me to avenge you?” Ye Haochuan asked tentatively.

”Indeed, I want you to avenge me!”

Medicine King laughed: ”However, not by assassinating him, but by surpassing him in the Path of Medicine, letting him know his victory over me back then was merely a stroke of luck!”

Wow, Medicine King, despite such a venerable age, still so competitive!

Ye Haochuan repressed the urge to mock and asked, ”Who is the one who surpassed you, Senior?”

”Qin Hongjun from the Temple, also with a showy nickname, something like Ghostfire Pill Saint!” Medicine King said with evident bitterness.