The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 487 - 317: Holy Dungeon_2

Chapter 487: Chapter 317: Holy Dungeon_2

When he heard those words, Yan Xiaobao’s eyes turned increasingly dark. The once light ice-blue color of summer skies in his gaze now resembled the depths of the ocean’s darkness. He didn’t bother waiting to hear their plans; what mattered to him was what had happened to his friends—their condition and current whereabouts.

"Hurry up," he commanded sharply, cutting off the prolonged prelude before the actual explanation could begin.

Taking another glance at Xie Lan, Xu Biao sighed deeply, yet he moved Yan Xiaobao back, maintaining the same distance as before. Internally, he began to invoke Lan Feng. Phoenix’s only hope was that Yan Xiaobao could somehow overcome the two King Experts standing before him.

"I’m sorry, child," Lan Feng’s voice echoed faintly. "I still can’t help you. Although I’ve gathered enough martial power for a single attack, you’ll need it significantly more in the future."

"I can’t leave my friends behind here all alone!" Yan Xiaobao exclaimed.

"They won’t stay here," Lan Feng replied matter-of-factly. "They’re likely being treated as highly important prisoners and will be transferred to the Dragon Core for trial proceedings. If I were you, I’d head straight to the Dragon Core and deal with Scarface first, then position myself to intercept them at wherever they’re sent next."

"Do you think that sounds simple?" Lan Feng continued with a weary sigh. "Scar-faced Killer is likely far stronger than you by many magnitudes. It won’t be easy dealing with him. Tackling the guards protecting my friends afterward will only prove even harder. I’m not certain we even stand a chance against them.’

"Let’s follow their plans first," Lan Feng suggested. "We’ll head to the Dragon Company’s office and flash our B-ranked badge. Hopefully, they haven’t left yet.’

Yan Xiaobao nodded resolutely, glaring toward Xu Biao and Xie Lan, then dashed out of the courtyard without bothering to listen to any more words from his two older companions. Although the dialogue felt long-winded, it had in reality only taken a brief moment of time.

Seeing Yan Xiaobao deep in thought, Xu Biao and Xie Lan dared not disturb him. They naturally fell silent and did nothing more. After contemplating for another second, Yan Xiaobao once again glared at them before taking action.

Rushing past the ship, Yan Xiaobao stepped toward the town’s center. There, in the heart of the main square stood a massive pagoda, with an Azure Dragon embossed across its outer structure. Everyone who gazed upon the building instinctively knew it was connected to the Dragon Army.

As he advanced toward the Dragon Army’s headquarters, Yan Xiaobao managed to reign in his anger. Though his heart raged, outwardly his expression remained composed, collected, and cold. Yet his clenched fists betrayed his emotions; he couldn’t entirely suppress his fury.

Soon, the young white-haired boy reached the Dragon-decorated building. Arriving at its entrance, he was greeted by four groups of guards standing vigilantly, denying anyone passage.

"Outsiders have no entry," one guard stated firmly in a tone steeped in disdain, his gaze fixed upon the white-haired youth. Like most in the cave, they regarded Yan Xiaobao as an aberration—a spawn of Demon Beast and human. The deeper one ventured into the cave system, the more likely hybrid individuals like him could be found.

The deeper the dwellers delved into these tunnels, the higher their cultivation grade tended to be. Correspondingly, the tunnels became home to increasingly powerful magical inhabitants. In the innermost regions of the tunnels resided numerous Demon Beasts capable of taking human forms.

These shape-shifting Demon Beasts represented a pinnacle of demonic power within the tunnels, yet their offspring were often ostracized as beings that belonged neither to human nor Beast society. Some had savage appearances while others bore more human-like features.

Up to this moment, everyone who crossed paths with Yan Xiaobao regarded him as precisely one of these anomalies. Due to such prejudices, many saw him as beneath consideration.

Witnessing the guards’ reactions before him, the white-haired boy didn’t grow angry at them—nor did he care about why they held him in contempt. The only thought occupying his mind was finding his friends and rescuing them as quickly as possible.

With a wave of his hand, he unveiled a badge. Embedded within the badge was the mark of ’B’, shimmering against its golden surface.

The guards’ faces contorted in shock as they swiftly retreated, clearing a path for the white-haired boy. No longer did they look upon him with disdain; instead, their expressions transformed into reverence. Earning a B-ranked mission badge elevated him far above these lowly guards. Should fortune favor them, his mere action could lead to their immediate dismissal; should it disfavor them, it could cost them their lives.

Fortunately for the guards, Yan Xiaobao harbored no interest in them nor their petty behavior. His sole focus remained on saving his friends.

He ascended the staircase briskly, paying no heed to the now cringing guards as he headed to the first room within the building.

Inside, he encountered a counter where a person was stationed, presumably waiting for information or other members of the Dragon Army to arrive.

Without hesitation, Yan Xiaobao approached the counter. Once again, he flashed the B-ranked badge, causing a flicker of astonishment to cross the attendant’s face. However, her expression quickly returned to neutrality.

"Sir, how may I assist you?" she asked politely, her full attention trained upon the individual before her.

"Earlier today—or perhaps yesterday—a group of three youths was likely brought here, one of whom is a half-demon beast. I need all three released and handed over to me."

Upon hearing this, the woman behind the counter briefly widened her gaze as she examined a set of documents and Memory Stones before her.

"I’m terribly sorry, sir," the woman apologized as she placed the documents to her side. "The three prisoners have already been transferred to the next tunnel. We can send a message to the next Dragon Army office to have them detained, but I’m unsure if your authorization suffices to make any substantial arrangements. I suspect the prisoners are ranked B or A. You may be able to obtain more information at the next Dragon Company office."

His rage spiked upon hearing this, but he willed himself to endure. Endurance would be necessary if he wanted to bring them back as swiftly as possible.

"Provide me with all your details regarding the three prisoners and ensure a message is sent to the next tunnel instructing them to await my arrival," Yan Xiaobao ordered steadily, his hand perfectly still as he accepted a Memory Stone containing the information about the detainees.

Without lingering in the office, Yan Xiaobao turned and left promptly, a fiery anger blazing in his chest. Descending the staircase, the guards scrambled to stay out of the path of the furious youth. Each intuitively sensed his hostility and dared not risk becoming the outlet for his wrath.

Charging down the stairs, Yan Xiaobao paid the guards no mind, seeing nothing but the route leading back to the courtyard where Xu Biao and Xie Lan were waiting for him.

For now, Yan Xiaobao didn’t harbor even a shred of doubt about their loyalty to Zhou Long. His gaze grew even darker, his lips curling in a mixture of rage and indignation.

The ship he chartered sped across the water as fast as humanly possible. Throughout the journey, Yan Xiaobao fiddled with the Memory Stone in his hand. The temptation to press it against his forehead and glimpse its contents gnawed at him, yet he knew this was no action worth risking while in public view.

Finally, the ship docked at port, coming to a stop with the clang of three Demon Cores against its hull as Lei Yue sprinted toward the courtyard.

Entering the courtyard, he found Xie Lan and Xu Biao still waiting outside the building, at the same spot where they had paused earlier to see him off.

Without so much as glancing in their direction, Yan Xiaobao barreled into the house and rushed to his private chamber, where he sat down, crossed his legs, closed his eyes, and placed the Memory Stone against his forehead. A gentle glow emanated, but Yan Xiaobao paid it no heed as his mind filled with vivid images.

The memory revealed scenes of Sha Yun, Deng Wu, Wang Julong, Xie Lan, and Xu Biao inside a bustling restaurant. Alongside them were many others dining happily, smiles on their faces. As they laughed joyfully, a group of Dragon Clan members suddenly entered the establishment.

Yan Xiaobao watched as the Dragon Army demanded something, though the recording lacked audio, rendering the exact request ambiguous. Abruptly, the scene grew chaotic as the soldiers became hostile. When they appeared on the verge of hurting the man behind the counter, Xu Biao stood and shielded him from their aggression.

...