The Strongest Prodigy Doctor

If Ye Tianfan really came out from the Zero Degree Plain, then Hao Hai truly wouldn't dare to neglect him. Although looking at Ye Tianfan, he doesn't appear to be someone of the Taichu realm, being able to emerge from the Zero Degree Plain requires not only superior strength but also luck and capability.

Hao Hai felt that Ye Tianfan didn't seem particularly powerful, even though he could sense that Ye Tianfan was much stronger than him. However, Ye Tianfan definitely hadn't reached the Taichu realm, potentially not even the Baihui realm, leading Hao Hai to speculate that Ye Tianfan relied on either capability or luck.

However, the aspect of capability covers a lot. To come out of the Zero Degree Plain relying merely on luck would demand incredible fortune to succeed in leaving one of the ten forbidden zones safely.

It should be noted that over the past thousands of years, countless people have secretly challenged the Zero Degree Plain, yet none have returned, as anyone who made it out would surely publicize it extensively.

Moreover, Hao Hai saw the materials Ye Tianfan had placed outside the city earlier. Those materials immediately appeared to be unlike anything found outside, and they still retained a faint pressure likely from a demon beast, clearly from an unknown demon beast inside the Zero Degree Plain.

If Hao Hai knew that these towering materials were the claws of a demon beast, and that the beast's size was akin to a mountain range, he'd probably be scared to the point of exploding on the spot.

By now, Hao Hai had half-believed Ye Tianfan's words. Although not fully convinced, it was sufficient for him to reveal the direction of the Taichu Sect to Ye Tianfan.

Ye Tianfan was presently southeast of the Taichu Sect and offset quite a bit, estimating that flying towards that direction with his speed would take at least half a month.

Ye Tianfan nodded and then said to Hao Hai, "Thank you for informing me, farewell!"

After he finished speaking, Ye Tianfan turned around, prepared to leave.

When Hao Hai saw Ye Tianfan immediately turning around after receiving the information, without any delay, his trust in Ye Tianfan increased, so he suggested, "The sky is somewhat dark, why not rest in my Shuiyun City for a night? You can depart tomorrow."

Hao Hai believed that since Ye Tianfan had emerged from the Zero Degree Plain, he likely hadn't had a chance to rest yet. Allowing Ye Tianfan to rest in their town for a night and depart tomorrow was his attempt to forge a good relationship. After all, should those demon beasts attack Shuiyun City again, if the array shattered, he could seek refuge with Ye Tianfan!

Naturally, if Shuiyun City fell, Hao Hai would exert every effort to save whomever he could. The idea of sacrificing himself entirely for resistance and enabling the townsfolk to leave was unrealistic; he could sustain for a while, but the townsfolk couldn't escape.

Living through it would also increase his opportunity for revenge against the organization.

Upon hearing Hao Hai's words, Ye Tianfan halted his steps, hesitating briefly as he realized he hadn't properly rested in quite a while. Previously, he'd been rushing the entire time, considering it would take half a month to return, staying the night wouldn't significantly delay him. Ye Tianfan turned back, showing fatigue in his eyes as he gazed at Hao Hai to discern whether Hao Hai was simply being courteous or genuinely sincere.

If it's mere politeness, Ye Tianfan would courteously decline and depart. If it was sincere, Ye Tianfan truly wanted to rest well, sleep, and set off the following day.

Ye Tianfan observed sincerity in Hao Hai's eyes, no deceit, not even politeness.

Then Ye Tianfan smiled, nodded, and said, "Alright, I indeed need a good rest after nearly a month's journey. It's excellent to unwind a bit!"

Hao Hai was delighted upon receiving Ye Tianfan's affirmative response. He summoned a spell to open a part of the array enclosing Shuiyun City, allowing someone to enter, and then said to Ye Tianfan, "Come in, I'll escort you to my residence for some rest!"

Ye Tianfan nodded and proceeded through the opening.

Actually, Hao Hai had another motive for inviting Ye Tianfan to rest. Being a loose cultivator, Hao Hai had wrestled with numerous issues during his cultivation, encountering many obstacles and accumulating many unresolved matters. He wished to ask others about these cultivation problems but, as a loose cultivator, seldom encountered fellow cultivators, and those he did meet kept their insights close to the vest, rarely sharing their experiential knowledge. Moreover, their insights might even be erroneous.

Some issues aren't apparent immediately, and some might even lead to rapid progress but, once an issue emerges, troubles follow closely. Not to say enhancing strength becomes unlikely; not regressing would already be fortunate.

Only disciples from major sects wouldn't treat their experiences as treasures, since they acquire them relatively easily through their sect's resources.

So, upon learning that Ye Tianfan hailed from the Taichu Sect, Hao Hai had already entertained the idea of discussing his cultivation challenges.

Even if Ye Tianfan wasn't all that much stronger, he likely possessed much-needed experience, and having a conversation would be beneficial.

Therefore, Hao Hai was very generous in his hospitality towards Ye Tianfan, even overly enthusiastic. Ye Tianfan could sense Hao Hai's ulterior motive, especially after finishing the splendid banquet Hao Hai prepared. He halted Hao Hai's subsequent invitation for a massage and asked, "Sir Hao Hai, why don't you just say what's on your mind? This flattery is making me nervous!"

Hearing this left Hao Hai feeling slightly embarrassed. He hadn't expected his true intentions to be revealed, saying awkwardly, "Honest to heavens, Realist Tianfan, I must admit, as you know, I'm merely a loose cultivator. My path in cultivation has been incredibly rocky. I've confronted myriad challenges and would like to discuss them with you in-depth, so..."

Although Hao Hai didn't finish his sentence, Ye Tianfan fully understood his intent: Hao Hai wanted to gain insights concerning cultivation due to his scattered, erratic training path, seeking to discuss and exchange experiences, knowing Ye Tianfan offered insights rooted in well-established sect traditions.