MD 771 to 780
Miracle Doctor Chapter 771
Ye Qiu stood in place, looking at Li Zhengxi, and said, “You may be a Korean medical sage, but I look down on you.”
Look down on me?
On what grounds?
Just because you’re younger?
Li Zhengxi’s gaze turned cold, but before he could retort, Ye Qiu continued, “Every doctor, regardless of their skill, should prioritise the patient’s well-being when treating them.”
“But you, obsessed with results, disregard the patient’s suffering. This goes against the compassionate heart of a healer.”
“You’re unworthy of being called a Korean medical sage!”
Li Zhengxi scoffed, “The goal of treatment is the result, isn’t it?”
“Whether the patient feels pain during the process doesn’t matter. The fact is, I cured the patient, and that’s undeniable.”
“Kid, I treated a comminuted fracture in just thirty minutes. I don’t believe you can beat me.”
Ye Qiu sneered, “You’ve already lost this round!”
With that, Ye Qiu stepped up to the patient and pulled a leather needle case from his pocket.
With a flick of his hand, a flash of gold appeared.
“Damn, golden needles!”
The audience gasped in shock.
Ye Qiu took three five-inch golden needles and held them in his hand.
The patient, a middle-aged man in his forties, had witnessed Li Zhengxi’s brutal treatment. Seeing Ye Qiu’s golden needles, fear crept onto his face.
“Doctor, will it hurt?” the patient asked.
“Don’t worry, you won’t feel any pain during my treatment,” Ye Qiu said with a reassuring smile.
“Doctor, please… go ahead.”
Though the patient said this, the fear on his face remained, clearly doubting Ye Qiu’s words.
“Oh, I almost forgot. Staff, show the patient’s diagnostic report to everyone,” Ye Qiu instructed.
He was concerned that if he started treatment without showing the report, Li Zhengxi might refuse to acknowledge the result after the patient was cured.
At Ye Qiu’s request, the staff displayed the patient’s diagnostic report on the large screen.
The report was nearly identical to the previous patient’s: a comminuted fracture in the left knee.
Images showed the patient’s knee bone shattered into six pieces.
“I’m starting treatment now!”
“Host, please start the timer!”
Ye Qiu rolled up the patient’s trouser leg and inserted the three golden needles ten centimetres above the knee.
He flicked his fingers.
Buzz!
The three needles vibrated simultaneously, emitting a humming sound.
“How incredible!”
The audience widened their eyes, staring at the screen, unblinking.
Thirty seconds later, Ye Qiu flicked his fingers again.
Instantly, the three needles stopped vibrating, standing still.
Ye Qiu gently pressed the patient’s knee and asked, “Does it hurt?”
The patient shook his head, “Not at all.”
Ye Qiu explained, “These three needles were to administer local anaesthesia, so you won’t feel pain during treatment. It seems to be working well.”
“Now, I’ll begin the actual treatment.”
“My method is different from others. Stay still, don’t be shocked, and trust me. I’ll have you healed quickly.”
“Alright,” the patient nodded again.
Bang!
Ye Qiu suddenly struck the patient’s knee with his fist.
Crack!
The sound of breaking bones echoed.
Immediately, many in the audience stood in shock.
“What is Dr Ye doing?”
“Why is he breaking the patient’s bones?”
The crowd was bewildered.
They had never seen such a treatment method before.
Li Zhengxi raised an eyebrow, a cold smirk forming, “Realising you can’t beat me, so you’re throwing in the towel?”
Just then, Ye Qiu’s fists rained down on the patient’s knee like a storm.
Crack!
Crack!
The sound of fracturing bones continued, sending chills through the audience.
Some in the crowd grew furious.
“What the hell is Ye Qiu doing?”
“This treatment method is unheard of!”
“If he keeps this up, the patient will die!”
“I thought he was my idol. Bah, quack doctor!”
In the front row, at the guest seating, several vice-presidents of the Chinese Medicine Association whispered among themselves.
“Is Ye Qiu treating the patient? This looks like pure nonsense!”
“The patient already has a comminuted fracture, and now Ye Qiu’s shattering the knee further. Is he trying to leave the patient permanently disabled?”
“Ye Qiu’s being reckless, with no sense of propriety.”
“With so many spectators here and CCTV livestreaming, if Ye Qiu fails to cure this patient, Chinese medicine will be condemned by all.”
“Chinese medicine is already struggling. If Ye Qiu messes this up, it’ll become a pariah, despised by everyone.”
“Minister Qin, why don’t you say something and get Ye Qiu off the stage?”
Qin Gang’s expression was grave.
He had never seen Ye Qiu’s treatment method before, let alone heard of it.
Was he really treating the patient?
Could this cure a comminuted fracture?
A string of questions swirled in Qin Gang’s mind.
He glanced at Ye Qiu on stage and noticed the confidence in his demeanour. Each strike was delivered without hesitation, resolute and unwavering.
For some reason, Qin Gang suddenly felt a surge of faith in Ye Qiu.
“Everyone, don’t panic. Let’s wait and see how this plays out,” Qin Gang said.
As a leader with significant authority, though he didn’t understand Ye Qiu’s intentions, he remained composed.
A vice-president of the Chinese Medicine Association said urgently, “Minister Qin, we can’t wait any longer. If something goes wrong, Chinese medicine’s reputation will be ruined.”
Qin Gang replied, “We can’t stop Ye Qiu now. If he stops, the patient will surely be untreatable, and not only will Chinese medicine’s reputation be ruined, but we’ll lose this round. So, we must let Ye Qiu continue.”
“But…”
The vice-president tried to argue, but Li Chunfeng interrupted, “No need to worry. Ye Qiu’s got this round.”
Oh?
All eyes turned to Li Chunfeng.
He looked relaxed, smiling broadly, with no trace of tension.
Beside him, Zhang Jiuling and Nie Xue Liang were fixated on the stage, their eyes gleaming with excitement, as if a stunning beauty were dancing before them, captivating their souls.
“Old Li, have you noticed something?” Qin Gang asked.
“Minister Qin, just watch. When Ye Qiu finishes, everyone will be astonished,” Li Chunfeng said, glancing at Li Zhengxi on stage with a mental sneer.
“When the Sky-Mending Hand appears, who can compete?”
“As for your Thousand-Foot Needle…”
“Trash!”
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Ye Qiu was using the Sky-Mending Hand.
The Sky-Mending Hand was an unparalleled bone-setting technique with thirty-six forms. Though Ye Qiu had only mastered eighteen, it was more than sufficient to treat a comminuted fracture.
He relentlessly struck the patient’s knee with his fists.
Crack…
Crack…
The sound of breaking bones echoed endlessly.
Through the large screen, the audience could clearly see the skin on the patient’s left knee sinking inward.
This indicated that the patient’s knee bone was completely shattered.
“Can this really heal the patient?”
“If it doesn’t work, Ye Qiu’s in big trouble!”
“Big trouble? He might end up in jail. If the patient is left permanently disabled, the patient and their family won’t let him off!”
“Forget the patient, I won’t let him off either!”
“This isn’t treatment, it’s pure recklessness!”
In the audience, among the students, Xu Changjin’s bright eyes were filled with concern. Her small hands tightly clutched the hem of her clothes, tense with worry.
“What, worried about him?”
The short-haired girl beside her noticed Xu Changjin’s expression and teased, “This is the first time I’ve seen you so concerned about a guy. Looks like you’ve really fallen for him.”
“This is serious, and you’re still joking?” Xu Changjin glared at the girl and asked, “Qiqi, do you think he can heal the patient?”
The short-haired girl didn’t answer directly, instead asking, “Do you like him?”
“I’m asking you something serious.”
“I’m serious too. Changjin, tell me, do you like him or not?”
A blush spread across Xu Changjin’s pretty face. She glanced at Ye Qiu on stage and hesitantly said, “I… probably… maybe… like him, I guess!”
“You’re done for. You’ve really fallen,” the short-haired girl sighed, then added, “If you like him, you should trust him unconditionally.”
“Though Ye Qiu seems only a bit older than us, he gives off a mature, steady vibe.”
“His treatment method is a bit unbelievable, but I don’t think he’s being reckless.”
“Maybe a miracle will happen soon.”
“Changjin, don’t worry!”
Comforted by her friend, Xu Changjin’s tense nerves eased slightly. She looked at Ye Qiu on stage, silently praying, “Come on, Ye Qiu!”
Then her gaze shifted to Li Zhengxi on stage, filled with deep worry.
“If Ye Qiu wins this round, doesn’t that mean Senior has to take his own life on the spot?”
“What should I do?”
“I’m so worried about Senior!”
Xu Changjin’s emotions were a tangled mess.
…
On stage, Li Zhengxi and Li Minghan kept their eyes on Ye Qiu’s actions.
At first, Li Zhengxi thought Ye Qiu was throwing in the towel, but gradually, his brows furrowed.
Li Minghan laughed, “I told you, Chinese medicine is rubbish. Father, look at Ye Qiu now—he’s practically trying to kill the patient.”
Li Zhengxi said gravely, “Something seems off.”
“What’s off?” Li Minghan asked.
“Look at the patient. His knee bone is being shattered by Ye Qiu, yet he shows no sign of pain,” Li Zhengxi said.
Li Minghan glanced at the patient.
Indeed, the patient sat calmly in the wheelchair, watching Ye Qiu break his knee bone with his fists, yet he made no sound of pain.
How could this be?
Li Minghan thought for a moment, then laughed, “Father, there’s nothing strange about it. That kid used three golden needles to administer local anaesthesia, so the patient can’t feel pain for now.”
Li Zhengxi still felt something was wrong, “Can golden needles’ anaesthesia be that effective?”
Li Minghan smiled, “Father, don’t worry. You’ve got this round in the bag.”
“Minghan, let me ask you, what if I lose?” Li Zhengxi asked.
“Impossible. Father, you can’t lose.”
“Didn’t I lose the first round?”
“That was because you went easy on him, so that kid won.”
Idiot, you believed the lie I told others?
“If I lose this round, what then?” Li Zhengxi asked.
“Best of three. If you lose this round too, then per the agreement, Father, you’d have to…”
Li Minghan’s face filled with panic, “No, Father, you won’t lose.”
“You’re the Korean medical sage. How could you lose?”
“Exactly, I’m the Korean medical sage. How could I lose to Chinese medicine?”
With this thought, Li Zhengxi calmed down.
Five minutes later, Ye Qiu stopped his fists, smiling at the patient, “No pain, right?”
“No pain,” the patient replied, asking, “Doctor, my knee…”
“Don’t worry, it’ll be fine soon.”
Ye Qiu grasped the patient’s knee with both hands, quickly kneading it. A series of “crack, crack” sounds followed.
The audience was puzzled.
“Why is Dr Ye treating the patient’s knee like dough, kneading it randomly?”
“What is he doing?”
“Who knows?”
The spectators were baffled. Why was Ye Qiu doing this?
Was he actually treating the patient?
Or was he just putting on a show to impress the crowd?
Time ticked by.
Two more minutes passed.
Suddenly—
Ye Qiu’s hand moved like lightning, retrieving the three golden needles from the patient’s leg, then asked, “Feel any pain now?”
The patient shook his head, “No pain, not at all.”
“I told you my treatment wouldn’t hurt. Do you believe me now?”
“Yes, I believe you, but Doctor, my knee…”
“Your knee is healed,” Ye Qiu said with a slight smile, standing up, “My treatment is complete.”
What?
That’s it?
Dong Si, the host timing the event, glanced at the clock upon hearing Ye Qiu’s words.
Eight minutes and fifty seconds.
Curing a comminuted fracture in eight minutes and fifty seconds—possible?
Dong Si didn’t believe it.
The audience didn’t believe it.
The livestream viewers didn’t believe it.
And Li Zhengxi and his son certainly didn’t believe it!
Li Minghan mocked, “Even my father couldn’t cure a comminuted fracture in ten minutes. Ye Qiu, I suggest you stop pretending and concede!”
Li Zhengxi shouted, “Staff, examine the patient now.”
As the staff prepared to come on stage, Ye Qiu said, “No need for an examination.”
Li Zhengxi sneered instantly, “What, afraid an exam will expose you?”
Expose me?
This old fool still thinks I haven’t cured the patient. How laughable.
Ye Qiu pulled the patient up from the wheelchair, saying, “Come on, walk a couple of laps for everyone to see.”
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On stage.
The patient, hearing Ye Qiu’s words, turned pale with fear.
Walk…
Two laps, no less.
Is this something a human would say?
I have a comminuted fracture!
“Uh… Dr Ye, don’t joke. My leg isn’t healed yet. How can I walk?”
Ye Qiu smiled, “It’s fine. Walk a couple of laps for everyone to see.”
The patient was on the verge of tears, “Dr Ye, I really can’t walk. If I do, my leg will be ruined.”
Li Zhengxi sneered from the side, “It takes a hundred days to heal muscles and bones. With a comminuted fracture, even if your treatment is effective, there’s no way the patient can walk in such a short time!”
“Utter nonsense.”
“Ye Qiu, I suggest you concede… bloody hell!”
Li Zhengxi’s eyes suddenly widened, his face full of shock.
Ye Qiu had pulled the patient up and taken two steps on stage.
“How’s that? No pain, right?” Ye Qiu asked the patient.
The patient shook his head, “No pain.”
“Then walk a couple of laps,” Ye Qiu said.
The patient cautiously took two steps.
“Eh, Dr Ye, why doesn’t my leg hurt at all?” the patient asked, astonished.
Ye Qiu smiled, “Your leg is fully healed.”
Healed?
The patient, still skeptical, walked two laps on stage.
He realised not only was his left knee pain-free, but he felt no different from a healthy person.
Still uneasy, the patient gritted his teeth and jumped a few times in place.
Hop!
Hop!
Hop!
“Hahaha…”
The patient suddenly burst into ecstatic laughter, “It’s healed! My leg is really healed!”
The entire audience was stunned.
Li Zhengxi and his son, thinking they were seeing things, rubbed their eyes vigorously.
“How is this possible?”
“How could a comminuted fracture heal so quickly?”
“How did this kid do it?”
Li Zhengxi was utterly baffled.
As a Korean medical sage, he had never heard of a comminuted fracture being cured in mere minutes.
What the hell was going on?
The audience was equally dumbfounded.
“My God, the patient’s comminuted fracture is healed.”
“If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t believe it.”
“Unbelievable! Simply unbelievable!”
In the CCTV livestream, three million viewers were watching online.
Seeing the patient jumping around on stage via video, they were all shocked.
“Bloody hell, a comminuted fracture healed that fast?”
“Is this real?”
“Too incredible!”
“Beyond awesome!”
“Not just awesome! Ye Qiu is Bian Que reborn!”
“Dr Ye, I’m a 28-year-old beauty, unmarried, and charming. Can you take me home? I can manage the household, cook, and… well, you know.”
“Pfft, shameless, you upstairs!”
“Get lost—”
Soon, tens of thousands of comments flooded the screen.
Eventually, the comments converged into six words:
“Ye Qiu, forever a god!”
…
Thousands of miles away, in Mount Lao.
Inside a serene wooden cabin, a short old man in a Taoist robe with a goatee stared at a tablet on the table, unblinking.
He was watching the live broadcast.
Gradually, his face showed confusion, solemnity, shock, and joy…
Finally, tears streamed down his face.
“The Sky-Mending Hand reappears in the world. Chinese medicine has a successor!”
“With this young man, why worry about Chinese medicine not thriving?”
“I, Xu Liu, have lived in seclusion for decades. It’s time to come out and contribute to the revival of Chinese medicine!”
This old man was none other than Xu Liu, the foremost of the four national medical sages!
With that, Xu Liu strode out of the cabin.
…
At Jiangzhou Hospital, the Chinese Medicine Department erupted in cheers.
“Woo-hoo!”
“The director is the director, incredible!”
“I’m starting to feel a bit sorry for that Korean medical sage. At his age, getting crushed by the director time and again!”
“Sorry for him? He deserves it!”
…
At the competition venue, in the front row of the guest seating, Qin Gang quietly exhaled, relieved.
He had been worried Ye Qiu couldn’t heal the patient, but now it seemed his concerns were unnecessary.
“No wonder the four national medical sages didn’t step up and let him face Li Zhengxi. It seems Ye Qiu’s medical skills far surpass theirs.”
“So young, yet so skilled. He’s bound to achieve earth-shattering feats in the future.”
“Such a person is worth befriending!”
Qin Gang looked at Ye Qiu on stage, his eyes gleaming.
Nearby, the vice-presidents of the Chinese Medicine Association were both shocked and delighted.
“Who would’ve thought Dr Ye’s medical skills were this extraordinary!”
“Curing a comminuted fracture in minutes—miraculous!”
“We were worried for nothing. Turns out we were short-sighted, fretting over nothing!”
“Li Zhengxi must be panicking now, right?”
The crowd turned to the stage.
Li Zhengxi’s face was as dark as a storm cloud, while Li Minghan beside him was pale as a ghost.
“How is this possible?”
“How did he do it?”
“Curing a comminuted fracture so quickly—I’ve never heard of such a thing in the history of medicine.”
Even now, Li Zhengxi couldn’t believe it.
Li Minghan said in panic, “Father, what do we do now? You’ve lost two rounds. According to the rules…”
“Shut up!”
Li Zhengxi roared, cutting Li Minghan off.
Rather than anger, it was fear.
Having lost two rounds in a row, per the best-of-three rules, he would have to take his own life in public.
The worst part? He had set the rules himself.
Instead of defeating Ye Qiu, he had pushed himself to the guillotine.
What now?
I don’t want to die!
As Li Zhengxi frantically thought of a way out, he looked at Ye Qiu.
The patient, after jumping and running laps on stage, approached Ye Qiu, saying excitedly, “Dr Ye, thank you.”
“Thank you for healing my fracture.”
“I… I’ll kowtow to you!”
The patient was about to kneel, but Ye Qiu quickly stopped him, “No need for thanks. I’m a doctor. Healing and saving people is my duty.”
“Dr Ye, if it weren’t for you, my fracture wouldn’t have healed so quickly. I’m truly grateful.”
The patient gave Ye Qiu a deep bow of gratitude.
Ye Qiu advised, “Be careful in the future. Don’t injure yourself again.”
“You’re middle-aged, with parents above and children below. Take care of your health.”
With that, Ye Qiu’s gaze landed on Li Zhengxi, “Mr Li, I have something very important that I need your help with.”
This kid needs my help?
The sun must be rising in the west.
Li Zhengxi asked expressionlessly, “What is it?”
Ye Qiu smiled slightly and uttered four words:
“Take your own life!”
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Take your own life in public!
As soon as Ye Qiu uttered those four words, the entire venue fell silent. All eyes turned to Li Zhengxi’s face.
What now?
Li Zhengxi’s face was ashen, his heart filled with despair.
Ye Qiu said, “Mr Li, you’ve lost this round too!”
“According to the best-of-three rules, I’ve won this China-Korea medical contest.”
“So, it’s time for you to fulfil your promise and take your life on the spot.”
“Go ahead!”
Li Zhengxi stood rooted, unmoving.
“What, Mr Li, are you going back on your word?”
“Let’s not forget, you were the one who challenged Chinese medicine. You set the rules, and you proposed taking your life in public.”
“Are all Koreans so untrustworthy?”
Ye Qiu said with a cold smirk.
Suddenly, Li Minghan pointed at Ye Qiu, shouting, “You didn’t defeat my father.”
“I’m going to expose your true colours in front of everyone.”
“You’re a fraud!”
A fraud?
Ye Qiu laughed, “How am I a fraud?”
Li Minghan said, “You didn’t actually heal that patient. Otherwise, why didn’t you let the staff examine him?”
Ye Qiu retorted sharply, “Are you an idiot? The patient stood up and walked, and you’re saying I didn’t heal him?”
Li Minghan insisted, “Without an examination, I don’t believe it.”
“Clinging to denial, huh? Fine, let’s put an end to your delusions,” Ye Qiu called out, “Staff, examine the patient.”
Two staff members promptly brought equipment onto the stage.
They quickly conducted the examination.
Ten minutes later, the examination was complete.
The two staff members glanced at Li Zhengxi with pity.
“What’s the result?” Li Minghan asked.
The staff replied, “Dr Ye didn’t lie. He truly healed the patient’s comminuted fracture.”
What?
Li Minghan’s face turned pale.
Deep down, he had expected this outcome.
As a top doctor himself, and having competed against Ye Qiu during his previous trip to China, Li Minghan knew Ye Qiu’s medical skills were formidable. His earlier accusation of fraud was merely a stalling tactic to delay his father’s public suicide.
“Father, what do we do now?”
Li Minghan was panicking, glancing at Li Zhengxi, whose face was equally pale.
“I’m the Korean medical sage. I absolutely cannot lose to Chinese medicine, absolutely not!”
Li Zhengxi clenched his fists, growling under his breath.
At that moment, a staff member displayed the patient’s examination report on the large screen, sparking another wave of shock among the audience.
Ye Qiu said, “The results are out, Mr Li. It’s time for you to take your life in public…”
“I refuse to accept this!”
Before Ye Qiu could finish, Li Zhengxi roared, “I refuse!”
“The facts are clear. What’s there to refuse?” Ye Qiu asked.
Li Zhengxi said, “I’ve been practising medicine for decades and seen many methods for treating comminuted fractures, but I’ve never seen the technique you used.”
“This was a challenge from Korean traditional medicine to Chinese medicine.”
“I suspect the method you used wasn’t Chinese medicine at all.”
Unwilling to admit defeat, so now resorting to excuses?
Ye Qiu’s smirk grew colder, “Then what method do you think I used?”
“It’s…”
Li Zhengxi faltered, as he had no idea what method Ye Qiu had used.
Li Minghan quickly whispered something in his ear.
“I’ve got it,” Li Zhengxi pointed at Ye Qiu, “You used witchcraft!”
Witchcraft?
The audience buzzed with discussion.
“I feel like the Korean medical sage might have a point!”
“Everyone knows the best treatment for a comminuted fracture is Western surgical intervention. Yet Dr Ye cured it in minutes—that’s too incredible!”
“Also, Dr Ye’s treatment method was so bizarre. It really doesn’t seem like Chinese medicine!”
“If Chinese medicine had such powerful techniques, who would bother with Western medicine?”
On stage, Ye Qiu asked, “Mr Li, you claim I used witchcraft. What’s your evidence?”
Li Zhengxi said, “Your treatment itself is the evidence!”
“If you weren’t using witchcraft, how could you heal a comminuted fracture in such a short time?”
“You must give me a reasonable explanation!”
“Otherwise, I’ll return to Korea and hold a press conference to tell the world about your shameful actions!”
Ye Qiu, hearing this, was so exasperated he almost laughed.
You’re the one who can’t accept defeat, yet you’re turning the tables and calling me shameless?
This is the so-called Korean medical sage…
Utterly shameless!
“You want an explanation? Fine, I’ll give you one.”
Ye Qiu turned, his gaze sweeping over the audience, and said, “I’m sure everyone’s curious about what method I used to heal a comminuted fracture so quickly, right?”
The audience nodded eagerly.
Host Dong Si couldn’t help but ask, “Dr Ye, was that a Chinese medicine technique?”
Ye Qiu smiled at her, “I can tell you unequivocally, I used an absolutely authentic Chinese medicine technique.”
“I’m sure some of you are wondering, does Chinese medicine really have such powerful techniques?”
“Why haven’t we seen them before?”
“Or even heard of them?”
Ye Qiu continued, “Because I used the Sky-Mending Hand!”
Sky-Mending Hand?
What’s that?
The audience grew even more puzzled.
Ye Qiu explained, “The Sky-Mending Hand is an extraordinarily miraculous bone-setting technique with thirty-six forms, known as the unparalleled bone-setting art, created by the Medicine King, Sun Simiao.”
“During the Tang Dynasty, many renowned doctors mastered this bone-setting technique.”
“By the end of the Southern Song Dynasty, due to wars, many doctors perished, and those skilled in the Sky-Mending Hand dwindled.”
“By the Ming Dynasty, only imperial physicians knew it. Because the technique was so remarkable, the emperor forbade its transmission outside the court.”
“But by the end of the Ming Dynasty, with the uprising of the rebel king and widespread warfare, the capital was overrun. The imperial physicians either died or fled.”
“From then on, the Sky-Mending Hand was lost.”
“I was fortunate. As a child, I met a wandering Taoist who passed down his medical knowledge to me, including the Sky-Mending Hand.”
“The comminuted fracture I just treated was healed using the Sky-Mending Hand!”
Ye Qiu looked at Li Zhengxi, “Mr Li, are you satisfied with my explanation?”
Li Zhengxi snorted, “That’s just your word, and it doesn’t convince me.”
“Then what would convince you?” Ye Qiu asked.
Li Zhengxi said, “Unless you compete with me one more time!”
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Another round?
Can you be any more shameless?
Ye Qiu had already seen through Li Zhengxi’s intentions.
This old man was clearly afraid of dying.
The audience below erupted in angry shouts:
“Li Zhengxi, you’re shameless!”
“Dr Ye has clearly won. Why compete again?”
“Li Zhengxi, if you can’t handle losing, don’t compete!”
“Dr Ye, don’t agree!”
“Let him die!”
Li Zhengxi, hearing the jeers, pointed at the audience and said coldly, “Isn’t your country supposed to be a land of etiquette?”
“Is this how you treat international guests?”
“You insult me, aren’t you afraid of shaming China?”
“And besides, I’m competing against Ye Qiu, not you lot. Why are you yelling?”
Bloody hell!
The audience was instantly enraged.
Especially the hot-blooded students, who couldn’t hold back their curses.
“Damn it, losing and still acting so arrogant? Looking for trouble?”
“I want to stomp on his face!”
“Korean medical sage, utterly shameless!”
“Fine, I’ll give you another match!” Ye Qiu suddenly spoke.
The venue fell silent.
But soon, it erupted again.
“Dr Ye, don’t compete with him.”
“This old man is too shameless.”
“Even if you beat him again, he’ll still refuse to accept it!”
“Everyone, please calm down,” Ye Qiu soothed the audience, looking at Li Zhengxi. “To be honest, I don’t want to continue competing with you.”
Perfect, if he doesn’t compete, I don’t have to die.
Li Zhengxi was secretly delighted but said, “What, are you scared?”
“If you’re scared, we won’t compete.”
“I’ll head back to Korea.”
With that, Li Zhengxi turned to leave the stage.
If not now, when to escape?
“Wait,” Ye Qiu called out, stopping him. “I said I don’t want to compete, not that I won’t.”
“As a doctor, I’d rather spend my time healing and saving people.”
“But today, I’m not just representing myself, but all of Chinese medicine in China.”
“If I don’t agree to continue, you’ll think I’m scared. You’ll look down on Chinese medicine and still believe it’s rubbish.”
“So, I have no choice but to keep competing with you!”
His words drew cheers from the audience.
“Dr Ye, you’re amazing!”
“With this kind of vision, Dr Ye deserves to be my idol!”
“I’ll be his fan for life!”
On stage, Li Zhengxi stared at Ye Qiu, his face grim.
You, surnamed Ye, why do you have to make things difficult for me?
Can’t you just stop?
Is it fun to fight to the death?
At this point, Li Zhengxi had no way out.
He’d proposed another round, and Ye Qiu had publicly agreed, so he couldn’t back out with excuses.
“Fine, let’s compete. Who’s afraid of who?” Li Zhengxi feigned confidence.
Ye Qiu asked, “Mr Li, what’s this round about?”
What to compete?
Li Zhengxi hadn’t decided.
The next round was critical, he had to win, so he needed a foolproof plan.
After thinking for a while, he came up empty and asked Li Minghan beside him, “Minghan, any ideas?”
“Father, I haven’t thought of anything…”
“Useless!”
Li Zhengxi cut him off with a curse.
Li Minghan felt ashamed. As a top doctor, he couldn’t help his father in this crucial moment, feeling bitter. He countered, “Father, what’s your idea?”
“If I had one, would I need to ask you?” Li Zhengxi glared at him. “Hurry up and think of something.”
Li Minghan frowned, racking his brain but coming up blank. Finally, he said, “Father, since we can’t think of anything here, why not go back to the hotel to plan?”
“We can all brainstorm together.”
“There’s bound to be a solution.”
Li Zhengxi’s eyes lit up. He immediately said to Ye Qiu, “I haven’t decided what to compete in next.”
“We’ve already had two rounds today, and I’m tired. I need to rest at the hotel.”
“Tomorrow, same time, same place, I’ll tell you what we’re competing in.”
“How’s that?”
Ye Qiu agreed readily, “Fine, we’ll compete tomorrow.”
“Mr Li, I hope you won’t disappoint me tomorrow.”
“And I hope you’ll honour the bet!”
Li Zhengxi’s brow twitched.
What’s that supposed to mean?
Saying I won’t accept defeat?
You’re right, I don’t accept it. What can you do about it?
“Rest assured, I won’t disappoint you tomorrow. I’ll show you the power of Korean traditional medicine, hmph!”
Li Zhengxi snorted coldly and left the stage.
As he stepped off, several TV reporters blocked his path.
“Mr Li, a quick interview, what’s your mood right now?”
“Are you confident about tomorrow’s match?”
“You lost two rounds today. Why didn’t you follow through on your promise to take your life? Are you afraid of dying?”
Nonsense, who isn’t afraid of dying?
Li Zhengxi glared at the reporters, inwardly cursing, Is this your so-called land of etiquette?
Don’t you respect the elderly?
Can’t you see I’m old?
Why ask such sharp questions?
Bullying the elderly?
Hmph, I’ll remember you.
Damn Chinese.
After Ye Qiu left the stage, a crowd swarmed around him.
Zhang Jiuling said excitedly, “Little Ye, you were brilliant today, winning two rounds and showcasing the might of Chinese medicine.”
Nie Xue Liang added, “It’s been years since Chinese medicine has shone like this. Ye Qiu, well done.”
Li Chunfeng laughed, “When I saw you use the Sky-Mending Hand, I knew Li Zhengxi was done for. I just didn’t expect that old man to lose and still play dirty.”
Ye Qiu smiled.
Qin Gang approached, saying, “Ye Qiu, congratulations.”
“Li Zhengxi is a renowned Korean medical sage with a global reputation. Defeating him is no small feat.”
“With you, Chinese medicine has hope for revival.”
Those last eight words carried immense weight.
Ye Qiu, flattered, quickly replied, “Thank you for your praise, Minister Qin. But reviving Chinese medicine isn’t the work of one person, it requires the collective effort of countless Chinese medicine practitioners.”
Qin Gang nodded, “Well said. Reviving Chinese medicine is a long and arduous task. We must unite and work together.”
“Ye Qiu, I have matters to attend to, so I’ll leave now. I’ll be back tomorrow to watch your match.”
“Good luck!”
Qin Gang patted Ye Qiu’s shoulder and strode away.
“Minister Qin, we’ll see you off,” the three national medical sages and Jinling city officials hurried to escort him, leaving Ye Qiu alone.
As Ye Qiu prepared to leave, a voice called from behind, “Dr Ye!”
Miracle Doctor Chapter 776
Ye Qiu turned around.
The next second, surprise appeared on his face.
“It’s you!”
The person calling him was none other than Xu Changjin, whom Ye Qiu had treated for a leg injury at the Confucius Temple two days ago.
Xu Changjin was wearing a white T-shirt, tight jeans, her waist slender, and her legs long and straight.
She had a baseball cap on her head, looking youthful and radiant.
“Why are you here?” Ye Qiu asked.
“I’m studying here!” Xu Changjin said with a smile.
When she smiled, two dimples appeared on her pink cheeks, making her look sweet and charming.
“Are you a student at Jinling University?”
“Yes, an international student in the Chinese language programme.”
An international student?
Ye Qiu was taken aback.
This girl was a foreigner?
Xu Changjin walked up to Ye Qiu and said, “Dr. Ye, your medical skills are amazing.”
“Only my medical skills are amazing? Don’t you think I’m also quite handsome?” Ye Qiu teased.
Whoosh.
Xu Changjin’s face turned red, but she still nodded, “Yes, you’re quite handsome.”
What a shy little beauty.
Ye Qiu chuckled to himself and asked, “It’s the Mid-Autumn Festival today, so you should have a holiday. The school made you come to watch the competition, didn’t the students have a lot of complaints?”
“No, no,” Xu Changjin quickly waved her hands.
“Really none?” Ye Qiu looked at Xu Changjin, somewhat sceptical.
Xu Changjin’s face grew even redder as she said, “Actually, at first, the students did have a tiny bit of complaints. It’s rare to get three days off, and everyone had planned to go out and have fun. But after watching the competition, all the dissatisfaction disappeared.”
“How should I put it? This competition wasn’t boring at all, it felt really exciting.”
“It was even better than a Hollywood blockbuster.”
Xu Changjin asked curiously, “Dr. Ye, how are your medical skills so impressive?”
Ye Qiu smiled, “Some people are born extraordinary, do you believe that?”
Xu Changjin nodded, “I believe it, Dr. Ye, you’re that kind of person.”
Well, this little beauty was easy to fool.
Ye Qiu asked Xu Changjin, “How old are you?”
“Twenty,” Xu Changjin replied, then asked Ye Qiu, “Dr. Ye, how old are you?”
Ye Qiu said, “A boy’s age is a secret, I usually don’t tell others…”
Before he could finish, Xu Changjin hurriedly said, “Dr. Ye, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to offend.”
Ye Qiu changed tack, “Although I usually don’t tell others my age, I can tell you. I’m twenty-four and a half this year.”
Xu Changjin felt a secret joy in her heart.
Dr. Ye was willing to tell her his age, didn’t that mean he already considered her a friend?
If Ye Qiu knew what she was thinking, he’d probably be speechless.
To him, his age wasn’t a secret at all, he just wanted to tease Xu Changjin, not expecting her to take it seriously.
This little beauty was so innocent.
Xu Changjin added, “Dr. Ye, two days ago at the Confucius Temple, you left too quickly, I didn’t even have a chance to thank you.”
Ye Qiu smiled faintly, “It was a small effort, not worth mentioning.”
“No, I must thank you,” Xu Changjin said earnestly, “My teacher said, a drop of kindness should be repaid with a fountain.”
Ye Qiu couldn’t help but want to laugh and asked, “Have you thought about how you’re going to thank me?”
Xu Changjin shook her head, “I haven’t figured it out yet.”
Ye Qiu said, “How about pledging yourself to me?”
Instantly, Xu Changjin’s ears turned red with shyness, her hands clutching the hem of her clothes, unsure how to respond to Ye Qiu.
“Hahaha, I’m just joking,” Ye Qiu laughed, “If you really want to thank me, how about showing me around the campus? I love the university atmosphere.”
Xu Changjin felt a pang of disappointment but readily agreed.
“Sure, Dr. Ye, follow me.”
With that, Xu Changjin led Ye Qiu around Jinling University’s campus.
The two, a talented man and a beautiful woman, looked like a couple.
As they passed by, they attracted a lot of attention.
“Oh my gosh, Xu Changjin has a boyfriend?”
“What’s so surprising about that? She’s the campus belle, so pretty, it’d be strange if she didn’t have a boyfriend.”
“But her boyfriend is Ye Qiu!”
“Which Ye Qiu?”
“The doctor who competed with the Korean Medical Sage today.”
“What, Xu Changjin is Ye Qiu’s girlfriend? Ahhh, so jealous~”
Xu Changjin stole a glance at Ye Qiu, hesitating to speak.
Ye Qiu noticed her expression and smiled, “Just say whatever’s on your mind.”
Xu Changjin then said, “Dr. Ye, I think a medical competition is a form of cultural exchange. Regardless of who wins or loses, it’s better if no one dies.”
Ye Qiu already knew Xu Changjin was Korean and asked, “Are you pleading for Li Zhengxi?”
Xu Changjin fell silent.
She did have that intention.
“You’re really kind,” Ye Qiu continued, “But unfortunately, everyone must take responsibility for their words and actions. Publicly proposing to take his own life was Li Zhengxi’s idea.”
In other words, pleading with me is useless.
Xu Changjin’s face fell.
Could it really be that only death would end this China-Korea medical dispute?
…
Jinling, a luxury hotel.
In the presidential suite.
The Korean medical delegation gathered together, discussing strategies.
Li Minghan said, “Everyone saw what happened at today’s competition, I don’t need to say much about the results.”
“I’ve called you all here to ask if you have any good ideas.”
“Don’t hold back, speak freely.”
After his words, the group started talking.
“Honestly, the results of these two matches today were completely beyond my expectations.”
“No kidding, who would’ve thought it’d turn out like this?”
“We always heard people say Chinese medicine is rubbish, but seeing it today, Chinese medicine is far from rubbish.”
“Not only is it not rubbish, it’s incredibly miraculous.”
“Especially that Ye Qiu, healing a comminuted fracture in just a few minutes, absolutely phenomenal!”
“I’m kind of tempted to learn Chinese medicine…”
Smack!
Li Zhengxi slammed his hand on the table, furious, “I asked Minghan to call you here, not to analyse how great Chinese medicine is.”
“I called you here to help me come up with a plan.”
“The next match is critical, we can only win, not lose. You must help me devise a foolproof strategy.”
“Otherwise, if I lose tomorrow, none of you will have it easy either.”
Li Minghan added, “All of you owe your current success to my father.”
“You could say we’re all grasshoppers on the same rope, we rise together, we fall together.”
“If my father loses the competition, you’ll lose your backing, and it’ll be impossible to get by in Korea.”
“So, we must work together, come up with a good plan, and help my father defeat Ye Qiu.”
After Li Minghan spoke, someone chimed in.
“Ye Qiu is just too strong, defeating him won’t be easy.”
“The Medical Sage has already lost two matches, even if we win the next one, it won’t change anything.”
“As for a foolproof strategy, I can’t think of one!”
Bang!
Li Minghan smashed a glass on the floor, raging, “Useless, all of you are useless.”
“Raising an army for a thousand days, only to find none of you are reliable when it matters.”
“A bunch of good-for-nothings!”
Li Minghan quickly tried to calm him, “Father, don’t be angry, I’ve actually thought of an idea.”
Li Zhengxi asked, “What idea?”
Li Minghan whispered, “Father, let’s flee!”
Miracle Doctor Chapter 777
Flee?
Upon hearing this word, Li Zhengxi’s face darkened.
“Minghan, what did you say? Say it again.”
Li Minghan said, “Father, given the situation, we should flee…”
Smack!
Before Li Minghan could finish, a slap landed on his face.
Li Zhengxi roared, “I am the Korean Medical Sage. If I flee, wouldn’t that make the Chinese mock me?”
“How could I face our compatriots back home?”
“Li Minghan, are you trying to make your father a sinner of Korea?”
Li Minghan persisted, “Father, you’ve seen Ye Qiu’s medical skills. Do you think you have a chance of winning the next match?”
“Perhaps you think there’s still a chance, but I have no confidence in you.”
“Father, if you lose the competition, you’ll have to take your own life in public.”
“Do you want me to lose my father forever?”
Li Zhengxi’s face turned ashen with anger.
He hadn’t expected his own son to lose faith in him.
Just as he was about to speak, others chimed in.
“Medical Sage, I think Mr. Li is right. Let’s flee!”
“Continuing the competition, even if we win one match, won’t change anything.”
“When we return home, we can hold a press conference, saying we were treated unfairly in China. The Chinese not only insulted us and made things difficult at every turn, but also used despicable tactics in the competition. That way, no one will blame you.”
“In fact, it might even win the sympathy of our people, and they’ll see you as a hero.”
“Medical Sage, you are Korea’s Medical Sage. Even if you’ve long put life and death aside, you must think of Korean medicine!”
“If you really take your own life in public in China, not only will our people curse you, but Korean medicine will also suffer a devastating blow.”
“Medical Sage, for the sake of Korean medicine, please listen to Mr. Li. Let’s flee!”
Everyone was urging Li Zhengxi to escape back to Korea.
Because only by fleeing could Li Zhengxi possibly survive.
Li Zhengxi cursed furiously, “You cowards, what kind of man do you take me for?”
“I am the Korean Medical Sage. Even if I die, I will not be a deserter.”
“When I came here, I said that in this China-Korea medical contest, I would fight to the end, even if it cost me my life.”
Hearing this, everyone present was deeply moved.
This was the demeanour of a Medical Sage.
A model for our generation!
Li Zhengxi continued, “Although we’ve lost two matches, I’m not discouraged.”
“Nor do I believe that Chinese medicine is superior to our Korean traditional medicine.”
“In my heart, Korean traditional medicine is the greatest in the world.”
“Though the current situation is against me, for the reputation of Korean medicine, for its future, and for Korea’s honour, I, Li Zhengxi, will fight to the death, unyielding!”
Tears welled up in the eyes of those present.
See that? This is the spirit of our Korean people.
Fight to the death, never retreat.
As the saying goes, to sacrifice oneself for the nation’s cause and face death unflinchingly, this is no less than that.
Li Zhengxi let out a sigh, “I never imagined that I, the Korean Medical Sage, would be defeated by a young upstart.”
“It’s not that I’m not strong, but Ye Qiu is too despicable.”
“He actually used witchcraft, damn it.”
“Everyone, I have a very important task for you now. I hope you can lend me your strength.”
Li Minghan quickly asked, “Father, what are your orders?”
Li Zhengxi said, “Pack your things, we’re returning to Korea.”
What?
The group was stunned.
They looked at Li Zhengxi in shock.
Didn’t you just say you’d never retreat and would fight to the death? Why have you changed your mind now?
Afraid of dying?
Li Zhengxi seemed to sense their thoughts and said, “Do you think I’m afraid of death?”
“No, I’m not afraid of death at all.”
“To be honest, I truly want to fight Chinese medicine to the end, even if it means taking my own life in public, I’d have no regrets.”
“But if I die, it would indeed be a heavy blow to Korean medicine.”
“That’s not even the most important thing.”
“The most important thing is, if I die, no one will be able to expose Ye Qiu’s shameless use of witchcraft.”
“I must return to Korea as soon as possible, tell the truth about this matter, and let the world see how shameless Chinese medicine is, how despicable the Chinese are.”
“Hurry, everyone, pack your things, we’re leaving now!”
Ten minutes later.
The luggage was packed.
“Let’s go, we’re returning to Korea!”
With that, Li Zhengxi personally opened the door, ready to lead everyone out.
However, upon opening the door, the smile on Li Zhengxi’s face froze.
The others were also rooted to the spot.
Outside the door stood dozens of men in black, led by none other than Han Long.
“Mr. Li, where are you off to?” Han Long asked with a chuckle.
Li Zhengxi said expressionlessly, “I’m taking everyone out for a stroll.”
“A stroll?” Han Long glanced at the others, smiling, “Why bring luggage for a stroll?”
Li Minghan snapped, “None of your damn business, get—”
Before he could finish the word “out,” a gleaming dagger was pressed against Li Minghan’s throat.
Instantly, Li Minghan’s voice stopped abruptly, his body frozen in place.
As for the others, they were pale with fear, not daring to make a sound.
Li Zhengxi, true to his status as the Korean Medical Sage, though startled, quickly regained his composure and shouted at Han Long, “What are you doing?”
“How dare you threaten an international guest with a weapon? Are you trying to cause a diplomatic incident?”
“Release my son immediately!”
Han Long smiled faintly, “Mr. Li, don’t be nervous, I’m just joking with you.”
With that, Han Long flicked his wrist.
Clang!
The sharp dagger snapped in two, falling to the floor with a crisp sound.
This…
Li Zhengxi and his group turned ashen.
“Mr. Li, until the competition is over, I’ll be ensuring your safety.”
“Wherever you go, I’ll be right behind you.”
“Before the competition ends, I hope you don’t wander off. If something unfortunate happens, I won’t be responsible.”
Han Long was wearing a long black trench coat. After saying this, he shook the coat with both hands.
In that instant, Li Zhengxi’s pupils contracted.
He saw a gun tucked into Han Long’s waistband.
“Back to the room,” Li Zhengxi said with a grim face, turning back inside.
Once the door was closed, Li Minghan asked urgently, “Father, what do we do now?”
“What else can we do? We can’t return to Korea for now. There’s only one path left, and that’s to fight Ye Qiu to the death!”
A cold glint flashed in Li Zhengxi’s eyes. Clenching his fists, he declared, “Tomorrow, even if it costs me my life, I will defeat Ye Qiu and uphold the name of Korean medicine!”
Miracle Doctor Chapter 778
The next day.
Eight-thirty in the morning.
When Ye Qiu arrived at Jinling University, he was stunned to see the athletics field packed with people.
The crowd was several times larger than yesterday.
“Why are there so many people?” Ye Qiu asked.
Zhang Jiuling replied, “After yesterday’s competition was broadcast live on CCTV, it attracted massive attention online. Today, many citizens came to watch in person.”
“According to statistics, there are over 80,000 spectators in the athletics field right now.”
Hiss, over 80,000 people?
Ye Qiu sucked in a breath.
“If it weren’t for the venue’s limitations, there could’ve been tens of thousands more.”
Zhang Jiuling said with a beaming smile, “Who would’ve thought a medical competition would draw such a crowd?”
“This is on the scale of a superstar’s concert.”
“I just heard from Dong Si that there are already seven million viewers online in the CCTV live stream, all eagerly awaiting the start of the competition.”
Zhang Jiuling added, “Xiao Ye, you were foresightful to invite CCTV for the live broadcast. Otherwise, this competition wouldn’t have garnered so much attention.”
Ye Qiu hadn’t expected such a huge impact either and said, “Only when more people pay attention to Chinese medicine and believe in it can we truly revive it.”
“You’re absolutely right,” Zhang Jiuling nodded, then continued, “By the way, Xiao Ye, some heavyweight guests arrived today. Let me take you to greet them.”
Ye Qiu asked curiously, “What kind of heavyweight guests? Big shots?”
“You’ll see soon enough.”
Zhang Jiuling led Ye Qiu toward the front row.
As they passed through, Ye Qiu noticed the entire athletics field was completely full, not a single square metre of empty space in sight.
Many citizens, unable to find seats, were sitting on the ground.
“Dr. Ye is here!”
Someone in the crowd shouted, and instantly, countless eyes turned to Ye Qiu.
Then, a spectator yelled loudly, “Ye Qiu, I want to have your babies!”
Ye Qiu glanced at the speaker, a burly, towering man.
Bloody hell, how’s a man supposed to have my babies?
Ye Qiu felt a chill run through him.
At that moment, university students started shouting too:
“Ye Qiu, I love you!”
“East, west, south, north, central, Ye Qiu’s the coolest!”
“Mars crashes into Earth, Ye Qiu, you’re the best!”
“Our idol is, Ye Qiu, oh yeah~”
Clearly, these were Ye Qiu’s die-hard fans.
Spurred by them, the rest of the audience joined in, shouting all sorts of bizarre slogans.
Eighty thousand people screaming in unison, their voices growing louder, like thunder, as if they might flip the entire athletics field.
Zhang Jiuling, walking beside Ye Qiu, was also caught up in the crowd’s energy, involuntarily joining in the chants.
Ye Qiu felt his blood surging.
At this moment, he was like a celebrity, basking in the spotlight.
Suddenly, Ye Qiu understood why so many people wanted to be stars, because this feeling of being worshipped was truly—
Exhilarating!
Several minutes passed.
The crowd’s momentum didn’t weaken, it only grew stronger. Ye Qiu quickly raised his hand, making a hush gesture.
Instantly, the entire field fell silent.
“Dr. Ye, everyone’s so enthusiastic, say a few words to them!”
Dong Si, who had appeared beside Ye Qiu at some point, handed him a microphone.
Ye Qiu took the microphone, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and said, “Hello, everyone, I’m Ye Qiu.”
“Thank you all for coming to watch the competition in person. I’m thrilled to see you all.”
“Of course, I believe you’re thrilled to see me too. After all, I’m so handsome, surely no one dislikes me, right?”
Hahaha…
The crowd burst into laughter at Ye Qiu’s humour.
Ye Qiu continued, “Since you’ve all come today, I have one request: focus less on me and more on Chinese medicine.”
“My brilliance is known across the globe, but the wonders of Chinese medicine? Not everyone understands those yet.”
“Due to time constraints, the competition is about to start, and I need to prepare, so I won’t chat much longer.”
“Thank you again for coming to watch the competition.”
“Thank you.”
After speaking, Ye Qiu bowed to the audience before following Zhang Jiuling to the guest seating.
At the front row, Ye Qiu noticed that the people beside Qin Gang had changed.
Yesterday, it was Jinling City officials sitting next to Qin Gang, but today, it was a few white-haired elders.
“Xiao Ye, come here.”
Qin Gang waved at Ye Qiu, then said, “Let me introduce you to the seniors beside me.”
“Elder Nan, a dual-academy academician, our country’s renowned pharmacologist.”
“Senior Sima, a dual-academy academician, our country’s renowned biologist.”
“Elder Gu, a dual-academy academician, our country’s leading expert in respiratory medicine, once awarded the highest honour in our healthcare system.”
“And this is Elder Jiang,” Qin Gang pointed to a plainly dressed elder beside him, “Elder Jiang participated in over twenty battles before and after the founding of the nation, receiving two special merits, five first-class merits, and over ten second-class merits. He was awarded the title of First-Class Combat Hero.”
“These seniors came specifically to watch your competition.”
Truly heavyweight guests!
Ye Qiu quickly bowed to the elders and said politely, “Ye Qiu pays his respects to the seniors.”
The elders greeted Ye Qiu warmly.
Elder Jiang said, “Ye Qiu, you did well yesterday. Keep it up today.”
“Some Korean dares to act arrogant on our turf and call Chinese medicine rubbish? Utterly outrageous.”
“You must show that so-called Medical Sage the true power of Chinese medicine.”
Ye Qiu smiled, “Rest assured, Elder Jiang, I won’t let you down.”
Time ticked by.
Soon, the competition was set to begin.
However, Li Zhengxi and the Korean medical delegation were nowhere to be seen.
“What’s going on?”
“Why hasn’t Li Zhengxi shown up?”
“Did he get scared and run off?”
The crowd buzzed with discussion.
“Old Zhang, hurry up and call them,” Qin Gang said.
Zhang Jiuling pulled out his phone, about to call Li Minghan, but Ye Qiu stopped him.
“Old Zhang, no need to call. Li Zhengxi and his group are on their way,” Ye Qiu said.
“How do you know?” Zhang Jiuling asked, puzzled.
Ye Qiu grinned, “That old fox tried to flee after yesterday’s competition, but my people stopped him.”
“Damn, he actually tried to run? Shameless,” Zhang Jiuling cursed.
The crowd kept waiting.
Fifteen minutes later, there was still no sign of Li Zhengxi, and the audience started to grumble.
“What’s the deal? Why isn’t Li Zhengxi here yet?”
“Didn’t he say Korea is the most civilised country? Can’t even manage basic punctuality?”
“He lost yesterday and should’ve died already, and now he’s late today? Utterly shameless…”
Just then, a fleet of luxury cars appeared outside the athletics field.
Miracle Doctor Chapter 779
Dozens of luxury cars appeared outside the athletics field.
Leading the convoy was a Rolls-Royce Phantom, followed by over forty black Mercedes-Benzes.
The grand display immediately drew the attention of many spectators.
“Who’s arrived?”
“Looks like some big shot.”
“Ordinary people can’t afford to ride in a Rolls-Royce.”
“…”
The audience whispered among themselves.
A moment later, the door of the Rolls-Royce opened, and Li Zhengxi and Li Minghan stepped out.
Instantly, the crowd erupted in jeers.
“Damn, it’s Li Zhengxi!”
“Old geezer sure knows how to live it up!”
“Losing the competition and still putting on such a show? Shameless!”
Li Zhengxi hadn’t even entered the athletics field when he heard the jeers, his heart sinking with frustration.
You idiots, do you think I wanted to ride in a luxury car?
I didn’t want to.
I was forced.
This morning, as soon as Li Zhengxi and his son left the hotel, they were “invited” into the Rolls-Royce by Han Long.
Han Long claimed he was escorting them to the competition venue, but Li Zhengxi knew full well that Han Long was making sure they didn’t flee.
“Mr. Li, abandon your unrealistic fantasies and focus on the competition.”
“It’s best if this can all end today.”
“Otherwise, I’ll be escorting you like this every day.”
Han Long waved at Li Zhengxi with a smile before closing the car door.
Li Zhengxi was so angry his nose nearly twisted out of shape.
How could he not tell that Han Long was threatening him?
“Hmph~”
Li Zhengxi let out a cold snort and walked into the athletics field.
The next second, his face froze in shock.
“Minghan, why are there so many spectators today?” Li Zhengxi asked.
Li Minghan looked dazed, as if overwhelmed by the scene.
“I get it,” Li Zhengxi suddenly said, “It must be Ye Qiu’s doing.”
“He won yesterday’s competition, so today he called in even more spectators to watch.”
“His goal is to humiliate me in front of a bigger crowd!”
Li Minghan fumed, “Father, Ye Qiu is too cunning. We can’t let him have his way.”
Li Zhengxi nodded, “Minghan, proceed with the plan we discussed last night.”
“No matter what, we must defeat that kid today.”
“I can’t afford to lose again.”
At this, Li Zhengxi glanced at Ye Qiu on the stage, sneering, “Kid, you brought all these spectators here, but when I win, let’s see how you handle the fallout.”
With that, Li Zhengxi strode onto the stage.
Ye Qiu stood on the platform, his eyes fixed on Li Zhengxi, staring intently.
This made Li Zhengxi uncomfortable.
“What are you looking at me for?” Li Zhengxi couldn’t help but ask.
“Mr. Li, did you not rest well last night?” Ye Qiu asked, feigning concern.
Li Zhengxi replied, “I rested quite well.”
“Is that so? Mr. Li, there’s something I’m not sure if I should mention.”
“Go ahead.”
Ye Qiu said earnestly, “Mr. Li, I’m a highly skilled Chinese medicine practitioner, as I’m sure you’ve already noticed.”
“Just now, I observed you, and I noticed dark circles under your eyes, a puffy face, and heavy steps, classic signs of weakness in the lower back and knees.”
“My diagnosis is that you’re suffering from prostatitis.”
Ye Qiu’s voice carried through the microphone, reaching the entire audience.
“Hahaha…”
The crowd roared with laughter.
Li Zhengxi’s face turned livid, his urge to tear Ye Qiu apart almost overwhelming.
You bastard, how dare you mock me.
This is intolerable.
Ye Qiu continued, “Mr. Li, from the perspective of Chinese medicine, prostatitis is treatable. Would you like me to help you with treatment?”
Treat your damn self.
Despicable Chinese, shut your mouth.
Li Zhengxi glared at Ye Qiu and said, “Ye Qiu, you’re mocking me on stage. Is that appropriate?”
“Mocking? How am I mocking you? Mr. Li, you need evidence when you speak. Are you saying you don’t have prostatitis? Even if you don’t, you’re definitely suffering from kidney deficiency.”
As Ye Qiu’s words landed, the crowd burst into laughter again.
“You—” Li Zhengxi pointed at Ye Qiu, too furious to speak.
Ye Qiu asked with a grin, “Mr. Li, I can treat you using Chinese medicine techniques.”
“No need,” Li Zhengxi said icily, “Enough nonsense, let’s start the competition!”
Ye Qiu immediately asked, “Mr. Li, what’s the topic for this round?”
Li Zhengxi replied, “Still treating patients.”
Ye Qiu kindly advised, “Mr. Li, I suggest you change the topic. You’re no match for me in treating patients, you already saw that yesterday.”
“We’ll stick with treating patients today,” Li Zhengxi said, “The rules are the same as yesterday: whoever achieves better treatment results and does it faster wins.”
This old fool won’t give up until he’s at the Yellow River!
Fine, if you want to die, I’ll send you on your way.
So, Ye Qiu said, “Since Mr. Li insists on treating patients, let’s bring the patients up!”
Li Zhengxi waved to the crowd below, and immediately, he and another Korean escorted two patients onto the stage.
Both patients were women.
They appeared to be around thirty years old.
They looked perfectly normal, with rosy complexions and no signs of illness, not at all like patients.
Ye Qiu glanced at the two patients, his eyes narrowing slightly.
He had already guessed what this round would entail.
Sure enough, as expected.
Li Zhengxi announced, “These two patients are congenitally deaf and mute.”
“For this round, we’ll compete on treating them.”
“Whoever can make their ears hear and their mouths speak will win.”
“If both of us succeed, then whoever does it in less time wins.”
“Ye Qiu, do you dare to compete with me in this?”
Li Zhengxi’s demeanour radiated confidence, as if victory was already his.
Below the stage, the three national medical masters cursed in unison.
“Li Zhengxi is shameless. His greatest expertise is treating deaf-mute patients. It’s safe to say that in treating deaf-mute conditions, there’s hardly a doctor in the world who surpasses Li Zhengxi.”
“Li Zhengxi is challenging Ye Qiu in his area of expertise. This is a significant challenge for Ye Qiu.”
“Ye Qiu is under a lot of pressure for this round!”
Seeing the three national medical masters worry for Ye Qiu, Qin Gang reassured them, “No need to worry.”
“Ye Qiu has already won two rounds. Even if he loses this one, it’s still two to one.”
“Li Zhengxi’s defeat is sealed.”
On stage, seeing Ye Qiu’s silence, Li Zhengxi said, “Are you afraid to compete with me? If you don’t dare, just concede and save us the time.”
Ye Qiu replied, “Mr. Li, let me ask you, if you lose this round, will you take your own life in public?”
Li Zhengxi said confidently, “I won’t lose this round.”
“What if you do?” Ye Qiu asked with a smile.
Li Zhengxi declared, “There’s no ‘what if.’ I will win.”
“Alright, since Mr. Li is so confident, let’s begin!”
Miracle Doctor Chapter 780
The third match officially began.
Li Zhengxi randomly selected one of the two female patients, then had Li Minghan bring a chair onto the stage.
“Please sit.”
Li Zhengxi helped the female patient sit down on the chair.
“Host, start the timer.”
After speaking, Li Zhengxi opened his medical kit and took out a silver needle.
After sterilising it, Li Zhengxi inserted the needle into an acupuncture point near the female patient’s left ear, then, using his right index finger and thumb, slowly pushed the needle in.
Five minutes passed.
Only then did Li Zhengxi finish inserting the first needle.
Next, he moved to the patient’s side and inserted a second needle into an acupuncture point near her right ear.
This also took five minutes to complete.
Inserting the two needles took ten minutes in total.
Afterwards, Li Zhengxi inserted four more needles into the back of the patient’s head, taking twenty minutes.
With six needles inserted, Li Zhengxi began massaging the patient’s head with both hands.
Time ticked by, second by second.
In the blink of an eye, Li Zhengxi had been treating her for fifty minutes.
The audience below grew somewhat impatient.
“Why is it taking so long?”
“Is he even capable?”
“If he can’t do it, just admit defeat already.”
“Today’s match is so dull.”
Everyone felt a bit bored.
Many in the audience had come after watching yesterday’s match, expecting today’s to be even more exciting. But Li Zhengxi had been busy on stage for nearly an hour with no sign of finishing, so they were quite frustrated.
Some even suspected Li Zhengxi couldn’t cure the patient at all.
“Li Zhengxi, just admit defeat already.”
“Stop embarrassing yourself.”
“If congenital deaf-muteness could be easily cured, why would the country run so many special schools?”
The audience’s emotions were running high.
At that moment, Li Zhengxi on stage suddenly stopped and said, “Ye Qiu, I have a request.”
“Go ahead.”
“If I win this round, I request two more matches.”
Ye Qiu instantly understood Li Zhengxi’s intention.
The old man had already lost two rounds and wanted to turn the tide with this one, then settle the score with a best-of-five.
Li Zhengxi said, “Ye Qiu, if you don’t agree to my request, I’ll return to Korea right now.”
Ye Qiu replied readily, “I agree.”
Hearing this, Li Zhengxi’s heart leapt with joy.
Ye Qiu added, “But if you lose this round, you must honour your promise and take your own life in public.”
“I won’t lose this round.”
Li Zhengxi’s face radiated immense confidence. After speaking, he took a black pill from his medical kit and had the patient swallow it with water.
About ten minutes later, Li Zhengxi said to the patient, “Try speaking.”
The patient looked at Li Zhengxi, hesitated, then opened her mouth, “Doc, doctor…”
Instantly, the entire audience was stunned.
“Damn, he actually cured a deaf-mute!”
“Amazing!”
“Worth of Korea’s Medical Sage, he’s got real skill!”
Zhang Jiuling said gravely, “Li Zhengxi’s treatment was successful. This isn’t good for Little Ye. He might actually turn the tables with this match.”
Li Chunfeng said worriedly, “Does Little Ye still have a chance in this round?”
“Slim chance,” Nie Xueliang said. “Li Zhengxi specialises in treating deaf-muteness, and he did it in just over an hour. It’ll be hard for Little Ye to win this round.”
Qin Gang glanced at Ye Qiu on stage, noting his calm expression, and said, “No need to worry, you three. I have faith in Ye Qiu. I believe he’ll create a miracle.”
On stage, a flicker of surprise crossed Ye Qiu’s eyes. He thought, Li Zhengxi does have some skill.
As everyone knew, congenital deaf-mutes typically couldn’t hear or speak for their entire lives, yet Li Zhengxi had cured one in just over an hour.
This showed Li Zhengxi’s medical skills were indeed impressive.
Ye Qiu sighed inwardly, pity, this old man practises Korean medicine and looks down on Chinese medicine. Otherwise, I might’ve shown him some respect.
As for now…
Prepare to be crushed by Chinese medicine!
Seeing Li Zhengxi cure the deaf-mute, Li Minghan smirked smugly, “Ye Qiu, you’ve lost.”
Ye Qiu countered, “I haven’t even treated my patient. How do you know I’ve lost?”
Li Minghan said arrogantly, “My father is Korea’s Medical Sage. His specialty is treating deaf-muteness.”
“You’ve seen the results.”
“You have no chance of winning this round.”
“I suggest you admit defeat now to avoid embarrassing yourself in front of the audience later.”
Ye Qiu mocked Li Minghan without holding back, “Honestly, I admire you a bit. On the path of naivety, you’re truly relentless.”
Bastard, who’s naive?
Li Minghan glared, about to retort, when Li Zhengxi said, “Ye Qiu, it’s your turn.”
“You can choose to treat the patient or not.”
“If you choose not to treat…”
Before Li Zhengxi could finish, Ye Qiu said, “Of course I’ll treat the patient.”
“I’m a doctor. Healing and saving lives is my duty.”
“Mr. Li, although you successfully treated your patient, that doesn’t mean you’ve won.”
“Let me tell you, what Korean medicine can do, Chinese medicine can do too, and Chinese medicine will do it better.”
After speaking, Ye Qiu took out golden needles, sterilised them, and inserted three into the head of the other female patient.
Then, he flicked his fingers.
“Buzz!”
The three golden needles vibrated simultaneously, a golden stream of energy flowing between them.
At the same time, Ye Qiu quietly drew a talisman.
Five minutes later, Ye Qiu waved his right hand, swiftly retrieving the three golden needles like lightning.
Then, smiling at the patient, Ye Qiu said, “Madam, I’ve cured your illness.”
“You’re now a normal person.”
“Go ahead and say hello to everyone!”
What, cured so quickly?
Not only did Li Zhengxi not believe it, but the audience also found it hard to believe.
“Is Dr. Ye lying?”
“From start to finish, it only took five minutes.”
“Five minutes to cure a deaf-mute? Who’d believe that?”
“Dr. Ye’s boasting too much…”
Li Zhengxi laughed, “Ye Qiu, just admit defeat!”
“In all my years of practising medicine, I’ve never seen a doctor cure a deaf-mute in a few minutes.”
“Lying like this in front of so many people, your own compatriots, aren’t you afraid of breaking their hearts…”
Before he finished, a timid voice suddenly rang out on stage, “Hello, everyone!”
Instantly, Li Zhengxi’s face changed dramatically, as if he’d seen a ghost.
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