Chapter 70: Shameless Yang Wencheng

Today, the Jishi Hall Gate was packed with people, bustling with excitement.

Sun Boyong arrived early, bringing several fellow physicians from the medical world, most of whom are renowned doctors from Jiangnan, which can be said to have given Jiang Feng a lot of face.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Su Xueyan suddenly said.

"Jiang Feng, Li Kun and the others seem to have arrived."

Jiang Feng followed her gaze and saw two black sedans slowly stopping by the roadside.

The car doors opened, and Li Kun and Li Ao stepped out of the vehicle.

"I heard there's excitement here today; Li has shown up uninvited. Please don't blame Divine Doctor Jiang, haha."

Li Kun walked up to Jiang Feng, proactively extended his hand and gave a lengthy explanation.

"Yesterday Li wasn't at home, and I heard Divine Doctor Jiang had something to discuss with me? I'm not sure if it's a collaborative matter?"

Jiang Feng didn't shake hands, merely gave him a faint glance and said nothing.

Li Kun wasn't embarrassed, withdrew his hand, and his tone carried a hint of temptation.

"If Divine Doctor Jiang changes his mind, I can also help you resolve the Jishi Hall matter."

"Just give me a nod, and the matter over at Yang Wencheng is a one‑sentence thing; Jishi Hall still belongs to Hua Lao, so you won't need to bother with a Medical Duel. How about it?"

Jiang Feng shook his head outright.

"I welcome Patriarch Li to watch the battle, but as for cooperation, don't bring it up again; it's a waste of time."

Those brief words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Li Kun's head.

Li Kun's smile froze instantly, and a flash of sinister intent flickered in his eyes.

But he quickly masked it again, only his tone deepened a few notches.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, aren't you going to think again? Miss this chance, and there won't be a next time."

"No need to think."

Jiang Feng stepped back a pace, creating distance.

"I'm about to start a Medical Duel; I won't be joining you."

Li Kun choked, unable to speak, standing in place, his complexion alternating between pale and ashen!

He took a deep breath, stopped entangling, turned and sat down in the empty seat beside Sun Boyong, forcing a stiff smile at Sun Boyong.

"Old Sun, it seems Divine Doctor Jiang is full of youthful vigor; I was the one who spoke out of turn."

Sun Boyong didn't want to discuss further with Li Kun, let out a laugh and moved past the topic.

At that moment, a regimented footstep sound arrived, and the crowd automatically split to make a path.

Yang Wencheng came over, accompanied by three unfamiliar men.

The leading man in a blue robe twirled a folding fan in his hand, giving off a distinctly ethereal, Daoist aura.

"Who is this? Why did Yang Wencheng bring outsiders?"

"Looking at him, he doesn't seem like an ordinary Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner."

"Could it be that Yang Wencheng found some assistants?"

The murmuring rose again, and veteran peers from the Traditional Chinese Medicine circle gathered to whisper.

Sun Boyong furrowed his brows, squinted at the blue‑robe man's folding fan, then glanced at the Jade Pendant hanging on his chest; his complexion suddenly changed, and he sprang to his feet.

Because he recalled a terrifying presence.

He hurried to Jiang Feng's side, grabbed Jiang Feng's arm, and spoke in a very low voice.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, it's bad! Those following Yang Wencheng are disciples of Medicine King Valley!"

Jiang Feng raised an eyebrow: "Disciples of Medicine King Valley?"

"Yes!"

Sun Boyong nodded, his tone even more urgent.

"Medicine King Valley is a preeminent existence in the Medical Dao world; in the past hundred years, countless National Hands from the medical world have emerged from Medicine King Valley. Their arrival likely means ill intent; you must be extremely careful."

Hua Lao, naturally aware of Medicine King Valley's reputation, quickly grabbed Jiang Feng's hand.

"Jiang Feng, if Yang Wencheng brings Medicine King Valley reinforcements, I'm afraid you alone will find it hard to deal with so many Medicine King Valley disciples."

Jiang Feng merely gave a faint smile.

"Don't worry, I'm dueling with Yang Wencheng; even if Medicine King Valley people intervene, I'm not afraid."

That's Medicine King Valley, after all!

Hua Lao's face remained clouded with worry.

Yang Wencheng saw the crowd recognize the Medicine King Valley identity, his smugness deepened, and he walked up to Jiang Feng.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, these individuals are all doctors from our Renxin Hall, and they'll also participate in today's Medical Duel; you don't mind, do you?"

At that remark, Hua Yingying couldn't hold back, and shouted angrily.

"Yang Wencheng, my brother Jiang Feng is dueling you; you bringing others to compete is cheating!"

"What counts as cheating?"

Yang Wencheng had long prepared, immediately produced three appointment letters stamped with Renxin Hall's seal and slapped them onto the table.

"These three have been attending physicians at Renxin Hall since yesterday! Today's Medical Duel is a contest between Renxin Hall and Jishi Hall; Renxin Hall doctors joining the competition is reasonable and within the rules, right?"

The crowd gathered to look; the appointment letters indeed bore yesterday's date, and the seal was bright red and conspicuous.

Clearly Yang Wencheng had prepared in advance, deliberately hiring Medicine King Valley people on the spot, exploiting a loophole in the Dou Yi Rules.

Hua Yingying's face turned red with anger.

"They only joined yesterday; how can they be considered Renxin Hall members? You're just trying to get Medicine King Valley people to help you!"

"Cheating?"

Yang Wencheng spread his hands, a scoundrel‑like expression on his face.

"The appointment letter is genuine, the official seal is genuine, how can this be called cheating? Old Sun, you are the notary, do you think this counts?"

Sun Boyong's face turned ashen, yet he could not refute,

The appointment letter is genuine and valid; even if it's a temporary hire, according to the Rule, Yang Wencheng did not violate any regulation.

He could only grit his teeth and say, "Since they are doctors of Renxin Hall, they can naturally enter the Contest!"

"According to the Contest's regulations, the Medical Duel consists of three rounds; Doctor Jiang, you may also bring two doctors from Jishi Hall."

Jiang Feng smiled lightly, waved his hand and said, "No need; regardless of what we're competing in, let them all go up together."

"Divine Doctor Jiang truly has enough Confidence."

Zhao Ming stepped forward a pace, gently snapped his folding fan shut, and his gaze swept over Jiang Feng.

"My senior brother, Duan Shide, excels at Tuina; I heard that Divine Doctor Jiang also healed many people with Tuina. How about we let the two of them face off first?"

"If Divine Doctor Jiang loses in his own strongest domain, no one will say Medicine King Valley is bullying anyone."

Duan Shide took a step forward, clenched his fists, and his knuckles crackled.

He stared at Jiang Feng, his tone laced with Provocative Smile.

"Divine Doctor Jiang, I know you healed many locals with Tuina. But those are just superficial techniques, not True Skill. Today we'll compare Tuina; within half an hour, whoever can bring the most obvious Relief of the Patient's symptoms wins. Do you dare to accept?"

He deliberately emphasized Jiang Feng's proficiency in Tuina, aiming to defeat him in his strong suit and utterly humiliate Jiang Feng.

From Medicine King Valley's perspective, Tuina is their exclusive secret art; Jiang Feng, a wild youngster from the Mountain, has no right to be compared with them.

The surrounding atmosphere froze instantly, and everyone's gaze converged on Jiang Feng.

Li Kun sat nearby, lifted his teacup and took a sip, his eyes carrying a playful, spectator's amusement.

If Jiang Feng doesn't dare to accept, he'll be said to be scared of Medicine King Valley, losing face completely.

If he accepts, Duan Shide's Bone-Penetrating Tuina is no joke.

Jiang Feng is certain to lose!

Hua Lao, anxious, stamped his foot, trying to urge Jiang Feng to decline, but Su Xueyan held him back.

Su Xueyan shook her head at Hua Lao, whispering, "Hua Lao, don't persuade any more; we should trust Jiang Feng."

Jiang Feng's mouth curved into a Light Smile as he stepped forward.

"Competing in Tuina is fine; let's select a Patient on the spot, shall we?"

Duan Shide gave a cold smile, nodded, and immediately shouted toward the doorway.

"Any Patient suffering from back or waist soreness may come to me; Medicine King Valley offers free treatment today!"

As soon as those words were spoken, the Crowd instantly raised a sea of hands.