Chapter 470

First Volume, Chapter 470: Stepping Stone for a Famous Physician

Watching Qin Feng's smug expression and his continual waves to the surrounding civilians, Chen Yishi gnashed his teeth in rage—he wanted to see how long this bastard could keep up this act!

Before Qin Feng could enter the medical hall, Chen Yishi stepped forward and blocked the entrance, his gaze dripping with contempt: "Qin Qianhu, stop!"

"The Beixi Medical Hall bears the heavy responsibility of saving lives and healing the wounded. Unrelated persons are forbidden from entering."

Unrelated persons?

The previously noisy scene instantly fell dead silent; the gathered civilians stared at Chen Yishi in disbelief, unable to believe he dared call Qin Feng an "unrelated person."

After all, this entire Beixi County was built by his own hands.

At the very least, this was impolite!

At worst, it was turning host into guest.

Feeling the hostility in the civilians' gazes, Chen Yishi showed no restraint, lifting his head and declaring without hesitation: "Did I say something wrong? Only those who understand medical skill may enter the medical hall. Ordinary civilians or quacks should go wherever it's cool and stay there. Isn't Beixi County famed for equality before the law? Then why should Qin Feng receive special privileges and lead the violation of Beixi County's rules?"

The more equal a place is, the more strictly rules must be upheld.

No one could find fault with Chen Yishi's logic—not even Qin Feng, who merely smiled warmly while watching him, offering no rebuttal.

Seeing this, Chen Yishi grew even more triumphant.

He had originally feared Qin Feng had gotten lucky and cured the Former General, and that he himself might be punished for "causing a patient's death," even preparing to flee under cover of night.

But seeing the Former General still unconscious, Chen Yishi had relaxed.

Now, not only did he not need to run, he could seize this chance to retaliate against Qin Feng and gain fame in Beixi County.

Most crucially!

Sun He remained silent—Chen Yishi took this as clear evidence that Sun He feared Qin Feng's status and had surrendered.

Perfect.

After today, everyone in Beixi County would know his name; as for the position of Chief Physician, it was unquestionably his.

As the saying goes: better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix. Beixi County's prosperity was visible to all under Heaven—if he could hold firm the position of Hall Master of the Beixi Medical Hall, his future would be a garden of blossoms, overflowing with glory and wealth.

Qin Feng had figured it out: this Chen Yishi was a hypocrite through and through.

Today, it should have been Sun He who stepped forward—but Chen Yishi snatched all the spotlight, clearly turning host into guest.

Hmph.

Outwardly respectful to Sun He, yet full of hidden schemes!

People like this must be numerous in Beixi County; Qin Feng couldn't clean them all out—he could only deal with one as he encountered each.

Qin Feng silently sneered inside: "You want to use me as a stepping stone to promotion? Let's see if you have the guts."

Qin Feng saw through him but said nothing, standing with his hands behind his back, smiling warmly at Chen Yishi's clumsy performance.

"If I don't go in, how can I check on the Former General's condition?"

Chen Yishi had already anticipated Qin Feng would say this.

Whether or not Qin Feng entered the medical hall didn't matter—the key was making the people of Beixi County understand that today, he had subdued Qin Feng, and that his medical authority in Beixi County was unquestionable!

Chen Yishi curled his lips into a cold smile and declared bluntly: "No need to check. The Former General remains unconscious. Anyone with an Arrow Wound who falls into a coma will never awaken unless a miracle occurs."

"Qin Qianhu, you claim Beixi County upholds Equal Before the Law. If so, how should you be punished for being a Quack Who Harms People?"

At these words, every gaze in the crowd instantly fixed on Qin Feng.

Qin Feng did not hesitate: "A Quack Who Harms People deserves the Death Penalty—and treating the esteemed Former General of Shedynasty makes the crime unforgivable. If the Former General does not awaken, I, Qin Feng, shall willingly suffer Beheading as public example, without mercy."

Chen Yishi, who had been smug a moment ago, froze in shock.

He had only intended to ruin Qin Feng's reputation—never imagined Qin Feng would go this far!

The civilians present were equally stunned.

After a moment of dead silence, the crowd erupted into deafening wails and pleas.

"Qianhu, you cannot do this!"

"You are the backbone of Beixi County—if you fall, Beixi County ceases to be Beixi County!"

"Forget that today's prosperity of Beixi County was built by your own hands—if not for your benevolence, we starving peasants would have starved to death or been slaughtered by Di Raiding Cavalry long ago! You are our savior—how can you be sentenced to death?"

Seeing the civilians weeping and pleading,

Qin Feng felt deeply moved—human hearts are flesh and blood; those who treat the people well are remembered clearly in their hearts.

Yet, for the sake of Beixi County's medical principles and to reduce mortality, this matter must be taken seriously!

Qin Feng raised his hand, signaling the crowd to calm down.

"I appreciate your kindness, but the Former General's condition is not yet final—I, Qin Feng, have not lost yet!"

"Are you all also convinced I cannot cure the Former General?"

Though the civilians had little confidence in Qin Feng's medical skill, seeing his confidence, they unhesitatingly chose to support him.

"That's right! As long as the Former General isn't dead, you cannot be sentenced!"

Chen Yishi had been tense moments ago, but hearing the crowd's shouts, desperate to become Chief Physician, he no longer cared—he roared: "Nonsense! Not dead means not guilty? Where is that logic? You rabble are clearly blind to facts, siding with kin over reason!"

Qin Feng had been toying with Chen Yishi—but hearing the word "rabble," his expression instantly darkened.

Rabble?

Damn it, the people of Beixi County are my own flesh and blood!

Before Qin Feng could speak, Sun He—who had been watching coldly—stepped forward first to rebuke:

"Chen Yishi, watch your words! A physician's heart must be like a parent's—how dare you belittle the people? This is a disagreement in Medical Principles between us and Qin Qianhu; do not escalate it, and certainly do not harm innocent bystanders."

Publicly rebuked by Sun He before so many, Chen Yishi burned with fury.

This was the decisive moment—he no longer bothered to pretend, tearing off his mask of false virtue and snarling: "Sun Hall Master, if you had stopped him yesterday, would the Former General's condition have worsened? As Hall Master, you bear undeniable responsibility!"

Or are you…

…afraid of losing your position as Hall Master, too afraid to offend Qin Feng, so you seek to bury the matter?

Sun He could not believe his ears; just now, those words had come from Chen Yishi's mouth.

We are both Northern Border Field Medics, both fled together to Beixi County—we're at least half-brothers in arms; how can you turn on me so suddenly?