Butler Lu left the room. Not long after, he returned with an old man in his arms.
He looked even older than Shen Hong. His skin was wrinkled, and his face was covered with age spots. He leaned on the recliner, inhaling more and exhaling less, looking like he could die at any moment.
It was no wonder that the residence was under martial law. Aside from doctors, no one was allowed to enter. Under such circumstances, it was unlikely that they would be able to hold on for much longer.
"You are all renowned grandmasters in the Physician Guild. I beseech you to save our Old Master!"
Steward Lu bowed to the crowd.
"Explain the symptoms of the Great Herb King in detail!" The 3-star physician who spoke previously said.
"Yes!" Knowing that a physician had to ask questions before treating a patient, Butler Lu replied without any hesitation, "Our old master used to be in good health, but around half a month ago, he suddenly fell ill and lost his appetite. His health has been deteriorating day by day, and today, he can't even speak properly. As for the specific symptoms … I don't know either. I only know that my body is getting worse and worse. No matter how much I take, it's useless. "
"A sudden attack? Could he have been poisoned? "a doctor interrupted.
The sudden onset of illness without any prior signs meant that there was a high possibility of poisoning.
"We've suspected this as well. We've used a special method to test it, but we didn't find any signs of poisoning."
The Great Herb King had ruled the Red Lotus City for many years, and he had connections with the Poison Temple as well. It should be easy for him to check if the other party was poisoned.
Since he said no, it should not be.
"Let me take a look!"
The 3-star physician walked up to the Great Herb King and lowered his head to take a look. A moment later, a deep frown formed on his forehead.
"Pale lips, intermittent breaths, sagging skin, deep age spots, and lifeless eyes …" Zhang Xuan shook his head. "These are the characteristics of those who have reached the end of their lifespan!"
Lifespan was determined by the heavens. If one really reached the end of their lifespan, no matter how skilled a physician was, they wouldn't be able to defy the heavens and change fate to extend one's lifespan.
Unless he broke through his current strength.
"The old master is famous, but in truth, he has only inherited the position of the Great Herb King. This year, he is only... in his forties, not even fifty." Butler Lu hesitated for a moment before replying.
The title of the Great Herb King of the Red Lotus City didn't refer to a specific person. Rather, just like a King, it could be passed down from generation to generation. Whoever became the Great Herb King would be the overlord of the Red Lotus City.
"Less than fifty?"
Everyone was taken aback, and even Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
If this old man said that he was ninety years old, there would definitely be people who would believe him. Yet, he was not even fifty …
Under normal circumstances, a Zongshi realm expert who was less than fifty years old should be at his golden age. Regardless of whether it was his strength, spirit, qi, or spirit, he should have reached the pinnacle. It was impossible for him to reach the end of his lifespan.
"Have you eaten the [Vitality Pill]?"
After a moment of hesitation, the 3-star physician asked once more.
The Vitality Pill could allow one's weakened physical strength to regain its strength. It would even be useful for an old man in his twilight years.
"I have already eaten it, but … it's not very useful!" Butler Lu shook his head once more.
"Even the Vitality Pill is useless?"
This time, the 3-star physician wasn't the only one. The others also had a grim expression on their faces, and frowns were etched on their foreheads.
The Vitality Elixir was a second-grade elixir that had a miraculous effect on Grandmasters.
Just the fact that the Great Herb King's body had deteriorated to an unimaginable level.
"I have a set of acupuncture techniques to stimulate acupoints to recover one's stamina. You can give it a try!"
Doctor Mu Hong, who had spoken earlier, stood up.
"Grandmaster Mu Hong's acupoint piercing technique is renowned throughout the world. It should be effective." The crowd nodded.
Without any hesitation, Physician Mu Hong took out his silver needles and pierced them into the Great Herb King's acupoints one by one.
A moment later.
Shaking his head, he retreated.
Even though his acupoint piercing technique was famous and formidable, it seemed to be ineffective on the Great Herb King.
"I have a valuable prescription here. You can give it a try …"
Another person stood up.
Most of the physicians were either executing their formidable means or discussing the ailment of the Great Herb King. Many methods and medical theories were brought out, and the crowd was filled with excitement. Mo Yu was dazzled by their words, and she found herself unable to control herself.
Those who were here were the most formidable grandmasters of the various kingdoms. Even the weakest of them was much more formidable than Grandmaster Qing Yang. Mo Yu was only an apprentice physician, and she had never experienced such a grand occasion before. Just by listening to the lecture, she found it refreshing and deepened her understanding of the Way of Medicine.
"He …"
Suppressing the agitation in her heart, she turned to look at Zhang Xuan, and with a single glance, her face darkened.
She thought that the fellow would be intoxicated by such profound theories, just like her. Yet, he remained seated on the spot with a dazed expression.
She had seen such an expression before. It was only when one was completely clueless about an occupation and couldn't understand what was being said.
Can't understand these?
How is that possible?
A thought flashed through her mind, and she sent a telepathic message to him, "Zhang Xuan, I don't understand the [Extreme Diagnosis Method] that Physician Mu Hong spoke of. What does it mean?"
Not expecting her to ask him such a question, Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
He had never read any books on the Way of Medicine, and there weren't many such books in the kingdom's Book Collection Vault. As such, how could he possibly know such theories and terms?
After pondering for a moment, he shook his head, "I don't know either. I've never heard of it before."
Mo Yu's vision darkened.
The Extreme Diagnosis Method was an elementary diagnosis method for physicians. It used extreme hypotheses to determine an illness. Putting aside physicians, even apprentices would learn it. Yet, this fellow said that he had never heard of it …
"Then … what about the Observational Diagnosis Method?"
She couldn't help but send another telepathic message to him.
"I've never heard of it either!" Zhang Xuan shook his head.
There was only one Master Yuanyu in Tianxuan Kingdom, and he was only a 1-star physician. He didn't interact much with the other party, so his knowledge of medical theories was completely blank.
The corner of Mo Yu's mouth twitched.
The Observational Diagnosis Method was a method to determine the illness of a patient through observation. It was one of the main topics of the apprentice examination, and there wasn't a single physician who didn't understand it. Yet, he said that he had never heard of it ….
To not even know the basics of the Way of Medicine, and yet, he pretended to be a physician to treat others ….
Brother, do you really think that you have a long life, or are you just bored out of your mind?
Mo Yu felt stifled, and at the same time, she couldn't make sense of the situation.
Since he didn't even know this, it could only mean that he knew nothing about the Way of Medicine. But … how did he see through the illnesses of the Howling Firmament Beast and Butler Lu and treat them?
While Mo Yu's thoughts were running wild, Zhang Xuan also had a helpless look on his face.
The Library of Heaven's Path would only appear when someone was punching or unconscious. Even though the Great Herb King was unable to speak, his consciousness was clear.
From the looks of it, he didn't seem to be much stronger than Shen Hong back then. If he were to execute a punching routine … he would probably die before he could even execute it.
On the other hand, if he were to knock the Great Herb King out with a single slap like Shen Hong did … before he could even read the contents of the Library of Heaven's Path, he would probably be sliced into pieces.
Even though the hall seemed quiet, there were many experts hiding in it.
If he dared to make a move, they would definitely rush out.
"I have to think of a way to knock the Great Herb King out openly …."
Rubbing his glabella, Zhang Xuan contemplated.
"I'm sorry, but this is the first time we've seen the Great Herb King's illness. We are truly helpless!"
"Indeed, Butler Lu. We are truly helpless. I'm sorry."
"It's our fault for not being skilled enough …."
Just as Mo Yu and Zhang Xuan were deep in thought, Mu Hong and the others stood up and shook their heads awkwardly.
After half a day of diagnosis, they weren't even able to figure out what illness the other party was suffering from, needless to say, treat him.
"This …"
Seeing the expressions on everyone's face, Butler Lu couldn't help but reveal deep disappointment.
Ever since the old master fell ill, they had invited many physicians over to take a look. This wasn't the first time they received such an answer.
"Even though I wasn't able to treat the old master, I'm still grateful. The Medicine King Manor won't mistreat you all …."
Shaking his head, Butler Lu was just about to speak when Physician Cheng Feng stood up and looked at Zhang Xuan with an indiscernible smile on his face.
"Butler Lu, we have just diagnosed the Great Herb King's illness and discussed it. However, it seems like this Physician Bai Chan whom you specially invited has been sitting motionlessly. I wonder if he looks down on us and thinks that we aren't qualified to discuss with him; or if he already has a diagnosis in his heart and is unwilling to discuss it with us?"
Hearing Physician Cheng Feng's words, everyone was taken aback. At the same time, they recalled that the fellow named Bai Chan had indeed been silent from the very start, as though he was a mute.
"This fellow has been sitting motionlessly!"
"Not only is he not moving, he hasn't even spoken a single word."
"A 1-star physician isn't much in the first place. It would be a miracle if he could interrupt our discussion."
"He knows that his standard is low, so he chose to remain silent lest others despise him."
Upon recalling that the other party was only a 1-star physician, a look of disdain appeared on everyone's faces.
A 1-star physician might be a formidable figure in other places, but it was insufficient here.
How could he possibly see through an illness that even a 3-star physician couldn't?
It was right for him to remain silent.
"You can't say that. Since Butler Lu specially invited him here and praised him for his deep understanding of the Way of Medicine, how can he not dare to speak at all?" Physician Cheng Feng looked at Zhang Xuan with a smile.
He had long known this Physician Bai Chan, and he knew how capable he was.
Yet, Butler Lu actually invited him and praised him in front of everyone. This was a treatment that even he didn't receive. Since there was an opportunity to make a fool out of him, naturally, he wouldn't let it go.
"This …"
Butler Lu hesitated for a moment before turning to Physician Bai Chan, "Physician Bai Chan …"
Since this Physician Bai was able to see through his illness with a single look, he had faith in the other party's medical skills. However, the other party's silence left him perplexed.
Hearing Butler Lu's shout, Zhang Xuan snapped out of his thoughts and asked doubtfully, "What's wrong?"
"It's like this!"
Seeing that this fellow was distracted by everyone's diagnosis, Butler Lu coughed and hurriedly explained, "The physicians here are unable to determine the old master's illness, so they would like to hear your opinion."
"They aren't even able to determine the old master's illness?"
Zhang Xuan slowly stood up. Glancing at the crowd, he couldn't help but shake his head.
"Since they aren't able to do it, let me take a look!"
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