Gu had already begun to back away, but Mu Ling'er didn't cling to him like before. She simply smiled at him.
Instead, it was Huang Gengchen (Imperial Physician Huang's real name was Gengchen, the previous chapter had a mistake) who stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting, "Esteemed Wangfei, Doctor Gu, long time no see. Old Man brought sixty disciples with him this time. Ten of them stayed in South Ning while the remaining fifty were sent to various places to treat the elderly and young. This … can be considered the best of Old Man's meager efforts. "
Han Yunxi was so moved that she didn't know what to say. If she had to be asked how she felt, the only thing she could think of was that she didn't study medicine and didn't have a group of disciples.
Gu Beiyue also cupped his hands in greeting, "Elder Huang, this one has been waiting for you for a long time."
Elder Huang smiled, "Hehe, Old Man helped you convince quite a few famous doctors. They'll be arriving with their disciples in the next few days, so don't worry."
After Elder Huang finished speaking, he nodded at Han Yunxi before turning to head back to Pill Fiend Pharmacy.
Han Yunxi's cold heart finally warmed up. She knew that there were still many good doctors in this world!
After Huang Gengchen left, Mu Ling'er still didn't come over. She giggled and said, "Don't worry, leave Pill Fiend Pharmacy to me and Doctor Huang!"
After she finished speaking, she winked at Gu and left without saying another word.
Gu was quite surprised and secretly sighed in relief.
Pill Fiend Pharmacy was very busy and had many patients waiting for her to treat. Since she was a medical practitioner, she could still treat some minor illnesses.
She didn't have time to waste here at a time like this.
She thought that since she was clinging onto Qi Brother, and Qi Brother wouldn't like her, she should hurry back to Pill Fiend Pharmacy and fight against Medical City.
She didn't like Medical City to begin with, so when she found out that Qi Brother was Gu Qi Sha, who had been banished by Medical City, she hated Medical City even more.
After walking far away, she couldn't help but turn back and shout, "Qi Brother, take the poison corpses and destroy Medical City. Ling 'er will always support you!"
"Silly girl!" Gu smiled helplessly. This girl supported Han Yunxi's refusal.
Although Elder Huang had brought many doctors to help, their help was limited.
"Doctor Gu, our chances of winning … aren't high." Han Yunxi was telling the truth.
Who knew that Gu Beiyue would say, "Esteemed wangfei, if you hand yourself over, you can save the innocent people for a while, but you can't save them forever. You don't need to feel guilty, and you can't waver. We must take this opportunity to change the rules of Medical City. That is the purest school, and has nothing to do with power. "
Han Yunxi did not expect that Gu Beiyue actually understood her. He could actually tell what she was thinking.
His eyes weren't sharp at all, but gentle and soft. Still, they could see through everyone's hearts.
Gu Beiyue, you can treat illnesses, people, and the country, but you can also … treat the heart?
Gu Beiyue continued, "Esteemed wangfei, our chances of winning are very high. The Apricot Woods Conference will be held in a few days, and this one will attend it. "
The Apricot Woods Conference was held once every five years. It was the highest meeting of Cloud Realm Continent's medical community and a platform to compete in medical skills. Through this competition and display of medical results, a doctor's rank would be determined once again.
Under normal circumstances, those below the fifth grade of Divine Doctor would have to be evaluated through a competition. There was a limit to the number of people allowed. As for the four grades of Divine Doctor, Divine Doctor, and Divine Doctor, they would be evaluated through the demonstration of their medical achievements.
Once a doctor obtained a rank, they would receive many benefits from the medical academy. For example, they could study under high-ranked doctors, come into contact with medical skills that weren't taught to outsiders, or receive subsidies from the medical academy for their research.
Even without these benefits, the mere title of a doctor was enough to make many people scramble like ducks. In Cloud Realm Continent, a doctor's rank was the proof of one's medical skills. It was the recognition of one's profession and a glorious title.
"You …"
Han Yunxi had always known that Gu Beiyue's medical skills weren't just a fifth rank Divine Doctor. She also knew that Gu Beiyue had always disdained the different ranks of the medical academy, so he hadn't gone for one yet.
Now that he was going to attend the Apricot Woods Conference, was he going to show off his true skills?
"Esteemed wangfei, this one is planning to challenge Academy Head Gu, Gu Yuntian. I'm just afraid that esteemed wangfei won't trust me," Gu Beiyue actually smiled at such a serious topic.
Han Yunxi's heart pounded in her chest. She'd be lying if she said she wasn't looking forward to it.
Although she didn't know where Gu Beiyue got his confidence from, she knew that his words were definitely reliable!
"I trust you!" Han Yunxi said with certainty.
The reason why Medical City had such a high appeal in the medical field was that the medical school represented the highest level of "medical skills" and abundant medical resources.
If … if Gu Beiyue challenged Gu Yuntian's authority, and if Gu Beiyue expressed his willingness to take him in as a disciple, what would the result be?
Even if they couldn't shake the medical academy, they could at least fight for more doctors.
Han Yunxi finally saw hope!
Gu chuckled. "Gu Beiyue, I never expected you to have designs on the Apricot Woods Conference as well! This old man has my eyes on it as well. As long as you get rid of that old thing Gu Yuntian, this old man promises that the position of head of the medical academy will be yours! "
"Gu, you have something on Gu Yuntian, don't you?" Han Yunxi asked anxiously.
Gu was the head elder's adopted son and very familiar with the Poison Sect. She guessed that Gu must know something, or else he wouldn't be so arrogant.
Gu turned back with a flirtatious smile. "It's a secret!"
Han Yunxi had no idea of Gu's relationship with the medical academy, nor did she know how much suffering Gu had suffered there. She couldn't help but laugh when she saw his flirtatious smile. "Gu, tell me the truth. Are you from the Poison Sect?"
"Pah!" Gu was very agitated. "Han Yunxi, this old man won't be your relative!"
"It doesn't matter if you're not from the Poison Sect. You'll still be my relative when you marry Ling 'er one day," Han Yunxi said seriously.
Gu's mouth twitched as he pretended not to hear.
Han Yunxi knew exactly what Gu was thinking, but what else could she do besides turn him down with a joke like this?
When discussing matters with this guy, she always had to be half-joking. If she spoke too seriously, he would always refute her on the spot and snort disdainfully, refusing to take it to heart.
"There's an important matter. Let's go inside and talk," Gu Beiyue cut short their banter.
Han Yunxi knew that there was another big problem besides "withdrawing": Ning Cheng. When they returned to the room, General Baili had already arrived from the back door.
The red coat cannons had forced the Tian An's Mu family troops to retreat. Ning Cheng hadn't pursued the Tian An's position in the three western cities, but had immediately withdrawn his troops.
The Tian An troops had suffered heavy casualties, so Ning Cheng had only left behind a third of his artillery and two border garrisons. Half of the remaining troops had been sent to the western front to deal with the Chu Clan troops, while the other half was heading south to prepare for the attack on the south central regions' commander-in-chief's manor.
General Baili explained the situation on Ning Cheng's side, then said, "Even if Northern Li manages to find war horses today, it'll take at least a month or two before they can be used. This general is planning to send troops north on the day of the Apricot Woods Conference. The land and navy will work together to divide Ning Cheng's forces. "
"Water army?" Han Yunxi was doubtful.
"Yes. There's a large river in Tianning called the Sand River. It flows from Western Zhou in the west to the Eastern Sea in the east. If Tianning's troops want to go south, they'll have to cross this river. As long as we buy enough time to take Tianning's Helin Prefecture, we'll be able to control the river. Once we control it, it won't be so easy for Tianning's troops to go south. We can drag things out until Northern Li sends out their troops, "General Baili said seriously.
Han Yunxi immediately understood. This was called gaining the initiative by striking first.
If they were destined to fight Ning Cheng, then it was better to wait until Ning Cheng dealt with Western Zhou before sending out their troops. They could even use Western Zhou to divide Ning Cheng's forces.
Moreover, if they sent out their troops now, it would definitely catch Ning Cheng off guard. The first battle would catch Ning Cheng unawares.
After all, Long Fei Ye was still on Celestial Mountain. Everyone assumed that they'd wait for him to make a move after he left the mountain.
Medical City had Gu Beiyue and Gu's help, so there was still hope. Ning Cheng had General Baili keeping him in check. No matter what, Han Yunxi thought, they could at least stabilize the situation and buy time for Long Fei Ye.
Han Yunxi had no idea that Gu Beiyue's decision to attend the Apricot Woods Conference at Medical City and General Baili's preemptive strike were all because of Long Fei Ye's orders.
That man might be far away on Celestial Mountain, but he still had control over everything.
Han Yunxi discussed a few more details with everyone before realizing that it was already late at night. Everyone was still hungry.
"Zhao mama, have the kitchens prepare some food," Han Yunxi instructed.
General Baili didn't stay for dinner and took his leave to attend to military affairs. Gu wouldn't leave. He'd forgotten how long it had been since he'd eaten at the same table as Poison lass.
He found several jugs of fine wine and said, "The last time the three of us ate at the same table was several years ago. Even now, Long Feiye has sealed up my restaurant! "
"Doctor Gu just recovered from his injuries, so he can't drink. Mingxiang and I don't know how to drink, so you can drink by yourself, "Han Yunxi said seriously.
Gu rolled his eyes at her. "Spoilsport!"
Han Yunxi ignored him and asked Gu Beiyue seriously, "Tomorrow, we'll make some preparations and tell them everything we need to tell them. The night after tomorrow, we'll leave secretly. How about it?"
Gu Beiyue nodded. He hesitated for a while before saying, "Esteemed Wangfei, this humble one has been communicating with His Highness the Duke of Qin these past few days and learned that His Highness is seriously injured. This humble one has a set of acupuncture techniques that are extremely effective in treating internal injuries."
"Really?!" Han Yunxi was overjoyed. Gu Beiyue's acupuncture techniques were definitely top-notch.
"Mn." Gu Beiyue was still hesitant, but he still said, "Esteemed Wangfei, this humble one can't personally go to Celestial Mountain to perform acupuncture for His Highness the Duke of Qin. Why don't you teach it to someone you trust and have them do it for you?"
Han Yunxi couldn't wait for Long Fei Ye's injuries to recover quickly. Every day counted.
"Sure!" She immediately agreed. Gu Beiyue was about to say Baili Mingxiang when Han Yunxi pulled Baili Mingxiang over. "Let's have Mingxiang. She learns quickly, so two days shouldn't be a problem."
Baili Mingxiang was very surprised. She couldn't believe her ears.
Her heart pounded wildly. If esteemed wangfei hadn't held her hand tightly, her hands would've been trembling.
Heavens! She actually wanted to go to Celestial Mountain to perform acupuncture for His Highness the Duke of Qin?
She reflexively looked to the right. Although Su Xiaoyu wasn't there, she seemed to see Su Xiaoyu standing there. Those bright eyes were filled with hostility and suspicion as they stared at her.
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