Han Yunxi had never seen Gu Yuntian before, but she was certain that the old man on stage was the head of the medical academy, the number one doctor in all of Cloud Realm Continent.
That was because the noisy crowd had suddenly quieted down as everyone stood up, including the first row of Medical City's vice-heads and elders.
Who else but Gu Yuntian had such power? But Gu Yuntian didn't seem to have any of the dignity or haughtiness of a superior. He was in his fifties, but his temples were already grizzled. He was dressed in simple white robes without any decorations, giving him a clean, simple look.
His face was benevolent and calm, like a researcher who didn't care about worldly affairs and buried himself in his work.
It had to be said that his features were extremely good-looking. Even though he was old, it was easy to imagine what he looked like in his younger days. He must have been very handsome.
Seeing him, Han Yunxi couldn't help but wonder if this academy head knew the truth behind the Poison Sect's destruction. Did the ban on the south central region's commander-in-chief's estate come from his mouth?
According to the medical academy's ranking system, there were nine levels of medical skills. Gu Yuntian was the only one to reach the eighth rank of Celestial Doctor.
His innate talents were astonishing, and he was valued by the previous academy head at a young age.
Han Yunxi heard that Gu Yuntian was a low-key man who devoted himself to medical research. He had never married, but he was very accomplished in treating all sorts of ailments. His greatest expertise lay in treating infants and children.
Han Yunxi had also heard that Gu Yuntian was the first doctor in Cloud Realm Continent's medical history to do research on fetuses. He had a unique way of preventing and treating fetus's ailments. He was the one who came up with the concept of "eugenics," which contributed greatly to Cloud Realm Continent's medical progress.
After all, Cloud Realm Continent's medical community was a complete blank in this field before his arrival.
Because of his unique fetus research, he was able to sit firmly on the throne of the medical academy at a young age and even become an eighth rank Celestial Doctor.
Han Yunxi had always been puzzled by this. How did Gu Yuntian do research on fetuses? No matter how miraculous the medical academy's medical skills were, there were still limits to medical treatment in this era.
How did Gu Yuntian study a fetus hidden deep in the womb that couldn't be seen? Just from the mother's pulse?
The condition of the fetus could be detected from the mother's pulse, but the things that could be detected were very limited. Even if the disease could be detected, how could it be treated? How many repetitive experiments did they have to go through?
Other than his research on fetuses and infants, Han Yunxi had also heard that Gu Yuntian was very good at preventing epidemics.
Even now, many of Cloud Realm Continent's most widely used anti-pestilence medicines were developed by Medicine City with the help of his research materials.
Leaving aside his research methods, Gu Yuntian's contributions to the medical community and Cloud Realm Continent's citizens were truly admirable.
However, Han Yunxi was a professional. She was very clear about the history of medical research.
Modern pharmaceutical and medical research basically used white mice for experiments. Because the genetic sequence of white mice was similar to that of humans, the pathological reactions and pharmacological reactions in white mice could be used as a reference for humans.
And in ancient times, where did the concept of gene sequences come from?
No one would ever believe that mice were similar to humans, much less use them for medical research. Medicine was all about experimentation.
In ancient times, every advancement in medical science was accompanied by huge sacrifices.
Either a large-scale epidemic occurred, with countless patients, countless dead, and countless cases for medical researchers to study and figure out the pathology and medicine.
Or an extremely unique case occurred, allowing them to discover many things from a single case.
As for preventing epidemics, Gu Yuntian might have used infected patients or even corpses for research. Then what about preventing diseases in fetuses?
Han Yunxi had long read through Cloud Realm Continent's medical history, but she didn't find any major epidemics related to pregnant women in the past 100 years.
Why did Gu Yuntian want to study fetuses? Which fetuses did he use for research?
Han Yunxi had pondered these questions while investigating Medical City. She could faintly smell that something fishy was going on, but she didn't have time to think about it then.
According to Long Fei Ye's plans, they were supposed to deal with Medical City after Northern Li. None of them expected things to develop to this point. While the world was still in chaos, they had to face Medical City head-on.
Now that she saw the old man on stage, Han Yunxi couldn't help but wonder.
Since she was here today, Han Yunxi planned to ask him some questions and get to the bottom of things.
Right now, she was more concerned about Gu.
"Old Fiend, do you … have a deep grudge against him?" Han Yunxi asked in a low voice. Gu should hate his foster father, Head Elder Ling, more after being banished from Medical City, right?
Head Elder Ling had long been kicked out of Medical City, so he didn't show up today.
"I don't." Gu turned back. Despite his rage, he was still able to smile in front of Han Yunxi. "I do. He owes me, Qi Brother, a huge debt. It's been several years now, both principal and interest. Today, I'm collecting it all and giving it to you."
Han Yunxi didn't know why, but her heart was in turmoil and unease. "Just what do you want? You know about the Poison Sect, don't you? "
"Shh …"
Gu pressed a finger against Han Yunxi's lips. His fingers were so cold that Han Yunxi instinctively dodged. Her warm lips couldn't warm up to his coldness at all.
Gu Qishao pressed Han Yunxi down and scooted close until he was almost by her ear. "Poison lass, be good. There's no rush."
Gu Beiyue glanced over, wanting to say something, but hesitated. In the end, he pretended not to see anything.
By now, Gu Yuntian had already indicated for everyone to take their seats.
"Old Man would like to represent the medical academy to thank everyone for taking the time out of their busy schedules to visit Medical City. Old Man is deeply gratified to see everyone paying attention to the development of Cloud Realm Continent's medical industry. Old Man also hopes that today's meeting won't disappoint everyone. "
Gu Yuntian's voice was loud, steady, and powerful. Every word was clear.
At his words, the crowd broke into applause. Han Yunxi and Gu Beiyue didn't move, but Tang Li was still coaxing Ning Jing. Gu actually clapped along with the crowd.
However, he patted Gu Yuntian's head very slowly. He patted Gu Yuntian's head with interest. The way he looked at Gu Yuntian was as if he was looking at an irreconcilable enemy, or as if he was looking at a prey that he had to catch.
Everyone stopped clapping, but Gu Yuntian kept clapping until there was no sound at all.
Gu Yuntian paused, then added, "The Apricot Woods Conference, as well as every grand ceremony of the medical community, is a step forward. It concerns every single one of us here, as well as the lives of millions of Cloud Realm Continent's citizens. This is my Medical City's honor and responsibility! My Medical City doesn't have the wealth to guarantee everyone a life of luxury. We don't have the military to protect everyone's homes. But we doctors can protect everyone from illnesses and keep their lives at bay … "
Gu Yuntian's words were so passionate that the audience applauded and praised him nonstop. Han Yunxi's smile was scornful to the bone.
Today, she'd seen what it meant to be a refined scum.
If not for the fear of being kicked out and ruining Gu Beiyue and Gu's plans, she would have stood up and questioned this Academy Head Gu. Just how did he have the face to mention "Cloud Realm Continent's millions of citizens?"
How many sick people in the south central regions couldn't be treated because of Medical City's restrictions? If Gu Beiyue hadn't found a group of doctors to support them, the south central regions would have long suffered from a plague. Medical City had neither wealth nor an army, but its restrictions on the south central regions were no less than violence!
"Medical City is not a country. We've always stayed in a remote corner and never participated in any battles. I'm sure everyone knows this. Now that the remnants of the Poison Sect have reappeared in Cloud Realm Continent with hordes of Poison Corpses to poison the world, and the south central regions' commander-in-chief's estate is harboring Han Yunxi and Gu. My Medical City won't sit by and do nothing! The Poison Sect originated from Medical City, so we have the responsibility to destroy them and protect Cloud Realm Continent! "
Gu Yuntian grew more and more agitated as he spoke. He raised his hand and proclaimed, "Everyone has a responsibility for the rise and fall of the world! Everyone, before the Apricot Woods Conference begins, Old Man represents the medical academy to implore everyone to put aside all disputes and work together against the south central regions' commander-in-chief's estate. We must kill the remnants of the Poison Sect and destroy the army of Poison Corpses to protect our Cloud Realm Continent's citizens! I, Gu Yuntian, beg you all! "
Han Yunxi sucked in a cold breath at his words. She assumed that Gu Yuntian's opening speech was just a pretense to disgust everyone. She never expected the old thing to have such wild ambitions.
He wanted to unite all of Cloud Realm Continent's powers to attack the south central regions' commander-in-chief's estate! Wasn't this going too far?!
Han Yunxi suddenly realized. Medical City's most frightening move wasn't to cut off medical supplies, but to give all of Cloud Realm Continent's powers a righteous reason to work together to destroy one of them.
It was impossible for Northern Li and Tianning to work together. Northern Li and Western Zhou, as well as Tian An, were unlikely to work together again after the war.
However, with Medical City as the middleman to ensure that all parties received equal benefits and that there would be no betrayals or defections in the alliance, these forces were naturally more than happy to join forces.
They weren't working together to help Medical City destroy the Poison Sect and protect Tianning, but to divide up their prey!
The south central regions' commander-in-chief's estate and Long Fei Ye had long been a thorn in their side. If they set aside their grudges and worked together to destroy the Long Fei Ye, not only would they get a share of the south central regions, but they'd also get rid of a powerful enemy. Why wouldn't they do it?
Han Yunxi finally understood why Long Fei Ye had placed Medical City behind attacking Northern Li. Her entire back was drenched in cold sweat. She couldn't imagine what would happen to the south central regions' commander-in-chief's estate if Gu Beiyue didn't win today. If Gu didn't win today, what would happen to the south central regions' commander-in-chief's estate?!
On one side, Tang Li couldn't even be bothered to coax Ning Jing as he stared at the stage in shock. Han Yunxi looked towards Gu Beiyue and saw that he was staring at Gu Beiyue. Gu's sinister gaze never left Gu Yuntian …
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