Chapter 1949: Chapter 1944: I Came Prepared
In many industries, young people have the advantage because they learn quickly and are skilled at handling tasks.
But in the medical field, the older you are, the more advantage you have.
Because with age comes experience and knowledge...
With this ingrained assumption, they always thought the person about to appear would definitely be a white-haired elder.
However, what appeared before them was a young person much younger than themselves.
This contrast stunned them to the core, and they didn’t know what to say.
Xiaobei was unaware of their thoughts as he looked at the approaching Li Nan and explained apologetically, "Well, I was held up by something earlier. I hope I’m not late."
"No, no, not at all! Absolutely not!"
Li Nan shook his head vigorously...
Then, Li Nan quickly walked to the table and pulled out the seat reserved for Xiaobei.
Xiaobei smiled and walked over slowly.
"Master Xiaobei!"
As he approached, Xiaobei saw the Dean stand up respectfully.
"Yes! Right, you don’t have to be so formal, please sit!"
Seeing their restraint, Xiaobei smiled faintly, knowing if he didn’t invite them to sit, they indeed wouldn’t dare sit...
"Yes!"
They agreed, exchanged glances, and cautiously took their seats...
As Xiaobei noticed them sitting down, he glanced at the few people across.
Xiaobei knew it must be them who had come to challenge...
Just as he was about to speak, Xiaobei suddenly heard a cold voice from across, "You guys are really amusing, arguing nonsense with me here?"
Li Nan heard this rude comment and glared fiercely at Yan Chengwei, countering, "What nonsense?"
Yan Chengwei sneered scornfully, "What nonsense? Do you think I’m an idiot? I don’t know where you found this idol, but this garbage must be an utter joke, right? Someone not fully grown can qualify to compete with me? For so many years, has your age ended up being wasted on dogs?"
Faced with such mockery, Li Nan furrowed his brow tightly, "I didn’t expect, after all these years, you’d still not learn to respect others!"
"Respect others? I only respect the strong. You’re weaker than me, what respect do you deserve!"
"You..."
Li Nan was trembling with anger.
Seeing Li Nan’s humiliated expression, Xiaobei chuckled coldly, retorting, "You’ll soon find out I’m stronger than you."
"Stronger than me? I’ve heard many say this, but in the end, everyone ended up embarrassed by me. I think this time won’t be any different."
Hearing his arrogant words, Xiaobei knew continuing this argument was pointless...
Waving his hand quickly, Xiaobei impatiently said directly, "Alright, enough nonsense, tell me, how shall we compete?"
"Hmm? You really want to compete? In that case, I’ll show you just how vast the gap between us is."
Smirking, Yan Chengwei quickly took out a well-sealed small bottle from his pocket...
He waved it in his hand and coldly stated: "This is the most severe poison recently discovered in Western medicine. Drink it, then detoxify yourself. If you succeed, it proves you’re stronger than me. It also shows there’s truly something exceptional about Chinese Medicine!"
Gazing at it, Xiaobei laughed, "If only I drink it, that’s quite unfair! I also have a fairly potent poison over here, would you like to attempt detoxifying it, how about that?"
"I knew you would say that! I agree to your proposal. Whoever detoxifies the other’s poison first wins, okay."
"Okay! The loser would be at the winner’s mercy?"
"Yes, that’s perfect for me."
...
Seeing Xiaobei finalize the competition arrangement, Li Nan leaned in, speaking with concern.
"Master Xiaobei, I heard they recently discovered a particularly potent poison that can cause people to lose consciousness within a very short time with just a tiny bit. That might be it, be extremely cautious when you proceed."
"Rest assured, I know what I’m doing."
Hearing Xiaobei’s confident response, Li Nan felt slightly relieved.
Quickly, he took out a packet of purple powder from his pocket.
"Master Xiaobei, this is currently the most toxic poison we’ve discovered. But as it’s been known for some time, they might have some understanding of it and possibly have researched an antidote secretly."
Gazing at it, Xiaobei gestured subtly, "I don’t need to use this! I have even more potent poison."
"What is it?"
Sensing his surprise, Xiaobei smiled mysteriously, "I’ll explain it to you in detail later."
...
"Brother Yan, although this person seems young, Li Nan respects him greatly, so he probably has some skills. Be wary and don’t underestimate him when the time comes."
Seeing Li Nan act respectfully before Xiaobei, the person closest to Yan Chengwei leaned in and whispered.
Hearing this earnest reminder, Yan Chengwei smiled lightly, "No worries! A lion still exerts full effort to catch a rabbit, I haven’t grown so arrogant to hold back at a time like this."
"Hearing Brother Yan say so, I’m completely reassured."
He smiled gently.
He knew Yan Chengwei was deeply calculating, so if he said there wouldn’t be a problem, then there really wouldn’t be.
As his assistant relaxed, Yan Chengwei stood up and said frankly, "You can take out your poison now! By the way, I have quite the understanding of Chinese Medicine, their poisons aren’t intimidating at all! So maybe you shouldn’t even bother taking them out! Otherwise, getting debunked instantly will be awkward for you."
"Your understanding of Chinese Medicine? You’ve only studied it for days! You only grasp the superficial!"
Tongued-in-cheek, Xiaobei took out the silver needles used in acupuncture.
After gently twisting it in hand, Xiaobei waved the thin silver needle at him, calmly stating, "Though you’ve only scratched the surface, you should recognize what this is."
"It’s an acupuncture needle!"
"Wow, you actually got it right directly, seems you really have a bit of talent."
Hearing Xiaobei speak in surprise, he frowned, "What’s your point?"
"Nothing much, I just wanted to pierce your palm with this thin silver needle, do you dare?"
"Just that?"
"Yes, after piercing, the poison will enter your body; if you can resolve it successfully, then you’ve won. From then on, we in Chinese Medicine will bow down to you completely."
"You represent all of Chinese Medicine?"
Hearing such a question, Xiaobei didn’t respond but glanced at Li Nan.
Li Nan understood Xiaobei wanted him to speak up and quickly stood, "Yes! He can represent us! If Master Xiaobei loses, then we’ll concede absolutely."
"Good, good, good!"
Yan Chengwei nodded excitedly...
Seeing him so excited, Xiaobei smiled gently, "Since you agreed, come over! By the way, bring that Poison Liquid you brought; I’d like to taste it since I’m a bit thirsty now."
"Thirsty? Then drink plenty!"
"I will!"
Speaking, Xiaobei took it in hand.
After glancing at it, Xiaobei set it aside for the moment...
