PFC Chapter 234 Competition
Chapter 234 Competition
Dongfang Jincheng actually wanted to clear Li Muxia's name, and he didn't want anyone to use Li Muxia's name to swindle and cheat people. If Li Muxia wasn't allowed to appear in front of the public now, who knows where some random person would come from and dare to use the name of the Immortal Physician to swindle and cheat people and make money everywhere.
Upon hearing Dongfang Jincheng's words, the man quickly replied, "My mother and I are witnesses, and everyone in Changping County can testify to this."
Upon hearing the man's words, someone laughed disdainfully and said, "You and your mother are witnesses, but who knows if you've been bribed? Besides, Changping County is over a hundred kilometers away from here. You can't just say whatever you want."
Li Muxia squinted at the person who spoke, and it turned out to be the imperial physician who had spoken up for the fake doctor that day. She remembered that her name was Zhang Ziwen.
Seeing the looks directed at him, Zhang Ziwen panicked for a moment: "Why are you all looking at me? Am I wrong? The rumors about the Immortal Physician in the martial arts world are not very clear, and even the gender is uncertain. Anyone can say that he is the Immortal Physician."
Upon hearing Zhang Ziwen's words, the man was momentarily speechless and didn't know how to refute them. Li Muxia remained silent throughout, acting as if she were an outsider.
Seeing that no one refuted his words, Zhang Ziwen was even more pleased with himself and said, "If you ask me, this matter is actually very simple. No matter what kind of person the Immortal Physician is, one thing is certain, and that is the Immortal Physician's medical skills. It is said that the Immortal Physician has the ability to bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded. So why not let the two of them compete? Whoever has better medical skills is the real Immortal Physician."
After saying that, he raised his eyebrows at the fake doctor as if to take credit. In his heart, he completely believed that the fake doctor was the real doctor. After all, he had seen the fake doctor save people who were almost dead.
The fake healer didn't look at him, but frowned and looked in Li Muxia's direction, thinking to himself: Could this person really be the healer? After all, this person really solved the epidemic, so he couldn't help but suspect that this person's medical skills were superior to his.
Hearing Zhang Ziwen's words, Li Muxia rolled her eyes helplessly: "Bringing the dead back to life and healing bones? They're practically making her out to be a goddess."
After hearing Zhang Ziwen's words, Dongfang Jincheng thought for a moment and said, "Alright, let's do as Physician Zhang says. Whoever has the best medical skills will be the Immortal Physician."
After saying that, he glanced at the two of them and asked, "Do you two agree?"
The fake healer is now in a dilemma. If he participates, he may not be a match for Li Muxia. However, if he doesn't participate, it would be as if he admits that he is fake, which would be suspected of deceiving the emperor and could very well cost him his life.
Thinking of this, he glared at Zhang Ziwen, who was looking at him. This glare stunned Zhang Ziwen, who wondered if he had guessed wrong.
Li Muxia was quite open-minded. She didn't care about those empty titles, but she was also afraid that someone would use the name of the Immortal Healer to swindle and deceive people. She said, "Okay, I accept."
Hearing Li Muxia's words, the fake doctor became even more anxious: Could this person really be a doctor?
Seeing that the fake healer remained silent, Dongfang Jincheng asked, "And you, will you accept the challenge?"
When Dongfang Jincheng asked him this, the fake doctor felt a little guilty and nervous: "Yes, what's there to be afraid of? Let's compete."
Dongfang Jincheng: "In that case, Judge Zhang, you are the most senior here. How do you want to compete?"
Upon hearing this, Imperial Physician Zhang cupped his hands towards Dongfang Jincheng and said, “This humble servant believes that a best-of-three format is essential for physicians, as they must possess knowledge of herbs. The first round will be a competition to identify herbs by smell. The second round will be about recognizing acupoints. There are 362 acupoints on the human body, and we will see who can quickly and accurately name and locate them. As for the third round, this humble servant has heard that the Immortal Physician has a unique technique: the ability to perform cesarean section to deliver a child safely, while ensuring the safety of both mother and child. Of course, we cannot find a pregnant woman here for the time being, so why not let the Immortal Physician demonstrate his suturing technique to us? If he can do this, then he is truly the Immortal Physician.”
When the first two points were mentioned, the audience didn't react much, as these were essential skills for learners. However, upon hearing the third point, the doctors present became excited. What doctor wouldn't want to learn this technique? Even if they couldn't master it, observing it would be enjoyable.
Hearing what the fake doctor said, he became even more guilty. He had also heard of the suturing technique, but he didn't know how to do it.
Previously, Zhang Ziwen had also pestered him to demonstrate his suturing skills, but he had always declined with various excuses. It seems that he can't refuse this time.
Looking at Li Muxia, he made a plan. If he won the first two rounds, he wouldn't have to play the third round. Li Muxia looked to be only fifteen or sixteen years old, while he was almost thirty. He should know more than a young punk.
Thinking of this, he felt a little relieved and more confident, as if he had won the first two games.
Li Muxia frowned at this point: "How can we compete in this suturing?" We can't just find a few people to deliberately cut open their wounds and have them compete.
Having never seen suturing before and not knowing how to perform it, Judge Zhang asked, "Do the two physicians have any suggestions?"
Li Muxia, of course, would never harm others for the sake of the competition, and said, "How about using pork?"
After listening to Li Muxia's words, the fake healer finally spoke up, saying, "I also think that pork is more suitable."
Upon hearing this, Judge Zhang said, "In that case, I will send people down to make preparations. It would be better if Your Highness felt it was appropriate to begin the competition."
Tongfang Jincheng looked up at the sky and said, "Let's have someone prepare first, and we'll start after lunch."
And so the competition was arranged. After they finished lunch, Wen Wencai had already ordered a small arena to be set up.
When Li Muxia and her group arrived, a large number of people had already gathered below the stage.
Several seats were set up on the platform, since the referee this time was Dongfang Jincheng, and the prince couldn't be made to stand.
Once Dongfang Jincheng was seated, Judge Zhang announced the start of the competition.
The first task was to identify herbs. Judge Zhang waved his hand, and two children, each carrying a bowl of medicine, came to Li Muxia and the fake doctor.
Judge Zhang: "For the first competition, please write down the ingredients of the pills in front of you on a piece of paper. You have half an incense stick's time limit."
As soon as Zhang Yuanpan finished speaking, the two picked up the medicine bowls in front of them and smelled them in unison. Li Muxia could guess the answer just by smelling them. After all, she had smelled hundreds of kinds of herbs under the torture of her two masters. Her nose was more sensitive than a dog's.
This small county town didn't have any high-quality medicinal herbs, but the fake doctor was actually quite skilled. Like Li Muxia, he put down the medicine bowl after smelling it for a while and started writing with paper and pen.