Chapter 1025 Elder Zhang Arrives
Leading the group was an elderly man of considerable age.
His hair, streaked with gray, was meticulously combed.
He wore a grey-white centipede patterned robe, exuding an air of competence.
Upon seeing the elder, Song Yanwang was taken aback, then he chuckled proudly, "President Zhang, it's too kind of you to come in person for such a minor matter."
The leading elder was none other than the current President, Elder Zhang!
He had previously served as acting president and was formally appointed president of the Jiangnan Province Medical Association half a month ago.
While Elder Zhang was a generation younger than him in terms of seniority, he was, nonetheless, the head of the association.
"Song Yanwang..."
Elder Zhang heard this and his expression turned one of wry amusement as he greeted him.
Having just learned that Song Yanwang intended to seal the Renxin Medical Clinic, he had immediately brought his people and rushed over personally.
Recently, Chen Xuan had been causing an astonishing amount of stir. Even as the president of the Jiangnan Province Medical Association, he felt a tremor of apprehension. Yet, Chen Xuan was still vibrant and lively, with even the provincial governor willing to support him. It was easy to imagine Chen Xuan's influence was absolutely extraordinary!
Setting aside his influence, even if only for curing his persistent ailment, he had to come personally.
"It's good you're here. Seal the Renxin Medical Clinic immediately!" Song Yanwang declared, then glanced at Chen Xuan, "This fellow even assaulted someone. Have them arrested too. And ensure they are severely punished."
Even facing Elder Zhang, Song Yanwang maintained his imposing demeanor, indicating his status was far from ordinary.
Elder Zhang smiled, "Song Yanwang, is there some misunderstanding between you and Mr. Chen?"
Song Yanwang glanced at Chen Xuan and frowned slightly, "You know this fellow?"
"To be perfectly candid, Mr. Chen is the new Medicine King of Jiangnan Province, his medical skills are incredibly impressive!"
Elder Zhang introduced with a smile.
"Medicine King? Heh, President Zhang, it seems your Medical Association is becoming increasingly negligent, actually appointing such a brute as Medicine King. I suggest you revoke this man's Medicine King title immediately!"
Song Yanwang scoffed.
He now understood clearly that Elder Zhang's visit was not to seal the Renxin Medical Clinic at all, but merely to mediate.
The stark contrast left Song Yanwang feeling extremely displeased.
"Elder Zhang is joking. Everyone has witnessed Mr. Chen's medical skills. He truly possesses exceptional talent."
"Hmph!"
Song Yanwang snorted a few times, "President Zhang, I advise you to seal the Renxin Medical Clinic as soon as possible!"
Elder Zhang showed a hint of a troubled expression and said, "Song Yanwang, I believe there might truly be a misunderstanding in this matter."
"So, President Zhang is unwilling to seal the Renxin Medical Clinic?"
Song Yanwang sneered a few times.
Elder Zhang fell silent, then after a moment, said, "I apologize, but I cannot comply!"
"Fine, you said it yourself. There will come a day when you beg me!"
With that, Song Yanwang looked at his granddaughter, Song Ran, and said, "Ran'er, let's go!"
Song Ran could only nod obediently. However, when she looked at Chen Xuan, her eyes held a hint of hatred.
But she knew that with President Zhang present today, the Renxin Medical Clinic could not be sealed, nor could Chen Xuan be dealt with.
Hateful!
She hadn't expected President Zhang to offend her grandfather for a mere Jiangnan Medicine King!
The title of Jiangnan Medicine King was actually quite significant, but compared to the living fossil, Song Yanwang, it was considerably less.
"Song Yanwang, if you can't cure your granddaughter's face, you can come beg me. Perhaps I'll show mercy and prevent your beautiful granddaughter from becoming an ugly monster!"
At this moment, Chen Xuan smiled faintly.
"Beg you? What a joke!"
A cold glint shot from Song Yanwang's eyes.
He himself was a divine physician. He hadn't treated his granddaughter's illness because he hadn't been present. Now that he was, why would he need Chen Xuan to treat her? Wasn't that an insult to him?
After speaking, Song Yanwang left the Renxin Medical Clinic with Song Ran.
Chen Xuan remained noncommittal.
However, he was confident that Song Yanwang would come begging him, as it was an illness that no ordinary doctor could cure, involving what was called Feng Shui metaphysics.
"Thank you, Elder Zhang!"
Elder Lu quickly expressed his gratitude.
If not for Elder Zhang's steadfastness, the Renxin Medical Clinic might have been shut down today.
"Elder Lu, you're too kind. The Renxin Medical Clinic is a beacon for the traditional Chinese medicine community in Jiangnan Province. If it were to close, it would disappoint many patients suffering from difficult diseases."
Elder Zhang laughed heartily.
Indeed, during this period, under Chen Xuan's guidance, Elder Lu and others' medical skills had improved rapidly. They had cured many complex illnesses, and the reputation of the Renxin Medical Clinic had soared.
After speaking, Elder Zhang looked at Chen Xuan, "Mr. Chen, I have offended Song Yanwang this time, and I've stirred up quite a bit of trouble."
"Oh?"
Chen Xuan glanced at Elder Zhang.
Elder Zhang said calmly, "Mr. Chen, to be frank, the King of Korean Medicine is coming to Jiangnan Province, and I need someone to contend with him. Song Yanwang's medical skills are superb, and he is precisely the person I need."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan understood why Song Yanwang had been so arrogant.
He smiled slightly, "It seems I have caused Elder Zhang some trouble."
Elder Zhang smiled, "It's not too much trouble. Another divine physician has already agreed to challenge the Korean doctor. In terms of strength, he is not inferior to Song Yanwang."
Elder Lu's heart stirred, and he quickly said, "Could it be Divine Needle Fang?"
In the entire Jiangnan Province, only Divine Needle Fang could be compared to Song Yanwang. Both were propagators and creators of traditional Chinese medicine in Jiangnan Province, truly towering figures in the TCM world. Compared to them, those like Elder Lu and Elder Zhang were slightly inferior.
"Precisely Divine Needle Fang!"
"Divine Needle Fang, with his silver needles, moves as if by magic. If he steps forward, even the King of Korean Medicine will be routed!"
"Let's hope so."
Despite saying this, Elder Zhang seemed quite confident, his face full of smiles.
"Mr. Chen, Elder Lu, I shall not disturb you further. I will take my leave now!"
Elder Zhang smiled, showing no arrogance. After resolving the matter, he left amidst the farewells of Elder Lu and the others.
"Mr. Chen, you said just now that Song Yanwang couldn't cure that young lady's face, is that true?"
Young Master Lu sidled up with a mischievous grin, his face filled with gossip.
One had to know that Song Yanwang was a figure as venerable as a living fossil in Jiangnan Province. When his grandfather, Divine Physician Lu, was studying medicine, Song Yanwang was already renowned throughout Jiangnan Province.
He couldn't cure such a minor ailment?
Yet, he felt that Chen Xuan was not the type to boast, so he was extremely curious.
Chen Xuan thought for a moment and then nodded thoughtfully, "You are correct."
"Ah? Impossible?"
"Let me put it this way: that uncouth girl's illness has exceeded the scope of medicine. Even if Song Yanwang is the foremost divine physician in Xia Kingdom, he is in a completely different league. No matter how skilled he is, it would be useless."
Chen Xuan smiled faintly.
It was like being the top scorer in science, but encountering obscure liberal arts questions like poetry and lyrics; you might not be able to answer them.
In the end, it had nothing to do with Song Yanwang's medical skill level.
"I don't quite understand either, but if Song Yanwang comes begging, our Renxin Medical Clinic will gain a lot of prestige!"
Young Master Lu, understanding only half of it, still believed Chen Xuan wholeheartedly and said excitedly.
Song Yanwang was practically a living fossil in Jiangnan Province's medical community. If he came begging for treatment, it would be incredibly impressive.