"What is it?"
Seeing Wan Yunting's inexplicable actions, Weng Dehai, Ye Hongzhang, Ye Zhaohui, and the others around them showed confused expressions.
Gu Yuanbai, Jiang Yichun, and the others on stage were also curious, but since Wan Yunting had his back to them, they couldn't see what he was showing Gu Shiren.
"This…!"
Upon seeing the exquisitely carved, dark green jade pendant that Wan Yunting wore around his neck, Gu Shiren's old eyes widened, revealing a hint of confusion. Yet, he found the jade pendant very familiar, as if he had seen it somewhere before…
"Isn't it just an ordinary piece of jade? Why are you showing it to us, Wan Yunting? Trying to show off that you have a jade pendant?"
Ye Zhaohui and the others, completely unaware of what the dark green jade pendant around Wan Yunting's neck was, couldn't help but sneer dismissively. "Looking at your jade, it's probably only at the glutinous rice level, right?"
"Then look at my Guanyin jade. This is made from ice-grade material and carved by Master Wu, a renowned sculptor. Its market value is at least several million!"
"Wow, millions!"
Looking at Ye Zhaohui proudly displaying a beautifully carved Guanyin jade pendant he wore around his neck, Dong Yuanlang next to him exclaimed in flattery. "Young Master Ye, that Wu Zhengmao is a master in the sculpting world. He usually turns people away, but you managed to get a Guanyin jade from Master Wu, and it's ice-grade material, truly exquisite!"
"Of course."
Praise from Dong Yuanlang made Ye Zhaohui even more conceited. "Master Wu is friends with my grandfather. If it weren't for that connection, he wouldn't have carved it for me."
This compliment, which also included Ye Hongzhang, made the old man puff up with pride.
The scene caused the surrounding people to point fingers and whisper. Some cursed inwardly, while others secretly envied the Ye family's wealth. How could an ordinary person wear a jade worth millions around their neck?
"Kid, quickly put away your broken jade pendant. Aren't you embarrassed?"
Ye Zhaohui disdainfully glanced at Wan Yunting and sneered, "Looking at your poor appearance, you probably can't afford ice-grade jade like mine. However…"
"Shut up!"
In the next second, Gu Shiren turned and angrily rebuked the still-speaking Ye Zhaohui. He seemed to have thought of something, and his small frame moved forward excitedly by two steps. He examined the dark green jade pendant on Wan Yunting's neck, then his old eyes widened, and he tremblingly pointed at the jade pendant, exclaiming excitedly, "It's him, it's him! Young man, who, who are you?"
Seeing Gu Shiren's excited old face and trembling small body, Ye Hongzhang, Ye Zhaohui, Weng Dehai, Dong Yuanlang, and Gu Shiren's grandson Gu Zichen were all stunned.
Gu Yuanbai, Jiang Yichun, Ding Huixiang, Meng Kang, Deng Hongsheng on stage, and everyone present below looked at Gu Shiren with confusion, not understanding why he had suddenly become so emotional.
What was the dark green jade pendant that Wan Yunting wore around his neck?
"Mr. Gu, can we talk privately now?" Wan Yunting put away the jade pendant, buttoned his shirt, and smiled at Gu Shiren.
"Good, good, good, let's talk outside…"
Gu Shiren, excited, immediately grabbed Wan Yunting and walked towards the exit of the conference room.
"Grandpa…"
Gu Zichen wanted to follow, but Gu Shiren scolded him, "You stay here, and no one else follow!"
This sudden change left everyone present dumbfounded, unable to comprehend what was happening.
Gu Yuanbai and Jiang Yichun on stage exchanged glances. Weng Dehai and Ye Hongzhang also looked at Gu Shiren doubtfully as he dragged Wan Yunting out of the conference room, leaving everyone in the hall utterly bewildered…
After leaving the conference room, Gu Shiren and Wan Yunting went to a small balcony at the end of the corridor outside. No one followed them.
"Quick, tell me, how did you get that jade pendant?"
Gu Shiren's old eyes were wide open, staring intently at Wan Yunting. His small body exuded a powerful 'qi' that surprised even Wan Yunting, who didn't expect the old man to have such strong energy.
"This jade pendant was left to me by my master!"
Wan Yunting was not intimidated by the invisible pressure Gu Shiren deliberately released. He said calmly.
"What did you say?"
This time, Gu Shiren's old face was filled with shock and disbelief as he gazed at Wan Yunting. "You are his disciple?"
"Yes, his only disciple!" Wan Yunting nodded.
"Impossible. How can you prove you are his disciple?" Gu Shiren was agitated and shook his head in disbelief.
Then Wan Yunting recited, "For madness that causes violent symptoms, thirteen acupuncture points must be recognized. When needling, start with Guigong, then Guixin, all responsive. Seek them one by one from head to toe. Men start from the left, women from the right!"
"This, this is the incantation for the Thirteen Ghost Needles…"
Gu Shiren was shocked. His old eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Wan Yunting, excitedly saying, "You, you are truly Mr. Gongsun's direct disciple?"
"Precisely."
Wan Yunting nodded solemnly.
Gu Shiren's old face was dazed. He recalled the past, and his old eyes turned slightly red. He looked at Wan Yunting excitedly, "I never thought that after so many years, I would see Mr. Gongsun again. Tell me quickly, where is he now? Take me to see him…"
Facing Gu Shiren's excited mood, Wan Yunting's expression dimmed, and he sighed softly, "My master passed away a while ago!"
"What…"
Gu Shiren was so shocked that his body swayed, and his legs stumbled, almost falling. Fortunately, he leaned back against the balcony railing. Wan Yunting was also startled and wanted to reach out to help him, but upon hearing of Mr. Gongsun's death, Gu Shiren fell into utter despair, tears streaming down his face. "Mr. Gongsun, I searched for you for decades, only to hear the news of your passing in the end…"
Watching Gu Shiren weep sorrowfully, Wan Yunting also sighed helplessly.
It seemed that his master, the Ghost Hand Divine Doctor, had a significant impact on Gu Shiren back then.
"Where is Mr. Gongsun buried?"
After weeping for a moment and regaining his composure, Gu Shiren wiped his tears and asked excitedly.
"In the cemetery outside the city." Wan Yunting replied.
"Let's go, take me there now…"
Gu Shiren grabbed Wan Yunting, wanting him to take him to see Mr. Gongsun's grave immediately.
"Mr. Gu, the meeting is still ongoing."
Wan Yunting held his hand and spoke preemptively.
Gu Shiren paused, turned to look at him, and asked, "Are you with Gu Yuanbai now?"
"Yes."
Wan Yunting nodded and said, "I proposed to establish the Lingnan Province Traditional Chinese Medicine Association!"
This time Gu Shiren was surprised. His old brows furrowed, recalling the past events. Although he didn't understand why Mr. Gongsun had suddenly disappeared, his disappearance was definitely related to the Sima family!
"I understand."
Gu Shiren looked at Wan Yunting and said, "You want me not to obstruct Gu Yuanbai from establishing the Lingnan Traditional Chinese Medicine Association."
"Yes."
Wan Yunting nodded, his expression solemn, and he said earnestly, "This is my master's dying wish, and I must fulfill it for him!"
These words made Gu Shiren lower his head in silence for a full minute before finally looking up and saying to Wan Yunting, "Let's go, we're going in…"