Bai Zihe spoke up without hesitation, his voice resonant, "I agree on his behalf!"
"Good!"
"This matter is settled!"
As soon as Bai Zihe finished speaking, Hua Tianyi eagerly chimed in, cutting off any potential refusal from Fang Yongzheng.
In reality, Fang Yongzheng had no intention of refusing.
Given his own abilities, it was highly unlikely he would ever catch up to Hua Tianyi in needle manipulation techniques.
With such a golden opportunity, and Bai Zihe willing to assist the Medical Association, he was naturally overjoyed and ready to take a bold leap.
The only uncertainty was whether Bai Zihe could truly deliver.
"President Fang."
"Please make your preparations promptly, so I can take over the Medical Association after the Martial Arts Convention concludes tomorrow."
Hua Tianyi departed with a triumphant laugh, utterly arrogant.
It was as if the Medical Association's defeat was already a foregone conclusion, and victory was within his grasp.
"I shall return those words to you."
Fang Yongzheng sneered, "Make sure everything in the Pill Tower is meticulously organized. Wait for me to take charge tomorrow!"
Their words, charged with animosity, left everyone present… utterly thrilled.
Tomorrow…
It would undoubtedly be a landmark day in the history of Chinese medicine!
Either the Medical Association would merge with the Pill Tower, adding another achievement to the latter's legacy.
Or, the Medical Association would absorb the Pill Tower, reversing fortunes and forging a new legend!
After the Pill Tower contingent departed.
Fang Yongzheng asked solemnly, "Master Bai, regarding Pu Changhao… are you truly confident of defeating him?"
As soon as he spoke, all the elders of the Medical Association pricked up their ears.
Tomorrow's battle was pivotal to the fate of the Medical Association.
Victory would bring glory.
Defeat…
Would mean losing everything and becoming a laughingstock of the entire Chinese medical community.
Bai Zihe replied with confidence, "Naturally."
"This…"
Fang Yongzheng exchanged glances with the elders, then inquired, "Master Bai, have you sparred with Pu Changhao of Da Han Ming Guo?"
"Or perhaps…"
He desperately wanted to know the source of Bai Zihe's unwavering confidence.
Bai Zihe interrupted him directly, calmly stating, "At tomorrow's Martial Arts Convention… I am invincible. They can do as they please."
His words were spoken with an air of extreme nonchalance.
Yet, the words themselves carried the weight of a thousand pounds, exuding confidence and audacity, like a thunderclap in the silent depths, deafening all who heard.
In truth.
Although Bai Zihe had never met Pu Changhao.
He had, however, encountered a figure revered as the current "National Master Hand" of Da Han Ming Guo.
Back when he was still studying on Mount Jiulong.
A physician from Da Han Ming Guo had once come seeking his Fourth Senior Sister to teach him medical arts.
This individual shared a certain connection with the Fourth Senior Sister, and his sincere attitude, kneeling for three days and three nights below Mount Jiulong, had prompted the Fourth Senior Sister to impart some superficial knowledge to him.
Little did they know.
Upon returning to Da Han Ming Guo, this person's fame skyrocketed within a month, and within three months, he had secured the esteemed position of "National Master Hand" of Da Han Ming Guo.
He, who had merely received a slight enlightenment from Bai Zihe's Fourth Senior Sister, was capable of overpowering countless physicians in Da Han Ming Guo and becoming a legend.
And Bai Zihe…
Had been taught by the Fourth Senior Sister wholeheartedly, and had surpassed his master, even earning her highest praise as a genius!
If he couldn't defeat a mere Pu Changhao…
Bai Zihe would have no face to see his Fourth Senior Sister, and might as well have extinguished his own life's purpose.
Seeing his immense confidence, yet his mysterious demeanor, Fang Yongzheng felt an itch of curiosity he couldn't scratch.
But with Bai Zihe remaining silent, he was helpless.
He could only pray silently.
Hoping, that Bai Zihe truly possessed the strength he claimed.
Bai Zihe walked back with Yao Ke'er.
"Little Junior Brother…"
On the way, Yao Ke'er cautioned, "Hua Tianyi, the Sect Master of the Pill Tower, is not only a master of medicine but also highly accomplished in martial arts."
"If you do indeed defeat Pu Changhao tomorrow and have to face Hua Tianyi, you must be extremely careful."
Yao Ke'er harbored no doubts about Bai Zihe's medical skills.
However.
Yao Ke'er had spent a considerable time at the Pill Tower and knew it quite well.
She feared Bai Zihe might be at a disadvantage.
Bai Zihe replied dismissively, "Understood."
Yao Ke'er frowned and sighed, "Little Junior Brother, Hua Tianyi's achievements stem from entering the path of martial arts through medicine, and then validating his medical practice with martial arts."
"Based on my estimation…"
"Hua Tianyi should possess the strength of a Grandmaster."
Lin Tianxuan said absentmindedly, "Mm."
Grandmaster…
Meaningless!
Seeing his apparent lack of concern, Yao Ke'er, despite her anxiety, could only let it be.
"Little Junior Brother, there is one more thing."
Yao Ke'er continued, her tone shifting slightly, "I plan to visit home. During this period, please be cautious on your own."
Bai Zihe sensed something and asked, "Seventh Senior Sister, are you keeping something from me?"
He was particularly sensitive to such matters now.