Strongest Medical Saint

Tianhai Medical University's gymnasium.

Only competitors and those with tickets could enter, otherwise, the entire gymnasium would overflow and could not accommodate so many people.

Several dozen students from Tianhai Traditional Chinese Medicine Institute arrived, so in the end, only Tang Kexin, Xiao Yiqiu, Xu Han, Du Zheng, and other eight students got in; the rest had to wait outside.

After Shen Feng and Miao Bohou, among others, entered, Kong Xiaoxuan, who was on the side, kept glancing at him from time to time.

This selection competition had an age limit, only those under seventy years old were eligible to participate.

After all, they would be going abroad for the competition, and if one were too old, many restrictions would apply. This age restriction was set considering that in traditional medicine, older age often equates to deeper understanding. Otherwise, it might have been set to allow only those under sixty, or even under fifty.

The selection competition's judging panel was made up of three senior gentlemen, with an average age of ninety. Each one of them was once a famous divine doctor in Huaxia Country. Having them as judges, there would be no objections from the entire medical circle of Huaxia Country.

Shen Feng and Miao Bohou, among others, found seats and sat down in the gymnasium. Kong Yaonian hadn't had the chance to share some details with Shen Feng; a portion of renowned doctors recognized across Huaxia Country need not participate in the preliminary round and could directly enter the final round.

For instance, people like Cripple Hu and Sun Dong Quan had this privilege, whereas Jiang Zhongfu and Chen Jishun, among others, did not participate in this selection. Jiang Zhongfu came specifically to witness the brilliance of traditional medicine in Shen Feng's hands.

As for individuals like Shao Manhong and Li Zhenfa, they did not have as high a profile as Cripple Hu and others, so they still had to take part in the preliminary competition.

Today was only the preliminary competition; only those who passed today's preliminaries could enter the subsequent finals.

Some renowned Huaxia Country doctors, who would directly participate in the finals, did not attend today.

Shen Feng noticed Ji Yunhan and Uncle Zhong, knowing that the Ji Family becoming the sponsor of the medical skill selection competition out of the blue must have something to do with him.

Uncle Zhong and Ji Yunhan stood next to the erected platform, talking with an elderly man.

The elderly man looked very old, but his physique seemed robust! His complexion also appeared quite healthy.

He was one of the three old judges, named Qiu Baixing.

He was once known as the King of Acupuncture in Huaxia Country. It was said that his Acupuncture Technique was miraculous, but he had not practiced it in many years and was, in fact, in a state of retirement.

Over the years, Qiu Baixing had watched the decline of traditional Chinese medicine in Huaxia Country, with many medical families keeping their knowledge within their own kin and unwilling to pass it on to outsiders, contributing to the stagnation of traditional medicine's development.

Qiu Baixing wasn't from a prominent family; his medical skills were entirely self-taught.

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In his obsession with traditional medicine, he devoted himself fully to medical practice, never considering adopting disciples.

It was only in his later years that he took on a few disciples. Today, his disciples have limited achievements in medicine. Perhaps it's an issue with how he taught, or maybe his disciples' aptitude was lacking—in any case, not one of them satisfied him.

This time, he did not let his disciples participate, well aware that they did not qualify to represent Huaxia Country in the international medical competition.

Qiu Baixing hoped to see a rising star in traditional medicine in this selection competition; otherwise, if this continued, traditional medicine would inevitably face extinction one day.

Qiu Baixing had a good impression of the Ji Family; at least they had put forth so much money this time. While money might seem crass to discuss, it can sometimes inspire motivation.

After finishing his conversation with Ji Yunhan, Qiu Baixing walked up to the stage. He didn't need any assistance, indicating he probably knew quite a bit about maintaining his health.

Uncle Zhong said softly, "Eldest Miss, I've spotted that young man named Shen Feng, sitting over there to the right."

Ji Yunhan looked in the direction to her right and soon saw Shen Feng. She said, "Uncle Zhong, if Shen Feng is related to Senior Shen, then his medical skills won't be poor. This medical competition should be quite exciting."

Uncle Zhong nodded and said, "We'll find a suitable opportunity to approach him again, let's not make it too obvious."

Between their conversations.

Qiu Baixing, who had made his way to the stage, spoke into the microphone, "Everyone, those who know me are aware that I don't like to talk nonsense."

"Originally, the selection competition was divided into a Western medicine competition and a traditional Chinese medicine competition, but we feel that there are too many participants this time. Seeing so many excellent doctors in Huaxia Country really makes this old man very happy!"

"However, becoming a qualified doctor, to be seen as a famous doctor in the eyes of others, is not that simple."

"After discussions yesterday, we decided to first carry out a large-scale elimination round."

"In this elimination round, both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine participants will be mixed together."

"You all received a numbered tag when you went through the admission procedures, right? Enter different teaching buildings for the assessment according to your tag number."

"We have set up an assessment venue in a classroom on the top floor of each teaching building."@@novelbin@@

During the speech,

some numbers and corresponding assessment venues popped up on the giant screen behind Qiu Baixing.

Qiu Baixing continued, "According to the number in your hands, go to the corresponding assessment venue."

"I'll give you two minutes to remember the assessment venue you need to go to. After two minutes, contestants should make their way to the assessment venue as quickly as possible."

"Later, there will be an international competition abroad, where physical stamina is also very important, not to mention that doctors must be punctual."

"You only have ten minutes. You must reach the assessment venue within ten minutes, otherwise, you'll be considered eliminated, no matter how good your medical skills are!"

Kong Yaonian and others had no idea that the competition format had changed suddenly, and many people started discussing it.

With a cough, Qiu Baixing shouted, "I know that the assessment venues vary in distance from here, but the difference won't exceed three hundred meters. Those who don't wish to compete can leave immediately."

Upon hearing this statement,

the surroundings immediately fell silent.

Shen Feng had already gotten his tag number from Kong Yaonian and, looking at Qiu Baixing on the stage, he saw a flicker of craftiness pass through the old man's eyes.

As time ticked away second by second.

Qiu Baixing announced, "Time's up, all contestants head outside the gymnasium."

"Remember, it hasn't started yet. Once you get to the open area outside, wait for my signal to start before heading to the assessment venue."

Upon hearing this,

all contestants stood up and walked outside, and since the competition had not started, the order was still quite neat.

After all the contestants had arrived at the open area outside,

Qiu Baixing declared, "Begin!"

Almost all contestants started running instantly, but Shen Feng was leisurely, fiddling with the numbered tag in his hand, not rushing out immediately.