Supreme Emptiness

Chapter 165: Chapter 165: Who tests whom

She picked up the prescription given to her by Shangguan Sheng, incredulous.

Then she looked at the one written by Jiang Fan.

Her mouth dropped open wide enough to fit an egg.

Because the two prescriptions were extremely similar.

“Big Brother Shangguan, you, you come and take a look.” Wen Hongyao said in utter shock.

Shangguan Sheng chuckled: “What, he can write a proper prescription?”

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But, when he moved closer and took a look, the smile on his face froze.

He stared unblinkingly as Jiang Fan finished writing the prescription.

Over ninety percent of it was the same.

Only the main ingredient and a few auxiliary ingredients were different.

Shangguan Sheng grabbed the prescription, looking at it again and again in disbelief.

His old eyes looked at Jiang Fan with fear, his breathing became erratic, and he shouted: “Where did you get this?”

His first instinct was that Jiang Fan had stolen his prescription.

But no one knows this prescription except him.

Furthermore, there were still some differences between the two prescriptions.

Besides that, how could Jiang Fan possibly have this kind of prescription?

Being accused of being a thief felt bad.

Jiang Fan frowned and said: “Just tell me, can this prescription cure Elder Wen’s heart failure?”

Shangguan Sheng stared at Jiang Fan for a long time.

He reluctantly looked at the prescription and said: “My prescription is the result of three years of careful consideration.”

“It’s absolutely the most perfect combination.”

“Your prescription has three different ingredients. I won’t talk about its efficacy for now. It might even be fatal.”

Jiang Fan was speechless.

This prescription came from the “Undying Medical Book.”

He cupped his hands and said: “Its efficacy can be deduced.”

All three present were experts in the medical field.

They only needed to carefully consider a prescription to deduce about seventy to eighty percent of its efficacy.

Shangguan Sheng snorted: “You’re still not convinced?”

“Fine, let’s see how effective your prescription is.”

Wen Hongyao also started to consider and deduce.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Shangguan Sheng held the prescription for a long time without speaking.

After a while, Wen Hongyao finished deducing, showing an uncertain expression.

“Big Brother Shangguan, why do I feel like this prescription is… on par with yours?”

Shangguan Sheng’s expression was complex.

There was shock and unwillingness, but it finally turned to self-mockery.

“We’re both experts, there’s no need to flatter me.”

“This prescription is much more brilliant than mine.”

“Although only three ingredients are different, the medicine’s effectiveness is greatly improved.”

“With my prescription, it would take three years to heal. With his, it would take at most three months.”

Wen Hongyao’s lips moved.

She wanted to say something to smooth things over, but the difference between the two prescriptions was too great.

She didn’t know how to make it up.

Shangguan Sheng looked at Jiang Fan again, his gaze was no longer superior.

There was a hint of admiration.

He turned to Wen Hongyao and sighed: “No wonder someone as harsh as you cherishes him so much.”

“Even I can’t help but admire such a brilliant talent!”

Although both he and Wen Hongyao had somewhat peculiar temperaments.

That was because they were devoted to the medical path, with little regard for social niceties.

When they discovered new talent in the medical path, they felt heartfelt sympathy more than anyone.

He smiled and said: “Young man, who is your master?”

“To have such an outstanding disciple like you.”

“I won’t speak of other aspects, but in terms of this prescription, I am not as good as you.”

The supreme Divine Doctor of the Nine-Sect land, admitting to being inferior to a young man in prescription-writing.

It sounded absurd.

But it actually happened.

Jiang Fan calmly said: “I will answer that question later.”

“Before that, I would like to compare medical skills with Senior Shangguan.”

Medicine-refining technique was only part of the “Undying Medical Book.”

Being slightly better at prescription-writing did not mean much.

Medical skills were the true testament to the difference between him and Shangguan Sheng, who inherited the “Undying Medical Book!”

“Compare medical skills? With me?”

Shangguan Sheng couldn’t help but laugh and affectionately patted Jiang Fan’s head.

“Youngster, you have high aspirations.”

“The last person to challenge me was ten years ago.”

“They were a renowned expert. You, however, are just a child.”

Wen Hongyao was terrified.

She quickly said: “Jiang Fan, don’t be impudent!”

Jiang Fan had just passed Shangguan Sheng’s assessment, how could he dare to challenge his medical skills?@@novelbin@@

Truly a newborn calf not afraid of a tiger!

“It’s alright!” Shangguan Sheng was eagerly interested.

In his calm eyes, there was a long-suppressed desire for competition.

“Since you can master such an advanced prescription, your medical skills should not be too bad.”

“Fine, I’ll compare with you!”

But how should it be compared fairly?

Suddenly.

Shangguan Sheng saw the densely packed queue outside.

“Let’s do it this way.”

Shangguan Sheng pointed at them: “The two of us will each select patients with illnesses from the queue.”

“Within one incense stick’s time, whoever selects the most patients wins!”

Wen Hongyao was dumbfounded.

All the disciples present were full of vitality and stronger than oxen.

If they had any diseases, it wouldn’t be apparent from their appearance.

This requires a physician’s keen eye!

Jiang Fan nodded and said: “Fine, as Senior said.”

Upon Wen Hongyao’s shout to begin.

Jiang Fan and Shangguan Sheng jumped into the crowd.

To win, they couldn’t check each pulse individually, they had to observe the complexion to judge their health.

At this moment.

Shangguan Sheng leaped to a female disciple with a rosy complexion.

With just one look, he said: “Although your complexion is rosy, there are bloodstains in your eyes, which indicate fire toxin in your body.”

“Stand over there, I’ll give you a prescription later.”

The female disciple was astonished.

A few months ago, she was poisoned by a fire toad during training.

Since the symptoms were mild, she hadn’t paid much attention to it.

But Shangguan Sheng saw it at a glance, which filled her with admiration: “As expected from the Divine Doctor of the Nine-Sect land!”

“He lives up to his name!”

Jiang Fan saw this and felt an enormous pressure.

Shangguan Sheng’s reputation wasn’t just boasting.

He immediately scanned the disciples around and spotted a male disciple with a full head of black hair.

Jiang Fan walked over, picked up a strand of his hair with two fingers, and gently wiped it, revealing black impurities between his fingers.

“This Senior Brother, you recently consumed life-depleting Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures to forcefully increase your cultivation, didn’t you?”

“If not treated in time, it could be life-threatening. Please step aside, and I will treat you later.”

The disciple’s face changed dramatically.

To prepare for the upcoming disciple rating, he took the risk.

He thought no one would notice.

Who knew Jiang Fan could see it at a glance?!

Thus!

Amidst exclamations.

Jiang Fan and Shangguan Sheng kept moving through the disciples, picking out one by one who seemed healthy but actually had illnesses.

“Time’s up!”

Upon Wen Hongyao’s call.

They stopped.

Wen Hongyao counted the number of disciples each had brought back one by one.

After making a record, she returned with a troubled look.

Shangguan Sheng wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeves, breathing heavily: “Announce it.”

Wen Hongyao hesitated for a long time and said: “Divine Doctor Shangguan, nineteen people.”

Diagnosing the illnesses of nineteen people within one incense stick’s time, only he could do that in the entire Nine-Sect land.

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Sheng heaved a sigh of relief.

This was even higher than his record ten years ago!

He looked at Jiang Fan with a smile and said: “What about Jiang Fan? How many did he diagnose?”

“If he diagnosed five, he can take charge on his own.”

Wen Hongyao’s eyes flickered, hesitant to speak.

“What? Not even five?”

Shangguan Sheng showed a bit of disappointment.

But he still comforted Jiang Fan by patting him on the shoulder: “It’s okay, work hard, don’t let this affect your mindset.”

Wen Hongyao finally couldn’t hold back, stammering: “Big Brother Shangguan.”

“I’m not worried about Jiang Fan’s mindset.”

“I’m afraid you won’t be able to handle it.”