As this resounding voice fell, everyone's gaze involuntarily turned towards the entrance of the convention hall. Several men in suits walked in.
"Who are you?" Luo Lin frowned. As a doctor, how could she not know about Imperial Physicians? This was an exclusive Chinese title and the highest honor for a physician.
"The Imperial Physician Review Committee. I am also the president of the Chinese Medical Association, Du Jinglong," the middle-aged man in the lead introduced himself with a smile.
At his words, the entire hall erupted in an uproar.
"Imperial Physician?"
"Applying for Imperial Physician qualification?"
"How is that possible? He's so young?"
"I heard the youngest to become an Imperial Physician was Li Zhongfu back then, and he was forty."
"..."
Everyone was extremely shocked, almost disbelieving. Li Se, at only twenty years old, actually had the qualification to apply for Imperial Physician. What kind of joke was this?
Even though it was just a qualification, being able to be reviewed by the committee was enough to prove Li Se's medical skills. Nothing could prove it better than this.
One had to know that some people only obtained the qualification and never became Imperial Physicians, yet they could still boast for over a decade.
This was the charm of an Imperial Physician!
Just the application qualification alone could make someone proud for half a lifetime.
"President Du, are you saying he has the qualification to apply for Imperial Physician?" Luo Lin asked incredulously.
"Of course!" Du Jinglong smiled, walked up to Li Se, and patted his shoulder. "Young man, you're very good. Both Imperial Physician Sun and Imperial Physician Li have recommended you. Perform well in this duel; this is also an assessment by our Imperial Physician Review Committee!"
Li Se was somewhat surprised. He knew he had been recommended by two Imperial Physicians, but the arrival of the Imperial Physician Review Committee had truly exceeded his expectations and was something he hadn't anticipated. This made him wonder if someone was behind all of this.
Du Jinglong then looked at Luo Lin and smiled slightly. "May I ask if a doctor with the qualification to apply for Imperial Physician in China is eligible to duel with Western medicine practitioners like yourselves?"
Imperial Physician was the highest honor for Chinese doctors, and this application qualification was not ordinary. Du Jinglong's question was quite sharp. If the American Medical Association were to still say it was against the rules, then it wouldn't just be denying Li Se, but the Imperial Physicians of China!
"Of course, he is eligible!" Luo Lin replied with a smile.
Charles's expression was somewhat gloomy, but he couldn't refute it at this moment.
Cheng Wenhan was stunned. He never imagined that Li Se, at such a young age, would have achieved so much. Feelings of unwillingness and resentment surged within him. He originally thought he was outstanding enough, being a member of the American Medical Association at such a young age, but he never expected to be thoroughly outshone by Li Se.
Even though he had lived in the United States all these years, he knew how much weight the title of Imperial Physician carried. Even if Li Se ultimately failed to become an Imperial Physician, this qualification alone was beyond his reach.
Wei Lao San smiled and said, "Xueru, this Li brother is truly outstanding, possessing the qualification to apply for Imperial Physician. You must seize the opportunity and not let him be snatched away by other women."
Wei Lao San understood perfectly what an Imperial Physician represented. Even if Li Se didn't become one, he felt he was qualified enough to be his grandson-in-law, let alone now having the Imperial Physician application qualification.
Wei Xueru's pretty face blushed slightly, and her beautiful eyes fixed on Li Se with a hint of admiration.
As the matter of the medical practice qualification certificate had taken some time, Luo Lin said to Li Se, "Since you said you can make him stand up immediately, please begin your treatment."
Li Se once again approached the patient. The silver needles appeared in his hand, all of them Qi Yu Needles.
Du Jinglong, as the president of the Chinese Medical Association and the head of the Imperial Physician Review Committee, naturally possessed excellent medical skills. Upon seeing Li Se's move, he was slightly surprised, "Qi Yu Needles!"
"President, this is the patient's condition." Someone next to him handed Du Jinglong a document.
After Du Jinglong read the patient's condition, his brow furrowed. "In this situation, the treatment methods of Traditional Chinese Medicine are conservative, only able to regulate the body, and it's a long process. It's impossible to stand up in a short period. If this young man succeeds, he might directly become an Imperial Physician!"
Li Se was now fully focused. He performed the Tian Yi Nine Needles, a total of nine needles. The first needle, the second needle, the third needle... until the ninth needle was placed.
"Ah!" The patient suddenly cried out in pain.
"Something's wrong!" This was everyone's first thought.
But Luo Lin's expression changed. Previously, their Western medicine diagnosis had determined the patient's legs to be in a state of death. Yet now, the patient could feel pain, which meant his sensation had returned.
Heavens!
This is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Du Jinglong's expression also changed, his breathing becoming somewhat rapid. "It's actually the Tian Yi Nine Needles!"
"President, what is the Tian Yi Nine Needles?" someone nearby asked curiously.
"The Tian Yi Nine Needles is a long-lost acupuncture technique, also known as the Nine Needles of Defying Heaven. Three needles to restore life, three needles to regenerate flesh, three needles to grow bone; truly changing one's fate against heaven!" Du Jinglong took a deep breath, never expecting to witness such a technique in his lifetime.
At the same time.
Beijing.
The Li family.
Li Zhongfu was watching the screen of his laptop. When he saw Li Se performing the Tian Yi Nine Needles, he couldn't help but stand up, his aged face etched with disbelief.
"Dad, is this the Tian Yi Nine Needles?" Li Shengguo asked with a slight frown.
"That's right!" Li Zhongfu nodded. "This is our Li family's ancestral acupuncture technique. To this day, I have only mastered the seventh needle. Yet this kid has mastered all nine needles. It's just that his internal energy is a bit lacking; otherwise, with these nine needles, the patient would be able to stand up immediately."
Li Shengguo's eyes lit up. "It seems he is a descendant of our Li family."
They shared the same surname, looked quite similar, and now he knew the Li family's ancestral acupuncture technique. This was enough to explain everything.
Li Shengguo's eyes held a touch of fervor, his thoughts unspoken.
Li Zhongfu laughed heartily. "Truly, the younger generation surpasses the old. We in the Li family don't even have the complete Tian Yi Nine Needles, and now I witness it in a young descendant. I have no regrets in this life; no regrets!"
"Dad, if nothing unexpected happens, after this duel concludes, he should be able to become an Imperial Physician. Should I immediately send someone to bring him back?" Li Shengguo was already impatient.
Li Zhongfu glanced at Li Shengguo and said faintly, "Arrange it yourself. I don't want to interfere with such matters now, but..."
"But what?" Li Shengguo asked.
Li Zhongfu revealed a meaningful smile. "Whether it's a sheep entering a wolf's den, or a tiger entering a wolf pack, who ends up as prey is yet to be determined."
Upon hearing this, Li Shengguo's expression subtly changed, and he couldn't help but fix his gaze on Li Se on the screen...