Chapter 202: Strong Counterattack!

Chapter 202: Chapter 202: Strong Counterattack!

A woman with an enchanting appearance, a young man with a gloomy look in his eyes, and a short elderly man sporting a straight, thin mustache. Beside William Dodge stood another young woman dressed in a women’s suit. She was dignified, graceful, and possessed a refined air, though her expression was tinged with arrogance.

Luo Qingli narrowed her eyes. "I did a brief investigation. The woman in the suit next to Mr. William is Lu Jue, a daughter from the direct lineage of the Capital Lu Family. She’s his assistant for this trip to Divine Land."

"The one with the thin mustache is Miyamoto Hayashi, and the young man is Sato Taka. They’re both from the Ghost Medical Sect of Yang Country and have opened a medical hall in Zhonghai."

"Old Li said they are likely the ones the Ghost Medical Sect sent to Divine Land."

"I haven’t inquired about the other woman."

Zhang Yaqing laughed. "That woman’s name is Jin Nanxi. She was originally a citizen of the Southern Country before joining the Ghost Medical Sect of Yang Country. She then used the sect to get into the International Medical Alliance."

"It’s actually quite easy to recognize the women from her country; most of them have gone under the knife, all cut from the same mold."

Chen Xiao nodded. "It seems you’ve done quite a bit of research."

"Know your enemy, know yourself, and you will win a hundred battles," Zhang Yaqing said, taking a sip of her red wine.

Chen Xiao’s tone turned icy. "The people with William Dodge are all from the Ghost Medical Sect of Yang Country. It seems they haven’t come to this Traditional Chinese Medicine Exchange Conference with good intentions."

"Of course not," Xu Yanran said coldly. "Those bastards love to pull sneaky tricks! Besides, their opening branches in Divine Land is definitely about more than just making money and gaining prestige!"

Chen Xiao had a feeling that Xu Yanran was hiding something from him, but he didn’t ask any further.

He would find out when the time was right.

"Let’s go see what the commotion is about." Chen Xiao and his group made their way toward the center of the crowd.

Just then, Bai Yutang stuck to them like glue. "Qingli, Miss Lu has arrived. Shall I introduce you?"

"No need."

Luo Qingli shook her head dismissively.

She and Lu Rugao were like fire and water. Since Lu Jue was Lu Wangge’s cousin, hoping for her help was nothing more than a dream. They would have to rely on themselves.

Stung by Luo Qingli’s blunt refusal, Bai Yutang grew even more embarrassed. "Are you sure? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

"Thank you for your kind intentions, Senior, but we can handle things from here on our own," Luo Qingli said calmly. "Senior, I’m grateful that you got me into the venue for this Traditional Chinese Medicine Exchange Conference."

"I’ll treat you to dinner some other day, and I will also repay you for the tickets."

Bai Yutang flew into a rage out of embarrassment. "Luo Qingli! Are you just going to burn the bridge now that you’ve crossed it?"

Luo Qingli took a deep breath. "Senior, while tickets for the conference are hard to come by, I could have gotten one myself. You were the one who swore you could help, which is why I didn’t make my own arrangements."

"I also made it very clear back then that I would repay you double for any expenses you incurred!"

"How is that burning the bridge?"

Bai Yutang’s fists clenched as he struggled to control his emotions.

Luo Qingli’s actions were clearly drawing a line between them. The frustration of his failed pursuit made him feel utterly humiliated.

"Do I, Bai Yutang, look like I need that little bit of money?" Bai Yutang fumed. "What angers me is that you’ve trampled all over my goodwill!"

Luo Qingli took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. "I did indeed receive your help here in Zhonghai, Senior, but I would do the same for you if you were to visit Yuncheng City."

"That’s just basic courtesy between friends."

"If you feel I owe you anything, you can make a list, and I will repay you in full!"

With those words, Luo Qingli turned and left.

Bai Yutang stood frozen in place, like a clown. The burning stares from the people around him made him wish he could find a hole to crawl into.

Damn it! Bitch, so you’re playing me? If that’s how you want it, don’t blame me for being ruthless! I’m going to ruin your day!

Meanwhile, the formalities involving Li Zhengming and the others had concluded.

William Dodge spoke in fluent Mandarin, "I’ve heard that today you will show me the wonders of Divine Land’s traditional Chinese medicine, and I’m very much looking forward to it."

Li Zhengming smiled. "Mr. William! It is our honor to demonstrate our medical skills for you!"

William Dodge laughed again. "Traditional Chinese medicine is miraculous, and I like it very much! But you have an old saying in Divine Land: seeing is believing. I would still like to witness it for myself!"

"Previously, within our International Medical Alliance, there have been several competitions of traditional Chinese medical skills, but doctors from Divine Land were always overshadowed by those from Yang Country."

"This has led many to question the medical arts of Divine Land, believing they have declined and will be surpassed by Yang Country. However, I hope you can give me a surprise today!"

William Dodge’s words were very direct, causing Li Zhengming and the others to look embarrassed.

After taking a deep breath, Li Zhengming stated deliberately, "Rest assured, Mr. William. Our Divine Land is vast, with abundant resources and a wealth of talent! While we may no longer have peerless divine doctors like Hua Tuo or Li Shizhen in this era, we are by no means comparable to certain tiny, insignificant nations!"

At that moment, Sato Taka sneered, "Talk is cheap. In the recent medical competitions, your Divine Land has been utterly crushed by our Yang Country! The older generation’s skills are inferior, and the younger generation is full of hacks. How laughable that you still dare to run your mouth in front of Mr. William!"

Jin Nanxi also laughed. "Although it’s called Chinese medicine, according to our Southern Country’s historical records, it’s very likely that Chinese medicine actually originated from our Southern Country."

"You People of Shenzhou stole the intellectual achievements of our Southern Country’s ancestors and renamed it Chinese medicine. However, we in the Southern Country can’t be bothered to argue about the past."

"But now, Chinese medicine in Divine Land has declined; it’s far from being a match for that of Yang Country."

"Why are you so unwilling to admit this fact?"

"Is it that difficult to acknowledge that Yang Country’s medicine is superior to yours?"

"Mr. William is being gracious by giving you a chance to perform today. That is your honor! But to think you can use this opportunity to overshadow our Ghost Medical Sect... you’re dreaming!"

Jin Nanxi’s words immediately provoked the anger of everyone present.

Did this woman have no shame? Chinese medicine, originating from *their* Southern Country? How could she say such a thing with a straight face?

Just then, a playful voice cut in, "Chinese medicine originates from your Southern Country? Why don’t you say I gave birth to your father? Or that your mother and your son gave birth to your grandmother?"

The crude insult was met with dead silence. After a brief pause, the crowd erupted into laughter, followed by a wave of applause!

Who is this genius?

That mouth was so vicious, Jin Nanxi’s face was practically twisting with rage.

Jin Nanxi snapped, "Are all People of Shenzhou so uncultured? Don’t you know how to speak like a human?"

Chen Xiao slowly approached, a faint smile on his lips. "We have a saying in Divine Land: speak a human language to humans, and a dog’s language to dogs. What I just spoke was the language of dogs."

Jin Nanxi’s eyes blazed with anger as she stepped forward and glared at Chen Xiao. "Who are you calling a dog?"

"Whoever responds."

As he spoke, Chen Xiao took two steps back, frowning and making a gagging motion. "Stay away from me. The smell of kimchi, watermelon rinds, and the sour stench of some gynecological disease coming off you... it’s truly overwhelming."

"If your Ghost Medical Sect is so great, can’t it even cure your bad breath and gynecological issues?"