"It seems that this Rejuvenation Pavilion had planned everything well in advance," said an elderly mber of the Mu Family with tightly furrowed brows.
"Moreover, the entourage to Rejuvenation Pavilion this ti includes Che Taiming, the young master of the Che Corporation. As soon as he arrived in Capital City, he leveraged the strength of the Che Corporation to contact over a dozen press and dia outlets, and there were also a lot of foreign journalists."
"Obviously, they want to make this exchange challenge known to everyone and create a massive public opinion. If we lose, I’m afraid it will deal a huge blow to our Huaxia traditional Chinese dicine," continued that mber of the Mu Family.
"The most critical issue is that both Huaxia traditional Chinese dicine and Goryeo dicine are applying for the status of World Intangible Cultural Heritage. Due to the similarities between Goryeo dicine and traditional Chinese dicine, there’s been an ongoing debate over the true lineage of dical tradition. If we were to lose at this ti, it would likely have a significant impact."
For a mont, everyone in the Mu Family hall had their brows tightly knit as they pondered in silence, now realizing the gravity of the situation.
"What’s there to fear? If Rejuvenation Pavilion has a disciple, don’t tell our Mu Family lacks talented youngsters. Jian Chun has been deeply influenced by his father’s teachings since he was young, his dical expertise is exquisite, and he has an abundance of experience. Surely defeating Chi Anxu will not be difficult," Mu Yunlong spoke calmly.
"Family Head, although young master Jian Chun’s dical skills are outstanding among his peers, to be honest, there’s still a gap compared to that disciple from Rejuvenation Pavilion, and we must not lose this ti. We must have absolute certainty," the Mu Family mber who had spoken earlier said with a heavy voice.
Upon hearing this, Mu Yunlong’s expression turned sowhat unsightly, his gaze flickering.
"Elder, Rejuvenation Pavilion has sent over a letter." At that mont, a butler from the Mu Family quickly entered the hall, holding a letter in his hand.
"Let take a look," Mu Qingsong said while taking the letter and scanning it, his brows furrowing imdiately. Everyone watched Mu Qingsong’s reaction and began to silently guess the content of the letter.
"What’s wrong, Father? What does Rejuvenation Pavilion say in the letter?" Mu Yunlong couldn’t help but ask.
Mu Qingsong put away the letter and said solemnly, "This is a challenge letter from Rejuvenation Pavilion. They will bring their disciple to Rejuvenation Pavilion tomorrow for an exchange competition between the younger generations of Goryeo dicine and traditional Chinese dicine. They have requested that we, Huaxia, send a young person no older than twenty-five to compete against their disciple."
"It seems Rejuvenation Pavilion really ca prepared," the mbers of the Mu Family discussed among themselves.
"Mu Feng, what do you think we should do about this?" Mu Qingsong’s gaze shifted to Mu Feng, who rember was the elderly figure Ye Luo t in Zhonghai. This man was considered the strongest in dical skill within the Mu Family apart from Mu Qingsong himself, holding considerable sway in the family just behind Mu Qingsong and Mu Yunlong.
Mu Feng’s eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke, "Elder, this competition carries great significance, and the fact that Rejuvenation Pavilion has chosen to hold it there is a clear provocation against our entire Mu Family. If we were to lose, it wouldn’t just be Huaxia traditional Chinese dicine that would suffer a severe blow; the reputation of our Mu Family as a family of dical expertise would also be greatly tarnished. Although this is rely an exchange among the younger generation, it now represents the reputation and legitimacy of the competition between traditional Chinese dicine and Goryeo dicine."
Having said that, Mu Feng paused before continuing, "And now, Rejuvenation Pavilion has the confidence to send its disciple to challenge us, clearly having researched Huaxia’s younger generation in the dical community, or even specifically the talented youths of our Mu Family’s younger generation."
"Clearly, he is very confident that his disciple can overco the strongest dical practitioner of our younger Mu Family generation, Master Jian Chun," said the speaker, "which is why he has co to engage in this contest. So, if we want to win this contest, we cannot send out Master Jian Chun."
"Oh, then who do you think we should send, Mu Feng?" Mu Qingsong’s eyes calmly fixed on Mu Feng.
"I have a candidate, and that is Ye Luo," Mu Feng said gravely.
"Mu Feng, is the Ye Luo you’re talking about the one who stole the show at Situ Family’s birthday banquet?" One of the Mu family elders couldn’t help but ask.
Mu Feng nodded, "Back in Zhonghai, Master Jian Chun once competed with Ye Luo, and in the end, he was narrowly defeated by this young man. Moreover, this young man’s acupuncture skills are incredibly exquisite and miraculous; even I find them inscrutable."
"Furthermore, he even cured the serious illness of Elder Qin previously—a clear testant that Ye Luo’s dical skills are incredibly powerful, possibly matching any of us here. Hence, if he represents us in the battle, we surely have great confidence and assurance."
Imdiately, the mbers of the Mu Family began to discuss animatedly, all talking about Ye Luo.
"Elder Mu Feng, isn’t this inappropriate? After all, this contest is a challenge between our Mu Family and the Valley. If we let soone from outside the family compete, we might win, but it will still tarnish the reputation of our Mu Family. Wouldn’t it suggest that our younger generation is incompetent?" Mu Yunlong said, furrowing his brows deeply.
"Yet, this would defend the honor of Huaxia’s traditional dicine and affirm the rightful place of Huaxian traditional dicine in the dical community. Compared to that, what is a slight dent in the Mu Family’s reputation? Ultimately, this is the reality, and there is nothing for us to reject," Mu Feng said mildly.
"Mu Feng is right. This matter concerns not only the Mu Family’s reputation but more importantly, the prestige of Huaxia’s traditional dicine. There must be no slip-ups. I’ve seen Ye Luo’s acupuncture techniques myself—they are exceptionally powerful, and even I am no match for him."
"With him competing against the disciple from the Valley, I believe he will surely win. However, we’re still unsure if he will agree. Therefore, I will personally extend him an invitation to join this contest," Mu Qingsong declared with a grave voice.
Mu Yunlong’s eyes showed a hint of surprise, as he said, "Father, with your status, personally inviting a junior... it seems quite inappropriate."
"Let’s not concern ourselves with that at this mont. This youngster has harbored so grievances against our Mu Family because of what happened with Jian Chun. For the honor of Huaxia’s traditional dicine, I must go myself. Otherwise, it would be pointless sending anyone else," Mu Qingsong spoke with a somber expression.
In a room of the Mu Family, Mu Jian Chun was shocked to learn that Ye Luo would be the one competing against the disciple of the Korean dical master from the Valley. His face quickly filled with rage.
"Father, why is this? Shouldn’t I be the one to compete? I am the one with the strongest dical skills among the younger generation of our Mu Family. Why should this outsider be the one to compete?" Mu Jian Chun said, clearly unwilling to accept the decision.
"Isn’t this because your dical skills weren’t up to the task? You were defeated by Ye Luo back in Zhonghai. That’s why father decided to let him take part instead—it’s a safer bet," Mu Yunlong said, looking at his son, who he has always been so proud of, with a hint of a sigh.
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