I Became a Medical Genius in the 80s

Chapter 663: Chapter 662

The uncle’s beard trembled, this bargaining is really ruthless.

”Young man, you can’t haggle like this!” The uncle saw that the other party didn’t refuse directly and started to negotiate.

Tian Zhi spread his hands, ”We don’t have that much money.”

The uncle noticed that their clothes were ordinary, indeed not like rich people’s, and besides, if they were from a big family or major faction, it wouldn’t be possible for their members to wander around cluelessly like headless flies.

”How much money do you have?” the uncle asked.

”Two hundred and fifty, including meal costs,” Tian Zhi said helplessly.

The uncle’s anger subsided; indeed, that was quite a measly amount.

”Three hundred, can’t go any lower, and you’ll have to cover my lunch!” The uncle waved his hand, looking as if he was at a loss.

”Two hundred sixty, and cover lunch, or two hundred eighty without lunch!” Tian Zhi said, looking pained.

The uncle’s eyes moved, appearing as if he was at a loss, and said, ”Two hundred seventy, and cover lunch, but if you haggle more, I’m leaving.”

Tian Zhi saw Beisitian nod and said, ”Alright, let’s settle on that.”

The uncle’s face immediately broke into a smile, it’s quite profitable to earn two hundred and seventy just by accompanying newcomers for a day. It’s a pity this exchange event is only held once every four years; otherwise, being a guide could make him rich.

The uncle’s name is Shi Wuyi, and he came from the Northeast area, but his physique and stooped back don’t quite match the image of the tough guys from there.

The old warehouse is large; it used to store old trucks, and the roof is high, making it seem even more spacious.

”Though the place this time isn’t scenic, at least it’s quiet and won’t be constantly interrupted by ordinary people. Look here, there are six areas officially separated out.”

Shi Wuyi led them up to a high platform on the second floor, pointing downwards, ”Each of these six areas has different purposes, like the one you just came from is for exchanging medicines, which helps in learning about other factions’ medicines to encourage innovation.”

Of these six areas, there are ones for exchanging medicines, exchanging information, as well as areas for friendly exchanges between various allied families; though they are said to be divided into six areas, there aren’t clearly defined purposes for each area.

Yet, among these areas, two are the most important and also the largest ones.

One is for discussing and resolving complex diseases, and the other is where big families seek new members and small families seek the patronage of big families.

These two areas need to be clearly defined every year because they are crucial to both large families and small factions.

To develop, they must absorb fresh blood; small families without resources and capabilities can only entrust their promising members to big families.

The second-floor high platform is generally a place to sit down and rest, divided into several areas, some with small sofas, tables, and soft stools, while others just have ordinary four-legged benches that hurt if you sit too long.

It seems the place where Mystic Doctors gather is also a world with its own hierarchy.

Beisitian stood high and saw many familiar faces, chatting and joking with others.

Actually, outside the old warehouse, many people were voluntarily exchanging ideas as well; there were so many people that even a big warehouse was limited in capacity, and cramming inside wasn’t convenient.

Shi Wuyi led the three of them down from the high platform on the second floor and toured them around the old warehouse.

”Generally, the first four days of the exchange event are for everyone to move freely, and only in the last three days does the real competition begin.”

Beisitian had a sudden realization, no wonder it felt strange if this was the exchange event, it was too casual.

”What do they usually compete in?” Beisitian asked.

Shi Wuyi chuckled, ”You’ve asked the right person; every competition varies a bit, but they’re largely the same, mainly the methods change, not the essence.”

Beisitian nodded, agreeing in principle; fundamentally, Mystic Doctors are still doctors, and what’s measured is who makes more proficient talismans and who has richer experience, etc.

”Let me tell you, at two hundred seventy yuan, the price is genuinely a bargain. The competition’s contents haven’t been disclosed yet; only a few know currently, but I’m among them!” Shi Wuyi said proudly.

”You aren’t lying, are you?” Tian Zhi doubted.

Shi Wuyi smirked, ”Do you think I’d deceive you? This time, as usual, there’ll certainly be complex diseases to discuss; the challenge is in how difficult the collected cases are to solve and how many one can solve. Do you get it?”

Beisitian nodded, understanding most of it, but the specifics of the competition were still unclear to them.

”Besides, there’s competition for the speed of talisman making, which carries high scores. Last time, the fastest was eleven minutes and fifty-eight seconds, achieved by that Wei family prodigy, now someone who successfully creates Spiritual Talismans!” Shi Wuyi boasted about Wei Zhongyuan’s status as if he knew him personally.

”Anything else?” Beisitian asked again.

Seeing Beisitian unfazed, assuming she didn’t recognize Wei Zhongyuan, Shi Wuyi said, ”Another competition is the number of medicinal herb types integrated, which was included three rounds ago and reintroduced this year.”

The winner that round integrated thirty-seven types of medicinal herbs, which shocked the entire exchange event!

Actually, Shi Wuyi thought, this event should be considered standard to include.

”There’s another competition about who can resolve the most complex diseases, as, after gathering them, someone needs to solve them. This one is relatively challenging.”

Shi Wuyi talked while walking.

Though they spent a considerable amount of money, hiring Shi Wuyi as a guide turned out to be the right choice; at least now they had a grasp of the exchange event and weren’t completely clueless.

Beisitian stopped and looked at the people exchanging medicines, feeling a bit puzzled, and asked, ”What are they doing?”

Shi Wuyi rolled his eyes, truly a newbie, ”Exchanging medicines, haven’t I said, this is the exchange area.”

”Why exchange medicines?” Beisitian heard a bit from Su Rian but was confused seeing it firsthand.

If one can make their own medicines, why use others’?

Seeing several people looking over, Shi Wuyi made Beisitian feel embarrassed, ”Dear lady, let me ask you, can you make every kind of medicine yourself?”

Beisitian opened her mouth, why not?

”Do you not know that one needs to specialize? Some people are adept at making trauma medicine, others at preparing remedies; you think everyone is like Wei Zhongyuan, able to make any talisman?”

Tian Zhi speculated to himself, Brother Yuan must be sneezing now because, in just a short while, he’s heard Shi Wuyi mention his name several times, using him as an example variously!