I Became a Medical Genius in the 80s

Chapter 668: Chapter 667

Shi Wuyi is quite shrewd, although he shows a troubled expression on his face, he’s actually negotiating terms with Fei Yunqing.

Information only becomes valuable when someone wants it, Shi Wuyi has been waiting for someone to come asking about the Wei Family’s news, never expecting the first to bite would be such a big fish.

This kind of big fish shouldn’t be asked for material things, but rather something beneficial for the future.

Fei Yunqing understands what he’s thinking and says with a faint smile, ”I won’t shortchange you, it depends on whether the information you provide is valuable.”

Shi Wuyi chuckles, ”If you say you won’t shortchange me, then surely you won’t.” As he speaks, he glances at Beisitian and says, ”Madam, how about you take a rest while we chat over there.”

Beisitian knows he doesn’t want her to know the Wei Family’s news, since she doesn’t have anything or money of equal exchange value. She doesn’t mind and nods.

Shi Wuyi stands up and walks with Fei Yunqing to a nearby spot, and only when he’s sure Beisitian and others can’t hear does he speak in a low voice, ”What information do you want about Wei Zhongyuan?”

He’s asking knowingly.

Fei Yunqing doesn’t have time to engage in lengthy conversation with him, instead, she takes out a blank cash check, writes down a four-digit number, a very large four-digit number, and hands it to him.

”Six thousand, for good luck. Let’s see if the information you provide is worth this price.” Fei Yunqing straightforwardly offers money.

Shi Wuyi initially hoped to gain other benefits, but didn’t expect Fei Yunqing to come with such a generous offer, several thousand, several thousand given like that!

He immediately acquiesced.

”Haha, what you want to know is how Wei Zhongyuan performed Spiritual Pointing, right? On this, I reckon not only you are curious...”

”Get to the point.” Fei Yunqing slightly furrows her brows.

”Alright, alright, I’ll get to the point. I heard that Wei Zhongyuan got help from an important person!” Shi Wuyi says.

Fei Yunqing’s eyes flash, ”Which important person?”

Shi Wuyi breathes out, ”That, I don’t know...”

Fei Yunqing looks at him, half-smiling, ”Do you think such minimal information warrants six thousand?”

Shi Wuyi grins obsequiously, ”Listen to me, I haven’t finished yet. Though I don’t know who that person is, I heard that recently the Wei Family held a very low-profile apprenticeship ceremony. However, the apprentice wasn’t Wei Zhongyuan, it was Wei Zhongxun, that former famous one.”

Worried that Fei Yunqing would still be dissatisfied, he quickly adds, ”This is truly all the information I have, you must know how much effort and manpower it took me to dig this up. You know well, Old Shi’s information is the most accurate and reliable, your six thousand is certainly well spent!”

Fei Yunqing frowns, knowing he’s not lying, hands the cash check over, and without another word, returns to her seat.

Shi Wuyi holds the check, satisfied, and heads back. The first day has set a good start, this exchange is bound to yield great returns!

Facts proved that he truly gained a lot, making him a top source of information in several subsequent exchanges, with many major families and sects seeking him for news.

Tian Zhi’s face remains unchanged, but inside he’s thinking actively, wondering why they’re evading when the person who knows Brother Yuan best is sitting right here, yet they still use checks to buy information.

Luckily, Tian Zhi isn’t shallow and he’s been carefree since childhood, not overly concerned with money, observing their actions only to laugh inwardly.

Shi Wuyi cheerily asks Beisitian, ”Madam, aren’t you curious how Wei Zhongyuan successfully did Spiritual Talisman? For just a thousand, I can tell you!”

Tian Zhi rubs his brow, hiding his urge to roll his eyes, thinking that no one knows how Brother Yuan succeeded in Spiritual Talisman better than his master.

This sleazy old guy had no idea he was asking the master directly!

Beisitian smiles softly, ”I don’t have that much money.”

Shi Wuyi looks a bit disheartened, his excitement dampening, muttering, ”Not having a thousand, who believes that? This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance, miss the village and you miss the shop, no one knows clearer than me how Wei Zhongyuan did it!”

Beisitian and Tian Zhi ignore his muttering.

After sitting for a while, Fei Yunqing and others leave, and Beisitian’s group rests briefly before also getting up. Given Shi Wuyi’s influx of money, he’s no longer sleepy and feels invigorated, becoming more talkative than earlier.

Because of that, Beisitian and the others do hear a lot of news, enduring his chatter.

In the afternoon Beisitian finally witnessed how people advance, and the method is obtaining items through exchanges.

Looking at the small plastic table signs, with pink and blue papers inside indicating the Xuan Talismans they’re looking to exchange.

These Xuan Talismans list their effects and the number of integrated herbal medicines, which are the two most crucial metrics. If the effect is trivial, like treating colds or fever, integrating a hundred herbal medicines won’t help.

So, observing a Mystic Doctor’s skill is knowing both the talisman’s effect and how many herbal medicines were incorporated.

Outside the specialized zones for complex diseases, by afternoon it mostly turned into setups with two chairs per small round table, where interested people write labels and place them in the table signs, everyone passing by sees them.

”Won’t there be cheating, say someone swaps their talisman for a higher-level one then uses theirs at this table,” Tian Zhi asked.

Shi Wuyi shook his head, ”These acts are self-destructive, one may take momentary pride, but anyone with a reputation signs up for competitions, revealing true skills. Those who don’t dare to compete definitely harbor tricks.”

Tian Zhi quickly understood, Mystic Doctors are mostly proud, while someone like Shi Wuyi who lacks backbone and principles is rare. Cheating at these exchanges ruins a lifetime’s reputation, and should anyone attempt it, they won’t dare attend future exchanges, essentially hiding themselves forever.

Shi Wuyi sneezes twice and mutters, ”Who’s cursing me.”

Tian Zhi glances at him wordlessly.

A commotion rises, mixed with sharp female voices, the trio looks towards the source as a conflict breaks out.

”They’re fighting again, usually it’s hotheads quarreling, it’s so shameful arguing in public like this with so many people around,” a male voice behind comments.

Beisitian reflexively turns around and, seeing a woman standing beside the man, pauses momentarily.

”Beibei?” The woman sees Beisitian as well and exclaims in surprise.