Not long after Butler Lu's departure, an elder was carried in.
He looked significantly older than Shen Hong, and his skin was saturated with creases and age spots. Lying on a reclining chair, his breathing was faint, and it seemed that he would die at any moment now.
It was no wonder why the manor strictly rejected all guests except for physicians. Given the current state of the Great Herb King, it was unlikely that he would be able to hold on for long.
"You are all highly famous physicians of the Physician Guild. I beseech you to save the old master!"
Butler Lu bowed to the crowd.
"Tell us about the condition of the Great Herb King in detail!" The 3-star physician, who interjected previously, said.
"Yes!" Knowing that physicians needed to know about the medical history of the patient, Butler Lu answered without any hesitation. "The old master used to be extremely healthy until a disease abruptly struck him half a month ago. He found himself without appetite, and his physical condition deteriorated continuously, day by day, to the point that he is now unable to speak. As for the cause... We've no idea as well. We only know that his physical condition is worsening by the moment and that no medicine he ate alleviated his condition."
"Ill all of a sudden? Can it be that he has been poisoned?" A physician asked.
Usually, when one becomes ill without any signs beforehand, it is highly likely that it is due to poison.
"We've taken into account that possibility and used a unique method to check, but there wasn't any sign of poison."
The Great Herb King had been reigning over the Red Lotus City for many years, and he had close ties with the Poison Hall. It shouldn't be a difficult task to check if he was poisoned.
Since they claimed that he wasn't poisoned, that was likely to be the case.
"Let me take a look!"
A 3-star physician approached the Great Herb King and examined him. A moment later, a deep crease appeared on his forehead.
"Lips are white, breathing is inconsistent, loose skin, deep age spots, spiritless eyes..." After taking a look, the physician shook his head. "These are signs that his lifespan is coming to an end!"
A person's lifespan is determined by fate, and if one has really come to the end of his lifespan, it is impossible for any physician, regardless of how capable they are, to offer any help.
Unless his cultivation reaches greater heights.
"While the title, Great Herb King, is well-known, it is actually a title that is passed on from one generation to the other. It has only been a few years since the old master had received the title, and he is currently only in his forties." Butler Lu hesitated for a moment before answering.
The Great Herb King of the Red Lotus City didn't refer specifically to anyone. Rather, it was like a noble conferment that could be passed on. Anyone who managed to become the Great Herb King would become the sovereign of the Red Lotus City.
"Still in his forties?"
The crowd was taken aback, and even Zhang Xuan was astounded.
No one would have doubted if Butler Lu said that the elder before them was in his nineties. Yet, for him to be in his forties...
At forty, a Zongshi realm expert should have been at the peak of his power. Regardless of strength, spirit, energy, or stamina, they should be at their best. It wasn't logical for his lifespan to reach its end at this age.
"Has he consumed the [Energy Rejuvenation Pill]?"
After hesitating for a moment, the 3-star physician asked.
Energy Rejuvenation Pill allows one's deteriorating physical condition to burst with strength once more. It is effective even on those who have reached the end of their lifespan.
"He has already consumed it, but... it isn't effective!" Butler Lu shook his head.
"Even the Energy Rejuvenation Pill is useless?"
This time, the 3-star physician wasn't the only one to frown. All of the physicians had grim expressions on their faces.
The Energy Rejuvenation Pill was a grade-2 pill, and it had mystical effects on Zongshi realm experts.
Its ineffectiveness meant that the physical condition of the Great Herb King had deteriorated to an unimaginable level.
"I know a set of acupuncture routine that can stimulate one's acupoints and recover their stamina. I can give it a try!"
Saying so, Physician Mu Hong stood up.
"I've heard of Physician Mu Hong's impressive acupuncture. It should be effective." The crowd nodded.
Without wasting any time, he retrieved his silver needles immediately and pierced them into the acupoints of the horizontally lying Great Herb King.
A moment later.
Shaking his head, Physician Mu Hong walked back.
His impressive acupuncture was renowned, but it was completely ineffective on the Great Herb King.
"I have the formula for a mystical medicine here, I can give it a try..."
Someone else stood up.
Just like that, the physicians tried all of their specialties while discussing the condition of the Great Herb King. The various means and theories they raised left Mo Yu electrified.
Those who were present were the most incredible grandmaster physicians within their country, and even the worst of the lot here was much more skilled than Grandmaster Qing Yang. As a mere apprentice physician, she had never experienced such a majestic gathering. She benefitted greatly from their conversation, and her knowledge in the Way of Medicine deepened significantly.
"He..."
Suppressing the agitation in her heart, she turned to Zhang Xuan and with a glance, her expression darkened.
She thought that the fellow would, like her, immerse himself in the profound theories that were spoken here. Yet, he was sitting blankly on the spot.
She was familiar with this expression. This was the confused look of an amateur who couldn't understand a single word.
Do you not understand what they are saying?
How is this possible?
Unable to believe her eyes, she sent a telepathic message to him. "Zhang Xuan, I don't understand the [Extreme Treatment Method] that Physician Mu Hong spoke of. What does it mean?"
Taken aback by her sudden question, Zhang Xuan was stunned.
He hadn't browsed through much books on the Way of Medicine, so how could he know of these theories and terms?
He pondered for a moment before shaking his head, "I don't know either. I've never heard of it."
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