Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

Seeing Tie Yuanwang, He Jin, and Jin Wanquan all standing far off, avoiding the situation. Liu San hesitated, but eventually stepped aside, leaving only Li Xian who bravely stepped forward. Li Xian displayed exquisite skills, integrating medicine and martial arts, greatly alleviating the disorder of chaotic bones.

He felt quite satisfied in his heart, yet couldn’t help but sigh: "This young man has lofty ambitions, aiming higher, and thus doesn’t care about these petty squabbles."

Suddenly, there was a commotion.

The patient of Jin Wanquan suddenly shuddered all over, spewing fresh blood, causing the condition to worsen. Jin Wanquan’s face turned pale, and he collapsed weakly to the ground. His eagerness to win led to haste, which in turn worsened the illness.

Yao Baishun slowly shook his head, sighed lightly, and said to Yao Yin: "Those who are young yet boast great talents often are arrogant. Jin Wanquan is a talent, but his temperament needs more training."

Yao Yin understood that these words were also a lesson for herself, noting it down inwardly, suddenly asking: "But about him? Isn’t he even younger, with greater talent?" Yao Baishun said nothing, only thinking: "Who knows how many life-or-death trials he has undergone to achieve such calmness. Just now, his diagnosis was akin to that of a Famous Doctor. Forty-five points could have been fully earned, but as it stands, he’s far ahead of four others, causing me to nitpick and find faults. Shamefully, this old doctor only managed to find five ’bones’."

Yao Yin softly asked: "If he loses because of this, wouldn’t he resent you?" Yao Baishun laughed: "If he resents me, so be it. Wouldn’t offering help in dire need be better?" Yao Yin suddenly understood, realizing that the foresight of elders far surpassed hers.

At this moment, Liu San let out a long sigh, approached Li Xian, and congratulated him, acknowledging his defeat. Despite his extensive experience, his medical skills appeared ordinary. Ultimately failing to fully cure the patient, he admitted defeat to Li Xian willingly.

Li Xian offered tea, saying: "Please sit, Mr. Liu." Remaining humble without arrogance, neither boastful nor impulsive.

The two of them sat aside to observe. Tie Yuanwang and He Jin were sweating profusely, striving for complete recovery. Yet curing ancient strange diseases is not difficult, achieving immediate recovery requires profound skills.

The two worked tirelessly for half a day, managing to greatly alleviate the illness. But fully curing it remained difficult, attempting aggressive treatment like Jin Wanquan would lead to similar consequences. Finally, exchanging glances, they sighed deeply and ceased to insist further.

Yao Baishun tallied the scores, and the outcome was clear to see. Bystanders also commented: "Young heroes have emerged since ancient times, this young man’s medical skills are extraordinary, and his demeanor is unparalleled. I see him possessing the qualities of a great doctor.""But it’s not just that, he treated illness with swordplay earlier, resembling a young general. It’s said his medical skills are remarkable, but his Martial Arts are not weak either."

"This handsome young doctor is truly both talented and charming; our Jade City indeed breeds heroes from its land.""Hey, I reckon he won’t remain a doctor for long. Soon, some dignitary will buy him off to keep as a concubine.""Indeed, he seems to be of low status... Ultimately, that’s somewhat inferior. Even with decent medical skills, without opportunity, it might not bode well..."

Yao Baishun declared loudly: "All witnesses, Li Xian, hereby known as ’Seeking Doctor.’ Winning the competition, his medical skills are evident, without any pretense. Henceforth, from today, he is promoted from Registered Doctor to Sitting Doctor."

Yao Baishun said: "Girl, you should know well about the Miao Medical Pavilion by now. Take young doctor Li Xian to get new attire!"

Yao Yin was surprised at first, then promptly replied: "Alright!"

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As the crowd dispersed from Miao Medical Pavilion, the news spread widely. Li Xian’s reputation in Tongji Square and Renhuang Square began to rise.

Yao Yin, tall and slender, walked with her hands behind her back, sword held sideways. Her strides were brisk, her hair swinging gently, and the ornaments in her hair shining brightly. She was well familiar with Miao Medical Pavilion. With the crowd gone, the sound of their footsteps echoed alone, making her feel uneasy.

Li Xian proactively said: "Thank you, Miss, for lending your sword earlier."

Yao Yin replied: "It was nothing significant. I noticed your swordsmanship was remarkable; what kind of sword technique did you use then? Your mastery seems quite profound." Li Xian smiled: "Just some miscellaneous sword techniques. Without martial arts to practice, I focused on one sword technique. Surely it doesn’t compare to your clan’s disciples and might even make Miss Yao laugh."

Yao Yin turned back and said: "Strange, how do you know I’m from a clan?" Li Xian chuckled: "I seemed to overhear Master Yao mention it. The Yao family in Jade City can be considered a large and renowned clan. If I didn’t know, I would truly have a wooden head."

Curious, Yao Yin asked again: "I heard you hail from Willing Death Valley; did you really win three hundred bouts?" She blinked, turning to closely scrutinize Li Xian’s brows, eyes, lips, nose, skin, and hair demeanor. Her heart suddenly thought: "Examining this young man up close, he truly seems flawless." Her cheeks flushed suddenly, she took a step back, discreetly hiding her embarrassment.

Li Xian said: "That’s indeed true, luck was slightly on my side, narrowly escaping death in the valley."

Yao Yin said: "Judging by that, you’re certainly extraordinary. Fine, keep up. If you get lost, I won’t find you." She quickened her pace, employing her Lightweight Skill.

Turning down a long corridor, few figures remained. Ahead was a room exuding thick medicinal mist. It served as a place for decocting medicinal foods. Passing by the room outside, they saw medicine boys and servants busily concocting medicine, sweating profusely from the heat, enduring much hardship. Li Xian reflected on the recent medical competition, feeling: "I originally thought there was something fishy behind this doctor’s contest, intending to win was hard. Unexpectedly, after a roundabout journey, I still won. Having just arrived, I’m promoted from Registered Doctor to Sitting Doctor, attracting envy and jealousy from many. I must be cautious in days to come."

Li Xian’s gaze drifted, suddenly noticing Yao Yin’s fair legs, not wearing embroidered silk socks today, exposing fair skin. As a Jianghu youth, she had practiced martial arts for long. Her legs naturally exuded a sense of firmness, drawing a unique allure. His gaze fell further, observing her tightly wrapped white boots, recalling their encounter at the inn. He couldn’t stop thinking: "This girl is healthy; that foot sweat condition isn’t really an illness. It’s a congenital trait, like a person’s appearance, length of limbs, height or short stature, thick or thin hair. No need for treatment, but if she truly wants relief, my ghost meridian four absolutes can certainly ease it. If I help her, perhaps I can gain some advantage? My position is low; I should make the most of everything."