The speaker was a tall woman with bright eyes and pearly teeth, her long black hair flowing down her back like a waterfall. Her skin was fairer than snow, and her legs were long and slender. She had a somewhat aloof demeanor that made others feel she was unapproachable."Did she just reconstruct the ancient recipe for Dragon Bone Pill in half an hour?"Those around her were utterly astonished, their jaws practically dropping.Frederick instinctively looked at the woman. She was stunningly beautiful, with a cold, alluring charm similar to Jennifer's. What set her apart was a refined elegance that seemed almost otherworldly, like a goddess-like figure coming to life from a painting.The woman cast him a frosty glance."Don't get the wrong idea. I just pity you. Keep staring, and I'll gouge your eyes out!"Frederick quickly averted his gaze. "Sorry! You're just too beautiful. I got a bit mesmerized.""I've heard that too many times. I didn't expect you to be the same," she scoffed.
A blush appeared on Cassandra's pretty face. "Who wants to see your garbage writing? If you want to show off, go ahead, but in the Divine Healer Championship, results are all that matter! Just wait and see!"She sneered coldly. "The ancient formula for the Dragon Bone Pill is among the most difficult to reconstruct in traditional medicine. You think you can come up with it out of thin air without consulting the ancient texts or the incomplete formula?"Frederick remained unfazed, and smiled calmly. "It doesn't matter. Think what you want, as long as you're happy."His casual response made Cassandra fume with anger, causing her to stand up and storm off.Damn it! How could she let an insignificant nobody make her so angry? What a disgrace!She was Cassandra Spencer, southern Drakonia's top medical prodigy!Taking a deep breath, she patted her chest to calm herself down. She reminded herself not to stoop to the level of a mere supporting character. She returned to her seat, turning
Upon hearing this, Cassandra was momentarily taken aback. With a glum expression, she said coldly, "You're acting like a clown with all your attention-seeking tendencies!" She felt that even speaking to Frederick was a waste of her precious time. Without another word, she turned and headed into the rest area.However, Frederick didn't remain idle. Instead, he paced back and forth, observing everything around him intently. Where could the people from Organization V be? Were they mingling among the candidates, or had they infiltrated the assessment group in the back?-At the same time, a group of high-ranking Aston State Medical Association officials had gathered in the championship venue's reading room.Even Daniel had to stand behind them, not daring to interrupt.However, these people were not the core members. It wasn't until two elderly men with an aura of wisdom and dignity walked in that the high-ranking officials immediately stood up."Dr. Nelson!""Dr. Price!""Good
The faster Horatio and Lawrence reviewed the papers, the more their expressions darkened."These are Aston's medical elites? People hailed as exceptional?" "Indeed, using Imperial Capital's talent standards for Aston was a grave mistake."The difference in educational resources and talent between Imperial Capital and Aston State was like night and day. The medical association's officials looked increasingly uncomfortable. They had pulled every string to invite these two renowned doctors as chief judges, hoping to place one or two local talents to their tutelage. That way, they could boost the prestige of the Aston State Medical Association nationwide. But now, it was clear from the reactions of Horatio and Lawrence that they weren’t impressed.At this moment, Daniel, who had been relegated to a corner, suddenly spoke up. "Honored gentlemen, Aston does have talents that can rival Imperial Capital's best. Among the papers, there is one from the Wayfarer Healer's granddaughter,
When something unusual happened, there must have been something amiss!As expected, Horatio stammered, "I-I have no idea what you're talking about...""Old fool, do you think you can hide anything from me? Still trying to keep it for yourself?" Lawrence lunged at him and searched his robes, finding the paper in question.Upon examining the densely packed writing, he was instantly struck by a shock of realization. His eyes widened in astonishment."This is... The complete formula for the Dragon Bone Pill? Currently, the highest known restoration rate for it is only 85%!"Given the fragmented and ambiguous nature of the ancient texts and the incomplete recipe, even the top experts of Drakonia had failed to fully decipher it over the decades."Among them, there are seven or eight medicinal ingredients that even we, the Elite Ten Healers, couldn't identify after several years of effort! How does he know this?"For people outside the medical industry, they saw only the surface, and
Cassandra was momentarily stunned. Was this person mentally challenged? What kind of comprehension was that? Was he insulting her?!Her brows furrowed in annoyance. "What a clown!"She swept out of the room, her robes billowing behind her.At that moment, a stir erupted among the crowd."Dr. Nelson and Dr. Price have arrived!""Two of the Drakonia's Elite Ten Healers have come at once!!"The entrance of the two elderly men stirred up a commotion. The crowd erupted into a frenzy, with people rushing to get a glimpse of them.Seeing the uproar, Cassandra finally felt a sense of calm.When she decided to participate in the Divine Healer Championship, she heard that two of Drakonia's Elite Ten Healers would be attending and looking for apprentices. Her goal was to become one of their apprentices. She wanted to prove to the world that she could surpass her grandfather’s legacy as the Wayfarer Healer without relying on his fame!The expressions of the two elderly men were impass
Horatio and Lawrence were accepting apprentices!But why Frederick?!Cassandra’s mind went blank, ringing with a dull thud of emptiness.“Why... Why...“I’m the granddaughter of the Wayfarer Healer! I’ve always been ahead of my peers from a young age, and even those much older than me have been my subordinates!“I’ve never failed in my life! Ever!”In an instant, her icy face flushed red, and her eyes turned bloodshot. How could she, a prodigy, have her opportunity snatched away by an unknown nobody—a lowly figure not worth a glance?!Cassandra was on the brink of losing control. Meanwhile, Frederick, who was faced with the enthusiastic invitation of the two great doctors, simply stretched and yawned.“Sorry, I’m not looking for a mentor right now. You two should try someone else.”The two elderly men were momentarily stunned.Had Frederick rejected them? One was Horatio Nelson, the Seafarer Healer, and a prestigious Aston Medical Academy representative. The other was Law
"What did you say...” Daniel had just opened his mouth when he felt an icy, terrifying presence wash over him.In an instant, he was paralyzed in place. Then, as if a massive hole had opened up on the top of his head, streams of blood gushed out of it.With a thud, he collapsed in front of the figure.The figure removed his hat, revealing a face as pale as death.“The Divine Healer Championship... Frederick Lester? Seems like there's been a bit of a setback. But it’s alright. A small pawn like that won’t affect the grand scheme of things,” the figure sneered ominously.-Back in the main hall, Cassandra fumed with rage as she shouted at Frederick, “Frederick Lester, I'm not a beggar! I don’t need your charity. I will fight for what I want myself! Who do you think you are? Do you have the right to give me anything? You’re nothing but a nameless rookie! You don’t even measure up to my name!”Frederick raised an eyebrow, and smirked.“Ms. Spencer, aren’t you the one who prides h