Chapter 20
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 20
Chapter Title: Establishing Authority
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I cant forgive him!
Dan Yeo ground her teeth.
She hated Wi Ji-cheon.
He was the complete opposite of her in every way.
If Dan Yeo was the gloomy darkness, Wi Ji-cheon was like the brilliant light.
Unlike her, Wi Ji-cheon was cherished by everyone.
It was obvious even at a glance how much the other members of the Medical Immortal House doted on their youngest, Wi Ji-cheon.
It made sense.
He had a face that could win anyones favor.
He was quirky, but at his core, he had a good nature that put others first. (An assessment that would make Jang Sam faint if he heard it.)
He was a bright existence, incomparable to her, who was not just crooked but utterly twisted.
Still, it was fine.
Because Dan Yeo had her medical skills.
She had believed that her current trials were merely the foundation for her to become the greatest physician.
Hes a genius in medicine too?!
She was no fool.
There was no way she wouldn't have noticed the extraordinary talent Wi Ji-cheon had displayed over the past month.
She, who had nothing to show for herself but gritty effort, felt utterly pathetic.
I will win the Medical Arts Debate, no matter what!
The debate they had promised a month ago.
She knew.
A contest like this was meaningless.
Wi Ji-cheon would become a physician far superior to her, beyond comparison.
Still, she wanted to win, just once. This would likely be the last time she could ever beat Wi Ji-cheon.
It was with that sentiment that she had thrown down the gauntlet.
The hall fell silent.
She had lost.
The Medical Arts Debate involved discussing a patient's changing symptoms, each presenting their own logic.
Dan Yeos logic had been completely dismantled by Wi Ji-cheon.
Seeing Dan Yeos dazed expression, Wi Ji-cheon inwardly clicked his tongue.
Of course, Id have the advantage in a debate.
In terms of pure medical knowledge, Dan Yeo would still overwhelm him.
After all, Wi Ji-cheon had only crammed the necessary material to pass the Medical Examination Ceremony through Wi Ji-gang's crash course.
However, even if his breadth of knowledge was small, Wi Ji-cheons depth of understanding, which pierced the very fundamentals of that knowledge, was deeper than anyone's.
I think Ive laid enough groundwork. Time to establish some proper discipline.
He knew Dan Yeo had her circumstances.
Hed heard the rumors whether he wanted to or notthat she was an illegitimate child, this and that.
Honestly, he was indifferent.
So what if that was the case?
Were there only one or two people in the Central Plains with tragic stories? Frankly, Dan Yeos situation wasnt even that unfortunate.
Therefore, Wi Ji-cheon decided to use her without hesitation.
Will you now acknowledge me as the Head Senior Brother?
Yes, Head Senior Brother.
Then, as your Head Senior Brother, may I say a word to my Junior Sister?
Please do.
Dan Yeo lowered her head.
She expected Wi Ji-cheon to scold her.
But then.
Youve worked hard.
!!
Dan Yeos head snapped up.
What did he just say?
I know that youve studied harder than anyone else here, Junior Sister. Your logical progression in approaching the diagnosis during the debate was also outstanding. With more experience, I believe you will undoubtedly become a fine physician.
Whether it was appropriate for Wi Ji-cheon, who had just begun studying medicine, to talk about experience was debatable, but no one in the room thought so.
They could feel that Wi Ji-cheon was genuinely complimenting Dan Yeo.
Ah.
You wretched girl, just like your mother.
As if a lowly thing like that could amount to anything, no matter how hard she tries.
No matter how hard she tried, she had never heard a kind word from anyone. They only ignored and chided her more.
This was the first time.
Hearing words like that.
Not knowing how to react, she bit her lip hard.
Th-This is nothing. I didn't even show half of my true skill in that debate.
Yes, yes. Ill be looking forward to it.
Hmph! Its true! Just you wait. Next time, I will defeat you for sure, Head Senior Brother!
Seeing Dan Yeo jumping up and down, the other new medical disciples smiled warmly.
Dan Yeo was just a young girl of sixteen.
To the older new disciples, she just looked adorable.
The more I see of the Head Senior Brother, the more amazing he is.
In truth, they had also expected Wi Ji-cheon to scold Dan Yeo.
But instead, he had protected her like that.
The Head Senior Brother isnt just kind; hes also a person of great character.
Relieving us of our debts wasn't something a person of ordinary character could do.
Seeing his juniors reactions, Wi Ji-cheon nodded to himself.
You dont always need a harsh atmosphere to establish discipline.
If this were an army or a martial arts sect, a coercive atmosphere might be necessary, but this was a Medical House, and these were medical disciples who would have to treat patients.
If they were suppressed by fear and terror, could they truly treat patients with benevolence?
He had to establish discipline through respect.
They are all slaves no, junior brothers and sisters who will work their bones to the marrow for the Medical Immortal House.
Riding the atmosphere, Wi Ji-cheon brought out his next ploy to win over his juniors hearts.
In that case, I will be conducting the medical arts classes. I know my juniors are concerned, but you don't need to worry. Brother Wi Ji-gang will be observing, and if any problems arise, he will intervene immediately.
All the juniors nodded.
What Wi Ji-cheon had shown them had earned a certain degree of trust.
Before we begin the class, theres something we need to do. Everyone, please take one of these pills.
What is this?
Its an elixir called the Taeso Pill. It will grant you about two to three years worth of internal energy.
!!
It was the same elixir Wi Ji-cheon had made and consumed a while ago.
Everyones eyes trembled.
An an elixir? For us?
The sooner you all become useful, the sooner I can put you to work. Ill make you work ten times harder than the cost of the ingredients for these elixirs.
Ignorant of Wi Ji-cheons wicked inner thoughts, they were all overcome with emotion.
I will bury my bones in the Medical Immortal House.
I love you, Head Senior Brother!
Loyalty! Loyalty! Loyalty!
Wi Ji-cheon decided to personally help his juniors absorb the elixir.
If they just ate it, most of the energy would dissipate into the air.
First, memorize the incantation Im about to recite. It is the Earth Spirit Medical Arts.
The Earth Spirit Medical Arts?
Ive modified the incantation of the Earth Immortal Medical Arts myself. To make it a bit more effective.
He modified a medical art?
The juniors murmured among themselves and looked at Wi Ji-gang, who was present as an observer.
Unexpectedly, Wi Ji-gang made no move to stop him.
It meant that Wi Ji-gang had already approved it.
I wonder if Im dreaming.
Originally, Wi Ji-gang had no intention of allowing Wi Ji-cheon to teach the medical arts. Not even after he showed such an unexpected side of himself during the hellish tutoring.
However, he had changed his mind. Wi Ji-gangs approval came after he saw the incantation for the Earth Spirit Medical Arts that Wi Ji-cheon claimed to have improved.
Who was it?
Sorry?
Im asking who taught you this incantation! No, who could possibly teach such a sublime medical art?!
I told you, I improved it
Thwack!
He was so shocked that he had rapped Wi Ji-cheon on the head without thinking.
You rascal! What lies are these! Dont tell me you stole it?! The Hwajung Medical House? No. An art from the mere Hwajung Medical House couldn't be like this! Could it be you took advantage of the fall of the Namjung Medical House?!
Only after a long bout of frantic accusations did he finally come to believe Wi Ji-cheons words.
To think that Cheon was truly a genius.
No, was genius even the right word to describe something like this?
The typical geniuses Wi Ji-gang knew were merely those who learned medical skills quickly or were overflowing with talent.
Improving a medical art required a perfect understanding of its entirety and the ability to comprehend how changes in the incantation would affect it.
It was something only a grandmaster of medicine could do.
Since Wi Ji-cheon, who had just started learning medicine, couldnt possibly be a true grandmaster, it must mean his talent was monstrous enough to rival one.
The good-for-nothing youngest was actually a monster genius. A genius, a genius.
Honestly, he still couldnt fully believe it.
He didn't think Wi Ji-cheon was one to lie, but it was simply beyond the realm of common sense.
Ill know for sure when I see him teach the medical arts.
Thats right.
Wi Ji-gang had approved Wi Ji-cheons teaching partly as a way to confirm it for himself.
And so.
Once youve all memorized the passage I recited, I will guide your qi circulation one by one. Junior Brother Ah-seop, please come forward.
The medical arts training began in earnest.
Wi Ji-gangs eyes widened as if they would tear.
Impossible.
A scene that made him doubt his own eyes was unfolding before him.
A genius? No.
It was truly a sight as if a grandmaster had descended upon them.
Well, medical arts are simple enough.
Who was Wi Ji-cheon?
When it came to manipulating qi, not even the renowned physicians of the world, known as the Ten Immortals and the Ten Peaks, could compare to him.
Of course, simply being good at handling qi doesnt directly translate to healing ability.
The diagnostic skill to accurately identify a patients condition.
The medical judgment to select the most appropriate treatment.
All these things had to come together to provide good treatment.
In other words, if I were a chef, Id be one who just happens to have a very sharp knife.
Still, it was the sharpest knife in the world.
It would be a powerful weapon for him as a physician.
As time passed and his medical knowledge and experience grew, it would shine even brighter.
Of course, rather than working full-time as a physician, Ill mainly handle the external affairs of the Outer Hall, supporting the medical work of my father, brothers, and sister.
For reference, his uncle, Wi Ji-mu, who was the general manager and head of the Outer Hall, didn't completely avoid seeing patients.
It was customary for those holding important positions in a Medical House to all be qualified physicians.
The physicians of the Outer Hall primarily handled external duties, seeing patients when they had spare time in between.
Wi Ji-cheon would also work in a similar fashion.
The medical arts training is going smoothly. Everyone is following along well.
It was thanks to Wi Ji-cheon modifying the art to be easily learned even by beginners.
As the training progressed, the juniors respect for Wi Ji-cheon soared to the heavens.
They were not just grateful for his help; they had come to respect him for his skill as well.
Of course, I cant be satisfied with this. Its about time I started the real medical arts training.
If the juniors heard this, they would be puzzled.
What was the training they had been doing until now?
My goal isnt just for everyone to pass, but for everyone to pass with a Golden Plaque.
A wicked smile spread across Wi Ji-cheons face.
Ill have to use the Grand Method of Maras Extreme Acupoints.
It was a grand method that had helped Wi Ji-cheon when he was learning martial arts.
It was a little no, excruciatingly painful, and if done wrong, it could lead to qi deviation or permanent disability, but the path of learning was always difficult.
By the way, I heard Ice Crane Sa Ma So is coming as an examiner?
Wi Ji-cheons gaze sank, becoming profound.
He didnt know why such a prominent figure was coming.
I can definitely use this to my advantage.