Chapter 66 President of the Association of Traditional Medicine!

The black jade compass was one of the most valuable treasures of the Ye family, yet tonight it appeared unexpectedly at the venue, arousing his suspicion that someone was playing tricks. He turned his head and saw Chen Zhi.

He and Chen Zhi had their share of past grievances. To be precise, it wasn’t truly enmity; the two had crossed swords during the Grand Martial Tournament held in the four major battle domains of Huaxia, where Chen Zhi was effortlessly defeated by him. It was his sudden emergence, his meteoric rise, that snatched away the glory that was meant for Chen Zhi. Had he not appeared, Chen Zhi might have become the youngest successor to the title of War God.

Precisely because Chen Zhi was defeated by him, Chen Zhi had often made snide remarks before others, accusing him of taking shortcuts, claiming that he only had the strength to step onto the stage because he took medicine. Without it, Ye Chen would not be his match at all. Ye Chen even challenged him openly, but Chen Zhi never dared to accept.

“I’m talking to you! Are you treating me like air? Damn!” Gu Fei shouted furiously.

He hadn’t expected Ye Chen to dare ignore him in public; it was intolerable!

Ye Chen came back to his senses, frowned, and looked at him with impatient annoyance.

“So, you want to challenge me here? You’re not even qualified to compete with me!”

As soon as he finished, the crowd erupted in astonishment.

“This guy's too arrogant, isn't he? That’s the Gu family—one of the top aristocratic families in Jiangbei. Any master they call upon is a Taiji grandmaster. Is he out of his mind?”

“I’ve heard that in Jinling, he wiped out several families in succession, even the president of the Eastern Commerce Association died at his hands. His strength is unfathomable.”

“But Gu Fei isn’t someone to mess with either. He’s one of the most valued disciples of the Valley of the Medicine King, reached grandmaster level at thirty-two—a rare talent in the entire martial world!”

“Do you dare to step outside and settle this with me?” Gu Fei pointed straight at Ye Chen, gnashing his teeth.

“I have no time to waste on idiots like you...”

Ye Chen remained full of disdain, his words biting.

“Damn it!”

Gu Fei flew into a rage, cursing on the spot.

He hadn’t expected Ye Chen to call him an idiot; it was blatant contempt and mockery.

Beside him, Gu Yu felt the same unbearable humiliation, clenching his fists until his knuckles cracked.

The two brothers’ faces flushed red with fury, murderous intent radiating from their bodies—they were itching to tear Ye Chen limb from limb.

Everyone instinctively stepped back, ready to watch the drama unfold.

At that moment, a tall middle-aged man, clad in a gray robe and standing over six feet, strode quickly out from the crowd.

“Master Gu, isn’t it improper to start a fight at the venue?”

“What’s improper about it?” Gu Fei glared at the man.

But when he saw the man’s face clearly, his expression changed.

“So it’s President Sun! I didn’t expect you to come to Jinling, my apologies, my apologies!”

At the same time, Yan Shengxuan, standing by, greeted the man with a respectful bow.

“President Sun, why didn’t you let me know you were coming to Jinling? I would have prepared a banquet for you…”

“I just arrived. Today, I only wanted to meet Ye Chen—he’s a fellow disciple from the Divine Physician Hall.”

The man smiled as he glanced at Ye Chen, his demeanor refined, his attire reminiscent of ancient times, like a scholar of old.

Ye Chen now noticed he wore a long braid and a hat. Was he a descendant of royalty?

With his appearance, the crowd was even more astonished.

“Am I seeing things? Isn’t that Sun Quan, president of the Traditional Medicine Association? I heard he rarely appears in public—why is he here?”

“His outfit is so strange, like someone from ancient times. Even President Yan is so courteous—must be a person of status.”

“More than just status! He’s from a noble family in the capital, a notch above the Gu family! The Gu family is an aristocratic house, but President Sun truly has royal blood. His ancestors served as imperial physicians for the emperor! Now he’s president of the Traditional Medicine Association, and also deputy master of the Divine Physician Hall…”

As everyone discussed Sun Quan’s identity, they were equally puzzled about his relationship with Ye Chen.

But none were more shocked than Gu Fei.

With Sun Quan stepping forward, he had no reason to act against Ye Chen. The man was a distinguished elder, powerful and influential. If Ye Chen truly was a fellow disciple of the Divine Physician Hall, Gu Fei would have to consider the consequences of any rash action.

Sun Quan walked straight up to Ye Chen and greeted him with a respectful bow.

“I heard from War God Jun Lin that you’re the master’s successor. Why haven’t you come to the Divine Physician Hall to find us?”

“I am not familiar with the others. Though I inherited the old master’s teachings, I am neither an apprentice nor possess any credentials. If I went, it might cause misunderstandings.”

Ye Chen respectfully returned the gesture.

The credentials he referred to were the old master’s ring and letter of introduction.

He had only learned medicine from his second master. Though the second master claimed he would eventually make Ye Chen the hall master, Ye Chen had no such intentions—his immediate goal was to avenge his family.

Besides, the second master was still alive, though trapped somewhere with several other masters, unable to return.

“Humble as ever! Since the old master imparted his skills to you, you are his successor and part of our Divine Physician Hall!”

As he spoke, Sun Quan deliberately raised his voice so others could hear.

“Did I hear right? Ye Chen is the successor to the Divine Physician Hall’s master? Incredible!”

Everyone looked at Ye Chen in disbelief.

This infamous killer was actually a divine physician?

Not just Gu Fei—even Chen Zhi among the crowd, and Qin Hao, Shen Qiner, and others in the back were baffled.

The master of the Divine Physician Hall had vanished ten years ago without a trace. How did Ye Chen become connected to him?

The title “successor to the Divine Physician Hall’s master” meant Ye Chen’s medical skills had reached an unparalleled, unrivaled level.

With just this identity, he could receive the protection of the national leader—no one would dare harm him.

Yet Ye Chen publicly denied the title.

“President Sun, you overpraise me. I am not the master’s successor, merely one of his disciples, fortunate to have learned some medicine at his feet. If it comes to medical skill, I pale in comparison to you and the other masters. You flatter me too much.”

Ye Chen responded with humility.

He didn’t know the current situation in Divine Physician Hall. He wasn’t sure if there was internal strife for the position of hall master.

If he took sides without knowing the truth, he might be used as a pawn.

His words were simply to clarify his stance and identity; he wanted no further involvement with the Divine Physician Hall.

Upon hearing this, Gu Fei understood.

He cursed Ye Chen several times in his mind.

“Damn it! I thought you really were the successor to the Divine Physician Hall’s master, but you’re just bluffing, borrowing prestige! Let’s see how I’ll destroy you later!”

But Sun Quan’s next words made Ye Chen realize he had overthought the situation.

“You misunderstand. I came especially to find you, hoping you can help treat a patient, not to invite you back. The Divine Physician Hall is peaceful inside, and moreover…”

He was interrupted by Gu Fei’s forceful interjection.

“President Sun, can we talk later? Let me settle my personal matters with him first.”