Chapter 1385: Chapter 1385: A Perplexing Move

"Now, let all Poison Vein Masters unleash a thread of Meridian Qi and inject it into the Nine Realms Poison Jade!"

As Qingmu Wu’s voice fell, all the Heavenly Rank Low Level Poison Vein Masters followed suit, and then the Nine Realms Poison Tower suddenly shone brightly, with dozens of green beams falling rapidly, enveloping the many Poison Vein Masters holding the Nine Realms Poison Jade in their hands.

Swish swish swish...

Whether it was Lu Tianwen or Song Qiuchan, or even the talented Poison Vein cultivator Liu Hanyi from Lianyun Mountain, they suddenly disappeared from their original place once the green beams enveloped them, obviously entering the Nine Realms Poison Tower.

"Huh? Why hasn’t Yun Xiao moved?"

Just as everyone marveled at the wonders of the Nine Realms Poison Tower, a puzzled voice suddenly arose among the crowd. Following the sound, everyone found the young man, whose reputation was soaring, still standing in place, unmoved.

"Could it be that he is not participating in the Poison Meridian Path competition?"

Nie Xiaosheng’s heart stirred, yet he couldn’t quite understand if Yun Xiao wasn’t participating in the Poison Meridian Path, why would Qingmu Wu give him a Nine Realms Poison Jade?

"Next, it’s the competition time for the Medical Vein Path!"

While everyone was puzzled, Qian Sanyuan spoke up again, and with a wave of his large hand, dozens of cultivators from the Meridian Refining Master Guild pushed dozens of wooden platforms into the square.

"The first round of the Medical Pulse Technique competition is simple: it’s your profession to treat and save people. You can choose the patient you wish to treat, but there are two points to keep in mind!"

Qian Sanyuan looked around, and continued, "First, you cannot change the chosen patient; failure to cure or giving up is considered as a failure. Second, once a patient is chosen, others cannot select that patient until the previous attempt fails!"

The rules are not complex, looking at the number of patients on the wooden platforms, which seems to match the number of Medical Pulse Masters, everyone understood the first-round rules for the Medical Vein Path competition.

Speaking of treating and saving lives, it truly is the primary duty of the Medical Vein Path; compared to other methods, perhaps the approach of treating and saving lives commands more respect and importance.

Because life is unique, the powerful Medical Pulse Technique of Medical Pulse Masters can potentially give you a second chance at life.

"Huh?"

Yet, when some mindful individuals precisely counted the number of patients, they couldn’t help but let out a surprised gasp, and suddenly realized something.

"The number of patients seems to include Yun Xiao as well!"

Nie Xiaosheng was among the meticulous thinkers, as he spoke, others showed faces of incredulity, seemingly understanding a bit.

"Could he be participating in both the Poison Meridian Skill competition and the Medical Pulse Technique competition?"

As this thought emerged, everyone was stunned, for it seemed unprecedented in the history of the Meridian Refining Conference for one person to participate in competitions of both sects.

Even Lu Yanji, who once claimed the first place among Meridian Refining Masters on the continent, only chose to participate in the Medical Vein path; even if he practiced Medical and Poison Cultivation, he certainly focused on one path more.

"But wouldn’t that be against the rules?"

Some mindful individuals realized another issue, casting cautious glances at Yun Xiao and then at the Nine-layered Tower standing in the square, muttering.

For the Poison Vein Masters have already been transferred into the Nine Realms Poison Tower; if Yun Xiao were to join the healing competition and then enter the tower, he might gain an unfair advantage.

After all, the first round of the Poison Meridian Path is about who stays in the Nine Realms Poison Tower the longest. If Yun Xiao enters later, it wouldn’t be quite fair, would it?

"I trust that the Meridian Refining Master Association would never show favoritism!"

Fortunately, Nie Xiaosheng, who was rational and experienced in gathering intelligence, objectively offered his opinion on the matter.

Nie Xiaosheng believed that such an obvious unfairness, Lianyun Mountain could never overlook it?

Even if Yun Xiao eventually won, it surely couldn’t satisfy people. Mistakes like these are impossible for someone as prudent as Qian Sanyuan and Qingmu Wu.

"Now, each Medical Pulse Master can choose their patient, and the five who successfully treat and use the least time will advance to the next round!"

While the onlookers were pondering, Qian Sanyuan straightforwardly announced the rules for the Medical Pulse Master competition, which also seemed to be based on time.

However, compared to the Poison Vein Masters competing to see who can endure the longest, the Medical Pulse Masters’ competition is about who can spend the least amount of time, of course, the premise is to first cure the patient.

Treating and saving people is a matter of racing against time. Sometimes, if you delay a few breaths, the patient in your hands may end up separated by life and death.

Therefore, regarding the rule mentioned by Qian Sanyuan, all the Heavenly Rank Medical Pulse Masters had no objections. After his words fell, many Medical Pulse Masters started to approach the wooden platforms. To be honest, this first round for Medical Pulse Masters still requires some luck.

Because you cannot change the patient you choose, nor can you fight with others for a patient. If you’re lucky, and happen to choose a disease you have encountered before, isn’t that easy and straightforward?

But if you’re unlucky and select a rare and unheard-of complex disorder, then the situation could leave you in tears without a solution.

As everyone approached the wooden platforms, they were secretly praying in their hearts, hoping to select a good patient, so that perhaps they might have a chance to fight for a place in the top five.

"A group of clueless beings, do you really think the Medical Vein is just a matter of luck?"

A voice came from among the Heavenly Rank Medical Pulse Masters, and as everyone followed the sound, they saw it was Huashan Old Monster speaking coldly, probably noticing the expressions of the many Medical Pulse Masters and thus speaking mockingly.

Exposed by Gu Huashan, many Medical Pulse Masters blushed.

The truth is that the Medical Vein requires rigor. Luck alone in choosing a good patient this time does not mean your Medical Pulse Technique is truly superior; it merely indicates better luck.

As Gu Huashan finished mocking, he strode forward and directly approached the nearest wooden platform to him, seemingly without perceiving anything, exhibiting confidence that made many nod slightly.

After Gu Huashan chose his patient, Qihuang Saint Hand Xiao Shijing was not slow either, casually picking a wooden platform and beginning his display of Medical Pulse Technique.

"Let’s go last. Otherwise, people might say Lianyun Mountain is biased!"

Seeing many Medical Pulse Masters making their choices, Yun Xiao showed a smile, and his words made Mo Qing nod slowly without moving.

After all, this is Lianyun Mountain’s home ground. If Yun Xiao and Mo Qing were to choose patients first, even if they didn’t play any tricks, they would still be criticized. People in this world often maliciously speculate on the intentions of others.

However, choosing patients would not take much time. Shortly after, only two wooden platforms remained unchosen in the field, and these last two naturally became the inevitable choice for Yun Xiao and Mo Qing.

"Senior Sister Mo Qing, don’t let me down!"

Immediately, Yun Xiao nodded to Mo Qing and made a small joke before striding to a wooden platform, carefully sensing this patient’s aura and internal condition.

Upon hearing Yun Xiao’s words, a trace of unusual light flashed in Mo Qing’s beautiful eyes, but she said nothing, making a silent resolution in her heart. This time, she must not be underestimated by this guy; at least she must pass this first round.

"The time needed to treat and heal should not be short, so can Yun Xiao manage to participate in the Poison Meridian Path competition?"

On the outside, an Earth Rank Advanced Meridian Refining Master wore a puzzled look. As a genuine Medical Pulse Master, he knew that treating and saving people, although time-sensitive, must not be rushed—sometimes spending several days isn’t out of the question.

Now the Poison Meridian Path and Medical Vein competitions are happening simultaneously. If Yun Xiao spends days on this treating and saving venture, how can he even talk about participating in the Poison Meridian Path competition?

Even if Lianyun Mountain intended to open a backdoor, they couldn’t make it so blatant, and all those Poison Vein Masters who entered the Nine-layered Poison Tower ahead of time would not easily agree?

This left even Nie Xiaosheng bewildered. As a genius from Shenxiao Sect, even though he wasn’t a Meridian Refining Master, he understood the principles of the Medical Vein and knew the adage of haste making waste.

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"Vice Chairman Qian, Dean Qing, Yun Xiao... is this possible?"

In the northern seats, Ouyang Wuantong, Sect Leader of Shenxiao Sect, glanced at the young man in coarse cloth, then turned back to ask this question to Qian Sanyuan and Qingmu Wu, causing Island Master Li Yunfan of Ling Kong Island to nod slightly.

To be honest, upon seeing Qingmu Wu hand the Nine Realms Poison Jade over to Yun Xiao, these two had briefly assumed Yun Xiao was going to participate in the Poison Vein Master competition.

But Yun Xiao didn’t follow Lu Tianwen, Song Qiuchan, and others into the Nine Realms Poison Tower. Now he was before one of the patients, indicating that things were more complicated than they seemed.

These two were exceptionally perceptive, quickly realizing that this time Yun Xiao intended to participate in both factions’ competitions. While it astonished them, it also left them somewhat perplexed, leading to Ouyang Wuantong’s question.

Like Nie Xiaosheng, although Ouyang Wuantong was not a Meridian Refining Master, he had some understanding of treating and saving lives, knowing that it inevitably consumes significant time.

This way, after curing the patient and then entering the Nine-layered Poison Tower, seemed a bit unfair. These two significant figures did not believe Qian Sanyuan and Qingmu Wu wouldn’t recognize something this evident?