Chapter 699: Chapter 699

Li Duohao's eyes went straight.

He had had these parent and child bronze figures for at least forty to fifty years. During all these years with Li Duohao, today was the first time he ever heard the bronze figures utter the words "try harder next time."

Originally, Li Duohao thought the idea of bronze figures speaking was purely fantastical, nothing more than a legend.

But what he had never expected was that under Ding Fan's touch, the bronze figures actually spoke.

At this moment, not only was Li Duohao stunned, but Zhou Shixin and Zhong Wu beside him were also completely taken aback.

Ding Fan had just used the acupoint sealing technique before applying acupuncture. Using acupoint sealing along with acupuncture, this skill was something that none, including Zhou Shixin and Zhong Wu, could ever hope to achieve.

In the recent history of Huaxia Country, the nation had suffered through wars and turmoil. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) experienced severe challenges from Western medicine, and following the establishment of the new Huaxia Country, a series of anti-feudal campaigns further devastated TCM. For a long time, TCM was considered synonymous with feudal superstition.

It was because of these reasons that TCM had become more and more desolate in Huaxia Country; meanwhile, Korean and Japanese medicine, which inherited TCM practices, saw significant development.

The surprise Ding Fan gave Zhou Shixin and Zhong Wu was immense. Ding Fan had reached the level of acupoint sealing, a common theme in novels, but unheard of in modern TCM! And Ding Fan was so young! How could Zhou Shixin and Zhong Wu not be both shocked and elated!

In the crowd, it wasn't only practitioners of Chinese and Korean medicine who were astonished; everyone else was bewildered as well.

The bronze figures were made entirely of brass. After Ding Fan pressed on it a few times, the figure's back protruded, and it even spoke, saying "try harder next time"...

Now, everyone finally understood why Zhong Wu couldn't contain his emotions upon seeing these bronze figures earlier and rushed onto the stage offering to buy them back. They also understood why Ding Fan was willing to bet assets worth billions on the parent and child bronze figures.

These bronze figures had at least a few hundred years of history. At that time, to craft these figures with such exquisite detail—what is it if not a national treasure?

"Chairman Li, now you see who has really lost," Ding Fan said to Li Duohao.

Li Duohao furrowed his brows tightly at this time.

There was no need for him to say anything now. Everyone present could see clearly—they had lost.

"I have lost. From now on, the bronze figures are yours!" After saying this, Li Duohao did not look back and walked off the stage.

Having returned to his own camp, Li Duohao didn't even lift his head.

Li Duohao, over sixty years of age, not only faced this young man with a heavy hand but also used his most cherished possession for the competition. Even if he had won, there would be no glory for Li Duohao, let alone now as he had lost.

Li Duohao had not only lost the competition and face but, more importantly, had also lost the bronze figures.

Now, Ding Fan had indeed taught him a lesson: there are always people better than oneself, and Huaxia Country was not a place for Li Duohao to show off!

Without any hesitation, Ding Fan immediately arranged for someone to take the pair of bronze figures away. Since he had won, there was no need for courtesy.

"Now, I declare that the third round ends with Mr. Ding Fan's victory!"

At this time, the female emcee stepped onto the stage and announced to everyone.

As the voice of the female emcee fell, the crowd once again erupted with applause and cheers.

A young man, having defeated three Korean medical experts consecutively, was elevated to the status of a national idol based on this feat alone.

"Chairman Jin Guangyi, we have won three out of four rounds, and it seems unnecessary to continue, doesn't it?" Ding Fan now said towards the Korean medical camp.

Jin Guangyi's face crumpled as if his features could all squeeze together.

He truly looked bitter now.

Jin Guangyi led his team here mainly to show off. He wanted to reveal the prowess of Korean medicine to the crowd, secure Korean medicine as the orthodox practice, and pave the way for it to apply for World Intangible Cultural Heritage status...

But the attempt to show off had miserably failed, their status remained unaffirmed, and now they were far from claiming any heritage status. Having lost three rounds, they were thoroughly defeated without needing to say a word.

And now, what grieved Jin Guangyi the most was the bet he had foolishly agreed to before the competition: a wager of ten billion with Ding Fan...

Jin Guangyi had thought Ding Fan was a fool. With so many Korean medical experts by his side, defeating Ding Fan seemed like a sure thing.

Yet, to lose so horribly! Ten billion, and what's worse, ten billion US dollars!

With a face like a bitter melon, Jin Guangyi stood up and made his way to the stage.

At this point, it was no longer something that could be avoided by wishing it away.

"Chairman Jin Guangyi, with three rounds lost in four, is there a need for the fourth round?" the female emcee asked Jin Guangyi.

With none of his previous arrogance, Jin Guangyi shook his head slightly. "No need, we have lost today!"

As Jin Guangyi finished his speech, the audience erupted once more with deafening applause.

The Korean medical delegation had arrived with such arrogance, acting as if they were second only to heaven. Hearing the Korean delegation concede defeat was a delight for the Huaxia people present.

With heads bowed, the Korean medical delegation remained silent.

"Chairman Jin Guangyi, since you have conceded defeat, please fulfill the bet we made earlier. I will have someone come to see you later," Ding Fan said.

Jin Guangyi was bleeding inside. He had never had that much money in his entire life. The bet he had made with Ding Fan was made with the firm belief that he was sure to win, merely intending to swindle Ding Fan...

"Mr. Ding... this... this bet..." Jin Guangyi rubbed his hands together, suddenly at a loss for words.

Ding Fan glanced at Jin Guangyi. "In Huaxia Country, we place great importance on keeping promises, Chairman Jin. The media have recorded our bet. Should you break the agreement, I will sue you... I believe if matters escalate to that extent, the one losing face won't just be you, the whole Korean Medicine community would be tarnished because of you," he said.

These words pierced Jin Guangyi like a sharp cone.

Upon hearing about getting sued, Jin Guangyi felt his legs give out, and he slumped onto the stage.

A financial dispute involving a billion US dollars could easily sentence him to a lifetime behind bars. The situation wasn't just about losing a competition anymore. This competition could very well cost him his freedom in the future...

Ding Fan didn't bother with Jin Guangyi any further.

When the bet was made, Ding Fan already knew Jin Guangyi didn't have that many assets. He had exploited the other party's greed, making him believe he could pull off a lucrative scam without costs, and then tied him down with it.

Ding Fan's intention was to give him a good lesson.

These Korean practitioners had come to Huaxia, bragging about teaching Traditional Chinese Medicine a lesson. Now, Ding Fan had given these Korean Medicine doctors a vivid lesson!

The theme of the lesson was... stay humble, or arrogance will invite lightning!

By now, everything had become clear. Ding Fan had won three out of four rounds. Without a doubt, Ding Fan had emerged as the victor of the competition.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, dear guests, members of the press, friends from Korean and Traditional Chinese Medicine, we now declare that this medical skills competition has ended with Mr. Ding Fan's victory. The contest concludes here!" the female emcee announced in a high-pitched voice from the stage.

After the female emcee finished speaking, loud applause filled the room from all the people present.

It wasn't until now that Hu Jin finally took a deep breath.

The Korean practitioners had arrived with a wave of momentum, and for a long time, Hu Jin didn't know how to respond. Now, with Ding Fan's return, he had, with the strength of one person, completely overturned the Korean Medicine...

Hu Jin looked at Ding Fan. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⚑𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⚑𝕟𝕖𝕥

This Demon King of Chaos was very impressive indeed. Looking back, although he usually wasn't at the company, whenever the company faced any trouble, his intervention would resolve the crises immediately...

This Ding Fan really had some skills!

At this moment, both Zhou Shixin and Zhong Wu squinted their eyes in glee.

The first thing they were happy about was Ding Fan teaching these arrogant Korean doctors a lesson, preserving the status of Traditional Chinese Medicine in the world. The second was that Traditional Chinese Medicine had a future successor. With a talent like Ding Fan, Traditional Chinese Medicine was sure to see a new era!

Now, the competition had come to a complete end.

The thing that delighted Ding Fan the most from this competition was the set of Bronze Figures.

Within those figures, there were formations that blocked Divine Sense. In Ding Fan's view, there must be some profound mysteries within.

After leaving the competition venue, Ding Fan was eager to take the Bronze Figures to a private room.

"Brother Fan..." Just then, Qin Manshu caught up from behind.

Ding Fan and Manshu hadn't seen each other for a while. She looked even prettier than before.

"Brother Fan, you were really cool today..." At that moment, Qin Manshu made a playful face and smiled at Ding Fan.

"Manshu, let's talk inside the private room," Ding Fan told Qin Manshu.

Qin Manshu's face turned slightly red at this.

The two of them had confirmed their relationship and hadn't seen each other for a long time. And now, upon meeting, Ding Fan wanted to take her into a private room...

Ding Fan, seeing Qin Manshu's reaction, knew she had misunderstood him.

"I just got those Bronze Figures; they're very valuable. Let's go in and take a look," Ding Fan explained.

Seeing Ding Fan insist, Qin Manshu nodded. However, for some reason, she felt a bit dejected inside.

After Ding Fan and Qin Manshu entered the private room, Ding Fan casually closed the door.

Next, Ding Fan arranged the Bronze Figures, which by now had had their Silver Needles removed after the competition. He skillfully reinserted the Silver Needles all over them.

Once all the needles were in place, the figures emitted a sound of perseverance.

But Ding Fan didn't stop there.

He transformed his hands into palms and began channeling True Qi directly into the chest of one of the figures.

From Ning Luoxi's "Xuanxue Zhenyi," Ding Fan had learned about a hidden acupoint near the chest in addition to the common ones. This acupoint required the stimulation of Qi and blood through True Qi before it could be activated.

Ding Fan was only trying, but as soon as his True Qi entered the figure, it made a clicking noise.

Then, a human voice came from the figure, "Learning has no bounds, perseverance is the vessel"...