Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 446 Leader
"This is absolutely outrageous!!!"

In the main hall of the Three Sovereigns Ancestral Masters Association, physicians and doctors were sitting. Almost all the heads of medical clinics in Suzhou were present, making it a rare and grand gathering.

However, none of these people looked very good at the moment, especially the leaders, whose expressions were particularly unpleasant.

"What does that brat surnamed Niu mean by this?! He clearly accepted the invitation from my Ancestral Master's Association, yet he, a mere junior, dares to leave us standing here like this?!"

"The invitation clearly stated that the banquet we prepared for him started half an hour ago. This kid is simply outrageous! Is he planning to leave us hanging like this? Or did he never intend to come at all!"

"This kid is truly a faithless person! How dare someone like him study medicine!"

As several hot-tempered doctors and physicians began to hurl insults, the leader at the top grew increasingly gloomy with each passing moment.

The letter inviting Niu Yi to the banquet was written by him personally, but Niu Yi has now left everyone waiting for half an hour. This clearly shows that he does not take their Ancestral Master Association seriously, let alone his entire association!
This kid, it seems, really doesn't have any good intentions.
The leader of the Ancestral Masters Association had a cold look in his eyes, clearly indicating that he was really angry. But just then, a clear voice came from outside the gate of the Ancestral Masters Association.

"Are you all waiting for me, Niu?"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room turned their gazes and saw a tall, slender figure in green robes slowly walking in from outside the door. As soon as this figure appeared, all the doctors and physicians present fell silent.

But their eyes remained unfriendly.
The leader of the Ancestral Masters Association's expression changed, a smile quickly appearing on his face. He stood up to greet them and laughed loudly:

"Dr. Niu has kept us waiting for so long! We've long heard of his superb medical skills and handsome appearance, and have always wanted to meet him. Now, seeing him in person truly proves that hearing about him is worse than seeing him in person. Dr. Niu is indeed a dashing young man!"

Niu Yi stepped forward and approached the man in front of him, Fang, and said with a light laugh:

"You're too kind, Chief Fang. I've kept you all waiting. I was invited by the Prefect shortly after I left home and entrusted with an important task, which is why I was delayed."

As Niu Yi finished speaking, everyone present changed their expressions. Even those who had been extremely dissatisfied and even cursed before all put away their displeasure.

This Niu Yi is actually connected to Prefect Chen of Suzhou? This is no small matter. Prefect Chen is the highest-ranking official in Suzhou. You can't afford to offend anyone in Suzhou, let alone him.
Fang Huishou's expression also changed slightly, and a bad premonition arose in his heart. He forced a smile and said:
"Oh? I wonder if the Prefect and Doctor Niu are old acquaintances, and what important task has the Prefect entrusted to Doctor Niu?"

Niu Yi looked at the leader in front of him with a half-smile and said:

"As you all probably know, I come from the Jade Forest Hall, and the founder of the Jade Forest Hall also left the Three Sovereigns Ancestors Association. So, in a way, I have quite a connection with you all."

Seeing that Niu Yi did not answer his question directly, the leader of the association felt his unease grow stronger.
"Although I have no relation to the Prefect, he has a high opinion of my medical skills and agrees with my ideas. Therefore, he has appointed me as the new head of the Three Emperors Ancestral Masters Association to oversee all matters of the association."

As soon as Niu Yi finished speaking, a commotion erupted around them. Everyone present was incredulous and discussed among themselves, clearly shocked by this sudden turn of events. They had invited this Doctor Niu precisely to put pressure on him and force him to hand over the Yulin Hall's formula, but what was going on here?
The Prefect himself identified him as the leader of the Three Emperors Ancestors Society? Is this really true?!
Niu Yi ignored the commotion around him and handed the envelope to Fang, the head of the association, with a smile, saying:

"The Three Sovereigns Ancestral Masters Association has not had a leader who can convince so many healers for several years. Leader Fang has worked hard as the acting leader during this time. Please leave the rest to me."

"This contains the prefect's letter of appointment. If Chief Fang doesn't believe it, he can take a look himself, or come with me to the prefect to confirm this matter."

Fang Huishou's expression turned completely ugly. He realized that he and this young man surnamed Niu were really at odds. Anything involving the other party would make him very uncomfortable.
Especially now, having served as the acting head of the Three Emperors Ancestral Masters Association for several years, his chances are no different from those of the official head. He only needs to plan for another two years, and he should be able to rightfully become the official head.

But because of this kid who suddenly appeared, all of that came to an end!

No, it shouldn't be like this.
Fang Huishou did not reach out to take the envelope. Instead, he staggered back two steps and slumped into a chair, his face turning pale and then red.

They had made so many preparations to deal with the person in front of them, but all of them were disrupted by the appointment of the prefect in his hands.

The other party wasn't there to join the Three Emperors Ancestral Masters Association at all; they were there to take him away!

"Ahem! This Dr. Niu Niu."

Niu Yi followed the sound and saw a somewhat overweight man standing up, coughing lightly twice.

"Dr. Niu, you are still quite young. It's not that I disagree with the prefect's decision, but we are all your mentors. How can you expect us to have your trust?"

The fat man's words immediately resonated with everyone present. They were already feeling somewhat guilty, as they had previously been united in their desire to deal with this person. If he were to become the leader, it would be quite unsettling for them.

Niu Yi chuckled as he looked at the fat man, but his clear eyes made the man opposite him feel inexplicably guilty.

"As an organization of healers, the Three Sovereigns Ancestors Society should naturally judge people based on their medical skills. It cannot be like other organizations that engage in competitions or play tricks."

Although Niu Yi spoke softly, his words resonated loudly in the ears of everyone present.

"If you all believe that I am not qualified, then you must first prove to me that you doctors are not incompetent fools and have the right to question me."

At night, outside the Three Sovereigns Ancestors Assembly, figures with somber expressions and somewhat disheveled appearances emerged one after another. Clearly, the outcome of the assembly had left them deeply distressed, yet they had no choice but to accept it.
Before long, as all the doctors left the hall, Niu Yi, holding the jade tablet representing the head of the association, strode towards Baohe Hall.

(End of this chapter)