Great Immortal Doctor

"Ouch!" The man let out a cry of pain from the whipping and flew into a rage. "What the hell is going on? You've gone too far!"

Old Qin put down the broom, panting. Naturally, he recognized the newcomer. It was Shen Xiangqian, Section Chief Shen from the Health Bureau. However, having reached this point, Old Qin's stubbornness flared up. He glared angrily at Section Chief Shen, who he usually treated with great respect.

"Section Chief Shen, are you okay? This Jishitang is really arrogant," Chu Bohuai said in a sarcastic tone.

As soon as Shen Xiangqian saw Chu Bohuai, he quickly bowed and nodded, saying obsequiously, "Doctor Chu, as soon as I received your call, I rushed over right away. Don't worry. Practicing medicine without a license is a serious matter. Our Health Bureau will never tolerate it. I really should thank you, Doctor Chu, for informing us about this in a timely manner."

After all, Baicaotang was a time - honored brand with a history of a hundred years. Although it was just a branch in Haicheng, it was not something an ordinary person could afford to provoke. Especially the Chu Bohuai and Chu Boyang brothers were the personal doctors of many officials in the municipal government. As a mere section chief of the Health Bureau, Shen Xiangqian had to be servile to them.

Turning around, Shen Xiangqian faced Old Qin and immediately changed his expression, shouting angrily, "Qin Guangming, explain what's going on here!"

Before Old Qin could speak, Xiao Yi had already stepped in front of Shen Xiangqian and said calmly, "What do you want to do?"

Hearing this, Shen Xiangqian was almost driven mad with anger. "What do I want to do? You're really ignorant. How dare you practice medicine without a medical license? Have you got a nerve of steel? This is a crime. Do you understand? Three to five years in prison is considered lenient. From today on, all the instruments and medicines in Jishitang will be sealed up. All of you wait to be investigated. Qin Guangming, you even dared to hit me with a broom. I think you're tired of living, like an old man trying to hang himself!"

"Who has such a big mouth?" At this moment, with a serious shout, a gray - haired old man strode into Jishitang.

"Li Qingshan!"

"Professor Li!"

"Old Master Li!"

Everyone in Jishitang, except Xiao Yi and Old Qin, was extremely astonished.

"Professor Li, why are you here?" Xiaoyue couldn't help stuttering when she saw the newcomer.

The person who came was Li Qingshan, the dean of the Affiliated Hospital of Huaxia Medical University and a specially - appointed professor at Huaxia Medical University.

"Hehe, Classmate Xiaoyue, I'm here to learn from a master," Li Qingshan said to Xiaoyue with a beaming smile.

"Learn from a master? You're a highly respected old professor in our entire Haicheng. Why do you come here to learn from someone?" Xiaoyue asked in confusion.

"Xiaoyue, Doctor Xiao is a national treasure of ours. I would die without regret if I could consult Doctor Xiao in my lifetime," Li Qingshan said as he walked up to Xiao Yi, cupped his hands in front of his chest, and bowed deeply.

"Dean Li, you're overpraising me," Xiao Yi said, reaching out to help Li Qingshan up.

"Ah?" Xiaoyue's eyes widened in shock. She never expected that the old professor, who was respected and admired by everyone, would be so humble in front of Xiao Yi.

Seeing the highly respected Li Qingshan appear in Jishitang, Old Qin, who had already been prepared to fight to the bitter end, couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope.

However, Chu Bohuai and his son's expressions changed drastically. They didn't understand why this old guy Li Qingshan was so respectful to Xiao Yi. But they already faintly sensed something was wrong.

Shen Xiangqian was even more puzzled. Old Qin and Xiaoyue might not be very clear about Li Qingshan's identity, but as a seasoned official, Shen Xiangqian knew it very well. Li Yi, the current mayor of Haicheng, was Li Qingshan's own son. In Haicheng, Old Master Li was like an overlord. With Li Qingshan here, how could Shen Xiangqian miss the opportunity to show off? He quickly walked over and bowed, saying, "Old Master Li, what brings you here?"

Li Qingshan turned his head, looked at him seriously, and suddenly asked sternly, "Who did you say had a nerve of steel and was tired of living?"

Shen Xiangqian's expression froze, and sweat began to form on his forehead. He quickly said, "Old Master Li, it's like this. Doctor Chu from Baicaotang reported that this young Chinese medicine doctor in Jishitang is practicing medicine without a license. 'Do one's duty in one's position' is what Mayor Li has always taught us. So, I rushed over immediately."

"It's understandable to investigate the practice of medicine without a license. However, for a bureau official to use words like 'tired of living' casually, do you think it's appropriate?" Li Qingshan frowned, his presence imposing without anger.

"This... this..." Shen Xiangqian stammered, not daring to speak, and the cold sweat on his forehead couldn't stop flowing.

Chu Bohuai, however, took a step forward and said coldly, "Old Li, although Section Chief Shen's words are a bit inappropriate, after all, he is on official business. It would be better to let him handle the matter of Jishitang's illegal practice of medicine first, and then you can discuss with him about the inappropriate use of words."

Li Qingshan glanced at Chu Bohuai and snorted. He reached into his bag, took out a small red booklet, and handed it to Xiao Yi with both hands, saying, "Doctor Xiao, your medical license has been specially approved. Please keep it."

"What?" When Chu Bohuai saw the booklet, his face changed. He pointed at Li Qingshan and said, "This... this is impossible. He just graduated from university and is not qualified to obtain a medical license at all. Li Qingshan, even if you want to cover for him, you should follow the regulations. Being so blatant like this is probably against the rules, right?"

Chu Bohuai knew very well that with Xiao Yi's status as a recent university graduate, it was impossible for him to have a medical license.

Li Qingshan smiled and said, "Chu Bohuai, you only know one aspect but not the other. Our Chinese Medicine Association has always been open - minded in recruiting talents. As long as several presidents and vice - presidents unanimously approve, the medical license can be issued exceptionally. You're also a member of the Chinese Medicine Association. You can't have forgotten this exceptional regulation, right?"

"I naturally know this regulation, but what has he, Xiao Yi, done to deserve an exceptional license?" Chu Bohuai stared, not backing down at all.

Even Chu Wenjie shook his arm and shouted, "That's right. Why should he be issued one?"

Li Qingshan glanced at them disdainfully, took Xiao Yi's hand, and said loudly, "Just because Xiao Yi is the inheritor of the Four - Elephant Acupuncture Method!"

"The Four - Elephant Acupuncture Method?" Chu Bohuai trembled all over, and his voice quivered. "This is impossible. The Four - Elephant Acupuncture Method has been lost for thousands of years!"