Azure Heaven Saber
Chapter 694 - 694 218 Casting the Golden Hook Two-in-One_3

Chapter 694: Chapter 218: Casting the Golden Hook [Two-in-One]_3 Chapter 694: Chapter 218: Casting the Golden Hook [Two-in-One]_3 “Brother, brother, it’s an urgent matter in the martial arts world…”

“Sir, do you have any? I’ll buy! I’ll pay ten times the market price, please…”

“…”

As you might guess, these are folks who had some stock on hand but are still lacking in other areas.

As for those with ashen faces walking out, they’re completely disheartened, unable to afford or purchase enough.

Well, some are cursing vociferously because they can afford it but can’t find it. At this point, resources are more valuable than spirit crystals; even the best spirit crystals aren’t as desirable anymore.

Some even simply left the city, braving the snowstorm to go hunt Demon Beasts…

Damn it, I’m healthy, but if I kill a Demon Beast now, it would certainly fetch a good price. How could I ignore such an easy way to make money?

…

“Do you have enough?”

Jiang Changhai asked Dong Tiesong with a smug expression.

“Seeing how pleased with yourself you are, I guess you have enough, right?” Dong Tiesong shot back with a roll of his eyes.

“Not only do I have enough, but I also have something to spare.”

Jiang Changhai added, “If you are short, I can sell you some at ten times the market price. A fair deal, isn’t it?”

“Go to hell! Even if I don’t have enough, I wouldn’t buy from you! You heartless maggot!”

Dong Tiesong stormed off.

Clearly, Dong Tiesong had enough too.

After all, ten times the market price is indeed a reasonable offer, considering the circumstances!

Others overheard Jiang Changhai’s conversation and quickly approached him: “Elder Jiang… Can I buy from you…”

“Bugger off!”

Jiang Changhai was not polite at all.

“Do you think you’re Dong Tiesong? Taking advantage of me?”

Indeed, anyone other than Dong Tiesong buying at ten times the market price would be taking advantage of Jiang Changhai!

So, nobody got the nod, huh?

Well, countless people have made their nominations and among the nominees, Zhao Sihai ranks the highest. The number of votes for all the others combined barely amounts to a fraction of his.

Although justice might prevail in people’s hearts, it’s also due to Zhao Sihai’s efforts in protecting the citizens on the borders of three countries that he has earned such reward.

However, Zhao Sihai… has put up a notice declaring that he has already fully recovered and returned home.

This naturally leads people to believe that the miracle doctor took the initiative to heal Zhao Sihai.

With this news spreading, public sentiment has become even more impassioned and agitated.

Keep in mind, the extent of injuries Zhao Sihai sustained was even more severe than Leopard Elder’s.

Although Leopard Elder’s life force is depleted, his foundation severely damaged, and he could pass away at any moment, he still retains the strength of a near Cloud Peak-level expert before his demise.

If he sacrifices what remains of his life for one last all-out battle, he might be able to hold his ground for a while. This is a common scenario for those whose foundations are damaged but still maintain their strength.

The situation with Old Zhao, however, is entirely different. His foundation is entirely destroyed, his cultivation wasted, and he’s living on the last bit of spiritual medicine he’s got. Once the efficacy of the medicine runs out, he will die!

The miraculous doctor could heal such severe injuries?

People’s recognition or affirmation of the miraculous doctor was elevated to a new level. Maybe the word “doctor” should be removed from “miraculous doctor”—he’s just too goddamn miraculous!

What’s more, Old Zhao’s case shows that the miraculous doctor doesn’t refuse to help or only treat those close to him.

This reclusive miraculous doctor has actually already made his appearance and has treated two patients.

Once, he healed Zhao Sihai, and once, he healed Leopard Elder from Universe Building.

The miraculous doctor has always been dedicated to treating and healing people.

Even knowing that he is currently in a trap specifically designed for him, the miraculous doctor still knows no fear.

In fact, he started to act from the moment he returned to Yuezhou.

Treating Leopard Elder can be considered as doing a favor due to cause and effect, but to heal Zhao Sihai? Although Zhao Sihai has served greatly, it has nothing to do with the miraculous doctor. Even with considerable achievements, it cannot be used as a bargaining chip in dealing with the miraculous doctor.

Despite this, the miraculous doctor still treated him. His noble character made everyone feel ashamed.

“Knowing that someone is plotting against him… the miraculous doctor remains as miraculous as ever! His compassion in saving the world and healing the injured, isn’t it a cause for our shame!”

“Who has set this trap?”

“Who is plotting against the miraculous doctor?”

This question, indeed, is too easy to answer.

In Yan State, it was Bai Yihwen.

It was Bai Yihwen’s article that started all the controversy.

And it was this Bai Yihwen who openly targeted the miraculous doctor.

Why target him?

Of course, it’s because the miraculous doctor is from Great Qin, and Great Qin and Yan State are hereditary rivals. The two countries have been at war for years. With the miraculous doctor in Great Qin, the generals of Great Qin, even if not invincible, would at least have significantly reduced casualties.

Take the soldiers of Yuezhou as an example. Apart from those who died on the battlefield, there were hardly any who died afterward or became disabled!

How could the people of Yan State tolerate this?

Most attention in wars between the two nations tends to focus on large scale battles involving hundreds of thousands of people. The fierceness, spectacle, bloodiness, and zest of the battlefield…

But those truly in the know understand that in fact, many casualties of war happen off the battlefield. A great number of wounded soldiers die from their injuries after returning home, and these are far from a minority.

In a battle between two nations, each with an army of ten thousand, casualties usually range between twenty to thirty percent until a clear winner is decided. More than forty percent casualties generally signals a rout.

The so-called fight to the last man is just rhetoric. Large-scale battles never actually come to this.

After a major battle, those injured soldiers, regardless of whether they were from the victorious or defeated side, will of course receive treatment when they return. However, wounds from swords, spears, sabers, halberds, or arrows are extremely hard to heal.