Work Prophet
Chapter 131 - 47: 70% Chance of Winning

Chapter 131: Chapter 47: 70% Chance of Winning

Being a physician was a profession that greatly relied on experience, unless one, like Li Yu, simply overwhelmed others through higher levels of technology; otherwise, it usually required methodical accumulation.

Especially on the Bratis Continent, due to the lack of a scientifically rigorous theoretical framework, understanding of pathology was essentially based on guesswork.

Medical knowledge was mostly passed down orally, and there were few related texts.

For the same illness, the treatment methods of different physicians could be bizarre and varied enormously.

To become an outstanding physician, one needed a good mentor, or else one could only rely on continual exploration and summary through practice.

Given Adelle’s age, it was clear she could not have had much experience in practicing medicine, and no matter how gifted, her level of medical skill would not be very high now.

Not to mention, she certainly couldn’t compare to Priest Tessa from neighboring Black Stone City.

And Priest Tessa had only recently been outdone by Li Yu in the treatment of dysentery.

If Adelle were the type who was recklessly naïve, it was still possible she might let her impulses carry her away and come over to deliver another ’victory’ to Li Yu.

However, from his interactions with the Female Priest, Li Yu found quite the opposite; Adelle was cautious and very humble.

Her choosing to step forward to challenge Li Yu at this time, especially right after Li Yu had demonstrated his medical skills, made Li Yu skeptical that she was doing so without someone directing her from behind.

It seemed Silver Moon Church had indeed set its sights on him.

Adelle was merely a pawn pushed forward to face him, but had Silver Moon Church really been biding their time only to choose a rookie like her as his opponent?

But upon further reflection, Li Yu quickly understood the intentions of Silver Moon Church.

The script for the medical contest six days later must have already been written.

Who exactly was executing it was not important; moreover, pushing a minor character like Adelle forward meant that if she lost, the negative impact on Silver Moon Church wouldn’t be that severe, but if she won, then there would be quite a lot to boast about.

—Silver Moon Church, a little-known newcomer, could defeat Double Rest Sect’s Prophet, the spokesperson for Saturdays in the mortal world.

Should this news spread, Li Yu would find it challenging to gather followers in the western regions anymore.

As for why they chose to contest in the field of medicine? Firstly, Silver Moon Church had initially risen to prominence in the western regions by virtue of their exceptional medical skills, and they certainly did not want to be surpassed in their specialty.

Secondly, although Li Yu had not intentionally antagonized Silver Moon Church, the incurable disease that Priest Tessa had failed to heal had been cured by him, which had somewhat tarnished the reputation of Silver Moon Church. They must have been eager to recover their position.

All considered, the Female Priest’s challenge and the demand to make the contest public were not surprising.

Moreover, Li Yu speculated that even if he disagreed, Silver Moon Church would later create public pressure and still find a way to force him to accept this challenge.

The subsequent course of events further proved this point.

Just as the young Female Priest returned to Teacup Castle, the news of her challenge to Li Yu had already spread throughout Green Field, and that’s not the end of it, as soon most of the western regions knew about the contest.

Silver Moon Church even announced that anyone with complicated and hard-to-treat diseases should now make their way to the territory of the Arias family.

As long as they could arrive before the contest, they might be chosen on the contest day to be personally treated by Prophet Merlin and Female Priest Adelle.

This announcement immediately attracted many people to Green Field.

Before long, tent after tent was pitched outside the castle, forming almost a sea of tents filled with poor families who had no money for medical treatment, hoping to cure their stubborn diseases with this opportunity.

As the crowd grew, various troubles ensued, including but not limited to brawls, thefts, and struggles over food and water sources.

Fortunately, Ireya was well-prepared for this, having early on gathered fifty militiamen led personally by Squire Knight Thomas to maintain order in the camp.

The Silver Moon Church also generously donated, providing food, blankets, and some necessary living supplies to the diseased and their family members who accompanied them. This had restored calm outside the castle.

Soon, six days had passed.

Adelle and Ireya stood together in front of the narrow window of the castle, looking down at the crowd praying below.

The expression on the female priest’s face was complex.

Ireya thought she was worried about the upcoming contest and couldn’t help rolling her eyes, complaining,

"I had already told you not to provoke Merlin, but you insisted on challenging him in a contest of medicine. When did you become so bold?"

Adelle withdrew her gaze and smiled apologetically at her friend, "Sorry for making you worry."

"Instead of apologizing, you should think about how not to lose too badly later," Miss Rabbit said bluntly, "although I am friends with you, I am also friends with Merlin.

"Since you invited me to witness this contest, I will try to remain impartial. With so many eyes watching, I cannot discredit the Arias family."

"Mmm," the female priest nodded, "Don’t worry, I won’t make it difficult for you, and don’t underestimate me too much. The church has blessed me with the Moon Spirit Essence this time."

"The Moon Spirit Essence that’s claimed to cure all diseases?" Ireya was shocked, "The church is really determined to win, then why not send a priest with even greater medical skills for a better chance of victory."

"......"

"Okay, I was wrong. I’m not trying to demoralize you. Do your best, Hamster. Honestly, you might just create a miracle and beat that guy next door."

After Miss Rabbit finished motivating the female priest, she then went to Li Yu’s room.

It was like a scoundrel juggling two dates on the Qixi Festival, spending time shopping with Girlfriend A, then taking Girlfriend B out for a lavish meal, showcasing just a bit of efficient time management.

She closed the door and said to Li Yu, who was resting with his eyes closed, "How confident are you?"

"About seventy percent."

Ireya was surprised, "So that little hamster actually has a thirty percent chance of winning? I couldn’t tell at all. Was she always this impressive?"

Li Yu opened his eyes, "The remaining thirty percent isn’t about losing to her."

"Then who else could you lose to?" Miss Rabbit was confused, "Isn’t it just the two of you competing today?"

Li Yu didn’t answer her directly but gave another look at the Family Head of the Arias family, "Are you here to gather information for her?"

Miss Rabbit shook her head, "No, not at all, I’m not siding with anyone this time, merely here to watch the excitement. So don’t expect me to relay anything I heard from her."

"Good, the spectacle should be quite interesting," Li Yu paused, then added, "Are you planning to continue wavering like this?"

"Huh?" Ireya was momentarily stunned, but soon she realized what Li Yu was hinting at and gave a wry smile, "Er, you know my situation...being a lord, there are some decisions I can’t make on my own."

"Don’t feel pressured. The Double Rest Sect isn’t planning to confront the Silver Moon Church head-on for now," Li Yu said, "So staying with the Silver Moon Church might help buy us more time for our development."

Miss Rabbit breathed a sigh of relief, like Li Yu had said, she had indeed been wavering.

Helpless, whether it be the Double Rest Sect or the Silver Moon Church, she couldn’t afford to offend either, so she had to keep hopping between them. Now, she fully understood her father’s dying words about politics being the art of compromise.

Li Yu’s understanding made her quite touched. Feeling emotional, the girl felt she owed Li Yu something in return, and thus blurted out, "Is there anything I can do to help you?"

Li Yu didn’t hesitate and nodded, "Yes, I hope you can issue a decree to protect the basic rights of the followers of Saturday, not only in the territory of the Double Rest Sect, but across Green Field, where neither nobles nor commoners should compel the followers to violate the tenets of the sect."