Peach Blossom Divine Medical God Chapter 1975 - 1960: Overseas Returnee (2)

"Do you need my assistance?" Chen Yang inquired.

"The Five Poisons Cult members typically excel in poison-based attacks; however, their actual combat prowess isn’t exceptionally high. Lisa and the others are fully capable of handling them," Ma Jiantao responded.

"Understood."

Perceiving no immediate need for his intervention, Chen Yang offered no further suggestions. After a brief conversation with Ma Jiantao, he departed from the village office and made his way back to Linghe Village.

The outbreak of a catastrophic illness in Linghe Village had sent ripples of panic throughout the entire town and, indeed, the whole county.

Consequently, the tourism sector in Linghe Village suffered a significant blow.

Numerous tourists opted to depart, leaving the once-bustling village sparsely populated with only essential staff and the local residents.

An abrupt silence descended upon the area.

Yet, this situation was an understandable consequence; nobody desired to contract a serious illness.

Therefore, upon re-entering the village, Chen Yang promptly granted the company employees a few days of leave, intending to reopen the scenic area once the situation stabilized.

Although the company could not cease operations entirely, with vital equipment requiring ongoing maintenance, Chen Yang made the necessary arrangements to ensure its continuity.

By the time he concluded his tasks and returned to the medical clinic, the evening had already advanced to seven or eight o’clock.

After a quick meal, he dedicated the remainder of the evening to quiet cultivation, focusing on enhancing his abilities.

The following morning, Chen Yang and Wu Kexin commenced their rounds together, visiting Linghe Village to check on the patients they had attended to the previous day.

The patients exhibited notable improvement by this day, though a full recovery would likely necessitate continued medication for some time.

Despite the gradual pace of recovery, a sense of hope permeated the atmosphere, which was a positive indicator.

However, unexpectedly, as noon approached and it was time to administer the day’s medication, a medical team dispatched from the provincial capital intercepted them.

"You must cease the current medication immediately! Our research into this disaster illness indicates that a protracted treatment course is equivalent to a slow demise!" declared a tall, slender doctor, approximately twenty-five or twenty-six years old, sporting spectacles and speaking with forceful conviction.

His pronouncement left everyone in a state of bewildered shock.

The village mayor was the first to regain his composure. He stepped forward swiftly and stated, "Dr. Wang, yet this medication has demonstrably been aiding the patients’ recovery."

"Mayor, while it's true there's been some assistance, the critical issue is that disaster diseases cannot be treated with a slow approach! What you are currently doing is prolonging the patients' suffering, leading to a gradual death," Dr. Wang asserted emphatically.

"Ah? Dr. Wang, then what course of action would you propose we take?"

The mayor found himself in a state of utter uncertainty.

"Immediately discontinue the use of this ‘Baicao Decoction’ and implement the treatment regimen we have established and approved in the provincial capital," Dr. Wang stated with blunt directness.

"Ah, this..."

The mayor was taken aback by Dr. Wang’s directive.

His words presented a direct contradiction to Chen Yang’s methodology, and deep down, the mayor felt a stronger inclination to trust Chen Yang.

Nevertheless, Dr. Wang and his team were officially sanctioned from the provincial capital, and he was a physician trained abroad.

Dismissing his counsel outright was not a viable option.

While the mayor was locked in internal deliberation, Chen Yang and Wu Kexin, alerted by the commotion within, entered the room from outside.

"You intend to halt my prescribed medication?"

Chen Yang’s brow furrowed as he fixed his gaze upon the spectacle-clad Dr. Wang.

The doctor, young yet possessing an extraordinary bearing, exuded an aura that suggested significant standing, discernible from the very first glance.

And indeed, this initial assessment proved accurate. The moment he heard Chen Yang speak, Dr. Wang immediately turned his attention to him.

An unshakeable self-assurance was etched across his features, leaving no room for hesitation: "Precisely, all current medications must be discontinued. Henceforth, all proceedings within this room are to adhere strictly to my directives."

"Cease my medication? On what grounds do you base this demand?" Fully cognizant of the doctor’s considerable background, Chen Yang opted to forgo unnecessary debate, choosing instead to concentrate on the immediate issue at hand.

Should the opposing party present a superior alternative, he would not prolong the argument.

"Grounds? Must I justify my actions to you? You country bumpkin, a mere village doctor! If it weren't for my acknowledgment of your well-intentioned efforts, I would hold you accountable for your substandard medical practices," Dr. Wang retorted dismissively, adopting an unequivocally condescending posture.

Chen Yang felt a surge of intense anger.

"Dr. Wang! You have overstepped your bounds! Chen Yang provided treatment under my express authorization. If any issues arise, I shall bear full responsibility," the mayor swiftly interjected, his expression hardening noticeably.

Dr. Wang demonstrated a degree of discernment; having perceived Chen Yang as merely an ordinary individual, he felt emboldened to challenge him.

He maintained a more measured demeanor towards the mayor, understanding the boundaries he could not cross.

"Mayor, there seems to be a misunderstanding. My intention was not to assign blame to anyone. I simply wish to prevent this individual from obstructing our established treatment protocol. After all, disaster diseases are far from ordinary ailments, and any misstep could escalate into a grave crisis," Dr. Wang explained with a disarming smile.

The mayor’s expression remained displeased. "I comprehend your good intentions, but is that truly the appropriate manner of speaking? To dismiss someone as a quack from the outset, is that fitting?"

"Hehe, I might have been a tad too eager moments ago, please overlook it, Mayor," Dr. Wang casually stated, moving past the observation.

Despite lingering discomfort, the mayor chose to let the matter rest.

"Mayor, let us not postpone further. I shall commence the treatment presently. I will require your consultation on certain matters later, kindly bear with me for a short while," Dr. Wang explained, donning a gas mask and swiftly directing several members of his provincial team to begin attending to the patients on site.

Witnessing this, the local doctors had no choice but to cooperate, offering their assistance to Dr. Wang and his contingent.

"Chen Yang, my apologies. This gentleman originates from the provincial capital, and he is an alumnus from abroad; he carries himself with considerable arrogance, and I find myself unable to control him," the mayor conveyed to Chen Yang with a hint of regret.

Chen Yang had arrived to offer assistance, only to gain no advantage and, worse, to be subjected to criticism.

The mayor naturally felt a sense of remorse.

Nevertheless, Chen Yang did not attach significant importance to the incident.

He had encountered numerous individuals like this, people who, blessed with privileged backgrounds and a modicum of talent, acted as if they were superior to all others.

Naturally, he had no desire to engage in trivial disputes with such persons.

"It is perfectly fine, Mayor. Given his profound confidence, let him proceed with the treatment of the patients," Chen Yang responded with indifference.

"Very well, very well," the mayor nodded, offering no further remarks.

Chen Yang and Wu Kexin did not depart immediately; instead, they remained present in the hall.

He meticulously observed the therapeutic methodologies employed by Dr. Wang.

The administration of injections, the provision of intravenous drips, the utilization of diagnostic instruments—this represented the conventional Western medical approach.

Yet, it had to be acknowledged, Dr. Wang displayed a certain degree of proficiency, surpassing that of many seasoned physicians.

Having studied the medical arts himself, Chen Yang could discern certain aspects of Dr. Wang's expertise from the subtle nuances of his treatment.

However, a distinct feeling arose within him that Dr. Wang's methods harbored certain deficiencies.

"Mayor, might you please permit me to examine the medications Dr. Wang is administering to the patients?"

Chen Yang suddenly directed his inquiry towards the mayor.

"Certainly."

The mayor promptly procured a selection of medications and presented them to Chen Yang.

"These are the ones; he indicated that with their use, complete recovery would be achieved within a week."

"A week?" Chen Yang's suspicion was immediately piqued upon hearing such a compressed timeline.

Nevertheless, he refrained from outright refutation, opting instead to scrutinize the medications provided by the mayor with great care.

Following a thorough examination, he ascertained that these were, in fact, potent pharmaceutical agents.

While they could indeed facilitate a swift alleviation of the ailment, they carried inherent risks; should the patient's constitution prove unable to withstand the treatment, severe repercussions could ensue.

"Are these medications intended for every single patient?" Chen Yang inquired, his brow furrowed, as he turned back to the mayor.

The mayor perceived a shift in Chen Yang's demeanor, "Yes, they are; is there an issue, Chen Yang?"

"These are all powerful drugs. When combined, they exhibit potent effects on individuals with ordinary constitutions, but for those in critical condition, their application is excessively perilous; it could prove lethal," Chen Yang stated unequivocally.

"What?"

The mayor was taken aback, confronted with the possibility of fatalities.

"Young man? What outlandish assertions are you fabricating here? Permitting your presence is already a significant concession. If you persist in spewing falsehoods and fomenting unrest, do not be surprised if I have you arrested for disturbing the peace!"

Dr. Wang, overhearing Chen Yang's declaration, was once again incensed.

He gestured emphatically at Chen Yang, his voice rising in volume.