Flee?
Upon hearing this word, Li Zhengxi’s face darkened.
“Minghan, what did you say? Say it again.”
Li Minghan said, “Father, given the situation, we should flee…”
Smack!
Before Li Minghan could finish, a slap landed on his face.
Li Zhengxi roared, “I am the Korean Medical Sage. If I flee, wouldn’t that make the Chinese mock me?”
“How could I face our compatriots back home?”
“Li Minghan, are you trying to make your father a sinner of Korea?”
Li Minghan persisted, “Father, you’ve seen Ye Qiu’s medical skills. Do you think you have a chance of winning the next match?”
“Perhaps you think there’s still a chance, but I have no confidence in you.”
“Father, if you lose the competition, you’ll have to take your own life in public.”
“Do you want me to lose my father forever?”
Li Zhengxi’s face turned ashen with anger.
He hadn’t expected his own son to lose faith in him.
Just as he was about to speak, others chimed in.
“Medical Sage, I think Mr. Li is right. Let’s flee!”
“Continuing the competition, even if we win one match, won’t change anything.”
“When we return home, we can hold a press conference, saying we were treated unfairly in China. The Chinese not only insulted us and made things difficult at every turn, but also used despicable tactics in the competition. That way, no one will blame you.”
“In fact, it might even win the sympathy of our people, and they’ll see you as a hero.”
“Medical Sage, you are Korea’s Medical Sage. Even if you’ve long put life and death aside, you must think of Korean medicine!”
“If you really take your own life in public in China, not only will our people curse you, but Korean medicine will also suffer a devastating blow.”
“Medical Sage, for the sake of Korean medicine, please listen to Mr. Li. Let’s flee!”
Everyone was urging Li Zhengxi to escape back to Korea.
Because only by fleeing could Li Zhengxi possibly survive.
Li Zhengxi cursed furiously, “You cowards, what kind of man do you take me for?”
“I am the Korean Medical Sage. Even if I die, I will not be a deserter.”
“When I came here, I said that in this China-Korea medical contest, I would fight to the end, even if it cost me my life.”
Hearing this, everyone present was deeply moved.
This was the demeanour of a Medical Sage.
A model for our generation!
Li Zhengxi continued, “Although we’ve lost two matches, I’m not discouraged.”
“Nor do I believe that Chinese medicine is superior to our Korean traditional medicine.”
“In my heart, Korean traditional medicine is the greatest in the world.”
“Though the current situation is against me, for the reputation of Korean medicine, for its future, and for Korea’s honour, I, Li Zhengxi, will fight to the death, unyielding!”
Tears welled up in the eyes of those present.
See that? This is the spirit of our Korean people.
Fight to the death, never retreat.
As the saying goes, to sacrifice oneself for the nation’s cause and face death unflinchingly, this is no less than that.
Li Zhengxi let out a sigh, “I never imagined that I, the Korean Medical Sage, would be defeated by a young upstart.”
“It’s not that I’m not strong, but Ye Qiu is too despicable.”
“He actually used witchcraft, damn it.”
“Everyone, I have a very important task for you now. I hope you can lend me your strength.”
Li Minghan quickly asked, “Father, what are your orders?”
Li Zhengxi said, “Pack your things, we’re returning to Korea.”
What?
The group was stunned.
They looked at Li Zhengxi in shock.
Didn’t you just say you’d never retreat and would fight to the death? Why have you changed your mind now?
Afraid of dying?
Li Zhengxi seemed to sense their thoughts and said, “Do you think I’m afraid of death?”
“No, I’m not afraid of death at all.”
“To be honest, I truly want to fight Chinese medicine to the end, even if it means taking my own life in public, I’d have no regrets.”
“But if I die, it would indeed be a heavy blow to Korean medicine.”
“That’s not even the most important thing.”
“The most important thing is, if I die, no one will be able to expose Ye Qiu’s shameless use of witchcraft.”
“I must return to Korea as soon as possible, tell the truth about this matter, and let the world see how shameless Chinese medicine is, how despicable the Chinese are.”
“Hurry, everyone, pack your things, we’re leaving now!”
Ten minutes later.
The luggage was packed.
“Let’s go, we’re returning to Korea!”
With that, Li Zhengxi personally opened the door, ready to lead everyone out.
However, upon opening the door, the smile on Li Zhengxi’s face froze.
The others were also rooted to the spot.
Outside the door stood dozens of men in black, led by none other than Han Long.
“Mr. Li, where are you off to?” Han Long asked with a chuckle.
Li Zhengxi said expressionlessly, “I’m taking everyone out for a stroll.”
“A stroll?” Han Long glanced at the others, smiling, “Why bring luggage for a stroll?”
Li Minghan snapped, “None of your damn business, get—”
Before he could finish the word “out,” a gleaming dagger was pressed against Li Minghan’s throat.
Instantly, Li Minghan’s voice stopped abruptly, his body frozen in place.
As for the others, they were pale with fear, not daring to make a sound.
Li Zhengxi, true to his status as the Korean Medical Sage, though startled, quickly regained his composure and shouted at Han Long, “What are you doing?”
“How dare you threaten an international guest with a weapon? Are you trying to cause a diplomatic incident?”
“Release my son immediately!”
Han Long smiled faintly, “Mr. Li, don’t be nervous, I’m just joking with you.”
With that, Han Long flicked his wrist.
Clang!
The sharp dagger snapped in two, falling to the floor with a crisp sound.
This…
Li Zhengxi and his group turned ashen.
“Mr. Li, until the competition is over, I’ll be ensuring your safety.”
“Wherever you go, I’ll be right behind you.”
“Before the competition ends, I hope you don’t wander off. If something unfortunate happens, I won’t be responsible.”
Han Long was wearing a long black trench coat. After saying this, he shook the coat with both hands.
In that instant, Li Zhengxi’s pupils contracted.
He saw a gun tucked into Han Long’s waistband.
“Back to the room,” Li Zhengxi said with a grim face, turning back inside.
Once the door was closed, Li Minghan asked urgently, “Father, what do we do now?”
“What else can we do? We can’t return to Korea for now. There’s only one path left, and that’s to fight Ye Qiu to the death!”
A cold glint flashed in Li Zhengxi’s eyes. Clenching his fists, he declared, “Tomorrow, even if it costs me my life, I will defeat Ye Qiu and uphold the name of Korean medicine!”
