Zhu Yanyi’s words were a direct challenge to the Medicine Sect. Although the sect’s master had only six direct disciples, its influence was vast. More than half of the doctors and healers in Huaxia had ties to the sect. These were not ordinary practitioners; they were masters of their craft.
By speaking out, Zhu Yanyi had effectively cut off the medical lifeline for certain people. Without access to these skilled healers, half of those enemies might as well be signing their own death warrants. The other half could only pray to the heavens that they would never fall ill.
Her statement was both a warning and a reminder. In the coming days, she intended to confront the Chen family directly. She wanted to see just how many people were connected to them.
Her words were broadcast instantly by every spirit projection station and printed on the front pages of all newspapers.
The Huaxia authorities issued a statement simultaneously: "Dean Gu Jingtian is a doctor with a benevolent heart. He is now in danger. Once we identify the culprit, Huaxia will hold them fully accountable."
Some had assumed that Zhu Yanyi’s boldness would lead to suppression by the authorities. Instead, they found that Huaxia was supporting her with full force.
Starting the next day, the news cycle was dominated by major developments in the medical field, all linked to Zhu Yanyi.
A patent medicine for treating cancer hit the market, with Zhu Yanyi listed as the researcher.
A new technology for extracting drug essence with 95% purity was announced. This breakthrough meant that medicines made from herbs would be purer and more effective. Zhu Yanyi was credited with this technology as well.
The first successful treatment of a liver cancer patient was reported, with Zhu Yanyi as the treating physician.
Every day brought new reports about Zhu Yanyi. Public sentiment shifted from initial shock to widespread acceptance. The people of Huaxia came to view her as a gifted daughter of the nation, fully embracing her high-profile presence.
Zhu Yanyi became increasingly bold. The younger she appeared, the more shocking her achievements seemed. Her reputation reached its peak with the release of the Life-Extending Pill.
This pill’s formula had long existed within the Azure Sovereign Qingdi’s legacy. It was a lower-grade version, using relatively precious but accessible ingredients like ginseng and fo-ti. While precious, these ingredients were not impossible to obtain. The pill extended life by five years per dose, with a maximum limit of three doses per person. Although it had limitations, for many who struggled to live even one more year, fifteen extra years was a miracle.
Most importantly, Zhu Yanyi gave the formula to Dong Bocao for mass production. Eventually, this would help turn Huaxia into a nation of long-lived people. However, the pills would not be distributed for free.
Following Zhu Yanyi’s advice, anyone over the age of fifteen could receive one pill for free. They were required to take it on the spot. It could not be given to others or sold.
For the second and third pills, individuals had to pay and apply through local government offices for verification.
Zhu Yanyi also announced that the pills would not be provided to the Chen family of Xiangjiang or the Bai family of the Baili Clan, nor to their relatives, friends, or associates.
She gave no reason, but anyone with a brain could connect the dots. The people who had targeted Gu Jingtian were likely from these two families.
They never expected that the Baili Clan had not targeted Gu Jingtian, but had instead harmed Xie Zhong.
"I thought you would wait a bit longer?" Xie Zhong said. He had been discharged from the hospital and was packing his things, ready to go home to rest.
"I originally planned to announce it after my graduate entrance exams in July next year," Zhu Yanyi explained. "But the day before yesterday, the president of the Military Medical University visited me. She asked me to help mentor a group of graduate students."
She smiled slightly. "I realized that even if I didn’t take the exam, they already considered my abilities superior to those of a graduate student. So I agreed to mentor them, but I requested early graduation. The president agreed, but with a condition: I must also become an honorary professor at the university, teaching one class per week. Of course, this course will only start in the second half of next year."
Zhu Yanyi explained this to Xie Zhong. She hadn’t expected the university president to value her so highly. Later, Yan Aohan explained that her research on medical equipment and her provided formulas had surpassed the work of all current graduate students. Although she was not officially a graduate student, her actual ability exceeded that of any graduate.
Understanding this, Zhu Yanyi accepted the honorary professorship. It benefited her, so she agreed immediately.
Because of this, she accelerated all her plans. "Look how good this is. Now, very few people can oppose me."
Zhu Yanyi laughed softly. Her high-profile actions at the end of the year had shocked not only Huaxia but the entire international community.
"Ani, I have the tickets," Yan Aohan said as he entered the room. "We will leave for Sicheng Town tomorrow."
Although Zhu Yanyi had become famous, she still wanted to spend the Spring Festival with her family. While others speculated about her next move, Zhu Yanyi quietly disappeared from the public eye.
Only a few people knew that she and Yan Aohan were returning to Sicheng Town with Zhu Shunyao and the others to celebrate the New Year.
At the Yan residence, Old Master Yan looked at the elderly man in front of him and winked at Madam Alogesang.
The old man from the Guan family had been a friend of Old Master Yan for many years. He knew the man’s purpose: to arrange a marriage alliance between their families. The only suitable candidate in the Yan family was Yan Aohan.
"Actually," Madam Alogesang said, unable to bear seeing her husband’s helpless expression. She had already accepted Zhu Yanyi as her daughter-in-law and would not give others a chance. "Old Guan, your daughter Yue is fine, but I’m sorry. Our fourth son already has a partner. So, please drop the matter of marriage alliance."
The old madam was decisive. "Besides, we tricked him into coming to meet your daughter Yue for a blind date. If there had been any feeling, he would have shown it by now. Fate is not something parents can decide. I say, you should let go soon."
Old Master Guan looked at the madam. He knew that in the Yan family, Yan Aohan was the true decision-maker. And between the old couple, the madam’s authority was clearly higher than Old Master Yan’s.