The Great Medical Saint (Matthew) novel Chapter 988

Matthew suddenly had a wild idea, thinking about the five seniors Nicholas had mentioned. "You told me the other five apprentices didn't complete their test, but I'm pretty sure no one came searching for the successors of Eight Medical Sects before me."

He just heard from Nicholas that they had failed their missions. When he went to collect the medical books and legacy items of the Eight Medical Sects, there was no trace of them. Something wasn't right.

Nicholas turned to Ansel. "Fill him in on it."

Ansel nodded and put a cup of coffee in front of Nicholas. "Enjoy your coffee. I'll talk to him about it."

Nicholas pointed at the table with his chin. Ansel understood right away and quietly put the coffee pot on the table where it was close to him.

Matthew watched the entire scene unfold. He was surprised to see Ansel show such respect to someone. He was even more curious about Nicholas' past and decided to find a chance to ask about it.

Ansel looked more neutral as he turned to Matthew. "Their tasks have nothing to do with the Eight Medical Sects."

Matthew was even more intrigued. "What's their mission then?"

Ansel chuckled. "The five apprentices have different missions. I'll start with an apprentice named Holger Polk, and his assignment is related to farming."

Matthew was taken aback. He was originally a farmer himself. Just the word "farming" from Ansel got him thinking about a lot of things.

Based on his missions, he couldn't help but ponder if farming involved sects too.

Matthew perked up right away, looking at Ansel and asking, "So, are there actually farming sects?"

Ansel replied with a grin, "Have you heard about the nine social classes?"

Matthew shook his head. He understood that people were ranked in a social hierarchy, but he didn't know the details exactly.

The issue Ansel raised was what Matthew was worried about. He felt it was important to ask Nicholas' opinion. "Do you feel the same way, Mr. Hanson?"

Nicholas looked solemn. "This is a huge deal. We're talking about the medical skills passed down for centuries or even millennia.

"But we can't just stick to the old ways. The decline of traditional medicine shows the current state isn't working.

"Like they always say, when you're stuck, change is the way forward. Adapting will open more doors for us. I've got your back. Go for it."

Matthew nodded. "I'm with you on that. But as I give it a try, mistakes can happen, like how the other sects may vanish. This is a huge responsibility. I'm worried I'll be blamed forever and become the disgrace of traditional medicine."

Nicholas shouted, "No one can see the future. All that matters is that you're in control of the present, so just get to it.

"If you make it happen, traditional medicine will thrive again. If it doesn't work out, at least you gave it your best shot. I'll take the heat for the blame and the bad reputation. It'll be my call, not yours."