"The champion of this medical competition will be invited by the Hoffman family to treat Ms. Hoffman. My grandfather says whoever cures her will receive five percent of her family's shares!"
At Dunstan's words, everyone drew in sharp breaths. Though it was only five percent, the Hoffman Group's total assets were astronomical. That share alone was worth billions.
"Even my grandfather's efforts were useless. The Hoffman family didn't want to put their daughter through more treatments, so they contacted the World Medical Association to find the best doctor. The winner of the World Physician Championship would be the ideal choice."
"But... something seems odd..."
Melina furrowed her brow. "Didn't you say Ms. Hoffman was Dr. Petty's disciple? If neither she nor her master could cure this illness, do others really stand a chance?"
"That's what puzzles me too," Dunstan replied.
"It's not strange that Ms. Hoffman can't heal herself since doctors can't treat their own ailments. But since her incident, Dr. Petty hasn't made any public appearances. When my grandfather went to treat her, he secretly asked around about this matter.
"Apparently, when the Hoffman family sought help at Talon Academy, Dr. Petty's assistant turned them away. They said he was in isolation and wouldn't see anyone."
"That's impossible. She's his only apprentice, so how could he ignore her suffering?"
"There have been rumors that the real Medical Prodigy is dead..."
Yolanda paused as she walked in from the backyard. Was her second master in isolation? That seemed unlikely.
Jay was always restless and loved to wander around the academy. She had never known him to go into isolation. Besides, medicine was not like martial arts—isolation served no purpose.
But why would Jay refuse to see the Hoffman family?
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