The King City Grand Hotel was bustling with activity. Experts from various medical fields, representing major hospitals, had been invited. This time, the criticism against holistic medicine was stronger than ever, and it showed no sign of letting up.On the other side, professionals from the holistic medicine community had also gathered.Eric recognized some faces from Orion's retirement ceremony, but the renowned veterans of holistic medicine were notably absent. Their absence wasn't solely due to their age—they chose not to partake in these disputes, deeming them unimportant.Nevertheless, many holistic physicians were eager to defend their reputations. Eric's presence seemed to unify them.Amid the heated debates, he remained silent.An elderly holistic physician beside Eric said, "Hol. Johnson, they've been very aggressive. The doctors here are top specialists in their respective fields."The doctors appeared formidable, and Eric could see that holistic medicine was currently
This statement made sense to most holistic physicians and doctors. Both had their merits. Some doctors might suggest holistic medicine for patients post-surgery recovery, while some holistic physicians might recommend consulting a doctor for uncertainty about a condition. There was no clear distinction between the two, but people loved making comparisons.The doctor chuckled and said, "Alright, stop that. You're in denial. If holistic medicine is so effective, why do major hospitals rely on modern medicine?"Eric sighed inwardly and asked, "You seem well-versed in modern medicine. What's your specialization?"Proudly, the doctor replied, "I'm an orthopedic specialist!"He was proud because he believed this was an area where holistic medicine fell short."I see," Eric replied, nodding.The doctor grew anxious and asked, "What do you mean by nodding? Are you suggesting that holistic medicine is better at handling musculoskeletal conditions than modern medicine?"Eric shrugged an
Eric noticed the spark in the doctor's eyes and nodded. "I understand, but the herbs can be quite pricey.""No worries," replied the doctor. "Even if they're a bit expensive, that's okay! Can you explain the treatment?"Eric was about to answer when the person next to the doctor subtly cleared their throat, a reminder of their mission against holistic medicine.The doctor snapped back to reality, his expression turning serious. "Hmph! This is nonsense! I know what you're after! You just want my money!"The holistic medicine community's representatives couldn't contain their laughter, leaving the doctor embarrassed."What you're saying isn't enough," the doctor said. "These are just theories. You must prove them through action!""Prove?" Eric asked."Yes," the doctor asserted. "Let's find a hospital in King City and have a competition. Whoever diagnoses and treats the most patients wins."Eric found it amusing. After all, this was his specialty.He nodded and agreed, "If you in
A holistic physician chuckled. "Admitting one's own shortcomings is quite difficult, just like admitting one's own foolishness. We keep records here, showing whether the treatment was successful or not. Would you like to take a look?"As he spoke, there was a cracking sound from Eric's side, and a young man with a dislocated shoulder screamed.Eric patted the young man's shoulder and said, "Don't exert too much force these days and rest more."The young man swung his arm around and exclaimed with joy, "It really has gotten better! Thank you, doctor!"Eric waved his hand—it was a simple task for him.The doctor's face turned red. He thought Eric was indeed an exceptional holistic physician, and they were destined to lose this competition.After the doctors left, Eric had his lunch.While eating, Jessica arrived."Hmm?" Glancing at Eric's meal, she exclaimed, "Eric, you're having boxed lunch, too? Can your stomach handle it?"Eric looked at Jessica. "It has meat and vegetables.
At the police station.Eric encountered the hitman from the previous night. The hitman's wounds had been treated, and he appeared less menacing than before. As the victim, Eric had the right to obtain some basic information.The hitman couldn't identify their employer but mentioned that they were likely in King City, and the bounty for killing Eric had reached a staggering 700,000 dollars."Fuck!" Matteo cursed. "700,000 dollars for Hol. Johnson's life? Who the heck values him so little?"The price infuriated Matteo because it seemed too low for a renowned healer like Eric.Nevertheless, this information was crucial for Eric, and he felt like he had walked into the other party's trap.The individual attempting to assassinate him and the mastermind behind discrediting holistic medicine might be one and the same. Eric couldn't determine who was behind it. It could be the Hernandeezs, but he lacked evidence.Javier had been extremely cautious in his actions, leaving no trace of the
At Salt City.Sylvia really missed Eric, and Andy had returned to work in a much better mood. "Hey, Eric, is everything settled in King City?" Andy asked, surprised to see Eric back.He had heard from Sylvia that Eric had gone to King City with an uncertain return date.Eric nodded and headed straight to Sylvia's office, leaving Andy puzzled. There was something strange about Eric, but he couldn't quite figure it out.Sylvia was busy with her tasks in the office. When she heard someone enter, she looked up and said, "You're back already?"Her voice was sweet, and 'Eric' froze for a moment. Before he could react, a stunning beauty stood before him.Sylvia knew that this person was the imposter. If the real Eric had returned to Salt City, he would have called her first, and he wouldn't be this calm when seeing her. The disguise was too obvious.However, Sylvia didn't expose Kenneth as it wouldn't be interesting. She calmly observed his performance."Honey," Kenneth said, moving
Eric didn't rush back to Salt City because he hadn't finished his tasks in King City yet.The hospital competition had just ended. The veteran holistic physicians, who had gained a substantial advantage in the morning, still held their ground in the afternoon despite the absence of experienced practitioners.After a day of competition, the group of holistic physicians had built their confidence. Even without Eric's presence, everyone knew he was in King City, ready to step in at any moment. This time, the plan to discredit holistic medicine was destined to fail.-"He's good," Javier said, frowning. He had failed once again. Not only had he been unable to eliminate Eric, but the attempt to discredit the holistic medicine field had also failed.At that moment, Javier realized how little he and the Hernandezes knew about Eric. It seemed like Eric had appeared out of nowhere. Grace had visited Salt City twice, and suddenly Eric emerged. Javier had no information about Eric before thi
Eric felt something in Julius' eyes.Julius sighed deeply—it seemed Eric had no interest in knowing his biological father.Standing up, Julius warned, "Be cautious of Javier. He's someone who'll stop at nothing to achieve his goals.""Understood." Eric nodded. He couldn't help but give Julius a second look. He didn't know why this member of the Hernandezes was providing information about Javier. Had Javier himself sent him?Eric had no answers to those questions, but he wasn't quick to trust anyone, especially from the Hernandezes.After a deep gaze, Julius left.-A luxurious car awaited at the villa's entrance. Inside, a middle-aged woman asked, "Julius, how did the conversation go?"The middle-aged woman was Julius' wife, Nera Calles.Julius shook his head and replied dejectedly, "He doesn't recognize me and isn't willing to discuss much.""Take it slow," Nera said gently, "If he can forgive Grace, he might forgive you too."Julius smiled bitterly, knowing his situation w