The next moment, the man’s chest began to rise and fall. Although the movement was slight, it indicated that he had resumed normal breathing.
This scene was like magic, stunning everyone present.
After the initial shock, Seung Kim and the representatives of the Goryeo Medical Research Association turned pale. They couldn’t believe that Leo had actually brought the man back to life.
Although the man on the ground had resumed breathing, he had not yet woken up. Leo’s right hand still held the Silver Needle, continuously channeling Spiritual Power into the man’s body.
Feeling a wave of panic, Seung Kim saw that Leo had not fully succeeded and couldn’t help but mock, “Leo, I advise you to stop this futile struggle and give up…”
“Shut up!” Prince George coldly interrupted before Seung Kim could finish his sentence.
Seung Kim was taken aback by Prince George’s rebuke and felt extremely embarrassed.
Two or three minutes later, the man on the ground let out a muffled groan, his chest heaving rapidly as he took deep breaths.
Then, the man’s tightly closed eyes slowly opened…
Only then did Leo release the needle from his right hand and stand up from his half-squatting position, letting out a long breath.
“Oh my god! Unbelievable! It’s a miracle!”
“Reviving the dead, it’s incredible!”
“I can’t believe he actually did it. Atrarian traditional medicine is truly amazing!”
Both the people from the Royal House of Albion and those from the Atrarian traditional medicine research department led by Brennen exclaimed in awe.
In contrast, the members of the Goryeo Medical Research Association looked as if they had eaten something foul, their faces extremely grim.
Especially Seung Kim, whose mind was buzzing and vision filled with countless stars. He never expected that Leo would actually save the man.
Thinking back to the earlier bet, Seung Kim felt a deep sense of regret.
From the moment the man opened his eyes, Korean Medicine had been utterly defeated by Atrarian traditional medicine!
Moreover, Seung Kim had earlier admitted his helplessness in front of Atraria media, which was an enormous humiliation for Korean Medicine.
He regretted not agreeing to modify the scores when that woman suggested it earlier; it could have saved some face for Korean Medicine.
Chief Travis of the Goryeo Kingdom’s Ministry of Health coldly looked at Seung Kim and said, “Dr. Kim, you lost. Now think about how you will explain this to the president when you return.”
After speaking, Chief Travis snorted coldly and left with his team without looking back at Seung Kim.
The waiting media reporters immediately surrounded Chief Travis and his group.
“Chief Travis, what are your thoughts on Korean Medicine losing to Atrarian traditional medicine?”
“Chief Travis, Korean Medicine has always claimed to be the pinnacle of traditional medicine. Does today’s defeat mean that Atrarian traditional medicine is superior?”
“Chief Travis, can we say that Korean Medicine is derived from Atrarian traditional medicine?”
Faced with microphones and cameras pointed at him, Chief Travis felt dizzy and could only repeatedly say, “No comment… no comment…”
Had he known this would be the outcome, he would never have followed Seung Kim here.
Backstage.
“Leo, are you alright?” Brennen asked with concern, his face showing joy and excitement.
Leo smiled and shook his head, then looked at Seung Kim who was trying to avoid eye contact. “Dr. Kim, you lost. According to our bet, you must not only return the Bronze Acupuncture Figure but also publicly admit that your Goryeo Kingdom’s ‘The Mirror of Eastern Medicine’ plagiarized various Atrarian medical texts.”
Seung Kim’s face showed dejection. He opened his mouth as if to say something but ultimately remained silent.
It was clear from Seung Kim’s expression that he had no intention of honoring the bet.
Seeing this, Prince George’s face darkened and he said coldly, “Dr. Kim, I am a witness to your bet with Dr. Leo. If you go back on your word, I will personally announce this to the world. I hope you and your country can bear the consequences.”
Prince George’s words shocked Seung Kim. He quickly said, “Prince George, rest assured. I, Seung Kim, will keep my word and fulfill all parts of the bet.”
Prince George nodded in satisfaction.
At that moment, media reporters burst in. A tall male reporter shouted directly, “Mr. Bloomer, I’m a reporter from Global Daily. Can you give us an interview?”
Leo quickly gestured to Brennen that he did not want to be interviewed.
Brennen had no choice but to step forward and handle the barrage of questions from the reporters.
Soon after, Leo emerged from backstage surrounded by media reporters, accompanied by members of the Royal House of Albion.
“We won! Atrarian traditional medicine won!”
“No wonder the Goryeo Kingdom delegation looked so defeated when they came out!”
“Our Atrarian traditional medicine is truly superior. That so-called Korean Medicine is just a knockoff!”
Although the audience didn’t know exactly what had happened backstage, seeing Leo surrounded by reporters made it clear that he had won.
As Atrarians, Leo’s victory in representing Atrarian traditional medicine felt like a personal triumph for them. The Atrarian audience couldn’t help but feel ecstatic.
The competition between Atrarian traditional medicine and Korean Medicine had been full of twists and turns, making this victory hard-earned.
In stark contrast were the Goryeo spectators, who looked distressed as they left the venue amidst the cheers of the Atrarian audience.
“Dad, Mom, Leo won!” Sophia said with a happy smile.
Martin laughed heartily. “I knew Leo wouldn’t lose!”
“My wonderful son-in-law is getting more impressive by the day,” Jessica thought to herself, feeling grateful for having changed her attitude toward Leo in time.
Returning to the main stage, Prince George pointed to a seat beside him and smiled. “Dr. Leo, please sit.”
Prince George’s assistant eagerly pulled out a chair for Leo.
Leo sat down calmly.
Prince George took a microphone and addressed the audience loudly. “I now announce that in this competition between Atrarian traditional medicine and Korean Medicine, Dr. Leo is the winner!”
The entire venue erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Having witnessed Leo’s miraculous ability to bring someone back to life, Prince George couldn’t be happier.
With such remarkable medical skills, Leo would surely be able to cure his poor sister.