"Physician Lu, watch your conduct," Master Lu Song said with a stern frown. "This is an open dialectic of medical theory, not a marketplace brawl."
Bai Qingxian turned her head slightly and smiled politely as she looked at Lu Feng.
"Perhaps," Bai Qingxian said calmly, "you need more experience."
A wave of chuckles spread through the audience. Lu Feng's face flushed bright red, his fists clenching at his sides as he choked on his own words.
Up on the hidden balcony, Grand Elder Gu let out a soft laugh. "Ha! That girl has a sharp mind."
Grandmaster Yao took a slow sip from her pristine white teacup, giving a slight nod of genuine approval.
***
The dialectic continued without pause. Questions two through eight tested the candidates across every discipline of the Four Pillars.
