Chapter 44: The Little Black Beast's Return Gift
Chapter 44: The Little Black Beast's Return Gift
[Acupuncture Point Theory: A book that records various theories and knowledge about acupuncture points in the human body.]
[By reading this book thoroughly, one may gain a clear understanding of the numerous acupuncture points on the human body.]
[Proceed with download?]
As Lu Qing flipped open the book, "Acupuncture Point Theory," and began to read, he was greeted with a familiar sight—a message appearing in his field of view.
Without hesitation, he chose to download the information.
[Downloading... Current progress: 1%...]
Lu Qing started flipping through the pages from the beginning. As he turned each page, the progress bar in his vision ticked forward.
[...97%, 98%, 99%, 100%]
[Download complete. Proceed with learning?]
The moment he finished reading the last page, his ability indicated that the book had been successfully downloaded.
Without wasting a moment, Lu Qing chose to learn.
Instantly, a flood of knowledge about acupuncture points in the human body emerged from the depths of his mind.
He tilted his head back, closed his eyes, and silently absorbed the influx of information.
After a long while, he opened his eyes, a look of awe on his face.
"The human body's acupuncture points are indeed extraordinary."
"According to this book, the major acupuncture points on the body govern the various channels and orifices, intimately linked to one's state of health."
"Skilled healers, with proper application, can pinpoint these points with their needles, and even without medication, they can eliminate ailments, bring the dead back to life, and save people from the brink of disaster."
At this moment, Lu Qing had completely memorized the entire contents of "Acupuncture Point Theory."
Of course, it was just memorization.
That didn't mean he could start practicing acupuncture on people right away.
He now had the theoretical knowledge but lacked any practical experience.
If he were to try treating a patient, he wasn't sure if he could cure them, but he was certain he'd make their condition worse.
To truly master the art of acupuncture, he realized there was still much to learn.
However, even this preliminary understanding gave Lu Qing a newfound appreciation for the healing arts.
Whether it was medicine or acupuncture, the path to mastery was vast and complex, requiring an extensive amount of knowledge.
If not for his unique ability, he wondered how long it would have taken him to comprehend the two medical books his master had given him.
Lu Qing gently flipped through the pages of the book, reviewing what he had learned.
Even though he had committed the contents to memory, he still preferred the tactile experience of reading a physical book.
As the sun dipped toward the horizon, bathing the room in a warm, golden light, Lu Qing continued to immerse himself in his studies.
Only when the sun had set and darkness began to fall did he finally close the book.
That night, Xiao Yan still waited eagerly for the little black beast, but to no avail.
It was as if the little creature possessed some special ability, always waiting until she fell asleep before appearing.
Sure enough, just as Lu Qing finished tucking the sleeping Xiao Yan in and was about to leave, he heard that familiar scratching sound at the door.
He went to the kitchen, retrieved the fresh, live fish that he had prepared earlier, and opened the front door.
There, he saw a black silhouette gracefully hop backward.
The little beast sat down, its front paws neatly tucked together, gazing quietly at Lu Qing, awaiting its meal.
"You're getting more and more casual, little guy," Lu Qing remarked with a shake of his head.
He placed the fish on the ground and took a few steps back.
The black beast immediately pounced on the fish, devouring it eagerly.
Lu Qing watched quietly, not wanting to disturb the beast as it ate.
Compared to over ten days ago, the little black beast had grown slightly larger.
Its attitude had also transformed from one of suspicion and wariness to the calm and peaceful demeanor it displayed now.
Chapter Unknown: A Gift in Return
As the black beast finished eating the fish, it turned and leaped out of the yard. Just as Lu Qing was about to step forward to collect the bowl, the creature reappeared before him.
"What's wrong? Are you still hungry?" Lu Qing asked in surprise.
That shouldn't be the case; he had even added a few extra fish today compared to yesterday. Even if the little guy had grown bigger, its appetite shouldn't have increased so drastically.
The black beast's eyes flickered with an indiscernible expression as it heard Lu Qing's question. If Lu Qing had been paying closer attention, he might have noticed a hint of disdain in its gaze.
Unfortunately, Lu Qing didn't catch it, as his attention was drawn to something else.
"What do you have in your mouth?" he asked.
The black beast was holding something in its mouth—something that appeared to be grayish-white, though Lu Qing couldn't quite make it out clearly.
The moonlight that evening was faint, with only a slender crescent moon hanging in the sky.
The black beast stepped forward, placing the object on the ground before retreating a few steps.
"Is this for me?" Lu Qing asked, astonished.
The black beast remained still, quietly observing Lu Qing.
However, Lu Qing understood its intention—this item was indeed meant for him.
"Is this really for me?" he asked, truly amazed.
It was the first time he had received a gift in return for all the times he had fed this little creature.
"What is this?"
Lu Qing stepped forward and carefully picked up the object.
As soon as he held it, he immediately identified it as the root of some plant. It had leaves at the top, numerous rootlets, and was still covered in soil.
Under the weak moonlight, he began to examine the object in his hand more closely. The more he looked, the more intrigued he became.
Having memorized the Hundred Herb Classic from cover to cover, he became increasingly convinced that the object in his hand resembled a particular medicinal herb.
"Could this be..."
Before Lu Qing could finish his thought, his ability provided him with the answer. A faint glow of his ability's light emerged from the plant.
Most importantly, this light wasn't purely white. Instead, it had a hint of pale red mixed with the white.
[Ginseng: A precious herb that is edible and non-toxic.]
[This ginseng has been growing for a long time, seemingly over a century.]
[Legend has it that ginseng possesses various miraculous effects. Ginseng of sufficient age is said to possess spiritual abilities and can even develop sentience.]
A hundred-year-old ginseng!
As Lu Qing deciphered the information provided by his ability, his eyes widened in shock.
(End of Chapter)
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