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Chapter 60: A Thread of Hope
Chapter 60: A Thread of Hope
"What? What idea?" Li, the guard, asked, momentarily stunned before quickly regaining his composure.
The other guards turned their attention to him, awaiting an answer.
"There's a famous doctor in a village nearby..." Ma Gu said, and as he explained, the guards' eyes gradually lit up with hope.
They had all heard of the illustrious Doctor Chen that Ma Gu spoke of. Rumors claimed that this elderly doctor possessed exceptional medical skills, gaining recognition from many nobles, even receiving praise from the county's Magistrate himself.
They had assumed that such a respected doctor would reside in the city, so they were surprised to learn that he lived in a nearby village.
With the presence of such a skilled doctor close by, the guards immediately decided to abandon the risky plan of taking the young master back to the city.
"Brother Ma, where is this Jiuli Village?" Li asked anxiously.
"It's only three or four miles from here. I have a man who's familiar with the area and can lead you there!" Ma Gu replied.
Previously, he had sent one of his men, Xiao Tian, to investigate Lu Qing in Jiuli Village, and now that knowledge would prove useful.
Ma Gu immediately called for Xiao Tian, and under his guidance, the group set off for Jiuli Village.
Along the way, Ma Gu learned what had happened to Young Master Wei.
Turns out, the young master had been chasing a peculiar little beast and, even at the cliff's edge, refused to give up. Unfortunately, he lost his footing and fell.
Fortunately, the valley wasn't too deep, and there were trees that broke his fall.
Additionally, due to the Wei family's cultivation resources and his own innate talent, Young Master Wei had reached the Qi and Blood Realm in martial arts, resulting in a robust physical constitution.
That was why he hadn't died instantly.
Otherwise, even if he had nine lives, this fall would have claimed them all.
Listening to Li's story, Ma Gu was speechless.
How foolish must one be to chase a wild beast to the point of falling into a valley? And to think he was a Qi and Blood Realm warrior.
The group hurried toward Jiuli Village, led by Xiao Tian, and made their way directly to the semi-mountain courtyard where Doctor Chen resided.
When they arrived, Ma Gu spotted a familiar figure.
He called out, "Young Master Lu, Young Master Lu, help! We need your help!"
Lu Qing, who had been drying medicinal herbs in the courtyard, was startled.
He turned around and was surprised to see Ma Gu leading the group.
He had thought he wouldn't see Ma Gu until the next big market day, but here they were, meeting again after just a day.
"What's the matter, Mr. Ma?" Lu Qing asked.
"Young Master Lu, is Doctor Chen at home? We have a severely injured patient here who needs his treatment urgently!" Ma Gu said anxiously.
Lu Qing then noticed the stretcher behind them and was astonished to see the young man in fine clothing lying on it. However, he knew the situation was critical and quickly stepped aside.
"Please come in. My master is inside resting. I'll go get him right now!" Lu Qing said and rushed into the courtyard.
Ma Gu and the others followed closely behind.
The old doctor had only been taking a light nap and had already been awakened by the commotion outside.
By the time Ma Gu and his group entered the courtyard, the doctor had come out of the house.
Seeing the pale face of Young Master Wei on the stretcher, he immediately grasped the severity of the situation.
He stepped forward to feel the young master's pulse and his expression turned grave.
"Quickly bring him inside," he instructed, then turned to Lu Qing and said, "Qing, boil a blood-replenishing medicine right away. Bai Zhu, Angelica... Use three bowls of water and boil it over a high flame. Hurry!"
"Yes, Master!" Lu Qing replied.
After hearing the instructions, Lu Qing immediately ran to the medicine cabinet to start gathering the herbs.
Although he had spent most of his free time lately on martial arts cultivation, whenever he was at the semi-mountain courtyard, he studied medicine under his master's guidance.
With his unique ability, Lu Qing picked up new skills incredibly fast.
In just a few days, he had not only mastered the art of selecting the right herbs but also learned the basics of boiling medicine.
Once he had gathered the herbs, Lu Qing began boiling the medicine as instructed by his master.
The stove he used was specially made, allowing him to adjust the flame as needed.
Lu Qing applied a strong flame to speed up the process, and soon the medicinal soup was ready.
He poured the soup into a bowl and focused his attention on it.
Soon, the soup in the bowl glowed with a white light.
[Blood Replenishing Soup: A soup made by boiling various herbs. It replenishes and generates blood and protects the heart meridian.]
[Due to the rush in the boiling process, the herbs' medicinal properties have been slightly damaged, resulting in only about 70% of the normal effectiveness.]
Seeing the information provided by his ability, Lu Qing breathed a sigh of relief.
Chapter 60: A Thread of Hope
"What is it? What idea did you have?" Li, the guard, asked, his initial surprise quickly giving way to anticipation.
The other guards turned to him, their gazes eager for a solution.
"There's a renowned doctor in a nearby village..." Ma Gu began, and as he spoke, a glimmer of hope ignited in the guards' eyes.
They had all heard whispers of the illustrious Doctor Chen, rumored to possess exceptional medical skills that had earned him the recognition of nobles and even praise from the county's Magistrate.
Assuming such a respected doctor would reside in the city, they were surprised to learn he lived in a village so close by.
With the prospect of a skilled doctor within reach, the guards immediately abandoned the risky plan of transporting the young master back to the city.
"Brother Ma, where is this Jiuli Village?" Li asked anxiously.
"It's only three or four miles from here. I have a man familiar with the area who can guide us there!" Ma Gu replied.
Previously, he had sent one of his men, Xiao Tian, to investigate Lu Qing in Jiuli Village, and now that knowledge would prove invaluable.
Ma Gu immediately summoned Xiao Tian, and under his guidance, the group set off for Jiuli Village without delay.
Along the way, Ma Gu learned the details of Young Master Wei's accident.
It turned out that the young master had been pursuing a peculiar little beast and, even at the cliff's edge, refused to give up. Unfortunately, he lost his footing and fell.
Fortunately, the valley wasn't too deep, and trees had broken his fall. Additionally, due to the Wei family's cultivation resources and his own innate talent, Young Master Wei had reached the Qi and Blood Realm in martial arts, resulting in a robust physical constitution.
That was why he hadn't perished instantly. Otherwise, even nine lives wouldn't have been enough to survive such a fall.
Listening to Li's recount, Ma Gu was left speechless by the young master's recklessness.
How foolish must one be to chase a wild beast to the point of falling into a valley? And this, from a Qi and Blood Realm warrior.
Led by Xiao Tian, the group hurried toward Jiuli Village and made their way directly to the semi-mountain courtyard where Doctor Chen resided.
Upon their arrival, Ma Gu spotted a familiar figure.
"Young Master Lu, Young Master Lu, help! We need your assistance!" he called out.
Lu Qing, who had been drying medicinal herbs in the courtyard, was startled by the commotion. Turning around, he was surprised to see Ma Gu leading the group.
He had thought he wouldn't see Ma Gu until the next big market day, yet here they were, meeting again after just one day.
"What's the matter, Mr. Ma?" Lu Qing inquired.
"Young Master Lu, is Doctor Chen at home? We have a severely injured patient here who urgently needs his treatment!" Ma Gu said anxiously.
Lu Qing then noticed the stretcher behind them and was astonished to see the young man in fine clothing lying upon it. However, he knew the situation was critical and quickly stepped aside.
"Please come in. My master is inside resting. I'll go get him right now!" Lu Qing said, rushing into the courtyard.
Ma Gu and the others followed closely behind.
The old doctor had only been taking a light nap and had already been awakened by the commotion outside. By the time Ma Gu and his group entered the courtyard, the doctor had come out of the house.
Seeing the pale face of Young Master Wei on the stretcher, he immediately grasped the severity of the situation. He stepped forward to feel the young master's pulse, his expression turning grave.
"Quickly bring him inside," he instructed, then turned to Lu Qing and said, "Qing, boil a blood-replenishing medicine right away. Use three bowls of water and bring it to a boil. Hurry!"
"Yes, Master!" Lu Qing replied.
After receiving the instructions, Lu Qing immediately ran to the medicine cabinet to gather the necessary herbs. Although he had spent most of his free time lately on martial arts cultivation, whenever he was at the semi-mountain courtyard, he diligently studied medicine under his master's guidance.
With his unique ability, Lu Qing picked up new skills at an incredible pace. In just a few days, he had not only mastered the art of selecting the right herbs but also learned the basics of boiling medicine.
Once he had gathered the herbs, Lu Qing began boiling the medicine as instructed by his master. The stove he used was specially designed, allowing him to adjust the flame as needed.
Lu Qing applied a strong flame to speed up the process, and soon the medicinal soup was ready. He poured the soup into a bowl and focused his attention on it.
Soon, the soup in the bowl glowed with a white light.
[Blood Replenishing Soup: A concoction made by boiling various herbs. It replenishes and generates blood while protecting the heart meridian.]
[Due to the rushed boiling process, the herbs' medicinal properties have been slightly compromised, resulting in only about 70% of their normal effectiveness.]
Seeing the information provided by his ability, Lu Qing breathed a sigh of relief. At least he hadn't made any mistakes in the preparation, and the slight damage to the herbs' properties was unavoidable given the urgency of the situation.
(End of Chapter)
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