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Chapter 887: Xi Zhi Cai's Health Issues
Chapter 887: Xi Zhi Cai's Health Issues
September 25, 2017
After receiving the generous rewards from Hua Tuo's tiger heart grass mission, Lu HaiKong had provided the medicine, along with a substantial sum of money, and the full cooperation of the Shen Nong Department. He didn't pay much attention to this matter afterward.
Until Hua Tuo's arrival, Lu HaiKong hadn't realized that he had a 'mysterious person' reward waiting for him, firmly believing that one must sow before they can reap. So, in his opinion, this mission was meant to reward him for leaving Hua Tuo alone. Lu HaiKong didn't expect much from this task.
Of course, you couldn't blame Lu HaiKong for being too careless. At the time of the 'Yue Dan Ping' mission, Lu HaiKong did take a glance but didn't read through it before pushing it aside. It's understandable that he didn't remember this reward at that moment.
Since Lu HaiKong didn't expect much from this task, he set it aside, only mentioning it briefly to Wang Yun. He would give whatever money was needed for Hua Tuo's project, as his current focus was on the most pressing issues.
After returning from Tiexue City, Lu HaiKong had settled Hua Tuo in and immediately gathered his team of scholars and officials for a health check.
Lu HaiKong had arranged for physicians to regularly examine Wang Yun and his team, but after Hua Tuo's arrival, Lu HaiKong's highest-skilled physician was still no match for Hua Tuo.
With such a renowned physician present, Lu HaiKong wouldn't let this opportunity pass. He immediately put them to use.
When Lu HaiKong forced them to undergo health checks right after his return, Wang Yun and his team were quite resentful. After all, in this world, which is like a game world, medical knowledge isn't that widespread.
For this group who avoids doctors, Lu HaiKong didn't bother explaining. He directly asserted his authority and forced them to undergo 'health checks.'
After this round of health checks, Lu HaiKong was truly shocked. Apart from Xi Zhi Cai, who hadn't been examined, Lu HaiKong's team of officials almost all had minor health issues, mostly gastrointestinal problems, which were clearly signs of overwork.
Among them, Wang Yun's condition was the most severe. Ever since he first met Lu HaiKong as the manager of a small mountain fortress, and until now managing the entire Bingzhou's affairs, Wang Yun's talent and experience have steadily improved. But during this journey, he had treated himself like an iron man.
Whenever Lu HaiKong made a grand gesture, Wang Yun always felt a bit embarrassed, even if Wang Yun didn't say anything. Lu HaiKong himself also felt a bit guilty, as he was well aware of Wang Yun's dedication to his work.
When Wang Yun and Lu HaiKong first met, Wang Yun was at least 180 pounds. But over the years, his weight had likely dropped by a hundred pounds.
Although he had become much slimmer and looked more spirited, this drastic weight loss over a few years had significantly harmed his body.
So, when Hua Tuo took Wang Yun's pulse, he couldn't help but frown at Wang Yun's poor health.
However, Wang Yun's worst issue wasn't his health but his aversion to doctors. Even after Hua Tuo clearly pointed out his health problems and explained the consequences of not seeking treatment, Wang Yun remained calm and said, 'I can always wait a while and treat it later when I'm less busy.'
Not only Wang Yun, but Lu HaiKong's officials, including Tian Feng, Xin Ping, and Li Xiong, also shared this attitude. Each of them had minor health issues, but at this time, they all felt the burden on their shoulders was more important.
Because of Lu HaiKong's initial background, he didn't have many scholars and officials under him. So, Lu HaiKong's team had to shoulder more burdensome work. As Lu HaiKong's reputation grew, even now reaching a sky-high level, Lu HaiKong prepared to wield the butcher's knife against the aristocratic families. This was like cutting off the path of scholars from aristocratic backgrounds.
In the situation where Lu HaiKong himself cut off the path of scholars from aristocratic backgrounds, even though Lu HaiKong had the support of the Talent Academy, the foundation in this aspect was still insufficient. So, Wang Yun and his team still needed to shoulder more burdensome work.
Under these circumstances, they truly didn't want to take time off to rest and recover.
After examining everyone, Hua Tuo finished reading and, with a gesture, indicated that he still had work to do. He couldn't help but slap the table in front of him, the loud sound immediately startling everyone.
"What's wrong with all of you? If you're so busy, then just leave!"
Lu Hai Kong's anger caused everyone to immediately lower their heads, not daring to speak back to him.
"Really, what are you all thinking about? You're not even taking care of your bodies, and if one of you collapses, who will help me? Zhi Cai, you arrange it, give each person at least five days off to go to Hua Shenyi for a check-up, if you can't arrange it, I'll do your work!"
"Yes!" Zhi Cai, who seemed to have known what would happen, responded with a low nod.
After Lu Hai Kong's decisive action, he didn't bother explaining anything to these guys, ignoring their grumbling as he drove them away, quickly settling the matter.
Having dealt with these guys for a few years, Lu Hai Kong understood their stubbornness. If they insisted on finding time to be treated, it would definitely create a mess, so Lu Hai Kong had no choice but to come up with this plan.
However, Wang Jun and the others, upon seeing Lu Hai Kong's assertiveness, had no choice but to shake their heads, each one troubled by their own work. They could only grumble, unable to persuade Lu Hai Kong, who was determined to arrange for them to take time off and be treated, taking on their work himself.
At this moment, words of gratitude were rare, and most of the grumbling continued.
But sometimes, despite grumbling about the great favor they would never forget, they actually kept it in their hearts, and their grumbling was just a way to show their loyalty.
The true loyalty was seen in their hard work, and it was precisely this kind of loyalty that Lu Hai Kong remembered in his heart.
After sending Wang Jun and the others away, only Lu Hai Kong, Zhi Cai, and Hua Tuo remained in the entire North Town Building. Lu Hai Kong, seeing Hua Tuo's furrowed brows as he examined Zhi Cai, couldn't help but show a worried expression, quietly observing Hua Tuo's diagnosis.
Hua Tuo frowned, "Mr. Zhi, please."
"It's no trouble for Hua Shenyi."
Compared to Hua Tuo and Lu Hai Kong, Zhi Cai was the most composed, gracefully extending his hand.
Hua Tuo took Zhi Cai's hand and, after taking his pulse, his brows furrowed even deeper. After twenty minutes, Hua Tuo released Zhi Cai's hand.
"Hua Shenyi, how is it?" Lu Hai Kong immediately approached upon seeing Hua Tuo let go.
Seeing Lu Hai Kong's anxious expression, Hua Tuo gently shook his head, "Mr. Zhi's condition is something I've rarely seen in my life, yet there seems to be other issues involved, making his condition very tricky, if he hadn't taken the medicine to supplement his innate deficiency, his current condition would be worrying."
"However, although Mr. Zhi has taken the medicine to supplement his innate deficiency, it can't completely cure it, and his current physical issues are still significant, and they're constantly worsening, if not treated in time, at most, Mr. Zhi will..."
Hearing Hua Tuo's words, Zhi Cai remained composed, as if Hua Tuo wasn't talking about him, while Lu Hai Kong was the one who seemed more anxious.
"Is there a way to treat him, Hua Shenyi? As long as it can save him, whatever you need, just say it!"
Lu Hai Kong's anxiety was evident to everyone, and it was hard to imagine that a man who usually didn't change his expression in the face of ten thousand troops would show such distress.
Hua Tuo sighed, glancing at the unperturbed Zhi Cai, "Mr. Zhi's condition is something I've never encountered before, and I currently don't have a way to completely treat him, but I can help him regulate his body, though I'll do my best to find a way to treat him."
Hua Tuo, though a divine physician, wasn't truly divine, and there were some illnesses he couldn't save.
For example, the person who needed the Tiger Heart Grass task, and the current Zhi Cai, compared to the former, Zhi Cai's condition was even more concerning.
He saw something in Zhi Cai's body, and even detected some negative elements, wanting to bring Zhi Cai down might not be as easy as it seemed.
However, even if Hua Tuo couldn't save Zhi Cai, he could better regulate Zhi Cai's body, and helping him live a few more years should be no problem...
(End of Chapter)
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