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Chapter 9: Opportunity
Chapter 9: Opportunity
Could it be that I misjudged him yesterday?
Seeing Lu Qing's confused expression, Old Doctor Chen doubted his medical skills for the first time.
But he quickly dismissed the thought.
He was confident in his abilities.
There was no mistake that Lu Qing was at death's door yesterday.
As for how he recovered overnight, there must be some mystery at play.
It was just a mystery that he couldn't unravel.
Old Doctor Chen pondered, still perplexed.
In the end, he could only attribute it to Lu Qing's good fortune and destiny.
He also secretly lamented his own limitations as a doctor, unable to unravel the body's many mysteries.
If he possessed the abilities of a natural-born grandmaster, with insight into the minutiae, perhaps he could have understood how Lu Qing recovered.
With this thought, Old Doctor Chen looked at Lu Qing and suddenly said, "Lu Qing, although your illness has improved, your body is still somewhat weak. Starting tomorrow, come to me every three days, and I'll give you some acupuncture treatment to strengthen your foundation and nourish your primordial qi."
Before Lu Qing could respond, Old Man Zhang beside him was already overjoyed.
"Lu Qing, you should thank Doctor Chen. He rarely offers acupuncture treatment to anyone!"
Lu Qing hesitated, "But I don't have much at home, and I'm afraid I can't afford the medical fees."
"You don't have to pay," Old Doctor Chen said. "Your recovery from this illness is somewhat peculiar, and there may still be some underlying issues, but I can't diagnose them. By giving you acupuncture treatment, I can also verify my medical theories, and it will be helpful to me as well."
Seeing that Old Doctor Chen had already said this, Lu Qing could only express his gratitude. "Then, thank you, Grandpa Chen."
It was perfect timing as he had been worrying about not having an opportunity to get close to Old Doctor Chen.
Now, he had a valid reason.
As for how his illness was cured, to be honest, even he didn't know.
Perhaps it was cured during the fusion of his memories.
Or maybe it was healed by his supernatural ability.
Anyway, he didn't think Old Doctor Chen would be able to figure it out.
Moreover, he didn't sense any ill intentions from the old doctor, and he was confident in his ability to detect them with his supernatural power.
Since that was the case, why wouldn't he be happy to have a skilled old doctor adjust his body for him?
Seeing Lu Qing's agreement, a smile appeared on Old Doctor Chen's face.
He had dedicated his life to medicine, and it was rare for him to encounter such an intriguing case that he couldn't understand. It sparked his curiosity about Lu Qing's body.
After all, helping Lu Qing with his health would be an easy task for him.
If it could also bring him some medical insights, he would be delighted.
"Then I'll take my leave. Remember to come to me for acupuncture tomorrow morning."
After meeting with Lu Qing, Old Doctor Chen prepared to return.
The herbs he collected today needed to be dried promptly, or else he wouldn't be able to prepare the medicine for the VIP in time.
"Grandpa Chen, Grandpa Zhang, wait!"
Seeing the two elders about to leave, Lu Qing quickly got up and ran into the kitchen. He returned with two bowls of small fish.
"Grandpa Chen, Grandpa Zhang, these are some fish I caught this morning. Please take some back to try if you don't mind."
Old Man Zhang looked at the two bowls of small fish. "When I returned just now, I heard the villagers talking about your fishing. Lu Qing, did your father teach you this method of fishing with earthworms?"
"Yes, my father mentioned it to me before."
Lu Qing had become quite adept at using this reason.
Chapter 9: Opportunity
"You...you're being foolish!" Old Man Zhang exclaimed, sounding heartbroken. "Since it was a method your father left for you, you should have kept it a secret. Why did you go and tell the whole village? If they all go fishing and deplete the river of fish, what will you and Xiao Yan eat?"
"It's fine, Grandpa Zhang. With me here, Xiao Yan won't go hungry," Lu Qing replied nonchalantly.
Fishing wasn't as simple as just knowing one bait; if that were the case, there wouldn't have been so many unlucky fishermen in his past life.
Moreover, Lu Qing was well aware of nature's ability to restore itself.
It was impossible to deplete the river's fish supply by wild fishing alone.
But how could Old Man Zhang possibly know these things?
Seeing Lu Qing's carefree attitude, Zhang fell into a fit of exasperation, yet he could do nothing about it.
Finally, he sighed, "You'll learn your lesson when you experience setbacks."
Old Doctor Chen, who had been silent until now, didn't seem to mind either way.
To him, these were trivial matters not worth his attention.
However, he was rather pleased with the fish Lu Qing had offered.
He was well aware of the Lu family's current situation.
These small fish were probably the only thing Lu Qing could spare, and they might even be the siblings' food for the next few days.
Yet, Lu Qing had offered them without hesitation.
This showed that Lu Qing was a grateful child.
No one could dislike such a considerate young man.
Thus, Old Doctor Chen didn't refuse Lu Qing's gift.
Even Old Man Zhang, intending to teach Lu Qing a lesson about the value of things, took the other bowl of fish.
After seeing the two elders out and confirming they were out of earshot, Lu Qing returned to the house and heaved a deep sigh of relief. His heart was still pounding from the close call.
What had just transpired seemed ordinary, but Lu Qing had been worried that he might expose himself as someone other than the original Lu Qing.
On the other hand, the information he'd gleaned from Old Doctor Chen had left him stunned.
Fortunately, the concept of soul fusion and reincarnation was so fantastical that no one would suspect it.
With the original Lu Qing's memories and careful concealment, he managed to maintain his composure and avoid any slip-ups.
After this incident, his identity was even more secure.
He believed that after some time, even if his personality changed, no one would suspect that he wasn't the original Lu Qing.
After all, teenagers were known for their unpredictable behavior, and with the loss of his parents and his near-death experience, it would only be natural for him to undergo some changes.
So, while Old Doctor Chen and Grandpa Zhang's unexpected visit had caught him off guard, it had also presented an opportunity.
The information he'd gleaned from Old Doctor Chen made Lu Qing realize that his previous assumptions about this world might have been wrong.
He had thought he was in a world similar to ancient China, populated by ordinary people like himself.
But now, he had encountered concepts like cultivation, qi, and realms—things that belonged in fantastical wuxia worlds where people could fly and possess superhuman abilities.
Could it be that he had actually crossed over into such a world?
Lu Qing's emotions were in turmoil, filled with apprehension, confusion, and anticipation.
(End of Chapter)
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