binnovel Chapter 161 Coming Out of the Mountains to Help
Chapter 161 Coming Out of the Mountains to Help
Chapter 161 Emerging from Seclusion to Assist
Upon hearing this, everyone became somewhat anxious and immediately looked towards Ye Ru. They had come to request this physician from Qingyan Mountain to help Chen Sijun with her treatment, and Ye Ru's impolite words were bound to displease Hua Mufeng. If he were to expel them, it would be a case of losing more than they gained.
"You are quite articulate. Tell me, what is a doctor? If you can give me a satisfactory answer, I can come out of seclusion to help."
Hua Mufeng raised his head, his hand touching the book, and asked.
What is a doctor?
Upon hearing this, the expressions of Magistrate Zhang, Scholar Pang, and others changed. They had not expected that Hua Mufeng would make things so difficult for Ye Ru.
This issue has risen to the level of a debate on matters of sagehood, something only a great Confucian scholar could discuss, yet Hua Mufeng dared to ask a young man who hadn't even reached the rank of Xiucai.
“Mr. Hua, is it necessary to force someone to do something difficult? This is a sacred doctrine, and not only Ye Ru, but even we ourselves cannot answer it.”
Pang Jun looked at Hua Mufeng and said in a deep voice.
"That's because you're all inexperienced and lack knowledge."
Hua Mufeng spoke bluntly, which made Pang Jun, Song Feng, and the others look rather unpleasant. After all, they were all scholars with the rank of Jinshi, and they had taught in a county and even a prefecture. No one had ever spoken to them like that before.
Hua Mufeng seemed to have never heard of this before, and then looked at Ye Ru:
"Well? You gave a long and eloquent speech, but was it all just bluster and no substance?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Ru smiled slightly, then looked up and said:
"What is a physician? Physicians are divided into three categories: the superior physician heals the nation, the middle physician heals people, and the inferior physician heals illness. This is what is meant by the way of medicine. A physician should have the well-being of all people in his heart, with compassion for all humanity. Li Shizhen once said, 'The way of medicine is used by a gentleman for health preservation, and extended to saving the world.' Thus, it becomes a benevolent art. The Doctrine of the Mean says: 'Cultivate oneself, regulate one's family, govern the state, and bring peace to the world.' Cultivating oneself connects to the inferior physician healing illness, the middle physician connects to the middle physician healing people, and governing the state connects to the superior physician healing the nation. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. From ancient times to the present, countless great physicians have practiced the art of healing the world, but you, sir, have secluded yourself in Qingyan, merely to evade responsibility. Today, there are patients in need of help, yet you remain indifferent. This is a disgrace to the classics written by our ancestors."
Ye Ru's words made everyone present frown and think carefully.
They didn't understand medicine, and even those who had passed the imperial examinations found it difficult to think about. But Hua Mufeng was different. As a member of the family of saints and the family of medical saints, his understanding of this statement naturally surpassed theirs.
"Haha, you are indeed a fine lad. Your understanding of medicine is beyond that of ordinary people. How about I take you as my apprentice and you learn medical knowledge from me?"
Hua Mufeng pondered for a moment, his expression shifting from contemplation to surprise, then from surprise to intense joy. After a moment, he slammed his hand on the table and laughed heartily.
"I am deeply grateful for your kind words, sir. I already have a teacher, and these are merely my heartfelt words. If I have offended you, please forgive me."
Ye Ru shook his head, knowing there was a chance, and then said.
"It's a real pity. Now I'm a little envious of your teacher for being able to teach such a student."
Hua Mufeng's face darkened, then he praised.
"Sir, have you ever suggested that consuming animal liver can restore a person's health?"
Ye Ru asked again.
"Yes, what's wrong with that?"
"I have also done quite a bit of research on this, and perhaps when I have time I can work with you to refine this statement, which would be my way of thanking you for your help."
Upon hearing this, Hua Mufeng was startled, and then said in disbelief, "Is this really true?"
"really."
Ye Rudao.
"In that case, I really have no choice but to go. Please tell me about this person's symptoms in detail."
Subsequently, Ye Ru and Pang Jun informed Hua Mufeng about Chen Sijun's condition, which caused Hua Mufeng to frown slightly.
"If you wait another five days, you don't need to come looking for me anymore. Take me there quickly, or things might change."
"Xiao Mu, I'm going out for a bit, I'll be back in a few days."
After Hua Mufeng finished giving his instructions, he walked towards the Four Mirrors and Three Brightnesses Hall with Ye Ru and the others.
"The situation is alright. I need these medicinal herbs to neutralize the medicinal properties of the longevity fruit."
Hua Mufeng wrote down the names of some medicinal herbs and then asked someone to help him buy them. Ye Ru watched from the side and couldn't help but feel a little worried.
Although the former said the condition was not too bad, Chen Jinshi's health was gradually deteriorating.
After purchasing the medicinal herbs, Hua Mufeng said to Ye Ru, Song Feng, and Pang Jun:
"The four of you help me blend the medicinal herbs. Remember, don't let go halfway through. I need your talent and intellectual strength."
Ye Ru and the others nodded. Hua Mufeng held dozens of medicinal herbs in his hand, infusing them with his spiritual energy. The herbs emitted a faint glow, and then floated in mid-air. Hua Mufeng turned to Ye Ru and said:
"Give me the longevity fruit."
Ye Ru took out the longevity fruit, placing it in the center with the other medicinal herbs surrounding it. Then, Hua Mufeng waved his hand, and a copy of the "Compendium of Materia Medica" appeared in his hand. He then began to read it aloud:
"Prosperity comes from abundant grain, and ruin from depleted grain. When water is gone, the body's vital energy dissipates; when grain is consumed, the body's defensive energy is lost, and the spirit has nowhere to reside. Therefore, the blood must be nourished, and the defensive energy must be kept warm. When the blood is warm and the qi is harmonious, the vital energy and defensive energy can circulate smoothly, and one will always have the mandate of heaven..."
As Hua Mufeng spoke, beams of green light emanated from the "Compendium of Materia Medica" and began to sweep towards the medicinal herbs. At the same time, after receiving these lights, the herbs began to emit a tangible medicinal fragrance that refreshed the mind and body.
"I have long heard of your superb medical skills, and seeing them today, I can confirm that they are indeed well-deserved."
Fang Zifeng exclaimed in admiration from the side.
"Yes, but the methods of a physician require considerable thought and talent. Ye Ru is only a scholar; can he handle it?"
Magistrate Zhang said worriedly from the side.
"I don't know. Since Huayi sent him, he must have his reasons."
The medicinal herbs and the power of green life merged and began to converge towards the longevity fruit, seemingly showing a tendency to become one. At this moment, Pang Jun and Song Feng also began to infuse their talents and thoughts into it. As for Ye Ru, with the help of the Siku Quanshu (Complete Library of the Four Treasuries), there were no problems.
Time passed quickly, and the auxiliary medicinal herbs had only fused with the longevity fruit to about half, but Song Feng's forehead was covered in sweat, and his mind was somewhat exhausted.
"Scholar Song, are you alright?"
Ye Ru turned his head and said to Song Feng, "There is only one Longevity Fruit. If anything goes wrong, Chen Sijun will die!"
"I'm fine."
"The final step is fusion!"
Hua Mufeng's face was solemn as he shouted sternly. Then, he recited the classics of the saints faster and faster, and the energy fluctuations in the medicinal herbs also became faster and faster.
boom!
Just as Hua Mufeng was preparing to complete this final step, a surge of talent suddenly became chaotic, and the medicinal herbs in the sky began to fall.
"not good!"
Hua Mufeng's expression changed, and then he looked at Song Jinshi. He saw that Song Feng's face was a little pale, and his thoughts and talents were somewhat disordered.
boom!
Another muffled sound rang out, and Song Feng spat out a mouthful of blood. His talent and thoughts completely collapsed. This sudden change in Hengsheng made Ye Ru's face turn extremely ugly in an instant!