Chapter 3, Daoist Medicine

The scope of death doctors is even broader, including those who use poison, those who raise spirits to harm others, and those who use sorcery to injure people; all of these are referred to as death doctors

He nodded, helped him up, and patted the dust off his clothes, saying: "That's more like it. What kind of friendship do we have? We are brothers who go up the mountain to dig for bird nests and down to the river to catch crabs together. Let's not let these trivial matters affect our feelings. To be honest, about that Juan... I can't even remember whether she is a man or a woman."

A doctor is a living person

"Pah." I said, "Who are you calling brother? Didn't you used to say I was a bully? I'll show you what a bully looks like." Although his build was similar to mine, he was thinner. In the midst of our conversation, I lunged at him, pinning him firmly to the ground, and threatened, "If you don't tell me, I'll tell Uncle that you once spied on Xiao Juan while she was bathing."

What do you mean by this, doctor? I have a nationally recognized red booklet, you little rascal

It is well known that Traditional Chinese Medicine is our own medical system of the Chinese nation, yet many people are, in fact, unclear about its origins

The true implications of this line are far more profound than what we perceive.

Uncle invited the little yellow dog to take me for a stroll nearby

As soon as I got up, he grabbed my arm and hurriedly said, "Wait a moment." Then he sighed and said, "Ancestor, grandfather! Is it not enough that I made a mistake? Let me tell you about this matter, https://www.hetushucom.com, but you must not tell anyone else.

We sat under the pine tree, the yellow dog furrowed his brow, perhaps organizing his thoughts. After a moment, he said: "This matter was originally not meant to be told to you; you are not in this line of work, and I fear you would not believe it even if I did."

My hands are so cold that they have turned red. I hurriedly said, "Enough, enough, I am not composing poetry or admiring the snow. I have a question for you, and I need you to answer me honestly." Although my uncle is old and somewhat disrespectful, he is sincere with me. Given the current situation, if something truly happens, I cannot stand by and do nothing.

At that time, I was particularly bold, thinking it was fun, without any sense of caution. When I caught the snake, I couldn't even tell whether it was venomous. It was only later, in a semi-conscious state, that I realized I had actually caught a poisonous snake. In my daze, I saw my uncle treating my wounds, so I tugged at his sleeve and shouted: "Uncle, catch the snake, I want to see you catch the snake..."

I was thinking that Uncle had already asked Aunt Liu to clear the table, saying that today is the first day of the Lunar New Year, and that the little yellow dog should take me around for a stroll

My father often reminds my uncle, saying that he should discipline my son in the same way he manages his apprentices, so that he won't be spoiled and unruly. My uncle nodded in agreement and said to me, "Yes, yes. Little rascal, from now on you are not allowed to fight toads anymore; toads bite. I will have the yellow dog catch crickets for you." Thus, my father backed down again

Surrounded on three sides by mountains, to the left is Niusheshan, which is said to be the place where my uncle used to catch snakes; behind is Hongxinggou, where it is rumored that guerrillas once hid from the Japanese invaders. Niusheshan has beautiful scenery, but I grew tired of going there with my uncle to catch frogs since childhood. Hongxinggou has a harsh environment and is generally seldom visited. The little yellow dog led me to the right towards Songshan, where there is a vast pine forest. It is now winter, and the pine forest is adorned with ice and snow, presenting a myriad of forms, making it an excellent time for snow appreciation. However, I grew tired of going there with my uncle to catch frogs since childhood, and Hongxinggou has a harsh environment and is generally seldom visited. The little yellow dog led me to the right towards Songshan, where there is a vast pine forest. It is now winter, and the pine forest is adorned with ice and snow, presenting a myriad of forms, making it an excellent time for snow appreciation

In theory, my uncle is also a person who retains a childlike heart. Based on my understanding of his character, he would certainly take me around himself. However, this time, he clearly does not intend to accompany me

After that incident, the yellow dog dared not express its anger towards me. In the past, whenever it saw me, it would take a detour. I never expected that after two years of not seeing each other, my remaining influence had completely vanished.

The yellow dog snorted and said, "Stop talking nonsense, I know exactly what kind of person you are." After a pause, the yellow dog pointed to the pine tree at the edge of the cliff, indicating to go there to speak.

My uncle is particularly strict with his apprentices, implementing a rigorous transformation in terms of both character and quality. When Huang Gou was first accepted as an apprentice, he was quite unruly. In less than two months, my uncle corrected him with an iron-fisted approach, turning him into a model young man

At this point, my uncle has truly been exceptionally kind to me. Sometimes I reflect on it, and I realize that my rather troublesome personality has been nurtured by him.

As for matters concerning the Sun family, they must be related to the Daoist physicians

When discussing Traditional Chinese Medicine, one must first trace back to the Yan and Huang periods, where Shennong tasted hundreds of herbs and identified the pharmacological properties of various plants, leading to the initial understanding of medicinal substances. As these experiences accumulated over generations, the rudiments of Traditional Chinese Medicine began to take shape. Later, renowned physicians such as Hua Tuo and Bian Que emerged, gradually documenting their knowledge. Subsequently, figures like the Medicine King Sun Simiao and Zhang Zhongjing further advanced and popularized Traditional Chinese Medicine step by step

I felt a mix of emotions and clicked my tongue, asking, "What exactly does that person with the surname Chen do? Does my uncle owe him something?" Huang Gou was about my height; he was originally looking at me directly, but as soon as I finished my question, he shifted his gaze and said, "I’m not sure; he just arrived half a day earlier than you."

I muttered under my breath, this guy specializes in psychiatry, as if I have never studied psychology. Just by observing his flickering movements, I could tell this kid was lying. I immediately smirked and said, "It's been two years, have you forgotten my methods?"

Pah

I was just about to ask which line he was referring to when Huang Gou lowered his voice and said, "I only found out about this matter not long ago; my master never mentioned it to me before." Then, Huang Gou told me a very strange story about our Sun family. After hearing it, I felt a surge of murderous intent because I realized that such an important matter was known even to Huang Gou, while I, the only descendant of the Sun family, was completely unaware.

Xiao Juan is now a young lady. When she was sixteen, she fell ill with a strange disease and was sent by her family to my uncle's house for treatment. She stayed there for more than half a month, taking medicinal baths every day. At that time, I was just entering puberty and developed some mischievous thoughts, planning to sneak a peek at Xiao Juan while she was bathing. I didn't have any particular intentions at the time; I was simply driven by curiosity. To my surprise, I happened to catch the yellow dog.

Indeed, all these theories were proposed by the little yellow dog. Prior to this, whether during the two years my uncle taught me or the four years in university, I had never encountered such theories.

I secretly laughed to myself, thinking, "You little rascal, I've been out in the world for so many years, what kind of people haven't I seen? You think you can intimidate me?"

The yellow dog had not been seen for two years and had become considerably more composed, calmly stating, "What is it that you wish to ask?" If it had been two years ago, this little rascal would have already patted his backside and made a hasty exit. He had been thoroughly frightened by me in the past; I once caught a snake and placed it on his bed. To my surprise, whether due to some external influence or not, he, in a state of shock, actually grabbed the snake and threw it out the window, which landed right in my arms.

However, medicine is further divided into 'living medicine' and 'dead medicine'

Currently, it is a festive season, and there are fewer patients seeking medical attention. People in the countryside are quite superstitious; during the New Year or on the first day of the lunar calendar, unless it is a serious illness, they tend to postpone seeking treatment, waiting until after the first day to visit the doctor, hoping for good luck.

The yellow dog stiffened, instinctively taking a step back, and said warily: "Brother, we are all adults here, what do you want to do?"

Oh... I patted his face and said, "Your temper is getting worse. I am indeed a bully, and I love to remember these trivial matters. Just wait, I will tell Uncle right now..." Although this is an old grievance from many years ago, given my uncle's clear sense of reward and punishment, Huang Gou will definitely not have a good outcome

As soon as I brought up this matter, Huang Gou's expression stiffened. His demeanor changed several times, and finally, he gritted his teeth and said: "We are all adults now. Is it interesting for you to keep threatening me with such trivial matters? If you are not ashamed, I find it embarrassing."

You little rascal... The expression on my uncle's face changed, and he was quite upset with me. Later, this matter passed, and the little yellow dog was punished by my uncle to copy medical texts. Although the responsibility for this incident lay with me, who could blame me when I am the only heir of the Sun family

However, this is merely the traditional Chinese medicine as perceived by the world.

I was originally hiding outside the window to watch the commotion when I suddenly felt a chill in my chest, followed by a bite on my shoulder.

For instance, those who heal and save lives are referred to as physicians, specifically Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners; there are also certain Taoist practitioners who exorcise spirits and bring the living back to life, categorized as Taoist physicians. Additionally, those who utilize extraordinary techniques to revive individuals are also classified as physicians, such as the Miao doctors who are skilled in the art of manipulating poisons.