Chapter 6: The Extremes of Adversity Lead to Prosperity

Under the erosion of rainwater and mud, this ancient book is disintegrating at an increasingly rapid pace

In any case, this is always a good thing. Sui Ge was just about to tuck it into his waistband when a strange surge of heat suddenly emanated from the jade tablet, instantly enveloping his entire body, making him feel as if he had been struck by lightning

What is this thing

The wind and rain have intensified

The worst is over and the best is yet to come

As soon as his mind turned, Sui Ge suddenly realized that many strange things seemed to have appeared in his mind, such as numerous peculiar plants, prescriptions, and a classic titled "Shennong's Immortal Herb Formula." The name of the person who created this classic was also quite unusual, being "Xianyuan Zhenren"

Upon rising, I found myself completely sore and weak, with my head feeling heavy and dazed

A thunderous sound echoed in his mind, causing Sui Ge to faint.

Sui Ge could not help but let out a sigh, picked up a branch, gently nudged the ancient book over, and then retrieved it from the water

However, this so-called immortal in the garden actually believes that Chaihu requires corresponding spring water to be effective in treating illnesses, which seems to differ from the common understanding in traditional Chinese medicine

Sui Ge's head throbbed painfully, and he just wanted to escape from here as quickly as possible

Sui Ge held the jade slip in his palm, feeling both surprise and confusion

The Divine Herbal Formula of Shennong... Is this not the golden characters that appeared in my mind last night? Suige felt increasingly puzzled. Could it be related to the illustrations and books? Unfortunately, that jade slip is missing; otherwise, perhaps some clues could be uncovered

In Sui Ge's mind, several imposing golden characters suddenly flashed into view

From the foot of the mountain to the summit, there are at least a thousand "language enthusiasts" wandering about, chanting words from various countries as if they were incantations, resembling a scene from a foreign language asylum

The pond is not very deep, approximately two to three meters deep. Sui Ge splashed around in the water for a while and finally reached the shore safely

The Divine Farmer's Herbal Formula

Sui Ge spat out two mouthfuls of water, his gaze fixed on the splashing surface of the pool, feeling somewhat irritated

That piece of jade had actually disappeared, and Sui Ge clearly remembered that he had been holding it in his hand. He searched carefully around him, yet still found no trace of the jade.

Fortunately, Sui Ge learned the "dog paddle" during the summer vacation and quickly held his breath at the first opportunity

Sui Ge could not help but laugh triumphantly twice, and the previous feelings of gloom were completely swept away

The icy mountain spring water rushed into Suige's mouth and nose, nearly choking him.

Such a way of eating certainly does not taste good, yet Sui Ge still frowned and finished it all.

Forget it, let's try again!

After a moment, all the symptoms of the cold completely disappeared

Sui Ge gazed at the pages of the ancient book gradually disintegrating and melting in the rain, feeling that the events of today could only be explained as fate. As he witnessed the ancient text crumble before him, Sui Ge had expected to lament and pound his chest, yet he found himself surprisingly calm, as if all of this were predetermined.

At this point, Sui Ge began to believe that the mysterious Shennong Herbal Formula that had emerged in his mind was certainly not a fabrication. The combination of Chai Hu and the spring of Shanyin truly had miraculous effects

Is it possible that this is just a dream of mine

What is going on

But soon, regret was replaced by surprise and excitement

It is fate, all of it is fate

At this moment, Sui Ge felt a twinge of regret for not having thought to copy a prescription to keep at home. However, he quickly came to terms with it, realizing that perhaps it was fate, just as the old landlord had said: one should be content. Having two prescriptions available was a blessing from heaven. As for the other prescriptions, they perhaps never belonged to this world.

However, a cold cannot kill a person. What Sui Ge first thought of was the "jade tablet" he found last night, pondering what kind of treasure it could be that was hidden within the cover of an ancient book. If the ancient book had not been destroyed by wind and rain, Sui Ge would never have dreamed that such an item was concealed inside.

Upon touching my forehead, it indeed feels somewhat warm, and my throat also seems quite uncomfortable, as if it is inflamed

Puff!

Sui Ge felt a sense of confusion and a bit of panic. Although he had not found the jade slip, his attention was drawn to a small grass nearby, its stems and leaves already yellowing. He murmured to himself, "Isn't this Bupleurum? Or is it Southern Bupleurum..."

"Chaihu has a bitter taste and primarily addresses pathogenic heat. When taken with the spring water from Shanyin, it can immediately resolve cold and heat." At this moment, Sui Ge's mind became even more agile, and he recalled more information about Chaihu.

That ancient book was currently floating on the water's surface, enduring the dual torment of the pond water and the rain, and it seemed to be in grave danger. Unexpectedly, Sui Ge desperately tried to save it, yet ultimately could not escape the ravages of the storm.

The lingering bitterness in his mouth made Sui Ge feel a twinge of regret

What is even more dire is that the mountain spring water is bone-chillingly cold, almost like ice water; immersing oneself in it feels as if the bones are about to freeze solid

Before he could even curse, the unfortunate Sui Ge fell directly into the middle of the pond

As soon as the words left his mouth, Sui Ge immediately felt puzzled: as a descendant of a counterfeit traditional Chinese medicine family, although he had heard of the name Chai Hu, he certainly did not recognize this herb, let alone distinguish between the northern and southern varieties of Chai Hu

Sui Ge thought to himself, since eating a stalk of Bupleurum wouldn't likely lead to death.

After some thought, Sui Ge pulled this root of Bupleurum out of the soil, removed the withered yellow leaves, washed it clean in the pond water, and then, mixed with spring water, chewed the root into pieces and swallowed it.

However, Sui Ge is now completely drenched and has lost the will to find a place to take shelter from the rain

Thud

Surprisingly, I accidentally discovered the hidden secrets within the ancient texts. However, I am puzzled by the symbols on this jade tablet, which are truly enigmatic and difficult to comprehend at the moment

Sui Ge suddenly realized that his cold symptoms were rapidly subsiding, and he felt significantly better overall

After a long time, Sui Ge let out a long sigh, intending to leave this place and forget all about the damned ancient book and the nonsensical immortal herbs. However, just as Sui Ge stood up, a bright flash of lightning streaked across the sky, and it seemed that a few strands of light flickered and vanished within the tattered cover of the ancient book.

At this time, Luoxia Mountain had truly become the "Madman's Ridge".

This ancient book was originally somewhat worn; it had first been ravaged by a strong wind, and now it has been soaked by rainwater and spring water. It can be said to be utterly unrecognizable and in tatters. When gently lifted by hand, it surprisingly fell apart completely

The heavy rain poured down, and flashes of lightning occasionally illuminated the sky

Generally speaking, the effects of traditional Chinese medicine tend to be slower than those of Western medicine. However, at this moment, Sui Ge felt as if the medicine had worked instantly, with remarkable speed. Moreover, this medicine was one he had personally "formulated" and researched, which is why Sui Ge was not only happy but also extremely excited

Sui Ge's eyes suddenly brightened, hope rekindled within him, and he excitedly tore open the thick cover.

The north of the mountain and the south of the water represent the shade; isn't the spring water in this pond the spring of the mountain's shade? Sui Ge vaguely felt that perhaps this small root of Bupleurum could cure his current cold and fever

A square thin jade tablet, about the size of a small palm, was presented before Sui Ge

When I woke up, it was already the morning of the second day. The wind had stopped and the rain had ceased, and the air in the mountains and forests was exceptionally fresh

I finally understand! I am truly a genius, haha

Recalling yesterday's fall into the water, Sui Ge was surprised to find himself dozing by the pond in wet clothes for such a long time, and he suspected that he was likely coming down with a cold

Boom

Sui Ge was so frustrated that he was at a loss for words; looking at the condition of this book, there was no point in taking it out to dry.

The jade tablet is inscribed with densely packed symbols and characters, resembling a celestial script.

Sui Ge was wholeheartedly focused on using the prescriptions from ancient texts to cure the old landlord's lameness. Who would have thought that now even the ancient books have been destroyed? What else could this be but a calamity

By simply trying it out, one can verify whether the Immortal Garden Master and the Divine Farmer's Herbal Formula are truly effective

It is all the damn English CET-4 and CET-6 that has caused this

The Divine Farmer's Herbal Formula ... ! ... the Herbal Formula, the herbal medicine? ! Could it be the 'herbal medicine' mentioned in those strange prescriptions by the old landlord?