Chapter 8: The Foolish "Wood"

However, Li Yuan and his son were unaware that Qin Qiong was injured, but he also suffered from a mental affliction. The Tang Dynasty had remedies for replenishing blood, and red dates were also excellent for this purpose. Yet, Qin Qiong's mental affliction could not be treated in this era, at least no one knew of the wounds within Qin Qiong's heart

Qin Qiong is well aware of the nature of his illness. After years of battles and shedding blood in numerous conflicts, how could he possibly remain free from sickness

The white-clad man covered his face and laughed, finding Qin Qiong too genuine and his words clumsy. He also laughed at Liu Mu for being foolish, as he failed to notice the obvious problem in such a clear statement.

Zhang Chuchen, the only choice.

Qin Qiong feels lonely, and at this moment, he has lost his expectations for life. More importantly, Qin Qiong has come to believe that he will be weak and frail from now on, suffering from illness until the end of his life

"Mu, what is the meaning of this?" Qin Qiong was displeased; he had been eating nothing but dumplings, which left him feeling unsatisfied. Even though he was the Duke of Yiguo and his family possessed great wealth, at this moment, Qin Qiong did not wish to be treated as special.

Liu Mu took a moment to praise the White True Person.

Your teacher must be a renowned physician! Liu Mu has run out of things to say.

After the Battle of Hebei, Qin Qiong effectively lost his military power. It was not taken from him by anyone, but rather by the reigning Emperor Li Yuan and the General of Heavenly Strategy, Li Shimin. Both father and son were concerned for Qin Qiong and could not bear to see him suffer any longer

Zhang Chuchen, the only choice.

(Note: The title "Miao Ying Dao" was established during the Song Dynasty, while the title of the Medicine King from the Tang Dynasty is unknown; it is temporarily referred to as "Miao Ying")

Liu Mu knew that at this moment, upon seeing Qin Qiong, his heart was even clearer.

At this moment, the Fourth and Fifth Sisters hurried back from the fields after picking coriander and scallions, eagerly presenting them in front of Liu Mu. The two young girls were entirely focused on the dumplings at this time

On the road, Liu Mu asked Bai Zhenren: "Your medical skills are truly remarkable; you can diagnose a patient's illness with just a touch on the wrist."

Outside, there was not a single dumpling in the willow wood bowl, only clear soup, and then one would soak the flatbread in it to eat

Qin Qiong was also pondering in his mind. Liu Mu needed money at the moment; he only needed to return to the mansion, and he could bring millions or even tens of millions of coins here. But is it appropriate?

Qin Qiong's conversation outside by the willow tree was clearly heard inside the house

The dumplings are beautifully wrapped, and I have heard that they were personally made by Liu Mu, which indeed adds a certain charm to them

Who is Bai Zhenren? Qin Qiong is very clear about it. Speaking of which, her status is not lower than that of Zhang Chuchen, and the person backing her has a significant background.

Liu Mu's eyes narrowed into a line, a truly legendary figure like the Master Miao Ying from ancient times. The title of Medicine King is not given lightly; he is undoubtedly a powerful being of celestial caliber

Certainly, Qin Qiong's ability to recognize this extraordinary identity is sufficient to prove that he himself is also extraordinary

Liu Mu took the coriander and scallions and turned to Bai Zhenren, saying: "Bai Zhenren, let us stay together for a meal."

The white gentleman carefully pondered the prescription mentioned by Liu Mu and after a moment asked: "It seems that there are various methods of combination for the main prescription?"

It is merely a regret that, despite being in the prime of life, one is so weak and feeble.

The hand was pulled, and although Bai Zhenren felt a bit angry, Liu Mu's sincere words brought a trace of warmth to her heart

At that moment, Liu Ru Yan also came out of the house. After some persuasion, Master Bai finally agreed, but instead of sitting in the courtyard, he chose to sit inside the house accompanied by Liu Ru Yan

Brother Abao, the wild vegetables used in these dumplings are specially selected by me; they serve as medicine for you, a recipe for dietary supplementation. San Niang, Si Niang, and Wu Niang are still young, and it is not good for them to eat too much. As for me..." Liu Mu glanced at his bowl, smiled, secretly pointed to the house over there, and whispered, "There are guests arriving.

Li Yuan granted a reward of one hundred catties of gold, solely to allow Qin Qiong to recuperate in peace

At this moment, the white-clad man turned his gaze towards Liu Mu and asked leisurely, "What are you thinking about?"

Liu Mu then said: "For at least the next three months, Brother Abao, you must avoid greasy foods and alcohol, and your martial arts training should also be moderate; you need long-term recuperation."

Moreover, even the buyer has been considered

Bai Zhenren did not refuse and allowed Liu Mu to accompany him

Indeed, it depends on whom you are addressing. It is nothing to speak of to Master Bai. Moreover, I am not a physician; I merely understand some effective remedies. On the contrary, I hold Master Bai in high regard.

However, Qin Qiong's tongue was tied, and Liu Mu pretended not to hear, only saying: "Abao, your illness is a long-term one. If you want to recover, it will take at least a year. Eating, practicing martial arts, and taking medicine all have their own rules."

In the evening, Bai Zhenren took his leave, and Liu Mu merely stated that he was afraid of wolves at night and wanted to escort Bai Zhenren back.

However, I heard the White True Person say: "Indeed foolish, being struck on the head by wood is even more foolish. Such a good prescription, if it were another physician, would likely not even pass it on to their disciples, yet you have revealed it all."

"No, I cannot." After saying this, the white-clad man turned around and prepared to leave

The title of my esteemed teacher is Miao Ying. When mentioning his name, Bai Zhenren's tone becomes significantly more serious

You truly are a master of medicine; this prescription consists of a total of eight formulas, seven of which are intended for women. Each formula requires more than thirty medicinal ingredients and nearly one hundred procedures. It is an excellent remedy for nourishing qi and blood, with the most expensive one requiring the addition of ginseng. Given my family's poverty, we cannot even gather the ingredients for the cheapest formula

Qin Qiong had a bowl of dumplings, while each of Liu Mu's three younger sisters had only six dumplings in their bowls, followed by vegetable pancakes. Liu Mu's two elder sisters each had nine dumplings, and Bai Zhenren had twelve in his bowl

Qin Qiong did not turn to look at the house beside him, yet he knew that Liu Mu had given his share to the White True Man

Liu Mu merely regarded it as casual conversation and casually remarked, "That Master Bai's medical skills are truly exceptional"

Similarly, Liu Mu also needed to exchange money, intending to convert the Tang Dynasty-style soap he made into cash. Liu Mu had already thought of a buyer in his mind.

En. Qin Qiong nodded, believing at least seventy percent of Liu Mu's words

Even if Liu Mu is not cunning, he can sense that Qin Qiong might know about Bai Zhenren's master or some matters concerning Bai Zhenren. After all, someone who can refer to a person like Zhang Chuchen as 'sister' cannot be an ordinary individual

Liu Mu instinctively reached out and pulled, just as he grasped the wrist of Master Bai: "Master Bai, you are alone in the temple. It would be best to return now to start the fire and prepare the meal. The food will be ready just in time, so let us eat together. As the saying goes, a meal is more enjoyable when shared with others"

"Indeed." Qin Qiong nodded again

After much contemplation, Qin Qiong decided to sell his horse, sword, and bow.

Upon hearing this, Master Bai could not be bothered to glance at Liu Mu, and replied indifferently: "The 'Bian Que Pulse Book' already contains detailed records of pulse diagnosis. It is said that renowned physicians from ancient times, such as Lai Ji and Gui Yu, have been using pulse diagnosis to treat patients. You are merely aware of a few folk remedies."

The white-clad man slightly shook his head, and Liu Mu did not understand why he shook his head

As soon as Qin Qiong opened his mouth, he regretted it. However, having uttered the first two words, what could he say afterward to smooth things over? Qin Qiong was not the kind of person who was quick with words. In a moment of panic, his face turned red, and he stubbornly changed his words, saying: "That medicine, will I not faint again after taking it?"

Bai Zhen's face was thin-skinned, and a slight flush appeared on her cheeks, yet she did not wish to respond to Liu Mu's words