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Old Zhao's recovery brought Su Mu great fame at school, and Doctor Wang was thoroughly impressed, even beginning to seek Su Mu's guidance on traditional Chinese medicine.
Su Mu knew that his understanding of the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual was still superficial, especially regarding the integration of Gua Xiang and medical practice, which left him perplexed and directionless.
One evening, while Su Mu was deep in thought over the obscure Gua Xiang in the Medical Compendium, a sudden, urgent knock shattered the tranquility of his dormitory. Doctor Wang stood at the door, drenched in sweat and looking anxious. "Su Mu, hurry! Old Zhao is in critical condition!"
Su Mu's heart sank as he quickly followed Doctor Wang to Old Zhao's home. Upon arrival, he found Old Zhao lying on the bed, his complexion a ghastly gray, lips purple, breathing rapid and shallow, limbs cold—he resembled a flickering oil lamp on the verge of extinguishing.
Doctor Wang explained, "Old Zhao was fine this afternoon, but suddenly fell ill tonight. The symptoms came on fiercely; we've tried various emergency measures with no effect. His pulse is barely detectable. I suspect some acute cardiovascular disease, but the exact cause is unclear..."
Without hesitation, Su Mu stepped forward to take Old Zhao's pulse. Indeed, it was weak as a thread and nearly imperceptible. Observing Old Zhao's tongue, he noted its dull color and white coating—indications that his condition was extremely critical.
Time was of the essence; Su Mu couldn't afford to hesitate. He immediately took out the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual and flipped to the chapter on Gua Xiang. Reciting the incantation in his mind, he began to cast the hexagram. The copper coins in his hand fell onto the table, forming a peculiar Gua Xiang—"Kan above, Gen below," the Mountain Water Meng Hexagram.
Su Mu stared at the Gua Xiang with a furrowed brow. The Mountain Water Meng Hexagram symbolizes confusion and ignorance but also represents new beginnings and naivety. Considering Old Zhao's symptoms, an answer began to form in Su Mu's mind.
Old Zhao's illness was not merely a cardiovascular issue; it stemmed from a severe imbalance of Yin and Yang within his body, leading to blocked Qi flow and obstructed meridians, which resulted in various critical symptoms.
With this realization, Su Mu formulated a treatment plan. Taking a deep breath, he said to Doctor Wang, "Please prepare silver needles."
Though Doctor Wang was puzzled by Su Mu's Gua Xiang diagnosis, given their previous experiences together, he set aside his doubts and quickly gathered the silver needles.
Taking the needles with determination in his eyes, Su Mu applied the Kai Meng Needle Technique based on the Mountain Water Meng Hexagram and the principles outlined in the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual. He swiftly inserted needles into key acupoints such as Zhongfu (膻中), Neiguan (内关), and Zusanli (足三里).
The Kai Meng Needle Technique emphasizes guiding Qi through needles to unblock meridians and harmonize Yin and Yang. Su Mu's technique was skilled and precise; each needle seemed to carry an enigmatic power within it.
As the last silver needle fell, a miracle occurred. Old Zhao's complexion gradually returned to a healthy red, his breathing became steady and strong, and his pulse grew increasingly vigorous. He slowly opened his eyes, a glimmer of vitality returning to them.
"Little Doctor Su, I...?" Old Zhao spoke weakly.
"You’re fine now, Old Zhao," Su Mu said with a smile. "Just get some good rest, and you’ll be alright."
Doctor Wang stood by, dumbfounded. He had never witnessed such miraculous medical skills; the combination of Su Mu's acupuncture techniques and Gua Xiang was something he had never heard of or seen before.
After this incident, Su Mu earned the title of Daoist Physician. He perfectly integrated the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with the mystical interpretations of Gua Xiang, creating an entirely new method of treatment.
Doctor Wang's admiration for Su Mu deepened further. He began to study Traditional Chinese Medicine seriously and tried to grasp the intricacies of Gua Xiang. The two transformed from rivals into a relationship that was both mentor and friend.
Old Zhao's illness gave Su Mu a deeper understanding of the balance of yin and yang. One afternoon, while studying the chapter on Gua Xiang in the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual at the library, he suddenly felt a pang of anxiety.
The seemingly chaotic lines and symbols in the book came alive before his eyes, swirling and leaping until they formed a peculiar Gua Xiang—“Li above, Kun below; Earth Fire Brightness.”
Ming Yi Gua symbolized damage to brightness and a bumpy road ahead. A sense of unease crept into Su Mu's heart; he had never felt this way before, as if something bad was about to happen. Instinctively, he calculated with his fingers, and the Gua Xiang pointed towards the School West Gate.
A chill ran down Su Mu's spine as he quickly closed the Medical Compendium and ran towards the School West Gate. He didn’t know why he felt compelled to do so; it was simply an inexplicable intuition driving him.
When he reached near Xi Men, Su Mu saw a crowd gathered, murmuring among themselves. He squeezed through the throng and saw a small car had knocked down a student riding a bicycle; the student lay on the ground motionless.
People around were calling for an ambulance but no one dared to step forward to help. Seeing this, Su Mu rushed forward to assess the student's injuries. The student had suffered a head injury and was unconscious with weak breathing; the situation was critical. There was no time to take him to the hospital; they needed to call for an ambulance first.
Without a moment to spare, Su Mu quickly took out his silver needles. Based on the Ming Yi Gua he had previously divined, combined with the "Return of Yang Nine Needles" recorded in the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual, he swiftly applied needles to several key acupoints on the student.
As the name suggests, the Return of Yang Nine Needles is a technique used to treat critically ill patients, capable of stimulating the body's acupoints and awakening its life potential. Su Mu's technique was rapid and precise, each needle seemingly infused with miraculous power.
As the last needle was inserted, a miracle occurred. The student's breathing gradually stabilized, and his complexion began to regain its color. A few minutes later, he slowly opened his eyes, gazing around in confusion.
"Don't speak," Su Mu sighed in relief and said, "You were hit by a car, but you should be fine now."
With the arrival of an ambulance, the student was promptly taken to the hospital, and everyone praised Su Mu's acupuncture and medical skills. Doctor Wang also rushed over upon hearing the news. Seeing Su Mu successfully save another life filled him with both shock and admiration.
"Su Mu, you are truly amazing! How did you know there would be an accident here?" Doctor Wang asked.
Su Mu pondered for a moment before replying, "I was reading in the library when a Heart Hexagram suddenly appeared, giving me a premonition that something unexpected would happen here."
Doctor Wang was left bewildered by this explanation, but he recognized that Su Mu's acupuncture and medical skills were indeed extraordinary, especially the Return of Yang Nine Needles he had just employed—something unheard of in Western medicine.
Through this incident, Su Mu gained a deeper understanding of the power of the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual. He realized that the Gua Xiang recorded in the Medical Compendium could not only be used for diagnosing diseases but also for predicting the future and avoiding misfortune.
This strengthened his resolve to delve into the Medical Compendium further. He believed that as long as he continued to learn and explore, he would be able to uncover more secrets within it and use his medical skills to help more people.
At the same time, he came to a more profound understanding of what it meant to have a healer's benevolent heart. He vowed to embody the responsibility and commitment that a true healer should possess through his actions.
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