After enduring countless hardships, Su Mu finally succeeded in rescuing Wang Qiang from the immense shadow cast by a harrowing medical incident. Seeing Wang Qiang regain his smile and return to a normal life filled Su Mu's heart with comfort and pride. However, this event also served as a mirror, clearly reflecting the limitations of his own medical skills.
Su Mu deeply recognized that despite his utmost efforts to save every patient, the complexities of evolving illnesses and the endless challenges often left him feeling inadequate with his existing medical knowledge and skills. He understood that to truly save lives and become a great healer capable of safeguarding health, he must continuously refine his medical expertise and explore deeper layers of medical mysteries.
After careful consideration, Su Mu resolutely made an important decision—he would faithfully follow the guidance of the invaluable Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual left to him by his grandfather before his passing, bravely embarking on a journey filled with unknowns and dangers in search of renowned doctors and rare medicinal herbs.
The Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual was no ordinary medical book; it contained not only detailed records of many long-lost exquisite medical techniques and miraculous prescriptions but also some astonishing Mysterious Hexagrams. Legends spoke of these Gua Xiang possessing powerful abilities that could help healers accurately predict fortune and misfortune on their path to healing, allowing them to avoid numerous crises and successfully achieve their goals.
With a desire to enhance his medical skills and a deep reverence for the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual, Su Mu packed his belongings and set off alone on this long journey. What kind of extraordinary encounters awaited him ahead? Would he truly be able to harness the power of the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual to break through his limitations and realize his ideals? Everything remained uncertain...
As Su Mu opened the Medical Compendium, the first chapter was titled "Qihuang Technique: The Primacy of Medical Ethics," while the second chapter detailed an acupuncture technique known as "Revitalizing Nine Needles," which he had previously used to assist others.
The subsequent chapters recorded various treatment methods for difficult ailments, as well as information about the growth locations and harvesting methods of rare medicinal herbs.
The final chapter contained some obscure Gua Xiang; his master had once told him that these Gua Xiang could predict fortune and misfortune, guiding one's direction.
Su Mu carefully studied the Medical Compendium, filled with anticipation and excitement. He packed his bag, bid farewell to Ye Qiu, applied for leave, and embarked on his extensive Medical Journey.
According to the records in the Medical Compendium, Su Mu's first stop was an Old Chinese Medicine Doctor located deep in the mountains of the Southwest. It was said that this doctor was well-versed in herbal medicine and possessed exceptional medical skills.
Following the guidance of the Gua Xiang from the Medical Compendium, Su Mu traveled westward. Along the way, he not only used his medical skills to help those in need but also continuously learned and practiced the knowledge from the Medical Compendium, significantly improving his abilities.
In the dense forests of the Southwest, a humid warmth enveloped him as various strange plants intertwined and thrived among the thick trees.
Following the guidance of the Medical Compendium's Gua Xiang, Su Mu ventured deeper into the rugged mountain path. The winding trail was covered with thick fallen leaves that crunched underfoot.
As dusk fell, the surrounding light dimmed, prompting Su Mu to search for a place to spend the night. He consulted his divination again, and the Gua Xiang indicated a favorable sign to the southeast. Thus, he set off in that direction.
After walking for about fifteen minutes, Su Mu discovered a cave. The entrance was small and obscured by dense vines, making it difficult to spot without careful observation. He pushed aside the vines and cautiously entered the cave. Inside, it was dry, with the ground covered in hay, suggesting that someone had lived there before. Su Mu decided to spend the night there.
He lit a campfire, dispelling the dampness and darkness within the cave. The flickering flames illuminated the cave walls, revealing strange symbols carved into them.
As he examined them closely, he realized that these symbols bore some resemblance to those recorded in the Medical Compendium's Gua Xiang, yet they were different. Intrigued, Su Mu took out the Medical Compendium and began comparing the symbols on the cave wall with those in the book.
At that moment, he heard a rustling sound coming from outside the cave. A chill ran down his spine as he became alert. Grabbing a burning branch, he slowly approached the entrance and peered outside. By the firelight, he saw a vividly colored venomous snake slithering closer to the cave.
Su Mu held his breath, remaining perfectly still as he watched the snake. He knew this creature was highly poisonous; being bitten would have dire consequences.
Recalling what he had read in the Medical Compendium about venomous snakes, he quickly identified it as a Five-Step Snake. According to the compendium, a bite from a Five-Step Snake would lead to death after taking five steps due to its potent venom. The key to antidoting it lay in a herb called White Flower Snake Tongue Grass.
Looking around, Su Mu noticed several patches of White Flower Snake Tongue Grass growing near the cave entrance. His heart leapt with joy as he swiftly gathered a few plants and held them tightly in his hand. The Five-Step Snake seemed to sense his intentions and suddenly lunged toward him.
Prepared for this moment, Su Mu sidestepped and avoided the snake's attack. He then crushed the White Flower Snake Tongue Grass and applied it to his arm where he had been grazed by the snake.
The Five-Step Snake, having missed its strike, launched another attack. Su Mu remained cautious and used the cave's terrain to evade it. Finally, seizing an opportunity, he struck the snake's head with the burning branch. The Five-Step Snake writhed in pain for a moment before falling still.
Su Mu let out a sigh of relief; he knew he had escaped danger. Returning inside the cave, he examined his arm closely. Although the wound was not deep, it had begun to darken. The effects of the White Flower Snake Tongue Grass were taking hold, preventing the spread of venom.
After tending to his wounds, Su Mu once again focused his attention on the symbols etched into the cave wall. He discovered that these symbols seemed to form an ancient formation, resonating with the Gua Xiang from the Medical Compendium, capable of gathering the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth. Su Mu sat cross-legged and, following the instructions in the Medical Compendium, attempted to circulate the true energy within his body.
As he activated his true energy, Su Mu felt a powerful force surging into him from the symbols on the cave wall. He sensed his body filled with strength, and his mind became exceptionally clear. He realized that by chance, he had stumbled upon a treasure trove for cultivation.
The night passed without incident. The next morning, Su Mu divined again, and the Gua Xiang indicated that it was not wise to linger in this place. He carefully copied down the symbols from the cave wall, then packed his belongings and continued on his Medical Journey.
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