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Su Mu had recently gained a remarkable reputation, drawing patients from all directions due to his exceptional medical skills.
On this particular day, a unique patient arrived at the clinic—a frail, elderly man who walked with a cane.
His face was waxy and yellow, his eyes clouded and devoid of light. Each step he took was shaky, as if he might fall at any moment, clearly burdened by a serious illness for quite some time.
“Sir, please have a seat. May I ask what seems to be the problem?” Su Mu quickly rose to greet him, speaking in a gentle and kind tone.
The old man struggled to move his feet and slowly sat down in the chair. Trembling, he extended a hand that resembled a withered branch and said in a hoarse, deep voice, “Young man… I’ve seen many doctors for my illness, but nothing seems to help! I heard people say your medical skills are extraordinary, so I came here with my last hope.”
Su Mu nodded slightly and gently placed his hand on the old man's pulse, beginning to observe carefully.
However, the pulse was quite peculiar; it appeared slow yet was actually rapid, both weak and strong at the same time, making it difficult to grasp.
For a moment, even the experienced Su Mu couldn’t help but furrow his brow. He contemplated briefly before examining the old man's complexion and tongue coating more closely, yet an ominous feeling continued to rise within him.
After a moment of silence, Su Mu finally spoke: “Sir, to be frank with you, your condition is indeed unusual.
Please allow me some more time to study it thoroughly so that I can devise an appropriate treatment plan.”
The old man sighed, seemingly having anticipated this outcome: “Alas, my illness may be beyond saving. However, I have one request.”
Su Mu replied respectfully, “Please go ahead, sir.” The old man trembled as he reached into his robe and after some searching carefully pulled out an ancient-looking jade pendant.
The pendant was slightly yellowed with age, bearing the marks of time as if it held countless untold stories.
The old man slowly extended the pendant towards Su Mu with hopeful eyes and said, “I hope you can accept this jade pendant.
If you can miraculously cure my ailment, then consider this pendant as your payment; but if… unfortunately you cannot heal me, I kindly ask you to take good care of it for me.”
Su Mu quickly extended both hands and solemnly accepted the jade pendant.
As soon as he grasped it, a warm sensation flowed through his fingers, smooth and delicate like mutton-fat jade. He focused his gaze and noticed that the jade pendant was intricately carved with complex and exquisite patterns.
These patterns intertwined to form mysterious and unfathomable designs.
When Su Mu examined it closely, his heart suddenly jolted.
It turned out that the carvings on the jade pendant bore a striking resemblance to an ancient totem recorded in his family's ancestral "Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual"!
In an instant, various speculations surged in his mind—could this unfamiliar old man be intricately linked to his family?
Or was there a buried story hidden within this connection?
At that moment, an indescribable premonition surged within him, making Su Mu instantly alert.
Without hesitation, he swiftly retrieved the Tortoise Shell and copper coins from his bag, preparing to seek out the hidden mysteries behind this situation through divination.
As Su Mu skillfully shook the Tortoise Shell and copper coins, the crisp sound of their collision echoed in the air.
After a moment, he gently set down the Tortoise Shell and coins, staring intently at the Gua Xiang before him. The Gua Xiang revealed itself as Kan above and Gen below, representing the profound Meng Gua.
Meng Gua has always symbolized confusion and the unknown, but it also hinted at new beginnings and the dawn of hope.
More importantly, this Gua Xiang seemed to vaguely indicate a certain inexplicable yet closely connected relationship between the old man and Su Mu. Faced with such a mysterious and enigmatic Gua Xiang, Su Mu furrowed his brow, sinking into deep contemplation…
Su Mu's gaze toward the old man grew complex; he realized that there might be a secret connecting this old man and the jade pendant.
Taking a deep breath, Su Mu tried to maintain his composure. He knew he had to proceed with caution at this moment, not wanting to startle any snakes. "Old sir, about this jade pendant…"
The old man waved his hand, stopping him from continuing: "No need to ask further; just take good care of it. As for my illness, do your best."
The old man was unwilling to reveal more information, and Su Mu did not press further. He carefully stored the jade pendant away and once again took the old man's pulse, hoping to uncover more clues.
This time, he slowly infused a trace of true energy into the old man's body, following the meridians to meticulously investigate the source of his ailment.
After circulating his true energy for a full cycle, Su Mu finally discovered a clue. Within the old man's body lingered a strange energy, one that was extremely Yin in nature, continuously eroding the old man's vitality.
This energy bore a striking resemblance to a type of malevolent force known as "Minghan Qi," recorded in the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual. Minghan Qi was exceedingly rare, only arising in places of extreme Yin. Once it invaded the human body, it would gradually consume the host's life force, ultimately leading to death.
Su Mu felt increasingly certain that the old man was intricately connected to his own family and even to the origins of the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual.
He decided to stabilize the old man's condition first before slowly uncovering the truth.
"Old sir, I have some insight into your illness," Su Mu said gravely. "However, treatment is quite complex and requires some special herbs. Please rest for now; I will prepare and come back tomorrow to administer acupuncture."
The old man nodded and stood up to leave.
Before departing, he looked deeply at Su Mu and said meaningfully, "Young man, remember that everything has its destined course; do not force matters."
After the old man left, Su Mu immediately flipped through the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual in search of methods to treat Minghan Qi.
The Medical Compendium recorded that treating Minghan Qi required a rare herb known as "Yang Yan Grass," as well as a special acupuncture technique.
Su Mu knew that Yang Yan Grass grew in places of extreme Yang and was exceedingly rare. It seemed he would have to embark on another journey to seek out this herb.
This journey was not only to save the old man but also to unravel the mystery of the jade pendant and the secrets behind the Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual.
With great care, Su Mu took out the yellowed map from his pocket and gently unfolded it, as if holding a priceless treasure in his hands.
His gaze fixed intently on the map as he concentrated on studying the potential growth areas for Yang Yan Grass.
According to the mysterious "Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual," the Yang Yan Grass is an extremely rare and precious herb, known for its unique habits. It thrives in environments that are abundantly sunny and intensely hot, typically growing in extreme heat locations such as around volcanic craters or deep within vast deserts.
After much contemplation, Su Mu finally circled several locations on the map with crimson ink, places believed to be the most likely habitats for the Yang Yan Grass.
These areas were either remote or treacherous, but he was undeterred and fully prepared to visit each one. He understood that this quest for the herb would not be smooth sailing; it would undoubtedly be fraught with numerous hardships and unknown challenges.
Yet, deep within his heart burned a fierce flame of anticipation and unwavering determination.
For Su Mu, this journey was not merely about seeking a miraculous herb to cure the elder's stubborn ailment.
More importantly, he yearned to unravel the mystery of the jade pendant that had long haunted him, as well as the astonishing secrets hidden behind the enigmatic "Heavenly Secrets Medical Manual."
This journey could be seen as both a thrilling adventure and a long quest for truth, aimed at revealing hidden realities.
As he began to organize his belongings, Su Mu couldn't help but take out the jade pendant once more.
He gently traced his fingers over its exquisite surface, feeling the faint warm glow it emitted.
The pendant seemed to carry the weight of millennia of memories; its intricate patterns were complex and ancient, like a mysterious scroll unfolding before his eyes.
Finally, Su Mu carefully placed the pendant close to his heart, then brought his hands together in prayer, silently closing his eyes. He earnestly prayed in his heart for everything to go smoothly on this journey and for him to find the answers he had been desperately seeking, unraveling those long-standing enigmas.
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