Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Chapter 143: Traditional Chinese Medicine Cannot Perish!
Of course, Yang Ying's considerations cannot be applied to Wei Yuan. Even her usual knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine does not work on the anomaly that is Wei Yuan.
Regarding Wei Yuan's mother, Wu Shuzhen, and her legs, no matter the medical practices from both East and West, whether they are traditionally recognized or folk remedies, or even some shamanic medical techniques, there is no guarantee that they can completely heal her condition.
Only Wei Yuan, who possesses the Third Form of Restorative Power, can restore any damage to the human body back to its original state. Therefore, the issues he needs to consider are not about what kind of injury or disease the other party has suffered.
He needs to consider two points: Will the application of Restorative Power on the human body produce side effects? What method should he use to conceal Restorative Power?
These two questions are urgent. Regarding the first question, Wei Yuan has some confidence that after long-term use of Repairing Ability, the Third Form of Restorative Power will not cause problems. However, his first subjects for treatment are his mother and Han Ling.
Neither of these individuals can be casually experimented on, nor can mistakes be allowed. Therefore, Wei Yuan must be extremely cautious and careful.
As for the second question, this is also the reason he sought out Yang Ying.
After all, he cannot disclose to the world that he has obtained Repairing Ability. Whether anyone would believe him is one issue; first, he would have to let someone study his body structure or even determine if there is something wrong with his brain.
Thus, he cannot reveal the fact that he possesses this Ability. He needs a cover-up that can deceive those around him when he uses Restorative Power, including the person who is ill.
However, Wei Yuan absolutely does not need to rely on Yang Ying's so-called treasure from the Purple Robe Pavilion, the Medicine King Divine Canon. Perhaps for Shen Qingyi and the disciples of Purple Robe Pavilion, this is a tool for making a fortune.
"In the 21st century, if someone's personal wealth surpasses mine, it must be in the biological health industry."
This is Bill Gates' perspective. When technology cannot solve humanity's quest for longevity, people can only seek wisdom from five thousand years of Chinese culture and the health preservation practices within traditional Chinese medicine.
In simpler terms, as economic development progresses and people become wealthier, they fear death more than ever.
At this time, in order to live a few more years, people do not mind spending money. Therefore, traditional Chinese medicine's health preservation methods with a history of five thousand years and the resulting pharmaceutical and conditioning practices will thrive in the future.
Therefore, whoever masters the "Medicine King Divine Canon" represents the possession of the most advanced techniques in Traditional Chinese Medicine, undoubtedly signifying immense wealth and even the opportunity to surpass the personal fortune of Microsoft’s founder.
However, this is merely an ideal concept. In reality, Traditional Chinese Medicine is gradually being erased and replaced in the global perception, and our thousands of years of culture has completely become a pseudoscience that contradicts scientific principles.
Among those recognized in Traditional Chinese Medicine worldwide, it is ironically the Koreans who have learned only the superficial aspects of it, known as "Korean Medicine," represented by characters like the one wearing a tall hat in "Dae Jang Geum," who appears rather foolish.
This is a disgrace for all Huaxia Ethnicity engaged in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Wei Yuan often browses similar information online, especially after getting to know Yang Ying and gaining insight into the mysterious existence of the Purple Robe Pavilion.
He began to develop a great interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although it cannot achieve the effects of his Repairing Ability, many basic theories still lean towards popular understanding.
However, it is also highly exclusive. Just imagine, if every Huaxia person had learned and understood Traditional Chinese Medicine a hundred years ago, adept at health preservation and self-regulation through reasonable exercise, how could the label of "Sick Man of East Asia" have been hung on them?
What Yang Ying and Wei Yuan fear now is that the book representing the highest achievement in Traditional Chinese Medicine, the "Medicine King Divine Canon," might fall into the hands of people like Shen Qingyi, who may lack such foresight and instead focus solely on immediate benefits.
In the end, they would only sprinkle salt on the already dying Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Thus, Wei Yuan now understands why Yang Ying would rather die than hand over that "Medicine King Divine Canon." If it falls into the hands of unscrupulous individuals, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Of course, Wei Yuan is not truly noble; he simply has no need to covet Yang Ying's medical book due to his own unique advantages.
Once his Repairing Ability reaches its Third Form and if successful experiments can truly repair the human body without side effects, what medical skill could possibly compare?
If Wei Yuan intends to use this as a means to amass wealth, one can imagine that his fortune would accumulate like a snowball, quickly becoming an enormous sum.
When a person possesses extraordinary talent and ability, they often inadvertently change the landscape of the world. When Wei Yuan's Repairing Ability reaches Third Form and can repair human bodies, all changes will have already been predetermined.
Considering these factors, Wei Yuan has no need to covet Yang Ying's "Medicine King Divine Canon." He merely needs to employ some sleight of hand during the process of using Repairing Ability in Third Form for body repairs.
However, Yang Ying naturally does not know this. Seeing that Wei Yuan continuously wishes to borrow a look at the "Medicine King Divine Canon," Yang Ying begins to harbor a hint of suspicion towards him—could this guy have ulterior motives?
However, as Yang Ying gradually interacted with Wei Yuan, this notion was dispelled. Coupled with Wei Yuan's reason for treating his mother's legs, it further changed his image in Yang Ying's mind.
Now, Yang Ying felt very confused about whether to lend the book "Medicine King Divine Canon" to Wei Yuan. After all, according to the sect's rules, if someone borrows a medical classic from the Purple Robe Pavilion and uses it for nefarious purposes, the responsibility falls on the borrower.
Of course, there wouldn't be any substantial punishment; it would just mean explaining oneself to the past Marquises and elders of the Purple Robe Pavilion after a hundred years in the underworld.
In fact, Wei Yuan did not care whether the medical techniques would achieve their best effects; ultimately, he would only be using his own Third Form's Restorative Power. However, that selling point was very important.
Especially if he encountered someone knowledgeable, using the treasures of the Purple Robe Pavilion, such as the legendary Five Dragon Needle Technique from "Medicine King Divine Canon," various acupuncture techniques, ancient formulas, and theories of health maintenance and adjustment, would certainly enhance his reputation and provide legitimacy.
"Should we start with the basics for now?"
Yang Ying did not directly refuse but instead thought of a compromise based on the actual situation.
Of course, Wei Yuan himself only had a superficial understanding of traditional Chinese medicine. Even before encountering the Purple Robe Pavilion, he had been skeptical about it.
This skepticism was understandable. In fact, many people in China today, especially those who have been misled by Mongolian Doctors who learned only a little and then practiced medicine everywhere, are quite resistant to traditional Chinese medicine. Given that even domestic attitudes are so mixed, one can imagine what kind of historical challenges traditional Chinese medicine faces in its standing in global medicine.
"Have you ever thought about truly promoting traditional Chinese medicine instead of just passing it down within the Purple Robe Pavilion?"
Wei Yuan did not answer directly because starting from the basics was reasonable. Not to mention the content of "Medicine King Divine Canon," which could be difficult for him to understand due to his limited proficiency in classical Chinese.
However, what Wei Yuan wanted was merely practical operational techniques. He did not need guaranteed results; as long as it did not harm the human body, that was sufficient. The real key point was whether the Third Form's Restorative Power could be effectively applied to the human body.
Thus, he needed those advanced medical techniques from "Medicine King Divine Canon." After all, when addressing genuine complex issues—especially when traditional Chinese medicine employs tricks to treat ailments—how could he gain people's trust without matching high-level skills?
For instance, regarding his mother's legs or the burn scars on Han Ling's face, without matching advanced techniques, how could he convince those around him?
Therefore, rather than directly demanding that Yang Ying teach him "Medicine King Divine Canon" or even lend it to him, Wei Yuan instead guided him to evoke that grand vision about the tradition of the Purple Robe Pavilion.
"I have certainly thought about this, and it has been my master's lifelong aspiration, but when it comes to actually implementing it, it feels incredibly challenging."
Wei Yuan continued to provoke, "That's true. After all, it's quite difficult to ask someone as beautiful and youthful as you to give up your youth for the sake of promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine, which is often seen as unreliable. We can't expect you to dedicate your entire life to this, can we?"
Wei Yuan's words hit the mark, and Yang Ying couldn't take it anymore: "I'm not afraid of wasting time; it's just that in the current situation, promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine really feels like a waste of time. Even the government departments and the general public have ambiguous attitudes towards it. Whether Traditional Chinese Medicine will still exist a hundred years from now is still a question."
Yang Ying's passionate outburst stirred something in Wei Yuan: "If the government and the public don't know, we should make them aware. You and I are very clear about the skills of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Purple Robe Pavilion. As long as we believe, everything is possible. Your willingness to act is the first step."
Wei Yuan initially just wanted to motivate Yang Ying, hoping to ignite her passion for Traditional Chinese Medicine so that he could learn her exceptional medical skills as a form of annotation for his Repairing Ability. As for practicing medicine occasionally, that wouldn't be too bad either.
However, he never expected to take on such a heavy burden himself. Yet through Yang Ying's attitude towards Traditional Chinese Medicine and what he had seen regarding its decline in the past, he admitted that he was inspired.
At this moment, both he and Yang Ying faced a painful reality, feeling heartbroken over it. They even shared a sense of regret for not having met sooner; they were just short of having a divine eagle accompany them as they traveled the world together, practicing medicine and promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Especially Yang Ying, who was truly motivated now. Her eyes sparkled with brilliance, and her autumn-like gaze fixed on Wei Yuan with tenderness, as if she had found the person she had been searching for her entire life.
"If we only fantasize without changing reality, everything will indeed develop in this direction. Traditional Chinese Medicine may not perish, but it will gradually fade from people's minds. As the thirty-eighth generation true disciple of Purple Robe Pavilion, I cannot allow this to happen."
Yang Ying's attitude surprised Wei Yuan; women could change their expressions so quickly. Unable to help himself, Wei Yuan asked, "So what do you plan to do?"
After thinking for a moment, Yang Ying's eyes sparkled again as she patted Wei Yuan's shoulder and laughed heartily: "The first step is to eliminate any biases. One reason Traditional Chinese Medicine fails to gain recognition is that the public doesn't understand it and finds it too mysterious. So I want everyone to understand it; you are the first one I want to enlighten."
"Have you taken some medicine? Why are you suddenly so excited?" Wei Yuan joked, though he understood deep down that Yang Ying had always lacked direction. After losing her position as Purple Robe Marquis, she had become a wandering soul without purpose.
But now she had found her life's goal through Wei Yuan's words: to promote the medical skills of Purple Robe Pavilion and even traditional Chinese medicine itself. She felt invigorated all over.
"And then?" Wei Yuan continued.
Wei Yuan heard that he was the first to understand Traditional Chinese Medicine, and he already knew that Yang Ying was no longer hiding the "Medicine King Divine Canon," so Wei Yuan's purpose was naturally achieved.
However, he had an additional thought: to truly support Yang Ying in promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine.
He was not an overly patriotic youth, but he was also a passionate young man. Seeing his country's cultural heritage being distrusted even by its own people and facing the risk of extinction made him feel heartbroken.
He even felt that he understood Yang Ying's excitement at this moment very well, as she continued, "The first step is to make everyone understand, and the second step is to ensure everyone can use it. I want to promote the simple Traditional Chinese Medicine taught by my master and compile all the theories into a book based on the development of the times. I want to publish a book."
Yang Ying became even more excited, as if Wei Yuan were her publisher. However, this idea was indeed good; the key was that it required a large amount of funding and a team to plan behind it.
Doing bad things, playing deceptive tricks, and commercial hype require strong funding, connections, and a team; all three must work together for the best results.
At the same time, doing good also requires this approach, especially for something as significant as promoting Traditional Chinese Medicine. It also needs perfect planning; otherwise, it would be mere empty talk and would not solve any problems.
Yang Ying was not just rambling excitedly; she was filled with passion and laid it all out: "I already have a notebook where I wrote down my understanding based on my master's teachings regarding the content of the 'Medicine King Divine Canon.' It includes some drawings that I created myself."
Wei Yuan did not expect Yang Ying to have such preparations. At this moment, she no longer held any guard against Wei Yuan and took out something from her bag.
Comment 0 Comment Count