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The recovery of Old Zhao made Su Mu a sensation at school, and Doctor Wang was thoroughly impressed, even beginning to seek Su Mu's advice on traditional Chinese medicine.
Su Mu knew that his understanding of the "Heavenly Secrets Medical Codex" was merely superficial, especially regarding the integration of divination and medical practice, which left him utterly perplexed and at a loss.
One evening, as Su Mu was deep in thought over the obscure divination symbols in the medical codex, a sudden, urgent knock on the door shattered the tranquility of his dormitory. Doctor Wang stood at the entrance, drenched in sweat and looking anxious. "Su Mu, hurry! Old Zhao's condition is critical!"
Su Mu's heart raced as he quickly followed Doctor Wang to Old Zhao's home. There, he found Old Zhao lying on the bed, his complexion ashen and lips purplish. His breathing was rapid and weak, his limbs cold, resembling a flickering oil lamp on the verge of extinguishing.
Doctor Wang explained anxiously, "Old Zhao was fine this afternoon, but suddenly fell ill tonight. The symptoms came on fiercely, and despite our various emergency measures, nothing has worked. 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—signs indicating that Old Zhao's condition was extremely critical.
Time was of the essence; Su Mu had no time to ponder further and immediately retrieved the "Heavenly Secrets Medical Codex." He flipped to the section on divination symbols, silently reciting the incantation as he began to cast the divination. The copper coins in his hand fell onto the table, forming a peculiar hexagram—"Kan above, Gen below; the hexagram of Mountain Water."
Su Mu stared at the hexagram with furrowed brows. The Mountain Water hexagram symbolized confusion and bewilderment but also represented beginnings and ignorance. Considering Old Zhao's symptoms, Su Mu gradually found clarity.
Old Zhao's illness was not merely a cardiovascular issue but rather a severe imbalance of yin and yang within his body, leading to blocked qi and obstructed meridians, which triggered various critical symptoms.
With this realization, Su Mu formulated a treatment plan in his mind. Taking a deep breath, he said to Doctor Wang, "Please prepare silver needles."
Though Doctor Wang felt puzzled by Su Mu's "divination diagnosis," he set aside his doubts due to previous treatments and quickly prepared the silver needles.
Taking the needles with determination in his eyes, Su Mu applied acupuncture based on the Mountain Water hexagram's symbolism and the "Opening Enlightenment Needle Technique" recorded in the codex. He swiftly inserted needles into key acupoints such as Zhongfu, Neiguan, and Zusanli.
The Opening Enlightenment Needle Technique emphasizes guiding qi through acupuncture to unblock meridians and harmonize yin and yang. Su Mu's technique was both skilled and precise; each needle was perfectly placed as if infused with some mysterious power.
As the last silver needle fell, a miracle occurred. Old Zhao's complexion gradually returned to a healthy hue, his breathing became steady and strong, and his pulse began to strengthen. 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 divination was truly unprecedented.
After this incident, Su Mu earned the title of "Daoist Physician." He perfectly integrated the theories of traditional Chinese medicine with the principles of divination, 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 attempted to grasp the intricacies of divination. The two transformed from rivals into a relationship akin to teacher 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 divination in the "Heavenly Secrets Medical Canon" at the library, he suddenly felt a pang of anxiety.
The seemingly chaotic lines and symbols in the book appeared to come alive, swirling before his eyes, eventually forming a peculiar hexagram—"Li above, Kun below; Earth Fire Ming Yi."
The Ming Yi hexagram symbolizes light being damaged and a difficult path 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 hexagram pointed towards the west gate of the school.
A chill ran down Su Mu's spine as he quickly closed the medical canon and ran towards the west gate. He didn’t know why he felt compelled to do so; it was simply an inexplicable intuition driving him.
Upon reaching near the west gate, Su Mu saw a crowd gathered, murmuring among themselves. He squeezed through the throng and saw a small car had struck 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 previous divination of the Ming Yi hexagram and the "Nine Needles to Return Yang" recorded in the Tianji Medical Compendium, he swiftly applied needles to several key acupoints on the student.
The Nine Needles to Return Yang, as the name suggests, is a technique used to treat critically ill patients by stimulating acupoints and activating the body's latent life force. Su Mu's technique was rapid and precise, with 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 said with a sigh of relief. "You were hit by a car, but you should be fine now."
Soon after, an ambulance arrived and took the student to the hospital. Everyone praised Su Mu for his remarkable acupuncture skills. Doctor Wang also rushed over upon hearing the news and was both astonished and impressed to see Su Mu save another life.
"Su Mu, you are incredible! 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 to me, foreseeing that something unexpected would happen here."
Doctor Wang was left bewildered by this vague explanation, but he recognized that Su Mu's medical skills were indeed extraordinary, especially with the Nine Needles to Return Yang, which were unheard of in Western medicine.
Through this incident, Su Mu gained a deeper understanding of the power of the Tianji Medical Compendium. He realized that the hexagrams recorded within could not only be used for diagnosing illnesses but also for predicting the future and avoiding misfortune.
This revelation further solidified his determination to delve into the medical compendium. 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 gained a profound understanding of what it meant to have a "physician's benevolence." He resolved to embody the responsibilities and commitments expected of a true healer through his actions.
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