Chapter 8 – 8 Old Doctor Chen, Astonishing Discovery
8 Old Doctor Chen, Astonishing Discovery
Lu Qing’s mind conjured up the image of a kindly and lean elder.
Old Doctor Chen.
This elder doctor was the sole doctor serving several nearby villages.
He was highly skilled in medicine. Though not a miracle worker, he could cure common ailments like headaches, fevers, bruises, and colds almost without fail.
Therefore, he was deeply respected by the villagers nearby.
It was said that even wealthy families in the town often requested his medical services.
Such a figure undoubtedly held a special status in the village.
Almost no villager dared to disrespect him.
Previously, the original Lu Qing, a naive young boy with limited vision, had been indifferent to many things.
However, after giving it some thought, Lu Qing discovered some anomalies.
For instance, according to his memories, Old Doctor Chen should have been quite old, yet he maintained a robust health and often ventured alone into the mountains to gather herbs.
These were not the developed tourist spots from his past life but genuine, rugged mountains and primitive forests.
They were filled with venomous insects and snakes, and fierce animals; their numbers unknown, making them extremely dangerous.
Even experienced hunters did not dare to venture too deeply into these woods.
For an old man like Old Doctor Chen to enter and leave these places safely was truly unusual.
Lu Qing was very curious about his abilities.
It would be wonderful if he could learn even a fraction of Old Doctor Chen’s medical skills.
His superpower allowed him to see the basic information of all things.
When it came to identifying herbs, it was foolproof.
It perfectly complemented medical skills.
If he could learn some of Old Doctor Chen’s skills, it would provide some security for his and Little Yan’s future.
However, how could he learn from Old Doctor Chen?
As Lu Qing pondered this, his eyelids began to droop uncontrollably.
His body was weak, and he couldn’t resist the overwhelming fatigue.
Eventually, before falling asleep, Lu Qing couldn’t think of any good methods.
Unexpectedly, before he could figure out a way to approach Old Doctor Chen, Old Doctor Chen came to him.
Lying on a reclining chair, Lu Qing fell asleep. In his drowsy state, he seemed to hear someone talking, followed by the sensation of someone grabbing his hand.
He woke up abruptly.
“Lu Qing, you’re awake, Old Doctor Chen is treating you!”
A loud voice rang out.
Lu Qing recognized the voice; it seemed to be that of Old Zhang from next door, which initially relieved him.
Then, he snapped back to full awareness and opened his eyes.
Old Doctor Chen?
Turning his head, he saw two elders, one standing and the other sitting.
The seated one, lean and kindly-faced, could only be Old Doctor Chen.
“Don’t move, let me take your pulse first.”
Seeing Lu Qing about to get up, Old Doctor Chen spoke gently.
Lu Qing immediately froze.
That’s when he realized that Old Doctor Chen’s hand was on his wrist.
No wonder he felt someone grabbing his hand in his daze; it turned out Old Doctor Chen was taking his pulse.
Seeing Old Doctor Chen close his eyes to concentrate on the pulse, Lu Qing didn’t dare to move and continued to lie obediently on the reclining chair.
Knowing that the pulse-taking wouldn’t be over quickly, Lu Qing couldn’t help but scrutinize this somewhat mysterious Old Doctor Chen.
His first impression was that the elder doctor seemed gentler than he remembered, his lean figure exuding an almost celestial composure.
It was instantly reassuring to behold.
But at this moment, his expression was serious, his brows furrowed as if encountering some difficulty.
Lu Qing quietly observed Old Doctor Chen for a while, and suddenly, he saw a faint red light emerge around the elder.
[Chen Songqing: Skilled in medicine, kind-hearted, respected, a fine elder physician.]
[Cultivation: Achieved in Qi Cultivation, Postnatal Internal Realm.]