The most important thing in studying medicine is medical ethics and personal character.
No matter how valuable the gift, if a person's character is flawed, Old Master Sun will not give it a second glance.
The old man is testing a person's character!
Zheng Ya smiled: "Master, you can rest assured."
There aren't many ginseng roots like these that are over a hundred years old, but having ten or so is still presentable.
"If you don't believe me, how about we hold the apprenticeship ceremony at the State Banquet Hotel? The apprentice can bring three century-old ginseng roots as a token of goodwill, is that enough?"
"Ten, ten or so century-old ginseng roots, are you serious?" Old Sun was once again shocked to the core by his words, and his whole body trembled with shock.
Are century-old ginseng roots worthless?
Especially wild ginseng; if you can find ten- or twenty-year-old wild ginseng on the market, consider yourself lucky.
I've never even seen a wild ginseng that's over fifty years old.
That thing is a treasure, extremely rare in the world.
Ginseng that is over a hundred years old has only been seen in books, and is said to have become a spirit.
Seeing a hundred-year-old ginseng in this lifetime is already a blessing from God, let alone three hundred-year-old ginsengs, are you trying to scare people to death?
Zheng Ya smiled and explained, "Master, don't worry, how could I dare to joke about something like this?"
I just had a bit more luck than others.
Master, please just tell me if it's okay or not.
"Hmm, good. It just so happens that I have a few unresolved issues, all of which are stubborn ailments that cannot be cured due to the lack of precious Chinese medicinal herbs."
Now that you have brought the century-old ginseng, I am confident that I can cure their stubborn illnesses and even extend their lives.
Resolving inner conflicts can also help you build a network of connections.
"Then let me ask you one more time, are you sure you can handle the extra century-old ginseng?" Old Master Sun still found it hard to accept.
It's not that I don't trust Zheng Ya, this seemingly sincere young man.
Rather, it was the impact of century-old ginseng that was too great.
Throughout history, there have been almost no ginseng plants that are over a hundred years old.
Yes, but those are just exaggerated claims written in books and are completely unreliable.
After all, ginseng that is a hundred years old is not only harvested by humans, but also by various animals and birds in the mountains and forests.
Regarding spirituality, to some extent, humans cannot match the innate sense of smell of animals and birds.
Therefore, ginseng that has been growing for a hundred years is difficult to grow and is often eaten by humans and birds.
Zheng Ya nodded and smiled, "Master, I'm certain, absolutely certain, that the century-old ginseng will definitely be brought to you."
If you require any other Chinese medicinal herbs, perhaps I can help you find them?
"Oh, so you have special abilities. Can you tell me about them?" Old Master Sun was now convinced.
Because he was skilled at judging people, and the four diagnostic methods of traditional Chinese medicine were also his specialty, he could tell that Zheng Ya was calm and composed in his speech, with no abnormal signs, which proved that what he said was true.
Here comes the real test.
When a master takes on a disciple, it's not a simple matter. They have to go through many tests and observations, even over several years, before they can confidently pass on their skills.
Zheng Ya didn't understand the reasoning behind it, but he did understand the underlying principles. He smiled and said, "Master, you are seventy-six years old this year. You injured the back of your head when you were young, which left a hidden injury."
Originally, it didn't have much of an impact, but as you get older, the blood vessels that were previously damaged may become congested and blocked, causing dizziness in your daily life.
Due to your advanced age, neither acupuncture nor surgery can cure your hidden injuries.
However, this century-old ginseng can help you repair hidden injuries, but it should be used in conjunction with acupuncture to remove blood stasis.
And you've been urinating frequently lately..."
"Alright, I am honored to take you as my disciple. You must be a martial arts master, right?" Old Master Sun understood; he had struck gold.
The ability to observe, listen, inquire, and palpate is innate, and is basically a convenience brought about by a martial arts practitioner's cultivation.
Unfortunately, learning martial arts has a higher barrier to entry than learning medicine. Without the aptitude and perseverance for martial arts, one simply cannot learn ancient martial arts.
Forcing oneself to learn martial arts will only allow one to grasp the form, not the true skill.
Especially internal strength; it's considered good if one out of 100,000 martial artists manages to cultivate internal strength.
On the contrary, anyone can study medicine, but it depends on individual talent, whether one can learn it well, and whether one can achieve success in it. That depends on one's own destiny.
Zheng Ya, unaware of the intricacies, smiled and said, "Master, to be honest, I am now at the Grandmaster level."
He was born to study medicine and cooking, and to research human potential.
After all, as you know, martial arts training cultivates internal strength, which involves the eight extraordinary meridians and the Ren and Du meridians. Internal strength opens up acupoints and joints, stimulating the body's potential and unleashing unimaginable destructive power.
However, simply practicing martial arts without understanding the interaction between different medical techniques and the body's meridians, and without understanding the effects of dietary therapy on the body, is insufficient.
This makes it extremely difficult for me to break through to the Grandmaster level and advance to the Great Grandmaster realm.
Therefore, I thought that medicine and martial arts are inseparable, and that medicine and diet therapy are also one family. Just like I wanted to learn from you, sir, and develop my skills to unlock my human potential!
Zheng Ya's words were half true and half false.
The fake place isn't for cultivating internal strength to advance to the Grandmaster level, but for cultivating supernatural abilities and scheming to upgrade one's supernatural abilities based on moral virtue.
However, it cannot be denied that medicine and diet therapy have a real auxiliary effect on his comprehensive control of his superpowers.
For example, analyzing the body's meridians and acupoints can greatly help in controlling and utilizing supernatural abilities.
After all, aside from mental abilities, most supernatural powers are activated through the body's meridians.
Besides, all methods ultimately follow the same principle.
Any academic discipline that can help develop human abilities is a skill that Zheng Ya urgently needs to learn to facilitate the development of supernatural powers and spiritual arts.
This was very important to Zheng Ya, which is why he had the idea of becoming an apprentice to learn martial arts.
This was something that could have been done in secret. No matter what skill Zheng Ya wanted to learn, he could simply use his Negativity and Morality points to incorporate that skill into his body and learn it in one go. It couldn't be easier.
However, after Wu Wei caused trouble, Zheng Ya began to think about finding a powerful backer to protect him. For the sake of a peaceful future, it was necessary to find a powerful patron to get rid of troublemakers like Wu Wei.
After all, Zheng Ya's mind was on the stars and the sea, on researching and upgrading his superpowers; he had no time for childish games like fighting with others.
Aside from medicine and dietary therapy, what else in this world seems to attract Zheng Ya?
Of course, women and developing the family are Zheng Ya's tentative plans, and they are quite attractive, but they are also for self-preservation when returning to the Qian Yuan Continent, not for lust.
Upon hearing his explanation, Old Sun smiled with satisfaction and said, "Haha, it seems that I am fortunate to have been chosen by you. It is a great fortune for you and me, and even for the Chinese people."
Logically speaking, your achievements now far surpass those of this old man, so I should call you "Master".
"But I won't stand on ceremony with you. I'll take advantage of my seniority this time and accept you as my apprentice, haha!"
“Master is so magnanimous, it is only right.” Zheng Ya was happy to tease him and was pulled behind the counter to talk about various Chinese medicinal herbs and broaden his horizons.
This allowed Zheng Ya to seize the opportunity to collect various Chinese medicinal herbs, preparing to develop medicinal ingredients for food therapy, as well as base materials for preparing barbecue seasonings, spices, and other medicinal and edible ingredients.
Unfortunately, the special ability space is only effective for promoting plant growth, which is its only drawback for now, and it's hard to say what will happen in the future.
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