When Ran Zizhen finished acupuncture and the medicine was ready, Lin Jinghan watched the man take it, took out a handkerchief and placed it on his wrist. After checking his pulse, she smiled and said,
"Big brother, can you breathe a little harder and see how it feels?"
The man obeyed and breathed harder, but fearing he'd start coughing if he exerted too much force, he only dared to breathe a little harder. But no cough! Unable to believe it, he breathed a little harder again, but still no cough!
He was so happy that he was about to take a deep breath to see the effect, but was stopped by Lin Jinghan, "Brother, you haven't recovered yet, so you have to take it easy."
"Yes, yes, yes!" The man was filled with gratitude, tears welling in his eyes. He knelt down in front of Lin Jinghan and Ran Zizhen and said, "In all these years, I have never felt so relaxed as I do now. Thank you, doctors!"
Lin Jinghan also instructed the man to take his medicine every day and come for acupuncture regularly. After the man took the medicine and left, she looked at Ran Chenghong and said, "Senior, has this man's treatment met your expectations?"
Ran Zizhen looked at his father with burning eyes, hoping to get his approval.
"Not bad." Ran Chenghong was very satisfied with the result, but he pretended to be calm on the surface, "Princess Jingnan, it's your turn to choose someone."
Lin Jinghan took in the disappointment on Ran Zizhen's face and turned to look at Xia Yiran. "Who's next to treat? Just call them over."
Is it so casual? Is the princess intentionally giving in? Everyone was shocked by Lin Jinghan's casualness.
Xiang Yuanqing smiled and nodded, "It is a doctor's duty to cure illnesses and save lives. He shouldn't be picky about his patients. Girl, you did a good job."
Lin Jinghan felt a little embarrassed by the praise. God knew, he just thought the Medicine King was good at using poisons, not curing illnesses and saving lives, so in order to avoid taking advantage of him, he let the heavens decide who he would cure. She wasn't as noble as Xiang Yuanqing said.
The person Xia Yiran called over was a middle-aged man with a haggard appearance and a sallow complexion. He had just witnessed the skill of the doctors here when he was waiting in line, and now that he was lucky enough to be chosen, he smiled brightly, but because his face was so pale, it looked creepy.
Ran Chenghong's greatest strength was his poison skills. This did not mean that his medical skills were bad. On the contrary, his medical skills were much better than those of ordinary doctors. After a thorough examination, he explained the cause of the disease in public, instructed Ran Zizheng to prepare the medicine, made it into a pill, and fed it to the man. He also specifically called Xia Yiran to prepare a spittoon and take the patient outside.
Not long after, the man began to vomit violently while holding the spittoon. Passersby more than ten meters away were so horrified by the smell that they covered their noses and ran away quickly.
After a long while, the people from Huichuntang took care of the patient and brought him to the contestants.
After witnessing the Medicine King treating illnesses and saving lives, Lin Jinghan deeply realized that she still had a long way to go in terms of medical skills. Her medical skills, apart from the medical space, were not worth mentioning in front of these great masters of the world. She sighed:
"His sallow complexion is merely superficial. This elder brother has accumulated a lot of toxins in his body due to years of improper diet. The medicine you used is truly effective, eliminating the toxins from his body. While it may not be as effective as Huiqing Dan, it has completely cured his illness, which is the best thing for him. Your medical skills are exceptional, and your medication is precise. I truly admire you!"
"It's just a minor illness, not a serious one." Ran Chenghong said.
"Wow, it's rare to see our Medicine King, who always looks down on others, being so humble." Xiang Yuanqing teased.
The man thanked them profusely and left. The other patients waiting in line behind him prayed silently, hoping that they would be the lucky one chosen for treatment.
Lin Jinghan smiled secretly, thinking that watching the two seniors bickering was quite interesting. Seeing that it was already noon, if they continued to compete, they would miss dinner, so she suggested:
"Senior, should we have lunch before continuing?"
"Okay." Ran Chenghong nodded.
The group went to the restaurant they had booked in advance, which was just opposite Huichun Hall. It was called Yanbinlou and was also the private property of Prince Jingnan.
After eating and drinking, Lin Jinghan politely asked, "Senior Medicine King, should we continue the competition now?"
"No need! Princess Jingnan, I approve of your golden needle technique and your teaching of Zhen'er." Ran Chenghong nodded solemnly to Lin Jinghan, turned around, and patted Ran Zizhen's shoulder.
"Zhen'er, I came here with the intention of taking you back. Do you want to stay here and continue to be her apprentice, or do you want to go home with me and learn how to manage Medicine King Valley?"
Ran Zizhen looked at his father, then at his master, scratching his head, feeling very conflicted.
Ran Chenghong walked up to Lin Jinghan, intentionally placing himself between Sikong Zhan and Lin Jinghan. "Or, if Princess Jingnan is willing to join my Medicine King Valley and return with me, wouldn't that be the best of both worlds? My Medicine King Valley welcomes talents like Princess Jingnan. If you're willing to join my Medicine King Valley..."
The Medicine King had actually snatched someone in front of him. Xiang Yuanqing immediately flew between Ran Chenghong and Lin Jinghan, pulled Lin Jinghan to his side, and angrily said to Ran Chenghong:
"Dream on! You already have a son and an apprentice, and you still have the nerve to compete with me for them?! Besides, the girl is your son's master and of the same generation as you. You know, same generation?! You asked the girl to join the Medicine King Valley. Could it be that you want to pass the title of Medicine King to her?"
He turned to look at Lin Jinghan and said anxiously, "Jinghan girl, you won't agree to him, right?"
After witnessing the Medicine King's rescue, Lin Jinghan had already considered becoming Xiang Yuanqing's disciple. Seeing the dignified Tianque Pavilion Master acting like a hen protecting her chicks, she was deeply moved. She gave Xiang Yuanqing a reassuring look, took a step forward, and half-saluted the Medicine King, saying:
"Senior Medicine King, since I have accepted Zizhen as my apprentice, then Zizhen's home is my home. Joining or not is just a formality. If Medicine King Valley needs me in the future, please ask. Jinghan will do my best."
Then he smiled playfully, "Of course, if Jinghan encounters difficulties and needs help, I hope that Senior Medicine King will not abandon Jinghan."
Ran Chenghong was slightly disappointed after being rejected. He truly admired the Princess of Jingnan and knew that it was a blessing for his son to have such a master. Therefore, he sincerely hoped that she would join Medicine King Valley, so as not to break the rules of Medicine King Valley.
Now that things have come to this, he can't force it. He looks at Ran Zizhen and says solemnly:
"Zhen'er, according to the rules of our Medicine King Valley, direct disciples of the Medicine King Valley are absolutely forbidden to take outsiders as their teachers. Do you still insist on taking her as your teacher? Even if it means giving up your position as the Young Master of the Medicine King Valley, would you be willing to do so?"
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