kvmb Chapter 413
Chapter 413
Chapter 413
Having dealt with the Gu worms, Su Jinran returned to the town without delay and meticulously prepared the medicine according to his experience and medical records. He carefully weighed each ingredient, repeatedly grinding and mixing them, his gaze so focused that it seemed as if nothing in the world mattered to him. After the medicine was prepared, he personally fed it to the boy.
Time ticked by, and everyone waited anxiously. Finally, the boy's eyelids fluttered slightly, and he slowly woke up. The surrounding crowd cheered and applauded.
Ye Jiuchen and Su Jinran looked at the awakened boy and smiled at each other. After a short rest, the two set off on their journey again. They knew that there were countless illnesses in the world and that the road ahead was long, but as long as they traveled together, they could help more people.
As dawn broke, Su Jinran and Ye Jiuchen walked side by side along the winding path. The path, like a ribbon hidden among the verdant mountains, stretched out, wildflowers blooming freely on both sides, vibrant with color, their fragrance carried on the gentle breeze. Their figures appeared small amidst this picturesque scenery, yet they exuded a resolute strength.
After walking for an unknown amount of time, a magnificent, bustling city suddenly appeared before them. The city gates were teeming with people and vehicles, a vibrant and lively scene. Vendors carrying loads on shoulder poles called out loudly, selling a dazzling array of goods; pedestrians hurried along, their faces displaying various expressions—some joyful, some busy, some weary. However, beneath this bustling surface, a sense of unease permeated the air. They had heard that a strange disease had recently swept through the city, causing great suffering to many residents.
As soon as the two entered the city, they saw many people gathered solemnly in front of a notice board, sighing helplessly. Su Jinran and Ye Jiuchen exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with curiosity and doubt, and quickened their pace to take a closer look. The notice board read: The city lord's daughter is suffering from an extremely rare disease, and all the doctors in the city have shaken their heads, helpless. If anyone can miraculously cure the city lord's daughter's illness, the city lord will reward them handsomely, offering gold, silver, jewels, fertile land, and beautiful houses to their heart's content.
Su Jinran and Ye Jiuchen exchanged a knowing glance, seeing the same determination in each other's eyes. Without hesitation, they reached out and tore down the notice, and amidst the surprised and skeptical gazes of the crowd, they walked with their heads held high toward the City Lord's Mansion.
Stepping into the city lord's mansion, one sees pavilions and towers arranged in a harmonious and elegant manner, with carved beams and painted rafters, exuding luxury. However, at this moment, the mansion is shrouded in gloom, and everyone's expression is solemn. Led by the city lord with anxious yet expectant eyes, they see the city lord's daughter lying on her sickbed. The daughter's face is as pale as paper, devoid of any color, and her breath is as weak as a candle flickering in the wind, as if it might be extinguished at any moment.
Su Jinran strode forward, his expression focused and solemn. He gently grasped Qianjin's wrist and carefully took her pulse. His brows furrowed deeper and deeper, and fine beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead. This illness was extremely difficult to treat, far more complex than he had imagined. He quickly searched through medical books in his mind, but found very few records about this disease, and almost no mature treatment plans available for reference.
But Su Jinran was resolute, possessing an indomitable spirit; he wouldn't give up easily. Back at his residence, he closed the door tightly. In the dim light, his brow furrowed, he paced back and forth in thought, sometimes carefully studying medical books. He recalled every case he had treated, scrutinizing every detail, trying to find inspiration and a breakthrough. Ye Jiuchen silently stood guard outside, shielding him from all distractions, ready to summon him at any moment.
After a night of deep thought, Su Jinran finally had an idea. He decided to take the risk and try combining some extremely rare and unique medicinal herbs to create a new medicine. Some of these herbs grew on cliffs, making them extremely difficult to collect; others required special processing methods, and the slightest mistake would ruin the entire effort. But Su Jinran and Ye Jiuchen did not back down in the slightest. They traveled far and wide, searching for the herbs and carefully processing them.
Finally, the new medicine was prepared. Ye Jiuchen assisted intently from the side, using his profound internal energy to stabilize the patient's breathing and create favorable conditions for Su Jinran's treatment. When the steaming medicinal soup was slowly fed into the mouth of the city lord's daughter, the atmosphere in the entire room became extremely tense. Everyone held their breath and watched the young lady on the sickbed with rapt attention.
Time seemed to freeze, each second feeling incredibly long. A moment later, a miracle occurred. The city lord's daughter, whose face had been as pale as paper, gradually regained her rosy complexion, and her weak breathing became steady and strong. The crowd was initially stunned, then erupted in cheers. The city lord, overwhelmed with emotion, grasped Su Jinran and Ye Jiuchen's hands tightly, expressing his deepest gratitude and, as promised, bestowing upon them generous rewards.
However, Su Jinran and Ye Jiuchen were not blinded by this sudden wealth and praise. They knew that countless patients in this world were struggling with illness, waiting for their treatment. After a short rest, they packed their bags, bid farewell to the City Lord's Mansion, and resolutely set off for the next place in need of medical help. Their figures gradually disappeared in the afterglow of the setting sun, leaving behind only a beautiful story that circulated throughout the city.
The two traveled along the winding official road, their next destination the distant Qingping Town. Along the way, they endured wind and rain, sleeping in the open. When they passed through villages, they would offer free medical treatment to villagers suffering from illness. The villagers were kind and simple; though they had no lavish gifts, they always offered them their best food. These small acts of kindness strengthened Su Jinran and Ye Jiuchen's resolve to practice medicine and help the needy.
Several days later, they finally arrived at Qingping Town. Upon entering the town, they immediately sensed a somber atmosphere. The streets were nearly deserted, most shops were closed, and only occasionally could they see a few pale, thin people hurrying by. They learned that the town was suffering from an epidemic, many people were bedridden, and the town's doctors had tried everything, but to no avail.
Without hesitation, Su Jinran and Ye Jiuchen immediately threw themselves into the fight against the epidemic. They first visited each household, carefully diagnosing patients and meticulously recording their symptoms and disease progression. At night, in their simple lodgings, Su Jinran studied medical records by candlelight, trying to find the root cause of the epidemic and its treatment; Ye Jiuchen, meanwhile, consulted medical books, providing Su Jinran with various ideas and references.
After several days of research, Su Jinran discovered that this epidemic was different from any other disease he had encountered before. It came on fiercely and spread rapidly, making ordinary prescriptions ineffective. Undeterred, however, he boldly adjusted the prescriptions based on the local climate, environment, and the characteristics of the patients' symptoms. To find a key herb, he and Ye Jiuchen traversed mountains and valleys, venturing deep into remote forests. The forests were overgrown with thorns, the paths rugged, their clothes torn, their hands and feet scratched, but they never gave up. Finally, at the foot of a steep mountainside, they found the precious herb.