Chapter 357: Blessing in Disguise
The so-called Scattered Spirit is actually a transformation in human nature!
Having long been in contact with herbs and constantly testing and tasting medicine, many residues of medicines accumulate throughout the body's meridians.
As the ancients said, all medicines have some degree of toxicity!
When medicinal residues accumulate in the body, and one day a strong catalyst suddenly activates the latent medicines, the entire person transforms into something else!
A human medicine furnace!
It's equivalent to the medicines refining themselves within the body using its various skills, and the person will lose their five senses, slowly turning into a vegetative state waiting to die!
Most legitimate National Doctors suffer from Scattered Spirit Disease, but it only manifests when they are quite old.
Li Ruxi is just in his early twenties, getting this disease is evidently due to experimenting with medicine from a young age, and the special herb encountered earlier possessed extremely toxic medicinal properties.
After two hours of treatment, Liu Zixuan grinned: "As expected of the Medicine Saint's descendant!"
"What is it?" Li Ruxi asked.
"Though previously the medicinal residues stored in your body were meant to be refined by that final peculiar herb, due to your long association with herbs, your meridians have long developed medicinal properties. After my regulation and treatment, once the toxicity of the medicines evaporated, all the essence merged into your body!"
Liu Zixuan stroked his chin and murmured: "If you thoroughly comprehend what the Medicine Saint left behind, your future achievements will certainly not be low, and with the strength of your meridians, you will be immune to ordinary poisons in the future!"
"Really!"
Upon hearing Liu Zixuan's praise and the benefits from Scattered Spirit Disease, Li Ruxi jumped up in joy, no longer maintaining the facade of maturity, instead resembling a naive child who just received a treat!
Liu Zixuan curiously asked: "What exactly was that peculiar herb you tested before? How could it be so terrifying!"
"It was in my grandmother's bag, and even she doesn't know what it is!"
"Let's go take a look!"
With that, the two headed downstairs!
Being knowledgeable about medicine, a mere glance could diagnose ailments or not, and seeing Li Ruxi so joyful obliged needless greetings between the old lady and the young man!
"Grandma, the benefactor says he wants to see that herb!" Li Ruxi said.
The old woman decisively handed the herb to Liu Zixuan: "Since the young benefactor and Mr. Wei are here, you can take a look at exactly what this herb is, as it's never been documented in 'Herbology'!"
This was a plant with a purplish stem, roots, and leaves, but with a circle of pure white tiny flowers around the edges of the leaves, so discreet that if not closely observed, it hardly looked like flowers.
Mr. Wei looked closely, shook his head: "Never seen it before. What about you, little miracle doctor?"
Liu Zixuan stroked his chin, looked at it, and sniffed it lightly under his nose. The scent was faint yet exotically fragrant, quite unlike the usual floral or medicinal aromas.
Liu Zixuan recalled the strange herbs recorded in the Holy Medical Scripture, and after a while, he murmured: "This somewhat resembles Phoenix Yang Grass."
"The peculiar herb that supposedly grows around the Phoenix Nest? But isn't that supposed to be red?" The old woman, having seen much, mentioned this name upon hearing it.
Liu Zixuan nodded: "That's why I said it resembles it, as it appears similar but the aroma and color are entirely different, making it hard to determine exactly what it is!"
"After consuming this herb, I remember feeling hot all over, and my tongue tip became astringent within the first two hours, with no other discomfort." Li Ruxi recalled and mumbled.
"Granny, could I keep this herb with me temporarily to research it?" Liu Zixuan asked.
"Of course, we have no understanding of it, so holding onto it is useless!" The old woman replied, smiling straightforwardly.
"Yes, furthermore, as Li Ruxi is absorbing the remnants of residual drug essence within his body, his constitution will undergo some changes shortly. I hope you can find him a suitable place to quickly grasp the Medicine Saint's legacy, as this is an opportune moment."
"Do you mean to say that the residual medicine in Xi'Er's body benefits him now?"
"Exactly, that's the upside to Scattered Spirit. Properly handled, all that is reaped are benefits. Moreover, as the Medicine Saint's heir, accustomed to herbs from a young age, Li Ruxi's future accomplishments in National Medicine will surely not be low!" Liu Zixuan affirmed.
The old woman's face lit up, excitedly clutching Li Ruxi's hand: "My good grandson, quickly thank the young benefactor. Who would've thought that not only are you saved, but you also turned misfortune into a blessing!"
"No need for such formalities!" Liu Zixuan hastily waved his hand, fearing if he didn't intervene, the old woman might make Li Ruxi kneel again!
After some pleasantries, the old woman left with Li Ruxi, concerned that their family's people might seek trouble with Liu Zixuan here, but before leaving, she gave Liu Zixuan a way to contact them, saying that if Liu Zixuan visits their place in the future, they will surely host him well!
Watching the departing backs of the elder and Li Ruxi, Mr. Wei sighed: "Geniuses never lack across generations, yet more often, they perish amidst family struggles!"
Liu Zixuan shrugged: "Indeed, I hope for a good outcome for Li Ruxi and the old granny."
"With Li Ruxi's illness cured, how should I report this to the upper echelons?" Mr. Wei asked in a dilemma.
Liu Zixuan chuckled: "It's simple, just tell them, you didn't find Li Ruxi and the others, and naturally, you don't have to be in a difficult position anymore!"
"But if they investigate here, they will easily track you down. By that time..." Mr. Wei hesitated, though the rest went unsaid, it was evident they would retaliate against Liu Zixuan.
Liu Zixuan spread his hands: "If I was afraid of trouble, I wouldn't have saved Li Ruxi."
"For now, that's all we can do!" Mr. Wei sighed, shaking his head helplessly.
"By the way, I haven't been to the Medical University or the hospital these days, how's the National Medical Association?" Liu Zixuan asked.
"Everything is progressing steadily, soon I'll begin selecting outstanding students from there for a direct internship in hospitals. One year of theoretical study pales against practical experience, proving their excellence requires presenting them in front of patients!"
Mr. Wei smiled: "It's all thanks to you, otherwise there'd be hardly anyone learning National Medicine!"
"I'm merely doing what I can." Liu Zixuan sat in a chair, paused, and then asked, "Mr. Wei, have you ever been to the Ghost Market in Ghost Wood City?"
"The Ghost Market?" Mr. Wei raised an eyebrow: "Why do you suddenly ask about that?"
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