Chapter 247: Learning Medicine

In the dungeon of the Hong Sect, Zhong He was imprisoned alone in a dim cell. Although he was bound tightly, a light of unyielding defiance still flickered in his eyes.

Cheng Feng would occasionally come to visit, attempting to sway this Blood Refining Perfection expert with words and conditions, but Zhong He remained unmoved, insisting on his own stance.

"Zhong He, you and I both know that in these chaotic times, individual strength is ultimately limited. Join the Hong Sect, and we can do more meaningful things together." Cheng Feng's tone was sincere, but Zhong He only sneered in silence.

Cheng Feng knew that winning over Zhong He would not be a task accomplished in a single day, but he had patience, and he had confidence.

After arranging his own life and that of the Hong Sect, Cheng Feng set his sights on the Spirit Method Dao Secret Canon; it happened to contain methods for controlling people, so if Zhong He still refused to submit by then, he could just serve as Cheng Feng's test subject.

Meanwhile, in North City, the integration of the Blood Wolf Gang had become a foregone conclusion, and a reshuffling of new powers was quietly underway. Cheng Feng and Wei Zhuang were moving step by step toward their goals, and the future of the Hong Sect was gradually becoming clear in their hands.

Yonghe Hall

Cheng Feng walked straight in to find the old Shopkeeper; he still remembered he could learn a thing or two about Medical Skill!

He still had the Ghost Doctor Book in his hands, and he hadn't systematically studied the Needle Yama Art yet!

Cheng Feng walked through the bustling medical hall with practiced ease, his heart feeling completely tranquil, as if the clamor of the outside world had been shut out.

His pace was neither hurried nor slow, every step exuding firmness and determination as he headed straight for the study in the Rear Courtyard that was filled with a faint medicinal fragrance. The old Shopkeeper was buried in ancient texts, his hair speckled with silver, yet his eyes were exceptionally sharp, as if he could perceive the mysteries of all things in the world.

"Lad Cheng, how do you have time to come to my Yonghe Hall today?" The old Shopkeeper looked up, a gentle smile hanging at the corners of his mouth, his eyes flickering with a hint of anticipation.

Cheng Feng bowed slightly and said respectfully, "Shopkeeper, I sincerely wish to study Medical Skill, and I truly hope you can provide some guidance."

Upon hearing that he was to teach Medical Skill, the old Shopkeeper shook his head like a rattle: "A way to make a living is truly not easy to teach.

Furthermore, studying medicine is difficult; just starting from the basics requires understanding theories like Yin/Yang, the Five Elements, and the Five Movements and Six Qi, as well as mastering basic medical knowledge like physiology and pathology. These all require long-term study and practice to master.

Learning Medical Skill also requires good memory and thinking ability, the capacity to understand and apply medical theoretical knowledge, and the ability to put it into practice.

In short, studying traditional medicine requires a massive investment of time and energy, a strong interest and passion, and at the same time, a certain amount of talent and comprehension.

Seeing that you came to buy Nourishing Pills before, I assume your family background is quite wealthy, so why bother learning this?"

Cheng Feng did not speak; he simply took out the prepared "Needle Yama Art," placed it on the table, and then sighed, saying, "I have a book of medical needle techniques here, but I truly cannot understand it. I ask the old master to please help me. I am genuinely eager to study medicine; do you think this can serve as my tuition?"

Upon hearing "medical needle techniques," the old Shopkeeper immediately became interested. He hurriedly picked up the "Needle Yama Art" and began to flip through it carefully. After a while, his hands were trembling with excitement, and he muttered to himself, "This, this needle technique... it is actually this precious!"

He raised his head and looked at Cheng Feng, his eyes flickering with an excited light. He said to Cheng Feng, "This needle technique! Its value far exceeds the tuition you paid. However, since you are so eager to learn medicine, I will shamelessly accept this needle technique as tuition. But you must promise me that you will study Medical Skill diligently and not waste this opportunity."

Cheng Feng was overjoyed upon hearing this and nodded repeatedly in agreement. He knew he had obtained a rare opportunity and must seize it well. He immediately made all sorts of promises.

The old Shopkeeper could not put the needle technique down, and upon hearing Cheng Feng's promises, he didn't care if they were true or not.

He stood up directly and took two yellowed booklets from the depths of the bookshelf. The covers were written with the four characters "Acupuncture Atlas" in seal script, the handwriting ancient and powerful. "These were drawn by me over many years of practicing medicine. Although not as exquisite as the 'Needle Yama Art,' they can serve as the foundation for your initiation. First, master the human body's meridians and acupoints, then talk about the method of applying needles. Additionally, there is a 'Miscellaneous Theories of Medicine' you can also take to read and broaden your knowledge."

Cheng Feng received the booklets with both hands, a warm current surging in his heart. The old Shopkeeper handing them to him clearly meant he held high expectations for him!

Cheng Feng looked at the old Shopkeeper gratefully, his eyes flickering with a firm light, and said, "Many thanks for your guidance, Shopkeeper. I will certainly not fail your expectations." Having said this, Cheng Feng bowed deeply to the old Shopkeeper to show his respect.

The old Shopkeeper nodded with satisfaction, a gratified smile appearing on his face. He patted Cheng Feng on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Good lad, work hard. Remember, although the medical path seems ordinary, the mysteries contained within are endless. As long as you comprehend it with your heart, you will surely have gains."

Then, the old Shopkeeper suddenly narrowed his eyes and asked Cheng Feng with a half-smile, "Why do you still call me Shopkeeper?"

Cheng Feng was quick-witted and immediately understood the old Shopkeeper's meaning. He went along with it, cupped his hands respectfully, and said loudly, "Greetings, Master!"

The old Shopkeeper laughed, stroked his beard, and nodded with satisfaction, saying, "Good! From now on, you are my disciple."

In the days that followed, Cheng Feng almost completely immersed himself in the study of Medical Skill. During the day, he helped at the medical hall, identifying herbs, observing patients, and learning to apply needles;

At night, before his battles with the women were finished, he would use the dim candlelight to study "Miscellaneous Theories of Medicine" and "Acupuncture Atlas," while also looking at the "Ghost Doctor Book" and "Needle Yama Art," seeking only to understand and memorize them. Sometimes he would frown, sometimes he would have a sudden realization, and by comparing them, he often gained insights.

Just like this, he began running a three-point-one-line routine for two months. His serious state made even the old master click his tongue in praise, and his speed of progress surprised even the old Shopkeeper.

More importantly, the Panmian finally displayed the "Needle Yama Art" skill, and this time, Cheng Feng finally secured a specialized skill for himself.

Studying medicine and becoming a doctor can save lives at certain times.

The five hundred Fortune Points accumulated over two months were all added directly to the "Needle Yama Art."

Needle Yama Art: (Master 100/200)

This allowed the Needle Yama Art skill to leap directly into becoming his signature skill.

Cheng Feng had also carefully considered that in the current Qingxi County, his strength was not bad, but he had absolutely no ability to save his own life.

Medical Skill was his fastest life-saving means, not to mention that acupuncture, acupoint pressing, and needling could save his life when unpredictable situations arose.

Cheng Feng worked hard to build himself into a person without weaknesses, so that he could go out and venture into the world.