Traveling through time and space: Medical skills travel the world

"Fang'er, are you okay?" Liu Hua stopped and looked back at Chen Fang who was panting behind him, his eyes full of concern.

"I'm fine, it's just... this road is too difficult to walk on." Chen Fang wiped the sweat from her forehead with her hand and responded with a forced smile. Her face was slightly flushed, both because of fatigue and because of her anticipation for this adventure.

"We have been walking for most of the day. How far is it?" She looked around, trying to find a smoother road.

"I remember there's a stream ahead. The road near the water source should be easier to walk on." Liu Hua pointed ahead, a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "Let's go to the stream to rest and replenish some water first."

"Okay." Chen Fang nodded and secretly encouraged herself in her heart, not wanting to appear weak in front of Liu Hua.

The two continued forward, the mountain road became narrower and narrower, and sometimes stones rolled down, making a "cuckoo" sound. Suddenly, a low roar came from the front, like a warning from some wild animal.

"Did you hear anything?" Chen Fang's face turned pale instantly and his heart beat faster.

"I heard it." Liu Hua also stopped and frowned, "We have to be careful, there may be wild animals around."

"Should we go back?" Chen Fang's voice trembled slightly, and there was anxiety in her eyes.

"It's too late to retreat now. Let's go, keep moving forward and try to avoid it." Liu Hua said firmly. Although he was also full of uneasiness in his heart, he knew that he could not waver at this time.

The two men moved forward cautiously, trying not to make any noise. As they approached, the roar became clearer, as if it was coming from the bushes not far away. Suddenly, a huge black shadow jumped out of the bushes, revealing sharp teeth and fierce eyes.

"Hurry, hide behind that tree over there!" Liu Hua hurriedly pulled Chen Fang and ran towards a thick tree.

"I... I'm scared!" Chen Fang's voice almost burst into tears, with tears welling up in her eyes.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Liu Hua held her hand tightly, trying to give her strength. They hid behind the tree, and the sound of their heartbeats almost drowned out the sounds around them.

The beast was lingering nearby, growling constantly, as if it was looking for prey. Liu Hua held his breath and tried to stay calm. He whispered to Chen Fang, "We have to find a way to get away, otherwise it will find us."

"Can... we try to go around it?" Chen Fang asked in a low voice, with a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"Okay, but you have to be careful." Liu Hua nodded, secretly thinking about the escape route in his heart.

The two took advantage of the moment when the beast turned around and quietly slipped out from behind the tree. Liu Hua pointed to the cliff on the left and said, "We should be able to avoid it if we go around from there."

"Okay." Chen Fang nodded and prayed silently in her heart, hoping to escape safely.

However, after taking a few steps, they heard the roar of a wild beast behind them, as if they had discovered their tracks. Liu Hua's heart sank suddenly, "Run!"

They ran forward desperately. The mountain road was rugged and uneven. Chen Fang's ankle was tripped by a stone and she almost fell. Liu Hua quickly turned around, reached out to hold her, and whispered, "Don't stop, follow me closely!"

"I... I can do it!" Chen Fang gritted her teeth and insisted. Although she was afraid, she didn't want to be a burden.

Led by Liu Hua, they quickly passed through a bush and finally saw a stream ahead. The gurgling water was clear and seemed to be the source of their hope.

"Hurry, get to the water before it catches up with us!" Liu Hua shouted and ran towards the stream with Chen Fang.

The two finally hid safely by the water. Liu Hua scooped up the cool stream water with his hands, drank a few sips quickly, and then handed it to Chen Fang, "Drink some water to calm down."

"Thank you, Liu Hua." Chen Fang took the water, feeling grateful. Although she had just experienced a dangerous situation, a warm feeling surged in her heart at this moment.

"We have to keep going. We can't stop." Liu Hua's eyes were firm, as if he had forgotten the fear just now. "The road ahead may be more difficult, but I will protect you."

"I believe you." Chen Fang looked up at Liu Hua, with a determined light in her eyes. At this moment, they were no longer just travelers, but partners fighting side by side.

"Miss Chen! Come, come and help me!" Liu Hua's voice was hurried and anxious, with beads of sweat oozing from his forehead.

"Mr. Liu, what happened?" Chen Fang's heart tightened when he saw this, and he quickly opened the door to greet him.

"I met a thief at the market and my things were stolen. The thief even threatened to take revenge on me!" Liu Hua's voice was filled with helplessness and fear.

"Don't worry, tell me what happened first." Chen Fang comforted, with a hint of determination in her eyes.

Liu Hua took a deep breath, sorted out his thoughts, and began to narrate: "I was originally buying some medicinal herbs at the market, when suddenly a man in black rushed over and snatched my purse when I was not paying attention. In it was a sum of money my father left me, and the silver I saved to buy medicine."

"Did you see the thief clearly?" Chen Fang asked with a frown.

"He was all black, with a mask on his face, so I couldn't see him clearly." Liu Hua shook his head helplessly, a trace of despair flashing in his eyes, "If I go back now, my father will definitely blame me. How should I face it?"

"Don't worry, we can work together to find a solution." Chen Fang's tone became firm. "I heard that there is an old beggar near the market. He often wanders there. Maybe he has seen the thief."

"But...if we go looking for him, what if we run into that thief?" There was a hint of hesitation in Liu Hua's voice.

"If we don't go look for him, the matter will remain unsolved. Are you willing to just sit there and wait for death?" Chen Fang's eyes were like a sharp blade, firm and powerful.

"You're right, let's go find that beggar." Liu Hua finally made up his mind.

The two of them quickly went out and walked in the direction of the market. The sun shone on the earth, and the air was filled with the aroma of various snacks, but at this moment Liu Hua's mood was like a dark cloud.

When they walked near the market, they saw the old beggar as expected. His tattered clothes fluttered in the wind, and the wrinkles on his face were like a dry riverbed, as if witnessing countless vicissitudes of life.

"Grandpa, can you do us a favor?" Chen Fang walked forward with an earnest tone.

The old beggar raised his head and looked at Chen Fang through the shadows. He seemed attracted by her temperament. "Little girl, what are you looking for?"

"We met a thief at the market and he stole my friend's purse. Have you seen the thief?" Chen Fang asked directly.

The old beggar's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he nodded: "I did see the man in black. He was wandering around the market, and seemed to be looking for something."

"Which direction did he go?" Liu Hua asked anxiously.

"Go to the alley in the east." The old beggar said slowly, as if recalling something.

"Thank you, old man!" Chen Fang said gratefully.

"But you have to be careful, he is not someone you can easily mess with." The old beggar's voice was low, with a hint of warning.

"We will be careful." Liu Hua nodded and made up his mind secretly.

The two walked in the direction pointed by the old beggar, feeling uneasy. The alley was dark and damp, with mosses all over the walls. Occasionally, there were a few cat calls, which seemed particularly strange.

"Are we really going in?" Liu Hua stopped and felt a little scared.

"Of course, we can't retreat." Chen Fang said firmly, with the flame of courage flashing in his eyes.

Just then, a low laugh came from the front. Liu Hua's heartbeat accelerated and he held Chen Fang's hand tightly.

"Are you looking for me?" A cold voice came from deep in the alley. Accompanied by the sound of footsteps, the man in black slowly walked out of the shadows. The eyes under the mask were as fierce as a cheetah.

"You are the thief!" Liu Hua pointed at him angrily, his voice trembling.

"Yes, it's me." The man in black sneered, "You are really overestimating your abilities by coming to see me."

"Give me back my purse!" Liu Hua roared, with courage igniting in his heart.

"Do you think you can take things back from me?" The man in black sneered, with a threatening light flashing in his eyes.

"We won't let you succeed!" Chen Fang stepped forward with a firm look in her eyes, "If you dare to do anything, I will make you regret it!"

"Oh? You are such an interesting girl." The man in black seemed to be attracted by Chen Fang's courage, and the smile on his face deepened.

"We won't back down!" Liu Hua also mustered up the courage and stood behind Chen Fang. Although he was still a little afraid in his heart, he knew that he could not let Chen Fang down.

The man in black was slightly stunned, as if he had not expected the young couple to be so determined. His smile gradually disappeared, replaced by anger: "You are so naive!"

At this moment, Chen Fang suddenly took out a silver needle from his bosom, aimed at the wrist of the man in black, and threw it quickly. The silver needle flashed coldly in the sunlight and shot straight at the man in black.

"You--" The man in black tried to dodge in surprise, but it was too late. The silver needle pierced his wrist accurately, making him groan in pain, and the purse in his hand fell to the ground.

"Quick, catch him!" Liu Hua shouted, rushed forward and grabbed the other hand of the man in black.

"You two guys are so bold!" The man in black struggled angrily, but with Chen Fang's decisiveness and Liu Hua's persistence, he was finally subdued.

"Give my purse back to me!" Liu Hua snatched his purse back from the man in black with force and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Miss Chen! If it weren't for you, I really don't know what to do." Liu Hua looked at Chen Fang gratefully, his eyes full of admiration.

"We are friends, so it's only natural for us to help each other." Chen Fang smiled slightly, feeling extremely relieved in her heart.

"Let's go back quickly. I want to tell my father about this." Liu Hua said, and a sunny smile appeared on his face again.