Rebirth: Phoenix Riding the Ninth Heaven

Li Ruoyue gently pushed open the slightly worn shop door. The brass ring on the door jingled, as if welcoming her. Sunlight filtered through the mottled windows, casting patches of light and shadow on the ground. She stepped into the shop cautiously, fearing to disturb anything.

The shop was filled with a light, refreshing aroma of herbs. Ancient prescriptions and medical texts hung on the walls. The writing was a little blurred, but still revealed the traces of time. She walked over to an antique wooden table and sat down, gently stroking the smooth surface with her fingers, feeling its history and vicissitudes.

She looked up, her gaze resting on an exquisite medicine cabinet displaying a variety of precious Chinese medicinal herbs. The unique aroma of these herbs reminded her of the days when she would hike up the mountains with her master at the Taoist temple to collect herbs. Back then, she would always curiously ask questions, while the master patiently explained the benefits and uses of each herb.

Li Ruoyue closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and took it all in. She knew her master wanted her to master her medical skills, to treat more patients. Healing more patients carried the hopes and dreams of so many people. Now, the burden fell on her shoulders. She wanted to continue this legacy and benefit more people.

Lizhu looked at Ruoyue, stunned and shocked. She pushed her shoulder and called out, "Miss, what's wrong with you?" Li Ruoyue came to her senses. Lizhu looked at Ruoyue, stunned and shocked. She pushed her shoulder and called out, "Miss, what's wrong with you?" Li Ruoyue came to her senses and said heavily, "I was just thinking about some things. I thought of some things and asked Lu Zhu, Lu Yixuan and Lin Feng to come over. I have something to ask them."

Lu Zhu responded: "Okay, Miss, I'll go right away, but is it okay for you to stay here alone?" Li Ruoyue waved her hand. "It's okay, you go, I'll sit here alone."

After about an incense stick of time, footsteps were heard outside. Then the door was gently pushed open, and a child wearing clothes he didn't usually wear walked in. He was very handsome, with a bright gaze. This person was Lin Feng, and following behind him was Lu Yixuan, who was slightly shorter than him. He had eaten well these past two days and had grown a little, no longer as skinny as he had been when they first met.

When the two saw Li Ruoyue, they hurried forward to greet her. "Hello, Miss. Look, we're busy with our luggage. I have something to ask you. How are you doing with the things I asked you to do?"

Then I will first test Dr. Chen, the former doctor in charge of your shop, and find out what he has done. Who of you can tell me about it?

Lu Yixuan and Lin Feng looked at each other, and Lin Feng resolutely stood in front and replied, "Miss, let me talk."

The doctor, Chen Jingsheng, is sixty-three years old. One particularly striking aspect of his career is his youthful exploration of rare herbs. This journey not only demonstrates his profound medical expertise but also his deep respect and reverence for life.

One spring morning, Dr. Chen decided to venture deep into the mountains outside the city in search of a rare herb. This herb was rumored to grow in an area with complex terrain and a wide variety of herbs, earning it the nickname "The Herb Maze" by the locals. Due to the complex terrain, many who entered never emerged. However, Dr. Chen remained undeterred by these rumors. His fascination and passion for medicine kept him on his quest.

Dr. Chen travels through the dense forest, using his professional medical knowledge to identify each herb and record its properties and uses. In his eyes, each herb is a gift of life, bringing new life and rejuvenation to the body.

After many hardships, Dr. Chen finally reached the "herb maze." The variety of herbs there and the complex terrain were just as the legend said. But Dr. Chen, with his profound medical knowledge and keen insight into the terrain, successfully found the rare herb.

Doctor Chen returned to the city with the precious herb, and his story quickly spread. People were moved by his courage, his willingness to risk his life to find the herb to save lives, and his respect and reverence for life earned their admiration. From then on, Doctor Chen's reputation in the city reached its peak, and he became a highly respected healer.

Dr. Chen's experience in the "herbal maze" is not only an exploration of rare herbs, but also a love for medicine and respect for life. During his adventure career in his youth, Dr. Chen did encounter many strange herbs. The most well-known of them is the "Noctilucent Vine" he discovered in the "herbal maze".

"Night-glowing vine" is a rare herb, its most notable characteristic being the pale green glow it emits at night, resembling stars dotting the night sky, hence its name. It grows in deep mountain forests, where the environment is extremely demanding, requiring ample humidity and minimal light. Consequently, it is extremely rare in nature.

The Noctilucent Vine is not only unique in appearance, but also extremely valuable for its medicinal properties. It has potent properties for clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and is particularly effective in treating difficult and complicated illnesses. However, due to the unique habitat in which it grows, collecting it is an extremely arduous task, requiring a practitioner to possess profound medical knowledge, keen observation, and, above all, respect and reverence for the natural environment.

Doctor Chen discovered the "Noctilucent Vine" in the "Herb Maze". He overcame the challenges of the natural environment, successfully collected the "Noctilucent Vine", and brought it back to the city to treat diseases, saving the lives of countless patients.

This discovery of Dr. Chen not only enriched the herbal knowledge of the medical community, but also made him a celebrity in Kyoto. His story, like a beacon, illuminated the path forward for future generations of doctors, leading them to climb to the pinnacle of medicine.

Li Ruoyue listened to Lin Feng's description of Doctor Chen and felt a yearning for him. He decided to visit Doctor Chen's home and then told them to clean up the place first. Luzhu and I will go out for a while. Li Ruoyue and Lizhu took a carriage and stopped at the entrance of an alley. They got off the carriage and headed south.

In a quiet alley in the south of the city, Li Ruoyue found Doctor Chen's residence. It was an antique mansion. Above the door hung an old plaque, the four characters "Medical Benevolence" (醫者仁心) had become even more solemn with age. Though mottled, they still exuded a deep sense of solemnity. She gently knocked on the doorknob, and soon the door slowly opened. An elderly man with gray hair and eyes that revealed wisdom and kindness appeared in front of the door. He was Doctor Chen, revered by the people of the city.

"Hello, Doctor Chen." Li Ruoyue bowed respectfully, her tone full of respect. "I'm Li Ruoyue. I recently opened a clinic in the city. I've heard of Doctor Chen's excellent medical skills for a long time, so I came to visit him. I hope Doctor Chen can give me some advice and I'd like to invite you to come out and practice medicine. I've also learned a little bit and am planning to open a pharmacy.

Doctor Chen smiled slightly, a hint of appreciation flashing in his eyes. "Miss Li, you are very kind. Although I am old, my passion for medicine has never diminished. It is a great thing for you to open a clinic and treat the people. I am naturally willing to help you to the best of my ability and share my experience."

A warm feeling welled up in Li Ruoyue's heart as she followed Doctor Chen into the courtyard. In the study, the bookshelves were filled with various medical tomes, and the air was filled with the faint aroma of herbs, creating a sense of peace and tranquility. After they sat down, Doctor Chen asked Li Ruoyue about the operation of the clinic and her medical concerns. Li Ruoyue answered each question, also raising some of the challenges she encountered in treating certain illnesses.

Dr. Chen listened patiently, his eyes revealing his passion for medicine and his respect for life. He slowly spoke, "Ms. Li, medicine is a profound discipline that requires continuous learning and practice. The difficult problems you encounter in treating illnesses often require a combination of various treatment methods, tailored to the patient's specific condition. I am willing to share my years of experience with you, but more importantly, you must continue to learn and practice. Only in this way can you truly become an excellent doctor and go further in your medical career."

Li Ruoyue listened attentively, her heart filled with gratitude. She knew that every word Dr. Chen spoke embodied his years of experience and embodied the true meaning of medicine. She bowed deeply to Dr. Chen, "Dr. Chen, thank you for your guidance. I will keep it in mind, continue to learn, practice, and strive to become an excellent doctor, doing my best to alleviate the suffering of my patients."

Doctor Chen smiled with a hint of relief. "Ms. Li, with such a mindset and determination, you will surely become an excellent doctor. Remember, medicine is not only about technology, but also about respect and love for life. To learn medicine, you must first learn morality. It is not just about medical skills, but also about moral conduct."

Upon hearing this, Li Ruoyue felt deeply empathetic. If a doctor lacked medical ethics, neglected to treat illnesses that should be treated, and made it difficult to treat those that shouldn't be treated, wouldn't society collapse? Would people develop fear and distrust of doctors? Li Ruoyue didn't want the medical skills that save lives to become a means for evildoers to harm innocent people.