The Little Lucky Girl.

Chapter 224 Strange Disease

Divine Doctor Yue hurried back to his study with Mo Yunxiao and Su Qing. With a determined, focused gaze, he quickly began to search the bookshelves, muttering to himself the names of various medical tomes. "First, I'll look up 'Supplement to the Compendium of Materia Medica,' then 'Records of Difficult and Miscellaneous Diseases.'" He carried the heavy books one by one to the desk, the pages rustling as he turned.

While checking, Doctor Yue said to Mo Yunxiao and Su Qing, "Pay close attention to the records of mutations of poisonous plants, disordered pulses, and general weakness. Don't miss any clues." After saying that, he immersed himself in the ancient books, his brows sometimes furrowed, sometimes relaxed, and his fingers moved along the text line by line.

Su Qing studied the book carefully, and suddenly his eyes lit up. He pointed to a place in the book and said, "Master, look here. There was a record of a poisonous grass that was mutated by miasma and made people weak and paralyzed, but the antidote used was very different from the common one we see." Doctor Yue immediately came over, looked at it carefully, and said after thinking for a moment, "Although it is not exactly the same, it can be used as a reference. Yunxiao, you quickly go and organize the medicinal materials related to this antidote in the hall, and count the quantity and quality." Mo Yunxiao took the order and left.

Afterwards, Divine Doctor Yue said to Su Qing, "My dear disciple, come with me to the medicine store. We'll check the rare herbs in stock and perhaps find a more suitable combination." In the store, Divine Doctor Yue looked at the various herbs one by one. He picked up a thousand-year-old Ganoderma lucidum and said, "This Ganoderma lucidum has the effect of strengthening the body and replenishing the vital energy. If it can be cleverly combined with those detoxifying herbs, perhaps it can enhance the efficacy of the medicine."

After Mo Yunxiao returned to report on the medicinal materials, Doctor Yue began writing a prescription on paper. His pen was vigorous and powerful, and he carefully considered each ingredient. When he finished, he said, "First, prepare a small amount according to this prescription and give it to patients with milder symptoms. We will closely observe their reactions. In the meantime, we will continue our research and must perfect this prescription to completely conquer this strange disease." The master and his apprentices once again busied themselves. The entire Jishan Hall was filled with an atmosphere of tension and hope, as if a silent battle with the disease was raging.

What if the prescription didn't work? Doctor Yue's frown deepened, a flicker of contemplation and determination in his eyes. He would immediately stop everything he was doing, place the patient in a quiet ward to closely observe any changes, and summon his three disciples to the consultation room in the hall.

"It seems our thinking is flawed. The root of this strange illness is more complex and profound than we anticipated." Divine Doctor Yue spoke solemnly. "Yunxiao, you should inquire in detail about the patients' specific activities at the market, including any contact with special people or objects. Don't miss even the smallest details. Chenyi, take the samples to some old friends in the martial arts world. They are well-versed in toxicological research and may be able to identify the specific components of the poison contained in this aquatic plant. Hexuan, you should comfort the patients' families in the hall and reassure them. Don't let panic spread in the martial arts world."

After making all the necessary arrangements, Doctor Yue returned to his study, closed the door, and locked himself in deep thought. He re-examined every clue he had gathered since the onset of the illness, from the patient's pulse to the characteristics of the mutated aquatic plants, even the local customs and climate, all going through his mind one by one.

A few days later, upon the return of his disciples, Dr. Yue would organize an in-depth discussion, regardless of any new discoveries. If Dongfang Chenyi brought back clues to the poison's composition, Dr. Yue would redesign his prescription accordingly, searching the world for rare herbs to try, even resorting to using some of his own treasured, rare medicinal ingredients. If the cause remained unclear, Dr. Yue would take a risk. Drawing on his years of medical experience and profound understanding of the body's meridians and Qi, he would attempt to stimulate the patient's natural resistance and healing abilities through acupuncture, while also incorporating gentle conditioning remedies. He hoped to find a path to recovery in this desperate situation, resolutely fighting this mysterious disease until a solution was found, safeguarding the peace and health of the Jianghu.

Dr. Yue's acupuncture skills are truly exceptional. His needles are made of a special kind of refined steel, each one slender yet tough, gleaming with a cool sheen in the candlelight. Each needle is meticulously polished, its length and thickness precisely designed for each acupuncture point and symptom.

Dr. Yue's acupuncture technique is exceptionally skillful and gentle. His fingers, like the swift movements of a butterfly, gently grip the needle handle, piercing the acupuncture point with just the right amount of force. His movements are swift and steady, often achieving precise insertion before the patient even feels the pain. Unlike ordinary acupuncturists, he can precisely control the depth of the needle, with an accuracy so precise that it feels as if he can see through the skin and see the internal structure of the acupuncture point.

Dr. Yue's unique acupuncture technique also lies in his precise understanding of acupoints. He is familiar with hundreds of acupoints throughout the human body, not only the common major ones but also the smaller ones hidden along the subtle branches of the meridians. When treating rare ailments, he will select unexpected acupoint combinations based on the patient's pulse and symptoms. For example, he might simultaneously stimulate Yongquan, located on the Kidney Meridian of the Foot Shaoyin, and Waiguan, located on the Triple Burner Meridian of the Hand Shaoyang, to regulate the patient's yin and yang balance, regulate the flow of qi and blood, and stimulate the body's natural healing abilities.

Dr. Yue also incorporates unique Qi-flowing techniques into his acupuncture treatments. He infuses the needles with his profound inner energy. As this energy slowly flows, the patient feels a warm current coursing through the meridians. This inner energy, like a gentle stream, guides the patient's own Qi and blood, unblocking blocked meridians and dispelling pathogenic factors. This perfect combination of inner energy and needles multiplies the effectiveness of acupuncture, allowing the patient to not only alleviate immediate symptoms but also fundamentally strengthen their constitution, thereby resisting the invasion of pathogens.

Su Qing looked at his master, Doctor Yue, with a look of worry on his face. Recently, a strange disease had inexplicably appeared in the martial arts world, and those afflicted suffered terribly. Doctor Yue, with a compassionate heart, toiled day and night to research a treatment for this disease. He had lost a lot of weight, and his clothes, which once fitted him, now looked baggy. His eyes were sunken, but the determination in them had never wavered.

Su Qing felt truly distressed. She tugged at Divine Doctor Yue's sleeve and dragged him to a quiet spot. She lowered her voice and said, "Master, don't overwork yourself. I still have Spiritual Spring Water in my space. As you know, this Spiritual Spring Water has miraculous effects and can detoxify a hundred poisons. Perhaps adding some Spiritual Spring Water to the prescription will help. Moreover, I have a lot of detoxification pills in my space. They were all carefully refined and of high quality. Maybe they can come in handy."

Divine Doctor Yue was stunned at first, then he slapped his forehead with a look of regret on his face: "Oh, right! How could I have forgotten all this! I was so busy that I lost my mind." After that, a spark of hope rekindled in Divine Doctor Yue's eyes. He grabbed Su Qing's shoulders and said anxiously: "My dear disciple, take me to get the spiritual spring water and the detoxification pill. Let's start the experiment now. If it really succeeds, the patients in this world will be saved."

Su Qing nodded vigorously and hurriedly led Divine Doctor Yue into the space. Inside, the spiritual spring still gurgled with clear water, shimmering with a strange light in the sunlight. Su Qing approached the spring, scooped out a ladle of water, and poured it into a bamboo tube. Divine Doctor Yue, on the stone table nearby, carefully examined the detoxification pills. The pills were round, shiny, and exuded a fragrant aroma.

After Su Qing had taken the spiritual spring water, Doctor Yue couldn't wait to have Su Qing take him out of the space and head straight to the pharmacy. Along the way, Doctor Yue's steps seemed particularly brisk, as if he had suddenly become much younger, and his originally furrowed brows also relaxed. The two arrived at the pharmacy, and Doctor Yue quickly cleared a place and began to prepare the prescription according to his new ideas. His hands danced like flowing water, first grinding several precious herbs into powder, and then gently pouring in the spiritual spring water. As the spiritual spring water entered the herbs, it instantly exuded a rich vitality. Afterwards, Doctor Yue picked up another detoxification pill, crushed it and mixed it into the medicine juice. As he stirred, he muttered to himself, his face focused and pious.

Su Qing watched quietly from the side, silently praying for success. As the medicinal juice gradually blended, a strange aroma spread, filling the entire pharmacy. Doctor Yue picked up the medicine bowl and examined it carefully. The medicinal juice had a crystal-clear texture and a faint shimmer.

"My dear disciple, this medicine looks promising, but we still need to find someone to test it on. I will go find a few patients with milder illnesses right away." Doctor Yue said with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

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