Transmigration: A person in a martial arts world, cultivating to ascend to immortality

Jiang Yuchuan took the answer from Qi Tieshan, but instead of checking it immediately, he pointed to the courtyard and said:

"The second test is outside. You need to pick out the medicinal herbs mixed in with the weeds. I have placed twenty herbs in total. You will get two points for each one you find, and you will lose three points for each one you find wrong. If you get more than thirty-five points in total, you will pass the test. The time limit is also one hour."

Qi Tieshan looked out in the direction Jiang Yuchuan pointed and saw that the ground was covered with hundreds of colorful flowers and plants! Among them were many that were very similar in shape, color and size!

This level is much more difficult than the previous one!

"Understood sir!"

Qi Tieshan nodded, walked outside, squatted down, and began to carefully examine and select the flowers and plants scattered on the ground.

To pass this test, he must accurately identify at least eighteen herbs mixed in with the weeds without making a single mistake!

Even if he finds all twenty plants, if even one of them is wrong, he will immediately lose three points, leaving him with only thirty-five points.

It's important to understand that incorrect medicinal herbs won't count towards any points, so the three points deducted can only be taken from the thirty-eight points he already has.

Mr. Jiang stated that the passing condition was a final score exceeding thirty-five points, not exceeding or equaling thirty-five! To ensure absolute certainty, he dared not gamble!

To accurately identify at least eighteen medicinal herbs among these very similar-looking plants would be incredibly difficult for someone who has hardly ever actually handled real medicinal herbs.

Just as Qi Tieshan was squatting in the courtyard carefully examining the medicinal herbs, Jiang Yuchuan picked up the answer he had written for the first test.

Jiang Yuchuan finished reading it in just a short while.

As he expected, Qi Tieshan performed perfectly in the first written test, without making any mistakes.

An hour passed quickly.

Just as the incense was about to burn out, Qi Tieshan finally stood up, picked up the eighteen herbs he had carefully selected after comparing and confirming them repeatedly, and walked towards Jiang Yuchuan.

Jiang Yuchuan took the herbs, set them aside without examining them, and instead looked at Qi Tieshan and asked:

"I saw you select twenty plants just now, why did you only hand in eighteen in the end?"

Qi Tieshan sighed softly and said truthfully, "I've only heard the master mention those two medicinal herbs occasionally, and I'm not entirely clear about what they look like. Therefore, I can't be sure if I picked them accurately. To be on the safe side, I can only take them out first. But these eighteen medicinal herbs are exactly recorded in the book, and I'm confident that I won't make a mistake!"

Jiang Yuchuan laughed and said, "If I told you that the two medicinal herbs you removed at the end were actually not wrong, what would you think?"

"No mistakes?!"

Qi Tieshan was stunned for a moment, then smiled, and began to think about Jiang Yuchuan's question. Finally, he shook his head and said, "Even if there is no mistake, I will not regret taking them out."

Jiang Yuchuan asked again, "Oh? Why? Don't you want to get a higher score?"

Qi Tieshan glanced at Jiang Yuchuan, took a deep breath, and spoke his mind.

"To be honest, sir, I do want to get a higher score, even a perfect score. But I remember you once said: 'Any doctor must first be able to recognize herbs. Herbs come from different places. If you misidentify them or cook them improperly, they will not only not benefit people, but will also cause harm!' I deeply remember this! Even though I am not yet a real doctor, I should still abide by this! I cannot choose herbs that I cannot accurately identify for my own selfish reasons!"

Jiang Yuchuan nodded with great satisfaction.

Actually, he deliberately put those two herbs in there to see what choice Qi Tieshan would make in the end.

And Qi Tieshan's final answer did not disappoint him.

"Good!" Jiang Yuchuan stood up and announced the result directly, "Today's test is over. Congratulations, you have passed successfully."

"—I passed?!"

Qi Tieshan exclaimed in surprise, almost unable to believe his ears. But then he suddenly remembered something and asked Jiang Yuchuan with a puzzled look, "But sir, didn't you say there were three tests? We've only passed two, there's still one to go."

Jiang Yuchuan smiled slightly and replied, "The test for the third round is not fixed. I am very satisfied with your performance in the first two rounds, so there is no need to continue with the third round."

Qi Tieshan was taken aback at first, but then felt a surge of joy and pride.

Does this mean he passed the test ahead of schedule?!

"Thank you, sir!" Qi Tieshan immediately bowed deeply to Jiang Yuchuan. "I will definitely study medicine diligently under your guidance and will never let you down!"

Seeing Qi Tieshan's excited face, Jiang Yuchuan smiled and said, "Alright, you don't need to study today. I'll give you half a day off. Go back and get some rest."

"Thank you, sir!!"

Jiang Yuchuan's words were exactly what Qi Tieshan wanted to hear.

However, Qi Tieshan did not become complacent because of this. Before leaving, he took the initiative to clean up the courtyard before bidding farewell to Jiang Yuchuan and departing.

As soon as he stepped out of the courtyard, Qi Tieshan saw two figures standing under the big willow tree.

It was Grandma Sun and Sun Ying.

"Mother! I've passed the teacher's test! Starting tomorrow, I can officially begin my medical studies with him!!"

Qi Tieshan shouted excitedly as he ran towards Sun Ying.

"I knew you could do it!"

Overjoyed, Sun Ying burst into tears and embraced Qi Tieshan tightly.

Seeing this, Aunt Sun, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but feel moved. She took out her handkerchief, wiped her eyes, and praised her profusely.

"Xiaoshan, you're really something! I've always known you were a promising child! — Look at you, so young, and you've already become Mr. Jiang's apprentice, learning medicine from him!" Then, waving her hand, she added, "Today is a special day, so I'll treat you and your daughter to a good meal at the best restaurant in town!"

"How can that be?" Sun Ying declined, feeling embarrassed. "If anyone should be treating, it should be us treating you!"

Grandma Sun immediately laughed and retorted, "You'll have plenty of opportunities to invite me in the future, but don't argue with me today! It's settled! Come on, the time is perfect, let's go over there now!" With that, she immediately pulled Sun Ying and Qi Tieshan towards the restaurant.

Sun Ying was filled with gratitude towards Aunt Sun. Over the years, she and her son had received a great deal of help from Aunt Sun in town. In her heart, she had long regarded Aunt Sun as the closest and most reliable elder.

Sun Ying wholeheartedly agreed with what Aunt Sun said.

Once they have completed their studies and grown up, the mother and son will have plenty of opportunities to repay each other's kindness.