Another Dimensional Immortal Cultivation Tale: The Divine Doctor Against the Heavens

Chapter 56 Apprentice's Growth: Surpassing His Master

Ever since Yunhai took Xiaohu as his apprentice, he's been incredibly busy. Under Yunhai's meticulous guidance, Xiaohu is like a sponge, frantically absorbing all sorts of medical knowledge.

That day, the two of them were gathering herbs in a quiet mountain forest. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, creating dappled patterns of light, like countless little fairies dancing. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, as if cheering them on. A refreshing scent filled the forest, invigorating their spirits.

"Master, is this a Ganoderma lucidum?" Little Tiger asked excitedly, pointing to a plant that looked like a mushroom. His eyes sparkled with anticipation. Little Tiger's face radiated youthful energy, filled with curiosity about the world.

Yunhai walked over and took a look, then smiled and nodded: "Little Tiger, your eyesight is getting sharper and sharper. This really is Ganoderma lucidum, with extremely high medicinal value." Yunhai's eyes were filled with satisfaction; seeing Little Tiger's progress, she was overjoyed.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Hu's face lit up with a smug smile. He carefully picked the Ganoderma lucidum and placed it into the small bamboo basket on his back. His movements were as gentle as if he were cherishing a precious treasure.

Just as they were concentrating on gathering herbs, they suddenly heard a low growl. Startled, the two men looked around nervously. In the distance, they saw several wolves staring menacingly at them. The wolves' eyes gleamed fiercely, and sharp teeth were bared in their mouths.

Xiao Hu turned pale with fright and clutched Yun Hai's clothes tightly: "Master, what should we do?"

Yunhai calmly observed the wolves' movements, her mind racing as she considered countermeasures. She carefully counted the number and location of the wolves, discovering that although they were fierce, they seemed somewhat afraid of them.

"Little Tiger, don't be afraid. Let's back away slowly and not provoke them," Yunhai said in a low voice.

Little Tiger nodded and followed closely behind Yunhai. They cautiously retreated, but the wild wolf pressed closer and closer.

"Master, it seems they don't want to let us go," Little Tiger said nervously.

Yunhai frowned; she knew she couldn't afford to waste any more time. Suddenly, an idea struck her: she would retrieve some herbs from her medical space system. These herbs emitted a peculiar scent that might deter the wolves from approaching.

Yunhai threw the herbs at the wolves, and the smell of the herbs made the wolves hesitate. They stopped and looked at Yunhai and Xiaohu warily.

"Let's get out of here while we can!" Yunhai shouted, grabbing Xiaohu and running down the mountain. The wolves chased after them for a while, but were eventually stopped by the smell of herbs and had to give up.

After running for a while, the two stopped to catch their breath. Little Tiger said, still shaken, "Master, that really scared me to death."

Yunhai patted Xiaohu on the shoulder: "Don't be afraid. You need to stay calm when you encounter danger in the future. This is also a kind of training."

After this incident, Xiao Hu admired his master's calmness and courage even more. They continued gathering herbs as if the danger had never happened.

As the days went by, Xiao Hu made great progress. He could not only skillfully identify various herbs, but also prescribe simple medicines based on patients' symptoms.

Once, a patient with a stomachache came to the village. Xiao Hu carefully asked about the patient's condition and examined his tongue and pulse. Then, full of confidence, he said to the patient, "You have an upset stomach. I'll prescribe a medicine for you, and I guarantee it will cure you." Xiao Hu's voice was clear and confident, making it hard not to believe him.

The patient looked at Xiaohu with some skepticism, after all, he was still just a child. But Xiaohu calmly took out paper and pen and wrote down a prescription: "Hawthorn, Shenqu (medicated leaven), and malt, appropriate amounts of each, decocted in water and drunk." Xiaohu's handwriting was neat and strong, showing his seriousness and focus.

The patient took the prescription to get the medicine, and after drinking it for a few days, his stomach pain indeed subsided. The news spread quickly throughout the village, and everyone began to look at Xiaohu in a new light.

"Hey, I didn't expect Xiao Hu to actually be so capable." Lin Feng said in surprise after hearing the news. An expression of admiration appeared on Lin Feng's face; he was very surprised by Xiao Hu's growth.

Su Yao nodded with a smile, "Yes, it seems Yunhai's teachings are quite effective." Su Yao's eyes were full of envy; she felt that the bond between Yunhai and Xiaohu was very deep.

Bai Zixuan looked at Yunhai gently, his eyes full of admiration: "Your apprentice is already so amazing, you, as the master, can't fall behind." Bai Zixuan's voice was full of teasing, making it quite relaxing to listen to.

Yunhai rolled her eyes at him: "Hmph, I won't fall behind. Xiaohu still has a lot to learn." Yunhai's eyes were full of determination; she knew she still had a lot to teach Xiaohu.

However, Xiao Hu's growth did not make Yun Hai feel relaxed; instead, it gave her a sense of urgency. She knew that she had to keep improving in order to teach Xiao Hu better.

So Yunhai began to study medical classics more deeply. She often sat alone in her room, engrossed in books like the *Huangdi Neijing*, *Compendium of Materia Medica*, and *Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold*, sometimes so engrossed that she forgot to eat. Sometimes, she would discuss medical issues with Bai Zixuan, and their ideas sparked many insightful discussions.

During this process, Yunhai also discovered some of Xiaohu's shortcomings. Although Xiaohu was smart and eager to learn, he was sometimes too impatient and lacked patience.

One day, Yunhai decided to teach Xiaohu a lesson. She took Xiaohu to a secluded valley. The valley was shrouded in mist, obscuring the path ahead. There seemed to be some mysterious force in the mist, making them a little afraid.

"Little Tiger, we're here today to test your patience," Yunhai said seriously. Yunhai's eyes were full of expectation; she hoped Little Tiger could pass this test.

Xiao Hu looked completely bewildered: "Master, testing patience? How do I do that?" Xiao Hu's face showed a puzzled expression; he didn't understand why his master had brought him here.

Yunhai pointed to a path in the valley: "Just follow this path until you reach the end, then turn back. Don't rush, stay calm." Yunhai's tone was intimidating, and no one dared to argue.

Although Xiaohu was unwilling, he still obeyed his master's orders. He strolled slowly along the path, muttering to himself, "What's the use of this? It's a complete waste of time." Xiaohu felt very frustrated; he thought his master's demands were too harsh.

After walking for a while, Xiao Hu began to feel bored. He wanted to walk faster, but then he remembered his master's words and resisted the urge to speed up. The trees on both sides of the path were tall and dense, looking like silent gourds. The occasional bird calls only made it feel more peaceful.

Just as Xiaohu was about to lose his temper, he suddenly heard a faint crying sound. He followed the sound and found an injured little animal. The animal was covered in wounds, bloody and a pitiful sight.

Xiao Hu immediately forgot his frustration. He carefully picked up the small animal and checked its injuries. Xiao Hu's eyes were full of concern, and a sense of responsibility welled up in his heart.

It turned out that the little animal had injured its leg and was bleeding a lot. Little Tiger remembered the treatment method his master had taught him. He gathered some herbs, chewed them up, and applied them to the animal's wound. Then, he used leaves and straw rope to make a makeshift bandage and bandaged the wound. Little Tiger's skills were clearly honed through practice; his medical abilities had greatly improved.

Having accomplished all of this, Xiao Hu felt a great sense of accomplishment. He suddenly understood his master's intention: cultivating patience was not just about teaching him to wait, but also about helping him remain calm when facing difficulties and setbacks.

When Xiaohu returned to Yunhai's side, his eyes were filled with confidence and maturity. A bright smile graced Xiaohu's face; he felt he had grown up.

Yunhai looked at Xiaohu, her heart filled with joy. She knew that Xiaohu had truly begun to grow up.

As Xiaohu grew up, he began to show potential surpassing his master. One day, a strange illness struck the village, and many people fell ill. Yunhai and Xiaohu went together to treat the patients, but many methods they tried were ineffective.

The atmosphere in the village was so tense it was suffocating; fear and despair were written all over people's faces. Yunhai and Xiaohu were also extremely panicked; they knew that if a treatment wasn't found, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Just when everyone was about to despair, Xiao Hu suddenly came up with a brilliant idea. He remembered reading about how to treat a similar illness in a book, but the method was too risky, as it required the use of some poisonous herbs.

Xiao Hu hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell Yun Hai about the method. Xiao Hu's eyes were full of determination; he knew he couldn't back down.

“Master, I remember reading about a treatment for this disease in a book, which involves using poisonous herbs as medicine to fight poison with poison.” Xiao Hu’s voice trembled slightly; he didn’t know what his master would think.

Yunhai frowned upon hearing this: "This method is too risky. What if something goes wrong?" Yunhai was very worried; she didn't want Xiaohu to take any risks.

Xiao Hu said firmly, "Master, we can't just sit here and wait to die. I believe in my judgment; this method will definitely work." Xiao Hu's eyes were full of confidence; he felt he had found hope.

Under Xiao Hu's persistent pestering, Yun Hai finally agreed to his terrible idea. Like playing house, they haphazardly concocted a bottle of medicine using highly poisonous herbs, following instructions from an ancient book. Then, they dragged the patient over and forced him to drink it.

The process of preparing this potion was incredibly frustrating; every step had to be taken with extreme caution. The pressure on Yunhai and Xiaohu was heavier than Mount Tai. They knew that one wrong move could lead to a major disaster.

A miracle happened; the patient's condition gradually improved. Everyone praised Xiaohu highly, and Yunhai was so astonished her jaw almost dropped. She never expected Xiaohu to be so bold and resourceful, able to come up with such a risky yet effective method.

From then on, Xiao Hu's fame skyrocketed. He started treating patients on his own, and it was quite effective. Yun Hai watched Xiao Hu's growth with a mix of joy and emotion. She knew that her apprentice had already surpassed her own abilities.

During this process, Yunhai and Bai Zixuan's feelings for each other deepened. They went through so many ups and downs together, and their trust and reliance on each other grew stronger.

That day, Bai Zixuan suddenly said to Yunhai, "Yunhai, after we finish all our adventures, let's find a quiet place and live our own little life." Bai Zixuan's eyes were full of anticipation; he hoped to live a happy life with Yunhai.

Upon hearing this, Yunhai smiled broadly, "Great! I'm looking forward to that day too." Yunhai felt a warm glow in her heart; she felt incredibly lucky to have someone like Bai Zixuan by her side.

Their love blossomed like spring flowers, radiantly beautiful in this challenging alien world. And Xiao Hu's growth added even more hope and motivation to their adventure.

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