Qiu Zu: From an apprentice in a medicine shop to an immortal ancestor.

Chapter 20: Daoist Doctor – "Divine Light Diagnosis Method"

Qiu Zhen acted on his thoughts, eagerly heading towards the study.

Seeing this, Kang Yaoming, Liu Chun, and Li Kui immediately stopped their sighs and lamentations. Their minds stirred, and they seemed to realize something.

Steward An had specifically mentioned the study, could there be something good inside?

Or perhaps, was there a test from Steward An inside?

The three exchanged glances, their minds filled with imaginative thoughts, and hope surged within them. Their eyes lit up, and they followed Qiu Zhen into the study.

Only Qian Youcai scratched his head, standing blankly in place, a little at a loss.

He was illiterate, so going would be a waste of time, and he might even be ridiculed. Therefore, he thought for a moment, picked up a bucket of water, found a rag, and began cleaning the courtyard.

The small courtyard's study.

The room was very messy. Six large book chests were placed at the main entrance, some containing books, but most were placed on the shelves and desk. At a glance, there were hundreds or even thousands of volumes, which was quite a sight.

Qiu Zhen was overjoyed at the sight.

With his family's conditions, he had no opportunity to receive elementary education. However, there was a down-on-his-luck, white-haired old scholar in the village who loved alcohol like his life. When Qiu Zhen was young, he often stole peanuts from his family's peanut field to give to this old scholar. Over time, they became familiar, and the old scholar taught him to read and write.

The writing system in this world was also pictographic, which had a similar feel to what he had learned in his previous life. In addition, he had a photographic memory and was willing to put in the effort with his mature mind, so he learned very quickly, which made the old scholar feel a sense of regret that he couldn't nurture his talent and encourage him to study for officialdom.

Unfortunately, with the Qiu family's financial situation, they couldn't afford to support a scholar.

Although Qiu Zhen didn't study for officialdom, he was extremely eager for books and knowledge.

In this world, books were precious resources, and most of them contained useful knowledge.

Not to mention that he had awakened the Primordial Spirit Dharma Body and gained innate wisdom. Learning more knowledge would help him in all aspects.

Qiu Zhen was delighted, but he didn't rush to pick up a book and start devouring it. Instead, he browsed through them roughly, classifying the books in the study to better formulate a study plan and devour all the books in the room.

Seeing Qiu Zhen flipping through the books like he was just taking a casual glance, Kang, Liu, and Li immediately followed suit, each searching for books to read, afraid that the "opportunity" hidden in the books would be snatched away.

Although they were also apprentices of the Medicine King Valley, their backgrounds were much better than ordinary pharmacy apprentices. They had attended elementary school and knew some characters, so browsing through the books roughly was not a problem.

For a time, the room fell silent, with only the rustling sound of turning pages.

About an hour and a half later.

The four of them had roughly flipped through all the books in the room.

Kang Yaoming, Liu Chun, and Li Kui were all dejected and disappointed. The room was full of serious medical books and various miscellaneous books. There were no "martial arts secrets" or "opportunity trials" at all.

For a moment, the three of them looked at Qiu Zhen in unison.

They saw that Qiu Zhen was now happily holding a book and flipping through it, reading very quickly, turning the pages in no time, just like reading a "comic book".

"He's really putting on an act!"

The three couldn't help but slander in their hearts, 'Who are you trying to fool? Steward An isn't even here.'

Seeing that there were no "divine skill secrets," the three lost interest and left the study one after another.

If they could read books, they wouldn't have gone to the Medicine King Valley as apprentices.

"It's finally quiet."

Qiu Zhen was in a very good mood when he saw the three leave.

He was already intelligent in this life, with a photographic memory. After awakening the Primordial Spirit Dharma Body, he gained [Innate Wisdom], and his learning ability became even stronger. He could browse through books, reading ten lines at a glance, and understand them as soon as he saw them. His learning efficiency was incredibly amazing.

In his previous life, there was the so-called "quantum learning method," which became a joke, but now Qiu Zhen realized that it was not a joke. With the blessing of the Primordial Spirit, he could truly perform quantum reading.

In a short while, he finished reading a dozen miscellaneous books.

These miscellaneous books included travelogues of eminent monks and Daoists, character biographies, and personal essays. The content was very mixed, but the information flow was huge, which greatly broadened Qiu Zhen's horizons, who lacked knowledge and even common sense.

For example, he now knew that Qingmu Town was three hundred miles away from Changle Prefecture, which was not remote, and it was also close to the resource-rich Jade Dragon Mountain, which had extremely superior geographical conditions, which was why it could become an important distribution center for medicinal herbs.

Also, for example, he learned that the Demon Suppression Division, in addition to specializing in matters of demons and monsters,诛 妖 驱邪 (zhū yāo qū xié - eliminating demons and expelling evil), and保境 安民 (bǎo jìng ān mín - protecting the territory and ensuring peace for the people), the biggest task was to find and capture "immortals", prevent problems before they happen, and nip this group of "evildoers" in the bud.

"Good heavens, the situation of immortals in this world is worrying."

Qiu Zhen sighed in his heart, then put down the miscellaneous books and began to browse through medical books.

The Qingmu Pharmacy was divided into front and back courtyards, classes A and B. He was an apprentice in the back courtyard, learning the art of processing medicinal materials. It was usually difficult to read medical books and learn medical skills. Today, with so many medical books in front of him, he felt a sense of happiness.

Once a person is immersed in something, they can't feel the passage of time.

Unconsciously, it was evening, and the light was dim.

"Time really flies!"

Qiu Zhen reluctantly put down the medical books, feeling inexplicably excited in his heart.

As the saying goes, medicine and Daoism are inseparable.

After reading books all afternoon, he had read dozens of medical books, gaining a new understanding of medical theory, medicinal properties, herbal medicines, meridians and Qi, etc. He had greatly broadened his horizons, and vaguely, he had a new understanding of the [Medicine King Five Animal Exercises] and martial arts training.

What excited him even more was that he found a Daoist medical secret method in the medical books – the "Divine Light Diagnosis Method".

The so-called "Divine Light Diagnosis Method" refers to analyzing the "spirit and radiance" emitted from the patient's eyes, and then diagnosing the disease.

Generally speaking.

The "divine light" of a normal person is golden yellow, bright and radiant;

If the divine light is "red-purple", it represents a strong body and energetic spirit, indicating a strong physical body and transcendent wisdom;

If the divine light is "white", dull, absent-minded, it indicates that the person has been sick and weak for a long time;

If the divine light is "dark black", dim, or completely absent, it means that the Qi and blood are depleted and life is withering.

This "Divine Light Diagnosis Method" is based on Qi, guided by light, and takes the spirit as the highest diagnostic method. At a high level, one can diagnose and analyze which meridians are blocked and where the disease is located from the divine light in the eyes alone, which is extremely profound and mysterious.

Perhaps this method focuses on "spirit", which is mysterious and abstruse. It is a true Daoist medical secret method, a secret method for cultivators. The methods and techniques are difficult to express in words, and it is extremely difficult for ordinary doctors to get started.

Unless one's martial arts cultivation reaches a high level, can one understand everything and master this method.

Although Qiu Zhen's immortal Dao cultivation was not high, he awakened the Primordial Spirit Dharma Body, and as soon as he saw the "Divine Light Diagnosis Method", he vaguely felt something.

Seeing that it was getting late, he didn't continue reading, but went out and found the other four apprentices, staring at their eyes.

This action made the four of them a little confused.

Qiu Zhen didn't explain, but was secretly overjoyed.

He actually learned it as soon as he learned it.

The "divine light" in Qian Youcai's eyes was golden yellow, belonging to a healthy ordinary person.

Kang, Liu, and Li were a bit more complicated, with golden light mixed with a bit of "red-purple" and a few strands of "dark black".

Obviously, the three of them practiced martial arts, and their bodies were strong.

As for the "dark black"... the three energetic young men had some spare money, so obviously, they had recently visited the pitiful sisters.

"Wonderful, so this is cultivation, directly pointing to the origin, mysterious and abstruse."

Qiu Zhen, who had learned his skills, felt emotional in his heart. This was the first spell he had learned, and the process was very easy, which made him full of expectations for the future.

With a happy mood, Qiu Zhen went straight out of the courtyard and hurried back to Xiangyang Village.

Not long after, in the Xiangyang small courtyard.

"Creak~"

Qiu Zhen had just pushed open the courtyard door when a white afterimage flew out of the kitchen.

Taking a closer look, it was Bai Zhu.

He saw Bai Zhu holding a fat gray rabbit in his mouth, running happily, and placing it at Qiu Zhen's feet.

"Squeak squeak squeak~"