Chapter 54: Chapter 54 The Challenge from Baicaotang
Because he needed to remove the poison and treat the Wolf King's illness, as well as refine the Marrow-Washing Pill, Xiao Yi decided to temporarily close the clinic for a day and calm down to carefully consider the treatment plan.
So, he wrote the words "Closed for One Day" on the small blackboard outside the clinic and then turned around and entered Jishitang.
However, just as Xiao Yi stepped into the house, the sound of a car braking came from the door.
Xiao Yi slowly swept with his spiritual consciousness and saw a familiar Audi A8.
"The Chu family," Xiao Yi couldn't help frowning.
Sure enough, a moment later, Chu Wenjie took the lead and entered Jishitang. Behind him was an old man who bore some resemblance to Chu Baihuai. However, the gloomy look on his face was even more pronounced than that of Chu Baihuai.
Chu Wenjie strode up to Xiao Yi's side, slapped the table, and shouted, "Xiao Yi, you really don't know when to stop. You were lucky last time that we didn't punish you for practicing medicine without a license. How dare you take away the treasure of our Chu family's Baicaotang? Be sensible and hand it over quickly. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi smiled at the corner of his mouth. He flicked a silver needle in his hand, and it shot out quickly and landed between the fingers of Chu Wenjie. With a "zheng" sound, it nailed into the wooden tabletop, and the tail of the needle kept vibrating.
"Ah!" Chu Wenjie was so scared that a layer of cold sweat broke out all over his body, and he quickly withdrew his hand.
"In Jishitang, I won't tolerate your shouting. If you dare to slap the table again, the consequence will be worse," Xiao Yi took a sip of tea and said calmly. From beginning to end, he didn't even lift his eyelids.
"You..." Chu Wenjie's fair face instantly turned red, and a thick layer of hatred appeared on his face.
"Wenjie, step back!" The old man behind Chu Wenjie finally spoke up to stop him. He took a step towards Xiao Yi and said, "Doctor Xiao, I've long heard of you."
Xiao Yi glanced at him and smiled, "I presume you are the master of Baicaotang, Doctor Chu Baiyang. I've also heard of you. It's true that I've been missed by your dear grandson and younger brother for a long time."
Chu Baiyang's face froze, but he always suppressed the anger in his heart and slowly said, "Wenjie is young, and Baihuai is reckless. They may have offended Doctor Xiao in many ways. I'm here to apologize to Doctor Xiao on their behalf."
"Hehe," Xiao Yi smiled slightly and said, "It's nothing, nothing."
Upon hearing this, the corners of Chu Baiyang's mouth twitched violently. Over the years, relying on the prestige of Baicaotang, a century-old brand in Haicheng, the Chu family could almost walk unhindered in Haicheng. With Chu Baiyang's status and position, this was the first time he had spoken to someone so humbly. Who would have thought that this arrogant young Chinese medicine doctor didn't even move his buttocks and just casually said "It's nothing"?
This made Chu Baiyang almost explode with anger. However, thinking of the purpose of his visit, Chu Baiyang still suppressed his anger and slowly said, "Doctor Xiao, I wouldn't come to you if I didn't have something to discuss. This time, I want to discuss with you the matter of the Centennial Lingzhi King that you took from Baicaotang."
After Chu Baiyang finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Yi's reaction. However, the latter's face remained calm, unchanged. He slowly sipped his tea and didn't say a word.
The corners of Chu Baiyang's mouth twitched again, and he continued, "The Centennial Lingzhi King was originally the treasure of our Baicaotang and has become a symbol of Baicaotang. I hope that Doctor Xiao can give me some face and return it to Baicaotang. We at Baicaotang will also do our best to compensate Doctor Xiao for your losses."
Xiao Yi smiled faintly and finally put down the teacup, saying, "So it's about this. Unfortunately, I can't return it to you."
"Why?" Chu Baiyang suddenly shouted.
"Because I've already used it as medicine," Xiao Yi said with a smile.
"You, you actually used the Centennial Lingzhi King?" Chu Baiyang's brows twitched violently, and he almost wailed like he had lost his parents. That Lingzhi King was the most precious thing in Chu Baiyang's life. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been regarded as the treasure of Baicaotang and treasured for decades. But this brat in front of him, without knowing his limits, used it as medicine. Chu Baiyang felt so angry that his eyes went black, and he swayed, almost falling down.
"Herbs are originally used as medicine, not like ancestral tablets. Do you really want to enshrine them? Making the best use of things is the right way," Xiao Yi glanced at Chu Baiyang's heartbroken look and said disapprovingly.
"You, you're simply wasting precious things and don't know your place!" Chu Baiyang trembled all over and pointed at Xiao Yi, shouting in a trembling voice.
Xiao Yi sneered. In his heart, that Centennial Lingzhi King was probably fortunate to have been used as the main medicine for the Marrow-Strengthening and Bone-Toughening Pill, which had maximized its effect. In the world today, what could better reflect the value of the Centennial Lingzhi King than the Marrow-Strengthening and Bone-Toughening Pill?
"Xiao Yi, remember this. Baicaotang won't let you go. I, Chu Baiyang, will remember you!" Chu Baiyang's eyes were bloodshot, and he pointed at Xiao Yi fiercely.
"I'll be waiting for you anytime," Xiao Yi cupped his hands and said indifferently.
"Good, very good! In a dozen days, it will be the day of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association Exchange Meeting. You must go," Chu Baiyang flicked his sleeves and said viciously.
Xiao Yi smiled, "Naturally. I've already received the gilded invitation. I think I'll have the opportunity to have a friendly exchange with Doctor Chu then."
"Hmph!" Chu Baiyang's old eyes were gloomy, and he let out a cold snort.
Chu Wenjie, who was standing aside, couldn't stand it anymore. He stuck out his neck, stood in front of Xiao Yi, and shouted, "Xiao Yi, don't be too arrogant. My grandfather has been immersed in traditional Chinese medicine for more than fifty years. The number of years he has used needles is several times more than your age. He is a famous Fast Needle King in Haicheng. Even the city leaders have all sought my grandfather for treatment. Who do you think you are to talk big?"
"Wenjie, shut up! Let's go!" Chu Baiyang didn't stop his grandson until he had finished speaking. With his hands behind his back, he strode towards the door.
Chu Wenjie gave Xiao Yi a fierce look and unwillingly followed his grandfather into the car.
"Grandfather, why don't we teach him a lesson now?" Chu Wenjie whispered as he got into the car.
Xiao Yi had excellent hearing and naturally heard everything.
"Hmph, dealing with him now would only cause him temporary pain. You know, if you want to completely destroy a person, you have to defeat him completely in the field where he is most proud," Chu Baiyang said viciously.
"But isn't this letting him off too easily?" Chu Wenjie actually refuted his grandfather for the first time.
The Audi car slowly started and drove away in the dusk.
"Hmph, old man. At that time, we'll see who defeats whom," Xiao Yi sneered in his heart.
After Chu Baiyang and his grandson left, Xiao Yi didn't pay too much attention to their visit. He locked the door of the clinic and continued to think about the Wolf King's illness. Finally, he took out a pen and paper and carefully wrote down several treatment plans. Then, he carefully considered and weighed the pros and cons.
It wasn't until he had developed a plan that satisfied him that Xiao Yi put down the pen and paper and returned to his room.
He activated the Eight Trigrams Fire God Spirit-Gathering Formation, set up the stove, and threw the remaining Centennial Polygonum Multiflorum from last time into the alchemy cauldron. He calmed his mind and began to refine the Marrow-Washing Pill.
This time, refining the Marrow-Washing Pill was even more 得心应手 than last time. Three hours later, when Xiao Yi opened the alchemy cauldron, he was satisfied to obtain a Marrow-Washing Pill that was shaped like a baby.
Moreover, the quality was still at the first level and fifth grade, which made Xiao Yi overjoyed. The better the quality of the Marrow-Washing Pill, the greater the chance of treating the Wolf King.
Carefully putting the Marrow-Washing Pill into a small jade bottle, Xiao Yi also prepared more than a hundred silver needles, ranging from short and thin one-inch fine needles to thick and long three-inch large needles. There were even a few specially made by Xiao Yi, which were thick and long, almost comparable to the Nine Needles of the Yellow Emperor in ancient times.
Then, according to the prescription in his mind, Xiao Yi grabbed a dose of herbs, wrapped them in kraft paper, and put them in his bedroom together.
By the time all these preparations were done, it was already past the You hour (5 - 7 p.m.).
Xiao Yi called Xiaoyue, but she still said that she would stay at her classmate's house at night.
Xiao Yi told her to be careful and pay attention to safety, and Xiaoyue happily agreed.
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Yi had dinner by himself. Then he thought of Ying Ruo's traditional Chinese medicine. He had only prescribed a three-day dose for her at that time, and it should be gone by now. He might as well go and see her tonight.
Thinking of this, Xiao Yi drove Jia Rulong's BMW and headed straight for Kaixuan Villa. He didn't call Shu Wan and Ying Ruo along the way, and his car drove directly into the villa gate.
The servants naturally recognized Xiao Yi. They quickly helped Xiao Yi park the car and warmly wanted to lead him into the building.
Xiao Yi waved his hand and smiled, "I'll go in by myself. Where is your Miss Shu now?"
"Okay, Doctor Xiao. Miss Shu is currently at the rooftop swimming pool," the servants replied respectfully.
Xiao Yi waved his hand and went up to the rooftop by himself.
The lights there were dim, but he could still see a graceful figure swimming like a fish in the swimming pool.
Xiao Yi didn't make a sound. He quietly picked a rattan chair and sat down to enjoy Shu Wan swimming towards him from a distance.
However, when Shu Wan was almost close, Xiao Yi suddenly realized that the beauty in the swimming pool was completely naked and was swimming in the nude.
This discovery almost made Xiao Yi fall into the swimming pool. He had originally wanted to give Shu Wan a surprise quietly, but he didn't expect to put himself in such an embarrassing situation.
However, if he slipped away secretly at this time, he would seem like a coward. So Xiao Yi simply sat there and admired this rare sight.
Shu Wan in the pool naturally also discovered Xiao Yi at this moment.
Surprise, joy, shyness, and various expressions quickly changed on Shu Wan's face. Finally, it settled on a charming look.
As if she didn't see Xiao Yi at all, Shu Wan continued to stretch her body and swim. Her jade-like back, slender waist, and long legs brought an extreme allure with every stroke.
Swimming unhurriedly to the other side of the pool, Shu Wan parted the water, suddenly held onto the ladder, and gracefully got out of the water.
Her perfect naked back, under the embellishment of the moonlight and the lights, made Xiao Yi feel an unreal beauty.
She directly put on a bathrobe and walked gracefully towards Xiao Yi. With bare feet and wet hair, she was like a water nymph emerging from the water.