Chapter 414: Chapter 410: The Young Calf is Not Afraid of the Tiger

Treatment is certainly possible.

Qin Liuxi was clear about this but did not speak outrightly, saying, “With age, the internal organs begin to decline. Treatment is indeed possible, but it may take longer time and recovery might be slower, since this illness has been dragged out for a while.”

“Dragged out?” Dongyang Marquis responded, “That shouldn’t be the case; I sought military doctors and some well-known doctors once there were issues with my legs.”

“Why has it worsened then? It seems the medicine was not fitting the disease.” Qin Liuxi smiled and asked, “General, these chronic cold legs of yours are caused by the environmental climate and your lack of meticulous care and maintenance. I suppose the place where you usually reside is quite damp?”

The old servant hesitated to speak and didn’t say more, just glancing at Dongyang Marquis.

Dongyang Marquis pursed his lips and said, “I live near the East Sea, close to Linhai, and often participate in naval battles and troop training. I’d like to take care, but there’s simply no way.”

He rubbed his legs and looked down, “If I meticulously took care of myself, it would mean neglecting troop training. As the proverb goes ‘a lazy army breeds failure’, and given that you recognize me as an old general, you should understand the responsibilities I bear. If I were to lounge and recuperate, the troops would degrade, and when water bandits and pirates attack, we wouldn’t be able to defend—bringing disaster to the common people.”

Upon hearing this, those present immediately showed their respect.

Is it not these soldiers and officers at the frontlines who keep the threats outside our national borders that bring peace and stability? It’s because of their burdens that we enjoy our lives in peace.

“General’s righteousness is grand.” Qin Liuxi stood up, saluted Dongyang Marquis with a Taoist ceremony, and continued, “Although the General says this, there are solutions that meet both needs. You inevitably need rest, and all you need to do is take good care of yourself before resting daily, and besides, maintaining health is not something accomplished overnight but day by day. Just like how one shouldn’t drink too much or always eat heavily, it requires diligence. Without care, it’ll only degenerate.”

“Talking about your legs, as a naval officer you’re constantly around water, and the damp and cold seep into your channels, yet you do not properly nourish and support your base. This is indeed problematic. Furthermore, you’ve consulted countless famous doctors without success. I presume the prescriptions have mainly aimed to expel wind and relieve superficial symptoms?”

Dongyang Marquis breathed somewhat urgently, nodding, “That is indeed the case.”

“Just now I also thought about expelling wind to relieve these symptoms, isn’t this the right method?” an old doctor surnamed Liu asked, puzzled, “If the wind evil is dispersed, wouldn’t the symptoms disperse too?”

All eyes turned keenly towards Qin Liuxi.

Qin Liuxi then asked, “Let me ask you, repeatedly relieving the surface wind, does it damage the vital essence?”

“This…”

“Certainly, it causes damage. Repeatedly expelling surface wind harms the vital essence. What’s essential is to fortify the foundation and nourish the Yuan,” Dr. Mao stroked his beard, “Vital essence is equivalent to a person’s essence and blood; if vital essence is harmed, the essence and blood diminish, and thus relieving the wind on the surface is futile.”

Qin Liuxi smiled and raised his thumb, “Dr. Mao’s insight is profound.”

Dr. Mao shook his head and bitterly smiled, “Had you not reminded me, I wouldn’t have thought of it either. No wonder when I took the General’s pulse, it felt like the essence was weak and obstructed. I only considered the root causes of the arthritis but overlooked this aspect.”

“If you do not nourish properly and fail to supplement the damaged vital essence, even iron-clad men would be eroded by the harsh elements,” Qin Liuxi said, “That’s why I said, General, that your illness has become severe because of your own actions; the people around you have also been neglectful.”

The old servant’s face was full of shame.

People on Dongyang Marquis’ side were all impressed by Qin Liuxi’s perspective—it’s really like the fearlessness of a newbie, daring to say that Marquis made it worse. You’re the first!

If his lordship gets angry, your little neck wouldn’t suffice.

Dongyang Marquis wasn’t offended at all; instead, he felt refreshed and burst into hearty laughter, saying, “You are right in rebuking me. Now, tell me, how should this be treated?”

What’s the harm in scolding? She spoke with such clarity and authority about her illness, it comforted him deeply, knowing at least what was truly wrong, wasn’t it?

“For treatment, I would use the acupuncture technique of Mountain Fire Burning to dispel the cold and detoxify you…”

“Mountain Fire Burning?” Dr. Mao shivered and hurriedly said, “Junior Temple Master, I wonder if we could watch from the side.”

As soon as he said this, he realized that his request might seem excessive. After all, such acupuncture techniques were about heritage, and he wasn’t their disciple, which was quite shameless.

However, Qin Liuxi said, “Of course, this isn’t some profound secret. If you wish to watch, then watch.”

The doctors immediately became very excited.

Dongyang Marquis was surprised and said, “The Junior Temple Master does not conceal it; some famous doctors wouldn’t readily teach their techniques.”

“That’s why I can’t become a famous doctor.” Qin Liuxi playfully winked and smiled, “I am from the Mystic Sect, promoting medicine through the Tao. As for acupuncture, there’s nothing that cannot be taught. The more people who learn it, the more people can be saved. All these are great kindness and merit. I am earning it.”

Dongyang Marquis and his entourage began to feel a flush of embarrassment, especially the young soldier who first berated Qin Liuxi as a rascal.

How selfless he is.

Even the doctors had their realizations.

“Besides acupuncture to dispel cold and clear meridians, pair it with Divine Effect Huangqi Soup with added cinnamon to drink, and after four applications of the medicine, numbness and wind evil will be eliminated,” Qin Liuxi continued.

“Divine Effect Huangqi Soup is mainly for treating numbness all over the body and dispelling liver wind. It’s also fitting for the symptoms,” Doctor Huang in the audience said.

The old servant anxiously asked, “So, these two things can cure it?”

Dongyang Marquis also looked eagerly at Qin Liuxi; it sounded quite simple, so perhaps he indeed dragged it out too long by himself.

“Of course not,” Qin Liuxi said. “As mentioned earlier and also by Dr. Mao, essential vitality has been harmed. You must solidify the foundation and nourish the Yuan. Thus, I will concoct a pill for you, the Youthful Pill. After a month of treatment, a full recovery will be seen.”

Dongyang Marquis was overjoyed.

Even his guard asked excitedly, “After recovery, does that mean the old general can continue to lead and train soldiers?”

“Of course, he can after recovery; otherwise, why call it a recovery.” Qin Liuxi gave him a glance and said, “But once recovered, you can’t neglect it as before. After all, you are of a certain age, and elder folks should take care of their health. Being well-maintained allows you to last longer, doesn’t it? If you remain carefree like the young, disregarding everything, this condition could trigger a stroke directly. A minor stroke is one thing, but a severe one could be fatal.”

Dongyang Marquis laughed heartily, “As long as it’s cured, I’ll do as you say.”

“Good, once you’ve recuperated, I’ll prescribe a medicine bath to dispel the cold and strengthen your body. Since you live in Linhai, where the moisture and cold dampness are heavy, you should also take the Peace Formula…” Qin Liuxi’s eyes darted and looked at Doctor Mao, saying, “I mean, get those Yangrong Pills from Changsheng Hall. It would be good for you to buy some and consume them too.”

The old servant in delight said, “Is this a doctor from Changsheng Hall? Yangrong Pills are not easy to purchase!”

Doctor Mao said meaningfully, “A prescription opened by the Junior Temple Master is naturally easy to get.”

After all, she concocted them herself, and she didn’t mind stocking fewer, selling as many as there were, and if they ran out, people should come to her for more!