Chapter 36: The Visitor from Afar

  Xue Rang had only wanted to learn more about the "ancient book" from Du Feiyun, broadening his horizons while possibly deepening his understanding and insight into medicine.

  However, as they came into contact with each other for a longer period of time and chatted more, Xue Rang gradually discovered that Du Fei Yun seemed to also understand the art of healing. Not only that, but Du Fei Yun would often say some strange and unheard-of theories, which would often make Xue Rang think deeply about verifying them.

  The result was naturally beyond doubt, Xue Rang, who was curious and puzzled in his heart, finally understood those seemingly strange remarks after deep study and contemplation, hiding such profound medical skills and medical insights.

  As a result, Xue Rang was more and more shocked, and he looked at Du Feiyun with increasing admiration, even suspecting that this young man was a deeply hidden expert in the field of medicine.

  However, thinking of this child's poor family background and his occasional ignorance of some medical knowledge, he had to admit that the kid didn't seem to be a medical genius after all.

  Xue Rang's heart was filled with curiosity, and many profound theories that brought him endless joy lingered in his ears. He valued Du Feiyun even more and grew to love chatting with the young man.

  For nearly half a month, Xue Rang almost went to the Du's house every day and often stayed there for a whole day. Even this famous doctor who was renowned throughout the world would casually stay at the Du's house to freeload meals, savoring the plain tea and simple food from the coarse ceramic bowl, and not forgetting to discuss medicine with Du Feiyun.

  Later, Xue Rang also felt that going to the Du's house every day and even having a meal there was not quite right, so he invited Du Feiyun to his own home for chats every day, and prepared food, tea, and pastries.

  The more time they spent together, the more topics they had to talk about, and their understanding of each other gradually deepened. Du Fei Yun gradually confirmed that Xue Rang's temperament was indeed as he had initially guessed - not particular about worldly etiquette, not concerned with trivial matters, purely acting on instinct, revealing his true nature.

  This kind of person, although may not necessarily be likable to everyone, will absolutely not make people feel disgusted. At least, Du Feiyun is a person who likes this kind of temperament very much, and he also gets along with Xue Rang very closely, quickly becoming friends regardless of age.

  The days passed quietly and fulfilling, time slipped away unnoticed, and soon it was a peaceful month. The old and the young were almost always together studying and discussing medicine, the stone mill in the Du family's small courtyard and the ancient tree at the foot of the Xue family's large courtyard became the places where they chatted and discussed every day.

  In just a month, the two had become extremely close, not to the point of being bosom friends, but still an extraordinary friendship that transcended age. Xue Rang was already skilled in medicine, and after gaining many profound insights into medical theories from Du Fei Yun, his understanding of medicine and pharmacology reached new heights, and he benefited greatly.

  Du Feiyun was originally clever and had an excellent memory. In this one month, he followed Xue Rang to learn medical skills. Xue Rang answered every question and explained patiently. As a result, in just one short month, Du Feiyun learned too many medical skills and became the biggest beneficiary.

  Du Feiyun now possesses the foundation of Lie Shan's medical classics and has also learned many medical techniques from Xue Rang, in terms of medical skills, he is not inferior to some experienced and skilled doctors.

  Just yesterday, Xue Rang surprisingly suggested that Du Feiyun go to Hui Chun Tang for a diagnosis and start practicing medicine. Du Feiyun was somewhat surprised by this, but after understanding the reason behind it, he was naturally grateful.

  Even if he had over a thousand taels of silver in savings, it would soon be used up, and he couldn't go out to gather herbs for money either, nor did he have a job or income, so his savings naturally dwindled with no replenishment.

  Xue Rang suggested that he go to Hui Chun Tang for a consultation, on the one hand to help him improve his medical skills, and on the other hand also to solve his income problem. After all, Xue Rang's salary for him was twice that of his three apprentices, with a monthly salary of eighty taels of silver.

  Moreover, if the patient had gifts of silver and money to offer, they were all given to Du Feiyun. Such treatment was something that none of Xue Reng's three disciples had ever enjoyed.

  He bore in mind Xue Reng's kindness, and Du Feiyun was not a hypocritical person, so he readily agreed. From the previous day on, Du Feiyun began to go to Huichuntang every day to see patients and diagnose their illnesses.

  Suddenly, a young whippersnapper like you appears to treat illnesses, many patients naturally have their doubts, so they are unwilling to accept Du Feiyun treating them.

  However, when the person seeking medical attention learned from the mouth of Hui Chun Tang's partner and doctor that this young man was Xue Shen Yi's closed disciple, the worries and doubts in his heart gradually dissipated.

  For these, Du Feiyun did not argue and had to admit by default. In his heart, he also understood that this was Xue Rang's intention to instruct the partners and doctors of Hui Chun Tang to say so, with the purpose of maintaining support for him.

  In his heart, Du Feiyun was grateful for Xue Rang's help and made up his mind to work hard to study medicine and cure more people. Of course, the main goal is to earn more silver coins as soon as possible, gather those 35 kinds of medicinal materials, and refine the Chi Yun Dan to treat his mother's illness.

  If things go on like this, perhaps after a year or two, Qianjiang City will have another generation of famous doctors, talented young people, and stories about talented doctors. Du Feiyun may also become a famous doctor in Qianjiang City for one or two years, until he earns enough silver and accumulates medicine materials to refine the Chi Yun Dan.

  Unfortunately, however, things are unpredictable and no one can foresee the future.

  Tonight, Du Fei Yun finished his breakfast and returned to his room early, as usual, to start his cultivation. For so many years, he had never been lazy, diligently cultivating every day without interruption.

  When he circulated the yuan force in his body, after walking through the twelve major meridians for two cycles, it was already the second watch of the night. At this time, the entire Qianjiang City was quiet, with the moon hanging high in the sky, and almost everyone had entered their dreams.

  However, some people did not fall asleep. On the contrary, with the protection of night, this was the best time for them to take action.

  Outside the wall of Du's small courtyard, which was over ten feet high, three figures in black clothes emerged from the shadows and crept to the foot of the wall under the hazy moonlight.

  All three of them were robust and young, moving with extraordinary agility without making any noise or rustling sound, obviously they were all cultivators who had entered the path of cultivation.

  Three people came to the foot of the wall, gathered together and whispered to each other, making a plan.

  "Fourth brother, are you certain that half-breed is living here?" One of the three men, a tall and robust young man who seemed to be the leader, spoke up first.

  "Big brother, absolutely no mistake! Yesterday I saw that bastard appear on Qianjiang Avenue and followed him all the way here. Even if he turned to ashes, I wouldn't forget, so I can be sure, he lives right here!" The speaker was a young man standing on the left side of the leading man, his voice still sounding childish, seemingly quite young.

  The young man who was in charge nodded slightly and then whispered something to the two people beside him.

  "Fourth brother, you've just recently advanced to the Refining Qi stage and are currently the weakest. Be careful to protect yourself later on. Your goal is to sweep the array, don't let that bastard and his family escape."

  "9th junior brother, you will soon join me in using our full strength to kill that mongrel. We must make sure it's a one-hit kill. This Thousand Rivers City is full of hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and since we're sneaking out on our own, we absolutely cannot afford to delay or linger. If we stir up trouble, we'll definitely be punished when we return to the sect."

  "Got it, big brother." The slender young man on the left nodded in response, his eyes shifting to gaze within the courtyard walls, a fierce killing intent brewing in his gaze.

  "Understood, Sixth Brother!" The middle-aged man on the right also nodded hastily in response. However, this person seemed to not take tonight's action too seriously and smiled lightly as he said: "Sixth Brother, that mongrel is only at the Qi Refining stage, you can easily kill him with one hand tied behind your back, no need to be so cautious, right?"

  "Besides, even if we cause trouble, is there anyone in Qianjiang City who would dare to make things difficult for us? My father is the head of our sect, so Sixth Brother, you don't have to worry about being punished by the sect's rules. Even if something happens, I'll help speak up for you."

  The ninth junior brother seemed to be in a carefree state, and the man who was called the sixth senior brother also smiled lightly and thanked his junior brother for his help, saying that he would repay him heavily in the future. However, when this person looked at the courtyard wall, his eyes seemed somewhat solemn.

  Because he knew that the person he was going to kill tonight was absolutely not as simple as he seemed on the surface.

  The three of them quickly came to an agreement and immediately jumped up at the same time, like ghosts crossing over a wall more than one zhang high, and then lightly landed in the small courtyard. The movements of the three were very agile and did not make any noise.

  The leader stood still, urging the yuan force to increase his hearing, and listened carefully to the movements in the rooms ahead. Before long, he identified the room where the target was located and signaled with his eyes for Ninth Brother to follow him to kill. As for the youngest Fourth Brother, he stayed in place without moving, as a reserve and to cover their retreat.

  Two people slightly bent their legs, with the soles of their feet on the ground, and then shot out like sharp arrows, instantly covering a distance of three zhang and landing in front of one of the houses.

  Just as the two were about to summon their own flying swords, they suddenly felt a wave of scorching heat and a fierce aura rushing towards them, filling their vision with a deep crimson hue.

  A dull thud.

  The two had just lifted their heads when they saw the wooden door in front of them shatter from the inside, and a massive fist condensed from scarlet flames came crashing towards them.