Chapter 105
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Chapter 105: Birth, Aging, Illness, and Death
Bai Chen looked at Liu Jiaoxue with a slight frown.
Since entering the Shennong Great Forest, Liu Jiaoxue had been following him.
At first, Liu Jiaoxue had revealed her goal.
That was the divine medicine.
“Miss Liu, I have already used that divine medicine, so it doesn’t matter if you come to me.”
Hearing Bai Chen’s words, Liu Jiaoxue’s face turned pale.
As soon as she returned to Lintai, her grandfather had fallen critically ill.
She had stayed close by her grandfather’s side, and only after his condition improved slightly in the past few days did she hurriedly come to find Bai Chen.
But she didn’t expect Bai Chen to act so quickly.
He had already used the divine medicine!
At that moment, Liu Jiaoxue felt a bit lost.
She had pinned her hopes on that divine medicine.
But now that the divine medicine was gone, so was her hope.
Her grandfather would not be cured.
Thinking about this, tears welled up in Liu Jiaoxue’s eyes.
After a moment, she bit her lip and wiped away her tears, gazing at Bai Chen with determination.
“Mr. Bai, I know you must have other methods! Please, I beg you!”
After spending time together in the Shennong Great Forest, she regarded Bai Chen’s skills as almost miraculous.
Even if the divine medicine was no longer available, perhaps Bai Chen had another way to save her grandfather.
Bai Chen looked at Liu Jiaoxue lightly.
“I’m afraid I am powerless.”
Bai Chen still had a lot on his plate, and he didn’t have the time or energy to help others with their illnesses.
After rejecting Liu Jiaoxue, Bai Chen turned and returned to the kitchen, taking out the ginseng essence and other herbs provided by the Zhao family to prepare medicine.
This was the herbal soup he planned to use to help Bai Nian Nian with her health.
“Just the ginseng essence isn’t quite enough; if I could have another herb like this, that would be great.”
Bai Chen shook his head slightly.
But having something was better than having nothing at all.
Nan Yue Ran’s health was already improving, and it was time to make progress with Bai Nian Nian as well.
At that moment, Liu Jiaoxue looked at the ginseng essence in Bai Chen’s hands, and an idea struck her.
“Mr. Bai! My family has a treasure! It’s exactly what you need!”
Hearing Liu Jiaoxue’s words, Bai Chen paused his actions.
“Go ahead and tell me.”
Liu Jiaoxue began to speak:
“I have a precious herb at home! This is a treasure collected by my grandfather when he was young, meant for breaking through to the Grandmaster level.”
“But now that herb isn’t as effective, but I can guarantee that it is very old! Plus, that herb glows!”
Hearing Liu Jiaoxue’s words, Bai Chen’s interest was piqued.
“Oh? You’re not trying to deceive me, are you?”
Liu Jiaoxue quickly shook her head.
“Who would dare deceive Mr. Bai!”
“As long as Mr. Bai helps my grandfather, I will gladly offer that herb to you!”
Bai Chen nodded.
“Take me to see it.”
What Liu Jiaoxue mentioned made him think it might be a vital herb, similar to ginseng essence.
But he guessed it would be much inferior to the divine medicine, probably somewhere between the divine medicine and ginseng essence.
Even this ginseng essence didn’t claim to glow, so Bai Chen became curious about that herb.
Bai Chen glanced at Zhao Ya and said,
“Since you’re here, you might as well come with me. This can be considered your first lesson, and also the first rule of practicing medicine.”
“A doctor does not knock on doors; no profit comes without effort.”
Upon hearing Bai Chen’s words, Zhao Ya froze in place.
She never expected to hear such words from Bai Chen.
But after some thought, she realized it made sense.
In this society, people’s hearts are ultimately treacherous.
Zhao Ya followed Bai Chen to the Liu family.
Zhao Ruilong could walk now, so he didn’t need Zhao Ya to push him around in a wheelchair all day.
However, there was another unexpected person who followed along.
Fang Yu had put his mask back on, but this time it only covered the flawed part of his face.
Feeling a bit shy in front of Bai Chen, Fang Yu said,
“Master Bai!”
Bai Chen sighed inwardly.
“Where is Hu Lin?”
“Master went back to the capital; before he left, he told me to learn medicine from you.”
Hearing Fang Yu’s words, Bai Chen’s mouth twitched.
“This brat Hu Lin didn’t take care of you properly and instead sent you here to me!”
Bai Chen glanced at Zhao Ya and then at Fang Yu, letting out a sigh.
Whether he took one or two along didn’t matter to him.
Since Fang Yu was somewhat related to him, he didn’t mind at all.
But Hu Lin really lived a comfortable life without responsibilities.
“Then, since that’s the case, you can come with me, and I will help remove the blemishes from your face.”
Fang Yu’s face brightened upon hearing Bai Chen’s words.
She had heard her master say that only Bai Chen could help her remove the flaws on her face.
She secretly hoped for this as she followed Bai Chen.
Hearing Bai Chen agree filled her heart with joy.
Bai Chen led Fang Yu and Zhao Ya as they followed Liu Jiaoxue to the Liu family home.
Many people had already gathered at the Liu family, quietly discussing something.
“Ah, it seems the Family Head only has a few days left; it’s truly concerning what will happen to the Liu family afterwards!”
“The key is, after the Family Head is gone, who will take over the position?”
“Is there really no hope for the Family Head? Didn’t Jiaoxue say she would go to Shennong Great Forest to find divine medicine to cure him?”
“Hmph! What can that little girl accomplish? Finding divine medicine? Just getting out of there alive would be a stroke of luck for her!”
“I heard that the second uncle already invited the renowned healer from Jiangnan to treat the Family Head; it should be fine.”
“What! The renowned healer from Jiangnan has been called in? Then it looks like there’s hope! The renowned healer can even bring the dead back from the brink!”
When Liu Jiaoxue arrived with Bai Chen and the others, many people cast strange looks at them.
“Jiaoxue should stay by the Family Head’s side; why is she bringing back outsiders?”
“Ah! Who knows! After the Family Head passes, Jiaoxue will probably have a hard time!”
“Who told her she has no parents? If her parents were alive, the Family Head’s position would have been settled long ago!”
Liu Jiaoxue ignored the whispers of the crowd and directly led them into her grandfather Liu Wensong’s room.
In the small room stood five or six people.
When Liu Jiaoxue entered with Bai Chen and the others, everyone squeezed together even more.
“Dad, tell me who the Family Head passed the position to!”
Liu Jiaoxue’s second uncle, Liu Yunhe, leaned close to Liu Wensong, continuously asking.
Seeing this, Liu Jiaoxue’s expression changed.
“Second Uncle, what are you doing!”
Hearing Liu Jiaoxue’s words, Liu Yunhe turned to her with a sharp expression.
Especially with those slanted eyes, one immediately sensed that he was very calculating.
Bai Chen looked at Liu Wensong lying on the bed.
His gaunt cheeks were hollowed out, and his skin had taken on a loose, waxy appearance.
His eyes were murky and empty, staring blankly at the ceiling.
With just one glance, Bai Chen knew Liu Wensong was on the brink of death.
Beneath that layer of skin, there was already no flesh left; a gentle press would cause it to sink in.
In such a state, even if one could save him, it would not make much difference.
The cycle of birth, aging, sickness, and death is a constant, especially for an ordinary person like him.
