Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 442 Xu Jiaorong

Jinshan Temple, downstream of the Yangtze River.

At this time, Jinshan Temple was surrounded by clouds and mist, and the small island it was on was faintly visible in the clouds and mist. The temple buildings that were occasionally revealed were solemn and dignified, making Jinshan Temple seem like a fairyland hidden in the Yangtze River.

At this moment, in the main hall of Jinshan Temple, Fahai, who was kneeling in front of the Buddha, slowly opened his eyes, and a faint golden light flashed in his eyes.

He converted to Buddhism at a young age and received the mantle of the previous abbot of Jinshan Temple, so his cultivation speed was extremely fast. Now, only a short time has passed since he left Linjiang City, but his cultivation has already improved again.

“Buddha, since you have not given your disciple any hints, then you agree with your disciple’s beliefs.”

"The demons of this world are indeed all creatures that bring chaos to all living beings."

Fahai remained calm, but in his eyes, a flame seemed to flicker, rapidly transforming into an endless sea of ​​fire that threatened to destroy everything.

And in Fahai's ears, he seemed to hear screams of pain and despair.

In a daze, Fahai seemed to have returned to the village that was burning with fire. He looked helplessly and fearfully at the rat demon wearing gray armor, with strong muscles, who was grinning and biting off a villager's head.

Fahai still remembered that when he witnessed that bloody scene, he couldn't even chant Amitabha's name anymore. If it weren't for his master, the previous abbot of Jinshan Temple, saving him...
The flames in Fahai's eyes continued to rise, but the unwavering will contained within them was like gold refined by fire, impossible to shake.

"Linjiang City, the Niu family?"

"Master! Master!"

Just then, a young voice called out from outside the gate behind Fahai, growing louder as it approached.

"Master, a letter has arrived from the Duke's Mansion. It's from the old Duke inviting you to the capital for a meeting!"

The young novice monk who ran in had a big smile on his face, as if he was also proud of it. After all, it was the Duke's mansion, and it was extremely difficult for others to even see the old Duke, let alone be invited.

Upon hearing this, Fahai remained expressionless as he slowly rose to his feet, letting out a barely perceptible sigh.

Three days later in Suzhou, Niu Yi handed the prescription to the somewhat ragged man across the street, while Xiao Qing, who was standing nearby, also handed him the wrapped medicinal herbs.

"Boil the herbs mentioned in this prescription together, and take it three times a day, morning, noon, and night. The illness should be cured in just two or three days."

Upon hearing this, the man nodded gratefully and bowed to the two people in front of him to express his thanks.

"Yes, thank you, Dr. Niu! Thank you, Miss Xiaoqing!"

With the news of the beggar woman's poisoning spreading recently, the name of the young doctor Niu Yi and his miraculous 'elixirs' also became widely known.

Somehow, Niu Yi's reputation spread far and wide in Suzhou, and he was now known as the son of a family of renowned doctors who could cure all diseases.

Niu Yi knew that it was the person next to him who had been spreading these rumors, but what he was hearing now was vastly different from what Xiao Qing had been saying.

Perhaps Xiaoqing wanted to play a prank and get revenge for what happened before, but she didn't expect that once the word got out, it would become uncontrollable and increasingly mythical. He had seen this kind of thing countless times before, so he was used to it.

The so-called legend is formed through this kind of passing on. And in the past three days, with Niu Yi joining the team, the speed of Baohetang's free clinic has also increased significantly, and there are no longer long queues every day.

Even so, many people still come to seek medical treatment every day. This is the first time in many years that someone in Suzhou has provided free medical services. This is a great thing. If you have any discomfort, you can go and see a doctor for free.

Moreover, Dr. Xu of Baohetang was a renowned doctor recognized by even the prefect, and Dr. Niu, though young, was said to possess miraculous medical skills. Naturally, many people were unwilling to miss this opportunity, and would come to see him if they felt even slightly unwell.

Niu Yi had no objection to it. Even if there were no merits to be gained in this world, he was willing to treat and save these people.

Just like Xu Xian, he was willing to do this because he had witnessed the suffering of the people. This doctor, who lost his parents at a young age and was raised by his sister and brother-in-law, was also a kind-hearted person.

Perhaps seeing those people's smiles would make Xu Xian genuinely happy.
Speaking of which, Niu Yi greatly admires Xu Xian's sister Xu Jiaorong and brother-in-law Li Gongfu. These two devoted themselves to teaching Xu Xian, which is why he is the Doctor Xu he is today.

Especially Xu Jiaorong, a kind-hearted woman who is virtuous, capable of managing a household.

Including Xu Xian and his unborn child with Bai Suzhen, Xu Shilin, two generations of the Xu family have all been carefully cared for and painstakingly taught by her, and have been taught so well that she is even better than Mencius' mother in the past.

After Niu Yi handed the prescription to the man, who expressed his gratitude repeatedly, the next beggar, leaning on a bamboo cane, quickly stepped forward and chuckled:
"Dr. Niu, my stomach has been feeling a bit uncomfortable lately. Could you please take a look and see if there's anything wrong with it?"

"Okay, please sit down."

Niu Yi nodded with a smile, but Xiao Qing rolled her eyes in disdain. She had seen this beggar several times before; he would come to see her for treatment from time to time.

But if we're talking about illness, this person doesn't have any problems. Yet, he always feels that his body is weak and insists on having Xu Xian examine him. And this Guangyi Daoist in front of him doesn't seem to care and always examines this person.

There are actually quite a few people like this. Xiaoqing has seen a lot lately; there are many shameless people like the one in front of her.

In Xiaoqing's opinion, some people are not worth pitying, especially some shameless beggars who become beggars purely out of laziness!

"What? That kid surnamed Niu is from the Yulin Hall in Linjiang City?!"

The leader suddenly stood up, looking at the two people, one fat and one thin, in disbelief.

The previous plan was proposed by these two, and today they have sent this message again.

"That's right, the head of the association, the one with the reassurance pill and the formula for the Black Jade Ointment, the one we sent invitations to earlier."

The fat man nodded with a wry smile.

"I learned about this by accident. Apparently, a patient asked about it, and that guy surnamed Niu told me on his own initiative."

"I don't know what this kid is up to. If he really is from Yulin Hall, he should be here for our invitation, but he ended up with Xu Xian instead."

He stood up, his expression shifting between light and shadow as he looked outside, his mind racing with thoughts. After a moment, he slowly began to speak.

"It seems we should send an invitation to this Doctor Niu and invite him to sit at the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors' gathering."

(End of this chapter)