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Elder Li instructed Qingfeng to set up a long wooden frame in the courtyard, spread out a large oilcloth, and lay out the herbs he had brought to dry.

Tao'er leaned over for a look, and wow, there were at least thirty or forty kinds of medicinal herbs, some of which she recognized and some of which she didn't.

Ayan was chasing a butterfly in the courtyard when he saw Elder Li handling herbs. He immediately dropped the butterfly and ran over, standing next to the wooden frame, his eyes sparkling as he stared at the strangely shaped roots and bark.

"Grandpa Li, what kind of herb is this?" Ayan pointed to a few dried leaves with his little finger.

Elder Li glanced down at it and said with a smile, "This is mugwort, which can dispel dampness and cold."

"Oh!" Ayan nodded as if he understood, then pointed to a dark, indistinct object next to him, "What about this?"

This looks like tree bark.

"This is tree bark, called Eucommia ulmoides, which can nourish the liver and kidneys and strengthen muscles and bones."

"What about this one?"

What are these red, little grains?

"These are goji berries; they're good for your eyes."

"What are these small, clustered, vermilion fruits?"

"This is Sichuan peppercorn, it's for removing dampness..."

Ayan asked one question after another, like a chirping little sparrow.

Anyone else would have been annoyed by the questions, but Elder Li showed no impatience whatsoever. Instead, he explained everything to him in detail.

When they get to an interesting part, they'll pick it up and let Ayan smell and touch it.

Tao'er stood under the eaves watching this scene, and couldn't help but smile.

After asking about all the herbs, Ayan suddenly stood up, his little face full of seriousness. With his hands behind his back, he said in a precocious manner, "Grandpa Li, you are so amazing. You know so much and know everything."

He resembles the celestial deity Laozi.

Elder Li was amused and burst into laughter. He was about to ask the little fellow how he knew about Laozi.

To everyone's surprise, Ayan added, "However, my sister Tao'er is even more amazing than you."

Elder Li's laughter stopped abruptly, and a look of surprise appeared on his face.

He put down the herbs in his hand, turned around and looked at Ayan, his tone filled with curiosity: "Oh?"

Ah Yan, why do you think your sister Tao'er is better than me?

"Does your sister Tao'er also know medicine?"

Ayan nodded vigorously, his face full of pride: "That's right!"

My sister Tao'er is a doctor; she's very skilled.

Previously, Brother Chen suffered a very serious injury and fainted. No matter how much we called him, we couldn't wake him up.

There were no doctors at the time, but my sister Tao'er saved his life!

"And last time I had a high fever, it was Sister Tao who cured me."

Elder Li frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping over Young Master Chen not far away before returning to Ayan's face: "What kind of injury did your brother Ayan suffer?"

Ayan tilted his head and thought for a moment, then stretched out his little hand and gestured to his chest: "Here, I was cut by a knife, a very long cut, and a lot of blood flowed out."

Sister Tao sewed it up for him, and then Brother Achen got better.

These are all things that Brother Chen told him, so he definitely wouldn't lie to him. He even asked Sister Tao'er about it later, and Sister Tao'er didn't deny it!

Li Chang's expression remained impassive, but his heart was in turmoil.

Today, Miss Tao asked him to examine Young Master Chen's injuries. The knife wound cut diagonally from his right shoulder to his left rib, so deep that the bone was visible. It was a miracle that he survived.

Moreover, he could tell that it was indeed poisonous, although he was now much better.

He originally thought that someone close to Xiao Yi had used some excellent wound medicine or antidote to save him, but he never expected that it was this little girl, Tao'er, who had healed him.

Moreover, what this little boy Ayan said just now is the same as what he saw.

Furthermore, it was Tao'er who cured Ayan's high fever, which further proves that the child was not lying.

This girl, Tao'er, seems quite extraordinary; she must possess medical skills, but she doesn't want others to know.

Ah Yan was just a simple-minded child who didn't guard against this old man, so he blurted everything out.

Elder Li had an idea in his mind at this moment.

He patted Ayan's head casually and said with a smile, "Your sister Tao'er is indeed amazing."

Okay, go go play with her. Grandpa still needs to dry the medicine.

Ayan grunted in agreement and skipped away.

Elder Li watched the little guy's retreating figure, his gaze darkening as if deep in thought.

In the afternoon, Elder Li found a moment to come to Tao'er.

Tao'er was preparing some ingredients in the kitchen when she heard footsteps. She turned around and saw Elder Li. She smiled and wiped her hands, "Uncle Li, what's wrong?"

Is something missing?

"Nothing's missing, nothing's missing." Elder Li waved his hand with a smile and sat down on a low stool at the kitchen door.

His tone was as casual as if he were having a friendly chat, "Miss Peach, I have something to ask you."

"What is it?"

You said.

Elder Li looked at her with a smile, his gaze kind yet scrutinizing: "I heard from Ayan that you treated Young Master Chen's previous injuries?"

Tao'er paused in her movements, her heart skipping a beat.

That old fox, as expected, suspected the origins of the thousand-year-old ginseng and the snow lotus from Tianshan, and actually went to ask Ayan about them...

It seems I'll have to teach that silly kid a lesson in the future, so he won't tell everyone everything.

Fortunately, Elder Li is not a bad person.

She remained expressionless, smiling as she shook her head: "Hey, Uncle Li, don't listen to Ayan's nonsense."

The child is young and doesn't understand things, so he tends to exaggerate.

I just gave it a haphazard treatment; what kind of medical treatment is that?

"But I examined Young Master Chen's injuries today."

The knife wound was extremely deep, and the fact that it could be stitched up to that extent indicates it couldn't have been done haphazardly.

Ordinary doctors don't have this skill.

Tao'er inwardly groaned, but on the surface she still smiled and said, "There was no other way. Saving lives is urgent. It was late at night and there was nowhere to find a doctor."

I had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

To be honest, my hands were shaking at the time, and I had no idea if it would work.

It can only be said that Young Master Chen is lucky; even the King of Hell refused to take him.

I was just trying anything as a last resort, and by sheer luck, I managed to save the person's life.

"It's probably because Young Master Chen has a good constitution that he managed to pull through."

Elder Li stroked his beard, his gaze lingering on Tao'er's face for a moment.

This girl speaks so succinctly, seemingly saying everything, but in reality saying nothing at all.

Moreover, the more she tries to deny it, the more it shows that she is unwilling to reveal her medical knowledge.

Elder Li smiled and said, "Miss Tao'er is truly kind-hearted."

I ask these questions not out of any other reason than out of curiosity.

Since she was unwilling to say more, there was no point in him asking any further.

Tao'er secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Elder Li showed no sign of leaving and changed the subject: "Then, if I may be so bold as to ask another question, how did you obtain that thousand-year-old ginseng and that Tian Shan snow lotus?"

Tao'er's heart tightened again.

This person keeps asking one question after another, like interrogating a criminal.

She lowered her head and continued wiping the bowl, speaking in a tone that was as calm as possible, yet with unwavering determination: "That...

I'm sorry, Uncle Li, I can't tell you that now.

However, I can assure you that there is nothing wrong with those medicines.

You don't need to worry about the source of these two items; they will absolutely not cause you any trouble.

Tao'er thought Elder Li was worried about the medicinal herbs being of dubious origin, so she explained very enthusiastically.