I attained immortality through meditation in the Great Qian Dynasty.

Zhao Zian held up one finger.

"Ten taels, not a penny less."

"Ten taels??"

The accountant pointed at Zhao Zi'an.

"Are you out of your mind, you poor lad?! You dare ask for ten taels of silver for a worthless weed?"

Ten taels of silver would be enough for him to work at Jishetang for half a year!

The woman looked at Zhao Zi'an with alluring, shimmering eyes.

"Ten taels... that's not impossible."

"Tell me, why is it so expensive?"

Zhao Zian smiled.

"This thing is called Three-Leaf Red Pearl. Its leaves have three petals, and its root is like blood. It is extremely yang in nature and is mainly used to treat male yang deficiency, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. When combined with a few auxiliary medicines and refined into pills, it is even more wonderful."

"Yuanyang is losing money? Nonsense!"

An elderly man dressed in a gray cloth robe walked out; he was none other than Physician Wang, the resident doctor of Jishetang.

Dr. Wang is quite famous in the county and is very popular with the people.

He first bowed to the woman, saying, "Boss lady."

"Don't be fooled by this brat! This is just a small maidenhair fern, there are plenty of them in the mountains, nobody would want three catties for a penny."

"Young man, you're so young and already learning bad habits, resorting to swindling and deception! 'Depletion of vital essence'? Where did you learn this nonsense from? In my thirty years of medical practice, I've never heard of maidenhair fern having such miraculous effects!"

The accountant felt more confident.

"Did you hear that, kid? Doctor Wang said this is worthless grass, and you still dare to ask for ten taels? I think you're desperate for money!" He reached out to shove Zhao Zi'an.

"Snapped!"

The accountant covered his burning face.

"Boss lady, why...why did you hit me?"

The woman's expression changed.

"Who gave you the audacity to shout like that?"

"I..." The accountant was speechless.

The woman asked Dr. Wang, "Dr. Wang, are you saying you don't recognize this?"

Dr. Wang was also puzzled. Could there be some secret in this ordinary herb?

"Reporting to the proprietress, I have never seen this medicinal herb before. I haven't even looked in any ancient medical books."

Dr. Wang said, forcing himself to speak.

"What a fine 'no'!"

The woman chuckled and held the maidenhair fern up to Dr. Wang.

"Then take a look at the veins on the back of these leaves. Aren't they dark gold? And isn't the sap oozing from the broken stem sweet and bloody?"

Dr. Wang went over to take a look and, just as the woman had said, the veins behind the three leaves were metallic, and the creases that the accountant had swept to the ground were oozing sap like beads of blood. This... this is definitely not an ordinary maidenhair fern!

"This...this...I'm so blind, so blind!"

The woman looked at Zhao Zi'an, her lips slightly parted.

"I am Su Mei, and I am the manager of Jishetang."

"Ten taels of silver, I'll pay. However, I still have some questions for you, young master, about how to use this Three-Leaf Crimson Pearl."

"It's too crowded and noisy here; it's not the place to talk. Young sir, would you like to come upstairs for a chat?"

Zhao Zian nodded.

"it is good."

Su Mei led the way, her waist swaying gracefully, a fragrant breeze wafting through the air.

That graceful silhouette was enough to make any man's mind wander.

Zhao Zian followed her upstairs.

On the second floor of Jishetang, there is a side room.

Su Mei personally poured Zhao Zi'an a cup of tea.

"Young master, please have some tea."

"Now, can we talk about that herb?"

Zhao Zian didn't want to get entangled with her any further.

"Of course." Su Mei took out a silver note from her sleeve and placed it on the table.

"Here is ten taels of silver, young sir, please count it."

Zhao Zian picked up the silver note and put it into his pocket.

Thank you.

"Young master, you don't need to be so polite." Su Mei leaned forward slightly, her chest revealing glimpses of her figure.

"I recognize this Three-Leaf Crimson Pearl, but I don't know its detailed uses. Just now, from what the young master said, it seems that this thing can also be used to refine elixirs?"

Zhao Zian looked at her but did not answer.

Don't flaunt your wealth, and don't lightly pass on your skills.

Su Mei may seem charming, but she is actually very cunning and scheming, so one must be wary of her.

"The talk of alchemy is just something I read about in an ancient book; it shouldn't be taken seriously."

"Young master is indeed cautious."

Su Mei's tone carried a hint of resentment.

"However, I'm not trying to trick you into telling me anything."

Zhao Zian remained calm and composed.

"To be honest, I suffer from a stubborn illness that I have sought out many famous doctors without success. Just now, I saw that you, young sir, are so young yet you were able to recognize the Three-Leaf Red Pearl at a glance, a herb that even Physician Wang had never heard of. You must have extraordinary skills in medicine."

"Therefore, I would like to ask you, young sir, to examine me. Whether it is successful or not, the consultation fee is negotiable."

Zhao Zian's heart stirred slightly.

A chronic illness?

Su Mei had a rosy complexion, steady breathing, and a plump figure; she didn't look like someone who had been suffering from a long-term illness at all.

If there is indeed an illness, then there are only two possibilities.

This woman is lying; she has ulterior motives.

She was suffering from an ordinary illness, but rather...

"The proprietress knows about the Three-Leaf Red Pearl and that it can cure diseases, so why doesn't she use it herself?"

Su Mei gave a bitter smile.

"Young master, you are unaware of this. The medicinal properties of this Three-Leaf Crimson Pearl are extremely potent, like a raging fire. Without proper guidance, taking it rashly is tantamount to setting yourself on fire; you will die before your illness is cured."

"I only know that this thing can save me, but I don't know how to use it to save me. This... is my fate."

Having the miraculous medicine, one can only look on with envy and sigh.

This is an opportunity for him.

What he lacks most right now is money and power.

Having figured this out, Zhao Zian no longer hesitated.

"Okay, I can take your pulse."

"real?!"

Su Mei leaned forward, almost touching Zhao Zi'an.

Zhao Zian remained calm and composed, leaning back slightly to avoid her approach.

"Sit still."

Su Mei sat up straight, but her watery eyes remained fixed on him.

She stretched out her fair wrist and placed it on the table.

Zhao Zian extended two fingers and placed them on her radial artery pulse.

"The pulse is deep and thready, barely perceptible at first touch, only noticeable upon deeper pressure. The Qi and blood appear abundant, but in reality, it is outwardly strong but inwardly weak, with a cold and yin energy lurking deep within the blood vessels, obstructing the meridians."

"At midnight, when the yang energy is at its weakest, the cold energy will erupt from the dantian (lower abdomen) and the chest (chest), traveling along the Ren and Du meridians throughout the body, making you feel as if you're in an ice cave, in excruciating pain, right?"

Zhao Zian continued.

"Yes! Yes! That's it!"

Su Mei grabbed Zhao Zi'an's hand.

"Young master! No! Doctor Zhao! You...you must save me!"

"It's possible, but..."

Zhao Zian scratched his head.

"But what is it? Please speak freely, Divine Doctor!"

"However, the acupoint where this lesion is located is in a rather special position."

"The Qihai acupoint is located three inches below the navel. The Tanzhong acupoint is located between the breasts."

Zhao Zian blushed, his face turning red from his neck all the way to his ears.

"Giggle giggle..."

Su Mei laughed, her breasts heaving as she laughed.

"I thought it was something serious."

"So you wanted to see your sister's body."

"I am deeply grateful to the miraculous doctor for healing and saving my life. What can't I see in this mere physical body?"