Tang Dynasty: Saving Lives and Helping Others, Li Lizhi Falls for Him

Inside the room, Li Chengqian and Qin Huaidao both breathed a sigh of relief after hearing Shen Chang'an's words.

"but--"

However, Shen Chang'an changed the subject, "General Qin's illness is due to injuries sustained during his early years of war, resulting in excessive blood loss and a severe depletion of his vital energy. Although he can now be treated with medication and acupuncture, the fundamental damage cannot be fully replenished."

He paused, then looked at Qin Huai and said, "Young Master Qin, to be frank—even if General Qin's health is cured, his lifespan won't be very long. At most… seventy years old."

Seventy years old!

Qin Huaidao was stunned for a moment, then his expression changed from tense to relieved.

"Seventy years old?"

His voice was a little hoarse, "Mr. Shen, are you telling the truth?"

"I dare not speak presumptuously."

Qin Huaidao suddenly stood up and solemnly bowed to Shen Chang'an, saying, "Mr. Shen, my father is fifty-two years old this year. If he can truly live to seventy, he has eighteen years left. These eighteen years are already a blessing from heaven. Please do your best to treat him; I will be eternally grateful!"

Li Chengqian nodded in agreement. Seventy years old was considered a long life in the Tang Dynasty.

Many generals who fought on the battlefield did not even live to be fifty.

"Don't worry, Young Master Qin."

Shen Chang'an helped him up and took out a wooden needle case from his medicine box. "I will first administer acupuncture to General Qin to clear his meridians and promote blood circulation. I will then prescribe a prescription for him to take for seven days. He should come back for a follow-up visit after seven days."

He took out a silver needle, disinfected it, and inserted it into Qin Qiong's Zusanli acupoint.

The true energy of the aoki tree was slowly injected into the needle.

Qin Qiong's body trembled slightly, and his tightly furrowed brows relaxed a little.

His breathing became more even, not as rapid as before.

Shen Chang'an then took a second silver needle and inserted it into the Guanyuan acupoint.

The third point is the Spleen Shu point. The fourth point is the Kidney Shu point.

Four silver needles were placed on different acupoints, each infused with a wisp of green wood energy.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Qin Qiong's complexion changed slightly—it was no longer sallow, but had a little more color in it, though very faint, but it was indeed a change.

Qin Huaidao's eyes turned red as he watched from the side.

His father had been ill for so many years, and the imperial physicians came and went, prescribing a lot of tonics, but none of them could make his father see immediate results.

And this Mr. Shen only used four silver needles...

Shen Chang'an removed the silver needles one by one, then bent down to write a prescription and handed it to Qin Huaidao.

"Young Master Qin, this is the prescription. Take it for seven days, and bring your father for a follow-up appointment after seven days. During this time, let your father rest more, avoid strenuous activity, and eat a light diet. I will adjust the prescription after seven days."

Qin Huaidao took the prescription and carefully put it away.

"Mr. Shen, the consultation fee..."

"General Qin fought for the country and his contributions benefited the nation."

Shen Chang'an shook his head. "I do not accept consultation fees. If Young Master Qin is willing, he can kill more enemies if he has the opportunity to lead troops into battle in the future."

Qin Huaidao's eyes reddened slightly, and he bowed deeply once again.

Watching from the side, Li Chengqian's admiration for Shen Chang'an deepened even further.

After seeing Qin Qiong and his party off, Shen Chang'an returned to the main room, cleaned the silver needles, and put them into the needle box.

At the same time, the system's voice quietly sounded in Shen Chang'an's mind.

[Ding—New Quest Triggered]

[Treatment of Qin Qiong]

[Task Description]: Qin Qiong suffered from old injuries and exhaustion during his early years of war, severely depleting his vital energy. If he is not treated promptly, his lifespan will be nearing its end. Effectively improving his physical condition will not only earn merit but also gain the trust of military commanders.

[Task Rewards]: 600 Merit Points, 1 Qi Recovery Pill Recipe

[Task Time Limit]: Sixty days

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Shen Chang'an raised an eyebrow slightly.

What is the recipe for the Qi-restoring pill?

He opened the system panel and checked the instructions for the Qi-restoring pill.

【Qi Recovery Pill】: When taken by cultivators in the Qi Refining stage, it can quickly restore true Qi. It is suitable for replenishing Qi after excessive consumption in battle or after continuous spellcasting.

Materials needed for refining: 3 Spirit Gathering Grass, 2 Heart-Clearing Flowers, and an appropriate amount of Spirit Spring Water.

"Both the Spirit Gathering Grass and the Heart-Cleansing Flower are available in my Spirit Plant Space." Shen Chang'an's heart stirred. "This pill formula has come at just the right time."

Although the recipe for the Qi-restoring pill is a good thing, it hasn't been obtained yet. Qin Qiong's health will improve significantly before he can claim the reward.

He opened the system panel to view the pill formulas he already had.

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[Already possess the elixir formula]

[Nourishing Essence Elixir Formula]: A cultivation aid that can increase cultivation speed.

[Rejuvenation Elixir Formula]: Used for healing injuries; can quickly restore internal and external injuries.

[Detoxifying Formula]: Used for detoxification.

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I had already obtained the recipe for the Rejuvenation Pill, but I had never had the opportunity to refine it.

Qin Qiong's illness now requires treatment, and the Rejuvenating Pill is exactly what he needs.

He retrieved the detailed instructions for the Rejuvenating Pill:

【Rejuvenation Pill】: A healing pill that can quickly restore internal and external injuries, and has remarkable effects on old injuries, fatigue, and deficiency of qi and blood.

Materials required for refining: 2 Rejuvenating Grasses, 3 Blood Clotting Flowers, and an appropriate amount of Spirit Spring Water.

Five Rejuvenating Grass plants were planted in the Spirit Plant Space. Their leaves were emerald green with reddish veins, and they had been there for more than half a year. Their medicinal properties should be sufficient.

Blood Clotting Flower – There are seven or eight of them planted in the Spirit Plant Space. The flowers are deep red with thick petals. They have also been growing for more than half a year and are ready to be harvested.

Spiritual Spring Water – The stream water in this space is imbued with spiritual energy and can be used directly.

"We have all the materials, all we lack is experience in alchemy."

Shen Chang'an pondered, "However, the main ingredient of the Qi Refining late-stage pill, the Qi Cultivation Pill, the Qi Cultivation Grass, is not grown in the spiritual plant space."

He opened the system panel and found the list of redeemable items.

【Neiyuan Grass Seeds】: 50 merit points/share, can be planted on one plot of land. Peiyuan Grass is the main ingredient for making Peiyuan Pills, and it needs to grow for one year before it can be used as medicine.

"Fifty merits, not expensive." Shen Chang'an exchanged for five without hesitation.

[Exchange successful: 5 copies of Nourishing Essence Grass Seeds, 250 Merit Points consumed]

[Remaining Merit Points: 218]

A flash of light, and five small cloth bags appeared in his hands.

Upon opening it, one finds dozens of tiny black seeds, smaller than sesame seeds, emitting a faint spiritual aura.

"I'll plant it in my space tomorrow. The Nourishing Essence Grass needs a year to be used in medicine; it's too early now."

……

As night deepened, Shen Chang'an sat in the quiet room, opened the system panel, and began to observe it carefully:

System Panel:

Name: Shen Chang'an

Age: 18

[Cultivation Level: Qi Refining Stage 7]

[Technique: Green Wood Longevity Technique]

[Remaining Merit Points: 218]

[Merit used: Approximately 1650]

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"Two hundred and eighteen merit points," Shen Chang'an silently calculated.

For the past two weeks, the free clinic has been receiving 20 to 30 points of merit every day, which, combined with what was left over from before, is roughly this amount.

I just spent 250 points to exchange for the Nourishing Grass Seeds, so I have 218 points left.

He glanced at the resources in the spiritual plant space.

[Current Resources of the Spiritual Plant Space]

[Spiritual Herbs]: Spiritual Ginseng (5 plants, approximately 8 months old), Purple Lingzhi (3 plants, approximately 8 months old), Spirit Gathering Herb (15 plants), Soul Nourishing Herb (8 plants), Heart-Clearing Flower (10 plants), Spring-Returning Herb (5 plants), Blood-Coagulating Flower (8 plants)

[Common Medicinal Herbs]: Polygonatum sibiricum, Polygonatum odoratum, Lycium barbarum, Angelica sinensis, Astragalus membranaceus, etc. (in quantity)

[New Seed]: Peiyuan Grass Seeds (already redeemed, awaiting sowing)

[Other]: Spring water (stream, plentiful)

"We have enough Rejuvenation Grass and Blood Clotting Flower. We can start refining the Rejuvenation Pill."

Shen Chang'an thought to himself, "The Qi-Nourishing Grass has just been planted and will take a year to be ready for medicinal use, so there's no rush. As for the Qi-Returning Pill, we can only get it after Qin Qiong's mission is completed, so there's no rush either."

He stood up, walked into the spiritual plant space, scattered the seeds of the Nourishing Essence Grass on the open ground of the herb garden, and cast the [Spiritual Rain Technique] again.

The rain fell, and the seeds seeped into the soil, quickly sprouting.

"Let's refine the Rejuvenation Pill first. We have the materials and the recipe, but we lack experience in refining pills. Let's start with the basics and practice. It's not a big deal if we fail."

Shen Chang'an exited the space, returned to the quiet room, sat cross-legged, and began his cultivation for the night.

The amount of spiritual energy required to advance from the seventh to the eighth level of Qi Refining is extremely large.

Relying solely on daily meditation and the Four Symbols Returning to Origin Formation, it would probably take several months to break through.

"Once the Rejuvenation Pill is refined, we can try refining the Qi Cultivation Pill. The Qi Cultivation Pill can increase cultivation speed, making breakthroughs much faster."

Outside the window, the moonlight was as clear as water.

His journey into alchemy has only just begun.