Douluo Continent: From Blue Silver Grass to Nine-Leaf Sword Grass

Chapter 17 Ye Renxin's Test

Upon hearing Ye Renxin's question, Jiang Li cupped his hands and said, "Yes, sir. I have been learning medicine from my family since I was a child and have made some progress. Now that I have just arrived in Tiandou City and am unfamiliar with the place, I am thinking of finding a job."

Not arrogant or impatient, gentle and polite—that's Ye Renxin's assessment of Jiang Li.

"Then this old man will test you." Seeing Jiang Li's state, Ye Renxin became somewhat interested and prepared to give Jiang Li a test.

"Please speak freely, sir."

The saying "a master is a teacher" applies to any field, let alone Ye Renxin, who would have been considered a national champion in his previous life. Exchanging ideas with him would be extremely beneficial.

The two then began to exchange their views on medicine. During this time, Jiang Li took out the pulse diagnosis theory and health preservation theory from the Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic from his previous life, as well as the Treatise on Febrile Diseases, which is also a medical text.

After exchanging ideas for a while, Jiang Li felt the experience of a long-term medical practitioner, an experience that he could not achieve in just a few years of study.

"Good lad, I didn't expect you to know so much." Ye Renxin's eyes lit up after testing him.

To be honest, he didn't expect that Jiang Li, who looked so young, had a theoretical knowledge that was far superior to that of some novice doctors. Moreover, some of the theories Jiang Li spoke of were quite eye-opening even to him.

Who is Ye Renxin? He's an 82-level Soul Douluo, the number one healing-type Soul Master on the continent. No one can compare to him in medical skills. But even so, there are things he doesn't know. He can only marvel at how wonderful the world is.

"Sir, you flatter me too much. To you, I'm just a toddler learning to speak," Jiang Li said modestly.

To be honest, if he hadn't studied medicine from a young age in his past life, and hadn't continued to study medicine in this life, there would be many questions he might not be able to answer. Moreover, Ye Renxin's expertise is something he can't compare to. He's only stronger on paper, but in terms of practical skills, he's definitely miles behind Ye Renxin.

"I either have it or I don't. There's no need to be so modest," Ye Renxin said, waving his hand. Then, as if remembering something, he continued, "By the way, I sensed a strong life force in you. You must also be a Soul Master, right?"

"The old man is right, I am a Soul Master, as for Martial Soul..." As he spoke, Jiang Li opened his right hand, and Blue Silver Grass appeared on his right hand. At the same time, two Soul Rings, one yellow and one purple, emerged from his body.

"This!" Ye Renxin was stunned the moment he saw the Blue Silver Grass. The Blue Silver Grass could actually become a Soul Master? Then he saw Jiang Li's Soul Ring, the second ring in a thousand years? Is this too outrageous?

Ye Renxin took a breath and said, "Do you know what your spirit rings represent?"

"I know, it's about absorbing a spirit ring from a higher level," Jiang Li nodded.

"Don't you know the importance of absorbing a spirit ring from a higher level?" Ye Renxin said, his expression turning serious.

"I know, it just means I'll be hunted down after I'm exposed."

"Then why did you dare to expose yourself in front of me? Aren't you afraid I have ulterior motives?"

"Sir, you flatter me. Just the fact that you are the number one doctor on the continent and your character is beyond compare is remarkable. Secondly, it's already very difficult to cultivate something like Blue Silver Grass. If you want to advance further, you can only absorb it from a higher level. Besides, it's because I trust you. I believe that you, as a senior, would not easily reveal such information. Of course, I will not easily expose my soul ring either, so you don't need to worry about safety," Jiang Li said with a smile.

Jiang Li's decision to reveal his spirit rings was deliberate. Firstly, Ye Renxin, as the number one healing-type spirit master on the continent, is unlikely to be a bad person and wouldn't make things up. Secondly, he would definitely be staying here for a long time, and cultivation was unavoidable. Thirdly, as the number one healing-type spirit master on the continent, Ye Renxin certainly possessed knowledge about immortal herbs. Revealing them was merely to demonstrate their value; after all, if I've shown you everything, you can't just kick me out, can you?

Although there's an element of moral blackmail involved, this is his greatest sincerity; he has nothing else to offer.

"You...sigh, put your martial spirit away. You'll start seeing patients tomorrow. Don't reveal your spirit rings carelessly." Ye Renxin sighed. Being a genius is a good thing, but being a prodigy is not. He was confident that if Jiang Li accidentally revealed his talent, even with all his connections, he wouldn't be able to protect him. The reason was simply that he was too amazing. Blue Silver Grass was one thing, but he even absorbed spirit rings beyond his level. He would feel terrible if such a promising talent were to perish before his eyes, not to mention his strong medical insights.

On this continent, medical skills are scarce. Minor illnesses can be treated with soul power, and major illnesses can be treated by soul masters with healing abilities. This has resulted in very few people learning medicine, so few that it's difficult to find any good candidates.

Jiang Li in front of us can be described as exceptionally outstanding. Whether it's his conversation or his demeanor, he gives people a very comfortable feeling. He also has some insights into martial soul cultivation, which can be seen from his Blue Silver Grass martial soul.

Ye Lingling looked at Jiang Li with curiosity. She couldn't understand why there would be such a genius in the world. It was one thing to be good at medicine, but he could also have a spirit ring that was higher than his level. Moreover, Jiang Li was about the same age as her. Compared to him, she seemed like a useless person.

"Thank you very much, senior." After receiving Ye Renxin's reply, Jiang Li bowed to express his gratitude and then left. He needed to hurry up and get his accommodation ready, since he was going to stay here for a long time and he couldn't possibly be without a place to live.

Watching Jiang Li's departing figure, Ye Renxin sighed and said with emotion, "Alas, this kid is no ordinary person. If given the opportunity, he will surely soar to great heights."

Then Ye Renxin's eyes fell on Ye Lingling and he thought, "It would be a good thing if he could be with Lingling. I just don't know if Lingling is willing. But even if Lingling is willing, we'll have to test her. My granddaughter, Ye Renxin's granddaughter, isn't someone who just hangs out with anyone." Thinking of this, a look of affection appeared in Ye Renxin's eyes.

It has to be said that the grandfathers in the Douluo Continent series were all doting granddaughters: Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue, Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, and the Dragon Duke and Snake Granny and Meng Yiran.

"Grandpa, what's wrong?" Ye Lingling's ethereal voice rang out, her eyes filled with doubt as she asked.

"It's nothing, but you should talk to Jiang Li more in the future, okay?" Ye Renxin said, patting Ye Lingling's head.

"Why?"

"Because he is not someone to be underestimated. If given the opportunity, he will definitely rise to prominence in a short time."

"All right."

Although Ye Lingling didn't know what Ye Renxin meant, she remembered Ye Renxin's words, since she had no other relatives besides Ye Renxin.

On the other side, after leaving the Ye Family Medical Clinic, Jiang Li found a house, a two-story building, about ten minutes away from the Ye Family Medical Clinic. It cost one gold soul coin per month and was located at the intersection of the commercial and residential areas of Tiandou City, which was cheaper than Jiang Li had imagined.

Meanwhile, on the other side

Southwest of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Fasno Province, Notting City

"Tang San, would you be willing to become my disciple?"

"The unfathomable Yu Xiaogang said to Tang San."

"Greetings, teacher."

Tang San knelt down and kowtowed to Yu Xiaogang.

"Hey! To become an apprentice, all you need to do is bow. Kneeling is for your parents."

Yu Xiaogang looked at Tang San happily, but a fierce glint appeared deep in his eyes.

"The Spirit Hall, the ignorant masses of the continent, and the blind members of my clan—just wait! I will surely achieve great success and prove my theories correct. And that bitch Bibi Dong, she used me and then discarded me. If it weren't for the fact that you are the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, I would have already…"

Forget it, at least there's still Erlongmei. But Erlongmei is currently being watched by that bastard Yu Luomian, how infuriating!

(End of this chapter)