Chapter 9: Derivation

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

It was obvious that Great Master was even angrier.

“You’ve only learned a little and you want to come out and treat everyone. I admit that you’re kind, but good intentions can’t justify doing something wrong,” Great Master said.

Bai Jiang furrowed her brows slightly. Just as she was about to say something, someone nearby spoke up.

“Great Master, we heard that Bai Jiang cured her father. Her father’s illness couldn’t be cured even at the provincial hospital.”

“Yes, that’s right. It only took a day, and Bai Shu already became lively. I just saw him helping Bai Jiang move the table.”

Upon hearing the people speaking up for Bai Jiang, his expression worsened. “What are you talking about? What are you saying?”

“Do you know how difficult it is to study medicine? The ancient doctor in town has been practicing medicine for thirty years, but he still hasn’t mastered various aspects of traditional Chinese medicine.”

“She has only been studying for a few years, and you dare to let her diagnose and treat patients? It seems like you don’t know what you’re doing,” Great Master said, finishing his words with a cold snort before leaving.

Bai Jiang didn’t argue much. After all, this matter couldn’t be explained with just words. She could only let everyone witness her abilities.

“Everyone, due to time constraints, I will only be able to see ten patients each day. It’s first come, first served. If the number exceeds ten, I will have to close.”

Upon hearing Bai Jiang’s words, the crowd hesitated.

This was the method of hunger marketing. When others heard the daily limit, they would more or less feel that this was a good opportunity that they could not miss.

However, Great Master’s words were still echoing in their ears, making them hesitant to approach.

Just then, a person with a limp walked up.

“Bai Jiang, my leg has been a chronic problem, just like your Uncle Gang’s. It hurts a lot whenever it rains,” a middle-aged woman stepped forward.

Bai Jiang searched her memory, and though it was somewhat hazy, she managed to recall that this woman was Aunt Guihua.

The person she mentioned, Uncle Gang, was the man Bai Jiang had intended to examine earlier.

“Aunt Guihua, stretch out your hand and I’ll take your pulse,” Bai Jiang said with a smile.

Aunt Guihua extended her hand, and Bai Jiang lightly placed her fingers on Aunt Guihua’s pulse.

Having gained a rough idea of the issue, Bai Jiang said, “Aunt Guihua, let me see your tongue.”

Aunt Guihua stuck out her tongue upon hearing this. It was only after Bai Jiang nodded that she quickly asked, “How is it?”

“Aunt Guihua, you had rheumatism. It was because the wind, cold, and dampness had blocked your meridians, causing poor circulation of qi and blood, resulting in a series of joint pain.”

“Did you often find it difficult to straighten your leg? Sometimes, you even feel your limbs go numb.” Bai Jiang asked.

“Yes, yes!” Aunt Guihua looked at Bai Jiang in astonishment.

“According to the traditional method, soaking in hot water would be sufficient. But recently, soaking hasn’t been relieving the pain,” Aunt Guihua said.

Upon hearing Aunt Guihua’s words, Bai Jiang furrowed her brow.

While foot soaking could promote blood circulation to some extent, it wasn’t advisable for patients with rheumatism.

“Aunt Guihua, you have rheumatism and should avoid foot soaking. I’ll write a prescription for you to get the medicine from the town. Drink it for five days, and I guarantee your symptoms will disappear,” Bai Jiang explained, proceeding to write down the prescription.

“Will I get better in five days?” Aunt Guihua asked, her face filled with astonishment.

Because of her rheumatism, she had gone to the provincial hospital more than ten times. The provincial hospital had indeed treated her with traditional Chinese medicine.

It was acupuncture and smoking.

It could relieve the pain every time, but it could not cure the disease.

But Bai Jiang said that she could cure rheumatism!

“Bai Jiang, I also have rheumatism. Can I follow Aunt Guihua’s prescription and get the medicine?” Uncle Gang inquired.

Initially, he had intended to step forward and allow Bai Jiang to take a look, but the words of the Great Master had caused him to hesitate.

Now, with Bai Jiang’s assurance that rheumatism could be cured in three days, he couldn’t help but be tempted.

“Uncle Gang, although you also have rheumatism, the situation of each rheumatism is different. I just checked Aunt Guihua’s pulse and found that her rheumatism is more serious. You haven’t reached that stage yet, so you shouldn’t follow her prescription,” Bai Jiang explained.

“If you’re willing to trust me, please have a seat and let me examine your pulse,” Bai Jiang gestured toward the vacant spot left by Aunt Guihua.

Uncle Gang promptly sat down, eagerly extending his hand. “Come, come, take a look.”

Bai Jiang carefully examined his pulse.

“Uncle Gang, please stick out your tongue for me to examine,” Bai Jiang requested.