Chapter 282: A Collection of Acupuncture Prescriptions

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

No one in the family responded to Wang Yao’s uncle’s request. Everyone just has to mind his or her own business when it came to family. Wang Yao did have money, but he worked very hard to earn it. He couldn’t just throw his money around like wasted paper. Even though his uncle was a family member, he wouldn’t be able to provide ongoing financial support.

The atmosphere at the dinner table became a bit awkward.

Wang Yao’s uncle drank a lot of alcohol. His aunt’s husband drove behind his uncle’s bicycle in case something happened.

“He has complained to us. He must have complained to your grandparents as well,” said Zhang Xiuying.

Wang Yao’s grandparents were not in good health at the moment, so Zhang Xiufang was quite worried.

“I have an idea. If he really wanted to start his own business, I could give him some money, and my aunt can contribute some money as well. The factory could be considered owned by three families. We’ll just let uncle to manage it,” said Wang Yao.

“I don’t think it is a good idea,” said Wang Fenghua, who rarely expressed his opinions.

“The factory could only belong to one family. You know your uncle. I don’t want any family dispute caused by money,” said Wang Fenghua.

“You’re right. Just ignore what I said, then.” Wang Yao opened his palms up.

He didn’t think it over. In fact, a lot of people fell out with their families due to money.

Wang Yao went out again at night. He walked to the south end of the village and entered his clinic. After walking around the place and making sure everything was fine, he locked the door of his clinic and went back to Nanshan Hill.

Once he had returned to his cottage on Nanshan Hill, he took out a book he had purchased online and started to read. The book was related to acupuncture. He had already finished reading one book related to acupuncture and placed the book on the table. He had also finished reading part of the second book.

It seems the author didn’t proofread the book.

The errors were not about incorrect Chinese characters. The acupuncture points described in the book couldn’t match up with the meridians described. For example, acupuncture points which should be on a meridian; instead, the author described in the book that the acupuncture point was on one of the eight extra channels of human body.

Not sure when I can get the medical book written by Sang Guzi.

When he was in Cangzhou, Sang Guzi told him that one of his biggest wishes was to write a book about all his medical experience. He could pass the book onto the future generations. Wang Yao had an in-depth conversation with Sang Guzi. They discussed the knowledge Wang Yao obtained from the system, and Sang Guzi was quite amazed of those knowledge.

Given Sang Guzi’s medical skills, his book about acupuncture would be very valuable.

Although the book Wang Yao was reading certainly had some errors, it still had some concepts worth learning. Given Wang Yao’s current medical knowledge, he knew very well of all the meridians and acupuncture points of human body. What he needed to learn from the book was the basic methods and process of acupuncture.

He didn’t stop reading until the middle of the night.

Wang Yao went off Nanshan Hill very early in the next morning. He went to his clinic to water the plants he planted yesterday afternoon. Then he planted the rest of the plants.

After he had planted all of them, he set up the battle array. The battle array he set up around his clinic was different from the Spirit Gathering battle array, which could cause significant change to the courtyard. The battle array he set up around his clinic was purely to enhance the airflow. It didn’t even trigger any wind. The only function of the battle array was to change the environment and atmosphere of the courtyard.

After he had made arrangements to the courtyard, he planned to add some furniture into his clinic.

He required herb cabinets, tables, chairs, and beds.

He had already made a list of the furniture he required. Apart from those ones he was going to purchase himself, he asked his friends to purchase herb cabinets for him, as he wanted antique herbal cabinets.

Wang Yao couldn’t get all the things ready within one day. Fortunately he was in no hurry to open the clinic.

The next few days would still be quite hot. Wang Yao had been staying on Nanshan Hill most of the time in the last few days. He worked on the hill after he got up in the morning, then went to his clinic twice in the afternoon to look after the plants in the courtyard. He watered those plants with diluted ancient spring water daily.

When he was on the hill, he used the silver acupuncture needles to practice acupuncture on his own body according to the books he purchased online.

Shaoshang, Hegu, Yangxi, Yangchi…Wang Yao put a fine needle into these acupuncture points on his arm and felt the changes in his body.

He was practicing on his own body. Of course, he only chose those minor acupuncture points to practice as he ran his Qi throughout his body. If anything went wrong, he would use his Qi to block the acupuncture points.

As the needle pierced his skin, he felt a bit sting. When the needle reached the acupuncture point, he felt a bit itchy and numb.

Wang Yao only practiced acupuncture on a few points every time. He just wanted to feel the process. As he had grasped Chinese massage, he could identify acupuncture points very accurately. The needle got into the point every time. Identifying acupuncture points accurately was the most important thing when conducting acupuncture treatment. If a needle went into a wrong place, the person’s life could be in danger.

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It was gloomy, humid, and hot on the 18th of July.

Tian Yuantu had a distinguished guest.

“Hello, Mr. Sun, please take a seat and I’ll make you a cup of tea,” said Tian Yuantu.

“Thank you,” said Sun Zhengrong.

Tian Yuantu called Wang Yao an hour ago to tell him that Sun Zhengrong was visiting his company again. Wang Yao told Tian Yuantu that he would meet Sun Zhengrong later. Sun Zhengrong just needed to wait for a short while. However Sun Zhengrong had been waiting for two hours already. If he was to meet anyone else for anything else, he wouldn’t be so patient. Sun Zhengrong was not impatient at all while he waited for Wang Yao in Tian Yuantu’s office. He was smiling and having tea. As for what was really on his mind, no one could know.

It was nearly noon by the time Wang Yao arrived at Tian Yuantu’s company.

“Hello, Mr. Sun,” said Wang Yao.

“Hello, Dr. Wang. I’m sorry to bother you again and ask you to meet me here.” Sun Zhengrong stood up right away.

In fact, he wanted to visit Wang Yao in person. It would make make any future contact easier for Sun Zhengrong if he had been taken to Wang Yao’s place. However, Wang Yao didn’t give him the opportunity.

“That’s fine. Your son is sick again?” asked Wang Yao.

“Yes. He had an episode 15 days after he had taken your decoction the first time. I gave him the decoction to take again. It has been a week now. I’m afraid he might have another episode soon. That’s why I came to see you. Please advise me. What I should do?” said Sun Zhengrong politely.

According to what happened after Sun Yunsheng had taken the decoction the first time, he might have another episode a week later. Therefore it was understandable why Sun Zhengrong was concerned.

Rumble! Suddenly there was a big sound of thunder outside.

“Come back here in three days and I’ll give you a decoction,” said Wang Yao.

“Great! Thank you, Dr. Wang,” said Sun Zhengrong as he waved his hand.

The stoic man, who had been standing behind Sun Zhengrong, came forward with a wooden box.

Not again! thought Wang Yao.

“I’ve brought a little gift for you. Please accept this,” said Sun Zhengrong.

“I accept your gratitude. As for the gift, I’m sorry, but I can’t accept it,” said Wang Yao.

“This thing inside was just a pile of useless paper for me. However, it might be of great use to you,” said Sun Zhengrong.

A pile of useless paper? So this is?

Wang Yao could guess what it was.

The stoic man brought the wooden box in front of Wang Yao. Wang Yao took the box and opened it. There was a thread-bound medical book, which looked very old. Wang Yao guessed it was an antique book.

A Collection of Acupuncture Prescriptions.

There were four ancient Chinese characters on the cover of the book.

Wang Yao’s eyes brightened up.

This is great! This book was written by a famous Chinese Traditional Medical Practitioner in Ming Dynasty. The author was very good at acupuncture.

Sometimes after you had tried your best to look for something, the thing you were looking for just fell right in your lap. Wang Yao had gotten exactly what he had been looking for.

He liked the gift very much. Everyone in the office could tell.

“Thank you, Mr. Sun.” He accepted the gift right away. He could give Sun Zhengrong a discount on the fee in return.

“I’m glad you like it.” Sun Zhengrong was thrilled. Now he knew what Dr. Wang liked. It would be easier to buy gifts for Wang Yao from now on.

It was not easy to find ancient medical books. However, he would make sure to find a few, as long as he was happy to pay.

Now he has the book. What about acupuncture needles?

Sun Zhengrong thought a lot.

Wang Yao left at lunch time. Both Tian Yuantu and Sun Zhengrong couldn’t manage to keep him for lunch.

“Hao, I want you to collect as many ancient medical books and acupuncture needles as you can,” Sun Zhengrong said to the stoic man after he had gotten into the car.

“Sure,” said the stoic man.

“We will stay in Lianshan for three days,” said Sun Zhengrong.

“Okay, I’ll arrange our accommodations now,” said the stoic man.

Thunder rumbled outside. Soon, it started to rain heavily.

Wang Yao had lunch at home after he had gone back to the village. Then he went out with an umbrella. It was quite windy outside, and the rain was heavy. He went to take a look at his clinic in the rain. The plants he planted two days ago were growing very well in the rain. All of the plants looked nice and green.