Chapter 455: Acupuncture and MoxibustionTranslator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The two officers sped along the road.

“It’s past 4 p.m. Is there anyone there?” one of the men asked.

“They said he lives in that village,” the other replied.

“Apologize to him, really?” the first man said.

“You’re stupid. How will the Deputy Chief know that you apologized?” the other man said.

“What if he asks?” the first man said.

“Then just apologize to him. Nothing would be gained but face,” his partner replied. “It will just be a bother for you.”

Tian Yuantu had stayed at Wang Yao’s for a while. They discussed how to operate the charity foundation and made small talk. They then said their goodbyes. It was around 5 p.m. when he left an another car arrived.

When they two officers arrived, the saw the unlocked door and breathed a sigh of relief. This time, they knocked on the door and came in after hearing the sound inside.

“Ah? What can I do for you?” Wang Yao was shocked to them again.

“Hm… Doctor Wang, we are very sorry,” one of the men said. “After a careful check, we’ve determined that there is no problem with the operation of your clinic. Here is your business license back. I apologize for our mistake. Your understanding would be appreciated.”

“I understand, of course, I indeed understand,” Wang Yao said with a smile, although their different responses to the matter in such a short time were beyond his expectations.

It indirectly showed how extraordinary Tian Yuantu’s interpersonal skills were.

“Can you tell me who asked you to do this?” Wang Yao asked, even though he wasn’t expecting an answer.

“Hmmm.” These two men looked at each other. They could not tell him, even though they knew it. After all, that person’s position was even higher than their bureau director.

“Sorry, I don’t know,” one of the men said.

“It doesn’t matter. It was hard for you to come here two times today. Be careful on your way. I won’t see you out,” Wang Yao said.

The two officers turned around and left.

“That was awful,” one of the men said.

“Let it go,” the other man replied.

It was getting dark as they drove back for the second time.

In the clinic, Wang Yao did not hurry to return home. Instead, he closed the door of the room in the clinic and turned on the systematic panel. He heard the system prompt earlier in the afternoon. Now, he could update.

Figure Level: 6

Occupational Grade: Pharmacist. Primary, you ‘ve gone beyond green hand. You can fly now!

Constitution 6, Power 7.5 , Sprite 7, Agility 6.5, Will 6.5

Wang Yao was now beyond human. He was making progress rapidly under the help of Qian Jing and Taoist scripture. All of these seemed to be in his peripheral. He was focused on advancing his skills.

Medical ability, acupuncture and moxibustion…

He suddenly felt filled with wisdom at the moment of being enlightened. Countless knowledge in acupuncture burst into his mind. He was prepared thanks to the previous experience, but he still felt an unbearable headache that he could not describe. It was like prickling pain and beating pain. He also felt the sense of spinning. Fortunately, it did not last long.

Hmmm. He breathed a sigh of relief.

Acupuncture was a medical must have for an ancient pharmacist. The skill was divided into acupuncture and moxibustion. The former was to insert the needle into an acupoint, stimulating it via twirling and plugging in. The latter was to burn or smoke the prepared moxibustion column or grass on the surface of the body, curing diseases via the heat stimulation.

It certainly was not just an overall briefing. The knowledge contained was rather complex. Acupuncture was quite unique and effective in dredging the channels and collaterals, balancing Yin and Yang, strengthening the body, and eliminating evil, compared with medication.

Excellent!

Wang Yao had acquired ample knowledge via learning both from himself and the Sang Yao Medical Book written by Sang Gzuzi. It highlighted acupuncture, which was a medical skill he most wanted to master. But, it was much less systematic and comprehensive than the system inculcation.

He could treat some diseases more easily after getting the hang of this medical skill, such as those diseases of Zhou Wuyi, Su Xiaoxue, and Pan Jun’s uncle.

I can’t wait! He was eager to know the magical effect of acupuncture. He called Pan Jun then.

“Tomorrow? No problem. I’ll be waiting for you.” Pan Jun gave his words like a shot. Of course, he had to do it. After all, this time he actively gave his hand for his relative to receive treatment.

…

In Lianshan, Liu Gang was a bit upset, mostly about losing the election again. It was not totally because of that loss. It was cut and dried that the previous executive vice county mayor would go up a higher level of leadership. Liu Gang, of course, also wanted to go up again. Who wouldn’t want to get a promotion after working so hard in such a career and such an environment? What made him the most disappointed was that his only possibility of moving up had gone away. This reminded him of many things at once.

“What’s wrong? Doesn’t it taste good?” his wife asked.

“No, not really. It is just that I’m thinking about something,” he replied.

“What is bothering you so much?” she asked.

“You see… Some people are superficially really good and promise to totally listen to you. But, why is it so difficult to ask help from them?” Liu Gang asked.

“Ah, it is rather natural that people say one thing to your face and another behind your back in a work environment,” his wife said with a smile.

“Ah, yes. It certainly is,” he said.

“Are you still upset because of that?” his wife asked. “In my view, it’s not important whether you could get the promotion. When our children have grown up and you are at the age of retirement, what’s the point of being bothered so much? Forget that aggressive infighting. It is too tiring.”

“Ah, you can’t understand,” he said.

“No, I indeed can’t understand because I only know that it’s satisfactory as long as our family live in security and stability,” she replied.

“Hahaha… Good, enjoy the meal!” Liu Gang smiled. He felt much better hearing what his wife said.

…

That night, it was cold and windy. It would be colder the next day.

Wang Yao raised his head and looked at the sky.

“San Xian, I got a new medical skill today,” Wang Yao whispered.

The dog crouched beside him quietly.

“Do you want to have a look?” Wang Yao asked as he smiled at the dog.

The dog looked up at his master like he was saying, “Why not give it a shot.”

Wang Yao laughed and patted the dog’s head.

“We can give it a try tomorrow,” he said.

The next morning, he woke up early and left the hill after doing some practice and managing his medical fields. After he finished his breakfast and told his family where he was going, he drove to another village. It was the home of Pan Jun’s old relative.

“You’ve been waiting for long?” Wang Yao asked.

“No, I’ve just been here for a moment,” Pan Jun replied.

“Come on in. It’s cold outside,” an old woman said. She had prepared some fruits and peanuts for her visitors.

“How’s the uncle going with his disease?” Wang Yao asked.

“He’s much better. He can move his hands and feet now,” the old woman said with a smile. In her view, nothing could make her happier than her husband’s recovery.

After chatting a bit, Wang Yao started treatment. He still used medication and massaged the acupoints to dredge the blood. It was same as the last, but he added something different.

Pan Jun and the old man were shocked when they saw Wang Yao take out of the set of silver needles.

“You know how to use acupuncture and moxibustion?” Pan Jun was amazed.

“Yes, I do,” Wang Yao stated.

Wang Yao took a deep breath and pricked a fine needle accurately into the acupoints on the head of the old man. He slowly and steadily twirled and pulled out the needle.

It was deceptive on TV programs to rapidly prickle a needle into an acupoint like a magic. The main point of acupuncture was to accurately recognize acupoints or it might be fatal.

One characteristic of acupuncture was precision. It needed to be more precise to target acupoints than massage.

“How do you feel?” Wang Yao asked.

“Numb and itchy,” the old man said as he laid on the stone bed.

This was the first time Wang Yao had inserted a needle on a patient like him. He was extra careful, even though he had acquired the knowledge and practiced on his own body.

He continuously inserted more than 10 needles and stopped. Then, he kept an eye on the change of the old man’s pulse and started to withdraw the needles.

The treatment did not end until after 1 p.m. The old woman wanted them to stay. She cooked some food to treat them. Wang Yao could not offend her, so he stayed for the meal, which was a stewed Chai cock especially killed for the occasion.

“Do you like it?” she asked.

“It’s very delicious,” Wang Yao replied.

“Then, you should eat more,” she said.

After the meal, Wang Yao also checked the old woman.

“Aunt, I see you are not very well,” he said.

“Ah, my legs always hurt. I’ve suffered from it a long time,” the old woman said.

“Let me check,” Wang Yao said.