Chapter 3 - 3: Grabbing Medicine

Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Grabbing Medicine

Chapter 3: Grabbing Medicine . . .

The green figure happened to be Lu-er, Ye Yuan's maidservant responsible for his daily life. Lu-er, with her lovely and cute demeanor, possessed a pair of bright eyes that easily endeared her to others. Clad in a long green dress, she resembled a little green pixie, emanating an aura of charm.

Ye Yuan was intimately acquainted with Lu-er, having been playmates since childhood. She stood as the person closest to him, aside from his parents, in both familial and external settings. Despite the general lack of regard for Ye Yuan within and outside the household, Lu-er remained the sole exception. Regardless of Ye Yuan's external antics, Lu-er devotedly cared for him.

This special connection made Ye Yuan instinctively feel a closeness to Lu-er, akin to a little sister, despite his predecessor's penchant for teasing her. In reality, although Ye Yuan was mischievous, he refrained from imposing himself on women, indulging instead in harmless pranks. His predecessor's negative traits were largely attributed to being spoiled, with his father, Ye Hang, bearing a significant share of the responsibility. n/)o-(v)-e()1)(B-(I-)n

Yet, Ye Yuan chose not to lay blame entirely on Ye Hang, recognizing the profound love that a father's heart held. Touched by the familiarity and warmth reminiscent of his past life's father, Ye Yuan found solace in this connection.

As the Alchemy Apprentice busied himself gathering the required herbs, Ye Yuan escorted Lu-er to the Fragrant Medicine Pavilion's consultation room. A brief, contemptuous glance from the duty master followed Ye Yuan's entrance, and without much ado, the master resumed attending to patients.

These masters, stationed at the Alchemy Master level, were all personally invited retainers of Ye Hang. Their elevated status extended not only within the Fragrant Medicine Pavilion but also across the entire State of Qin.

Observing the patients seeking treatment, Ye Yuan silently shook his head. Their afflictions were far from ordinary, and the masters' diagnoses reflected a profound understanding of uncommon illnesses. Although Ye Yuan, if on duty, could provide superior prescriptions, he refrained from intervening, recognizing the efficacy of the master's formulas.

With a lifeless call for the next patient, the attendant ushered forth a brawny man whose appearance hinted at a troubling condition. A purple complexion, accompanied by death qi around his forehead and incessant coughing, signaled symptoms of poisoning.

The master, after assessing the man's pulse and tongue, astutely remarked on the encounter with the deadly Seven Evils Flowing Cloud Python in the Endless Forest. Despite the master's mocking tone, the brawny man expressed admiration for his accurate diagnosis, recounting the tragic loss of his companions to the ferocious beast.

Acknowledging the brawny man's luck in surviving such an encounter, the master emphasized the potency of the poison and quoted a high fee for the treatment. Eager to save his life, the brawny man, aware of the Fragrant Medicine Pavilion's reputation, pledged to pay the full treatment fee.

The master, unruffled, prescribed a remedy involving Green Flow Grass, Vermillion Soul Sand, Ironwind Eagle's inner core, and Daystar, instructing the attendant to prepare two additional sets for the patient to take back.

As the attendant was about to call the next patient, a gesture halted him, indicating someone's desire to speak.