jdhmnovel Chapter 429
Chapter 429
Chapter 429
In the days that followed, Su Jinran immersed herself in the clinic's library. The air was thick with the smell of old, worn paper. She perused countless medical books, meticulously studying each page, leaving no possible clue unchecked. Meanwhile, she tried various methods and concocted countless prescriptions, but the old man's condition showed little improvement, causing Su Jinran immense anxiety.
Just as Su Jinran was deeply troubled by the old man's illness, a staff member from the clinic came to report that a strange man was requesting an audience, claiming to know a cure for the old man's ailment. Su Jinran was overjoyed and quickly got up to greet him. The man was tall and imposing, with a stern expression, dressed in a long black robe, and his eyes held a mysterious air.
Upon seeing Su Jinran, the man got straight to the point: "I do know how to cure that old man's illness, but the medicinal herbs required are extremely rare and grow in a secluded place. I can take you there to retrieve them, but you must come with me alone."
Upon hearing this, Ye Jiuchen immediately became alert. Fearing that there might be a trap, he stood in front of Su Jinran and firmly objected, "No, this matter is too suspicious. What if there is danger?"
Su Jinran pondered for a moment, her eyes revealing determination and resolve. She knew that every opportunity to save a patient was precious, and she couldn't give up even if there was only a sliver of hope. So, she gently patted Ye Jiuchen's arm and said softly, "I understand your worries, but to cure the old man, I must try. Don't worry, I'll be careful."
Ye Jiuchen couldn't dissuade Su Jinran, so he could only tell her to be very careful and secretly prepared to follow and protect her.
Su Jinran followed the man out of the clinic and headed towards the outskirts of the city. They passed through bustling markets and bypassed busy streets, gradually arriving at a secluded valley. The valley was shaded by lush trees, blooming wildflowers, and a clear stream flowed gently through it, like a paradise on earth.
Deep in the valley, Su Jinran finally saw the medicinal herbs she had been searching for, and her heart filled with excitement. However, just as she was about to go forward to pick them, the man's expression suddenly changed, revealing a ferocious smile: "Su Jinran, you didn't expect this, did you? I am a remnant of the mastermind behind this, and today is your death day!" With that, he drew a sharp dagger from his waist and viciously pounced on Su Jinran.
Su Jinran was startled, but quickly calmed down. She swiftly looked around and, using the abundant medicinal resources in the valley, made simple traps and potions for self-defense. She crushed some herbs with paralyzing effects and mixed them into the stream, then set up some tripping vines and spike traps around the area.
The man pressed closer, but Su Jinran nimbly dodged his attacks. Just as the man lunged at her recklessly, he suddenly slipped and fell into a trap Su Jinran had set. Her body, soaked by the stream, immediately felt numb.
At the same time, Ye Jiuchen arrived just in time. It turned out he had been secretly following the two. Seeing Su Jinran unharmed, his anxiety finally subsided. Together, the two quickly subdued the man.
Su Jinran successfully obtained the medicinal herbs and rushed back to the clinic without stopping. After careful preparation and meticulous care, the old man's condition improved.
His condition improved, and he eventually recovered.
Having gone through this experience, Su Jinran became even more cautious. She knew that she would encounter more challenges and dangers on the path of healing and saving lives, but she was fearless. The joy of curing each patient became her motivation to continue. Like a fearless warrior, she strode towards the unknown challenges with reverence for life and dedication to medicine.
On a sunny afternoon, sunlight filtered through the dappled shadows of the trees, illuminating the courtyard of Su Jinran's clinic. An elderly man with white hair and a hunched back walked briskly into the clinic. His eyes were filled with tears, and he stepped forward to tightly grasp Su Jinran's hand, his hands trembling slightly with emotion.
It turned out that the old man had been suffering from a serious illness for a long time, and all his efforts to seek medical treatment had been in vain, causing his health to deteriorate rapidly. It was Su Jinran who, with her superb medical skills and patient treatment, pulled him back from the abyss of illness. After recovering, the old man was extremely grateful to Su Jinran and kept thinking about how to repay her kindness.
He carefully took out an antique wooden box from his robes, opened it to reveal a medical book wrapped in layers of silk. The old man respectfully handed the book to Su Jinran, his voice slightly choked with emotion, and said, "Miss Su, I have no way to repay your great kindness. This medical book is a family heirloom that I have treasured for many years. It contains many long-lost medical secrets and formulas, and I hope it will be of some help to you."
Su Jinran gently took the medical book. Although the cover was yellowed, it was remarkably well-preserved, and the handwriting was vigorous and powerful. She gently opened the book, and a sense of antiquity wafted out. The contents immediately captivated her; the lost remedies seemed to open a completely new door to medicine. Su Jinran was overjoyed, and from then on, she studied it day and night, immersing herself in its vast and profound medical knowledge.
However, the peaceful days did not last long. Soon after, a strange illness suddenly broke out in the city. Those who fell ill initially only felt weak, but then their bodies were covered with dense red rashes, they developed a persistent high fever, fell into a coma, and their lives were in danger. In an instant, panic gripped the city, and the cries of the patients' families filled the air.
Upon learning of this, Su Jinran immediately devoted herself to researching the strange illness. Using the knowledge from her newly acquired medical books, combined with her clinical experience, she carefully diagnosed and analyzed the condition, and preliminarily determined the cause. However, to cure this strange illness, a key medicinal ingredient was difficult to obtain. This ingredient grew in a special environment and was extremely rare; none of the pharmacies in the city had it in stock.
Su Jinran was deeply troubled by this, pacing back and forth in the clinic all day, lost in thought. Just as she was worrying, Ye Jiuchen rushed over. Ye Jiuchen was Su Jinran's like-minded friend, and they often discussed medicine and pharmacology together. He arrived in a hurry with exciting news: "Jinran, I heard that a plant suspected to be this medicine has been discovered in an abandoned ancient temple on the outskirts of the city!"
Upon hearing this, Su Jinran's eyes instantly lit up with hope. Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately packed her medicine kit and headed to the outskirts of the city with Ye Jiuchen. By the time they arrived at the abandoned ancient temple, it was already late. The afterglow of the setting sun cast its light upon the dilapidated temple, adding to its eerie and terrifying atmosphere. A stench of decay permeated the area around the temple, as if it were shrouded in a shadow of death.
Su Jinran and Ye Jiuchen cautiously entered the ancient temple, taking each step with extreme care. The temple was overgrown with weeds, the walls covered in moss, and the dilapidated Buddha statues looked particularly eerie in the dim light. They searched every nook and cranny of the temple.