Physician Pavilion

Jiang Liu said embarrassedly, "Uncle Hai, I really just wanted to come and see you today!"

"It's good that you're thoughtful! You'll come to see this old man when you have time. Speak your mind!" Uncle Hai gestured.

Jiang Liu didn't beat around the bush, "Uncle Hai, I really wanted to ask you, are there ranks and grades for medicine?"

"The field of medicine is really quite complex, and it can't be explained simply by dividing it into ranks and grades!" Uncle Hai said, sitting down.

"To sum it up in one sentence: you should use whatever medicine is suitable for the situation, and you should plant whatever medicine is suitable for the environment. Do you understand that?" Uncle Hai waved his hand, motioning for Jiang Liu to sit down.

Jiang Liu sat down and listened attentively.

"Traditionally, herbs are divided into elementary, intermediate, advanced, and premium based on their age and efficacy. After that, they are divided into First to Ninth Rank, and finally Saint-level."

"Then physicians are also basically divided according to the same ranks as the herbs. Before being Ranked, they are called apprentices. After being Ranked, they are called physicians. Those who transcend Ninth Rank are called Medical Saints."

"If a premium apprentice has enough knowledge and practice, they can apply for an assessment. If they pass the assessment, they can advance to become a physician."

"The assessment is conducted in the Physician Pavilion. The Physician Pavilion has existed the longest on this continent, and it has always existed regardless of how the dynasties change. Because there is an unwritten rule that no matter how the dynasty changes, no one is allowed to touch the people of the Physician Pavilion. Otherwise, the people of the Physician Pavilion will not provide treatment and will unite to resist."

"So, when you encounter people from the Physician Pavilion, you generally treat them with courtesy. After all, who can live in this world without getting hurt or sick, right?"

Uncle Hai explained in detail.

Jiang Liu's eyes lit up and he said, "Then Uncle Hai, are you a member of the Physician Pavilion?"

"The Physician Pavilion only exists in large cities like prefectural cities. Generally, smaller cities only have liaison offices. Normally, all physicians who pass the assessment in the Physician Pavilion are considered members of the Physician Pavilion. And the Physician Pavilion will also provide protection to these physicians."

"But from the perspective of the Physician Pavilion, only those who truly join the Physician Pavilion are considered their own people."

"Then, Uncle Hai, did you join the Physician Pavilion?" Jiang Liu asked curiously.

Uncle Hai fell into a moment of contemplation upon hearing this. Then he said, "I'm not considered a member of the Physician Pavilion now."

"Not considered? Does that mean you joined the Physician Pavilion before, Uncle Hai?" Jiang Liu asked.

"Where did you get so much curiosity from, kid? These are all old stories, so let's not mention them anymore," Uncle Hai said unhappily.

"Then what Rank Physician are you now, Uncle Hai?" Jiang Liu asked curiously.

"Me? I'm a Fifth Rank Physician now," Uncle Hai said with a sigh.

"Fifth Rank, that's one of the best in Cloud Sun City, right?" Jiang Liu said excitedly.

"A Fifth Rank Physician is considered the highest in this Cloud Sun City. Generally, those who reach Sixth Rank will go to the prefectural city, otherwise it will be difficult to advance."

"Why? Can't you advance through self-study, practice, and assessment?"

"You think it's that simple. First of all, you need to have a master to teach you, then you need to have herbs of high Rank to provide, and finally, you need to practice refining medicine and actual treatment. Only then can you pass the assessment. How can a small city provide these things?"

"The inheritance of general medical skills is taught by the master hand-in-hand, passed down orally, and rarely compiled into books. They are afraid that a single word difference will lead to learning something that is neither fish nor fowl, and harming people's lives," Uncle Hai said seriously.

"Then the medical books and Compendium of Materia Medica that I learned in An Sheng Pharmacy were also compiled into books!"

"Oh! Those should be basic medical books and herb identification guides. They are the same as primers for learning to read in elementary school!" Uncle Hai explained.

"Oh! Then can I learn medical skills from you, Uncle Hai?" Jiang Liu looked at Uncle Hai expectantly.

"Did you become an apprentice at An Sheng Pharmacy before?"

"No! Doctor An Yuan just had me memorize the Compendium of Materia Medica and didn't even have time to explain the basic medical skills to me. I rarely saw Doctor An Yuan at the pharmacy."

"Is that so! Then come find me after your one-year term in the Training Hall is over. After all, your cultivation time is tight right now."

"Okay! By the way, Uncle Hai, what Rank Physician is Doctor An Yuan?"

"An Yuan? He has been at Second Rank for a long time. He should be busy treating patients and saving people, and doesn't have time to advance!"

Jiang Liu thought of Doctor An Yuan's usual behavior, and it should be like that. During the time Jiang Liu was at An Sheng Pharmacy, he rarely saw Doctor An Yuan staying at the pharmacy all the time.

"Then Uncle Hai, I'll go back first, and I'll come see you when I have time," Jiang Liu said goodbye.

"Go! Pay attention to your cultivation. Now is the time to lay the foundation! Don't be too eager for quick success and damage your foundation!" Uncle Hai warned.

"I will! Uncle Hai!" Jiang Liu bowed and responded. Then he turned and left.

Jiang Liu returned to his small courtyard. Today really opened his eyes. He didn't expect there to be such a huge force as the Physician Pavilion. Although the Physician Pavilion doesn't compete or grab on the surface, it should not be underestimated. After all, who knows how many old antiques are inside such a long-standing force?

When his physician level advances, he will join the Physician Pavilion to see. Jiang Liu never worries that his physician level will not advance quickly! A man with a cheat is just that confident!