Dr. Fang's medical skills were solid, he treated people gently, charged fair prices, and never deceived the common folk. Shopkeeper Wang had a sharp eye for herbs; his medicinal ingredients were of superior quality and full weight. Bit by bit, their reputation grew, and the clinic's business steadily stabilized.
Many poor families in the city could not bear to spend money on minor ailments. Rejuvenation Hall therefore set a rule: those in poverty could have their consultation fees reduced or waived, and medicine could be discounted as circumstances allowed. Once word spread, Rejuvenation Hall thoroughly established itself and became White Cloud City's most highly regarded clinic.
Order in the city, the flow of goods, and the people's livelihoods were all steadily improving. Everything appeared to be progressing toward peace and prosperity.
Over the following days, Lin Taichu maintained his routine of visiting once every three days. Each time he went to Rejuvenation Hall, large numbers of people still waited for health-preserving prescriptions. He remained true to his principles, never prescribing carelessly, and patiently advised every person who came.
Many people gradually accepted his reasoning. They no longer clung to the idea of obtaining prescriptions; if they had an ailment, they calmly sought treatment from Dr. Fang, and if they were well, they no longer made special trips to disturb him. The clinic's order of treatment gradually became well regulated.
Until this day, when White Cloud City received an unexpected visitor.
That afternoon, the weather was clear and the streets were peaceful. Lin Taichu sat at Rejuvenation Hall for a while, treated two patients with mild physical weakness, and was preparing to rise and return to Luofeng City.
Someone suddenly appeared at the clinic entrance.
The man looked to be around forty. He wore plain-colored cloth robes of ordinary fabric, without