Are You a Sleeper Agent?

Su Ziyang quickly washed up and changed into his training clothes. But then his phone started ringing again.

Su Ziyang opened the reply and found that it was actually Wind Arises, Water Surges who had just replied to him.

"Thank you so much, Teacher Yang! Thank you so much for the Bagua Image-Number Therapy! The old man's feet were very swollen just now. Teacher Yang's numerology was written on his feet, and after the old man recited it for five minutes, all the pain disappeared."

The Wind Arises, Water Surges also included two pictures: the first showed a swollen foot, and the second showed a foot with many densely packed numbers written on it, but it was clear that the swelling had subsided by two-thirds.

Experiencing the miraculous effects of the Bagua Image-Number Therapy once again, Su Ziyang was still deeply shocked!

After calming his excited emotions, Su Ziyang replied with a single word in a nonchalant yet pretentious manner: Okay!

After completing the Midnight-Noon Heaven and Earth Art, Su Ziyang sat on the futon, entered a state of complete tranquility, and forgot himself.

The next day, while Su Ziyang was having breakfast, he received a friend request from Teacher Yi in the group.

If others don't want to add him, fine, but it wouldn't be right not to add him back since he's in their group. Su Ziyang didn't think much of it and accepted Teacher Yi's friend request directly.

Teacher Yi: "Who did you learn your formula from? Who is your teacher?"

"I didn't learn this therapy from anyone. I just heard about it from someone a couple of days ago, so I looked up some information online."

Su Ziyang didn't know why Teacher Yi's tone of voice felt particularly aggressive and unfriendly.

"We're all ancient foxes, what are you trying to prove with your ghost stories!"

If his tone was merely harsh before, this statement left Su Ziyang completely baffled.

As Su Ziyang drank his soy milk, pondering the meaning of those words, Teacher Yi sent another message: "Are you an administrator in Litian's group? Your name is Xingyue, right? You kicked me out of that group, and now that I've created my own, you guys are causing trouble?"

Su Ziyang looked at this passage and fell into deep thought once again.

It seems that wherever there are people, there is a world of its own; people themselves constitute this world!

Su Ziyang thought for a while and then understood what Teacher Yi meant.

Analyzing his post, it seems there was a group created by someone named Litian, probably related to Bagua Image-Number Therapy. Teacher Yi and Litian had some kind of conflict, and Litian kicked Teacher Yi out of the group.

After being kicked out, Teacher Yi probably had some fans, and he was so angry that he created his own group!

Now, Teacher Yi suspects that he is a spy sent by the Litian group, and Teacher Yi now regards Su Ziyang as another person in the Litian group— Xingyue.

Su Ziyang took two bites of the fried dough stick in his hand, clicking his tongue in disapproval. "Making a group and then resorting to espionage? Is the adult world really this complicated?"

When Teacher Yi saw that Su Ziyang hadn't replied to his message for a long time, he seemed a little anxious and started a voice message.

Since Teacher Yi always refers to himself as "this old man," he must undoubtedly be an old man.

The voice did indeed sound like an old man, but Su Ziyang only listened to the voice message sent by Teacher Yi.

He couldn't understand what she was saying at all; she was babbling on and on, it sounded like a dialect from the lake area, and she was speaking very fast and in a hurry.

Judging solely from the emotional expression, this is hardly a kind remark.

"Can you speak Mandarin? I think you've misunderstood. I don't know you, nor do I know this 'Tian' you're talking about!"

Su Ziyang was too lazy to type anymore. He finished the fried dough stick in two bites and started a voice message as he walked out.

Su Ziyang spoke with a slight Northeast China accent. After sending a message, Teacher Yi remained silent.

After Su Ziyang Su Ziyang the consultation room, he received a reply from Teacher Yi. Su Ziyang didn't know how Teacher Yi had ruled him out as a spy. His tone had softened considerably, and he began speaking in broken Mandarin.

"You're from Northeast China, aren't you? When I was young, I worked on construction projects in a place in Northeast China!"

Teacher Yi changed the subject, and Su Ziyang felt that this person seemed to have something wrong with him, so he just replied with an "Mmm".

Teacher Yi quickly replied, "You said you've only studied this Bagua Image-Number Therapy for a few days, but I think your prescriptions are very unique. You must be very talented! I've been studying this subject for over ten years!"

Um!???

Su Ziyang was at a loss for words after reading Teacher Yi's words. Did this really require more than ten years of research?

Teacher Yi: "My family has been practicing traditional Chinese medicine for seven generations. I used to be quite famous locally, often diagnosing patients and prescribing medicine. However, since I learned about the Eight Trigrams numerology more than ten years ago, I have never prescribed medicine for anyone again. This is a truly green therapy that can diagnose illnesses remotely, treat illnesses, and even improve health! Its uses are endless!"

Su Ziyang, who was already speechless, became even more speechless after seeing Teacher Yi's words!

Wuyu's mom opened the door for him; Wuyu was home!

Finally, not knowing what to say, Su Ziyang sent Teacher Yi a thumbs-up emoji.

Seeing Su Ziyang give him a thumbs-up, Teacher Yi became even more talkative. "Are you a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine?"

"Yes! I'm on a house call, I have to go now! Sorry! Let's chat again when I have time!"

Teacher Yi didn't feel awkward, but Su Ziyang didn't know what to say and felt extremely embarrassed.

Especially when Teacher Yi mentioned that his family had been practicing traditional Chinese medicine for seven generations, Su Ziyang suddenly remembered those swindlers in TV commercials. "My family has been practicing traditional Chinese medicine for generations, and today I'm going to make a decision that goes against our ancestors! After using my plaster, my legs don't hurt anymore, my back doesn't ache, and I have energy to walk!!!"

Su Ziyang put down his phone, took out the laptop he brought from home, and started typing. He planned to combine some of the information about Umbilical Acupuncture with what Old Madam Liu had said that day, organize it together, print it out, bind it, and give a copy to Old Madam Liu.

These past few days have been a bit busy, but this morning I finally had a rare moment of leisure. Listening to the children crying outside, Su Ziyang really missed Daoist Jin.

If Daoist Jin were here, the child wouldn't be crying so intensely.

Su Ziyang typed all morning and reviewed it twice. After finding that the content was basically correct, he prepared to go out and find a place to print and bind it.

There was still a while before he got off work, so Su Ziyang took out his phone to check if anyone had messaged him on WeChat.

Auntie Yu sent a message, scolding Su Ziyang for not taking the initiative to chat with Liu Jinyu these past two days.

Zhang Zhen made several voice calls to Su Ziyang. Since Su Ziyang's phone was on silent, he didn't stop them. Su Ziyang listened to Zhang Zhen's dozen or so long voice calls, which were basically about asking Su Ziyang about the formula for the Bagua Image-Number Therapy.

As Su Ziyang scrolled down, he saw that Teacher Yi was actually giving a lecture in Teacher Yi's group.

The content was all typed, occasionally interspersed with a few short voice messages. He was talking about a matter concerning the formula for the Bagua Image-Number Therapy.

This means that traditional formulas cannot include two numbers that are mutually destructive in the Five Elements, but he discovered that it is possible to do so, and the effect is very good!

This kind of argument is like talking about traditional Chinese medicine prescriptions. For example, there are eighteen incompatibilities in traditional Chinese medicine.

The mnemonic is as follows:

Eighteen Incompatibilities in Materia Medica

Banloubeilian and Gongwu

Algae, halberd, and coriander all fight grass

All ginseng, asarum, peony, and veratrum are countered.

Some famous doctors will make use of the Eighteen Incompatibilities. For example, Mr. Li Ke, a representative figure of the modern Fire Spirit School, is good at using the Eighteen Incompatibilities in his prescriptions.

Whether in ancient or modern times, anyone who dares to use this method is a master who has reached the pinnacle of skill.

Su Ziyang didn't know if this Teacher Yi was a true master or a fake one, but he did put forward the argument that two conflicting numbers could be put together.

"Many people criticize me for not following the original formula, saying I don't adhere to the taboos set by the inventor, Teacher Li. But I want to say that Teacher Li's words may not be correct. We must dare to try! Dare to innovate! How can we progress if we stick to the old ways!"

"Some people in other groups aren't doctors! They just know a little about divination and then switch to using the Eight Trigrams and numerology to treat people! They're completely unqualified!"

"I come from a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners for seven generations, and my understanding of medical principles is far beyond what ordinary people can match! Therefore, I believe there is no problem with innovation!"

"Many people criticize me for not knowing Teacher Li, the founder of Bagua Image-Number Therapy. What they don't know is that we've been corresponding for over a decade! I've bought Teacher Li's materials dozens of times! I can definitely be considered Teacher Li's first disciple..."

I've said a lot, but it can be summarized in two points: First, I'm better than others; second, I really am better than others!

Su Ziyang had no intention of getting involved in these messy affairs, but he could still tell from between the lines that this Teacher Yi was indeed a very arrogant person who would tell everyone that his ancestors had been traditional Chinese medicine practitioners for seven generations.

At this moment, Su Ziyang remembered something that Mr. Mengfei had told him: someone had told Mr. Mengfei that he was a descendant of Hua Tuo and that his medical skills were extraordinary!

Mr. Mengfei retorted to them like this: So what if your father is Hua Tuo? Just because your father is great doesn't mean you are! Does that mean all the emperor's sons become emperors?

Su Ziyang could only give Mr. Mengfei a thumbs up and say, "Master, well said!"

After work, Su Ziyang was too lazy to go out to find food, so he wandered alone to the Daoist temple's canteen, intending to have a vegetarian meal.

As soon as Su Ziyang entered, he saw Daoist Master Xiao Yang.

"Greetings, Daoist Master!" Su Ziyang respectfully bowed to Daoist Master Xiao Yang.

Daoist Master Xiao Yang smiled and cupped his hands in greeting to Su Ziyang: "Xiao Su, has that guy been giving you trouble again lately?"

"Hehe, no!" Su Ziyang chuckled.

"That's good! If you do, be sure to tell me! I'll protect you! When Zijun left, I promised to take care of you for her!" Daoist Master Xiao Yang patted his chest and assured Su Ziyang.

"Where did Zijun go?" Su Ziyang picked up a bowl to ladle some soup.

"You don't know?!" Daoist Master Xiao Yang exclaimed in surprise at Su Ziyang's question, his eyes wide with astonishment.

"Ah!" Su Ziyang nodded.

Daoist Master Xiao Yang's eyes darted around, and he smiled, "Then you can keep it to yourself! I'm full, I'm leaving!"

mystery...

Su Ziyang shook his head, scooped up a spoonful of soup, and sat down to drink it.