Kuncao

The Shennong's Classic of Materia Medica states, "Medicines have principal, assistant, adjuvant, and guide herbs to complement and harmonize them."

"There are those who travel alone, those who depend on each other, those who help each other, those who fear each other, those who hate each other, those who oppose each other, and those who kill each other. All these seven emotions should be considered together."

A prescription contains many Chinese herbs, among which there are principal and assistant herbs. The principal herb is the main herb in the prescription, and the others are used to assist the principal herb in achieving its effect.

Since Zhang Yan had no money, she certainly couldn't use the generous offer. At this moment, Su Ziyang, who wanted to help Zhang Yan, had a sudden inspiration and remembered a medicinal herb—Kuncao (坤草).

Kuncao is another name for motherwort. Kun refers to women, and Qian represents men while Kun represents women. Kuncao can be understood as a herb used exclusively by women.

In his book "Leigong's Explanation of Processing and Medicinal Properties," Li Zhongzi states, "The primary function of Leonurus japonicus is to treat blood stasis. Therefore, it enters all the Yin meridians, promoting blood circulation without harming new blood, and nourishing blood without causing stagnation. This makes it a sacred medicine for pregnancy and childbirth."

Li Zhongzi called it a sacred medicine for pregnancy and childbirth, while Huang Yuanyu, in his book "Jade Catalpa Explanation of Medicinals", further stated that "Motherwort regulates menstruation and blood circulation, treats all blood disorders, breaks up blood stasis and removes putrefaction, expels stillborn fetuses, destroys the placenta, and heals all kinds of sores and ulcers. It is an excellent medicine for women."

Thinking of this medicine, Su Ziyang felt he could try giving it to Li Yan.

With that in mind, Su Ziyang typed out the name of the medicine on his computer.

Motherwort 26g

7 pay.

These medicines cost a total of 11 yuan.

"After you get home, find a large cup and drink this medicine like tea. Keep steeping it until it loses its flavor, then you can change the brew. Drink it for seven consecutive days."

Zhang Yan looked at the 11 yuan, her expression relaxed considerably, and she thanked Su Ziyang repeatedly.

After Zhang Yan left, Su Ziyang lamented the hardships of life and also felt that the girl was too naive and foolish.

As it was nearing the end of the workday, Su Ziyang saw Yang Tianzheng again, carrying a large bag.

Su Ziyang felt a chill run down his spine the moment he saw Yang Tianzheng. After Yang Tianzheng finished explaining his research and development to Su Ziyang, Su Ziyang was almost asleep.

"Kid, don't look down on me. Master's telling you, don't ever ask me to teach you how to make these treasures again."

"You should stop now. Aren't you tired?"

Su Ziyang spoke to Yang Tianzheng in silence.

"Hey, by the way, I've got a good gadget for you."

As Yang Tianzheng spoke, he took a white object out of his pocket and placed it on Su Ziyang's examination table.

Su Ziyang picked one up; it was white with a slight yellowish tinge, and about the length of his index finger. "Is this a wolf fang?"

Su Ziyang was astonished and examined it even more closely.

"Where am I supposed to get you wolf fangs, Tibetan mastiff fangs?"

Yang Tianzheng rolled his eyes at Su Ziyang, who didn't know its value. "What do you think? This thing can ward off evil spirits. You can make a pendant out of it, wrap it in silver, and it'll look beautiful."

"Where did you get this?!" Su Ziyang asked in surprise, wondering where Yang Tianzheng had gotten the Tibetan Mastiff teeth.

"Hey-hey."

When Su Ziyang asked this, Yang Tianzheng chuckled and said, "There's a family next to your Master Jin's courtyard who keeps two Tibetan Mastiffs. The other day, I was making some tooth-pulling Crucian Carp Frost, and I tried it on one of those mastiffs, and it worked! It pulled out their tooth!"

"Holy crap..."

Su Ziyang couldn't help but swear, then quickly got up and looked Yang Tianzheng over from all angles, finding that Yang Tianzheng had no wounds.

"You... you... you, how... how did you pull the Tibetan Mastiff's teeth?"

There's a Chinese idiom, "pulling teeth from a tiger's mouth," which means that while Tibetan mastiffs aren't as fierce as tigers, they're still no joke. News of Tibetan mastiffs killing people has been frequent.

"Hey, a Xiao Zang Mastiff is no challenge for me. I applied the medicine to its teeth in no time."

Yang Tianzheng's expression, as if he had a brilliant plan, earned Su Ziyang's admiration.

Just as Wu Song fought a tiger in ancient times, my master now pulls out the teeth of a Tibetan mastiff. I admire him greatly.

A week later, Su Ziyang saw Zhang Yan again.

Zhang Yan's complexion had noticeably improved, and she looked much more radiant.

"Doctor Su, I came here specifically to thank you. The medicine you prescribed for me last time, by the third day I had almost completely stopped the bleeding from my head, and now I'm completely healed. Thank you so much!"

Su Ziyang's attempt received very positive feedback, which proved that Su Ziyang idea was correct.

"Doctor Su, I didn't bring you anything. But I still wanted to thank you, so I brought you a pair of headphones. Please accept them, thank you."

Su Ziyang knew that Zhang Yan's living conditions were not good, so he resolutely refused to accept Zhang Yan's things. However, Zhang Yan blushed and insisted on giving them to Su Ziyang, so Su Ziyang had no choice but to accept them.

From that day on, Zhang Yan would come to see Su Ziyang from time to time, never empty-handed, always bringing some everyday items or food and drinks.

Sometimes it's two bottles of drinks, sometimes it's cut fruit.

After a while, Zhang Yan made Su Ziyang feel really embarrassed. But Zhang Yan said it was on her way to work, and also to thank Su Ziyang for treating her illness.

Su Ziyang repeatedly stated that treating and saving lives is a doctor's duty and there's no need to be so polite. However, Zhang Yan still came every few days.

On one occasion, Yang Tianzheng saw Zhang Yan delivering cut fruit to Su Ziyang.

"Hey kid, is this girl interested in you? She's been giving you gifts like this every day. Don't mess around with her."

Su Ziyang chuckled helplessly, "What can I possibly do? Sigh, she's always like this, there's nothing I can do. I can't exactly tell her not to come anymore, that would be too hurtful to her pride!"

"Look at you, you're the typical scumbag. You should get a perm, you know that?"

Su Ziyang was surprised that Yang Tianzheng could use such trendy words.

"What's wrong with me? Am I a jerk?"

"A man who doesn't know how to say no is a scumbag. Fairy Li will be back soon, you think you're so great. I need to continue my research on medicine, goodbye!"

After Yang Tianzheng strolled away, Su Ziyang muttered to himself, "Am I really a scumbag? Wait a minute, who did you just say was coming back?"

After Su Ziyang chased after him outside, he discovered that Yang Tianzheng had already disappeared.

Although Su Ziyang didn't know where Mr. Mengfei and Fairy Li's group had gone, Su Ziyang was stunned when Fairy Li reappeared in front of Su Ziyang.

Previously, Fairy Li was either wearing Hanfu or a Daoist robe, and her hair was styled in a bun. But now, Fairy Li's long hair was draped over her shoulders, and she was wearing a denim skirt and canvas shoes.

It felt like a fairy had fallen to earth.

"What are you looking at! Haven't you seen this before?"

Fairy Li smiled and said to Su Ziyang.

"Oh, I've never seen this version before."

Su Ziyang made a joke.

"Keep being sarcastic. Your master and the others are in Old Daoist Master Xiao's office. Do you want to go take a look?"

Having not seen each other for a long time, Su Ziyang lost interest in making house calls. He closed the door of the clinic and followed Fairy Li straight to the Daoist temple behind it.

"Where have you been? Why aren't you wearing your uniforms anymore...?" Su Ziyang was itching to ask, he had so many questions.

"Where have you been? This is a secret that cannot be revealed, but since I've left the monastic life, I can tell you about it."

Fairy Li walked very fast, with Su Ziyang following closely behind.

"He's returned to secular life..."

Considering Fairy Li's departure from the monastic life, Su Ziyang suddenly seemed to understand the meaning behind the mysterious things these people had said a few days ago.

When Su Ziyang stood at the door, all eyes were on Su Ziyang.

Su Ziyang, seeing that Mr. Mengfei and Daoist Jin still looked somewhat travel-worn, quickly cupped his hands in greeting.

"Come, come, come. It's been a while. Let me see if you've improved."

Daoist Jin beckoned to Su Ziyang, Su Ziyang obediently sat down next to Daoist Jin.

"Hey, Lao Jin. This is my apprentice. Come, my disciple, sit down next to your master."

As if he were jealous, Mr. Mengfei patted the seat next to him, gesturing for Su Ziyang to sit down.

"Why do I feel like a hostess?"

Su Ziyang covered his face and muttered something, then sat down next to Mr. Mengfei.

"Hey, he's your master, and I'm not? Just because he tells you to go over there doesn't mean you have to.

Daoist Jin also joined in the commotion.

I'm leaving!

Su Ziyang pretended to get up and leave, which made everyone burst into laughter.

"Alright, alright. Stop teasing the child. He's still young, he'll start crying."

Mr. Mengfei regained his composure, and only then did Su Ziyang notice that there was another person sitting in the room. This person was none other than Xue Zhen he had met once before.

Xue Zhen sat expressionlessly in his seat, holding his teacup in silence, seemingly invisible and utterly devoid of presence.

"This is your apprentice? I met him before."

Everyone fell silent. Xue Zhen sized up Su Ziyang, then spoke to Mr. Mengfei.

"Yes, yes, that's him. I told you about him last time. How about it? Is it okay?"

Su Ziyang didn't know what the others were saying about whether it was okay or not. With his masters around, Su Ziyang didn't dare to say anything out of turn and could only listen silently.

When Mr. Mengfei asked if it was feasible, Xue Zhen looked Su Ziyang over for a while and then said, "We can give it a try. It's hard to say."

"Okay, it's good to give it a try."

Daoist Jin nodded, seemingly quite satisfied with Xue Zhen's uncertain statement.

"Alright. Let's pick a date then and go see this master."

Mr. Mengfei clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xue Zhen Xue Zhen, who nodded and said "okay," before returning to his seat to quietly drink his tea.

Having not seen each other for a long time, Su Ziyang and his master had endless things to talk about. Mr. Mengfei and Daoist Jin listened attentively as Su Ziyang recounted the illnesses he had encountered during this period.

When the conversation reached its most exciting part, Mr. Mengfei and Daoist Jin nodded repeatedly, quite satisfied with their disciple.

"By the way, where's your Master Yang?"

After chatting for a while, Mr. Mengfei finally remembered his good friend, Yang Tianzheng, who was left as a nanny for Su Ziyang.

"He's obsessed with Chuanya now, spending all his time making medicine in Daoist Jin's little room. I can't get in touch with him!"

Su Ziyang explained what Yang Tianzheng had been up to. Upon hearing this, Mr. Mengfei Su Ziyang twice. "That guy really did have something important to do. How was it? Did he get a good beating?"

Mr. Mengfei was quite proud of the terrible idea he had given Yang Tianzheng. It would have been better if Mr. Mengfei hadn't mentioned it, because Su Ziyang almost burst into tears as soon as he did.

He put his arm around Daoist Jin and began to complain, saying that Yang Tianzheng beat him every day, and he complained about how Yang beat him and how he disciplined him.

As Su Ziyang was speaking, Daoist Jin patted Su Ziyang on the shoulder. "It's alright, child. This idea was mine..."

Just as he was getting into his rant, Su Ziyang's eyes widened when he heard what Daoist Jin said.

Su Ziyang glanced at Daoist Jin's kind smile again, then got up and ran off...

Su Ziyang's running away caused everyone in the room to burst into laughter again.