Chapter 56 - 56 56 you really are a genius

Chapter 56: Chapter 56, you really are a genius. Chapter 56: Chapter 56, you really are a genius. “What?”

Upon hearing this, not just Doctor Bai, but also Wu Zhong and Wu Hong all stood up.

Doctor Bai’s prescription, what was that? It was considered a treasure by the Fishing Guild, back when Doctor Bai used to be a sitting doctor there.

It was by relying on this prescription that he had established his foothold.

And became one of the Inner Hall Eight Doctors.

This was a prescription that could secure one’s livelihood; was it so easily improved upon?

Doctor Bai had spent a good half of his life perfecting the Skin Tempering Soup to what it was today, yet Chen Jie had the audacity to claim that he had improved the prescription?

Was that even possible?

You’ve only studied pharmacology for a few days, and you dare to make such an outrageous statement!

Wu Zhong and Wu Hong both looked at Chen Jie skeptically, their eyes filled with disbelief. However, after a brief moment of astonishment, Doctor Bai asked Chen Jie, “Jiu Si, you’re not joking, are you?”

Chen Jie: “Master, you must have also felt some of the medicinal strength in my pulse just now, right? The strength of a full prescription shouldn’t be this potent, should it?”

Chen Jie asked Doctor Bai, who nodded slightly: “I was about to ask about this. Did you consume any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures?”

“No, I just added an ingredient to this medicine, and I feel that the overall medicinal properties have been greatly enhanced!”

“Alright, let’s talk in my study.”

Doctor Bai stood up and instructed the Bai family to bolt the door properly. The law does not pass on to the sixth ear; such a formula capable of significantly enhancing the effectiveness of a medicine was incredibly valuable,

Especially for a Sect.

Just think, a course of Skin Tempering Soup, five courses to assist you in entering the Skin Buff Realm.

And now, with Chen Jie’s prescription able to enhance the efficacy by forty percent, it means that what used to take five courses might now only need three.

Saving two-fifths of Silver Coins.

How much would this help a guild to improve its bottom-tier Martial Artists; these Martial Artists are the foundation of the guild!

Back when Doctor Bai used a course of Skin Tempering Soup to establish his footing in the Fishing Guild, it shows the preciousness of this prescription!

The four entered the study, Wu Hong closed the door, and Doctor Bai asked Chen Jie to explain the method for improving the medicinal strength.

Chen Jie did not hide anything, as his main purpose for coming today was to use this prescription to exchange for some benefits. Moreover, telling Doctor Bai the prescription might inspire him and help him to create better medicines to assist in his own Skin Buff.

After listening to Chen Jie’s explanation, Doctor Bai immediately fell into deep thought.

“Floating wheat!”

Doctor Bai thought for a moment and then twirling his beard, said, “Floating wheat, it’s actually that! Why didn’t I think of it!”

After that, Doctor Bai continued, “I had been trapped in a misconception, always believing that the most precious medicines were best, yet I didn’t realize that sometimes with sufficient strength in a medicine, it only lacks a catalyst. ‘Floating wheat, as said in the medicine classics: wheat is grain when solid, but when hollow, it’s a medicine.’ Shennong tasted a hundred herbs and considered wheat as food for a reason.”

“This floating wheat has the effects of solidifying the exterior to stop sweat, nourishing qi, and removing heat. My Skin Tempering Soup, when soaked towards the end, easily causes sweating. Once you sweat, the medicine scatters, and the effect naturally diminishes. Strong individuals can control their skin and lose less medicinal power, but it’s very difficult to control without reaching the Skin Buff Realm.”

“With the floating wheat’s sweat-stopping properties, sealing the pores, it directly maximizes the medicinal efficacy. Brilliant, truly brilliant!”

“Jiu Si, how did you discover this ingenious method?”

Doctor Bai looked at Chen Jie excitedly.

Chen Jie replied: “It was an accidental discovery.”

Seeing this, Doctor Bai said: “Yes, sometimes, an accidental discovery can solve a big problem. I myself have been stubborn, focused on increasing medicinal power but forgetting about the dissipation of the medicine. Jiu Si, well done, take this medicine back with you and continue experimenting.”

“Yes, Master.”

Chen Jie immediately responded. Following that, Doctor Bai looked at Wu Hong and Wu Zhong and said, “The matters discussed in this room today must not be disclosed. If this prescription is successful, it shall be exclusively Jiu Si’s. You are not to use it elsewhere, let alone exploit it for profit. Do you understand?”

“Yes, Dad.”

“Don’t worry, Grandpa, I know the rules. But Jiu Si, you’re really amazing. Not only do you learn martial arts so quickly, but you can even improve prescriptions. I’m no match for you!”

Chen Jie waved his hands quickly, “It’s all thanks to Master’s good teaching!”

“You slick rascal,”

Doctor Bai said with a laugh.

For a time, the atmosphere returned to its usual relaxed and light-hearted feel.

At this moment, Wu Zhong laughed and said, “Dad, isn’t Jiu Si here a more promising apprentice than me?”

Doctor Bai glanced at him and said, “Are you jealous? If Jiu Si were about your age, my Lan’er would be out of your league!”

At these words, Wu Zhong laughed heartily, “Dad, even if you’re willing, Lan’er might not be, haha...”

Then, turning his head to look at Chen Jie and after a moment of thought, he said, “Luckily, lad, you’re not my age! Otherwise, it really wouldn’t be certain—your looks are a good eight points as dashing as I was when I was young!”

Doctor Bai, Wu Hong: (⊙o⊙)... (Do you even need a face?)

The mood was harmonious, and at this moment Chen Jie also shot a compliment back, “Don’t just talk about the past. Uncle Zhong, you’re still graceful and heroic!”

Wu Zhong laughed and said, “Jiu Si really has a good eye.”

While they were joking around, Chen Jie suddenly spoke up, “Uncle Zhong, I need to ask you for a favor.”

“Sure, go ahead!”

Wu Zhong was in a good mood, and he had truly come to consider Chen Jie as one of his own, especially since Chen Jie had been willing to share such an important prescription.

It was clear he didn’t see these people as outsiders, so how could he act as one in return.

The Bai Family were just like that—good hosts rewarding good guests. You are good to us, and we will certainly be good to you.

Thus, when Chen Jie asked Wu Zhong for a favor, Wu Zhong didn’t give it another thought before agreeing.

“Here’s the thing, I heard that your fishery has been looking to hire people recently, and I’m interested in joining. Do you think that would be possible?”

“You want to join the fishery?”

Wu Zhong looked towards Doctor Bai. Actually, joining the fishery was simple—a word from him would suffice. However, Chen Jie was the disciple of his father-in-law. This was up to his father-in-law’s desire, so as not to interfere with Chen Jie’s medical studies.

Chen Jie also looked at Doctor Bai.

Doctor Bai did not rush to speak. He had long realized that Chen Jie’s ambition was not simply to become a doctor; he had great aspirations, and Doctor Bai did not dislike people with ambition.

On the contrary, in these times, without some ambition, one could only be bullied.

After thinking it over, Doctor Bai said, “Joining the fishery is fine. In a few years, once your medical skills are established, I can recommend you to become an Assistant Doctor at the Fishing Guild in the county, giving you a chance to make a name for yourself!”

An Assistant Doctor was a second-tier position for a doctor in the inner hall of the Fishing Guild. The inner hall was responsible for medical affairs, with eight great sitting doctors under the hall master, one of which Doctor Bai had once been.

Each sitting doctor also had deputies, called Assistant Doctors.

Seeing Doctor Bai’s consent, Wu Zhong said, “All right, you can report to the fishery tomorrow.”

Chen Jie immediately expressed his gratitude and then hesitantly said, “Uncle Wu Zhong, I have a cousin who’s a decent fellow. Could I bring him along with me? It would be good to have someone to watch each other’s back.”

Chen Jie thought of Chen Xiaohu. Uncle Erba’s family had helped him a lot, and he wanted to repay them now that he had the opportunity.

Hearing this, Wu Zhong said, “Okay, we’re looking to hire two people this time. Since it’ll be both of you, I won’t need to look for anyone else.”

“Thank you, Uncle Zhong!”

Chen Jie immediately thanked him, a slight smile emerging at the corner of his mouth.

Lu San, Chen Sanliu, you think you can rise up by using the fishery and even tread on me? Well, I’m sorry, but I’ve occupied that spot now. Time for you to look elsewhere!