Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 25 First Medical Practice

"The shop is up ahead. If you want to buy something, just find the shopkeeper up there," Liu Jun said weakly.

"We've come to see Manager Zhou. We know Uncle Zhou and his nephew, Xiao Shun," Gu Qingyue said sincerely.

Seeing Liu Jun's suspicious look, Gu Qingyue immediately described the physical characteristics of Grandpa Zhou and Xiao Shun, and explained how she met Grandpa Zhou and his family. Of course, she spoke vaguely and cryptically, deliberately emphasizing her relationship with Grandpa Zhou's family.

Please forgive Gu Qingyue for slightly embellishing her wording; she really wasn't very familiar with Uncle Zhou, and she needed to find a way to improve her relationship with Manager Zhou.

Upon hearing these words, Liu Jun glanced at the two of them and became a little nervous.

"Does Manager Zhou's family know? Before he fell into a coma, Manager Zhou asked us not to tell his family, because he was afraid they would worry," Liu Jun said nervously, clenching his hands tightly.

Liu Jun didn't know if keeping this a secret was the right thing to do. He subconsciously obeyed Manager Zhou's words. Manager Zhou had saved his life, and everything he had now was given to him by Manager Zhou. He had thought about avenging him, but compared to the Pan family, his strength was far inferior, and he couldn't do it. Thinking of this, he felt even more guilty.

Seeing the increasingly gloomy expression on the young man's face as he spoke, Gu Qingyue knew what was going on.

It seems that Manager Zhou's situation is not very optimistic.

Gu Qingyue approached Liu Jun and lowered her voice: "We didn't tell his family. It was my younger brother who recognized Manager Zhou and knew that he was Xiao Shun's uncle, so we took the liberty of coming to visit."

After speaking, Gu Qingyue gestured for the other person to come a little closer.

Liu Jun looked Gu Qingyue up and down with a questioning gaze.

The boy in front of me had strikingly handsome features and a genuinely caring gaze, making it hard for anyone to be wary of him.

Okay, actually the most important point is that good-looking people are always given preferential treatment without even realizing it.

He didn't reject Gu Qingyue's hint and moved closer to her.

"I once learned some medical skills from a reclusive master, specializing in treating difficult and complicated diseases. I would like to take a look at Manager Zhou and see if I can help you," Gu Qingyue said sincerely to the young man who looked puzzled.

Liu Jun: "..." This young man knows medicine? But looking at his age, it's really hard to believe.

"If I can't cure it, I'll ask my master to come and take a look. The worst-case scenario is just like what we're seeing now, right?" Gu Qingyue coaxed patiently.

Liu Jun frowned and thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Is there any worse outcome than this?

He felt that there was nothing left. Although the boy in front of him looked a bit young and it was the first time they had met, and he claimed to know Grandpa Zhou and Xiao Shun, he didn't know if that was true or not, nor did he know how good his medical skills were. But his calm and steady demeanor gave people an urge to trust him.

Besides, the young boy said that if it can't be cured, we can ask his master to come and take a look; who knows, he might be a miracle doctor!

Seeing Liu Jun's somewhat relenting expression, Gu Qingyue nodded and walked towards Manager Zhou.

"If you dare to harm our manager, I won't let you off the hook," Liu Jun said as he saw Gu Qingyue walk toward the bed, though his voice was somewhat weak.

Gu Qingyue glanced back at the worry in the young man's eyes, but didn't mind his words.

Who would feel comfortable having a complete stranger treat someone? It's just human nature.

Gu Qingyue sat down on the edge of the bed, felt Zhou's wrist pulse, waited for a while, took out a silver needle pouch from her sleeve, and turned to signal the two to go outside and wait.

"I don't like people disturbing me while I'm treating patients. You all stay outside and don't let anyone in," Gu Qingyue said without turning around, and sat down by the bed.

"What's that in your hand?" Liu Jun was startled when he saw Gu Qingyue pull a long silver needle out of a cloth bag.

"Silver needles for treating illnesses can better treat difficult and complicated diseases," Gu Qingyue said lightly, and continued to take out silver needles until she had taken out more than a dozen and lined them up in a row.

Silver needles? Liu Jun had indeed heard of them. When he was wandering in Lizhou City, he saw a traveling doctor using silver needles to treat people. He was too far away to see clearly at the time, but he heard everyone praising him, saying that he was a miracle doctor who used miraculous needles to save people who had already stepped into the gates of hell.

Thinking of this, his heart warmed; Manager Zhou was saved!

At this moment, his gaze towards Gu Qingyue was so intense that even Gu Qingyue could feel it.

Gu Qingyue's lips twitched. "Go out quickly, guard the door, and don't let anyone disturb you!"

"Okay, okay," Liu Jun nodded somewhat eagerly.

Wen Qinghong and Liu Jun exchanged a glance and followed him outside.

Gu Qingyue was taken aback. This young man was so easy to fool. Luckily, she really knew medicine. If he were a fraud, they would have regretted it!

Standing at the door, thinking of Gu Qingyue's age, Liu Jun suddenly felt a faint sense of regret. He shouldn't have been so rash in handing over the shopkeeper to a young man. But, after thinking about it, he realized that this might be his last chance. He hesitated for a moment, then pulled the door shut and stood straight outside waiting.

Meanwhile, Gu Qingyue, who was by the bedside, had already picked up a silver needle and sterilized it on the candlestick. She was a little excited. This was the first patient she had officially treated in ancient times. It was an important step towards carrying forward her grandfather's Phoenix Cry Golden Needle technique. With that thought in mind, she accurately inserted the silver needle into the patient's head.

After inserting more than a dozen silver needles into Manager Zhou's body, she raised her hand and touched the back of his head. A healing energy was injected into the wound until Gu Qingyue felt a little dizzy and lightheaded, at which point she stopped.

Shopkeeper Zhou's injuries are certainly not easy to heal. Without the support of healing energy, the best outcome would be as it is now.

Therefore, she needs to allow the wound to heal slightly and the blood clots inside to dissipate somewhat in order to speed up the treatment process.

Half an hour later, Gu Qingyue came out of the room looking exhausted.

"How is it?" Liu Jun asked eagerly as he leaned closer.

Gu Qingyue gave him a reassuring look.

"I will come again tomorrow to give Manager Zhou acupuncture. I will write a prescription and have him take it for two days. One dose of medicine should be taken in the morning and evening. If he wakes up after two days, I will adjust the prescription." After saying that, Gu Qingyue gestured to Liu Jun to find a place to talk, since there were always shop assistants coming and going in the backyard.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jun's heart trembled! Was there really hope?!

He was very grateful. Seeing Gu Qingyue's gesture, he walked towards the back room and asked with his eyes.

Gu Qingyue cleared her throat. "I've checked on Manager Zhou's condition, and he should be able to be cured, at least 60% sure." Seeing the excitement in Liu Jun's eyes, Gu Qingyue lowered her voice again.

"But was Manager Zhou really beaten by someone from the Pan family? And why?" Gu Qingyue raised her hand to smooth her slightly wrinkled clothes, asking the question as if it were casual.

Upon hearing Gu Qingyue's question, the light in Liu Jun's eyes dimmed, and a hint of anger flashed in his eyes, which had just been filled with joy.

"Our manager, Zhou, is new to Liquan County. Since the opening of the North-South General Store half a month ago, the servants of the Pan family have come and gone to collect protection money four times. Our manager was very angry. That day, those damned bastards came again. The manager had just argued with them for a few words when one of their guards pushed him down, broke his head, and stabbed him in the chaos."

Gu Qingyue was a little surprised.

"Collecting protection money? This kind of tactic has existed throughout history!"