"Doctor Tang, can you cure our illness?" Doctor He asked.
Tangyu nodded, "Of course I can. Since I can see what your problems are, naturally I can also cure your illness."
Doctor He was imdiately delighted and quickly said, "Doctor Tang, then please do us the favor of treating us. Na your price, Doctor Tang." Doctor Luo also added, "Yes, Doctor Tang, na your price. We apologize for what happened earlier."
Looking at their changed attitude, Tangyu squinted slightly and smirked, "No rush, let’s talk about this later. I ca to see you today to sit down and have a proper discussion. Once we’re done talking, we’ll address this issue."
Doctors He and Luo exchanged a glance, silently negotiating with their eyes. Doctor He then said, "Doctor Tang, we have beco friends through the clashes. How about this: you stop practicing dicine, and each of us will give you ten thousand a month, amounting to twenty thousand a month, which should be enough for you to live comfortably. This way, you won’t have to busy yourself with treating people every day and can continue studying and pursuing your scholarly ambitions. Isn’t this what you aspire to? We practice dicine just to earn so worldly money, incomparable to your great aspirations, Doctor Tang. What do you think?"
Spending ten thousand a month was a trivial matter for them, considering that if Tangyu kept practicing dicine, it would cause them a daily loss counted in tens of thousands.
Tangyu shook his head, and Doctor He quickly added, "If ten thousand a month is too little, we can increase it a bit."
Tangyu shook his head and smiled, "Doctor He, you misunderstood. It’s not a matter of money. As a scholar, I, Tangyu, have a sense of dignity. Such handouts, I surely won’t accept. I have hands and can earn my living. Why live off your money?"
Doctor He suggested again, "Then how about this, Doctor Tang, both our dical halls hire you as the chief expert. You hold a position at our hospitals, and when you have spare ti, you can co to work. Both our hospitals will pay you. How does that sound?"
Tangyu still shook his head, "No need. I understand your intentions. Listen to first. I’ll practice dicine one more day tomorrow, and then I won’t open a practice anymore. So, you don’t have to worry about taking your business. I ca today to tell you this. Give just the last bit of ti tomorrow. After that, we can mind our own business. If I ever need to practice dicine again, I’ll definitely discuss it with you. How does that sound?"
Tangyu’s words left the two of them bewildered. Such a good deal? If so, that would be the best outco.
Yet, they were still a bit skeptical of Tangyu’s words.
Tangyu noticed their thoughts and said, "What I, Tangyu, say, I’ll certainly do, so you don’t have to worry. I’m rely a feeble scholar. Are you really worried I could pull any tricks?"
After a mont of consideration, they found his words sensible.
Doctor Luo said, "If that’s really the case, Doctor Tang, we can truly beco friends in the future."
Tangyu smirked, "I’ve long said we can be friends, there’s no need to make things so tense. Isn’t it better now that everything is clear? I don’t want any trouble, nor do I want trouble to find . Alright, bring so paper, and I’ll write you a prescription. You fetch the dicine yourself. And don’t send people to disturb anymore in the future."
Doctor He happily fetched so paper, and Tangyu quickly wrote two prescriptions, waved his hand, and left.
Leaving He Ji dical Hall, Tangyu shook his head and chuckled, "It’s better to avoid unnecessary trouble, too many days of fighting and killing, I really don’t want to stir up a big conflict now. Thinking about it, life on Earth, in its simplicity, is indeed quite nice. A harmonious society, peaceful coexistence, isn’t that great? Seeking the Immortal Path is a road of no return, a brutal journey. It’s a path paved with brambles, slaughter, walking over others’ corpses stained with their blood. Is this truly the life I want?"
"Why do I seek the Immortal Path? Why do I want to beco an Immortal? Isn’t it for eternal freedom and absolute ease, without conflict, forever free of worries, to live happily with my love forever? What I need is not this fighting and killing, nor the hostility of the mortal world. What I need is a peaceful heart."
Tangyu faintly felt as if sothing within him had stirred, a wondrous thought seed to flash through his mind.
What Tangyu hadn’t noticed was that his character was gradually changing, and this change was an intangible elevation for him, a tamorphosis of body and spirit. This transformation would greatly benefit him in the future.
For Tangyu to breakthrough from the Ninth Layer of the Zifu Realm to Seeking Immortal, he needed an imnse transformation. This giant chasm was not easy to cross. This task was a ga, but for Tangyu, it was also a form of training and gaining sothing. The last ti on the Mystic Spirit Continent, he gained the Four Directions Contemplation Map. This ti, what Tangyu gained was a piece of mind. Such a gain is rare and can only be accumulated little by little to break through the bonds and beco like a butterfly erging from its chrysalis.
With a calm heart, Tangyu’s way of handling things also changed from before.
The aggressiveness faded, replaced by a genuine aura of righteousness. In the eyes of the world, righteousness is seen as Immortal Qi.
If one can’t embody Immortal Qi, how can they beco an Immortal? A wicked person can’t beco an Immortal; they can only be called a demon.
The path in my heart, unconsciously, has beco a bit clearer. But it’s still not enough, Tangyu must continue to strive, continue to pursue his Path of the Immortals, and find the opportunity for a breakthrough.
Returning to the small shabby hut, Tangyu found Wang Laizi and his four companions still guarding the door. Upon seeing Tangyu return, Wang Laizi dashed up excitedly, looking at Tangyu with a concerned expression: "Boss, are you okay? I was worried to death."
Tangyu smiled wryly, patting Wang Laizi, "I’ve said it before; I won’t be in any trouble. Alright, you all go back and rest quickly, there’s work to do tomorrow."
"Okay, as long as you’re okay, Boss. Then we’re leaving." Wang Laizi nodded with a smile and left with his four underlings.
Tangyu also smiled. A tranquil life actually brings him more joy.
Back inside, Tangyu began making Kongming Lanterns again, then inscribed love poems on them and released Kong Mingliang; not too many, just two.
Atop the Daluo Tower, the Princess once again ascended the tower. Yesterday, she received two Kongming Lanterns, and the poems on them touched her heart. So today, she ca to the Daluo Tower again, gazing at the night, hoping for more Kongming Lanterns to appear.
Accompanying the Princess, Chen Keji said, "Your Highness, it’s getting late and the weather is chilly. You should go back and rest."
The Princess gently shook her head: "I am not cold; if you feel cold, you can go back first. I don’t need you to accompany ."
Chen Keji frowned slightly. Although he could accompany the Princess anyti now, she remained distant and cold towards him. This made him feel quite uncomfortable.
"The lanterns appeared again." The Princess’s eyes suddenly moved, seeing two Kongming Lanterns flying over from afar, just like yesterday. Seeing the lanterns reappear, Chen Keji sneered inwardly: "Tangyu, you really have a way with ideas. You ca up with this thod. But—what of it? You don’t have much chance to get close to the Princess. Yet, you indeed gave a sense of crisis. I, Chen Keji, never like feeling threatened."
"If there’s even the slightest threat, I’ll stifle it in the cradle. It seems I should hasten to the court to plead with the Emperor to betroth the Princess to . I didn’t want to rush it to avoid any mishaps. Now, it forces to pick up the pace."
"Hmph, looks like the show is about to start."
In Chen Keji’s heart, a series of plans had already been devised.
The Kongming Lanterns flew over, landing right by the Princess. She picked up the lanterns and read the poems on them, extrely beautiful and touching. As she read these marvelous poems, she felt a montary palpitation, as if stirring a resonance.
"Kongming Lantern? Is this thing called a Kongming Lantern?" The Princess suddenly saw the three words written on the lantern, causing Liu i to arch slightly: "Why call it Kongming Lantern? This na is quite strange. It has ’Kong,’ plus it’s a lighting lantern. Is that the aning? But speaking of it, it’s quite descriptive."
"Kongming Lantern, why have I never seen it before? Who invented this? And writing love poems on it, quite poetic—must be a well-read scholar. I really wonder, who could it be."
Curiosity is always a woman’s nature. And curiosity is also an effective lure for won.
Seeing the Princess’s reaction, Chen Keji felt even more uncomfortable.
After releasing the lanterns, Tangyu sat in the courtyard, gazing at the stars, his thoughts drifting afar; to the Cultivation World, to Earth. He didn’t know when this task would end. Once the ga is over, he’ll prepare to attempt the breakthrough.
On the next day, Tangyu continued his street-side dical practice, the last day. There were still many patients, queuing up in a long line. This day was surprisingly peaceful, nothing happened. It remained tranquil until closing ti at dusk.
That day, Tangyu earned over a hundred thousand yuan, gave Wang Laizi and his companions several thousand, then treated them to a al, and went back ho.
At parting, Tangyu heavily patted Wang Laizi’s shoulder: "You all are still young, better find sothing to do. Earning a living through your own hard work will make your life more aningful. I won’t be doing street-side dical practice anymore, so you don’t need to help. But you’re welco to visit if you have ti. If there’s anything, I can assist you. Being down-to-earth is more important than anything."
Wang Laizi and his four companions nodded heavily, looking instructed: "Boss, we all listen to you. We won’t idle around anymore. We’ll figure out decent things to do; we won’t let down your goodwill, Boss. We indeed ssed around too much before; we won’t be like this anymore. Thank you, Boss, you’ve changed our lives."
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