The Martial Doctor Chapter 163 - 146: Prefect Pei

Chapter 163: Chapter 146: Prefect Pei

"Taiji moves to generate yang, stays still to generate yin, thus creating the two forms. One yin and one yang are the two forms, and the interplay of yin and yang is called the Way..."

"The two forms refer to the number two, and two signifies balance. The ’form’ represents ’spirit,’ and ’spirit’ implies the infinite variety of forms, akin to the concept of acupoint manipulation..."

"At the origin of heaven and earth, yin and yang are the mother, uniting movement and stillness, exhaling the old and inhaling the new..."

...

Pei Jian heard Lin Miao muttering and thought he was murmuring about medical knowledge or herbs, so he leaned closer to listen.

He was immediately stunned.

This wasn’t about medicine; it narrated the profound principles of the universe, akin to the grand truths for scholars, a clear depiction of the profound sound of the Dao.

Pei Jian was so enthralled that he stood outside the cell bars for as long as an incense stick burns.

These words greatly inspired him.

Some even touched a tender spot in his heart, and he wished to hear more.

"Respected Pei..." Lin Miao had long known Pei Jian was there. Although he didn’t see him enter, it didn’t mean he couldn’t hear him.

With Lin Miao’s keen senses, he could identify any person within thirty meters just by the sound of their footsteps.

Moreover, Pei Jian’s conversation with Feng Sheng when he entered wasn’t quiet.

"Ah?" Pei Jian, who was in the middle of numerous realizations, found that Lin Miao’s words had opened up a new world of understanding for him, bringing him to a realm of ’enlightenment.’

However, Lin Miao’s address had now brought him back to reality, breaking his state of ’enlightenment.’

Angry?

Clearly not, because, without listening to Lin Miao’s self-talk, he wouldn’t have had the opportunity to enter this state of ’enlightenment.’

Moreover, he originally came to have a private discussion with Lin Miao, not to explore the universe’s great truths.

However, in his heart, he had already set aside his previous ’disdain’ for Lin Miao, now regarding him as an equal.

"Mr. Lin, I have the courtesy." Pei Jian slightly cupped his hands as a salutation.

"I dare not, how come the respected Pei would visit the Arresting Department’s prison, and alone, unless to see this young one?" Lin Miao wasn’t foolish. Pei Jian came neither earlier nor later, but exactly at this time to the prison of the Arresting Department. If not to see him, then who else?

Within the Arresting Department, is there anyone more deserving of Pei Jian’s condescension?

This bit of confidence, he certainly has.

"May I come in?"

"The door is not locked, and they don’t seem to fear my escape, hehe."

Pei Jian pushed the door open, carrying a delicate food box he brought in, placing it on the corner of the desk.

"Respected Pei, was this prepared for this humble one?" Lin Miao looked at the food box, showing a hint of surprise.

It was extraordinary for Pei Jian to secretly visit the prison of the Arresting Department to see him, yet bringing a food box added another layer of intention.

"Naturally, when Pei came to see Mr. Lin, it’s only right to prepare some wine and dishes."

Pei Jian opened the food box, which was insulated, so when the dishes were taken out, they were still steaming hot.

Four cold dishes, four hot ones, and wine.

Importantly, there were two sets of bowls and chopsticks.

Clearly, this wasn’t prepared for him alone; it was meant to share a drink or two with Lin Miao. To have a prefecture inspector bring wine and food into a cell to dine and drink with him—such a treatment, Lin Miao had never encountered in his two lifetimes.

There’s always a first time for everything, he might get used to it in the future.

"The food from De Yue Tower, I hope it suits Mr. Lin’s taste." After setting up the dishes and utensils, Pei Jian personally filled both of their cups with amber-colored wine, raising his cup.

"Respected Pei, you’re too kind. This humble one is undeserved, undeserved."

"Mr. Lin, merely having the courage to apply to the Imperial Pharmacy for the ’Path to Sainthood’ trial is worthy of a toast from me!" Pei Jian drank it all at once.

"I just don’t like being restricted, used to being carefree, nothing much about courage..." Lin Miao chuckled and drank the wine in his cup.

"Hahaha!" Pei Jian laughed heartily, "Mr. Lin, so young with an open mind, Pei admires you."

"Respected Pei is too kind."

"Pei has two sons. The eldest stays at home, studying while pursuing fame, the second stays by my side, not because I favor one over the other, but because the second isn’t suited for academic pursuits. I never imagined he would achieve anything academic, just hoped for him to live peacefully throughout his life, but, alas, he is not content. Earlier this year, he offended Miss Sun and Mr. Lin alongside Mr. Xue. I apologize on his behalf and assure you he will not trouble you or your family again." Pei Jian stood up, solemnly bowing in apology.

"Respected Pei, that’s too much." Lin Miao quickly stood seeing Pei Jian apologizing so earnestly. Although Pei Jian’s second son fanned the flames back then, he wasn’t inherently bad.

Such families like the Pei Family, with many descendants, are bound to have a few black sheep. If well managed, there’s still time.

Once they bring great disaster to their parents and family, it’s too late, like Mr. Xue; Lin Miao would never let him live in this world.

It’s just that he can’t kill him directly now to avoid bringing trouble upon himself.

"If weeds are not eradicated, they sprout anew with the spring breeze."

Of course, he wouldn’t easily trust Pei Jian’s promise. If Pei Jian’s second son still dared to provoke him, he’d still act without mercy, even killing him without any hesitation.