Chapter 207

Bubu Pharmacy.

Baizhu walked in from outside, accompanied by a child and an adult, with Hu Tao, the director of Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, trailing behind.

"Master, you're back."

"Ah Gui."

"Miss Zhu Zi came by a few days ago with a strange prescription, similar to the one Miss Shenhe brought last time. I prepared the medicine for her."

"Oh?"

"Master, this is the prescription. Could you take a look and see if there's anything wrong?"

"...It's a perfect prescription. No issues."

"That's a relief."

Ah Gui let out a sigh of relief and turned to the child and the dazed-looking adult standing nearby.

"Master, who are they?"

"This is Ayu, and this is his father, Jialiang. They came to Bubu Pharmacy for treatment. Please help Jialiang inside to rest."

"Understood!"

Ah Gui quickly stepped forward and helped the adult into the back room.

The child, Ayu, looked worried. "Uncle Baizhu, my father..."

Baizhu spoke gently, "Don't worry. Your father will be fine. Go take care of him for now."

Ayu nodded and ran inside.

Once there were no outsiders around, Hu Tao let out a light snort. "Baizhu, you can't possibly not see it, can you? Did your master forget to teach you this skill? Or... have you already noticed and are planning to use it for something?"

Baizhu turned to her and said softly, "...Director Hu, there's no need to worry. I have my own way to suppress the remnants of the demon god within him. As a doctor, my duty is to heal and save lives. If there's a life that can be saved, why wouldn't I save it? Besides, helping this old friend... was the dying wish of my late master. I hope you can give me one day, for his sake."

Hu Tao stared at him, her expression hardening. "You're bringing up my uncle now? Baizhu, what exactly are you scheming?"

"I only want to save a life. If you're suspicious, you're welcome to stay and monitor me."

"I will. You know the dangers of a demon god's remnants erupting."

"I'm well aware."

"By the way, your health seems much better... You used to look so sickly, but now you don't even cough anymore."

"Thanks to Mr. Xia's help."

"Mr. Xia? From Summer Shop?"

Changsheng, the white snake coiled around Baizhu's neck, spoke up, "Yes, Director Hu. Didn't you know? Mr. Xia's medical skills are even more advanced than Baizhu's."

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"Director Hu, please make yourself at home. I need to treat Jialiang now."

Hu Tao watched Baizhu's retreating figure with a serious expression.

After a while, Baizhu emerged from the back room, and Jialiang seemed to have regained his senses.

"Director Hu, do you sense any issues with Jialiang now?"

Hu Tao was surprised. "I really can't feel that aura anymore. Did you actually suppress it? How did you do it?"

"That's a secret of my master's teachings."

"Baizhu, you don't look too well."

Changsheng quickly interjected, "He's just been inside for too long. He needs some fresh air."

"Right... Ah Gui, take good care of Jialiang."

"Yes, Master."

Baizhu nodded and walked out of Bubu Pharmacy.

Hu Tao, seeing him walk further away, quickly followed.

"Baizhu, where are you going for fresh air?"

"I just want to visit Mr. Xia and discuss Jialiang's condition with him."

"Discuss his condition? Does that mean... you haven't actually cured him?"

Changsheng spoke up, "We've only temporarily suppressed it. His condition is complicated... The remnants of the demon god aren't poison to him—they're medicine."

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"Director Hu, if you're still worried, you can come with me."

"Fine, I'll accompany you."

The two of them arrived at Summer Shop.

Xia Zhi was in the middle of preparing juice when he saw Baizhu and Hu Tao arrive. He was a bit surprised.

At that moment, a golden progress bar appeared above Baizhu: [0%].

His earlier speculation had been correct.

Xia Zhi observed Changsheng, the white snake coiled around Baizhu's neck. Its body had grown longer.

It seemed Changsheng's strength had recovered to the golden level. Xia Zhi wondered if the incense he had given them last time had been completely used up and how much of its intelligence and memories had been restored.

Baizhu explained the reason for their visit.

"A rare heart condition?"

"Yes, the patient must protect his heart meridian. Otherwise, he could faint from blood loss or suffer severe internal injuries... Do you have any experience treating such conditions, Mr. Xia?"

Xia Zhi pondered for a moment and said, "This minor illness is something I can treat..."

Hu Tao and Baizhu were both stunned. "Minor illness?"

"Diona!"

Diona immediately ran over. "Boss? What is it?"

"I need to go to Bubu Pharmacy. I'll leave the juice preparation to you. Just dilute the concentrate. You know how to do that, right?"

"Yes!"

"Good, take this."

Diona's eyes sparkled as she took the bottle of Rainbow Fruit Juice concentrate from Xia Zhi, as if she had been handed the world.

Shenhe quietly walked over and said softly, "I'll go with you."

Xia Zhi smiled and nodded. "Alright, let's not waste any time. Let's go."

The four of them headed to Bubu Pharmacy.

On the way, Xia Zhi chatted with Baizhu, asking about his recent health and subtly advancing the progress bar.

When they arrived at Bubu Pharmacy, Xia Zhi examined Jialiang and said, "No problem. Prepare a quiet room for me."

"There's one inside."

Xia Zhi led Jialiang into the room, had him close his eyes, and first cast [Advanced Dispelling] to remove the remnants of the demon god from his body. Then, he used [Divine Healing] to repair his weak heart meridian.

A minute later, Xia Zhi walked out of the room.

Baizhu quickly asked, "Mr. Xia, do you need anything else?"

Xia Zhi shook his head. "No, it's done. He's cured."

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Jialiang walked out of the room, his complexion healthy.

Hu Tao carefully sensed his aura and found no trace of the demon god's remnants.

Baizhu examined him again and found his heart meridian perfectly healthy, as strong as a normal person's.

"Incredible (x2)..."

"Thank you, Mr. Xia. How much is the consultation fee?"

Xia Zhi waved his hand with a smile. "No need to be so formal. It was just a small effort."

"We must pay!"

"Then why don't you go to Wanwen Bookhouse and buy a few copies of Cultivation: Starting with a Broken Engagement?"

"Huh?"

"That's my book, but sales haven't been great. I'd appreciate your help."

"Oh! Of course, of course!"

"Dr. Baizhu, if you're free tomorrow, why not come to the shop for lunch? We can discuss medical techniques."

"Sure, I'll take you up on that!"

Xia Zhi and Shenhe bid farewell and left.

As they walked down the street, Shenhe looked at him and said softly, "That was good."

Xia Zhi nodded. "Saving a life is always good."

He checked his system panel and saw that his luck had increased by one point.

[Auspiciousness] is truly amazing.

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