Although Chen Ming had already mastered the inherited medical arts of the Nine Heart Begonia in just over a month, he had originally agreed with Dugu Bo on a two-month timeframe. With no way to contact him in the meantime, Chen Ming could only wait for Dugu Bo to come find him when the agreed time arrived.
During this period, Ye Renxin gave Chen Ming unprecedented freedom. Not only did he personally engage in daily discussions and medical analysis with him, but after receiving Chen Ming's "answer," he even allowed him to observe treatments up close.
The Nine Heart Begonia clan had extensive connections, and there was no shortage of people seeking Ye Renxin's help. However, he neither had the time to treat everyone nor did every case warrant the attention of someone at his level.
The first patient Chen Ming encountered was a noble Spirit Master. While absorbing a Spirit Ring, this man had encountered an accident. Though he had succeeded, his origin had suffered severe damage. His Spirit Power had become congested within his internal organs, and it was clear he would not live much longer.
Originally a lean agility-type Spirit Master, he now appeared grotesquely swollen due to the violent turmoil of energy within his body. His skin even looked as though it might separate from his flesh at any moment. This was not a problem an ordinary Spirit Master could handle.
Inside the consultation room of the Nine Heart Begonia estate, Ye Renxin personally treated the man while Chen Ming observed from the side. From time to time, Ye Renxin would ask for Chen Ming's thoughts, occasionally even letting him assist in the procedure.
The noble Spirit Master, realizing he had effectively become a teaching subject, felt deeply uneasy. Yet, given Ye Renxin's reputation and skill, he dared not voice his concerns despite the fear gnawing at him.
As the treatment progressed, however, he gradually realized that Chen Ming was no mere bystander. He was someone Ye Renxin trusted—someone deemed capable enough to actively participate in the treatment.
"Meridians damaged, Spirit Power congested, blood essence flowing in reverse…"
After examining the patient's condition, Chen Ming's expression turned slightly strange.
"Senior Ye, are you planning to slowly guide his Spirit Power out of the internal organs and into the meridians, then redirect it into broader channels before severing and treating the affected meridians?"
"Exactly." Ye Renxin smiled faintly as he picked up a series of silver needles. "There are better methods, but this is the most suitable. Even if the meridians are damaged, the Nine Heart Begonia can still heal them. For now, we'll force the chaotic Spirit Power out of vital areas and into less critical ones, then repair the damage later."
As he spoke, he inserted the needles into the patient's body one by one, instructing him to circulate his Spirit Power according to his guidance.
Under the combined pressure of internal control and external stimulation, the violent energy was gradually forced out of the internal organs and into the meridians of the limbs. Ye Renxin then made a small incision in the patient's skin and used his needle technique to drive the excess energy out through that opening.
In an instant, high-pressure blood burst forth in a fan-shaped spray.
The patient's condition plummeted just as rapidly, like a sudden drop on a roller coaster. The color drained from his face, and it seemed as though life itself was slipping away.
But at that very moment, seven Spirit Rings lit up as the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul appeared.
Without even using a Spirit Ability, Ye Renxin merely infused his Spirit Power over the patient's body—and immediately, the man's condition stabilized.
Following Ye Renxin's instructions, Chen Ming assisted in releasing the chaotic Spirit Power and stagnant blood from multiple parts of the body using the same method.
Finally, with the life-giving power of the Nine Heart Begonia, the patient was completely healed.
The severity of the man's condition was undeniable. If Chen Ming had handled it alone, it would have taken him months—perhaps even a full year—to completely cure it. Yet Ye Renxin, relying on the overwhelming support of his Martial Soul, had forcefully resolved the entire issue in a single day using the most direct and aggressive method.
That display of skill—especially the Nine Heart Begonia's ability to effortlessly repair shattered meridians and damaged internal organs—left Chen Ming deeply impressed.
If he could further strengthen his relationship with Ye Renxin, he would finally dare to attempt some of the more dangerous techniques he had theorized. With the Nine Heart Begonia's support, even if his meridians snapped or his organs were injured, they could be restored in a short time, allowing him to continue his cultivation without interruption.
After staying by Ye Renxin's side for a few days and acting as an assistant, Ye Renxin felt the boy was ready. He began accepting cases that weren't quite as dire, letting Chen Ming perform the treatment while he supervised and provided the safety net.
Ordinarily, a Spirit Master would never allow a stranger to probe deeply into their condition—let alone examine their Spirit Power or inquire about their Spirit Abilities. But when it came to physicians, people were far more tolerant.
While treating patients, Chen Ming also gathered data—observing different individuals and their various Martial Souls, applying his own theoretical methods in practice.
Though his ability to deduce and simulate outcomes was exceptionally strong, it was not true foresight. One could achieve success through isolated theorizing, but errors were inevitable.
Knowledge gained from books would always feel shallow; true understanding required hands-on practice.
Through real-world application, Chen Ming was finally able to correct the minor flaws in his theories, integrating these methods into instinct. He had advanced from being a theoretical master of medicine into a true master in practice.
By the end of the second month, just as Chen Ming waited for Dugu Bo's return, an unexpected patient quietly slipped into the Nine Heart Begonia estate under the cover of night.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince? I never expected it to be you."
Seeing the visitor's true identity, Ye Renxin showed a hint of surprise. Even Chen Ming—who had been preparing for a… test, or rather, an experimental treatment—paused in mild astonishment.
The Crown Prince Xue Qinghe… or rather, the young master of the Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue. What was she doing sneaking into the Nine Heart Begonia estate in the middle of the night?
"Senior Ye, and ViscountChen…I have come this time for a... small... somewhat unspeakable problem... Although I personally feel there is no issue, Father still..."
Xue Qinghe's face was slightly flushed, and he stammered, unsure of how to proceed.
But as experienced men, even without a clear explanation, both Chen Ming and Ye Renxin instantly understood the nature of this "unspeakable" problem.
"Is the Crown Prince... perhaps a bit deficient?" Ye Renxin asked tentatively.
"No! I've never even touched a woman. What I mean is… is—!"
Disguised as Xue Qinghe, Qian Renxue covered her flushed face, her voice dropping to a near whisper.
"For all these years, I've been occupied with state affairs and cultivation. Since childhood, I've never cared for luxury, and as I grew older, I became quite different from other nobles. I always believed it was because I had great ambitions and no interest in women, which is why I've remained unmarried until now. But Father Emperor thinks… there might be something unusual about that…"
"He suspects that my lack of interest in women might mean I prefer men, and he's even hinted at it. But I refused. And since I've always conducted myself with discipline and restraint, he's begun to wonder whether I might…"
She trailed off, her embarrassment reaching its peak before she finally forced out the last sentence.
"In any case… I'll have to trouble you, Senior, to come up with a solution."
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