C12 Pill Doctor There Was Still Hope!
Xie Xuan, the third young master of the Xie family, was suffering from a severe illness that often left him struggling to breathe, with the constant risk of suffocation. Due to his condition, Xie Xuan rarely ventured outside. However, today he made an exception because he heard that Dan Qing, a renowned pill doctor from the four kingdoms, was visiting.
Dan Qing was famous for his unparalleled skill in crafting medicinal pills, yet he was known for his aloofness, choosing only to serve the common folk and refusing to cater to the wealthy and powerful. Xie Xuan hoped to persuade Dan Qing to create a remedy for his illness. To show his sincerity, upon learning of Dan Qing's arrival in the capital, he personally went to greet him.
Unfortunately, Xie Xuan didn't get to meet Dan Qing. Instead, he suddenly fell ill. His servant, terrified, quickly gave him a pill meant to clear his lungs. Strangely, the pill, which usually alleviated his symptoms, failed to work, leaving Xie Xuan in even more danger, unable to breathe.
The servant, panicked, shouted for help, hoping to catch Dan Qing's attention. However, Dan Qing had already been whisked away by someone else. Instead of drawing Dan Qing, the cries attracted Xiao Jing'an and Yuen Yunhua.
The Xiao and Yuen families were close, and they had a slight rivalry with the Xie family. They weren't there to gloat but rather to maintain their dignified image and perhaps witness Xie Xuan's predicament.
"What's happening to your young master?" Yuen Yunhua asked as he and Xiao Jing'an approached, startled by Xie Xuan's darkened complexion and his struggle to stay conscious. "Is there anything we can do to help?"
"Do you have a pill doctor with you? Our young master is in grave danger," the servant cried out desperately. His voice was so loud that it reached Chu Jiuge, who was at the city gate, arguing with the guards. Hearing the servant repeatedly mention a pill doctor, Chu Jiuge suddenly remembered something important.
In this land, the concept of a doctor doesn't exist, nor does the idea of seeking medical advice. Instead, people rely on Pill Doctors. If someone feels unwell, they visit a Pill Doctor for a couple of pills to treat their ailment, or they might buy the necessary pills from a pharmacy. Generally, this is enough to recover.
These pills are highly effective but come at a steep price. The cost varies depending on the quality of the pill. Ordinary folks can only afford the most basic pills, which are less effective for serious illnesses.
To Chu Jiuge, these pills are no different from Western medicine, treating symptoms rather than addressing the root cause. As someone trained in holistic medicine, she believes in finding the source of the illness and treating the body as a whole, rather than just alleviating symptoms.
"I'll go find a Pill Doctor," Xiao Jing'an said. Despite the tension between the Xiao and Xie families, he couldn't just stand by and do nothing. Seeing Xie Xuan's face turning a worrying shade, he knew time was of the essence. Just as he turned to leave, a terrified shout stopped him in his tracks: "Master, Master... wake up, don't scare me, please!"
"He's not breathing," Yuen Yunhua added, his voice grave.
Jing'an froze, unsure if he should still seek out a Pill Doctor.
"Master, please, breathe, you have to breathe!" Xie Xuan's servant continued to cry out in desperation.
Chu Jiuge overheard the exchange and turned to see the servant angrily pushing past Jing'an and Yunhua, revealing Xie Xuan lying in the carriage. In holistic medicine, observing the patient is crucial, and with just one glance, Chu Jiuge could tell...
