Chapter 44 Return Gift of the Black Little Beast
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[Acupuncture Points Theory: A book that records a multitude of theoretical knowledge about human acupuncture points.]
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[Thorough reading of this book may provide a clear and comprehensive understanding of many acupoints on the human body.]
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[Would you like to download?]
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After Lu Qing had flipped through the book "Acupuncture Points Theory" for a while,
not surprisingly, such information appeared in his view.
He didn't hesitate and chose to download immediately.
[Downloading in progress, current progress, 1%...]
Lu Qing began to turn the pages from the beginning.
As he flipped through the book page by page, the progress bar in his vision also jumped.
[...97%, 98%, 99%, 100%]
[Download of "Acupuncture Points Theory" complete, would you like to learn?]
As soon as the last page was turned, the Superpower indicated that the book had been downloaded.
Lu Qing chose to learn without a second's delay.
The next moment, a vast amount of knowledge about human acupoints surged from the depths of his mind.
He tilted his head back and closed his eyes, silently receiving the knowledge.
After a long while, he opened his eyes, and a look of amazement appeared in them.
"The acupoints of the human body are truly magical."
"According to the statements in this "Acupuncture Points Theory," the major acupoints around a person's body govern various orifices and are closely related to one's life condition."
"A capable Doctor, by properly utilizing the theory and applying needles to the symptoms, can eliminate the disease and bring the dying back to life, saving one in times of peril even without relying on Medicine Stone."
At this moment, Lu Qing had already completely memorized the whole "Acupuncture Points Theory."
Of course, he had just memorized it.
That didn't mean he now understood how to perform acupuncture on people.
He possessed theoretical knowledge but not a bit of practical experience.
If he were really given a patient to treat, he did not know whether he could cure the disease, but he was certain he could make things worse.
To thoroughly master "Acupuncture Points Theory," he still had a lot to learn.
However, just the understanding he had gained made Lu Qing feel that the art of Medical Skill was indeed extraordinary.
Whether it was medicine or acupuncture, both disciplines were profound and complex, with intricate knowledge where each was difficult to master well.
If it weren't for his Superpower, just Master's two medical books alone, he didn't know how long it would've taken to understand.
Gently flipping through the book, Lu Qing began to review.
Although he had memorized the contents, he still preferred the feeling of browsing through pages.
In the twilight sunlight, Lu Qing kept reading.
He continued to read until the sunset sank westward and the sky dimmed before he finally put the book away.
That night, Little Yan did not wait for the black little beast she yearned for.
The little creature seemed to indeed possess some special ability, as it only showed up after Little Yan had fallen asleep.
And here, just as Lu Qing had tucked in the sleeping little one and covered her with a blanket, he heard the familiar scratching sound outside the door.
He went to the kitchen and took out the fresh live fish he had prepared earlier, then opened the door.
He then saw a black figure, nimbly hopping backward.
With its front paws together, it sat down elegantly and quietly, looking at Lu Qing, waiting for him to put down the fish.
"You're getting more and more casual, you," Lu Qing shook his head.
After placing the fish down, he stepped back a few paces.
The black little beast immediately approached and started feasting on the fish in the wooden basin.
Lu Qing simply watched it eat in silence, not disturbing it.
Compared to more than ten days ago, the body of the black little beast had grown a little.
Its demeanor had changed from the initial dubious and wary to the current calmness, able to face Lu Qing very peacefully.
When eating fish, it no longer took one fish to hide and eat, then came out for another.
Instead, it ate directly from the basin like it was doing now.
Of course, even though its attitude had softened a lot, Lu Qing was still unable to approach it, let alone touch it.
But Lu Qing didn't plan on touching the creature.
If the little beast suddenly got excited and scratched him, his hand would probably be useless.
He didn't believe that his hands and feet were as hard as Iron Stone.
Not to mention, even the Iron Stone could be torn apart by this creature.
So each time after putting down the fish, he would step back to avoid accidentally provoking this little ancestor.
And every time after eating the fish, the black little beast would leave without any attachment.
However, this time, there seemed to be a difference.
After eating the fish, the black little beast turned and left the fenced courtyard.
Just as Lu Qing was about to move forward to pick up the wooden basin, he saw its figure appearing in front of him again.
"What's wrong, you haven't had enough?"
Lu Qing couldn't help but ask.
That shouldn't be the case. Today, he had added even more fish than yesterday.
Even if the little one's body had grown a bit, its appetite shouldn't have increased so much all of a sudden.
Hearing Lu Qing's words, the black little beast showed a hint of an inexplicable expression in its eyes.
If Lu Qing had been paying attention, he would have noticed it seemed to be a disdainful look.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Unfortunately, Lu Qing hadn't noticed it because his attention was caught by something else.
"What are you holding in your mouth?"
It turned out that the black little beast was holding something in its mouth at that moment.
That object seemed to be grayish in color, but Lu Qing couldn't see it clearly.
Tonight's moonlight was not bright, and the sky was only adorned with a slight crescent moon.
The black little beast stepped forward, placed the object in its mouth on the ground, and then retreated a few steps.
"Is this for me?" Lu Qing was surprised.
The black little beast made no movement but just quietly watched Lu Qing.
Lu Qing, however, understood its Will; the object was indeed meant for him.
"Is it really for me?"
Lu Qing was truly astonished now.
Feeding this little creature for so long, it was the first time he had received a gift in return.
"What is this thing?"
Lu Qing moved forward and gently picked up the object.
Once in hand, he immediately judged it to be some plant's rhizome.
It had leaves on top and many roots, with some earth still on it.
Using the dim moonlight, he started to examine the object in his hand.
The more he looked, the wider his eyes grew.
Having memorized the entire "Hundred Herbs Scripture," the more he looked, the more certain he became that the object in his hand resembled a certain herb.
"This couldn't possibly be..."
Before the thought had fully taken shape in Lu Qing's mind, the Superpower had already given him the answer.
A faint Superpower Light floated up from the plant in his hand.
And the most crucial part was that this Superpower Light was not simply white.
But within the white, there was also a faint Red Light.
[Ginseng: A precious herb, edible, non-toxic.]
[This ginseng plant has grown for many years and seems to have exceeded a century.]
[Legend has it that ginseng possesses various magical effects and that ginseng of enough age seems to also have the ability to become spiritual, giving birth to spiritual wisdom.]
Century-old Ginseng!
When he clearly saw the information provided by the Superpower, Lu Qing's eyes instantly widened.