Start practicing from Mr. Fox

Chapter 63 Senior Gao Hu
Seeing that Chen Ji and Miss Bai agreed, Zheng Yuan hurried out to lead the way.

Soon they arrived at the government office.

The gatekeeper saw it from afar and trotted in to report the news.

When Chen Ji and his companions arrived at the door, a middle-aged man in official uniform had already rushed out to greet them.

When he saw the two of them, he bowed and performed a very formal ceremony before standing up and speaking slowly.

"This must be Mr. Chen and Miss Bai, right? I'm Li Pingyun, the town warden. I want to thank you both for your help in catching ghosts and protecting the peace of Tiejin Town."

"You're being too kind, Town Supervisor. We live in the town too, and we're just doing our part."

Chen Ji returned the greeting.

Li Jianzhen breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this.

I heard before that these two people are easy to deal with. Now that I have seen them in person, I can confirm that what they said is true.

He then bowed and invited Chen Ji and the others into the mansion, personally leading the way, and explained that he could not go in person to invite them for some reason.

Chen Ji just felt that the governor was too polite.

However, he thought that if it was a demon or ghost causing trouble and a major incident occurred, he would inevitably be reprimanded by the state government or even dismissed from his post.

He was also trying to keep his job, so it was normal for him to be polite.

He wanted to say something, but he had already passed the second hall. Seeing the Taoist priest sitting in the flower hall, he couldn't help but curl his lips.

It was a coincidence that the Taoist priest from Qingliang Mountain was Taoist Xiyun.

The doctor next to him also cast his gaze over. He had a pure aura and looked righteous.

Li Pingyun introduced them to each other.

This shows the closeness or distance between them.

Speaking of the traveling doctor, he is a famous doctor in Zhanshui Town, whose surname is Sun.

Taoist Priest Xiyun was much more serious, saying that he was a high-ranking monk of Qingfeng Temple and a well-known Taoist priest.

When he got to Chen Ji and Miss Bai, he started talking about the last time he eliminated demons and caught ghosts. They felt that he was indeed a young and promising man. Even Miss Bai commented that he had the legacy of a medicine saint.

Taoist Master Xiyun naturally had no intention of competing with him. He smiled as he listened and said to Chen Ji, "Please be merciful."

"I haven't seen you for a few days. Fellow Daoist Chen has made great progress in his cultivation."

When the traveling doctor learned that it was Miss Bai who had cured those tuberculosis patients, he frowned and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

But it was only for a brief moment, and Chen Ji even suspected that he had seen it wrong.

Li Pingyun had already arranged the banquet, so it was not easy to ask further.

Chatting during the meal.

The few people had originally gathered together because of matters concerning demons and ghosts, so they also discussed matters concerning demons and ghosts.

Although Li Pingyun was only a military governor, he was also an official listed in the Ministry of Personnel and could learn about the situation in many places through the official reports.

I know more than anyone else.

"Things involving demons and ghosts were relatively rare a few years ago, but they have become increasingly serious recently."

"The north is relatively better. I heard there's a Gu God in the southwest and an evil god in the south. They've been feeling uneasy lately. I don't know what they're planning to do."

"This place is close to Kyoto, and with the help of the Taoist priest from Xianshan, it's already the place with the least trouble caused by demons and ghosts in the entire Hejian Prefecture."

Taoist Xiyun's white beard trembled slightly, and he spoke slowly.

“Times are tough.”

"It's really tough."

The traveling doctor also sighed.

"Ever since I became a successful doctor, I've followed my ancestors' teachings and traveled extensively to treat patients. Many people can't even afford medicine, and some even seek death after falling ill so as not to burden their families. It's truly unbearable."

Li Pingyun sighed, not knowing what to say for a moment.

After a pause, he repeated Taoist Xiyun's words, lamented how difficult the world was, and asked about the plague ghost again.

Miss Bai then took out the thatched figurine.

"If there were no other problems, the plague ghost from before would have been detained here."

"Can I take a look?"

"nature."

Chen Ji grabbed it and handed it over.

Taoist Xiyun saw that the thatched man was somewhat interested.

I read it several times and was amazed and praised it endlessly.

"Good technique. Originally, it required the five elements and eight characters to bind souls, but now it can be used to directly seal wild ghosts. It is difficult for them to escape. It is a good method."

"We had to act swiftly. Fortunately, we had the help of a saint at that time, otherwise it would have been difficult."

"Oh? How did this come about?"

Hearing about the saint, the others became curious and started asking questions.

Chen Ji then told them how they asked the saint for help in trapping the plague ghost, and that was how they captured it.

Everyone was amazed again.

Li Pingyun even stood up and bowed to show his respect.

"I've been in Tiejin Town for several years, and I've never heard of anyone being able to attract the attention of a saint. Mr. Chen is truly extraordinary."

"However, it has consumed some of the academy's talent, and I'm afraid its reputation will be affected in the next few years."

"It doesn't matter."

Li Pingyun waved his hands and didn't take it to heart at all.

"The town is already short of talent. We may not even have a successful candidate in several years. If we can get rid of the evil spirits, it would be a good investment to have a few more years."

"This town itself doesn't rely on civil administration to be evaluated, so it's nothing."

"Besides, if it really doesn't work out, you can always go to other towns or academies to study. There are also famous teachers there."

"Going to study somewhere else..."

Chen Ji couldn't help but think of Sister Sun's tragic experience.

There are also monsters and ghosts on the road.

But I don’t know how to put it. Which is more important, sacrificing the imperial examination path of a few people or exchanging it for the peace of the whole town?
It's a confusing account that is hard to settle.

Chen Ji shook his head and started talking about the plague ghost again.

"If Li Jianzhen wants to send this plague ghost to the City God for disposal, then just take it..."

"I've made a fool of myself for you all."

Li Pingyun shook his head in shame.

"The town is not wealthy, nor does it have any famous military commanders or scholars. Even the great men in the village lack sufficient virtue to be appointed as the City God."

Chen Ji suddenly realized and remembered that Miss Bai had just mentioned this.

At that time, I didn't expect that there would be no City God.

Li Pingyun bowed and looked at them.

"Besides the City God, is there any other way to deal with this beast?"

"I can ask the underworld to judge and punish him, and I can also ask about the origins of the plague ghost."

"So much better."

Li Pingyun's face was filled with joy and he asked again.

"It shouldn't take long, right?"

"There should be news in the next few days."

Chen Ji thought about the badge Lu Pan had given him, so if he could do the wine delivery at the same time, it wouldn't be considered a broken promise. "Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Chen. If you have any further news, please let me know."

"I will definitely let you know."

Li Pingyun then looked at Taoist Xiyun and the others.

"I'll have to trouble you two to wait a few more days. If there is any more news about the plague ghost, it will be troublesome."

"It should."

"But it's not good to take money for nothing. You should do something."

The two nodded in response and agreed to draw talismans and do feng shui, and open a charity to treat illnesses.

Only then did Li Pingyun respectfully see them off.

The four refused the officers' arrangement to escort them and walked along the long street on their own.

It was not until they walked a few streets outside the government office that the traveling doctor stopped and saluted Miss Bai with his fists clasped.

"Miss Bai, I have something I want to ask you, I wonder..."

"Well, I knew something was wrong from your expression just now. You must have been wanting to ask me for a long time. Go ahead."

Miss Bai nodded, not at all surprised, which made the traveling doctor feel a little embarrassed.

"I just saw those tuberculosis patients...I wanted to ask Miss Bai if she gave them any other medicine?"

"He was clearly already terminally ill, with deathly energy in his heart and lungs, yet he managed to hang on until the warming and tonic medicine took effect."

"This isn't something that ordinary herbs can do, right?"

"It's the Small Rejuvenation Pill."

Miss Bai did not hide anything.

This thing is not ordinary, but it is precious in the eyes of mortals. To cultivators, it is probably not much more valuable than sugar beans. Disciples only refine a few furnaces of it to practice.

"But Miss Bai made it herself?"

"Yes."

"Then I wonder where Miss Bai got the recipe for the elixir?"

The traveling doctor asked the question with a serious expression.

"Although every family has the Small Rejuvenation Pill, the formulas are different."

"I've smelled the elixir left by Miss Bai, and it's the same recipe as my family's. Miss Bai, please give me an explanation!"

As he finished speaking, his eyes were as sharp as torches and he did not flinch at all.

Taoist Master Xiyun moved his ears, pretending to be indifferent, but in fact he was concentrating.

Chen Ji glanced sideways, thinking about how to make up a reason.

He was the only one present who knew Miss Bai's identity. If the recipe for the elixir came from an illegitimate source, it would be difficult to explain.

Only Miss Bai frowned and looked thoughtful when she heard this.

After a moment, I suddenly remembered something.

"Do you know Sun Yinchen?"

The itinerant doctor was stunned for a few breaths, swallowed his breath, and slowly replied.

"It's my great-grandfather. This little rejuvenation pill was also passed down by him. I wonder how Miss Bai knew his name?"

"But I've never heard that my family and the Bai family have any old acquaintances."

The white girl smiled slightly.

"We're not close friends, just casual acquaintances."

"He was collecting herbs in the mountains before and accidentally fell off a cliff. I saved his life with the Small Rejuvenation Pill."

"I knew he was a traveling doctor who came to the mountains to collect herbs because he was poor and had no money to buy medicine to treat his illness. I admired him and taught him the method of refining the small rejuvenation pill, telling him to remember his original intention when he returned."

"Now it seems that he did a good job. It's great that you still remember this matter in your lifetime."

The traveling doctor stood there in a daze, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

He thought he had caught a thief who stole the elixir recipe, but he didn't expect that he had caught the master who had given the elixir recipe to Emperor Gaozu.

This made him extremely embarrassed, his face flushed red and he didn't know what to say for a moment.

After thinking about it, he simply knelt down on the ground.

"I didn't know the identity of your benefactor and spoke wildly. Please forgive me."

Miss Bai waved out a ray of clear air, helped the traveling doctor up, smiled and shook her head.

"You are able to adhere to the teachings of your ancestors and treat illnesses and save lives, and you also sympathize with the poor who have no money to buy medicine. You are already a person of great virtue."

"Seeing me use the pills, and since we're not old friends, it's natural for you to be suspicious. It's not about forgiveness."

"But your family and I are destined to meet. After more than a hundred years, I can still meet his descendants..."

Miss Bai pondered for a few breaths, performed the Qi-gazing technique, nodded with satisfaction, and handed over a scroll of bamboo slips.

"I will now hand this technique over to you. Practice diligently, and perhaps you will achieve something. When you become a doctor in the future, be sure not to bring disgrace upon the reputation of your Sun family ancestors."

The traveling doctor was overjoyed. He quickly took it with both hands and thanked him again.

"I will never forget Miss Bai's kindness."

After saying that, he shook his head and sighed.

"If I had known that my benefactor was here, I wouldn't have come here to make a fool of myself."

"If you don't come here, won't you miss an opportunity?"

Miss Bai smiled slightly.

"Besides, the plague ghost issue isn't completely over yet, and many people in town are strained and need to see a doctor."

"Your medical skills are sufficient, but Huxian Pharmacy still has no doctor, so you will have a hard time these days."

"I dare not! I will do my best to treat the disease."

The itinerant doctor agreed decisively.

After knowing that Chen Ji and his friends had an old relationship, he did not stop and immediately went to find the officer to explain that he was going to Huxian Pharmacy for a free medical consultation.

Taoist Xiyun then looked at Miss Bai and bowed slightly.

"So it's Senior Gao Hu. I didn't realize it. You are indeed very advanced."

"How can you call me Senior, Taoist Priest?"

Taoist Xiyun sighed.

"My master and Mr. Su are good friends, and I discussed Daoism with Fellow Daoists Yan and Chen."

"Mr. Su is a teacher hired by the Fox Clan, and so is Mr. Chen."

"If we count by seniority, I'm the junior anyway, so it's best to call you Senior Fox."

"Forget it... I'd better be careful in front of others and not reveal my identity."

Anyway, she had already gained seniority in front of the traveling doctor, so Miss Bai didn't dwell on it. She just gave him a few words of advice and didn't say anything more.

"Of course I know!"

Taoist Xiyun bowed seriously, then took his leave and went to set up talismans to ward off evil spirits in the town.

Only then did Miss Bai look at Chen Ji and ask when the plague ghost would be dealt with.

"Please ask Lu Pan to come tonight, so as to avoid any more trouble."

Chen Ji said slowly.

I just happened to have learned the art of dispelling misfortune but haven't used it yet, so it's time to give it a try.

(End of this chapter)