Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 200 A Timeless Medical Book
Under the guidance of Yang Jian's insights into the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, Niu Yi, wielding the Pure Qi Whisk, is rapidly improving his understanding of the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts.

They waited until dawn the next day.

In the plum grove, the six brothers of Meishan were all drunk, and even Xiaotian Dog was lying on the table, reeking of alcohol, and fast asleep with his tongue lolling out.

Among those who remained sober in the forest were only Niu Yi, Nezha, and Yang Jian.

At this moment, Yang Jian looked up at the sky and smiled at Niu Yi in front of him:
“Brother Guangyi has exceptional comprehension. Why not stay in Meishan for a few more years? I am willing to share all my insights into the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts with you.”

Niu Yi stood up, solemnly cupped his hands towards Yang Jian, and said:

"Then Guangyi will have to trouble Brother Yang."

"It's alright, brother, you're too kind."

Then, Yang Jian looked at Nezha standing to the side.

“Brother Nezha, why don’t you stay here for a while? You and Brother Guangyi can learn from each other and verify each other’s skills in the future.”

Nezha nodded and said:
"Since there's nothing happening in Heaven these days, we'll do as Brother Yang says."

"Haha~ With these two brothers around, Meishan will be lively again in the future~"

After sending a message back to Jindu Mountain, Niu Yi settled down on Meishan Mountain at the mouth of Guanjiang River.

Every day, Niu Yi would either sit and discuss philosophy with others, spar with Nezha, or listen to Yang Jian recount his insights into the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts. His relationship with these individuals grew ever stronger.

Especially Nezha, their relationship was forged through fighting, which is exactly what Nezha wanted.

Niu Yi stayed on Meishan Mountain for thirty years, during which time he gained a great deal and made significant progress in the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts. His elder brother Yang taught him with all his might and without reservation.

Having spent time with Yang Jian, Niu Yi now understands that Yang Jian, the Erlang Zhenjun, is free-spirited, loyal, and proud. Being able to befriend Nezha, who is also straightforward, is truly a blessing in life.

During this time, Niu Yi also witnessed the 1,200 underlings of his brother Yang. It is said that these were all subdued by Yang Jian when he was subduing demons, and none of them were weak.

Niu Yi couldn't help but admire them inwardly. These 1,200 grass-root gods would be a powerful force no matter where they were placed, but they were just Yang Jian's private soldiers.

Apart from Yang Jian's orders, no one can mobilize these local deities.

On this day, the people of Meishan were enjoying themselves on the river in a large boat.

Niu Yi was sitting on the side of the boat, holding a bamboo pole with a long fishing line hanging from the top, fishing on the river. Xiaotianquan was lying beside Niu Yi, its tail wagging rapidly.

"Guangyi, Guangyi, what kind of fish are you planning to catch today?"

Niu Yi shook his head and chuckled, saying:

"That's not up to me; it depends on the fish in the river. Look at my fishing line, there's no hook at all!"

As Niu Yi spoke, he picked up the long fishing line and showed it to Xiaotian Dog. But the fishing line was just a line; there were no fish and no hook.

"Huh??? You're not using bait or a hook, are you planning to use magic?"

“Of course not.” Niu Yi shook his head and put the fishing line back. “The greatest joy of fishing is the unknown and the joy of catching a fish. I certainly don’t use magic.”

"Besides, my fishing line has a hook, and this hook is called 'the willing take the bait'~"

The Celestial Hound was a little confused, but it quickly shook its head and stopped thinking about it, then lay down next to Niu Yi to rest.

Niu Yi watched this scene with a smile.

Over the years, he had become familiar with the Howling Celestial Dog. The dog seemed quite simple-minded, outgoing, and hospitable, but that was only towards its own kind.

Niu Yi had witnessed how the Celestial Hound "hunted" a few years ago, and its ferocity left a deep impression on him to this day. "Brother Niu Yi."

Hearing the clear voice behind him, Niu Yi turned around and saw Yang Jian walking slowly behind him, holding a book in his hand.

"Brother Yang?"

Upon hearing its master's voice, the celestial dog Teng immediately stood up, ran to Yang Jian's side, and happily stuck out its tongue.

"Master, didn't you go to the True Lord Temple to inquire about some matters? Why are you back so early?"

Yang Jian smiled at Xiaotianquan, then sat down next to Niu Yi and handed him the scroll.

Niu Yi reached out and took it. He saw four familiar characters on the book: "The Classic of Herbs and Elixir".

"Brother Yang, has this man met my itinerant doctor from Daojun Mountain?"

Back then, Niu Yi invited the eldest and second eldest brothers of Meishan to Daojun Mountain to help his divine incarnation. Now that Yang Jian is treating him this way, Niu Yi naturally doesn't hide the fact that the divine physician Daojun is his own incarnation.

After all, his title of Divine Physician Daoist was personally bestowed by the Jade Emperor, and the Brother Yang before him was also the Jade Emperor's own nephew.

Yang Jian shook his head, patted the Howling Celestial Dog that had come closer, and said:

"It wasn't me who saw it, but my ghost general who saw it. He saw a wandering Taoist priest holding a tiger-shaped magic weapon. He was skilled in medicine and would sit in charge wherever he went, treating the sick and saving lives. He also taught the Hundred Herbs Elixir Classic."

“My ghost general saw that the man had the light of merit on his body, which was quite extraordinary. Moreover, in recent years, he has seen three such beings, so he reported to me.”

Niu Yi flipped through the "Hundred Herbs Elixir Classic" in his hand. The classic was more than twice as thick as the one Fang Cheng had compiled back then.

The additions that followed were mostly further refined by later generations, and were finally incorporated into the book after being confirmed by Fang Cheng.

It's still the simplest and most effective formula.

Therefore, although the itinerant doctors from his clinic have been spreading the "Hundred Herbs Elixir Classic" all over the years, the current "Hundred Herbs Elixir Classic" is no longer the original one.

Especially after many itinerant doctors came to the Southern Continent, due to the differences in medicinal herbs found in the mountains, these itinerant doctors developed many new prescriptions.

In addition, in the medical clinic at the foot of Daojun Mountain, a book on medicinal herbs and an acupuncture book are being compiled, which will be passed down to the world in the future, just like the "Hundred Herbs Elixir Classic".

Looking at the shimmering surface of the river, Yang Jian sighed:

"Guangyi, you have trained so many itinerant doctors, not to spread your faith, but simply to have them save lives and pass on their medical knowledge. I truly admire that."

Niu Yi shook his head and smiled:

"I simply taught them my skills. Whether it was the 'Hundred Herbs Elixir Classic' or other works, they were all compiled by my subordinates and many itinerant doctors. This is simply their achievement."

For this reason, most of the achievements came from their own efforts, so itinerant doctors who came out of clinics all had considerable merit.

Yang Jian laughed:

“That’s exactly what I admire about you. Guangyi, I witnessed your medical skills when you were teaching Kang Laoda. If you want to manifest your divine abilities and spread them to the world, then the merit and faith will come easily.”

"But you taught them skills, taught them to think, and let them compile this medical knowledge that can be passed down through generations."

His brother wasn't just protecting and blessing people; he was teaching them that people, too, must rely on themselves.

"This medical book, as it stands now, truly represents a tremendous amount of effort. It will benefit future generations and be passed down through the ages. I have already ordered the ghost generals to fully cooperate in spreading this medical book."

"Then thank you very much, Brother Yang."

(End of this chapter)