Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 434 Bai Suzhen

Suzhou City, Baohe Hall.

Bai Suzhen, who was accompanying Xu Xian during his medical consultation with a gentle smile, suddenly changed her expression and looked up in surprise at the sky above her.

"elder sister?"

Beside Bai Suzhen, Xiaoqing, dressed in green, looked up at her sister with some confusion upon seeing her sister's appearance, only to see the newly installed roof beams.

"I'm fine~"

Bai Suzhen turned to look at Xiaoqing and smiled, signaling Xiaoqing to rest assured, but Bai Suzhen still had some doubts in her heart.

Just now, she seemed to have been looked at by a gaze, and that gaze came from the sky. Although it was only for a moment, she did not think that her perception was wrong.

However, that gaze just now didn't seem to be malicious; how strange!
In front of Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing, Xu Xian was skillfully wrapping the medicine and tying it tightly.

"Here is your medicine, please take it."

"Yes, yes, thank you so much, Dr. Xu! Thank you so much, Dr. Xu!"

Although the woman opposite him was wearing patched clothes, Xu Xian was still very polite and handed the wrapped medicine packet to her with both hands.

The woman was naturally moved to tears, bowing repeatedly in thanks before stepping aside to allow the next person to proceed.

Behind this person, there was still a long queue stretching from outside the street to Baohetang, all of whom had come to seek Xu Xian's free medical treatment.

Not long after its opening, Baohetang went through many things and many hardships, but finally gained a foothold in Suzhou.

Xu Hanwen of Baohetang, also known as Xu Xian or Doctor Xu, was a kind-hearted doctor. Seeing the suffering of the poor in the city who could not afford medical treatment, he announced a 30-day free clinic at Baohetang to treat the people of the city for free.

Now, more than half a month has passed since the free clinic began. Although this move has greatly enhanced the reputation of Baohetang and Doctor Xu Xian in Suzhou, it has also attracted some people who are secretly eyeing it with ill intentions.

Xu Xian's actions have indeed affected the interests of many people, especially a certain non-governmental organization.

"Hmph! This Baohetang is truly outrageous! As a result, all the patients in the city are flocking to Baohetang for treatment! My Rentang has been practically deserted for the past half month! That Xu Xian clearly doesn't take our Three Emperors Ancestral Master Association seriously!"

In a room in Suzhou, many physicians from the Three Sovereigns Ancestors Association were gathered. At this moment, a physician who looked like a wealthy merchant was pacing back and forth in front of the other physicians with a face full of anger.

His words resonated with the doctors and physicians present.

"Sigh, even Renrentang is considered good, at least it's a big and established business. Guangshantang is just a small clinic, and the staff here haven't had any rice to cook these days, let alone pay wages!"

As the bearded doctor spoke, he sighed heavily, his face full of worries, but the little bit of gold that was inadvertently revealed on his wrist from his sleeve was so conspicuous.

Upon hearing this, the wealthy-looking doctor was immediately displeased and glared at the bearded doctor.

"Bah! What do you mean Renrentang is a big and powerful company! With so many people, we all need someone to support us! Being closed for so long, Renrentang is the one that has suffered heavy losses!"

"Hey, you!"

Upon seeing this, the person at the head of the table slowly stepped down and tried to dissuade him:
"Gentlemen, gentlemen, please don't be angry. All of this was caused by Baohetang. Xu Xian is simply inhuman, doing such a thing and causing us all to suffer heavy losses!"

"Yes, yes, I haven't touched my medicinal herbs these past few days." "That's right, it's all Baohetang's fault!"

His words immediately resonated with the many doctors and physicians present, who then turned their attention and hostility toward Baohetang once again.

For many years, the various medical clinics in Suzhou have been under the leadership of the Three Emperors Ancestral Master Association. They have long since divided up all the medical profits in Suzhou. No matter how the situation changes, it is only within the association.

But now, the sudden appearance of Baohetang has disrupted all these rules.

Although Xu Xian saved the poor people in the city, this also made it impossible for other clinics in Suzhou to make money.

As the saying goes, cutting off someone's livelihood is like killing their parents; Xu Xian and Baohetang have thoroughly incurred public wrath.

Seeing this, the leading physician was secretly pleased, but his expression remained serious as he slowly said:

"With such actions, this person's reputation in the city is growing day by day. Who will come to our clinic for treatment in the future? This is tantamount to cutting off our livelihood and forcing us to our death."

"Everyone, we must get rid of this troublesome Baohetang!"

"That's right! You're absolutely right!"

The doctors in the room were immediately agitated, as if they wanted to grind Xu Xian to dust! Before long, one of the doctors came up with a solution.

The group immediately agreed to administer arsenic to the person, sending them to Baohetang for help. If someone died at Baohetang, they would publicize it extensively, completely ruining Baohetang's reputation, and see who would dare to seek medical treatment there!

Just as everyone had finalized their plan, someone below suddenly spoke:

"Speaking of which, I wonder if the Jade Forest Hall has sent any message back. If they could join our Three Emperors Ancestral Master Association, it would be a good thing for us."

Upon hearing this, everyone began to discuss it, and then all looked at the person at the head of the table who had just tried to mediate the fight.

The man stroked his beard and shook his head, then calmly said:

“I haven’t received a reply yet, but I don’t think Bai Sheng will refuse. His master came from our Suzhou City back then, so he should know the weight of our Three Emperors Ancestral Master Association. Inviting him to join would be an honor for him.”

The doctor, who looked like a wealthy businessman, snorted coldly and said with dissatisfaction:
"Back then, that person's medical skills were not good, and he had little presence in our association. Yet he repeatedly suggested that we provide free medical services. What good could his disciples possibly be?"

"Oh, you don't know this. Recently, two kinds of medicine have been circulating in Linjiang City: a calming pill and a black jade ointment."

"These two medicines are far more effective than ordinary heart-protecting pills and wound medicines, which has made this small Yulin Hall famous in Linjiang City. Otherwise, why would the leader send them an invitation?"

"But our Three Emperors Ancestral Masters Association is currently in a critical moment. If Yulin Hall wants to join, shouldn't it first demonstrate its sincerity? Then, the formula for this reassurance pill and black jade ointment will be provided."

The man chuckled, his face full of undisguised smugness. The doctors and physicians below began to discuss the matter again, but it was clear that everyone was in complete agreement and no one could refuse the value of the two prescriptions.

However, none of the people present knew that their conversation had been heard by Niu Yi without missing a single word.

As Niu Yi walked towards Baohetang on the street, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he muttered in a calm tone:

"They've been assimilated quite thoroughly; there's not a single good one among them."

(End of this chapter)