Swallow Return

Liu Yun immediately had someone prepare the medicine according to the prescription and promised, "If you find it funny, the consultation fee will be doubled."

The doctor smiled calmly and said, "Then thank you very much, sir."

So he immediately brewed some medicine, had a servant bring it over, and fed it to Iori, who was half asleep.

Liu Yun was still a little worried, so she asked the doctor to stay for a while and check on the situation before leaving.

The other party, sipping the finest tea, readily agreed.

Liu Yun then instructed his servants to do what they were supposed to do.

That's what they say... but with Iori gone, the rhythm of the household suddenly changed. Without someone to give orders and make arrangements, the dozen or so servants seemed to have lost their backbone, and many minor details fell into chaos.

What was once quiet and orderly has now turned into a rush and panic.

I waited from morning until noon, and from noon until afternoon.

Liu Yun went to check on the bedroom several times and found that something was very wrong!

After taking the so-called "cold-dispelling medicine", several hours later, the body temperature continued to rise and gradually became very hot, and the person looked very painful and uncomfortable.

They quickly pulled the doctor who hadn't left in to take a look.

The doctor entered and also sensed something was wrong. He examined her carefully for a long time, racking his brains and pondering repeatedly. Then, he slapped his forehead and said with certainty, "I understand. Your wife's condition is actually caused by internal heat damaging her internal organs, rather than by external cold invading her. The previous prescription might not have been quite right. I'll prescribe a new one to remedy the situation..."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yun was so angry that her nose almost twisted out of shape.

You look so serious, I never expected you to be such an unreliable quack doctor!

I had the urge to chop this person in half on the spot.

I kept telling myself, "Don't be a troublemaker at the medical facility, don't be a troublemaker at the medical facility..."

He managed to restrain himself from drawing his sword.

Liu Yun became suspicious of the physician's identity, and remembering the red jade pendant in his pocket, he secretly gripped it and exerted force, asking, "Where did you learn medicine from? How well did you learn it?"

The doctor, enveloped in a red light, instantly lost consciousness and answered truthfully, "I studied at the medical school of Mr. Tsuruga Ōtsuki for eight years from a young age before returning to Omi to practice medicine. Mr. Ōtsuki said my studies were mediocre, barely passing..."

Upon hearing this, it became clear that the person wasn't deliberately trying to swindle, but rather genuinely lacked the skills.

That makes sense when you think about it. "Yehara-cho" is obviously a small rural town that's not much bigger than Sasaki Village. If someone really had the ability, why would they be making a living there?

It's already good enough to have a mediocre doctor.

If we deal with this person, the local people might not even be able to find a decent doctor.

Thinking of this, Liu Yun didn't make things difficult for him and simply sent him away.

As for Iori's illness, we'll have to find another way.

Chapter Thirty-Five: The Elixir of Immortality and the Demon's Tea Soup

The doctor had no memory of being hypnotized and looked confused and unconvinced, but when Liu Yun glared at him, he was so frightened that he ran away in a panic.

Liu Yun no longer dared to trust the doctor's prescription and temporarily resorted to the traditional methods she remembered, such as physical cooling.

When Eguchi Sukezaemon heard that the quack doctor he had found had been kicked out, he hurriedly came to apologize in a panic.

Liu Yun was in no mood to blame him.

More than anything, it's a reflection on ourselves; we were far too unwise about the state of healthcare and sanitation in the pre-industrial era.

In the 16th century, in the countryside, it was perfectly normal for quack doctors to roam around. Could you really expect to find a top-tier, experienced hospital?

Thinking further, since this is a world full of strange and supernatural phenomena, perhaps we shouldn't seek medical help in the first place, and it might be better to consider using supernatural healing powers.

Speaking of supernatural powers—Liu Yun suddenly realized that after actively using the supernatural power of the red jade pendant, he felt a little tired and the air was a little cold.

In recent years, thanks to his superhuman physique, he can run ten kilometers in one go without getting tired, and he can meditate in the snow wearing only a single layer of clothing without feeling cold.

Why do I feel tired and cold today?

After thinking about it, the only explanation is the characteristic of the red magatama itself.

When you let the Magatama perform its function on its own, you don't need to expend any effort, but the corresponding effects become uncontrollable.

After taming the magatama with one's own mental power, one can wield it as freely as an arm or finger, but each use will weaken one's body.

The green-haired mountain demon tried to integrate the magatama into his body, which seemed to allow him to use it at will without expending extra effort, but it is speculated that there will likely be other problems in the future.

The fatigue and chill lasted for less than fifteen minutes before disappearing.

But Liu Yun had already taken this very seriously.

If, in the future, I were to make a crucial mistake while fighting a powerful enemy, I might lose my life for nothing because of the red magatama.

It seems that although this thing has a strong effect of bewitching people, it cannot be used indiscriminately.

But if you suddenly acquire a magical treasure but never use it, wouldn't you feel frustrated?

We have to find a way...

Just then, Hayami Seibei hurriedly returned from Yokoyama Castle.

The round trip on horseback took about three hours.

The sallow-faced, lean Maeno Nagayasu also came along—Liu Yun thought to himself, this man is practically the number one tool in Yokoyama City. He doesn't have any great abilities, but he takes care of all the trivial and mundane tasks.

The two entered the Sasaki residence, and before they could even exchange greetings, Hayami Seibei reported, "Lord Kinoshita has both good news and bad news."

Liu Yun had no intention of beating around the bush and went straight to the point: "Speak quickly!"

Maeno Nagayasu replied, “There used to be a highly skilled physician in Yokoyama Castle who was invited from Kyoto and was a disciple of Mr. Kyōnaise Dōzō. Unfortunately, he went back to his hometown to visit relatives a few days ago, which is bad news. But the good news is that the physician left three ‘Wanjin Dan’ pills in the castle before he left.”

Liu Yun found it very unreliable. How could a legitimate medicine use such an exaggerated and vulgar name?

So he frowned and asked, "What is the Ten Thousand Gold Pill?"

Maeno Nagayasu replied, “These are pills made from precious medicinal herbs, and I had a special healing technique applied to them. I’m not bragging, they can cure any illness. Even if someone has ingested arsenic, taking this medicine immediately can delay the onset of the poison for several hours. This medicine costs at least ten kan per pill on the market. Lord Kinoshita heard that you needed it, so he had me deliver it. No matter what illness your wife has, it can at least suppress the symptoms for a few days. If that doesn’t work, we’ll think of something else.”

What does it mean to have 10 strings of cash per coin?

That's roughly equivalent to several hundred thousand RMB in the 21st century. Ordinary people might not be able to save that much even if they didn't eat or drink for a whole year.

This price truly makes it a "miracle drug".

However, the name "Wan Jin Dan" is too exaggerated, and the claim that it can cure all diseases makes people suspicious.

Liu Yun thought to himself, "Could this be some kind of 16th-century 'stupidity tax'?"

However, it seems unlikely that a smart person like Kinoshita Tokichiro would be so easily deceived.

After hesitating for a moment, trusting the "historical figure," Liu Yun finally thanked him, accepted the precious pill, and went to his bedroom alone.

However, instead of giving it to the patient immediately, he broke off a very small piece and put it in his own mouth to try it.

At this moment, Iori's body temperature remained high, probably close to forty degrees Celsius, and she definitely needed medical treatment.

It might not have been that serious originally, but it got worse because the wrong medication was taken.

Or perhaps the prescription didn't worsen the condition, but simply wasn't working.

In short, after a few hours, the situation became quite troublesome.

Hearing Liu Yun's footsteps approaching, Iori laboriously opened her eyes and weakly uttered, "My lord..."

Upon hearing that weak and feeble voice, Liu Yun gradually felt an indescribable emotion.

I have never experienced this emotion in two lifetimes combined, an emotion that I cannot describe.

Liu Yun feigned nonchalance and smiled slightly, saying, "It's alright, I'll be fine soon after taking the medicine."

Upon seeing this, Iori slowly shook her head: "Your smile is so forced; I must be very ill."

Liu Yun was speechless, unsure of what to say.

Iori's face was withered and dry, and sweat poured from her forehead, but she suddenly smiled and said softly, "Just now... my lord, your eyes were full of worry and self-reproach as you hurriedly covered me with the quilt... Although I felt uncomfortable all over, I was overjoyed. I felt... I felt that I had never felt so comfortable since my parents passed away. As a woman, even if I died right now, I would have no regrets."

Liu Yun was even more at a loss for words.

I feel inexplicably choked up.

How hard life must have been for women in the 16th century! Was someone so moved that they would die happy just because you covered them with a blanket?

The samurai class culture in Japan must have had serious problems with family ethics.

As a straight man, Liu Yun was very self-aware and felt that it couldn't be that he was so good; it must be that other men of his time were doing too badly.

Suddenly he realized that he had unknowingly sat down next to the bed and held Iori's hand.

It seemed like an unconscious act; I can't even remember when I did it.

Iori closed her eyes with a satisfied expression.

At this moment, Liu Yun felt that the small piece of scrap he had broken off from the Wan Jin Dan earlier had indeed had a very positive effect on his body after he swallowed it.

The internal organs, blood vessels, and meridians all seemed to be flowing a little more smoothly.

After transmigrating to this bizarre and chaotic world, Liu Yun possesses incredible martial arts talent and has an unimaginable level of mastery and understanding of his own body.

He was quite certain that this was not a placebo effect; the "Essence of Ten Thousand Gold" was indeed somewhat mysterious.

So he immediately reached out to take it—

Only then did he realize that his right hand was being firmly held by Iori's petite and delicate hand.

Although she was half asleep with her eyes closed, she stubbornly refused to let go.

So he switched to his left hand and took out the "Wan Jin Dan" (a type of medicinal pill) from his pocket in a small cloth bag.

Then Liuyun said to Yizhi, "This is a miraculous medicine that costs ten coins a piece. It can cure all diseases. You will be cured once you take it."

Upon hearing this, Iori half-opened her eyes, her face flushed, and she nodded vigorously with delight.

Liu Yun put the pill into her mouth.

Rough fingers slipped into soft, tender lips, and my heart fluttered.

Iori obediently opened her mouth, letting the flowing clouds penetrate deeper.

Then he brought her some warm water from the small table next to him and helped her swallow it.

After taking the "Wan Jin Dan" (a type of pill), Iori closed her eyes again and lay down weakly.

Liu Yun's right hand was held in her arms, inevitably touching a place that was not appropriate to touch at this time, but she did not have many inappropriate thoughts in her heart, but was instead calm.

This miracle drug is indeed quite powerful.