As the setting sun streamed into the medical hall through the windowsill, Ye Renxin's lessons finally came to a close. Then, the other disciples began to rise and bid their farewells to their teachers.
Seeing that most of the others had already left, Ye Lengleng finally pulled Lin Xiao over to her grandfather.
"Grandpa! This is Lin Xiao, a disciple of Uncle Wang Que. Today, I've given you a new disciple. Your medical skills will flourish!"
She enthusiastically introduced Lin Xiao while handing Ye Renxin the letter of recommendation.
Lin Xiao, looking at this Soul Douluo master who had dedicated his life to healing and saving lives, was filled with immense admiration. He
immediately bowed respectfully, "Grandson Lin Xiao, greetings, Master."
Ye Renxin took the letter but didn't open it immediately. He carefully examined the young man before him—eight years old, yet possessing a calm demeanor beyond his years.
Even more striking was that his granddaughter, who had always been stern with her peers, was showing unusual affection towards this young man. But considering the other person's age, he didn't say much.
"Wang Que's disciple?"
Ye Renxin finally opened the letter, his brows raised slightly. Although many years had passed, he still remembered this disciple. Although not the most talented, he was diligent and down-to-earth.
As he read the letter, Ye Renxin's expression gradually became solemn. The letter not only detailed Lin Xiao's astonishing medical talent, but also mentioned the young man's unique insights into the Nine-Hearted Begonia martial spirit.
"Interesting."
Ye Renxin put down the letter and looked up at the young man in front of him.
"Wang Que said that you mastered his ten years of medical experience in less than two years?"
"It's all thanks to my teacher's good teaching. I'm just lucky and happened to have some insights into medical principles."
"Insights?" Ye Renxin suddenly pulled out an herb from the medicine cabinet. "Tell me, what is this? What are its effects?"
"Seven-leaf Scrophularia, grows on cliffs and takes thirty years to mature into seven leaves. Its rhizome can detoxify all kinds of poisons, but it requires proper treatment."
A hint of surprise flashed in Ye Renxin's eyes. Even many disciples who have practiced medicine for many years could not fully recognize this mutated medicinal herb, but this young man could accurately describe its characteristics and uses.
"What about this one?" He took out another medicinal herb.
"Purple Ganoderma lucidum, it must be picked on the night of the full moon."
As the question and answer were being asked, the sunset had completely set. Ye Lengleng lit the oil lamp, and in the warm yellow light, Ye Renxin's expression became more and more serious.
"One last question. What do you think is the essence of the healing power of the Nine-Hearted Begonia?"
The medical room suddenly became quiet. Ye Lengleng looked at his grandfather in surprise - this was the most core secret of the Ye family.
Lin Xiao took a deep breath. He tried hard to recall the medical knowledge he had mastered, and combined it with his understanding of the original work in his previous life.
"It's a resonance of life. The Nine-Hearted Begonia doesn't just heal with ordinary power, but rather channels the injured person's own life force to repair themselves."
"Haha! Enough, enough. Wang Que is right, your talent is truly... extraordinary."
Ye Renxin then instructed, "Lin Xiao, from today on, you may reside in my Begonia Valley. You may freely browse through all the books in my medical ward. If you have any questions, feel free to come and see me."
"The art of medicine requires concentration. I hope you will not let this gift go to waste."
Lin Xiao bowed solemnly, "Master, rest assured. I will remember this."
"Excellent! Lin Xiao, from now on, I will be your senior sister. Haha!"
Ye Lengleng clapped her hands happily, her eyes curved into crescents.
As if suddenly realizing something, she turned to Ye Renxin and said coquettishly,
"Grandpa, Lin Xiao is new here and isn't familiar with the surroundings. Can I take him to choose a place to live?"
Ye Renxin was in a particularly good mood, seeing his granddaughter's unusually lively appearance, and with the added bonus of having a gifted grand-disciple today.
"Go, go. Remember not to miss tomorrow's morning class."
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Ye Lengleng immediately grabbed Lin Xiao's hand and ran out. "Come on, I'll show you where to live!"
Lin Xiao's heartbeat quickened as she led him through the corridors. The girl's hair fluttered in the sunset, her dress swaying gently in the cool breeze, like a vivid painting.
"This is my yard,"
Ye Lengleng paused in front of a small courtyard filled with crabapple blossoms, then pointed to the courtyard next door.
"You can live in the one next door! That way, we can discuss medical matters in the future."
Lin Xiao looked at the two adjacent courtyards, separated only by a low wall covered in vines, and felt a sense of daze. In his previous life, had he ever imagined living next door to Ye Lengleng?
"Why? Don't you like it?" Ye Lengleng tilted her head to look at him.
"No, I like it very much." Lin Xiao came to his senses and said sincerely, "Thank you, Senior Sister Lengleng."
"That's more like it!" Ye Lengleng raised her chin proudly.
"As a senior sister, I have to take good care of you, my junior brother. By the way, are you hungry? I'll get you some snacks." She
had barely finished speaking when she skipped away, and before Lin Xiao could reply, she headed towards his new residence.
Everything that had happened today felt so unreal to him, like a dream. He hadn't expected to connect so quickly with Ye Lengleng on their first meeting in this life!
Perhaps this was her true character! In his previous life, Lin Xiao had been so cowardly that he didn't even dare to seriously get to know the girl he loved.
A long time later, Ye Lengleng arrived at Lin Xiao's courtyard door, holding an exquisite food box.
"Junior Brother Lin Xiao! Open the door!" she called softly, her voice filled with unconcealed joy.
"I brought you some snacks. They're all the candied fruits that Grandpa doesn't let me eat too much, and some crabapple cakes I made myself."
Lin Xiao opened the door and saw the moonlit girl holding the food box, her hair still stained by a few fallen crabapple petals. His heart warmed, and he quickly took the food box.
"Senior Sister, it's so late, and you still brought me food!"
"Shh—" Ye Lengleng suddenly raised her index finger to her lips, her eyes twinkling slyly.
"Keep your voice down! If Grandpa finds out I stole candied fruit, he'll say it's bad for my teeth."
With that, she slipped into the courtyard like a thieving cat and sat down at the stone table with familiarity.
Lin Xiao couldn't help but laugh as he unearthed the snacks from the food box. The crystal-clear candied fruit shone with an alluring luster, and the crabapple cake also exuded a faint sweet fragrance.
"Try this!" Ye Lengleng impatiently pushed over a plate of amber-colored candied fruit. "It's pickled with wild plums from the back mountain. They're so rare."
Lin Xiao picked up one and put it in his mouth, the sour and sweet flavor blooming on his tongue. He looked up to see Ye Lengleng resting her cheek on her hand, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at him, as if waiting for his opinion.
"It's delicious." He said softly, but it was unclear whether he was talking about the candied fruit or the moment.
Ye Lingling suddenly smiled, and the moonlight in her eyes shattered into stars.
"I knew you would like it! Then eat more, and I will make it for you every day from now on."
"Oh, and don't forget the morning class tomorrow, I will call you to join me then!"
"I'll go back first today, and you should go to bed early after eating."
In the attic in the distance, Ye Renxin stood by the window, looking at this scene, stroking his beard and revealing a thoughtful smile.
(End of this chapter)