Chapter 95

Zheng Huatang also knew Hua Guowei. When he saw Hua Guowei lose his composure due to Wu Potian's rescue method, he was equally shocked. Although he did not know what the Qilin Life-Saving Nine-Needle Technique was, the scene before him made him realize that Wu Potian was no ordinary person. In the near future, he might even become a second Hua Guowei. Thinking of Hua Guowei's legends, Zheng Huatang told himself that he must find a way to get closer to Wu Potian, not just for the Deputy Secretary Deng's reaction, but for Wu Potian's medical skills.

There were others who shared the same thoughts as Zheng Huatang, but since they did not know Wu Potian, even if they took the initiative to introduce themselves, he might not remember them. At this moment, they were all thinking of ways to meet Wu Potian. Some even hoped they could fall ill and visit Wu's Medical Hall to get a chance to meet him.

After a long while, Hua Guowei slowly regained his composure. He looked at Wu Potian with excitement and explained warmly, "Doctor Wu! I apologize for my behavior. I am an old traditional Chinese medicine practitioner who once read about the Qilin Life-Saving Nine-Needle Technique in a rare book. However, I never had the chance to see it in person. I never thought I would have the fortune to witness it today. I can die without regrets now."

When Wu Potian heard that Hua Guowei had read about the Qilin Life-Saving Nine-Needle Technique in a rare book, he was very surprised. Without much thought, he blurted out, "Mr. Hua! In which rare book did you read about the Qilin Life-Saving Nine-Needle Technique? Have you also read about the Huangxuan Unification Needle, the Nine Ruins, and the Nine Spirits?"

Before Wu Potian could finish his question, he suddenly remembered that these were all lost traditional Chinese medical techniques. Not only was it inappropriate to ask about them, but if people found out he had learned many lost techniques, they might question his sources. He quickly closed his mouth.

If Wu Potian had finished his questions, Hua Guowei would not have thought much of it. However, his reaction made Hua Guowei, who had seen many people, suddenly realize that the young man not only knew the Qilin Life-Saving Nine-Needle Technique but also the Huangxuan Unification Needle, and possibly even the Nine Ruins and Nine Spirits, which had been lost for hundreds of years.

At this moment, Hua Guowei immediately wanted to understand Wu Potian better. He did not hide his thoughts and smiled, "Doctor Wu! The reason I recognized the Qilin Life-Saving Nine-Needle Technique you used is that my ancestors' medical records mentioned some lost techniques. However, since our family entered the medical field relatively late, the descriptions of the Huangxuan Unification Needle, the Nine Ruins, and the Nine Spirits were only brief."

Wu Potian was secretly relieved that he had stopped the conversation in time. He put on a regretful look and sighed, "Mr. Hua! It is said that the Huangxuan Unification Needle can determine life and death with one needle. I thought your medical books might have such descriptions, and I wanted to hear if the legend was true. It is indeed very disappointing."

Although Wu Potian's reaction was quick and he even put on a show, his performance was full of flaws in Hua Guowei's eyes. Although Hua Guowei did not believe a young man could have seen these lost techniques, Wu Potian's use of the Qilin Life-Saving Nine-Needle Technique made him doubt his own judgment. He replied, "Doctor Wu! You are right. It is indeed very regrettable that these great techniques have not been passed down. Otherwise, our Chinese medicine would not have declined and been replaced by Western medicine."

Wu Potian did not feel regretful about the decline of Chinese medicine and the rise of Western medicine because what he had learned was a combination of both. He believed that whether it was Chinese or Western medicine, they were both means to treat patients and help him achieve his dreams.

Wu Potian knew that Hua Guowei would have many questions to ask, and these questions would be difficult to answer. To avoid trouble, he smiled and said, "Old Mr. Hua! I am very happy to meet you, but I have some friends waiting for me. I must go first."

As Wu Potian expected, Hua Guowei indeed had many questions to ask and even wanted to confirm his suspicions. However, he was more focused on the purpose of his trip to Fujian Province. Thinking of the patient's condition that had stumped him, he suddenly felt that the young man before him might have a way to treat the patient. He quickly called out, "Doctor Wu! Please wait a moment."

Wu Potian immediately felt a headache when he heard Hua Guowei's call. The discussions around him after Hua Guowei introduced himself told him that the old man was no ordinary person. He had to stop and, though frustrated, politely asked, "Old Mr. Hua! Is there anything else you need?"

Hua Guowei smiled and introduced himself, "Doctor Wu! I am also a doctor. I came to Fujian Province at the invitation of a patient's family to treat a patient. However, the patient's condition is very complicated, and the patient is quite old. So far, I have not found a proper treatment. As the saying goes, three cobblers can surpass Zhuge Liang. I would like to ask you to go with me to Rongcheng to see this patient. Would that be convenient for you?"

If it were just about treating a patient, Wu Potian would have agreed. However, thinking of the exposure of his skills, he was worried that Hua Guowei would persist in asking about his medical techniques after the treatment. He politely declined, "Old Mr. Hua! It's not that I am unwilling to help, but I feel my skills are shallow and I dare not show off in front of a master."

Hua Guowei did not expect Wu Potian to refuse. However, he quickly understood the reason and persistently said, "Doctor Wu! Although you are young, learning has no age. You have the qualifications based on your knowledge of the Qilin Life-Saving Nine-Needle Technique. I hope you can help this patient, who has made great contributions to our country, and treat him."

Since he was young, Wu Potian's father had taught him that a doctor must prioritize virtue. One who does not understand the past and present, who does not comprehend the relationship between heaven and man, who lacks the wisdom of a sage, and who lacks the compassion of a Buddha should rather farm and weave for a living than practice medicine, to avoid misleading the world. Based on Hua Guowei's introduction, he should go and do his best, but his concerns made him hesitant.