Chapter 2

In the northwest corner of the back yard of the Blue Sack Pharmacy, there was a stone trough filled with clear water, used for people to wash their faces.

Mo Qiu stood in front of the stone trough, looking down at the reflection in the water, and couldn't help but be lost in thought.

The reflection in the water had dry, yellow, forked hair, a disheveled head, a yellow, thin, and bony figure, and tattered clothes, not much different from a street beggar.

Only the large eyes still had some vitality.

He pinched his face in the water, the pain making him grimace, and only then did he come to his senses to wash his hands and face.

After everything was tidied up, Mo Qiu steadied himself and turned to walk towards the back hall of the pharmacy.

By this time, the sky had brightened, and besides the pharmacy apprentices, the masters and assistants had also arrived.

People were coming and going in the back hall, and from time to time, someone would glance at Mo Qiu.

To be favored by Master Qin of the pharmacy was not something everyone had the luck to experience.

"Master Qin." Mo Qiu held a cup of hot tea and respectfully handed it to the person sitting at the head of the table:

"Please have some tea!"

This was not exactly a formal apprenticeship, but it meant he had entered Master Qin's door and could learn by listening in.

For ordinary apprentices, it would take at least a year to reach this point.

During this period, the master would test the apprentice's character, loyalty, and suitability for the profession.

A basic level of literacy was also required.

Mo Qiu, because he could read, and the pharmacy was short of people, saved a lot of time.

Master Qin was in his thirties, with a few strands of white hair at his temples, a lean and refined appearance, and a gentle demeanor. He wore a blue robe and cloth boots, and his entire body exuded a strong herbal scent.

He nodded at Mo Qiu, took the tea, and sipped it casually.

Then he pointed to the person beside him:

"This is your senior apprentice Wei. For the next period, you will follow him to familiarize yourself with the herbs and their properties."

"Yes." Mo Qiu nodded and looked at Senior Apprentice Wei:

"Nice to meet you, Senior Apprentice Wei."

Senior Apprentice Wei was about twenty years old, not tall, and slightly hunched. He was examining Mo Qiu with small eyes, with a condescending air.

He was an apprentice who had already completed his training and could diagnose independently. He was currently employed by the Blue Sack Pharmacy, receiving a monthly salary and additional rewards from patients.

"Hmm." Senior Apprentice Wei said:

"What's your name? How old are you? Where are you from? Do you have any relatives in the city?"

These questions came out in a rush, with a harsh tone, making him seem rather cold.

"Senior Apprentice Wei." Mo Qiu clasped his hands and said:

"My name is Mo Qiu, I am fourteen years old, from Juan City. I fled here due to a disaster and have no relatives left."

"Fourteen years old?" Senior Apprentice Wei frowned:

"A bit short and too thin."

He didn't care about Mo Qiu's family situation, which was probably not good, but the age was somewhat surprising.

He had thought Mo Qiu was only around ten, but he was already fourteen, and his physique was too weak.

However...

Medicine was not martial arts; it did not require a strong physique. As long as the person was smart and quick-witted, it would do.

With this thought, Senior Apprentice Wei lowered his head and asked Master Qin quietly:

"Master, should we start with 'Treatise on Warm Diseases'?"

"No." Master Qin shook his head, rubbed his temples, and said with a tired expression:

"Teach him the herbs and usage of trauma medicine directly. We can cover the medical principles later when there's time."

"Yes." Senior Apprentice Wei nodded, understanding the situation.

It seemed the pharmacy was short of hands, and there was no time to teach the medical principles step by step. They had to jump right in.

I hope this kid can be of some use!

"Dad!"

At that moment, a person bounced in from outside, grabbing Master Qin's wrist:

"I heard there's a new apprentice. Is it him?"

This was a pretty girl, about fifteen or sixteen years old, wearing a green skirt and a pink belt.

She was blinking her bright, large eyes, examining Mo Qiu with curiosity rather than condescension.

When this girl entered, Master Qin, who had a stern face, immediately smiled, and even Senior Apprentice Wei's expression relaxed.

"It's him." Master Qin straightened up from his chair, stretched his waist, and said:

"It's not early. Wei An, take him to the front to familiarize himself with the herbs and help organize the medicine cabinets."

"Qingrong, come with me to your uncle's house."

"Yes." Both of them responded.

Senior Apprentice Wei bowed and gestured to Mo Qiu, walking towards the corridor leading to the pharmacy:

"Follow me!"

"Yes." Mo Qiu收回目光，急忙跟上。

The Blue Sack Pharmacy was one of the top pharmacies in the city, with five resident physicians.

Senior Apprentice Wei didn't count, as he had only completed his training a few years ago and had the qualifications to diagnose independently but was not yet a