Chapter 10

Ye Bufan said, "Indeed, I happen to know this prescription."

"Great, young brother, then please help me complete the prescription on the wall, and I won't withhold a single cent of the one million reward."

Cao Xinghua was so excited that his beard was bouncing. From the two herbs Ye Bufan had already filled in, he could tell that this young man was no ordinary person.

He had studied this prescription countless times and tried countless herbs, but none of them could match the first fifteen herbs.

But the two herbs now were completely different, fitting well with the previous fifteen herbs. They were very likely to be two of the three missing herbs.

Ye Bufan shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I was originally going to fill it out, but your Bai Cao Tang people said that this isn't a place where just anyone can write. It seems our connection isn't strong enough. You'd better find someone else."

After saying this, he turned to leave. Cao Xinghua grabbed his wrist, "Young brother, don't go, please don't go."

The reward notice had been posted for so long, and apart from Ye Bufan, no one else could even match one herb. If he left, where would he find someone else?

The Hua Tuo Jin Fang was itself a priceless treasure, and it was also a matter of life and death for a prominent figure. That was why he was willing to offer a one million reward.

Now that he had finally found someone who could complete the Hua Tuo Jin Fang, he wouldn't let go no matter what.

After stopping Ye Bufan, he turned to Liu Hong and said angrily, "You scoundrel, how dare you speak to the young brother like that? Apologize to him immediately!

I tell you, if the young brother doesn't forgive you, you can pack up and leave today!"

"I..."

Liu Hong was completely stunned. The treatment at Bai Cao Tang was the best in the entire Jiangnan medical industry, and with Cao Qinghua's prestige in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, if he were fired here, he would probably never find another job, which would mean losing his livelihood.

Thinking of this, he knelt down in front of Ye Bufan and slapped himself twice, "I'm sorry, I looked down on you.

My family has elderly and young to support, all depending on me. Please forgive me this time!"

Ye Bufan sighed. If he had known this would happen, why did he act that way in the first place?

However, since he had inherited the ancient medical school, his knowledge and perspective had improved to a new level, and he didn't bother to argue with such a small person.

He waved his hand and said, "Alright, get up."

"Thank you, young brother, thank you!"

Liu Hong got up from the ground, expressing his gratitude.

Cao Xinghua said again, "Young brother, weren't you here to buy medicine? Whatever medicine you buy, I'll wrap it up for free."

"Ah?" Liu Hong said, "Old Master Cao, the herbs together are worth over 200,000..."

Cao Xinghua shouted, "Just do it, no more nonsense!"

"Old Master, don't be angry, I'll do it right away."

Liu Hong hurried to the counter and brought over the herbs he had just wrapped.

He had been thinking about taking a kickback, but now he had to give them away for free, and he almost lost his job. If he had known this would happen, why did he provoke the young man?

Thinking this, he brought the herbs to Ye Bufan.

Cao Xinghua said, "Young brother, these herbs are my way of apologizing to you. Please help me complete the Hua Tuo Jin Fang."

As he spoke, his face was full of longing.

As the leader of the Jiangnan traditional Chinese medicine community, Cao Xinghua had reached this level, and Ye Bufan naturally couldn't say anything more.

He picked up the pen and completed the last herb—San Ye Zhi Lan.

"Completed, finally completed!"

Seeing the completed Hua Tuo Jin Fang on the wall, Cao Xinghua was so excited that his whole body trembled.

He had obtained this prescription by chance, but due to its age, many of the characters on the prescription were unclear, making it a partial prescription.

Knowing the value of the Hua Tuo Jin Fang, he had spent a lot of effort to determine the first fifteen herbs, but the last three could not be completed.

This time, to treat the prominent figure and to make up for his regret, he had offered a one million reward.

The notice had been posted for several days, but many people were unable to complete it. Just as he was about to give up and withdraw the notice, he met this young man.

Ye Bufan, however, remained calm. The so-called Hua Tuo Jin Fang was very common in the ancient medical school and was not a particularly remarkable prescription.

Cao Xinghua was excited for a while, then took the prescription off the wall and suddenly changed his expression.

After a moment of thought, he said, "Young brother, something is wrong with this prescription. San Ye Zhi Lan conflicts with Bai Zhi, and the two herbs cannot be used together."

He was well-versed in the properties of Chinese herbs and immediately saw the problem with the prescription.

Liu Hong, who was standing beside him, felt a sudden urge. He knew that the young man couldn't complete the Hua Tuo Jin Fang, and as soon as the old master gave the order, he would immediately take back the herbs worth over 200,000.

Ye Bufan said calmly, "Old Master Cao is right, these two herbs indeed cannot be used together, but the problem is not with San Ye Zhi Lan, but with the previous herb, Bai Zhi.

In the Hua Tuo Jin Fang, the herb is Bai Shu, not Bai Zhi. Although they are similar, their properties are quite different."

"Bai Shu?"

As an expert in traditional Chinese medicine, Cao Xinghua naturally wouldn't believe anything just because someone said it. He studied the prescription carefully for a while and then his face showed a look of enlightenment.

The herb on the partial prescription was only clearly visible as 'Bai,' and the next character was very blurry. He had guessed it was Bai Zhi, but it turned out he was wrong.

"Bai Shu! It is indeed Bai Shu! Now everything makes sense."

After replacing Bai Zhi with Bai Shu, the entire prescription's pharmacological principles were thoroughly connected, with no flaws.

Liu Hong felt a mix of disappointment and astonishment. Who was this young man? To be able to guide Old Master Cao in traditional Chinese medicine was unprecedented. It seemed he must not offend this person in the future.

"Young brother, you are truly a master. I am truly impressed."

Cao Xinghua said excitedly, "Young brother, I haven't asked your name or who your teacher is?"

He had visited many famous traditional Chinese medicine experts, but none of them could complete the Hua Tuo Jin Fang.

For Ye Bufan to achieve this at such a young age, his teacher must be extraordinary, which made him immediately want to form a connection.

"My name is Ye Bufan, and my teacher was a hermit master who has passed away."

"Oh." Cao Xinghua's eyes showed a hint of regret, then he said, "Young brother, you have helped me complete the Hua Tuo Jin Fang. Now it's time for me to fulfill my promise."

He called over the manager from the clinic and handed a one million check to Ye Bufan.

Ye Bufan took the check and said, "Old Master Cao, no reward without merit. The herbs should be deducted from the reward."

"What are you talking about? I said I wouldn't charge, and you're making me lose face?" Cao Xinghua said, "The Hua Tuo Jin Fang is a priceless treasure. Adding 200,000 more is nothing.

Moreover, you have done me a great favor. I need the Hua Tuo Jin Fang to save a friend's life. If it had been a few days later, it would have been too late."

Ye Bufan had a good impression of the old man. As a senior in the traditional Chinese medicine community, he had no airs and was straightforward, which suited his personality.

He said, "Old Master Cao, you are using the Hua Tuo Jin Fang to treat someone?"

Cao Xinghua nodded and said, "Yes, I have an old friend who has a serious lung disease. Many famous doctors have been unable to help. If we don't complete the Hua Tuo Jin Fang, he won't last more than a few days."

Ye Bufan frowned and said, "Old Master, you are mistaken. The Hua Tuo Jin Fang cannot treat diseases."