Chapter 841 - 398: Stirring Up the Government Office, Defeating Foes Single-Handedly—The Time to Shine Has Arrived!

Chapter 841: Chapter 398: Stirring Up the Government Office, Defeating Foes Single-Handedly—The Time to Shine Has Arrived!

On this day.

Li Xian, wearing a copper mask, was helping someone with acupuncture. The medical skills of the Ghost Doctor lineage were vast, encompassing the four absolutes of the Ghost lineage, acupuncture, massage, and medicine refining... Li Xian diligently studied the "Medical Ethics Scripture" and "Medical Heart Sutra," and he self-taught himself, performing acupuncture with skillful grace.

His fingers were distinct, long and fair, possessing the "Miao Hand" trait, his movements nimble and precise. As he handled the needles, he remained as steady as Mount Tai, swiftly and accurately targeting acupoints. If he used the "Ghost Hand" technique, even before the needle arrived, minor ailments and symptoms would be eliminated.

Soon, he had already cured several patients. He then prescribed medicines, instructing the patients to take them from the floor above, boil them at home, and nurture their health, restoring them as good as new. Li Xian saw off the patients, relaxed his muscles, causing "crack crack" bone sounds to erupt all over his body.

Li Xian was stationed on the second floor, which was five zhang high. The Miao Doctor Pavilion covered treating illnesses, nurturing and maintenance, refining medicine... all areas were explored. Visitors included many from prominent families.

Therefore, the pavilion was elegantly decorated, refined and fresh. Li Xian sat conducting medical practice, noting it was nearing noon, and there were fewer patients. He warmed up his joints and lightly leapt, vaulting several zhang high, grabbing the beams and swinging softly.

Seeing someone arriving, he gently landed back, returning to his medical position, acting as if nothing happened. His "Seven Stars Step" skill level slightly increased.

In the center of the second floor, there stood a bronze incense burner burning purple incense, with an aroma drifting, soothing the heart and calming the spirit. When the incense burnt out, the doctors would finish their shift. Hence it was called "Shift Incense." Li Xian’s medical station was near the window, offering a view of the street. At this moment, he inhaled the fragrant aroma and leisurely watched the street view, continually thinking: "Now that I’m a Yu person, if I settle for status quo, maintaining this lifestyle as a practicing doctor. Life indeed is relaxing and idle. The Miao Doctor Pavilion environment is quite good, diligently practicing medicine, several taels of silver, sufficient for meat and wine."

Suddenly, he heard the sound of horse hooves. A man wearing black armor, with a black mask, sighed deeply as his fine steed stopped beside the medical pavilion. The man hurried inside, seemingly with urgent matters, heading elsewhere upstairs.

Li Xian thought to himself: "This armor is indeed impressive!"

Before long, Yao Baishun and the man in black armor descended the stairs together, and there was a din in the Miao Doctor Pavilion. Yao Baishun assembled the sitting doctors, forming a medical group to head to "Ximen Yamen."

Li Xian was on duty, thus followed along.

In Jade City, each "district market" covered a vast area. The streets were lined with buildings in orderly rows. Every four districts were under the jurisdiction of one government office, managing daily matters of life.

Ximen Yamen managed the four districts of "Tongji," "Renhua," "Ingot," and "Zhou Mountain."

Li Xian had come near "Ximen Yamen" before. The "Wanhulou" registration building was on the same street as Ximen Yamen. This street was broad and straight, with tall trees lining both sides. Green shade spread, and city patrols were often in sight.

Not far away, there were lakes, forests, and garden scenery.

Outside the government office, several people awaited, led by a young man, followed half a step behind by several middle-aged men. The young man wore a brown official robe, very different from the Great Military Officer uniform, more elegantly refined, enhancing his dignified appearance.

This was "Ximen Government’s County Head," named "Tian Sanfang," a prominent figure among muddy figures. He held significant power over those districts. As Tian Sanfang saw Yao Baishun approaching, he quickly stepped forward, saying: "Master Yao! Finally, I’ve waited for you!"

Yao Baishun nodded: "Once I heard the news, I came promptly." Tian Sanfang bowed and said, "Master Doctor, please follow me inside."

Inside the government office, cries of distress could be heard. In the open space, dozens of sickbeds were arranged, with various injuries. Tian Sanfang said, "This matter troubles Doctor Yao, compensation will be sent to the medical pavilion."

Yao Baishun said: "Healing the sick and saving people is my duty. But why have there suddenly been so many injured?" Tian Sanfang pondered for a moment, glancing sideways at a middle-aged man behind him.

The middle-aged man named "Kong Li" was the County Captain of Ximen County, responsible for capturing thieves and managing prisons. He was a tall, robust man with a square face, tiger eyes, a large nose, thick lips, and very dark skin. He was a "muddy-faced with no body" figure.

Kong Li said: "Honorable County Head, this matter..." Tian Sanfang said: "Doctor Yao is upright and helpful, there’s no need to conceal this matter from him. Just speak it straight."

Yao Baishun said: "If this is an official matter, it’s fine if I don’t know."

Kong Li hesitated for a moment, cupping his hands and said: "Master Yao, I apologize, I have been negligent! Let me explain." He then recounted the events from the beginning.

It turns out... Kong Li was mainly responsible for the stability of the four districts "Tongji," "Renhua," "Zhou Mountain," and "Ingot." Each district market was several times larger than Qingning County, with the populations ranging from several tens of thousands to several hundred thousand.

The responsibilities were indeed significant. Recently, "Jade City" frequently experienced disturbances, the calm facade hid turbulent undercurrents. Yesterday, Kong Li was summoned by a certain person to collaborate in capturing a wanted fugitive from the Jianghu.

Unexpectedly, the fugitive was powerful and cunning, causing numerous injuries to the Ximen Yamen constables. Hence, today’s scene.

Yao Baishun sighed: "You’ve worked hard to maintain the stability of Jade City."

Li Xian helped heal several Yamen Runners, conveniently checking their bone structure. The more robust ones had achieved Martial Arts, nurturing considerable Inner Qi within, some possessing the "Chest Drum Thunder Sound" trait. The weaker ones also had "Immortal Mechanism in the Palm" strength.

The moves they learned all originated from official practice. There was "Thief Apprehension Hand," "Eighteen Blades of Conviction," "Wind Seeking Ear," "Evil Smelling Nose," "One Qi Leaping Step"...Though basic, they had formed a school, complementing each other, cooperating effectively, their strength not to be underestimated.

Treating the ill wasn’t difficult. Li Xian’s mind suddenly arose: "Apart from Martial Arts, my medical skills are a specialty. I rely on medical practice to attain Yu person status, avoiding past dilemmas. This opportunity is quite rare. Yet... sitting in the pavilion for a month, gradually discovering, the Miao Doctor Pavilion is too stable."

"Stability isn’t bad, it helps me hide and survive. But if I wish to progress upward, an overly stable environment becomes an obstacle. Rather, appropriate danger can propel one forward. Since I’ve interacted with them, I’ll take the chance to explore the situation. If possible, I’ll seek elsewhere. Master Yao’s kindness, I shall repay in time!"