The Wheel-Turning Master

A light is like a bean.

The two of them chatted a lot over rice wine. Most of the time, Lin Bai asked questions out of curiosity, and Doctor Bai could only give an answer after recalling them.

Seeing that the small wine jar was empty and Doctor Bai was feeling tired, Lin Bai felt it was time to leave. But before that, Doctor Bai needs to be asked to keep his affairs confidential.

Lin Bai trusted Dr. Bai's character, but he still had to say something.

"Mr. Bai, today..." Lin Bai was still talking, but Doctor Bai interrupted Lin Bai.

Doctor Bai smiled, stretched out his arm, and said, "Feel my pulse."

"Yes." Lin Bai put his fingers on Doctor Bai's wrist and closed his eyes to listen for the pulse.

Lin Bai has taken many pulses these days, and with Doctor Bai's guidance, he has gradually figured out the way out.

Everyone's pulse condition is slightly different. Men and women, adults and children, boys and girls are all different. Even the same person's pulse condition may be different during the day and night.

Generally speaking, the pulse of the elderly is weaker than that of the young, and the pulse beats unevenly and even stops occasionally.

Mr. Bai's pulse condition was even worse, with both stringy and slippery pulses, often stopping, which indicated that Qi and blood were weak and there were irreparable major problems in the five internal organs.

Although Dr. Bai has just drank alcohol, his pulse will change to some extent, but Dr. Bai's physical condition can be roughly determined.

Lin Bai took back his hand and didn't know how to speak.

"Having been a doctor all my life, I know my body well." Doctor Bai showed no sadness on his face, but smiled heartily, "Maybe three to five years, maybe two to three years, or even sooner..."

"Mr. Bai, as long as you calm down and take care of yourself and stop caring about worldly things, actually..." Lin Bai tried his best to comfort him.

"It is difficult for a doctor to heal himself." Doctor Bai waved his hand and said, "You have followed me these days, studied diligently and asked questions, and your progress has been really fast. Your achievements in the future will definitely far exceed mine."

"Mr. Bai taught me well." Lin Bai said.

"Don't be humble."

Doctor Bai smiled again and continued: "I'm about to die. I just hope that I can help you learn more in the remaining days. My medical skills are shallow and I don't dare to ask you to inherit my mantle. I just hope that you can." Thinking of our friendship, please help me take care of Xiuxiu."

This is almost too much.

Lin Bai also heard the deep meaning hidden in the words: Doctor Bai didn't mention Baicaotang. This was because he knew that he would have another world in the future by practicing internal skills, so he deliberately didn't mention it.

In addition, since Doctor Bai entrusted his only close relative to himself, he also made a guarantee that there would be no rumors about his martial arts skills.

In fact, Doctor Bai never asked about the origin of his martial arts.

"Mr. Bai, why do you trust me so much?" Lin Bai felt that Doctor Bai trusted him too much. The two of them had not known each other for long.

"You have never looked down on the poor people in Beicheng. You have a benevolent heart as a doctor. You are also willing to accompany Xiu Xiu's child to the mountains to collect medicine. Xiu Xiu also said that you are a good person. I believe in Xiu Xiu and my own vision." Doctor Bai smiled.

Lin Bai stood up, leaned over and held his hands.

It was the end of Xu Shi, and the sky was filled with stars.

Lin Bai was walking on the way home, the night wind was blowing, and the drunkenness was gone.

I talked a lot with Doctor Bai tonight. In addition to the last Tuogu, I also asked about a lot of Jianghu affairs.

But Doctor Bai is old after all, and has forgotten most of what Xiu Xiu's mother once said.

But even so, Lin Bai also gained a lot of useful knowledge.

For example, Pei Wuyong, Xiu Xiu's mother once said that he was the top swordsman in the world. He became famous as a young man, with amazing talents and martial arts genius. He defeated all the sects with one sword and only lost one game to the Qingyang sect.

There is also the realm of martial arts. According to Xiuxiu's mother-in-law, there is actually no strict definition.

If we divide them according to their general strength, the lowest level should be those warriors with strong physical strength and some skills in fists and kicks. They can be compared to three or five ordinary people, so they can be called inferior.

This category of people is the most numerous.

Further up, there are third-rate warriors. This type of people are rough in internal skills and have at least one proficient kung fu at their disposal.

According to Xiuxiu's mother-in-law, most of the gang leaders in Huaxi County are third-rate, but they still have their own strengths and weaknesses.

As for the second-rate warriors, they need to have accomplished internal skills, have thorough meridians, have unique skills, and make a good reputation in the world.

Because the major sects never teach the techniques to others, or only simple versions are passed out. So second-rate is the pinnacle that ordinary people without background can reach.

There are even fewer first-class warriors. In order to achieve great success in internal strength, one must practice superior internal strength. If you practice ordinary internal skills and mental methods, it will be difficult to achieve first-class performance.

This type of person is often famous in the world, either as the leader of a mid-level sect or as the backbone or elder of a large sect.

There are also rumors that people who cleanse their tendons and cut their marrow, cultivate the innate true energy in their Dantian, and return to their original nature can be said to be the best in the world.

This kind of person is either the leader of a large sect, an elderly celebrity, or a reclusive master. And he must be a person who has worked hard to cultivate superior internal skills and has excellent qualifications.

Of course, even if they are divided into the same class, the gap in strength is huge.

Moreover, the rivers and lakes are dangerous and there are countless methods, and one cannot always judge them by their level.

"So it seems that I'm not bad, I can barely be considered second-rate?"

"As for Pei Wuyou... maybe he has some innate talent? Even if he is not, he must be the best among the best. He is only in his forties, and with such an achievement, he can be said to be an amazing talent."

"But how could such a top-notch person get into trouble with others? At that time, he was injured and poisoned. Who hurt him? Why did Pei Wuyou provoke others?"

Lin Bai thought for a long time and found nothing.

Along the street, I passed by Mu Zhen’s bun shop.

Her bun shop is a small shop along the street, with accommodation rooms behind.

The bun shop had closed long ago, but there seemed to be a faint light in her room.

"Sister Zhen said she had a stiff neck this morning, is she still waiting for me?"

It was dark in the middle of the night. Lin Bai first listened quietly around, and after confirming that there was no one, he went around to the back of the bun shop and knocked on the back door.

After only three knocks, there was a sound of the door opening inside, and hurried over, "Who?" Mu Zhen's voice was very low.

"Sister Zhen, it's me." Lin Bai also lowered his voice.

The two of them were like a couple having an affair, giving each other secret signals.

The bolt was pulled, the door opened, and a faint soapberry fragrance came.

Mu Zhen was wearing a single dress, her hair was loose, and her pretty eyes glanced at Lin Bai, and then looked outside the door with a guilty conscience.

After confirming that there was no one around, she said coquettishly: "Why are you here now? Didn't you care about my business? Come in." As she spoke, she pulled Lin Bai into the yard directly.

When Lin Bai entered the door, Mu Zhen quickly closed it and pulled the bolt.

"Sister Zhen, something happened at Baicaotang. I didn't mean to be late." After entering the house, Lin Bai explained in a low voice.

"I know. I smelled the alcohol on you." Mu Zhen poured her a cup of cold tea, "It's to sober you up."

Lin Bai took it and drank it in small sips, not knowing what to say.

"Are you afraid of me?" Mu Zhen sat opposite Lin Bai and straightened her chest. "Why do you lower your head and don't look at me?"

In fact, Lin Bai didn't look at her, but they were a single man and a single woman, alone in a room. If she couldn't control herself, she would have to take responsibility.

"I thought you weren't coming." Mu Zhen gathered her hair and said, "I didn't clean myself up either. Don't despise me."

"How could that be? Sister Zhen looks good no matter what." Lin Bai was telling the truth.

"I've been having a stiff neck and it hurts all day. Give me a massage." Mu Zhen really enjoyed the compliment. She raised her arm and rubbed her neck, revealing her white arms.

Massage?

"Sister Zhen, I haven't finished my apprenticeship yet." Lin Bai pretended to be a gentleman.

Mu Zhen glared at Lin Bai.

"But this little thing is still okay." Lin Bai immediately changed his words.

He stood up, came behind her, and put his hands on her white neck.

As soon as he touched her delicate skin, Mu Zhen trembled slightly. Her body temperature rose sharply, and her breathing became slightly rapid.

Why is she more like a virgin than me? It seems that she has taken a special bath... Lin Bai smelled the faint scent of soapberry, and when he looked down, he saw two magnificent places, and he felt distracted.

"It's okay to press, much more comfortable."

Mu Zhen took a while and calmed down, "It seems that you are studying hard in Baicaotang. Do you really plan to be a doctor in the future?"

"Yes." Lin Bai felt that Mu Zhen's skin was unbearably hot.

"It's good to be a doctor. Whoever marries you in the future will be blessed." The two have nothing to do with each other, but Mu Zhen can be linked together.

Sure enough, the three sentences must be related to marriage.

Lin Bai didn't say anything, thinking that even if he said he was going to pick up manure, she would say that she was lucky to marry him.

"By the way," Mu Zhen moved her neck and asked in a low voice: "Have you...did you cure your illness?"

Lin Bai had a headache and said: "Sister Zhen, I'm really not sick."

"You, you..." Mu Zhen turned her head and looked at Lin Bai, "What is there to hide from me..." As she spoke, her eyes moved down and she stopped talking immediately, her face showing joy, and she glanced at Lin Bai with a coquettish look, "You are not honest!"

She turned her head away, but her skin became even hotter.

"..." Lin Bai's old face flushed.

For a while, no one spoke in the room, and only each other's breathing could be heard.

After a long time, the candlelight flickered.

"Okay." Lin Bai quickly sat back and picked up the cup to drink herbal tea.

"Look at your stupid look!" Mu Zhen rubbed her neck with one hand and picked up the scissors to cut the lamp flowers with the other hand.

"Sister Zhen, it's getting late. You should rest quickly. I'm going back too." Lin Bai drank three cups of herbal tea before speaking.

Lin Bai didn't dare to stay any longer, fearing that his nature would be exposed.

"What's the hurry? Wait a minute." Mu Zhen stood up again and went to the inner room.

Lin Bai stared blankly through the door curtain, wondering if this was an invitation? Or a hint?

Just as he was thinking about it, Mu Zhen came out with a set of clothes in her hand.

"You are in the clinic every day, so you should dress decently. I cut a set of clothes for you." Mu Zhen handed it over.

"Sister Zhen, this is too expensive." The clothes were made of silk cloth and were not cheap.

"If I tell you to wear it, wear it. Don't be polite to me." Mu Zhen was quite strong at this time, "Try it on. If the size is not suitable, I will fix it."

Try it on? Try it now? Lin Bai's mouth was dry and he took off his clothes immediately.

"What are you doing?" Mu Zhen was frightened. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "I told you to go home and try it later, not here."

"..." Lin Bai's face turned redder, ashamed.

"You're so stupid!" Mu Zhen couldn't help laughing.

"Then..." Lin Bai took the clothes and felt that Sister Zhen was more difficult to deal with than the man in green. "Sister Zhen, then I'll go home first?" She asked.

"Look at your sleeves, why is there a hole?"

Mu Zhen got up, took the needle and thread, sat next to Lin Bai, tucked the thread, put on the needle, and sewed the cuffs for Lin Bai.

"Sister Zhen, I..."

"Shh. Don't talk while sewing clothes, otherwise you'll be afraid of your wife when you get married."

Lin Bai stopped talking and just watched quietly.

Mu Zhen lowered her head and sewed carefully one stitch at a time.

The two were very close and could smell each other's breath.

Men are afraid of this kind of subtle warmth, especially since his mother passed away early in this life. Lin Bai felt that he was about to fall.

Soon, Mu Zhen finished sewing, leaned over and bit off the thread, with a happy look on her face, and said with a smile: "It's done, let's see how it works, don't think my craftsmanship is bad."

Lin Bai didn't say anything, his heart was extremely tangled.

"Alas, is there an immortal immortal in this world? If there is, I can stay and spend my whole life with her, and it won't be considered as a betrayal to her."

Lin Bai thought blankly, and felt that his mind was very messy.

"What are you daydreaming about?" Mu Zhen had another oil paper bag in her hand, and said: "It's getting late, go home. I'll buy a roast chicken, you've worked hard in the clinic, eat more to replenish yourself." The tone was gentle like a wife admonishing her husband who was going on a long journey.

Lin Bai took it blankly.

When they came to the yard, the stars were very bright and cool.

Unbolting the door, Mu Zhen whispered: "Don't let anyone see us, we have no name and no status, and we can't let people gossip."

She said the four words "no name and no status" very seriously, and the meaning was self-evident.

But she didn't hear Lin Bai's response, and finally sighed like a complaining woman.

After returning home, Lin Bai was dazed for a while. Under the candlelight, he opened the oil paper package. The roast chicken was very fat, obviously specially selected by Mu Zhen.

After eating the fat chicken, he took a cold shower in the yard. He dried his body and changed into the clothes tailored by Mu Zhen. It fit him very well, as if he had measured her.

But the more it fit, the more Lin Bai was entangled.

If she was a promiscuous woman, then she would sleep with her. She would not feel guilty at all, and would only feel happy.

But Mu Zhen was obviously going to get married, and wanted to have children and live.

I yearn for the vast world outside, and I will definitely not live here for a long time. Once Doctor Bai leaves, I will raise Xiuxiu until she is 18 years old. When she gets married again, I will go far away...

But Mu Zhen is skilled in sewing and excellent in cooking. She wants to be a good wife at home. Can she go with me?

Lin Bai was very entangled. After thinking for a long time, he thought that he should ask her about her attitude.

After a night of meditation, Wuji Gong broke through the third level.

When he came to the yard, Lin Bai pushed out his palm and released his strength.

The palm wind was strong and powerful, but it could not reach far. When it was ten feet away, it could only make the leaves of the jujube tree rustle.

Washed up and went out.

Lin Bai did not wear the new clothes given by Mu Zhen.

There were the most patients in summer, and Baicaotang was busy day and night. Ten days passed in a blink of an eye.

Lin Bai came back early on purpose that day, thinking of making things clear with Mu Zhen.

It was not dark yet, and the bun shop was not closed.

Lin Bai walked in and Mu Zhen was kneading dough, which should be prepared for tomorrow.

When she saw Lin Bai coming, she smiled again.

"Why didn't you wear the clothes I gave you?" Mu Zhen asked curiously while kneading the dough.

"I can't bear to wear it." Lin Bai told the truth.

"Aren't clothes meant for people to wear? Why would you be reluctant to give them up?"

Mu Zhen rubbed the hair on his forehead with the back of his hand and asked, "Why didn't you come to see me these days?"

"The pharmacy is very busy." Lin Bai still told the truth, "I have something to tell you today when I have time."

Mu Zhen nodded and said, "Then you sit down for a while, drink some tea, and talk to you after I'm done."

Lin Bai naturally agreed, and it didn't matter if he waited for a while.

After a quarter of an hour, Mu Zhen kneaded the dough and washed his hands. Just as he sat down, Lin Bai heard someone coming this way.

Looking outside, he saw five people coming.

The leader was a man in his forties, dressed gorgeously, holding two smooth stone eggs in his left hand.

The other four followers wore simple short coats, with their chests open, and a green dragon tattooed on each arm. At first glance, they were not easy to deal with.

Lin Bai knew Niu Er from the group. As for the leader, he should be the leader of the Qinglong Gang. On that rainy night, Lin Bai had seen him from afar.