16 Herbal master 4 (2/2)
Xia Lian decided that she should learn from grandpa Wu. So after pondering for a while and encouraging herself to ask the good old man Xia Lian went outside looking for grandpa Wu. She foundhim sitting on a small bench and decided to take the place right next to him. The elderly just smiled expectantly ” Girl, do you need something?”
Xia Lian didn't beat around the bush and clearly explained her objective ” Grandpa Wu I saw your medical books in the corner of the room. I can understand that you are a person of great knowledge so I want to learn from you. Can you accept me as a disciple?”
Grandpa Wu was shocked at her request and his body froze. Xia Lian didn't understand why he remained silent, so she continued ” Grandpa Wu, I know a little about medicine from my master. He taught me many things before passing away. When I read your books I figuredthat you did an extensive research on herbs and pill refining.” The little girl paused for a moment. After taking a deep breath she continued.
” So, I really want to learn from you.” Xia Lian looked at the old man nervously.
Grandpa Wu looked at the girl's nervous expression and chuckled ” Girl, you said that you know about medicine. Let me ask you a few questions. I will not accept stupid disciples.”
” No problem grandpa Wu.. ask me anything.” Xia Lian was secretly relieved. She thought that this old man would reject her from the start.
” Fine then.. ” Wu Gong wrote something on a paper and gave it to her.
” Girl, I gave you a list of symptoms. Identify the disease and write down your observations and methods of cure.” Wu Gong instructed her.
Xia Lian took a look at the paper and smiled while simultaneously taking the brush and writing down on the paper. She looked at each list for about a minute before determining the disease and it's cure.
Wu Gong was surprised after seeing her writing down without thinking properly. He squinted his eyes and took a look at her paper..
One look and he had no words to describe the shock in his heart at that moment..