Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 135 Accepting a Disciple

"Qingyue," Chai Hu's voice rang out as soon as Gu Qingyue sat down and drank a cup of tea.

Gu Qingyue looked up and almost spat out her tea; she was completely overwhelmed by those burning eyes.

She quickly swallowed the tea. "Chaihu, what's wrong?"

"Um... well, I wanted to ask if you take on apprentices?" Chai Hu looked at Gu Qingyue with eyes more passionate than the most ardent lovers, and she was afraid that this young doctor might do something irreversible in the next moment.

For example, you might be unable to resist lunging at someone only to be kicked away by yourself.

Gu Qingyue shook her head to clear her mind. "Why do you ask that? Don't you have a master?"

Upon hearing this, Chai Hu lowered his head shyly. "My master often says that there is no end to learning medicine. I greatly admire Qingyue's medical skills. I know that my own medical skills are still very shallow, so..."

Gu Qingyue understood that she had won over a little fanboy with just one set of Phoenix Cry Golden Needle Techniques. However, this was exactly what she wanted, so she might as well take him with her! Hehe!

"You want to learn medicine from me?" Gu Qingyue straightened up and asked seriously.

Seeing Gu Qingyue's serious face, Chai Hu also became solemn. He straightened up and nodded firmly, "I want to learn, and I hope Master will accept me."

Gu Qingyue stroked her chin. "Actually, your medical skills are already quite good. If you want to learn from me, I estimate I may not have much time to teach you."

Seeing Chai Hu's slumped shoulders, Gu Qingyue added, "However, I have an old apprentice. I have learned most of my skills from him. He is obsessed with medicine and spends all his time studying various medical books and medicines. You will learn more from him."

Although Gu Qingyue could satisfy her vanity by taking on another apprentice, she really didn't have time to teach him. She was afraid of delaying Chai Hu's progress, and her conscience wouldn't allow it.

So, she then reassured Chaihu, "Don't worry, if you have any questions about your medical skills, you and Dr. Zhang can discuss them with me anytime I have time, and we can improve together."

Chai Hu hadn't held out much hope, but upon hearing Gu Qingyue's words, he immediately perked up as if he'd been injected with adrenaline.

"Okay, thank you, Master. In my heart, you will always be my master!" He didn't feel resentful or aggrieved at all because he was older than Gu Qingyue; on the contrary, he was very excited.

Gu Qingyue looked at him quietly for a moment. Seeing the boy's stubborn yet determined expression, she knew that Chai Hu was very serious, so she was relieved. Packing up the young doctor and all the medicinal herbs was a sure thing!

Lying in bed that night, Gu Qingyue tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

She listened outside and saw that Chaihu was fast asleep. She sat up, put on her coat, and carefully thought about the symptoms of those people, trying to guess the cause of their symptoms.

She didn't want to delve into their secrets, but her passion for medicine made her want to find out and solve the problem perfectly.

Although Uncle Song's condition has improved significantly, he is still a long way from being cured.

This was the first time she had faced this kind of illness since she came into this world, and she wanted to give it a try.

At midnight, the bright moon hung high outside the window, and insects chirped.

Gu Qingyue got up, gently pushed open the door, and stood in the courtyard. By the moonlight, she looked around at the picturesque village.

In the tranquil night, looking up, one sees a vast starry sky, as if sprinkled with colorful gems; looking down, this small village seems to be embedded in the vibrant colors of nature, like a traditional Chinese ink painting, no, like an oil painting, clear yet hazy, real yet mysterious.

Gu Qingyue thought that if one day she had enough power, perhaps she would also find such a place, build a courtyard, be accompanied by beautiful scenery during the day, and be with the moonlight and stars at night, and live a life in this paradise.

"Ah--------", A series of roars broke the tranquility of the night in the quiet of the mountains.

Gu Qingyue listened carefully. It was very far away, probably deep in a mountain in the village. The place she was in now was probably the courtyard furthest from that mountain.

Gu Qingyue hesitated for only a moment, then glanced at Chai Hu's room; he should still be fast asleep.

Gu Qingyue nimbly stepped over the fence and walked deeper into the village.

As soon as she entered the village, Gu Qingyue immediately released her spiritual power.

This inspection proved crucial; she was certain that someone in every household in the village was awake and active.

Gu Qingyue suddenly remembered the location of Chai Hu's house. No wonder the village chief chose such a place for them, master and apprentice. It must be to stay away from the secret in the mountains.

Gu Qingyue hid in the shadows of the trees, hesitating whether or not to go over and take a look. She didn't want to recklessly stumble upon some earth-shattering secret.

A moment later, people from each household quietly opened their doors and came out. They exchanged knowing glances, said nothing, and hurriedly walked into the depths of the village.

Gu Qingyue thought for a moment, then followed him.

Fifteen minutes later, the villagers who had already gathered followed Song Ershan, or rather, Uncle Song on Song Ershan's back, and headed towards the mountains at the other end of the village.

Gu Qingyue was right; there was indeed something strange about that mountain. A quarter of an hour later, Gu Qingyue stopped behind a dense tree deep in the mountains.

She didn't need to go there or get close to know everything that happened in the cave.

The cave about 70 or 80 meters away from her was now full of people.

Led by Uncle Song, the villagers stood behind him, while Uncle Song and his two companions, whom she had just treated that day, stood in front of the white-haired old man at the deepest part of the cave.

The old man's hands were pinned to the stone wall. His face was flushed, his breathing was rapid, and he was trying his best to suppress his screams. Therefore, his expression was extremely painful and ferocious.

"Everyone... go back. Ah Ming, I know... I know you are all filial, but... let's leave it at that. Don't... worry about me. This is... the best ending, isn't it?"

The old man's expression was pained and even distorted. Gu Qingyue could tell that he was at the very end of his life. His white hair was disheveled and draped over his shoulders, and his eyes were deep and unfathomable, gradually turning crimson as he struggled to suppress the pain in his chest.

"Master!"

"Master!"

"Master!"

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Uncle Song and the people behind him shouted urgently, and some of them were even sobbing softly.

"Go, do what you're supposed to do, be free and don't... suffer for my sake!"

"Master! What will we do without you? We're trying to find a solution. We're searching for a miracle doctor. Master, please let your disciple try again!"

Uncle Song burst into tears.

"No need, don't... do any more useless work, just live well, remember, we are all... people of the Great Chu, just live with a clear conscience..."

After the old man finished speaking, he spat out a mouthful of blood and was on the verge of death.

"Let me take a look."

A clear, youthful voice rang out behind them.

"Dr. Gu!" Uncle Song called out.

The crowd was horrified. They had been so engrossed in their grief that they hadn't even realized someone was behind them. In a fit of rage, they immediately flew towards Gu Qingyue and attacked her.