Chapter 2269

Zhu Yanyi paused for a moment before continuing, "I hadn't considered this before. But since Aohan and I must return to Sicheng Town after the return gift ceremony in the capital, why not conduct mobile treatments along the way? It would bring hope to many patients. Most importantly…"

She sighed. "The 'Holy Hand's' actions violate the bottom line of medical ethics. she uses dark arts, transferring a patient's illness to an innocent person a hundred miles away. The patient in front of her recovers, but what about those innocent victims? It is a disaster for them. While I was away, she became too active. I decided to suppress her, forcing her to provoke me."

"I heard about the Holy Hand too. I didn't know she used dark arts," Gu Jingtian said. She never doubted Zhu Yanyi.

She had learned from Yu Qingyun that graduates of the Sage Academy were all highly skilled healers. Even Yu Qingyun, who had studied there for only a few months, surpassed her fellow disciples. Therefore, Gu Jingtian trusted Zhu Yanyi completely.

"That Holy Hand is actually Wang Shulang, who failed the primary TCM qualification exam," Zhu Yanyi revealed without hiding anything. "I don't know where she learned this dark art. If she truly treated patients, it would be fine. But transferring illness is a forbidden technique. Among the cases I know, a one-month-old baby was declared blind because the day of her blindness coincided with Wang Shulang transferring the pathogen from a blind man. Fortunately, this Holy Hand cannot act freely. Each use drains her energy, requiring half a month of recovery. Thus, large-scale transfers haven't occurred yet. However, several of her patients were evil men with blood on their hands."

Gu Jingtian’s expression darkened. As a healer, he hated such things. "Go ahead. I support you."

"Thank you, Senior Brother. I’ll need your support for medicines and supplies later," Zhu Yanyi said. Other hospitals lacked certain rare herbs.

"Alright. I’ll have Old Five contact you for the materials," Gu Jingtian said seriously.

Zhu Yanyi nodded, satisfied. "It’s settled then."

Gu Jingtian hummed. "How long do you plan to spend treating this patient?"

"I’ve examined her. It’s late-stage stomach cancer. I will first restore vitality to her stomach, then treat her with internal medicine and acupuncture. No surgery is needed. Conservative treatment should take about twenty-one days," Zhu Yanyi stated directly.

Gu Jingtian smiled lightly. "Fine. Tell Miao Kai if you need anything. He is studying hard to become your student, even self-studying for a medical degree."

Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly. "In that case, let her learn from me while I am here."

"Agreed." Gu Jingtian handed over two files. "These are two interns who want to learn from you."

Zhu Yanyi glanced at the files—one male, one female. The gender balance was good. She nodded. "Let them report tomorrow morning."

"Good." Gu Jingtian knew Zhu Yanyi would not refuse once she agreed. Her decisive manner made her admit that she was no longer the girl who needed protection years ago. She was stronger now.

After leaving Gu Jingtian, Zhu Yanyi went to visit Principal Liu.

Principal Liu’s family, having learned much about Zhu Yanyi from Miao Kai, felt a sense of awe. Even Gao Xia, accompanying them, felt the same. They subconsciously realized that Zhu Yanyi belonged to a different world.

Zhu Yanyi smiled gently and took Principal Liu’s pulse. "I will prescribe a conditioning formula this afternoon. The nurse will administer nutritional injections. Real treatment begins tomorrow."

"No surgery?" Liu Aijia asked.

"Just a minor stomach cancer. No surgery needed. Internal decoctions and acupuncture will suffice. The treatment is short: three courses, seven days each. You can be discharged in twenty-one days. However, you must avoid certain foods for a period after discharge. I will tell you then," Zhu Yanyi said, fulfilling her duty as a doctor.

"Do we need to take medicine today?" Principal Liu’s wife asked.

Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly. "No. Also, stop taking the medicine the previous hospital prescribed. Today is a buffer period to let the residual drug effects dissipate from Principal Liu’s body. You can rest well today. Principal Liu’s wife and daughter can rest too. There are two beds here; one is empty. You can use it as a family bed. I’ll have Miao Kai bring a folding bed for tonight."

"Thank you for your trouble," Principal Liu said.

Zhu Yanyi shook her head with a smile. "There is nothing else to worry about. Rest assured. Here, even Venerable Yanluo cannot easily take your lives."

Yan Aohan smiled helplessly beside her. Indeed, if his wife wanted to save someone, she could not casually take their life. Whatever she said was law.

Zhu Yanyi smiled and bid them farewell. She asked Gao Xia if she wanted to leave together. Gao Xia shook her head quickly, saying she would leave later. She still felt shocked by Zhu Yanyi’s identity.

Zhu Yanyi seemed to remember something. "An Xiaoxiao will arrive in the capital in five days. If you are not in a hurry to return, you can meet her."

"You found Xiaoxiao?" Gao Xia asked urgently.

Zhu Yanyi nodded. "I cannot say much specifically. But An Xiaoxiao’s condition is not good. You will know when she arrives."

"Fine. I’ll call the company and stay until Xiaoxiao returns," Gao Xia said directly.

Zhu Yanyi nodded and left with Yan Aohan.

"Why didn’t you arrange for her to stay at our house? We have plenty of rooms," Yan Aohan asked. He always supported Zhu Yanyi and loved her friends by extension.

"No need. Gao Xia doesn’t feel our difference yet because she is in the capital. Once she returns, she will likely realize how different we are."