Yan Aohan examined the moss and joined in the digging. The moss was scarce and scattered. Zhu Yanyi and her companions filled one basket, but it took nearly three hours.
Fortunately, they had brought food. They did not plan to return for lunch. They ate some dry rations, drank a few sips of Spirit Spring water, and continued digging.
"To be honest, you take out your Spirit Spring water so casually. If people knew it belonged to you, strange things might happen. Many believe your water comes from Guanyin’s pure vase through prayer."
"Guanyin Bodhisattva truly exists," Zhu Yanyi said without denial. "She originally pointed out that I am the Medical Buddha Girl. Unfortunately, I have focused on medical skills, not using Buddhism to purify the world."
Yan Aohan smiled lightly. "It is good that you have this heart. Buddhist studies might be useful someday."
Zhu Yanyi smiled gently. "I do study it. Although many do not believe in gods and Buddhas, they still exist. I believe in them. This has nothing to do with being a Buddha Girl. It is simply my faith. So, I usually study some Buddhist teachings. It might be useful someday. Besides, I promised Guanyin that I will heal the world and spread Buddhism."
"Mhm." Yan Aohan rubbed Zhu Yanyi’s head. She did not object. "Alright, let’s search a bit more. When this basket is full, we will go back."
Zhu Yanyi looked at the basket and sighed. "This basket of moss can make medicine for at most two days. To cure them completely, each person must take medicine for seven days."
"It is fine. Tomorrow, I will bring people to continue digging. You can make medicine at the camp. What do you think?" Yan Aohan asked Zhu Yanyi.
Zhu Yanyi nodded, indifferent. "There is no other choice. Fortunately, there are many staff members at the rest stop." The Medical Association staff came here to help. Asking them to dig was feasible, as it required no special skills.
Zhu Yanyi and Yan Aohan stopped digging after filling the basket. They washed their hands nearby, rested briefly, and then decided to return to the rest stop.
Back at the rest stop, Zhu Yanyi first visited Elder Chun. Elder Chun’s complexion had improved, but she remained in a half-dreaming state and still needed care.
After checking on Elder Chun, she visited the five bodyguards. They were out of danger. Two had already woken up. When Zhu Yanyi arrived, one of the awake bodyguards looked at her and said, "You are Medicine Elder’s disciple, the Little Divine Doctor, right?"
Zhu Yanyi nodded and checked her pulse. "You are recovering well. However, internal injuries still need conditioning. We have arranged a plane. You can all return to China the day after tomorrow. Do not worry. Great misfortune brings great fortune."
The bodyguard smiled with difficulty. "Medicine Elder asked me to tell you: 'Flower is not flower, mist is not mist. Rats do not dig holes, monks leave the lotus platform.'"
Zhu Yanyi was slightly stunned. She looked at the bodyguard. "You say Medicine Grandpa asked you to pass this to me? What does this mean?"
"The seven of us and Elder Chun protected Medicine Elder while he gathered herbs. Medicine Elder seemed to foresee problems. He told us that if we survived, we must tell you this sentence," the bodyguard said.