I Became a Medical Genius in the 80s
Chapter 49: New Member

Chapter 49: Chapter 49: New Member

Black Goji, also known as black fruit Goji, has larger berries that resemble small grapes, while the smaller ones look like beans, containing seeds. They can be used to brew water or tea.

Black Goji is extremely precious and is truly a rare medicinal material. It can nourish the kidneys, invigorate the essence, protect the liver, improve vision, strengthen the body, and enhance sleep quality, among other effects.

Furthermore, Black Goji has the effect of delaying aging. Beisitian had seen a wealthy man in her previous life who continuously consumed this medicinal material, called ’soft gold,’ and at seventy, he still looked like someone in his forties.

Although not entirely because of Black Goji, it definitely deserves top credit!

Beisitian had also searched for this precious medicinal material with her master. The two of them ventured into the desert for it and nearly couldn’t get out, eventually moving on to the vast grassland, where they discovered some vegetation.

Beisitian carefully took a string of Black Goji from the mouth of the wolfdog, checking closely; it was indeed Black Goji, not a mistake.

Besides being found in the desert and grassland, Black Goji can also be found along some river and lake banks, though such places are generally difficult to locate. Unexpectedly, they had found it in the mountains here.

Thinking of the mountain stream seen a couple of days ago, there must be a lake or similar place there.

"May I ask, sir, where was this Black Goji found?" Beisitian suppressed her delight and softly inquired.

Zhou Tian glanced at the Black Goji and said, "By the pond."

"Could you please take me to see it?" Beisitian eagerly asked.

Zhou Tian glanced at the wolfdog and then said, "I haven’t been there."

His speech was still somewhat stammering; having not spoken much for a long time had slightly hindered his linguistic function, though he had entered the mountains only as an adult, and with a suitable environment, he could significantly recover in a few days.

Beisitian understood what he meant. He hadn’t been there; only the wolfdog knew the way. Thus, she looked towards the wolfdog.

The wolfdog, tongue lolling and ears perked, gazed at Beisitian, spun around, and wagged its tail.

"Can you take me there?" Beisitian asked again.

"Woof~" The wolfdog murmured softly, with a look of understanding.

Beisitian took it as a yes, lifting her eyes to Zhou Tian. Ultimately, she still needed his approval as the owner.

Zhou Tian naturally had no objection. The black berries were good things, but they couldn’t be eaten as food. They were so small they would barely fill a gap between the teeth, so he wasn’t interested.

When he saw Beisitian holding the puppy again, he shook his head quickly, opened his mouth again, as if thinking of something to say, and then said, "Take it. It can guard the house."

Beisitian was stunned, staring at Zhou Tian in confusion. Hadn’t he valued this puppy a lot before? Why was he giving it to her just like that?

Zhou Tian added, "It’s too weak to survive."

He meant that the puppy was too weak compared to the previous two, and being a rough man, he couldn’t raise it. He could only give it to Beisitian, hoping to leave a path for it to live.

Beisitian hesitated, considering whether to keep the dog at home. It would depend on Mrs. Qin and Luo Anguo’s opinions.

Zhou Tian saw her hesitancy, fearing she might not agree, and said, "When it grows into a big dog, it can guard the house and won’t be fierce!"

Then he pointed to those wolfdogs and continued, "We all appreciate you. If you ever need us, just say so!"

He knew the villagers were afraid of his wolfdogs, and he worried that Beisitian might refuse because of this. He definitely couldn’t keep the puppy alive if he took it back, but if Beisitian had saved it, she could certainly raise it!

"If someone bullies you, these dogs will help you," Zhou Tian emphasized, trying his best to convey his meaning.

Beisitian laughed. He meant that if anyone bullied her, these big wolfdogs would indeed help, which was nice.

If she didn’t have to consider Mrs. Qin and Luo Anguo, she would have kept the puppy. She also liked small animals. Seeing Zhou Tian’s insistence on her having the puppy, she decided to ask at home. If she could keep it, great. If not, she would do her utmost to help the puppy stay alive.

This branch of Black Goji had over twenty berries. Beisitian was delighted. If more Black Goji could be found, besides being used for nourishing the body, they could also serve as initial treatment for Mrs. Qin’s eye condition.

Using Black Goji as a base, she could utilize the Xuan Talisman to maximize the effects of Black Goji in protecting the liver and improving vision. Though it couldn’t restore Mrs. Qin’s vision immediately, it was undoubtedly a significant step forward.

Beisitian hadn’t prepared today, so she agreed with Zhou Tian to enter the mountain another day, taking the puppy back with her.

Five-hundred-year-old Polygonum multiflorum, precious Black Goji; this mountain truly was a treasure trove.

After returning home, Beisitian immediately cut down over twenty Black Goji berries, set up a ladder, and spread them out on the roof. Since it wasn’t a tiled roof, it was flat and suitable for drying things.

After doing these tasks, Beisitian brought the puppy into the east room, "Dad, can I keep this dog?"

Luo Anguo glanced at the dog and said, "Keep it if you want."

Mrs. Qin had no objection either. It was just a dog; they used to keep dogs for guarding too. But when there was barely enough food for themselves, who could care for the dogs?

Now, they were eager for white steamed buns, so if Beisitian wanted to keep a dog, they couldn’t refuse.

Beisitian smiled, guessing they wouldn’t refuse. It was common to raise dogs in the countryside, which would also help alert them when someone came by.

Thus, Luo Er’s family welcomed a new member.

More than a week later, the puppy could open its eyes and wag its tail, crawling around, and Luo Anping often played with it.

The over twenty Black Goji berries had been dried. Black Goji shouldn’t be dried under direct sunlight as it affects taste and efficacy.

Initially, it was dried in dim light as much as possible. Beisitian usually dried them in the morning and evening. After two or three days, they were dried from morning till evening. This season’s sunlight was intense, so it took less than a week to dry them thoroughly.

Beisitian soaked seven or eight berries in a large jar, and when the water turned blue, she distributed some to everyone.

The Black Goji growing in the mountains wasn’t as good as those from extremely arid and cold regions. In her previous life, Beisitian had naturally soaked Black Goji before; the same number of Black Goji could be soaked seven or eight times, while those grown in the mountains lost color after four or five times.

Black Goji is incredibly nutritious with excellent nourishing effects, so Beisitian would add Polygonum multiflorum and Black Goji when making soup.

The value of this pot of soup was extraordinary. Apart from the cost, you could see the rosy cheeks on Luo Anping now.

And it’s only been a week!

Over the past three to four months, under the nourishment of Beisitian’s various medicinal dishes, not only her own complexion had improved, but Mrs. Qin and Luo Anguo’s as well. Though their skin was still very dark, there was a visible rosiness.

As for Beisitian herself, there’s even more noticeable improvement, with her gaining seven or eight pounds, and some flesh visible on her face.

However, she had been skinny originally, so gaining seven or eight pounds still wasn’t very apparent. The big coat still seemed loose on her, but her complexion was different, her eyes bright and spirited.