Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor
Chapter 614: The Essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chapter 614: Chapter 614: The Essence of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Xiong Yingxiong, after a brief moment of shock, was overwhelmed with immense joy and excitement.

He hadn’t chosen the wrong master. From the display of skill he had just witnessed, he could tell how powerful his master truly was. This was a genuine master of martial arts. Compared to him, the instructors at his martial arts school were nothing but trash!

"Sorry about the cup"

Fang Bai pinched the cup he had flattened with his palm and, with a look of regret, apologized to the round-faced girl who had offered the cup.

"No... no problem..."

The round-faced girl shook her head with a pale face, staring at the cup, now flat as a pancake. She suddenly felt a mix of respect and fear towards this handsome and young professor.

The rest of the students felt similarly to the round-faced girl. Even the few who were usually the most unruly and disobedient clamped their mouths shut and didn’t make another sound, as tame as elementary school students.

They dared not speak or show anything but docility because they couldn’t gauge the temperament of this new professor. Should they speak out of turn and irritate him, one swipe of his hand...

Thinking of the cup turned into a discus, and then touching their own heads and bodies, the thought alone made the boys shudder with fear.

They were made of flesh and blood and were nowhere near as tough as that cup. If Fang Bai’s hand were to come down on them, the lighter consequence would be spending the rest of their lives unable to take care of themselves; the graver consequence would be a swift journey to the western paradise.

Though the school strictly forbade faculty to physically punish or scorn students, Professor Fang was too young, and youth often means impulsiveness. If anyone dared not pay attention during his lecture and angered him, who knew whether he would slap them on a whim?

The amphitheater was quiet, nearly two hundred students’ expressions changed, and their gazes towards Fang Bai were now filled with awe.

Fang Bai, watching the students’ reactions below the podium, felt very satisfied.

The slap he had delivered was not just a demonstration of his skill but also a show of authority.

The students present were all young. It was normal for them to be wild and unyielding. Teaching as a professor nearly their age, he needed to establish some authority to be respected; otherwise, it would be challenging to carry out his teaching duties in the future.

Clearly, the slap had made a significant impact on them.

"Having discussed martial arts, now let’s talk about medical skills..."

With an innocuous smile and an air of gentility as if he hadn’t just flattened a cup with his hand, Fang Bai continued, "You all know that Western medicine is prevalent and Traditional Chinese Medicine is waning. Consequently, more are studying Western medicine, and fewer are diligently researching Chinese medicine.

The reasons for this are nothing more than the short duration and notable effectiveness of Western medical treatments, whereas Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) presents the opposite scenario... Over time, people have come to believe that TCM is inferior to Western medicine, leading young people to prefer interacting with and learning Western medicine, and patients to seek Western medical treatment when they fall ill...

There are many reasons for this phenomenon, including historical and human factors. However, regardless of the reasons, the fact that Western medicine is predominant and TCM is languishing is undeniable. Many students who are fond of TCM may ask: Is TCM truly inferior to Western medicine? I want to tell you: it’s not!"

Fang Bai’s voice suddenly rose, ringing loud and clear as he said, "Huaxia’s medical techniques are broad and profound. Throughout history, many famous and Divine Doctors, such as Hua Tuo, Bian Que, Sun Simiao, Li Shizhen, and others, have emerged. They have written books and passed down their legacies, providing healthcare to benefit all people and deserve our profound respect as TCM predecessors and elders. Their medical skills and contributions to Huaxia’s medical community are recognized worldwide!

In recent times, however, with people becoming restless and morals declining, many practitioners have learned only superficial aspects of TCM and then pursued fame and profit, self-proclaiming as famous and Divine Doctors, unwilling to dedicate themselves deeply to the study of TCM. This is why there are few genuine famous and Divine Doctors in modern times!"

Fang Bai’s gaze swept over the young faces below the podium, as if he were trying to memorize each and every one of them, and then he continued, "I know that some of you, when you first applied to this university and this major, had grand aspirations, wanting to master TCM and carry it forward.

Regrettably, those old professors in the TCM fields are skilled in medicine but do not know how to teach by example, resulting in you finding your studies increasingly tedious and gradually losing interest in TCM, which has eroded your ambition and high hopes..."

Fang Bai’s words resonated with the students below the podium. It wasn’t that they didn’t want to learn, but the professors’ lectures were indeed so dull that they failed to spark their interest, causing them to lose the enthusiasm they had when they first entered campus. Many students were just biding their time until graduation.

Some students couldn’t help but think that Professor Fang really wasn’t one to hold his tongue. Weren’t they afraid that his comments about those old TCM professors not understanding teaching would get out and offend them?

Each of those professors was highly regarded in the medical community, had taught many Disciples, and had extensive connections. Offending them meant making enemies of half the Huaxia medical community, making it difficult to get along in the entire medical field thereafter.

Only Qin Yaorao knew that even if Fang Bai offended all the professors at Yanjing Medical University or even everyone in the entire Huaxia medical community, he wouldn’t feel the slightest bit burdened.

"What I’m prepared to teach you is not much different from what those old professors offer. However, my teaching methods are somewhat different from theirs!"

Fang Bai went on to say, "In doing anything, the first thing you need is interest. Without interest, there is no motivation, and without motivation, it is difficult to do well. The same applies to studying medicine. To teach you TCM, I must first cultivate your interest in it...

As we all know, the purpose of medical skills is to cure diseases. However, TCM, in addition to curing diseases, has many unexpected and miraculous aspects... such as strengthening the body, extending life, slimming and beautifying, and so on and so forth..."

Of course, nowadays, many practitioners of TCM also misuse the banner of TCM, claiming it strengthens the body, extends life, and enhances beauty, to swindle and deceive, which is deeply detestable. These individuals have tarnished the reputation of TCM, leading more people to misunderstand it and regard TCM as fraudulent!

What I want to say is that TCM does indeed have such effects and they work very well, which is an advantage that Western medicine cannot match. Of course, the prerequisite is to study TCM well and to grasp its essence! Some of you might ask, what is the essence of TCM? I tell you, if your medical skills can truly achieve ’Miraculous Rejuvenation,’ then you have mastered the essence of TCM!

’Miraculous Rejuvenation’ is the highest praise for a medical practitioner, and achieving it is indeed difficult, but as long as you study earnestly with me, without skipping classes or being lazy, every one of you has the potential to achieve it! I can responsibly tell you: as long as TCM is well learned, there is no disease that can’t be cured!

As the saying goes, ’Action speaks louder than words; seeing is believing.’ No matter how much I say, it’s not as good as showing you. Now, I’m going to give you a glimpse into the marvels of TCM... I need two students to come up to the podium to assist me, anyone willing, please raise your hand!"

As soon as Fang Bai finished speaking, many students raised their hands, and eventually, Fang Bai selected one male and one female student to come up to the stage.