Zombie Bodyguard
Chapter 923 - 920: The Meet-and-Greet

Chapter 923: Chapter 920: The Meet-and-Greet

The first part of the "Shennong Emperor’s Medical Scripture" records medicinal herbs, even detailing their properties and uses. After finishing the first part in his mind, Lin Tian gained a deeper understanding of various medicinal herbs.

Then, Lin Tian did not pause and continued to read the second part. The second part of the "Shennong Emperor’s Medical Scripture" records various recipes. However, in ancient times, the term "recipe" did not exist, so the book used the words "elixir recipe."

This part is even more complex than the first. Each elixir recipe contains as few as two or three types of herbs, and as many as dozens, even hundreds of herbs in a recipe.

However, the introduction to the elixir recipes is too simple, merely recording how to refine the elixir and its effects. Yet the underlying principles are not detailed, which is the most important aspect.

An elixir recipe can only be mastered by understanding the mutual compatibility and incompatibility of the herbs, knowing the changes in the properties of the herbs during each process, thus enabling precise control to refine the best elixir.

Mere adherence to the methods from the book, understanding the "what" but not the "why," could either result in failure to create the medicine, achieve suboptimal effects, or even produce adverse effects, harming rather than healing people.

I finally understand why the author of the "Shennong Emperor’s Medical Scripture" put the "Herbs Section" first. Only by thoroughly familiarizing oneself with all the herbs, including their properties and uses, as well as their property changes in different situations—an almost endless variation—can one truly comprehend it all. Lin Tian thought, feeling a bit helpless.

Finishing reading is one thing; understanding, assimilating, and integrating them requires more effort and meditation.

After reviewing the second part, the "Elixirs Section," once more, Lin Tian even felt somewhat dizzy. This was related not to physical strain but to the excessive exhaustion of spiritual power.

It is imaginable how vast the information contained in the "Shennong Emperor’s Medical Scripture" is, thousands of times more complex than high school subjects like "Chinese Literature" and "English."

Lin Tian briefly reviewed the final part, which records the creation of various tools, including the construction of pill furnaces and fuels.

However, he did not delve further into detailed studies and ended this session. When Lin Tian opened his eyes and checked the time, he found that three hours had passed—fast indeed when eyes close and open.

Having listened to stories all day, Lin Tian was also tired and went to sleep.

The next morning, it was An Xiaoru who came to knock on Lin Tian’s door. The young lady held a blanket in her hands, her face reddened with a bit of embarrassment when she saw Lin Tian.

When An Xiaoru got up, she discovered the blanket covering her and also noticed the open bodice in front of her chest. With her clothes slightly revealing, even she felt her face heat up and heart race, anxious whether Lin Tian had seen anything last night.

"Mr. Lin, thank you for the blanket." An Xiaoru said with a blush, returning the blanket to Lin Tian.

"You’re welcome. If I come back late in the future, you don’t need to wait for me. Just go back to your room to sleep. It gets quite chilly in the mountains at night, so be careful not to catch a cold." Lin Tian said casually.

Seeing Lin Tian didn’t mention the open bodice issue, An Xiaoru breathed a sigh of relief and, with some regret, said, "It’s my negligence for not doing my job properly. How could I fall asleep before Mr. Lin?"

Knowing she is a dutiful girl, Lin Tian could only say, "If you want to wait for me in the living room in the future, bring a blanket. That’s my request. I trust Miss Xiao Ru would satisfy this small request of mine, being a guest."

An Xiaoru gratefully glanced at Lin Tian and nodded compliantly.

"By the way, did anyone come looking for me this morning?" Lin Tian asked, recalling there was a meeting with a renowned doctor today.

These renowned doctors are quite picky. If the Yun family doesn’t formally receive them, they might become emotional. As one’s fame grows, so does their temper.

"Housekeeper Wei came earlier, but seeing you weren’t awake, he didn’t disturb you. He asked me to tell you there’s a meeting at half-past nine in the main hall of the Yun Family," An Xiaoru replied truthfully.

"Half-past nine? What time is it now?" Lin Tian asked.

"Eight-twenty," An Xiaoru replied.

"Well, then no rush, let’s have breakfast first," Lin Tian nonchalantly said. Only he seemed unconcerned about the meeting, while other "renowned doctors" eagerly anticipated making their mark at the meeting.

Lin Tian leisurely finished the breakfast personally made by An Xiaoru before leaving unhurriedly, and An Xiaoru followed behind.

Exiting the Yunxiang Inn, Lin Tian awkwardly realized he didn’t know where the Yun Family’s main hall was, aside from the Liushang Pavilion, Yuntian Residence, and the Sea Eye Forbidden Land; he hadn’t visited anywhere else.

"Uh, Miss Xiao Ru, where is the main hall?" Fortunately, Lin Tian wasn’t shy and directly asked An Xiaoru.

An Xiaoru’s mouth slightly twitched, wanting to laugh but holding it in. The young lady politely said, "Mr. Lin, this way please."

Led by An Xiaoru, after many turns, Lin Tian finally arrived at the so-called main hall. This main hall was entirely an ancient architecture, resembling the reception halls in the Prince Mansion.

With red walls, blue tiles, wooden pillars, and wooden windows, the beautifully carved patterns on the lattice windows indicated what a prestigious family this was. The reception place was a separate hall, thoroughly following ancient rites.

Above the main hall’s lintel hung a plaque inscribed with the words "Yunhe," presumably the hall’s name, with a couplet on either side of the door frame:

The sun shines on snow, filling the golden goblet with wine, while the moon shines upon the water’s edge, inviting guests from the Blue Mountain.

At this moment, many people were already inside the main hall, laughing and chatting amiably. Yet, Lin Tian knew that while they seemed courteous, everyone had their own thoughts.

As Lin Tian and An Xiaoru entered the hall, many looked toward Lin Tian, surprised by his extraordinary appearance. However, seeing him wearing the simple guest attire, their eyes showed disdain.

Among those present, none would wear such clothing; they deemed it beneath them. To them, wearing the simple guest attire marked someone likely just a minor figure coming out of admiration, not well-received by the Yun Family. That led to their belittling Lin Tian.

In an instant, people’s perceptions changed drastically, highlighting the unpredictability of human nature. Lin Tian saw all these changes in their expressions.

Not being a vain person, Lin Tian knew that fancy clothes were mere facades. What truly supported a person’s reputation was their genuine skills.

Therefore, Lin Tian walked in uprightly, with a faint smile on his face.

The seats within the hall were arranged according to ancient rites, with the host’s position at the center and guests seated on both sides. The closer one’s seat was to the host, the greater their fame and status.