From Evil Sect Leader to Doctor-Chapter 424 - 397: Dragonfly Stretching Pill

In front of Mei Ru Xue, Xu Chunliang didn’t reveal his plans. Although Mei Ru Xue was lenient, she was still a woman, and she probably wouldn’t want him to be too close with Mo Han.

Elder Huang Wanglin, being a senior, reminded him again that the people in the antique business were of mixed quality, including criminals, and one must be careful when dealing with them. A slight mistake could tarnish one’s reputation at best, and at worst, endanger personal safety.

Xu Chunliang assured Elder Huang not to worry, that he knew his boundaries.

Huang Wanglin remembered something: "By the way, a couple of days ago, Zhang Boxu mentioned you."

Xu Chunliang nodded and said: "Yes, I had a brief encounter with Master Zhang. You know him?" It was when he went to unblock Zeqiang at the Wang Family that he met Zhang Boxu.

Huang Wanglin laughed and said: "I more than know him; he was my apprentice."

Xu Chunliang then recalled that Huang Wanglin had gained success with Huiren Hall, but he had now handed it all over to his eldest son, Huang Gongxian, and had completely retired from practicing medicine.

Xu Chunliang said: "I didn’t get the chance to chat with him that day, so I didn’t know about this connection."

Huang Wanglin said: "He holds you in high regard."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, Zhang Boxu had personally witnessed the entire process of him treating Zeqiang. Since this person could discern that Zeqiang’s illness was due to acupoint blockage, he should also be able to see the mystery of his acupoint technique. Xu Chunliang subtly asked: "Third Master, does Zhang Boxu know martial arts?"

"Naturally, he does." Huang Wanglin didn’t hide anything from Xu Chunliang; Zhang Boxu learned both his martial arts and medical skills from him, and Zhang Boxu was the most accomplished besides his son, Huang Gongxian. Currently, Zhang Boxu was still at Huiren Hall, being Huang Gongxian’s right-hand man.

The matter of Xu Chunliang unblocking Zeqiang was also reported to his master, Huang Wanglin, by Zhang Boxu. Although Huang Wanglin knew Xu Chunliang was extremely talented, he was still surprised to hear that his acupoint skills were so impressive.

Bringing up this matter today wasn’t to question the details but to remind Xu Chunliang as an elder. The Wang Family was quite powerful, and young people should learn to hide their talents. Making enemies everywhere wouldn’t benefit his future development.

Xu Chunliang remained humble and modest in front of Huang Wanglin because he genuinely admired Third Master Huang’s demeanor.

After spending an entire afternoon at Linzheng Hall, Mei Ru Xue felt quite rewarded from this trip. She planned to bring her sister-in-law, Ye Qingya, over in a few days to visit.

At 5:30 in the afternoon, Mei Ru Xue drove Xu Chunliang back to Dongzhou Restaurant. As she was leaving, Xu Chunliang sneakily planted a kiss on her pretty face, causing Mei Ru Xue to blush and tease: "You’re becoming more and more unruly."

Xu Chunliang chuckled: "Blame yourself for being too pretty; it messes with my focus."

Mei Ru Xue noticed a group of people getting out of the business car next to her, with Zhao Feiyang among them. Not wanting to face this group, she urged Xu Chunliang to leave quickly.

Xu Chunliang approached Zhao Feiyang’s group and saw that Pei Lin was among them, with Fu Guomin accompanying them.

When Zhao Feiyang saw Xu Chunliang, he smiled and extended his hand towards him. Xu Chunliang extended both hands to shake Zhao Feiyang’s right hand respectfully and said: "Dean Zhao, you’re looking younger and younger."

He glanced at Pei Lin and said: "Sister-in-law, you’re getting prettier by the day."

Pei Lin giggled: "I love hearing you talk."

Zhao Feiyang said: "Just listen, don’t take it seriously."

Everyone laughed, and Pei Lin protested: "Feiyang, do you have a problem with me or with Xiaoxu?"

Fu Guomin said: "I think Xiaoxu is right. You two are a perfect match, made in heaven."

Zhao Feiyang said: "People from the Beijing Office speak differently. Guomin, I’m nearly forty."

Fu Guomin said: "Being with you is like being with someone from another generation."

Pei Lin laughed even more heartily: "Brother Fu, don’t say that. I think you only look in your early thirties."

Zhao Feiyang’s smile was a bit strained. In public, Pei Lin addressing Fu Guomin like that was inappropriate. Although Fu Guomin didn’t mind it personally, Zhao Feiyang felt uncomfortable. It was Pei Lin’s first time meeting Fu Guomin, and her way of treating business affairs wasn’t quite suitable in the bureaucratic circles.

Fu Guomin said, "Let’s go in and talk."

Entering the hotel, Zhao Feiyang and Pei Lin went to their room to settle in first, while Fu Guomin and Xu Chunliang went directly to the Dafeige private room. Fu Guomin asked the waiter to brew a pot of Zhengshan Xiaozhong tea.

The heating in the room was very adequate, and both of them took off their coats. Xu Chunliang said, "Director Fu, who’s coming tonight?"

Fu Guomin said, "I originally wanted to invite a few friends to bid you farewell. Feiyang suggested keeping it small, so it’s just the two of us here. By the way, Secretary Geng from the High-Tech Zone will come by later."

"Secretary Geng Wenjun?"

Fu Guomin nodded and said, "Do you know him?"

Xu Chunliang said, "I’ve heard of him, but haven’t met him. His sister is the deputy director of our Changxing Hospital."

Fu Guomin laughed and said, "Secretary Geng’s father was an old leader in Dongzhou. Speaking of which, we’re grateful to him for the Beijing Office’s land. If he hadn’t insisted on buying it for seven million despite opposition, we wouldn’t have the Dongzhou Restaurant now. Nowadays, this area is worth over seven hundred million."

Xu Chunliang said, "Still bought too little. If all of Dongzhou’s financial income back then had been used to buy land in the Capital City, now half of the Capital City would belong to Dongzhou."

Fu Guomin laughed heartily, "You young people dare to dream big."

Xu Chunliang wasn’t very interested in this kind of dinner; he also noticed that the dinner was organized by Zhao Feiyang. Since Zhao Feiyang was no longer part of the system, Fu Guomin’s hospitality was due to their personal friendship.

Taking advantage of the time before the guests arrive, Fu Guomin asked Xu Chunliang for advice on a private matter—if there were any secret remedies to enhance a man’s virility. He had been troubled by this issue for some time; the quality of life between him and his wife was declining and becoming increasingly discordant.

Originally, Fu Guomin thought it was due to recent work stress, frequent socializing, lack of rest, and lack of exercise. So he tried to reduce social drinking, ensure adequate rest, and engage in positive physical exercise.

Last time, he got the recipe for Kaiyu Xiaozhang Decoction from Xu Chunliang, which helped eliminate his thyroid nodules after taking it. His thyroid function also returned to normal. He thought other aspects would also improve, but things were not as he imagined. Fu Guomin tried taking Chinese medicines like Sea Horse Three Kidney Pills and Shenrong Pills, which warm and supplement kidney yang, and even Western medicines like sildenafil. However, the former had little effect, and although the latter improved hardness, it didn’t help much routinely.

The hospital prescribed Dapoxetine Hydrochloride for him, commonly known as solid City IX, but the side effects were too significant. After using it once, he suffered from severe vomiting and diarrhea, almost costing him his life.

Now his wife had a trust crisis with him. Since learning about Zhao Feiyang’s divorce and subsequent relationship with the young and beautiful Pei Lin, she suspected Fu Guomin might have someone else outside as well. She said that birds of a feather flock together, and all men like young and beautiful women. She claimed that since Fu Guomin had no physical issues, he must have grown tired of her and lost interest.

Fu Guomin was worn out by his wife’s nagging. Initially, he didn’t want to bring it up, but since he heard Xu Chunliang was leaving the next day and they might not meet for another month, he mustered up the courage to talk about it.

Xu Chunliang thought it was a common issue—many people like Fu Guomin experience a decline in this area at his age. After asking about symptoms, he found that Fu Guomin mainly experienced sore waist and frequent urination, with no other obvious symptoms, and his pulse was smooth and strong. This indicated a deficiency of kidney yin, damp-heat flowing downward, and symptoms of relaxed tendons and muscles.

Since others hadn’t arrived yet, Xu Chunliang got some paper and a pen and wrote him a prescription.

The prescription was called Dragonfly Stretching Pill (please do not use the recipe, it’s fictional, consequences at your own risk)

large dragonflies, 30 original silkworm moths, 20g honeycomb, 10g clove, 10g radix aucklandiae, 10g cassia twig, 5g black pepper, 20g raw jujube kernel, 20g wine-drenched angelica, 20g processed polygonum multiflorum.

Grind into powder, refine with honey to create pills about the size of a Chinese parasol seed. Take three times a day, on an empty stomach with yellow wine, 10g each time.

This pill has the effect of powerfully supplementing kidney and governing channels, enhancing yang and stretching momentum.

Traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes using form to replenish form; dragonflies resemble tendons and muscles in shape, and silkworm moths are nourishing and strengthening, with lively properties that can enter the kidney and governing channels. Their blood and flesh powerfully supplement the deficiencies in kidney, governing, and liver channels, enhancing yang to restore activity. Honeycomb, clove, radix aucklandiae, cassia twig, and black pepper have the function of warming and nurturing kidney and governing channels, which benefits the source of fire. Jujube kernel, angelica, and processed polygonum multiflorum nourish yin and blood, seek yang within yin, ensuring an endless source, and prevent excess participation of harsh, yang-depleting substances that injure yin and exhaust blood.

These medicines, when used together, strengthen the kidney and governing channels, warm the liver channel, and restore tendons and muscles to vitality.

Fu Guomin was stunned by the prescription. He never imagined large dragonflies and silkworm moths could be used in medicine. He whispered, "Aren’t large dragonflies caught only in the summer?"

Xu Chunliang smiled, "They aren’t rare medicines. Any traditional Chinese medicine shop can acquire them. However, the quality of the herbs is a bit particular; the quality of polygonum multiflorum is the most important. If you can’t find good medicine, it may be less effective. How about this, you don’t need to rush. After I return to Dongzhou, I’ll make the pills and then send them to you directly by courier."

Fu Guomin repeatedly expressed his gratitude; he had great trust in Xu Chunliang. Of course, Xu Chunliang wouldn’t ask him for money; they both understood each other, each having resources that they could exchange.

Geng Wenjun came to the Capital City this time to attend a conference. He was known for his clean official reputation, rarely attending dinners. This was related to his background. Some said he cherished his reputation, while others claimed he was arrogant, believing that because his father was an old leader in Dongzhou, his achievements and efforts were intentionally overlooked by many.