allonlinenovel Chapter 364
Chapter 364
As the reputation of the Medical Academy soared, students flocked to it seeking knowledge. The academy grew ever larger, but hidden worries quietly emerged behind this prosperity. The demand for various precious medicinal materials skyrocketed, and the supply gradually became strained, especially for those extremely rare herbs that played a key role in treating intractable diseases, which were becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.
Ye Jiuchen keenly realized that if the problem of medicinal herb supply could not be solved in time, the development of the Medical Hall would face a heavy blow, and the treatment of countless patients would be hindered. After careful consideration, he resolutely decided to personally lead a team to the mysterious and unpredictable Cloud Mist Mountains to explore new sources of medicinal herbs.
The Cloud and Mist Mountains, like a giant shrouded in mystery, are said to hold endless treasures and countless precious medicinal herbs. However, the mountains also harbor numerous dangers, with peril lurking at every turn. Ye Jiuchen, leading his carefully selected team, entered this mysterious land with a mixture of hope and trepidation.
Shortly after entering the mountains, the team members were still immersed in curiosity and tension about the unknown when suddenly, a deep roar shattered the silence of the forest. A gigantic beast, exuding a ferocious aura, pounced out of the dense jungle. Its eyes gleamed with bloodlust, and its sharp fangs gleamed coldly in the sunlight.
Faced with this sudden attack, Ye Jiuchen remained completely calm. He roared and charged forward like a black lightning bolt, taking the lead in the ranks. His palms moved rapidly, his powerful inner energy surging forth, forming visible waves of air that engaged the beast in fierce combat. Under Ye Jiuchen's skillful techniques and overwhelming inner force, the beast, though ferocious, gradually succumbed, finally letting out a defiant roar before turning and fleeing into the depths of the jungle.
After repelling the strange beast, the group breathed a sigh of relief and continued cautiously into the depths of the mountains. After walking for an unknown amount of time, a strange scene suddenly appeared before them. In a tranquil valley, there grew a medicinal herb field unlike anything they had ever seen before. The field contained a wide variety of herbs, many of which were rare species they had been searching for. Each plant emitted a faint medicinal fragrance, as if telling of its extraordinary nature.
Upon seeing this, the team members were overjoyed, their eyes gleaming with excitement as they eagerly rushed forward to harvest the herbs. However, at that moment, a sharp hiss pierced the air. A gigantic spirit serpent slowly emerged from the depths of the medicinal field. Its body was as thick as a tree trunk, its scales shimmering with iridescent light, and its vertical pupils revealed a chilling killing intent. The serpent raised its head high, continuously spewing venom from its mouth. The venom dripped onto the ground, making a hissing sound and rising in wisps of smoke, as if warning the team members not to intrude.
Ye Jiuchen knew that the spirit serpent guarding this medicinal field must have a reason. A forceful attack might not only damage the field but also provoke a more violent counterattack from the serpent, leading to unpredictable consequences. Therefore, he signaled his team to retreat temporarily, while he slowly took a few steps forward, holding his breath and carefully releasing his inner energy. This energy was not used for attack, but rather carried a peaceful and soothing power, gently enveloping the spirit serpent.
At the same time, Ye Jiuchen spoke softly, his voice gentle yet firm: "Senior Spirit Serpent, we come from the Medical Hall. Many patients in the world suffer from illness, and medicinal herbs are scarce. We have come here to search for them. We have no ill intentions; we only wish to take a small amount of herbs to treat and save lives. We hope you can be accommodating." Ye Jiuchen repeated his purpose again and again, his sincere words seemingly possessing a magical power, echoing through the valley.
Miraculously, the spirit snake seemed to truly understand Ye Jiuchen's words. Its body, which had been held high and poised to pounce, gradually relaxed, and its hissing subsided. After a long, unwavering gaze between its cold, vertical pupils and Ye Jiuchen's, a barely perceptible hint of understanding flashed across its face. Finally, the spirit snake slowly turned and swam into the depths of the medicinal field, disappearing into the dense undergrowth.
Ye Jiuchen and the others breathed a sigh of relief, their hearts filled with gratitude. They quickly and methodically gathered the necessary medicinal herbs, ensuring that each one was properly processed. After collecting enough herbs, the group, laden with their bounty, embarked on their journey home.
Back at the medical school, this batch of precious medicinal herbs was like a timely rain, quickly alleviating the crisis of herb shortage. The medical school was able to continue operating normally, and batches of outstanding physicians graduated from it, heading to various places with the belief of saving lives and healing the wounded. The legendary story of Ye Jiuchen and his organization also spread widely throughout the world along with the footsteps of these physicians, inspiring more people to devote themselves to the great cause of helping patients.
Time flows on, and several years have passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, the Medical School, with its superb medical skills and noble medical ethics, has cultivated generation after generation of benevolent doctors, becoming a solid bulwark protecting the health of the people. However, fate seems to always love to test this great place, and the Medical School has once again been drawn into a severe challenge.
A bizarre epidemic suddenly broke out in the surrounding area without warning. Like a surging black tide, it spread rapidly, and wherever it reached, people fell ill and succumbed to the disease. Those afflicted suffered terribly, with persistent high fevers, incessant coughs, and extreme weakness. Local doctors held emergency consultations and tried various conventional medications, but against this unprecedented epidemic, ordinary drugs were utterly ineffective, like stones sinking into the sea, causing not a ripple.
When the news reached the Medical Academy, Ye Jiuchen was extremely anxious. He knew that if an effective treatment wasn't found quickly, the epidemic would spread like wildfire, bringing devastation to countless families. In his anxious thoughts, Ye Jiuchen suddenly remembered several rare medicinal herbs growing in the Cloud Mist Mountains. In his previous medical research, he had discovered that these herbs possessed extremely unique medicinal properties; perhaps they were the key to controlling this epidemic.
Recalling the serpent's tolerance and understanding during his last trip to the Cloud Mist Mountains to gather herbs, a glimmer of hope ignited in Ye Jiuchen's heart. Although he knew that unknown dangers might lurk in the mountains, he resolutely decided to set foot on this mysterious land once again in order to save the lives of many people.
After a long and arduous journey, Ye Jiuchen finally arrived once again at the medicinal field that had left such a deep impression on him. However, the scene before him greatly shocked him. The once vibrant and fragrant medicinal field was now a picture of decay.