SWNOVELS Chapter 119
Chapter 119
Traditional Chinese medicine represented both traditional medicines and skills, it's one of the Five Arts of Chinese Metaphysics -
Mountain, Medicine, Destiny, Physiognomy, and Divination, which involves the martial arts, Qigong, observation of appearance,
practice of divination and so on.
Since ancient times, those who knew of these skills were scarce. In addition, there were many propaganda that over
exaggerated the skills, and many imposters used the skills to deceive others. Therefore, to many, these traditional skills had
become superstition and tricks.
However, as the descendant of a Chinese medicine family, Caesar Du clearly knew the existence of the Five Arts of Chinese
Metaphysics. Amongst them, some of these skills were mythical and even difficult to explain, although not as over-the-top as
what was described in films and novels.
For example, one of the medical skills he was good at was related to Qigong. Some traditional Chinese medicine practitioners
with excellent medical skills could generate vital energy within their bodies after years of mastery and persistence. The use of
vigor energy to support the Chinese medicine treatment produced better results compared to normal treatment.
However, it was not easy to cultivate the vital energy in the body and to master the use of vigor energy to cure diseases. Many
veteran Chinese medicine doctors took a lifetime yet still failed to reach the level of transferring vital energy through the needles.
Amongst the doctors who were recognized as National Medical Saint, not all had reached this realm.
Take Caesar Du's grandfather Jason Du as an example. He had been studying medicine for more than 6 0 years and practicing
medicine for more than 5 0 years. He was diligent in cultivating his physique, insisted on training, and supplemented with various
herbs to achieve good health. But until now, in his seventies, he had only merely reached the threshold of the vigor energy, but
still could not use the energy to cure diseases.
Yet now, Fade Chen, a young Chinese medicine doctor in his early twenties, was able to use his vigor energy skillfully to treat
diseases. It is clear why Caesar Du was shocked and amazed.
" Have you really reached the realm of the mobilizing Qi in acupuncture ?" Caesar Du was still in disbelief.
Fade Chen did not explain, instead, he stretched out his right hand and gently placed it above the wooden table without touching
the surface of the table, leaving a gap of three or four centimeters.
"Ha!"
Suddenly, Fade Chen shouted, and the wooden table below his palm made a squeaky sound and shook once. Then, Fade Chen
withdrew his palm.
Caesar Du quickly walked over, stretched his neck and noticed an obvious handprint, with five fingers clearly seen, on the
smooth surface of the table. At this point, his final doubt about Fade Chen disappeared. He looked at Fade Chen, stunned," Not
only have you reached the level of transferring vital energy through the needles, but you are also a master of martial arts."
As for Charles Wu, although he didn't know Chinese medicine nor understood what vital energy acupuncture was, but as a
successful businessman in Long City, he had many competent bodyguards. However, none of these bodyguards, of whom were
hired at a high price, were as good as Fade Chen. In an instance, Charles Wu's perception towards Fade Chen shifted again. A
young man in his early twenties was not only a brilliant Chinese medicine practitioner but also a martial arts master. His potential
was limitless.
Fade Chen smiled at the both them, then turned his attention to Caesar Du and said impassively, "You lost this challenge. Are
you convinced?"
Caesar Du suddenly took a step forward, kneeled on one knee, gave Fade Chen a hold fist salute and apologized, "Mr. Chen, I
was ignorant and had offended you. Please forgive me. I shall fulfill any of your conditions. You may tell me now."
Fade Chen was rather satisfied with Caesar Du's attitude. He nodded lightly and reached out to help Caesar Du on his feet.
"You're already considered quite good to have achieved such medical skills at such a young age. But because you're born into a
famous family, everything seems to go smoothly for you since childhood. This has made you a little arrogant and even conceited.
You have to change this! You have to know that there's always someone better than you. Just because your grandfather is the
National Medical Saint, doesn't mean you are the same."
"Thank you for your lesson, Mr. Chen. I will change and improve my attitude!" Caesar Du said with respect.
Fade Chen nodded and said, "Yes. No need to be so polite, you can just call me by my name."
This guy was really an amicable person. Since Fade Chen didn't blame him, he immediately came up to Fade Chen and
pestered him," Brother Fade, how about calling you Brother Fade in the future ?"
"I believe you're older than me!" Fade Chen was speechless.
However, Caesar Du was not at all concerned, he flipped the wide sleeves of his traditional Chinese costume and then
continued," Brother Fade, your medical skills are better than mine, and not to mention you are a master in martial arts. Just these
give me all the reasons to call you brother."
"Okay then, you can call however you like." Fade Chen replied.
"Okay, Brother Fade." Caesar Du said. "By the way, Brother Fade, how did you learn your medical skills? Can you teach me a
thing or two?
Fade Chen glared at Caesar and advised, "You have to master your foundation first. Don't try to run when you have not learned
how to walk."
"Yes, Brother Fade!" Caesar Du answered in a serious manner with the hold fist salute. Then, he seemed to have recalled
something, he said with assurance, "Brother Fade, I lost to you just now. If you have any requests, just tell me. I will try my best
within my means to do it."
Initially, Fade Chen wanted to say that he didn't have any requests. After all, the purpose of this competition was to treat Charles
Wu's illness, and at the same time to teach Caesar Du a lesson. Now that he had achieved his goals, there was no need for any
request.
However, just as Fade Chen was about to decline, he suddenly thought of something. Next, he took a piece of paper and wrote
some names before handed it over to Caesar Du and explained. "Your family owns a clinic in Long City. Since your network is
wider, can you help me find these herbs and some stuffs? After you have found them, I am willing to pay for them."
Caesar Du picked up the paper and saw that they were all names that he didn't recognize. He couldn't help but be awestruck by
Brother Fade's knowledge. He promised wholeheartedly, ‘ Brother Fade, please don't talk money with me. This will be my gift to
you when I find them."
Fade Chen did not linger on the money issue. After all, the herbs and stuffs written were basically rare herbs for his own mastery
and his wife's treatment for her cold nature. At present, these herbs were rare and difficult to find, so he had asked Caesar Du to
help keep an eye for him.
Right at that moment, Caesar Du's mobile phone vibrated. There was a message. He took it out and instantly exclaimed "Oh,
no!". Then he turned to Charles Wu and said, "I almost forgot about the thing I came here for. It's getting late. Uncle Charles,
please help me to give some opinions!"
Charles Wu said, "Caesar, I still have something to do at home. This.."
Caesar Du fidgeted," Uncle Charles, this is something good that grandfather had insisted that I must get it! I came to Bay City in
a hurry. Master Qiao and the others are not around to help me. At my level, I can't differentiate its authenticity. Uncle Charles,
you are an expert, you must help me!"