Chapter 185 - 181: Combined Treatment of Qi Replenishing Soup and Medicinal Cuisine

Chapter 185: Chapter 181: Combined Treatment of Qi Replenishing Soup and Medicinal Cuisine

After Yang Chengshu finished his performance, the surrounding tourists erupted in thunderous applause.

"Bravo! That was so cool, way better than those empty-handed performances you see online."

"I want to learn so badly! That leaping turn with the staff was just awesome."

"Everything about this Lin Xian Village is great, except you can’t live here long-term."

"If I could, I’d come here and learn martial arts from the master."

"..."

Lin Feng and Hu Zhiming heard the tourists’ chatter and quickly headed for a nearby office.

If the tourists caught them, they would definitely voice these opinions to their faces again. Unfortunately, there was nothing Lin Xian Village could do to change the situation right now.

"Brother Lin, more and more tourists are complaining. They all say that only being able to visit Lin Xian Village for a day is just too short."

Lin Feng looked at Hu Zhiming, perplexed. "There’s no use complaining to me about this. It all depends on your progress with the development of Lin Xian Village."

"As soon as Lin Xian Village’s daily tourist capacity reaches thirty thousand, we can start offering an annual pass system."

Hu Zhiming glanced at Lin Feng, surprised that he was so matter-of-factly blaming him. The construction was already proceeding at a rapid pace.

He said, a bit awkwardly, "I’m trying my best to speed things up. The construction teams are already working in three shifts. There’s no way to go any faster."

"Besides, it’s winter, and the weather is also having an impact on the construction work."

A cold front had moved in these past few days. Although Lin Xian Village wasn’t greatly affected due to its unique environment, it still felt some of the impact.

"I’m not rushing you. Just stick to the schedule. The last thing we need is a safety incident."

Lin Feng knew this kind of project couldn’t be rushed. If they were on flat plains, they could speed things up by throwing more money at it.

Yang Chengshu and the other two came in from outside. He had seen the boss and Manager Hu arrive as the crowd was dispersing.

"Boss, Manager Hu, is there something you need?"

"Nothing in particular. We just came to have a look. Your performance was brilliant."

Zhou Xing said, "Boss, we perform every day, and quite a few tourists watch. Some of them want to learn from us."

"But since tourists can only stay in the village for one day, they can’t come back to learn. Could we open up some entry slots for these potential students?"

Xue Xiaofeng chimed in, "It’s true. A lot of tourists have asked us if they can come here to study."

To be honest, they were motivated by the salaries in Lin Xian Village. They were even more eager to earn money after learning how the pay was structured.

Moreover, they discovered that training in Lin Xian Village was exceptionally effective. It would be a waste not to capitalize on this resource.

They had also considered earning money by charging admission for their performances, just like a professional troupe.

Lin Feng hadn’t really thought about how to use the Barracks. He had only built it because the system upgrade required constructing all available buildings.

Looking at the effects of the Barracks, turning it into a gym was definitely the best option.

Of course, only the villagers of Lin Xian Village could enjoy the full benefits when training in the Barracks.

Outsiders who trained here would only receive a twenty percent boost to their workout effectiveness.

For a professional athlete, that was already a significant improvement.

"Brother Lin, this is definitely worth considering. If people are willing to pay to learn, the Barracks also has living quarters."

The entire Barracks was quite large. The dormitories were built to a four-person room standard and could accommodate a hundred people.

"In that case, draw up a proposal. If it looks good, I’ll approve it."

It really was a waste not to use the Barracks. Lin Feng thought that perhaps he could add some other attributes to it next time.

Hearing Lin Feng’s approval, the three of them broke into smiles. The benefits for them were immense.

As for the proposal, worst case, they could spend their own money to hire someone to help them plan it out.

Just then, in the Lin Xian Village parking lot, a specially modified RV pulled into a parking space.

The door slowly opened, and Wang Lihua stepped out. Behind her was a fragile little girl, wrapped up tightly, who was nothing but skin and bones.

Her small, skeletal face was heartbreaking to see.

Someone pushed a wheelchair out from the back, and Wang Lihua carefully placed her daughter in it, her eyes filled with anguish.

The once chubby and adorable little girl had become so emaciated in just two years that she looked like a different person, her life in constant danger.

Zhou Jun ran over from nearby. "Aunt Wang, Lili is receiving treatment. She asked me to come pick you up."

He looked at the little girl in the wheelchair and saw that her condition was even more serious than the last time he’d seen her.

A rare smile appeared on Wang Lihua’s face. "Zhou Jun, thank you for your trouble. You not only have to take care of Lili, but us as well."

"Aunt Wang, you’re too kind. It’s no trouble at all, and Lili doesn’t need much looking after. Let’s head up the mountain first."

Once they were on the shuttle bus heading up the mountain, Wang Lihua finally had a moment to observe Lin Xian Village. She realized this place was truly different.

The air quality alone was better than any place she could remember, even surpassing some exclusive sanatoriums.

"Aunt Wang, some places here are quite special. Let me give you a quick introduction..."

Zhou Jun made sure to explain the situation with the Land God Temple, to prevent anyone unfamiliar with it from running into trouble over how they worshiped.

He was worried some smart aleck with more confidence than sense would come along, refuse to believe it, and cause trouble, which would be very awkward.

Of course, he also explained about the Restaurant and the new medicine available at the Medicine House—everything related to Wu Yu’s treatment.

"Is it really that magical?"

Honestly, although Wang Lihua had gathered some information before coming, she still found it hard to believe.

The descriptions she’d read made Lin Xian Village sound like a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land from myth and legend.

"Aunt Wang, once you experience it for yourself, you’ll understand."

As they entered the plaza at the village entrance, Wang Lihua looked curiously at the small Land God Temple, where a large crowd had gathered.

"Aunt Wang, that building next to it is the temporary lab for treating psychiatric disorders. Lili is being treated in there right now, and she’s almost fully recovered."

"Let’s go. We should go inside and pay our respects first."

Wang Lihua took the prepared incense sticks from her bag. In addition to three for herself, she also lit three for her daughter.

"Aunt Wang, it’s okay if you don’t kneel. They’re not so particular here. Sincerity is what matters."

Despite what Zhou Jun said, Wang Lihua still knelt and bowed devoutly before placing the incense sticks into the Incense Burner.

The moment she stepped inside, she smelled the unique fragrance mentioned in the files. It was truly special, soothing the sorrow and anxiety in her heart.

"Yuyu, come put the incense in the Incense Burner."

"Mom."

With some difficulty, Wu Yu used her stick-thin hands to place the incense into the Incense Burner.

Wang Lihua was pleasantly surprised to see that her daughter’s spirits seemed to lift noticeably after entering the temple.

She hadn’t expected her daughter to be affected before the treatment had even begun.

"Aunt Wang, let’s take Yuyu to the Medicine House for a look first, and then we can try the Restaurant."

"Okay. You know your way around here. I’ll follow your lead."

Zhou Jun led them to the Medicine House, where Wu Xianlin was waiting, having been informed of the situation in advance.

"Dr. Wu, please take a look."

Wu Xianlin looked at Wu Yu in the wheelchair and saw that the little girl’s condition was extremely serious.

Of course, he knew the little girl had come from the Imperial Capital. The doctors there were far more skilled than he was, and if they couldn’t do anything, he certainly couldn’t either.

"This is Qi Replenishing Soup. Have the child drink some of this first. We’ll see what effect it has."

Because the little girl’s condition was so severe, he reduced the dose of the Qi Replenishing Soup again, to less than ten milligrams.

For a normal person, drinking this amount would, at most, just make them fart.

Wang Lihua took it and said gently to her daughter, "Here, Yuyu, drink this medicine. Our Yuyu will be all better soon."

Wu Yu was very obedient and drank the Qi Replenishing Soup right down without any nausea.

Her body soon had a reaction, and Wu Xianlin was instantly delighted. A reaction meant the medicine was working.

"Mr. Zhou, go to the Restaurant and get the Medicinal Cuisine. Just the broth will do."

"Okay, I’ll go right now."

Wang Lihua asked, her voice trembling, "Dr. Wu, is the medicine having an effect on my daughter?"

"Yes, her body is reacting, which means it’s working. Let’s give her some more now."

Wu Xianlin didn’t dare give her too much at once. He could only give her small amounts to ensure her fragile body wouldn’t have problems from a strong reaction to the medicine’s potency.

After five consecutive doses, Wu Yu’s spleen and stomach finally showed a response.

The little girl called out weakly, "Mom... hungry..."

When Wang Lihua heard her daughter say the word "hungry," tears streamed down her face. How long had it been since she’d heard her daughter say that?

"Mommy will get Yuyu something to eat right away. Just wait a moment, Yuyu."

She looked anxiously outside the Medicine House. Thankfully, Zhou Jun’s figure appeared on the road not far away just then.

Wu Xianlin examined Wu Yu and found that her stomach was clearly sending out hunger signals.

"Jun, hurry! Yuyu said she’s hungry."

Hearing Wang Lihua, Zhou Jun broke into a run. "Coming, coming! This is great! The Medicinal Cuisine inside is warm, so Yuyu can drink it right away."

Wang Lihua fumbled as she poured the Medicinal Cuisine. Zhou Jun quickly went over to help, pouring out a small bowl.

"Aunt Wang, let Yuyu try this first. If she can drink it, we can pour her more."

Breathing in the enticing aroma, Wang Lihua hurriedly took the bowl and spoon-fed the broth to her daughter.

Watching her daughter drink the broth, Wang Lihua laughed through her tears, her body trembling.

The small bowl of broth was finished quickly, and Zhou Jun hurriedly brought over another one he had poured.

"Dr. Wu, does this mean she’s cured?"

"As long as she can drink the broth, the rest of the treatment will be simple."

This kind of illness is primarily psychological. Now that she can drink broth and get nutrients from food, the rest of the treatment won’t be difficult.

After two bowls of Medicinal Cuisine, Wu Yu felt that her stomach was very comfortable, and the discomfort was gone.

"Mom."

"Mommy’s here. Our Yuyu should rest for now. Don’t talk."

Zhou Jun said with a smile, "Aunt Wang, since Yuyu can drink the Medicinal Cuisine, a full recovery is definitely not a problem."

Having consumed the Medicinal Cuisine for so long himself, he was well aware of its benefits. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have dared to bring his grandparents here.

"Dr. Wu, thank you."

"Don’t thank me. This has nothing to do with my medical skills. It’s all because of the powerful medicine the boss provided."

Wu Xianlin didn’t dare take credit for this. He knew his own limitations perfectly well.

"Aunt Wang, let’s go to the lodgings we’ve prepared for you. You and Yuyu have been traveling all day, so you should rest. There will be plenty of time later."

"Okay, thank you, Zhou Jun."

"Like I said, Aunt Wang, there’s no need to be so formal with me."

Wang Lihua had wanted to meet the boss here, Lin Feng, but after learning he was down the mountain, she decided she would have to wait until later.

Back at the Medicine House, Wu Xianlin recorded the day’s events. He discovered that combining the Qi Replenishing Soup with the Medicinal Cuisine was extremely effective for treating patients with this kind of eating disorder.

A sick person’s body is already very weak. The Qi Replenishing Soup accelerates the patient’s hunger, while the Medicinal Cuisine promptly replenishes their nutrients and strengthens their bodily functions. It could be said they were perfectly complementary.

As he came to this conclusion, in a public hospital in Jiangcheng City, a certain tycoon who had transferred from Shanghai was awaiting his attending physician’s verdict.

"Mr. Ni, according to our test results, your cancer has not continued to worsen."

"It really hasn’t worsened!?"

"Based on the test results, that is indeed the case."

Ni Zhonghai waved his right hand excitedly. He finally didn’t have to just wait for death.