Ancient books record that Gu Poison is a mysterious witchcraft passed down from the West. It primarily manifests in four forms: poisonous insects, animals, plants, and objects. The Gu Maker uses witchcraft to inflict various ailments on the target, or even cause their death.
Ordinary people may not understand, but the doctors with years of practice present are well aware that for patients afflicted with Gu Poison, apart from professional Gu-dispelling masters, even if Hua Tuo were alive, he would be powerless to help!
Therefore, Doctor Xu was even more convinced that Nianyang was merely grandstanding, and he was extremely disgusted!
In response to Doctor Xu's questioning, Nianyang smirked and said, "Doctor Xu, you are not me, how do you know I can't cure Gu Poison? Your own medical skills are lacking, so don't assume everyone is like you. Just because you can't do it, doesn't mean I can't!"
Nianyang's words, which blatantly expressed disdain, no doubt publicly humiliated Doctor Xu. Doctor Xu, angry yet laughing, said, "Indeed, a frivolous little girl. Since you are so confident, you must be the disciple of some renowned master. Why not tell us so we can see for ourselves?"
Nianyang said, "I have not taken any master."
This was the truth. In her past life, she was only adopted by the descendants of a Traditional Chinese Medicine Family. Her medical skills were acquired through her own talent and hard work.
Upon hearing that Nianyang had no master, Doctor Xu sneered and mocked, "How ridiculous, I thought you were a medical prodigy with such confidence, but it turns out you can't even be considered a barefoot doctor, yet you have the audacity to spout nonsense here, truly ignorant beyond measure!"
The other doctors couldn't help but laugh loudly. This little girl, so young without even a teaching master, yet dares to claim she can cure Gu Poison?
Isn't that just entertaining everyone?
Everyone would be crazy to believe she could cure the master!
Madam Ruan, already disheartened, felt a twinge of pity seeing Nianyang ridiculed and said, "Thank you for taking my husband's pulse, my dear, but you should leave now."
Madam Ruan's distrust was clear to Nianyang, who said, "Madam, the master is in dire straits. Since all your attempts at treatment have been ineffective, why not let me try? Perhaps a miracle might occur?"
Nianyang did not aim to prove her medical skills but instead changed her approach to persuade Madam Ruan.
Madam Ruan was so desperate to save her husband, yet so far, no one had any solution.
Nevertheless, Nianyang claimed she could heal him. In moments of despair, people would try to seize any faint hope.
Madam Ruan gritted her teeth, thinking that at worst, it would only lead to death, but if she gave up like that, she would regret it in the future.
Thus, Madam Ruan nodded in agreement.
Doctor Xu was shocked, "Traditional Chinese medicine is not like Western medicine, lacking professional instruments, and there is a big risk in pulse diagnosis. Even seasoned practitioners with decades of experience can make errors in pulse diagnosis. This young girl's medical skills are even less reliable. How could her diagnosis of Gu Poison be true? You ought to think carefully!"
Everyone earnestly advised, "Doctor Xu is right. Moreover, in medicine, it's crucial to prescribe the right remedy for the ailment. If there's a diagnostic error, using the wrong medication could lead to unthinkable consequences!"
Madam Ruan kindly replied, "Thank you all, but since none of you can save my husband, and this young lady claims she can, I have no choice but to try this last resort."
Doctor Xu shook his head and said, "Madam, you are too naive. She is just a child and cannot cure illnesses. If you use the medicine I prescribed, your husband can at least live for another month, but if you let a child treat him, I cannot guarantee his lifespan!"
Madam Ruan remained indifferent. Since she had agreed to let Nianyang treat her husband, she would not go back on her word.
"Boss, may I borrow some medical silver needles?" Nianyang politely asked the pharmacy owner, who had been observing the situation from the side.