Chapter 28: Doctor’s Apprentice
"You want to know about meridians?" Doctor He raised a pencil-thin brow sceptically. "What brought about that interest?"
Since her father took over her lessons, Anji spent most of her day reading about martial arts theory. Anji enjoyed lessons with her father, who shared many interesting stories about his adventures as an example of how to apply those theories. However, he was still a busy man with a huge sect to run and could only spend the mornings with her. In the afternoon, Anji did her homework and read the books he recommended. In recent lessons, she was taught that many cultivators in the beginning stages needed to clear their meridians and forge a smooth path for qi to circulate. The key to making more progress for pugilists was the ability to control the qi’s circulation.
Nodding, Anji peeked at the bookshelf behind the thin doctor. Honestly, she was still a little afraid of Doctor He Qiu. However, Lizi reassured her he was merely strict when it concerned his patient’s well-being.
Looking at the young princess and his regular patient, Doctor He wondered if he should be teaching her these things. While many cultivators knew basic anatomy and medicine, they only started learning this after establishing a solid foundation in martial arts. The young mistress was not very fit. The knowledge would not be useful for her unless she intended to become a doctor. Even so, her thin arms would likely break first before they could grind herbs.
"Are you interested in medicine?" he frowned.
Anji blinked. Was she?
"I don’t know," she replied honestly. "However, I’m willing to learn. Wouldn’t it also be good for Doctor He if I knew more about medicine? I can prevent myself from falling ill or recognise the symptoms quicker!"
Scratching his chin in deep thought, the doctor scrutinised her.
"Sit here," he pointed to a stool. "Give me your wrist."