Chapter 244: Striving in One’s Own Path
The north wind blew snow across the land, the sharp howling piercing the ears.
Song You walked alongside the black horse, barely able to hear Doctor Cai over the wind. He glanced back at the two disciples trudging along with their heads lowered, bracing against the cold. Turning back, he continued speaking to the doctor, “Have you ever considered compiling your life’s work into a book, leaving a legacy for future generations to benefit from?”
“I have written a few books,” the doctor replied, “and they are already circulating in the world.”
“Are you referring to The Epidemic Treatise, The Herbal Treatise, The Pharmacopoeia, Canon of Acupuncture, and The Bone Treatise?” Song You asked.
“Oh?” The doctor was surprised. “You’ve heard of them?”
“I’ve read a bit,” Song You said with a nod.
Doctor Cai was the foremost medical expert of his time, and these books were considered cultural treasures, representing the pinnacle of medical knowledge in this era. Given that Song You had sought out Doctor Cai before, it was only natural that he had studied them.
Song You looked at the doctor. “But these treatises don’t seem to fully encompass your true mastery.”
“This…”