Chapter 223 Indebtedness
The efficacy of unpolluted natural herbs, was significantly more pronounced than those artificially cultivated in later generations.
Furthermore, the lifestyle of the ancients, closer to nature, rising at dawn and resting at sunset, made them more robust physically.
The perfect combination of these factors undoubtedly accelerated the body’s self-healing process.
These were the experiences and insights she had accumulated in practice, and they had imperceptibly taken her medical skills to the next level.
Meng Yuanyou, hearing that more economical medicines could be used, couldn’t help but nod repeatedly, his gratitude overflowing.
He knew the effectiveness of the medicines better than anyone; it was only the price that pained him.
If he could really switch to cheaper medicines, it would undoubtedly be a huge blessing for him.
When Su Yu mentioned the need to buy live chickens, Xie Qifen shook her head with an apologetic face, her tone tinged with helplessness, "How unfortunate, right before the Dragon Boat Festival, to gather money for treatment, all our chickens were sold."
Regret filled her eyes, knowing that if it weren’t for sheer necessity, she would even be willing to give generously, for she deeply understood how important Su Yu’s help was to their family.
Su Yu, although surprised by this sudden situation, quickly understood the reason behind it.
Xie Qifen, in order to treat Meng Yuanyou, had almost exhausted all their resources, and during festivals, these live poultry could fetch a good price—a chance not to be missed by families in urgent need of money.