Song Hao comforted her, saying, "That lama might have had other reasons for doing this. We can go and argue with him tomorrow. Ding Fengjie must trust him to have entrusted his things to him."
Tang Yu said, "I think that lama has ulterior motives and wants to keep that book for himself. Old Master Ding is dead and there's no way to prove it. As long as he keeps quiet and doesn't admit it, no one can do anything about it."
Song Hao said, "It's not that bad. If that Lama Wusang likes that book 'Miraculous Prescriptions and Verifications,' he can just make a copy. It's not difficult. He can just return the original to us. What I'm worried about now is that the book might not be in his possession. If it's lost, he might be using this as an excuse. Otherwise, he wouldn't deny it."
"If he loses something so precious, I will definitely hold him accountable," Tang Yu said anxiously upon hearing this.
Song Hao said, "I'm just guessing. If the item is still in his hands, we must find a way to get it back. It's a collection of folk remedies that Master entrusted to Ding Fengjie for verification. It originally belonged to Shangqing Temple and cannot be kept by others."
"If that doesn't work, we'll get the abbot of Kumbum Monastery to handle this matter and see if he dares to deny it. We have Ding Fengjie's nephew here to testify," Tang Yu said.
Song Hao said, "It's best not to alarm the others at Kumbum Monastery, lest it have a negative impact on that Usang Lama. This man doesn't look evil, and he's a monk, so he shouldn't have such selfish intentions. Perhaps he doesn't trust us, hence his refusal to acknowledge us."
Tang Yu said, "Then we'll go find him again tomorrow. If he still doesn't admit it and hands over the things, I'll make a scene at Kumbum Monastery and embarrass this lama."
Song Hao shook his head and said, "You're so impatient! Good things take time. How can we expect Master to finish what he promised someone twenty years ago in just a day or two? Let's go see him a few times first, and if that doesn't work, we'll figure something out."
Tang Yu said, "Judging from his appearance today, even if we ask him ten more times, he might not admit it."
Song Hao said, "Let's find out more about this lama tomorrow. I don't believe Ding Fengjie has entrusted the wrong person. Besides, this book is of little use to him. If he likes it, we can just make another copy."
The next morning, Song Hao and Tang Yu went to Ta'er Monastery again to ask Lama Wusang for the "Miraculous Prescriptions and Verifications," but they came up empty-handed. The lamas in the monastery told them that Lama Wusang had been ordered to go to Wutun Monastery in Tongren the previous night and would not be back for a week.
"They're avoiding us on purpose," Tang Yu said indignantly.
Song Hao was also getting angry and said, "Then let's wait until he comes back. He can run away, but he can't hide."
The two then inquired with other lamas in the monastery and learned that the lama Usang was the head of a small department in Kumbum Monastery, with an average status in the monastery, and had never had any bad deeds.
Unable to find the Usang Lama, the two decided to tour the Kumbum Monastery before returning in the afternoon.
Song Hao and Tang Yu strolled along the street and saw some local handicrafts for sale in the shops. Tang Yu picked out a few items, intending to give them to Luo Feiying and Qiu Ru when they returned to Tianyitang, as a memento.
And so, the two stayed at the guesthouse waiting for the Usang Lama to return. Three days later, Song Hao, impatient, went to Ta'er Monastery again to inquire, only to be told that the Usang Lama had not yet returned, and they had no choice but to wait again. Tang Yu, having nothing to do, called Luo Feiying to chat. Her giggles could be heard from inside the room from time to time; it was unclear what the two girls were talking about so happily. Song Hao asked about the Tianyi Hall, and Tang Yu told him that everything was progressing smoothly and there was nothing to worry about.
That day, Tang Yu noticed that Song Hao was looking downcast, so she drove him to the countryside to see the mountain scenery and cheer him up. They parked the car in an open space and walked there.
Volume Two: Traditional Chinese Medicine Under Heaven - Chapter Forty-Eight: Tibetan Medicine
“Yes! Living here for a long time can broaden one’s mind and expand one’s horizons. The beauty of the mountains and rivers can especially change one’s temperament. I once had a wish, which was to travel around the world and see all the scenic spots, so that I would not have lived in vain!” Tang Yu said with a smile.
“Let’s take advantage of the opportunity to travel the world as doctors in the future, and I’ll go with you,” Song Hao said with a smile.
"Mmm!" Tang Yu felt a surge of happiness and boundless joy upon hearing this.
“There’s a career in life that you can pursue, and once you’ve achieved something, the experience of appreciating the beauty of nature is completely different. It’s a kind of exhilaration!” Song Hao said.
"You mean, having a goal in life changes how you feel about everything. You must achieve something in life!" Tang Yu said.
Song Hao said, "That's the idea! With a goal, you establish a foundation, and your mindset becomes more stable. Otherwise, even the most beautiful scenery will only add to the desolation of those who wander aimlessly. The environment is created by the mind, and the state of mind that influences the world is what matters." The plight of that itinerant doctor Ding Fengjie, coupled with his own years of wandering and hardship, filled Song Hao with deep emotion.
"Song Hao, now that the Heavenly Medicine Hall is established, it will allow you to realize your potential and achieve your ideals. Even if you have any troubles, put them aside for now," Tang Yu said. From Song Hao's tone, Tang Yu sensed some sadness in him. Although Song Hao's relationship with the Qi family of the Heavenly Medicine Sect was clear, it didn't allow him to calmly accept everything that could change his destiny.
"Thank you! I know what to do now." Song Hao gave a bitter smile.
"There are many things in this world that cannot be as one wishes, but there are also many things that are as one wishes. The establishment of Tianyi Hall is a clear example of this. It is thanks to everyone's concerted efforts that Tianyi Hall exists today and in the future! Tianyi Hall does not belong to me alone, but to all of us together!" Song Hao sighed again.
"You brought everyone together to do something truly meaningful," Tang Yu said.
"That's because we all share a common ideal!" Song Hao said with a smile.
"Song Hao, how big do you plan to make Tianyitang?" Tang Yu asked.
"Regardless of size, as long as it becomes a true research and development base for traditional Chinese medicine, and revitalizes the declining lineage of traditional Chinese medicine, I will be content. As for creating a golden age for traditional Chinese medicine, that's something that several generations of Tianyitang can achieve," Song Hao said.
"The era of Traditional Chinese Medicine!" Tang Yu exclaimed excitedly, "Let's strive to realize it in our generation!"
"That would be perfect!" Song Hao said with a smile.
Just then, a loud explosion was heard in the distance. Song Hao and Tang Yu turned around and were shocked to see a car crashed into the valley, flames and thick smoke billowing into the sky. The car was nowhere to be seen where it had been parked.
Song Hao and Tang Yu exchanged a shocked look. They had just parked the car in a safe area, so how could it have slid and plunged into the valley? The two rushed over.
At the bottom of the cliff, more than 100 meters below, the wrecked car was engulfed in thick smoke and flames, completely destroyed.
"The car is more than ten meters away from the edge of the cliff, and it's not a steep slope, so how could it fall off?" Song Hao asked blankly.
Tang Yu squatted down to examine the tire tracks, frowned, and said, "It was pushed down."
"What! Someone pushed him down?" Song Hao was shocked. He looked around but didn't find anyone suspicious.
"No need to look anymore, the person has already run away," Tang Yu said, standing up.
"Who would destroy our car?" Song Hao asked in surprise.
"It seems the group that was following us has arrived here as well," Tang Yu said.
"Do you know who's following us and what their purpose is in destroying our car?" Song Hao asked in surprise.
“At first I suspected it was people from the Gate of Life and Death. They were still carrying out the orders from the Heavenly Doctor Sect to protect you, so I didn’t pay much attention. But now it seems to be another group. Destroying our car is a warning to us,” Tang Yu said.
"In other words, this group is hostile, and they are using this behavior to prove their existence, or rather, to take action against us," Song Hao said.
Tang Yu nodded and said, "That's the idea. When we left Baihe Town, I sensed someone was following us, and they actually followed us all the way here."
Song Hao asked, "Is it still that acupuncture bronze figure that caused the trouble?"
"I'm not sure yet. Let's go back first. It's a pity about Yingying's nice car. We'll return it to her later." Tang Yu glanced at the car at the bottom of the valley and shook her head.