He didn't want to attract the attention of the old monk Fahai, after all, he had a female demon named Xiaoqing at home. Who knew if the old monk would suddenly lose his mind and come to his door to kidnap Xiaoqing?
Wang Xuan cannot reveal too much strength yet, deliberately suppressing his cultivation to the early stage of the Dao Entry realm. If the old monk Fahai really comes to capture Xiaoqing, should he save her or not?
If we don't save him, we'll go against our conscience, and the Xuantian Holy Sect will be inferior to Jinshan Temple. If we do save him, how could a mortal like you, who has only cultivated for a short time, possibly defeat Fahai, who has cultivated for hundreds of years?
Anyone with eyes can see something fishy at a glance!
Therefore, it was best for Wang Xuan to leave first, rather than get entangled with Fahai any longer.
Chapter 195 Xu Xian Learns Medicine (Second Update)
Ten years have passed in the blink of an eye.
Qiantang has been prosperous since ancient times. In recent years, with the emergence of disciples of the Xuantian Holy Sect who uphold justice, there are fewer and fewer people committing crimes, making Li Gongfu's work easier and easier.
Over the years, Li Gongfu has been riding high. He has been promoted from an ordinary constable to a head constable, and his cultivation has broken through to the Innate Realm. He is a top expert in the entire Qiantang County.
Not only that, last year he also married a beautiful woman named Xu Jiaorong. The bride is very pretty and also a great homemaker; she is definitely the type of woman who is a virtuous wife and loving mother.
The only drawback is that Xu Jiaorong also has a younger brother, Xu Xian, who also needs to be supported by Li Gongfu.
But those were all minor issues. As the chief constable of Qiantang County, Li Gongfu was equivalent to the head of the county's public security bureau in later generations. His annual salary and subsidies were substantial, and he could easily support his brother-in-law.
After he returned home that day, Xu Jiaorong said to Li Gongfu with a worried expression, "Gongfu, my son Hanwen was scolded by the teacher at the school again today."
Upon hearing this, Li Gongfu was at a loss for words.
Although he listened to Xu Jiaorong's advice and sent Xu Xian to study at a private school, his brother-in-law didn't seem to be cut out for studying.
Having studied for over a year, Xu Xian is now completely ignorant of poetry and classical texts. He often daydreams and sleeps during class, and has been scolded by the academy's teachers many times.
How could Li Gongfu possibly answer that? He couldn't very well tell his wife, "Your brother is really not cut out for studying; let him come home and herd cattle."
Just as Li Gongfu was feeling somewhat embarrassed, a handsome young man of sixteen or seventeen years old walked over and stammered, "Sister, brother-in-law, I've thought about this carefully these past few days and I've realized that I'm really not cut out for studying. I won't be going to the academy anymore."
Needless to say, this handsome young man was none other than Xu Xian. Although Xu Xian was neither good at literature nor martial arts, he was indeed very handsome, much better than the pretty boys Wang Xuan had seen in his previous life.
No wonder Lady White Snake was also captivated by this handsome young man, and was willing to give up the opportunity to become an immortal for him.
As soon as the pretty boy Xu Xian expressed his opinion, his sister Xu Jiaorong rushed over angrily, grabbed his ear, and scolded, "I raised you with so much difficulty, do you know how hard it was? Now that you finally have the opportunity to study, you don't know how to cherish it. I'm counting on you to bring honor to our Xu family!"
Xu Xian screamed and immediately begged for mercy.
Li Gongfu quickly stepped forward to persuade her, which temporarily calmed Xu Jiaorong down.
“My lady, don’t be angry. Let’s hear what Hanwen has to say first.” Li Gongfu said earnestly, “Hanwen seems to have his own ideas. After all, this is a matter of his life, and we can’t force him to make a decision.”
"Fine, my Hanwen really isn't cut out for studying!" Xu Jiaorong said angrily, "Just tell me what's on your mind."
As the saying goes, "No one knows a son better than his father." Xu Xian's parents died early, and Xu Jiaorong raised him all by herself. As his older sister, she played a role no less important than her parents, and naturally knew her younger brother very well.
Xu Jiaorong had long realized that Xu Xian was not suited for studying, but she still held onto a sliver of hope that he would suddenly have an epiphany.
When Xu Xian saw that his sister was finally willing to listen to his advice, he immediately became radiant and said confidently, "As the saying goes, if one cannot be a good prime minister, then one can be a good doctor!"
“I, Xu Hanwen, am not cut out for studying. Entering the court through the imperial examination is not an option, and I could never become a good prime minister. But I do have some talent in medicine. A classmate of mine owns a pharmacy. I borrowed a medical book from him and studied it on my own for a few days. I quickly figured out a lot of pharmacology.”
"What? You actually have a talent for studying medicine?" Xu Jiaorong was somewhat surprised upon hearing this, but she did not object.
Doctors held a relatively high status in ancient society. After all, everyone gets a fever or a cold sometimes and relies on doctors to treat them!
Especially those renowned doctors with superb medical skills, even high-ranking officials and nobles would treat them with great respect.
"Gongfu, do you think this is reliable?" Xu Jiaorong hesitated for a long time before finally looking at Li Gongfu.
Li Gongfu is now considered a prominent figure in the entire Qiantang County. His insight and knowledge are naturally far superior to Xu Jiaorong's. Therefore, when important matters arise, Xu Jiaorong always lets Li Gongfu make the decisions.
“Since Hanwen wants to study medicine, that’s certainly a good thing!” Li Gongfu first affirmed Xu Xian’s idea, and then thought about finding a suitable place for his brother-in-law to study medicine.
"Since Hanwen wants to study medicine, he can't just settle for anything and find any small clinic to learn from. He should go to Baicaotang in the county town!"
The so-called Baicaotang is a medical clinic established by the outer disciples of the Xuantian Holy Sect. It has now developed into the largest medical clinic in Qiantang County. Even the county magistrate would go to Baicaotang to see a doctor when he was sick.
When Xu Jiaorong heard that Li Gongfu was going to arrange for Xu Xian to study medicine at Baicaotang, a smile immediately appeared on her face. Clearly, she was extremely satisfied with this arrangement; studying medicine at Baicaotang was a good way out.
If Xu Xian could become the resident physician at Baicaotang, he could easily earn several dozen taels of silver a month, enough to support his family, and even save some money to buy several dozen acres of land, becoming a wealthy landowner...
Since his elder sister and brother-in-law had made their decision, Xu Xian naturally had no reason to object. Moreover, he had long heard of the reputation of Baicaotang and had long yearned to go there. Now that he had the opportunity to study medicine at Baicaotang, he was overjoyed.
Nothing happened that night. Early the next morning, Li Gongfu took Xu Xian out to Baicaotang to deliver a visiting card.
The owners of Baicaotang were all outer disciples of the Xuantian Holy Sect, and Li Gongfu was also an outer disciple of the Xuantian Holy Sect. In terms of status, he was their senior brother, so naturally no one was foolish enough to jump out and stop them.
After the handover and registration process, Xu Xian became an apprentice at Baicaotang, learning pharmacology from Doctor Zhao and helping with chores.
When Xu Xian officially began his medical studies, he realized that learning medicine was not as simple as he had imagined.
He was initially very confident, believing that he had an exceptional talent for medicine and that he could learn a great deal by studying a medical book on his own.
However, it turned out he was overthinking it.
Xu Xian did have some talent for medicine, but he was only slightly better than the average person; at best, he was a rare genius.
Chapter 196 Dual Cultivation of Medicine and Martial Arts (Third Update)
"I came here to learn medicine, but can someone tell me what's with this horse stance?" Xu Xian and several apprentices were practicing the horse stance together, his handsome face now filled with despair.
This was completely different from what he had imagined about studying medicine. Isn't being a doctor an easy profession? Why would he need to practice martial arts?
Practicing martial arts requires strengthening one's muscles and bones, especially the initial stage of foundation building, which is extremely arduous and countless times more difficult than studying in a school!
If he had known this would happen, Xu Xian wouldn't have been in such a hurry to escape from the school. Studying is still the best thing to do!
“You guys, don’t slack off. I’m doing this for your own good!” a man who looked to be about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old said to Xu Xian and the others.
This man's surname is Zhao, and everyone calls him Doctor Zhao. Doctor Zhao is also an outer disciple of the Xuantian Holy Sect. He learned medical skills in the sect, and he came to the Hundred Herbs Hall to treat patients in order to practice and accumulate more medical experience.
Xu Xian, relying on his brother-in-law being Li Gongfu, didn't have much respect for Doctor Zhao. He finally couldn't help but complain, "Doctor Zhao, we're here to learn medicine, so why do we have to practice martial arts too?"
This question puzzled not only Xu Xian, but also the other apprentices present.
Doctor Zhao gave Xu Xian a meaningful look and said calmly, "There are so many people in the world who study medicine, so why is it that our Baicaotang has been able to rise to prominence in such a short time and become famous in more than a dozen surrounding prefectures and counties?"
"There's a reason for that. Our Baicaotang's medicine is unique, as it follows the path of cultivating both medicine and martial arts, which is very different from ordinary doctors!"
"Dual cultivation of medicine and martial arts?" Xu Xian asked, puzzled. "Isn't it better to focus on learning medicine? Can martial arts possibly play a role in treating patients?"
"Why not?" Doctor Zhao said proudly, "Our Baicaotang's medical skills come from the Xuantian Holy Sect. Once you've mastered the basics of martial arts, you can generate true qi. Innate true qi can cure all diseases!"
"If you attach your true energy to the golden needles, the effect of acupuncture will be greatly enhanced..."
Doctor Zhao rattled off a long string of words, leaving Xu Xian dumbfounded. He had no idea that martial arts could be used in such a way.
The medical skills of Baicaotang are indeed unique, quite different from other medical clinics, and simply unheard of!
No matter how dissatisfied Xu Xian was, he could only obediently practice martial arts, exhausting himself every day.
Although Doctor Zhao gave Xu Xian extra attention out of respect for Li Gongfu, he would never give Xu Xian a chance to slack off. If Xu Xian wasn't serious when practicing martial arts, he would inevitably be punished.
Time passed day by day, and Xu Xian studied medicine and martial arts at the same time, embarking on the path of cultivating both medicine and martial arts.
Don't underestimate Xu Xian just because he's a pretty boy and can't endure hardship. He is, after all, the protagonist of the Legend of the White Snake. He not only has exceptional talent but also great fortune.
In the original story, Xu Xian cultivated at Jinshan Temple for twenty years before becoming an immortal along with Bai Suzhen!
Although Xu Xian was able to ascend to immortality because of his wife and children, it also shows that he had extraordinary talent.
The physician Zhao, who taught Xu Xian martial arts, is the most qualified to speak on this matter. Xu Xian only spent half a month going from an ordinary person with no martial arts skills to the first level of the Acquired Realm. A year later, Xu Xian had reached the Perfect Acquired Realm, no less skilled than Physician Zhao.
"Senior Brother Li, your brother-in-law is truly a martial arts prodigy, a rare talent in the world. We can't let him be wasted. We should recommend him to the Xuan Tian Holy Sect to learn even more advanced martial arts!" Doctor Zhao directly called over Li Gongfu and suggested to him with burning eyes.
Li Gongfu felt honored to have his brother-in-law praised, and said with great joy, "I never expected Hanwen to have such a good talent for martial arts. It's time to recommend him to the Xuantian Holy Sect to become a disciple. We can't let his talent be buried here!"
Li Gongfu also had his own ulterior motives. Over the past ten years, the Xuantian Holy Sect had grown into a behemoth with hundreds of disciples at the Innate Realm. Li Gongfu was just an inconspicuous member among them.
With the talent Xu Xian has shown so far, as long as he joins the Xuan Tian Holy Sect, he will definitely be accepted as a disciple by the sect leader, and there is even a great chance that he will become an inner disciple directly!
With a powerful brother-in-law protecting him, Li Gongfu can finally regain his authority within the Xuantian Holy Sect...
When they told Xu Xian about their plan, he did not refuse.
Perhaps at the beginning, Xu Xian was resistant to practicing martial arts because it was too tiring, and he couldn't bear so much hardship.
But as he practiced, Xu Xian gradually discovered that he had an extraordinary talent for martial arts, and that one day of his training was equivalent to a month of training for others!
Xu Xian lost both his parents when he was young, so it's understandable that he felt inferior. Later, he got a brother-in-law named Li Gongfu, which made his life a little better, and he even had the opportunity to study at an academy. However, Xu Xian was still a poor student and was just an object of ridicule for others.
Now, Xu Xian suddenly discovers that he has martial arts talent far beyond that of ordinary people. His vanity is satisfied like never before, and he gradually falls in love with practicing martial arts.
Now that he has the opportunity to study at the Xuantian Holy Sect and learn more advanced martial arts, Xu Xuan naturally wouldn't refuse.
Thus, eleven years after Wang Xuan arrived in this world, he finally met Xu Xian, the male protagonist of the Legend of the White Snake world.
Wang Xuan looked at Xu Xian calmly, a golden light flashing deep in his pupils as he used his Eternal Divine Eye to examine Xu Xian's fortune.
Upon looking at him, he saw a purple aura of destiny rising from above Xu Xian's head, shining brightly alongside the countless stars, transforming into a starry sky that swirled around the purple aura.
Not only that, but the purple aura at the top of his body descended and transformed into three layers of aura canopies!
"Good heavens, Xu Xian's destiny is truly outrageously powerful, far surpassing even Dong Zhuo in the mythical Three Kingdoms world! If we were to make a comparison, he should be on par with Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty in the mythical Three Kingdoms world!" Wang Xuan was startled when he saw such destiny.
Although the world of Legend of the White Snake is of a higher level than the world of Mythical Three Kingdoms, there are definitely not many people with this kind of luck. At most, there will be no more than ten. Each one of them is a big shot comparable to the martial arts god and demon realm!
"No wonder Fahai tried so hard to take Xu Xian as his disciple. It seems that Xu Xian is the reincarnation of a top expert!" In a flash, Wang Xuan figured something out.
Chapter 197 The Great Emperor of the Boundless Heaven
"Xu Xian's innate destiny connects with heaven and earth, forming a triple canopy of destiny that echoes the countless stars, faintly transforming into a star map. This kind of aura is supreme and noble, corresponding to the Lord of the Stars, the Great Emperor of the Central Heaven, the Limitless Purple Star!"
Wang Xuan took a deep breath. After observing for so long with his Eternal Divine Eye, he finally figured out Xu Xian's origins. He was most likely the reincarnation of the Ziwei Emperor!
When talking about the Ziwei Emperor, one cannot help but mention the Six Emperors in Eastern mythology.
What are the "Six Emperors"? The Six Emperors are the Jade Emperor, the Western Taiji Heavenly Emperor (also known as the Gouchen Emperor or the Zhenwu Emperor), the Northern Pole Central Heaven Ziwei Emperor, the Southern Pole Longevity Emperor, the Eastern Pole Qinghua Emperor, and the Empress Earth Goddess who follows the laws of Heaven.
Strictly speaking, the Ziwei Emperor is on the same level as the Jade Emperor, both being the supreme rulers of the Heavenly Court!