Could it be that I was mistaken yesterday?
Looking at Lu Qing, who had an innocent expression on his face, Old Doctor Chen doubted his own medical skills for the first time.
However, he quickly dismissed this thought from his mind.
He had confidence in his medical expertise.
Yesterday, Lu Qing was indeed critically ill; there was no way he could have misdiagnosed that.
As for why Lu Qing could recover overnight, there must be some mystery behind it.
But this mystery was beyond his comprehension.
Old Doctor Chen pondered deeply but still couldn't figure it out.
In the end, he could only attribute it to Lu Qing’s good fortune and that his destiny wasn't meant to end.
At the same time, he lamented that his medical skills were not advanced enough to uncover the many secrets of the human body.If he had the abilities of a grand master, able to see through every detail, he might have discovered how Lu Qing recovered.
Thinking of this, Old Doctor Chen looked at Lu Qing and suddenly said:
"Lu Qing, although your illness has improved, your body is still somewhat weak. Starting tomorrow, come to me every three days. I'll give you acupuncture to strengthen your vitality."
Before Lu Qing could speak, Uncle Zhang, who was standing by, was already overjoyed.
"Lu Qing, thank Old Doctor Chen quickly. He seldom gives acupuncture to anyone!"
Lu Qing hesitated: "But I have nothing at home now and cannot afford the medical fees."
"You don’t need to pay," Old Doctor Chen said. "Your illness improved in a peculiar way, and there might still be hidden dangers that I can't diagnose. Acupuncture will help me verify some medical theories, which will also benefit me."
Seeing that Old Doctor Chen insisted, Lu Qing could only thank him: "Thank you very much, Grandpa Chen."
He was actually worried about not having a chance to get close to Old Doctor Chen. Now, this gave him a reason.
As for how his illness got better, to be honest, he wasn't sure himself.
Maybe it was cured when his memories merged.
Or perhaps it was healed by some strange power within him.
In any case, he didn't think Old Doctor Chen would be able to diagnose it.
Moreover, he didn't sense any malice from the old doctor. With his abilities, he was quite confident in his safety.
Since that was the case, having a highly skilled doctor help him recuperate was something he gladly accepted.
Seeing Lu Qing agree, Old Doctor Chen also smiled.
He had devoted his life to medicine and rarely encountered a case he couldn't understand. This made him curious about Lu Qing's body.
For him, helping Lu Qing recover was a simple task.
If it could bring him some medical insights, he would be happy.
"Then I'll head back now. Remember to come for acupuncture tomorrow morning."
After meeting Lu Qing, Old Doctor Chen was ready to leave.
The herbs he collected today needed to be dried in time, or they wouldn't be ready for the distinguished patient.
"Grandpa Chen, Uncle Zhang, wait a moment!"
Seeing the two elders about to leave, Lu Qing quickly got up, ran into the kitchen, and brought out two bowls of small fish.
"Grandpa Chen, Uncle Zhang, I caught these fish this morning. Please take some home and try them if you don't mind."
Uncle Zhang looked at the two bowls of small fish. "When I returned earlier, I heard the villagers talking about your fishing. Lu Qing, is this method of using earthworms to fish something your father left behind?"
"Yes, my father mentioned it to me before."
Lu Qing had become quite adept at using this explanation.
"You... fool!" Unexpectedly, Uncle Zhang was somewhat distressed, "Since it's a method your father left behind, you should keep it a secret. How could you tell everyone in the village? If they all go fishing and catch all the fish in the river, what will you and Xiao Yan eat in the future?"
"It’s alright, Uncle Zhang. As long as I’m here, Xiao Yan won’t go hungry," Lu Qing said nonchalantly.
Fishing wasn't that simple. If knowing just one bait could always guarantee a catch, there wouldn't have been so many empty-handed anglers in his previous life.
Moreover, he understood nature's resilience.
Relying on wild fishing alone couldn't possibly deplete the river's fish.
But Uncle Zhang couldn't possibly know these things.
Seeing Lu Qing's indifferent attitude, he was both anxious and helpless.
In the end, he could only sigh, "You will understand after you suffer a loss."
Old Doctor Chen, on the other hand, didn't comment on this matter.
To him, these were trivial issues not worth his concern.
He was, however, quite pleased with the fish Lu Qing offered.
He was well aware of the Lu family's current situation.
These small fish were probably the only valuable things Lu Qing could offer, perhaps even his and his sister's food for the next few days.
Yet he gave them without hesitation.
This showed that Lu Qing was a grateful child.
No one could dislike such a young man.
Therefore, Old Doctor Chen did not decline Lu Qing’s gift.
Even Uncle Zhang, wanting Lu Qing to feel a sense of loss, deliberately took the other bowl of fish.
After seeing the two elders off and watching them walk away, Lu Qing returned to the house.
Confirming that no one was around, he let out a deep sigh of relief, his heart pounding.
What seemed like a mundane event had put him on edge several times.
On one hand, he feared exposing that he wasn't the original Lu Qing.
On the other hand, the information revealed by Old Doctor Chen had shocked him.
Fortunately, the idea of soul fusion and rebirth was too mystical for anyone to consider.
With the original Lu Qing's memories and his deliberate concealment, he maintained his composure and didn't reveal anything.
Having passed this hurdle, his identity was more secure.
He believed that in a few more days, even if his personality changed, no one would suspect he wasn’t the original Lu Qing.
After all, a young person's personality is naturally capricious. He had experienced the trauma of losing his parents and had come back from the brink of death. A change in personality was entirely normal.
So, although the sudden visit from Old Doctor Chen and Uncle Zhang caught him off guard, it also provided him with an opportunity.
The information revealed by Old Doctor Chen made Lu Qing realize that his previous assumptions about this world might be wrong.
He initially thought he was in a world similar to ancient China, where people were just ordinary like him.
But just now, he saw something beyond common sense in Old Doctor Chen.
Cultivation, Qi practice, realms... these were elements of those fantastical martial arts worlds where people could perform extraordinary feats.
Could it be that he had crossed into such a world?
Lu Qing's emotions became complex.
There was fear, confusion, and a sense of anticipation.