Divine Level Witch Doctor

After Zhao Yuan regrouped with Liu Zhu, Lin Xue, and the others, the group chatted as they walked out of the hotel.

”Where should we go?” Yang Zi asked excitedly. She was always the most enthusiastic one whenever there was a group activity.

Wang Rongfeng said, ”Didn’t Third Bro say he wanted duck blood and vermicelli soup? I found a famous old restaurant online. Should we go try it?”

Yang Zi turned to him in astonishment. ”We just ate, and now we’re going for duck blood and vermicelli soup? Aren’t you guys worried about being stuffed? Oh, right, why do I get the feeling you three are eating more and more lately, almost catching up to Zhao Yuan? Does hanging around Zhao Yuan for too long make your appetite grow too? Goodness, we’d better stay away from him then. I don’t want to turn into a glutton! Unless, of course, you can eat a ton without gaining weight!”

Liu Zhu, Wang Rongfeng, and Wu Yan exchanged a knowing smile.

Their appetites had grown because they were cultivating the Four Saints Technique with Zhao Yuan.

The Four Saints Technique was truly miraculous. They had only been cultivating for a short time, but their physical fitness was soaring, making them countless times stronger than before. This was especially true for their abs. Previously, among the three of them, only Liu Zhu had faint abdominal muscles, while Wang Rongfeng and Wu Yan just had a gut. But now, if they lifted their shirts, you could see solid muscle! It wasn’t a six-pack yet, but it wasn’t far off.

”Jinling was the capital of ten dynasties. The antique markets here are famous. I’d like to go take a look,” Zhao Yuan said.

”Antiques? Since when were you interested in that stuff?” Liu Zhu asked, surprised.

Yang Zi also chimed in, ”I heard the antiques business is a murky world. If you’re not a real expert, it’s easy to buy fakes. Zhao Yuan, you’ve worked hard to save up some money. Don’t go blowing it all on this.”

The group only knew that Zhao Yuan had recently earned some money and was better off than before. They had no idea he had partnered with Fang Yi to open a pharmaceutical factory and had made a fortune from the Soul-Stabilizing Incense.

Zhao Yuan was touched by his friends’ concern. He smiled and said, ”Don’t worry, I’m just going to look around and soak in some of the culture. I won’t be buying anything rashly.”

’In truth, he knew nothing about antiques. He just wanted to browse and see if he could find any items that contained Qi, preferably some Qi-containing Jade.’

’Although he had placed a lock in Zhao Dezhu’s mind, he couldn’t guarantee that some Jinling Zhao Clan Members wouldn’t go behind Zhao Dezhu’s back to take revenge.’

’He wasn’t afraid of such petty people, but what if they didn’t target him and went after his friends instead? The best solution was to make a Protective Talisman for Liu Zhu, Lin Xue, and the others.’

The Protective Talisman had just appeared on the Information Leaf.

The medical contest against the Jinling Zhao Family, broadcast live online and reported by the media, had spread far and wide, bringing Zhao Yuan a huge wave of Wish Power! It had caused two new items to appear on the Information Leaf all at once.

One was the Protective Talisman made from Jade.

According to the description on the Information Leaf, this type of Protective Talisman could safeguard its wearer, shielding them from disasters and evil influences. Its effect was far superior to the Exorcism Talisman, as the Exorcism Talisman’s main purpose was to ward off evil, not provide protection.

But as the saying goes, you can’t make bricks without straw.

To make the Protective Talismans, he needed Qi-containing Jade, which was why Zhao Yuan wanted to check out the antique markets in Jinling.

The other new item that appeared on the Information Leaf was a method for crafting a set of surgical tools.

This included scalpels, forceps, scissors, and more, with designs different from the instruments used in modern clinical surgery, because they were all traditional surgical tools from Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Many people have the misconception that Traditional Chinese Medicine has no surgery. But in fact, as early as the Warring States Period, the Divine Doctor Bian Que was already performing surgical procedures. And during the Three Kingdoms Period, Hua Tuo invented Cannabis Boiling Powder, which he used as an anesthetic for surgical patients, greatly alleviating their pain during operations.

Furthermore, to treat Cao Cao’s chronic headaches, Hua Tuo proposed performing a craniotomy. From a modern perspective, Cao Cao’s headaches were likely caused by something like an intracranial hematoma. Although performing a craniotomy was extremely risky given the medical conditions of the time, it was the correct course of treatment. Unfortunately, the suspicious Cao Cao believed Hua Tuo was trying to assassinate him and had him executed.

Although the Information Leaf didn’t provide any dazzling descriptions of this set of TCM surgical tools, judging by the effects of the Golden Nine Needles, this set of instruments would undoubtedly be of immense benefit to surgical outcomes. If he could gather the materials and craft a set, it would be all benefit and no harm.

However, one thing left Zhao Yuan speechless: the TCM surgical tools had appeared, but the knowledge of Traditional Chinese Surgery was nowhere to be found. ’Even if I craft the gear, I can’t use it. How frustrating!’

Although the group didn’t know Zhao Yuan’s real reason for visiting the antique market, they were used to going along with his suggestions, so they all agreed to go have a look.

”I’ve never been to an antique market before,” Luo Dan said, her eyes shining with anticipation.

”Me neither. I’ll get to broaden my horizons with Zhao Yuan today,” Qi Xia said with a smile, adjusting her glasses.

Liu Zhu and Wang Rongfeng wouldn’t miss such a good opportunity. They spoke almost in unison, ”If you see anything you like later, just tell me. I’ll buy it for you!”

Yang Zi couldn’t help but laugh and tease, ”You two sound like such big shots! But you’d better think this through. We’re going to an antique market, not a jewelry store. What if Little Xiaxia and Xiaodandan pick out an antique that costs tens or even hundreds of thousands? Can you afford that?”

The two of them were instantly dumbfounded. ”Holy crap, they’re that expensive?”

Yang Zi said confidently, ”Of course! You think you can find cheap antiques?”

It was Zhao Yuan who, loyal as ever, came to their rescue with a smile. ”Don’t let her scare you. There are antiques that cost tens or hundreds of thousands, but there are also little trinkets for a few hundred.”

Qi Xia and Luo Dan also said, ”We’re just going to look. We don’t plan on buying anything.”

Only then did Liu Zhu and Wang Rongfeng breathe a sigh of relief.

Laughing and joking, the group took a taxi to the Confucius Temple area, where the antique market was not only famous but also massive.

Once inside, Liu Zhu, Lin Xue, and the others were dazzled by the vast array of antiques and Jade Artifacts. They chattered nonstop, finding this item novel and that one interesting.

Zhao Yuan, in contrast, was much calmer. While chatting with them, he activated his Qi Observation Technique and quickly scanned the antiques and Jade Artifacts.

Zhao Yuan had browsed through most of the antique market with no luck. Just as he was starting to feel discouraged, the White Cat that had come with them suddenly bolted as if it had gone mad, sprinting deeper into the market.