Leaving the tranquil and secluded mountains, as he stepped back into the bustling and vibrant city, a sense of disorientation washed over Su Mu.
The towering skyscrapers, the throngs of people in the streets, and the ceaseless flow of vehicles all stood in stark contrast to the serenity he had experienced in the deep mountains.
At this moment, his heart was filled with deep gratitude for Hua Li.
It was Hua Li's careful guidance and instruction that had given him a clearer and more defined understanding of the Medical Path he sought to pursue.
With summer vacation in full swing, Su Mu returned home, dragging his slightly weary body into the warmth of his family abode.
When his parents saw his travel-worn appearance, their hearts were filled with both concern and uncontainable pride.
His mother hurried over, her face etched with worry as she inquired about his various experiences while away.
In response to his mother’s attentive care, Su Mu smiled and recounted some interesting and fun stories, deliberately omitting any mention of the dangers he faced in the mountains or the extraordinary encounters he had, not wanting to cause his parents any undue worry.
At that moment, his father spoke slowly, “Mu Er, as graduation approaches, it’s time to seriously consider your future path.”
His father’s expression was solemn, and his tone carried a weighty significance. “You have always shown a strong interest in medicine, and as your parents, we fully support your choice. But you must understand that the path of medicine is long and fraught with challenges. Have you truly thought this through?”
Hearing his father's words, Su Mu nodded without hesitation. His clear and bright eyes sparkled with unwavering determination as he replied earnestly, “Dad, Mom, please don’t worry! I have thought it through very clearly. Indeed, I deeply love the field of medicine and wish to use my skills to help those in need. However, after my experiences and reflections during this time, I now hope to inherit my grandfather's legacy and delve deeply into the practice of Daoist Physician techniques.”
“I want to learn at our family clinic during the summer vacation.”
His parents exchanged surprised glances.
Su Mu had previously been a staunch atheist, always emphasizing science and insisting that one should not indulge in superstitions in this scientific age.
But now, his sudden and dramatic change is truly baffling!
In the past, when his grandfather was still alive, he had earnestly advised him to learn the art of Daoist Physician. However, at that time, Su Mu had shown great reluctance and even harbored some resistance deep within.
Yet at this moment, he actually took the initiative to express his desire to study this path, leaving everyone utterly perplexed.
What’s even more noteworthy is that the medical clinic run by their family primarily focuses on traditional Chinese medicine, rather than the mysterious Daoist Physician!
Faced with such an unusual son, his mother widened her eyes in disbelief and asked with a trembling voice, “Mu Er, are you… really serious?”
Su Mu took a deep breath, calming himself slightly before slowly explaining, “Mom, in the past, I was indeed young and ignorant, blindly thinking that Daoist Physician was nothing but some ethereal and baseless nonsense.
However, during my recent travels, I encountered many unexpected events and came across a wealth of new knowledge. It is these invaluable experiences that have given me a new understanding of Daoist Physician.
After thorough exploration, I realized that Daoist Physician is far from the superstitious and absurd claims people often make; on the contrary, it contains countless profound philosophies and extraordinary wisdom.
Moreover, there are many connections and integrations between it and modern medicine as well as our family’s long-standing traditional Chinese medicine.
Furthermore, since grandfather has passed away, how could his exceptional medical skills be allowed to fade away from this world?
Therefore, I wish to do my utmost to merge the essence of his Daoist Physician with your and Dad’s medical practices to complement each other and promote our family’s medical legacy!”
His father furrowed his brows slightly. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke up, “My child, your grandfather’s medical skills were indeed remarkable! In his time, countless difficult ailments were cured by him.
If we could integrate the Daoist Physician techniques he excelled in with our current practice of traditional Chinese medicine, it would indeed allow us to complement each other and achieve even greater results.”
However, the study of Daoist Physician is an extremely profound and extensive discipline, and it is not easy to learn.
If you truly wish to pursue it, we as your parents will certainly support you wholeheartedly. But you must be mentally prepared; the learning process will undoubtedly involve hardships and challenges."
Upon hearing his father's words, Su Mu nodded seriously, his gaze resolute as he replied, "Mom, Dad, please rest assured!
I will dedicate myself to studying with all my might and will never let you down with your earnest expectations.
Moreover, I plan to cleverly combine Daoist Physician with Traditional Chinese Medicine and modern medicine, so that I can provide high-quality medical services to those who suffer from ailments."
Seeing their determined son before them, the parents exchanged glances, a hint of relief reflected in their eyes.
They silently marveled at how their child had finally come into his own, truly understanding and maturing into adulthood.
The next morning, sunlight filtered through the thin clouds, gently cascading down onto the earth.
Su Mu, carrying the precious Snow Lotus Essence he received from Hua Li, walked briskly and confidently toward his family's clinic. Along the way, he felt both excited and nervous, fully aware that starting today, he would embark on a journey of learning Daoist Physician filled with hardships yet brimming with infinite possibilities.
For Su Mu, this was undoubtedly a significant new challenge as well as a rare opportunity.
He would use his effort and sweat to explore the mysteries of Daoist Physician, inherit his grandfather's medical skills, and integrate them with his parents' Traditional Chinese Medicine to carry on and elevate the legacy.
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