he Seven-star Ghost Sealing Flag in Master Li’s hand, Xiao Yu had always been curious. Based on observations, this flag couldn’t be older than two hundred years and yet it was crafted even after a gre...Chapter 599: Class (3)

Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, none of the students moved. After a while, only a few people packed up their belongings and left.

To copy something stroke by stroke until it is memorized That would mean they are not just studying but also seeking self-torture! Moreover, they were never very interested in traditional Chinese medicine to begin with; most of what they learned over the past two years was Western medicine.

In their view, mastering Western medicine was enough. Whether or not they studied traditional Chinese medicine didn't matter much. Of course, if Xiao Yu merely lectured, they wouldn’t mind listening in, but now he was making them write things stroke by stroke which made them very unwilling to continue.

Therefore, after a moment of hesitation, everyone left except for about thirty people. However, Xiao Yu didn't look the least bit disheartened.

If someone couldn't even be patient enough to do this in traditional Chinese medicine, they wouldn’t achieve much anyway. It would be better if these students did not learn anything at all than to become half-baked practitioners.

Those who don't study won't harm anyone; when treating patients, they'd simply prescribe Western medicine without any major issues arising. But if someone becomes a half-baked practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine and prescribes the wrong herbs due to lack of proper knowledge, it could result in fatal consequences.

"Teacher, do you know The Song of Decoctions by heart" After everyone left, one female student sitting up front curiously asked Xiao Yu.

This girl was from the traditional Chinese medicine team that lost during a previous debate. Since their school didn’t particularly emphasize traditional Chinese medicine before, they only prepared based on textbooks and some materials. As a result, even though they tried hard, they were still defeated thoroughly.

Everyone participating in the debate had competitive spirits, which is why they attended class when they heard that someone teaching traditional Chinese medicine would be lecturing at their school.

The students who participated in the debate were already in their third year. Although Xiao Yu hadn't graduated yet after entering the university, none of them had seen him before since he was practically invisible except on the basketball court.

When this female student asked her question, Xiao Yu simply nodded without saying anything.

The female classmate, seeing Xiao Yu nod, couldn’t help but contemplate for a moment. She then looked up at Xiao Yu again and said, "Teacher, is Traditional Chinese Medicine really effective We prepared meticulously for days during the debate, yet how did we still get thoroughly refuted by those from the Western Medicine side"

"Huhu, your knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine only scratches the surface. In some cases, you haven't even reached that level. Back then, didn’t they mention that for minor illnesses, their results would be out within an hour Yet what you don't know is that diagnosing a condition in TCM is far simpler than in Western Medicine. For simple ailments, renowned TCM experts can make a diagnosis in just one or two minutes!"

"That’s why when it comes to emergency treatment, Traditional Chinese Medicine actually has higher efficiency! But since you’ve never been exposed to the essence of TCM and your understanding is based solely on textbooks and reference materials, it's not surprising that you lost. However, losing doesn’t mean TCM isn’t effective; rather, it’s because what you learned wasn't thorough enough!"

"Furthermore, a debate is simply unsuitable for Traditional Chinese Medicine in the first place. Because TCM revolves around the Five Elements and Meridians, who among you knows what these are used for Hence, TCM was at a disadvantage during debates. But when it comes to treatment, TCM will definitely not lose to Western Medicine, if anything it’s even superior!"

“Do you think asking you to write down the formulas stroke by stroke is too much of an ask, as if I’m deliberately trying to mess with you In fact, I have no time for such antics. If it weren’t for Uncle Zhuo's request, I wouldn't be here teaching at all. Even if the school invited me, I wouldn’t come."

"Moreover, you’re all already grown up. What’s so terrible about writing a few lines You should know that since I was five years old, I started using calligraphy brushes to write down formulas on paper every day for an entire year before I could master it. So why are you complaining just because you have to copy them a few times"

Originally, Xiao Yu had only been addressing the girl, but his voice gradually rose as he glanced around at the remaining students in the classroom and spoke each word clearly.

Gazing at the attentive students now listening carefully, Xiao Yu was confident that within a few classes, ten people would be doing well to remain. If anyone managed to persist until the end, having just five or six left could already be considered quite good.

Looking at the students in front of him, Xiao Yu showed no mercy whatsoever. In his view, it was unnecessary for a lecture to be interesting or engaging to attract students' attention.

The process of learning TCM is inherently tedious and unappealing; if one relies solely on interest or finds lectures entertaining to motivate their study, there's little point in learning it at all.

To master TCM and become proficient enough to practice independently typically requires over a decade. If someone enters the field merely out of interest, how long can that interest last—through the first year The second year Or even after a decade or for one's entire lifetime

In Xiao Yu’s opinion, those who could endure this tedious and lonely process were truly suited to learn TCM. Even if their innate talent was somewhat lower, it wouldn’t matter.

The students who remained lowered their heads in shame after hearing Xiao Yu's words, taking out paper and pens to diligently copy the content repeatedly. Watching these earnestly copying students, Xiao Yu nodded silently before finding a seat for himself.

Time slowly passed; an hour quickly went by. When the bell rang, Xiao Yu announced the end of class.

When Xiao Yu declared the end of class, most students stood up to stretch their stiff wrists and walked out of the classroom.

They hadn't been this exhausted in a long time. If they wrote according to what they were accustomed to, writing for an hour wouldn't be difficult. However, Xiao Yu required them to write every stroke meticulously. After graduating from elementary school, he had never written like that again; thus, after continuously writing for an uninterrupted hour, each of them walked out with their wrists dangling.

However, they only had half an hour break time since there were two classes scheduled in the afternoon, and another class would follow soon.

Though some went outside to move around a bit, most stayed seated, flexing their wrists while occasionally chatting with those beside them!

Sitting alone at the front seat, Xiao Yu closed his eyes and quietly pondered. Several students secretly observed him; today, he seemed particularly strict and unapproachable, making it difficult for anyone to feel comfortable approaching him. Thus, none of these students dared to speak with him.

Before, whenever they had a class, as soon as the bell rang after class, they would gather around their teacher without any resistance. The pattern was predictable: male teachers would be surrounded by female students while female teachers would have male students surrounding them. Although these teachers were older in age, this behavior rarely changed.

But Xiao Yu His strict demeanor during class made everyone step back!

"Teacher, can you take a look for me I've been feeling unwell lately!" Just as Xiao Yu was lost in thought at his seat, a female student approached him with a smile on her face and said.

"Sure. Hold out your hand; let me feel your pulse." Upon hearing the girl's words, Xiao Yu opened his eyes, looked at her, then nodded in response.

Hearing their conversation, those students who initially dared not approach Xiao Yu from their seats were momentarily stunned before standing up en masse and moving towards where he was with the student seeking help.

They had long wanted to talk to Xiao Yu, but his stern demeanor kept them at bay. Now that someone else had taken the initiative, they naturally gathered around.

Hearing Xiao Yu's words, this female classmate sat beside him, extended her hand in front of him, and a sly smile appeared on her lips.

Xiao Yu didn't speak; instead, he gently placed his fingers on the girl’s wrist to take her pulse. After some time, he slightly frowned before releasing her wrist.

"Teacher, how is it What's wrong with me" Upon seeing Xiao Yu release her wrist, this classmate quickly asked him a follow-up question. However, from the hint of amusement in her eyes, she didn't seem as anxious as she appeared to be.

At that moment, Xiao Yu noticed the concealed smile in her eyes. He slightly raised his eyebrows and returned a faint smile. This kind of situation reminded him of similar instances when he was still a student, making it clear to him what their intentions were.

"Your body does have an issue; I'll write you a prescription. Go find a Chinese medicine shop and get some medication, and after taking the medicine for a few days, you will feel better!" Despite knowing their motives, Xiao Yu ignored them, maintaining his serious demeanor as he spoke to the girl.

Upon hearing Xiao Yu's words, the girl initially froze before looking at him with a dismissive expression.

"Hmph... Teacher, are you just bluffing Let me tell you, I’m in perfect health and had no illnesses when I underwent an examination recently. Seems like you're all talk! Tell me, were those two classmates who came to see you earlier your accomplices"

After hearing Xiao Yu's words, the smile faded from her eyes as she sneered at him.

Her family was also a medical household, but they specialized in Western medicine. As Xiao Yu spoke about traditional Chinese medicine, she had no intention of coming here in the first place. She only came along when dragged by another classmate. Given that their family had three generations of practicing Western medicine, she held disdain for traditional Chinese medicine and thought what Xiao Yu did was mere charlatanism. Just looking at someone could reveal menstrual cramps Even if you killed her, she wouldn't believe it...ea City."Huang Haitian said as he approached Zhang Dahai.“Sure. Where’s the address Send someone to pick him up.” Zhang Dahai nodded upon hearing this and readily agreed since it was a simple favor."D...