Thus, Xing Jiajia, this child, through reading medical books herself, became self-taught, mastering many effective prescriptions, and even learning acupuncture!
To practice acupuncture, Xing Jiajia would often prick her own body, leaving one red dot after another.
It was under her meticulous care and treatment that her mother's condition did not worsen as quickly, and she managed to persevere for several years.
However, in the end, Xing Jiajia's mother could not hold on. Six months ago, she passed away, leaving behind a pitiable child orphaned.
Later, this child was adopted by an orphanage under the banner of Yan Yu Ge.
Qiu Hong quickly noticed the child's uniqueness. Although only eleven years old, she was far more intelligent and sensible than children her age.
What surprised Qiu Hong even more was that this child understood medicine, specifically traditional Chinese medicine.
At such a young age, she knew the properties of most Chinese herbs and some common prescriptions and herbal combinations.
Even more astonishingly, this child knew acupuncture, and her ability to locate acupoints and insert needles was quite proficient.
Qiu Hong had seen children as young as this mastering such medical skills before; when Ling Tian was this age, his medical skills were even more advanced.
However, Ling Tian's medical skills were guided by renowned masters like He Ming of the Medical Saint Palace and Immortal Master Dao Yuan.
As for Xing Jiajia, she was self-taught through books. Besides requiring astonishing effort, this also indicated extraordinary talent.
Qiu Hong felt that such a promising talent had great potential to become a renowned physician, so she brought her to Ling Tian.
Furthermore, she also missed Ling Tian a bit.
Ling Tian looked at the little girl, very surprised. Within her small frame, she contained a strong will and immense power.
"Jiajia, do you want to study medicine?" Ling Tian asked.
Ling Tian was well aware that the path of medicine was not smooth. Learning medicine was a very arduous undertaking. Once one chose this path, it meant dedication and sacrifice.
From the moment a doctor chooses this path, they are constantly learning and improving themselves.
They also have to face misunderstandings from patients, and even accusations.
Unexpectedly, the little one nodded without hesitation.
"Yes, I am willing to become a doctor, a doctor who saves lives and heals the wounded!
If, if only I had possessed more advanced medical skills back then, my mother wouldn't have died..."
As the little girl spoke, tears streamed down her face, and Qiu Hong and Wang Bingxia were also moved to tears.
Ling Tian looked at Xing Jiajia before him. Through his observation of her aura, he could tell her determination was genuine and sincere.
Finally, Ling Tian nodded.
"Alright, then I will take you as my disciple. But let me be clear, if you want to be my disciple, you must act the part!"
As Ling Tian said this, the little girl suddenly knelt down with a thud, repeatedly kowtowing, "Please teach me, Master!"
Ling Tian accepted the little girl's kowtow with great composure. This was a rule, a procedure.
Having taken a disciple, one must be responsible for them, not only teaching them how to save lives but also how to be a good person.
In ancient times, in all professions, upon becoming an apprentice, one had to work for the master for three years without pay to repay the kindness of instruction.
Similarly, if a master only took benefits without imparting their skills to the apprentice, they would be scorned.
At this moment, a thought flashed through Ling Tian's mind, and a jade pendant strung on a red cord appeared in his hand.
Ling Tian stood up, personally stepped forward, and helped the thin and small Xing Jiajia up. Then, Ling Tian personally placed the jade pendant around the little girl's neck.
This was a piece of fine mutton-fat jade, its texture crystal clear. The entire piece of jade was like milky white glass, clearly valuable at first glance.
Furthermore, a delicate spirit-gathering formation was drawn on this jade pendant.
"Here, Jiajia, this is a gift from your master!
You must wear this jade every day. Don't underestimate this jade pendant; it can improve your physique and make your cultivation twice as effective."
"Yes, Master!" Xing Jiajia nodded obediently.
Seeing that Xing Jiajia was not surprised by the mention of cultivation, Ling Tian turned to look at Qiu Hong.
"Sister Qiu Hong, did you teach Jiajia martial arts?"
Qiu Hong nodded. "I didn't teach her anything else, only some internal cultivation techniques.
You mentioned that your medical skills require the aid of internal cultivation, and internal cultivation must be practiced from a young age.
I feel it's a bit late for Jiajia to start practicing at her age..." Qiu Hong said with some regret.
"Then what internal cultivation did you teach her?"
"The Su Nu Jing, Ling Tian, you should know it."
Ling Tian nodded. The Su Nu Jing, in fact, originated from Taoism. Thousands of years ago, a female Taoist priestess had a profound understanding of Taoist internal cultivation techniques and the theory of internal alchemy.
She dedicated almost her entire life to finally creating this cultivation method suitable for women, the Su Nu Jing.
"Good, this set of internal cultivation is very suitable for Xing Jiajia."
Although there were many internal cultivation techniques that were much more powerful and faster, this particular method was indeed the most fitting for Xing Jiajia.
After several rounds of wine and tasting various dishes, Wang Bingxia personally drove Ling Tian and the others to Xing Jiajia's current residence to help the child move.
The child did not have much luggage, only a small amount of clothing. Although there were no patches, they were washed until they were somewhat faded.
However, among her belongings, the most numerous were medical books. It was evident that many of these books were even sourced from second-hand book stalls.
These books were quite worn from Xing Jiajia's constant reading, and she had made extensive annotations within them, demonstrating her focus and diligence in learning medicine.
Her companions at the orphanage came out to bid her farewell upon hearing that Xing Jiajia was leaving. They looked at Xing Jiajia with great envy.
This meant she would have her own home and a happy future, which was far more meaningful than the cold orphanage.
After finally bidding farewell to her companions, Xing Jiajia walked towards Wang Bingxia's car.
Just then, from the wall of the orphanage, a yellowish figure ran towards Xing Jiajia.
Ling Tian saw it was a small yellow dog, not yet a year old, about the size of a small stool.
The puppy came to Xing Jiajia's side and kept rubbing against her legs, its expression as if it knew Xing Jiajia was leaving and was reluctant to part.
Wang Bingxia also found the puppy adorable.
"Wow, Jiajia, this puppy is so cute."
"Mistress, this little fellow's name is Bench. It's a stray dog. I saved a little food every day to feed it. The little fellow is very smart!"