Luo Hanxiang and Yun Yan felt as if they had lost their beloved treasures when Xia Feng announced he was leaving.
A void opened up in their hearts, and an indescribable sadness washed over them.
If only one of them cried, they could have controlled it more easily. But with both of them crying, it became a competition of sorrow, each sob fueling the other.
Luo Hanxiang and Yun Yan's cries grew louder and louder, much like two young children who, when left to their own devices, would only wail louder.
Xia Feng felt a headache coming on as he looked at the two of them, sobbing uncontrollably.
He had no idea how to comfort them, let alone coax a girl. For the first time, Xia Feng felt utterly helpless and at a loss.
It was understandable, of course, as Xia Feng didn't know how to comfort girls. In reality, coaxing girls was quite simple for men.
It was said there were seventy ways for a man to coax a girl. The first method was to take an angry girl shopping. After the first, there were sixty-nine more.
Xia Feng didn't even know the first method, let alone the other sixty-nine. All he could do was watch them cry, thinking, "Cry it out. Once you're done, you won't cry anymore."
"I'm not disappearing forever. Stop crying. I promise you both that I'll visit when I have time, and you can come to the villa to find me anytime."
Seeing them cry harder, Xia Feng couldn't help but try to console them.
If they still refused to stop crying, he would have no choice but to let them cry themselves out.
After all, he had said what he needed to say and offered his comfort. He couldn't just let them continue crying indefinitely.
Upon hearing Xia Feng's words, the two girls looked up at him, tears still clinging to their eyes, their eyelashes like frosted cattail fans.
"Really? Anytime?" Luo Hanxiang, no longer caring about appearances, grew bolder.
If she didn't seize this chance, she might never have another.
"When we graduate, we'll come pester you every day," Yun Yan added.
"Alright, you're always welcome," Xia Feng agreed with a nod.
With Xia Feng's repeated assurances, the two finally stopped crying. They had been crying for quite some time, and it was indeed something most men couldn't endure.
"Mhm, mhm," they both nodded and took out tissues to wipe their faces.
"I called you both here today for something important. With all this commotion, I almost forgot," Xia Feng said, looking at the now-calm girls.
Their faces flushed slightly with embarrassment.
It was understandable; the moment had been quite emotional. After all, Xia Feng was so outstanding, and the thought of him disappearing from their lives was difficult for anyone to accept.
"What is it?" Yun Yan asked.
"The first matter, I've already told you, I'll be leaving the academy in a few days. The second matter is that I will be passing down the inheritance of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to you. Once you receive the inheritance, you must study diligently and not disappoint me."
Xia Feng trusted Luo Hanxiang and Yun Yan implicitly, which was why he intended to pass the inheritance to them.
Later, he would select other students who met the criteria and pass it on, allowing TCM to flourish under their care.
"What does the TCM inheritance entail?" Luo Hanxiang inquired.
Yun Yan, not understanding, scanned Xia Feng with her eyes, awaiting his response.
"It's the core principles of TCM, containing all the lost traditions," Xia Feng explained.
Luo Hanxiang's legs trembled slightly upon hearing this, her shock immeasurable.
Having come from a family of TCM practitioners, she understood the profound importance of all the lost traditions. This was akin to restoring the world's former leading position in TCM.
A significant reason for TCM's decline was the tendency for practitioners to hoard their knowledge, refusing to share their unique skills and adhering to the ancestral rule of passing down secrets only to family descendants.
Consequently, over time, all the valuable traditions had gradually vanished.
Thus, it wasn't that TCM itself was ineffective, but rather that too many selfish individuals believed that teaching a disciple would lead to their own ruin.
Such was the human heart; who could control it?
Therefore, the decline of TCM was not without reason.
Ultimately, it was ironic and lamentable that foreign traditions were now more prevalent than their own.
"Will... will all the traditions be included?" Luo Hanxiang asked, her excitement evident.
The inclusion of "all the traditions" truly stunned Luo Hanxiang.
Given her family background, she fully grasped the significance of such a comprehensive inheritance.
While Yun Yan didn't understand as deeply as Luo Hanxiang, she was also studying TCM and was undoubtedly impressed.
"Yes, I will pass the inheritance to you. You can then teach it to anyone capable and with a genuine passion for TCM; do not hoard it," Xia Feng instructed them. He desired the flourishing of TCM, not for them to selfishly guard the inheritance.
"Alright, we understand," the two replied in unison. The inheritance was a gift from Xia Feng, and they would ensure it was passed on to worthy individuals.
After all, the current era and its mindset were different.
If it were the older generation, family heirlooms could only be passed down to their own descendants.
If there were no descendants, then so be it; the lineage would end.
Their generation bore significant responsibility for the decline of TCM.
"Come closer. I will pass it to you now," Xia Feng beckoned them.
Luo Hanxiang and Yun Yan eagerly stepped forward, their interest piqued, their eyes fixed on Xia Feng, waiting for him to reveal the inheritance.
After a moment of anticipation, when Xia Feng showed no immediate reaction, they were about to speak when he said, "Come closer. Yun Yan, come next to me."
Yun Yan moved closer. Xia Feng reached out and touched her forehead. Suddenly, a book appeared in Yun Yan's mind, controllable by her thoughts. She could flip through its pages and analyze its content at will.
(⊙o⊙)…
At this moment, Yun Yan was utterly astonished.
Could such miraculous things happen?
She was momentarily unable to process it and stood frozen, her eyes wide open.
Luo Hanxiang, standing nearby, was bewildered. What was happening?
Xia Feng had simply asked Yun Yan to approach him and then touched her forehead. Was that all it took?
What happened?
Before Luo Hanxiang could recover from her daze, Xia Feng called out, "You come closer to me too."
Luo Hanxiang walked over numbly, and Xia Feng touched her forehead as well.
Luo Hanxiang's mouth parted slightly in a look of utter disbelief.
Just like Yun Yan, a medical book appeared in Luo Hanxiang's mind. She, too, attempted to flip through the pages and analyze the content.
It felt as if the book were ingrained in her mind, controllable at her whim.
Both of them had never experienced such a marvel before and were, for a moment, unable to accept it.
If it weren't Xia Feng, but someone else, they would have suspected some trickery or hypnotism, followed by… an attack!