Open a Clinic to Cultivate Myself

Zhang Chengdong, the imperial Qing physician, carried with him a large bag. Zhang Chengdong was a clever man. Even though he had asked for Ning Tao’s help to refine elixirs, he had only brought a few spiritual materials. Once Ning Tao refined the elixir he needed, there would be nothing left.

However, Ning Tao did not care about his few spiritual materials. Zhang Chengdong had helped him to locate the Iron Plantain, which was already enough of a “payment” for him.

“Where’s the elixir prescription?” Ning Tao asked.

In the living room, Zhang Chengdong looked at the five demons and a dog in the room, seemingly wanting to say something, but he did not.

Ning Tao said, “They’re all my family. Even the dog is mine too. You don’t have to worry about anything.”

Zhang Chengdong smiled wryly. “Indeed. Even if I told you alone, you’d tell them about it eventually. All right, let me give you the prescription.”

He passed a prescription slip, which he had already prepared, to Ning Tao.

Ning Tao received it and looked at it. There were names of the spiritual materials and the amount needed, but there were no instructions on how to refine it.

He wondered if it was because Zhang Chengdong had kept some parts to himself or there simply were none. Ning Tao asked, “Are there no instructions for refining the elixir?”

Zhang Chengdong averted his gaze then said, “No.”

Ning Tao had caught that action but did not point it out, then asked, “What elixir is this? What’s it for?”

Zhang Chengdong said, “I don’t know about this either. Anyway, Doctor Ning, please do help with making five pills using these spiritual materials. Also, if possible, I would like to watch the process and learn from it, is that okay?”

“No,” Ning Tao said.

“Why not?” Zhang Chengdong appeared to be discontented.

Before Ning Tao spoke, Bai Jing said, “Imperial Physician Zhang, am I right? You have all this well calculated, haven’t you? You really think my brother-in-law is honest and good so you can cheat your way through?”

Zhang Chengdong said, “Doctor Ning and I had already made an agreement. I help him find the Iron Plantain; he’ll help me make the elixir.” He paused then looked at Ning Tao. “Doctor Ning, am I right?”

Ning Tao said, “Don’t worry. Since I’ve promised you, I will do it. I’ll go make the elixir now. Come get it at night.”

“All right then, I’ll come again at night.” Zhang Chengdong bid him farewell then left.

After Zhang Chengdong left, Jiang Hao said, “That guy is very sly. He never said what elixir it is. There must be something fishy.”

Ning Tao smiled. “Even if he doesn’t say it, I still have ways to find out what kind of elixir it is. It’s simple. I intend to talk to you guys about something else.”

“What is it?” Jiang Hao asked.

Ning Tao said, “I’ll be heading to Africa tonight. First to Egypt, then passing Sudan to get to the Congo.”

Yin Molan asked, “Why are you going to Africa?”

Ning Tao told them about Fan Huaying asking him to help cure the chief’s infertility issue and also the plan to start a charity and search for spiritual materials in Africa. He then said, “I’ll head over first, then I’ll open the convenient door to pick you guys up.”

Bai Jing looked at Ning Tao. “Brother-in-law, this is a good thing. But don’t tell me you’re planning to ride your electric motorbike to Africa?”

Yet, Ning Tao nodded. “The electric motorbike is the only thing I ride. If not that, then what else? I initially intended to take a plane, but I checked and there is no flight to the Congo. It would require a private jet. It would very troublesome and waste a lot of time. Riding the electric motorbike would be more convenient. I can leave blood locks along the way, which will make going to Africa in the future more convenient.”

Bai Jing instantly made an odd expression. She seemed to be imagining Ning Tao riding his electric motorbike in Egypt and Sudan.

After chatting for a while more, Ning Tao took the spiritual materials brought over by Zhang Chengdong back to the Sky Clinic, sorting them out and starting the process of elixir refinement. It was enough for him to have the spiritual materials and knowing the required amount. He did not need to know the steps. With the same steps and the same materials, the elixirs cultivated by him would be different from those of ordinary practitioners.

By evening, an elixir the size of a ping pong ball had materialized in the delicate perfumed tripod. It was blood red, glowing in soft elixir light, which made it appear like a ruby with light cast on it.

Ning Tao took the elixir out and sniffed it. There was no allergic reaction. He then took the elixir to the desk and retrieved the ledger of bamboo slips from his small medicine chest. He placed the elixir on the ledger to identify the elixir.

After a few minutes, contents surfaced in the ledger: “A refined Body Cleanse Elixir. This elixir is applied to the exterior of the body. Used for baths to purify the body and stabilize one’s constitution. It is greatly beneficial for practitioners in the stage of Core Formation, helping with the cultivation of the inner core. This elixir is able to treat various types of skin diseases.”

Ning Tao could not help laughing at this elixir identification result. “No wonder Zhang Chengdong was not willing to tell me what elixir it is. It turns out to be a gem. This Body Cleanse Elixir is able to help practitioners stabilize their constitution and it also is especially beneficial for practitioners in their Core Formation stage. It just so happens that there are three demons at home who are in their Core Formation stage. To frequently bathe in this could possibly allow Senior Yin, Bai Jing, and Qing Zhui to break through their current cultivation barrier. This elixir can even be used to purge impurities from the body and stabilize one’s constitution, so Hao can also bath in it. It would be very helpful for her cultivation progress.”

The trait of Body Cleanse Elixir being able to cure all hardy skin diseases was also a “huge gift” to him. If he were to run into any patients with skin diseases in the future, he would just have to prepare bathwater and put a Body Cleanse Elixir into it and it would be taken care of.

Once the identification was completed, Ning Tao used the Blade of the Solar Eclipse to cut the ping-pong-ball-sized elixir into 10 pills. He put five into a small porcelain bottle, then put the other five into another bottle. Afterward, he returned to the rented courtyard house.

Qing Zhui and Jiang Hao had finished making dinner.

Just when Howling Celestial Dog was going to call Ning Tao back for dinner, Ning Tao had returned.

Qing Zhui and Jiang Hao were both about to approach him but stopped when they saw the other moving.

When it came to a relationship of three, two people would be intimate and natural, but when it was all three, the atmosphere always seemed to be awkward and stiff.

But Bai Jing was not feeling awkward. She approached with large strides. “Brother-in-law, is the elixir done? What kind of elixir is it?”

Ning Tao said, “It’s done. Some good stuff. It’s Body Cleanse Elixir. Bathing in it can purify the body and stabilize the constitution. It’s especially good for practitioners in their Core Formation stage.”

“Such great elixirs exist? Give me one.” Bai Jing appeared to be very excited.

Yin Molan also came over, appearing to be very excited. “I’ve heard of an elixir like this. During the Gulin era, only the huge cultivation sects were able to cultivate such elixirs. Cultivation sects with this Body Cleanse Elixir were often able to raise practitioners who were able to break through their Core Formation stages.”

Just when he was speaking, Ning Tao had already taken out a small porcelain bottle and pulled out the cork, pouring a pill into Bai Jing’s open palm.

Bai Jing sniffed it, turning to leave. “I just remembered I have something on, I’ll come back soon.”

Ning Tao smiled while saying, “Are you going to take a bath? This elixir is for you anyway. You don’t need to rush.”

Bai Jing’s face blushed slightly, but then she said, “Indeed I’m going to take a bath. Are you coming with me?”

Ning Tao: “…”

Qing Zhui did not react but Jiang Hao frowned, appearing to be unhappy. She was still here yet this snake demon dared speak to her fiancé like that!

The atmosphere turned tense.

Ning Tao hurriedly changed the topic of conversation. He gave Yin Molan a Body Cleanse Elixir. “Senior Yin, one for you too. You use this one first. I’ll be getting some spiritual materials for the Body Cleanse Elixir during this Africa trip, and I’ll make a few more to help you all break through the Core Formation stage.”

“Haha! All right, I knew it was the wisest decision in my life to follow after you. I am going to take a bath too. I won’t be having dinner.” Yin Molan then returned to his room as well.

Ning Tao gave Qing Zhui and Bai Jing another pill each and urged them, “Don’t save it. Once I find the spiritual materials, I can make as many as I like. But it’s best I’m present when you’re bathing in it. I can intervene in time in case of an emergency.”

Jiang Hao blushed and chided him. “What are you thinking of doing with us bathing and you watching by the side?”

Ning Tao put on an innocent look. “I couldn’t do anything even if I thought of doing it.”

Jiang Hao grabbed Ning Tao’s waist and pinched it forcefully.

Seeing Qing Zhui and Ning Tao interacting, Qing Zhui had also become more daring. Suddenly feeling the impulse, she ignored Jiang Hao, who was just standing beside her, and suddenly kissed Ning Tao on his cheek.

Ning Tao looked like he had gotten an electric shock.

Jiang Hao was slightly stunned. She could not possibly lose out. She approached Ning Tao’s other cheek and kissed it as well.

In the next second, the side of Ning Tao’s cheek was instantly frozen.

Given such a situation, even if he could watch after Jiang Hao as she bathed, what could he really do to her?

“Shame, shame!” Hu Xiaoji said as she gestured at her cheeks.

“Crack!” The ice on Ning Tao’s face shattered. He said, “Kids shouldn’t be nosy! What’s wrong with Papa and Mama kissing?”

Hu Xiaoji stood with her hands akimbo. “No kissing! You’ll have kids once you kiss and you won’t love me anymore!”

This made Ning Tao, Qing Zhui, and Jiang Hao laugh.

“Dad, what about me? Do I have an elixir to bathe with?” Howling Celestial Dog stared intently at Ning Tao.

Ning Tao threw the porcelain bottle to Howling Celestial Dog. “There’s still one. You can go to my room to bathe. Do you know how to turn on the tap?”

“I do! I’ll go now.” Howling Celestial Dog ran off with the porcelain bottle in its mouth.

It was a cultivating dog. It could use whatever elixirs were used by practitioners.

Howling Celestial Dog left. Qing Zhui filled a bowl of rice for Ning Tao. Before Ning Tao could eat, Zhang Chengdong had arrived.

Ning Tao gave the porcelain bottle containing five Body Cleanse Elixirs to Zhang Chengdong. “I’ve made the elixirs you wanted. Five of them. Take a look.”

Zhang Chengdong opened the small porcelain bottle and poured it into his palm. As soon as he saw the elixir light of the Body Cleanse Elixirs and smelled its elixir odor, he got excited. “Good! good! good! From now on, I will only look up to you when it comes to elixir cultivation. You’re my idol, Master Ning!”

Ning Tao smiled. “You’re being too cordial.”

“Wait, why are these elixirs so small?” Zhang Chengdong looked at Ning Tao then glanced over at a window.

There seemed to be a vague red glow coming from the window that resembled the feeling of a shady massage parlor.

It was Bai Jing’s room.

Zhang Chengdong then looked over at another two rooms. There was also the same hazy glow of red light coming from them. In that instant, he seemed to have understood something.

“Um, Imperial Physician Zhang, it’s late. It’s not convenient to stay here, please take your leave,” Ning Tao said.

Zhang Chengdong smiled wryly. “I seem to have understood. You…”

Qing Zhui glared at Zhang Chengdong. “Understood what? You didn’t even specify what size you wanted. It’s already good for you that Brother Ning didn’t give you elixirs the size of rice grains.”

Zhang Chengdong said, “All right, if I get my hands on more elixir prescriptions, then I’ll ask Doctor Ning for help again. We’ll all get what we want. How about it?”

Ning Tao smiled, saying, “Sure.”

“Goodbye.” Zhang Chengdong put away the five Body Cleanse Elixirs and left the living room. He jumped and disappeared into the night.

Ning Tao said, “Let’s eat. We’ll be off to Egypt after eating.”

Qing Zhui said, “I want to go.”

Jiang Hao said, “Me too.”