Lu Jiu looked up, and it was Gong Huo.
In just one night, Lu Jiu noticed a change in Gong Huo's eyes.
No longer that dazed, blank look.
In simple terms, there was light in his eyes.
The spirit is back!
You see, our eyes concentrate our life essence; if the eyes are dull, it's undoubtedly a sign of damage to the spirit.
Many students study for long periods, draining their essence, which isn't conducive to a healthy learning environment.
Learning isn't just about acquiring knowledge but also about cultivating spirit, which refers to presence. When someone has presence, they naturally gain poise, and with this aura, everything will be more effective both in studies and work.
On the other hand, if the spirit is lost, people become timid, second-guessing themselves, and even the well-educated can become arrogant yet self-doubting.
The student years indeed require pressure, but excessive pressure in high school can lead to a lack of motivation in college when there's no supervision.
As a traditional medicine practitioner, Lu Jiu senses that Huaxia's current education system is still extremely lacking in the spiritual realm.
As a result, the number of tragedies in middle and elementary schools continues to increase.
"Have a seat. Why did you come alone today?" Lu Jiu asked.
Gong Huo smiled and said, "My dad is quite busy, so it's not easy to get a leave of absence."
"Hmm, tell me, did you feel any changes today?" Lu Jiu asked.
"There are changes. I'm not as sleepy in the morning, although I still yawn. It's not like before when sitting in the classroom made me fall asleep uncontrollably. My mind's a bit clearer, though I still occasionally think of those images, but they quickly pass. In terms of study, not much has changed. It's still hard to concentrate on reading, and I lose focus after a while," Gong Huo said.
"Take it slow and steady. This isn't something that can be adjusted in a short time. Give me your hand, and I'll check your pulse again," Lu Jiu said.
"Alright." Gong Huo extended his hand.
Once Lu Jiu placed his fingers on Gong Huo's pulse, the Five Viscera promptly started their welcoming ceremony.
"The doctor is here, the doctor is here!"
"Doctor, you're amazing!"
"He didn't stay up late last night!"
"He didn't watch anything either."
"..."
Lu Jiu couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.
"How do you all feel today?"
Heart Fire responded first, "Barely holding on, the Liver Wood's function has slightly improved. If he maintains his current routine and avoids random distractions, I should be able to gradually recover, but the Hydronephrosis is quite depleted."
Lu Jiu smiled. In this situation, Gong Huo was only moderately exhausted compared to others. However, for Heart Fire and the group of Five Viscera, it's considered very serious.
Hydronephrosis said, "The medicine from yesterday was quite good, replenishing my essence and expelling some impurities. My burden has eased significantly. But, doctor, you must warn him not to squander essence again; it was hard for me to save up!"
In the Eight-Flavor Kidney Qi Pill, aside from Aconite and cinnamon bark, the remaining six herbs include Dried Rehmannia Root for nourishing the kidney and Chinese yam for strengthening the spleen, while Cornelian Cherry enters the liver to nourish it. Alisma clears the kidneys, expelling impurities inside, and both Poria and Peony Bark do similar functions: the former clears the spleen, and the latter clears the liver.
With three nourishing herbs and three purging ones, they effectively regulate the kidneys, liver, and spleen.
Traditional medicine rarely prescribes purely nourishing medications as overly pure substances aren't beneficial unless they match the symptoms directly, like the Left Return Pill.
Hydronephrosis's description reassured Lu Jiu.
This indicated the Eight-Flavor Kidney Qi Pill was indeed effective.
Lu Jiu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him. Spleen Earth, how are you feeling?"
Spleen Earth replied, "I feel similar to Hydronephrosis, slightly recovering, and my burden eased. It's not as difficult to process food, and there is a flow of energy assisting me, and it's still ongoing."
Fei Jin immediately agreed, "Yes, I felt it too; this energy is warm and strong. The large intestine said it could even constrict the anus to prevent waste from exiting."
Oh?
It seems Aconite and cinnamon bark no longer need to work.
In the Eight-Flavor Kidney Qi Pill, Aconite and cinnamon bark primarily play a role in boosting yang energy, aiding the Five Viscera and Six Bowels in solidifying the essence, especially the kidney.
The kidney governs storage and also oversees bowel movements; if the intestines can't expel waste, either the energy isn't sufficient and it's blocked or it's too strong and held too tightly.
Previously, most of this energy was led by the kidney before taking medicine.
Now, Fei Jin's update to Lu Jiu signifies that Gong Huo no longer relies on external help to consolidate his kidney, so he naturally needs to adjust the prescription immediately.
Lu Jiu withdrew his attention, released Gong Huo's wrist and said, "Hmm, the medicine is working quite well. I'll change the prescription today. After taking it for three days, come back for a recheck." Pausing, Lu Jiu added, "Oh right, did you bring your subject tests?"
Gong Huo nodded, "I did."
Lu Jiu got up and walked to the medicine cabinet, "Put them on the table. I'll get the medicine for you first."
Gong Huo then opened his backpack and took out a stack of papers. The scores on the papers were average, with the highest being 101 in mathematics.
After collecting the medicine, Lu Jiu returned to the table and began reviewing each paper that Gong Huo had spread out on the table.
More than ten years later, middle school knowledge hasn't changed much, though the scores compare slightly unfavorably to their era.
The main three subjects are still out of 120, with physics and chemistry combined into one paper, totaling 120 too, while Ethics and Law is 40. Including 30 points for PE, the total is only 550.
With fewer total points, each point carries more weight.
According to Lu Jiu's estimate, for Gong Huo to enter Jianghan High School, he must score at least above 430, which seems impossible.
Yet, adding up all blanks, his total score is only 317. Including PE adds only 20 or so more; he certainly won't score full marks here.
Simply put, he lacks over eighty points just to meet the minimum standard, with barely over half a year until the entrance exams.
But who is Lu Jiu?
Back in the day, he was nearly the top humanities student, a study genius. He may have forgotten much of the knowledge, but never the study methods.
It's not just about eighty points; even raising up to a hundred points, Lu Jiu doesn't see much of an issue.
Before long, having finished reviewing all the papers, Lu Jiu began to speak slowly, "I see. As for Math, you have a solid base, but you can only mostly complete half of the big questions. In Chinese, scoring 73 out of 120, your memory isn't great and you can't remember much, plus your composition scores aren't high. But it's not a problem. Raising by thirty or forty is as easy as drinking water. English? It's definitely a memory issue; I'll show you a new memory technique later, guaranteeing a thirty-point increase from this 65."
"Now, regarding Physics and Chemistry, I can't make assurances for high school just yet, but for middle school, it's basic. Once your memory improves, adding two or three dozen points won't be an issue. As for Ethics and Law, huh, no need to look; after your memory recovers, Jianghan High School will be within reach."
Is it truly that simple?
Seeing Lu Jiu's confidence, Gong Huo felt skeptical yet suddenly a little hopeful about perhaps, maybe, or possibly aspiring to Jianghan High School.