Ah Zhao is a bit confused . “I’m better now . ”
That’s true .
After she takes this body, she has some influence over it so it begins to turn better . And the tonic Huo Jun lets the servants make for her works too . Though she isn't as strong as the average, she has been better than the old Qi Zhao who would be struck down with cold because of a tiny wind .
However, apparently, someone isn't very happy about her current condition .
Hearing that, the old doctor strokes his beard and says meaningfully: “My Lady, the general is in his prime years and you have just married . . . ”
Red in the face, Ah Zhao leaves with the prescription .
From that day on, she has another medicine soup for her health .
She has to give the old doctor credit for his superb skills since in less than a month’s time she starts to feel the change in her body - she feels strength in her blood, she doesn't feel cold in the middle of the night nor does her legs lose strength after walking for some time .
Huo Jun has been taking medicine according to the old doctor’s prescription too .
After a month, his disease doesn't come .
However, the old doctor doesn't leave either .
He comes to Huo Jun and Ah Zhao .
“General, the toxin has been in your system for so long that it is hard to get rid of it completely by medicine . ”
“Sir, what do you suggest?”
The old doctor continues: “I need someone who can stimulate your acupoints under my instruction . Together with medicine, it will get all the toxin out of your system . I had a choice at first - my disciple, who used to practice martial arts, very strong . But now, I have someone better . ” He turns to Ah Zhao .
“My Lady, you are born with a superhuman strength . Perfect for this job . Besides, we don't have to worry that a fourth person will learn about the general’s illness . ”
Ah Zhao, “born with superhuman strength”: “ . . . ”
Cotton candy giggles: “See, you’ve taken a great skill! Useful in every world!”
Ah Zhao: “ . . . ”
That’s right but it still sounds odd to her .
She didn't know what the old doctor wanted her to do until she enters the room the manor prepared for him .
The first thing she sees is the general who is naked in a tall bathtub .
His eyes are closed . Unconscious, it seems .
The old doctor points out dozens acupoints and tells her: “A moment later, pat these acupoints, ten times each with the strength of . . . Have you memorized them all, My Lady?”
Ah Zhao nods .
A bit unsure whether she understands or not, the old doctor takes out a bronze figure which is used to display acupoints . “My Lady, please point out all the acupoints I told you just now . ”
She points out all of them correctly .
“My Lady, I have a bond with you . Have you ever considered to learn medicine?”
Ah Zhao: “ . . . ”
She forces a cough and points at Huo Jun: “Let's get down to business first . ”
Regretfully, the old doctor turns to Huo Jun .
Ah Zhao finally understands what she is here for . Normally, not many people can manage to pat Huo Jun on those acupoints ten times with a great strength .
After an hour, Ah Zhao is streaming with sweat .
Huo Jun, covered with slaps is still unconscious but seems in pain . All of a sudden, he coughs and spills several mouthfuls of dark blood .
[Ah Zhao: I can cure any disease after a few hundred strikes!]