Diligence System: From Servant to Martial King

Lost in thought, I suddenly thought: "Forget it, forget it. If I bring it up, I’ll definitely be seen as flirtatious. I won’t gain any advantage, and I’ll surely get scolded."

Miss Yao suddenly stopped, her scabbard thrust backward, aiming at Li Xian’s liver and lungs. Li Xian collected his thoughts, evading sideways, and asked: "Miss Yao, why do you..."

Miss Yao was flushed with embarrassment, unable to restrain herself, angrily said: "How dare you ask! I originally thought you were upright, but now it seems you’re just a philanderer." It was truly embarrassing.

It turns out Li Xian’s gaze was already noticed by Miss Yao. Embarrassed and angry, she was ashamed to point it out, hoping Li Xian would retract his eyes himself, as if it never happened. But after waiting a moment, Li Xian’s unwavering gaze became increasingly excessive, staring directly at her feet, making it unbearable, like a thorn in her back, highly embarrassed and anxious. Hence the sudden attack.

Li Xian immediately understood, observing Miss Yao’s expression and movements, he thought: "Although she is embarrassed, she is not genuinely angry. Otherwise, the sword would have been drawn and aimed directly at me. Since that’s the case, there’s no need to rush to explain," and then he relaxedly smiled: "I admit to being upright, but being suddenly labeled a philanderer truly makes me feel wronged."

Miss Yao angrily retorted: "Dare you deny? Your impure gaze was caught by me, and now you want to deny it."

Li Xian countered: "How was it impure?" Miss Yao said embarrassingly: "You were looking at my feet just now, besides a philanderer, who else would act so rudely like you." Li Xian humorously asked: "I wonder if Miss Yao has the habit of flower viewing?"

Miss Yao was taken aback, asking: "What do you mean by this? Tongji Square has a flower garden created by my Yao Clan and the Su Clan. It has numerous famous flowers, and occasionally when I’m free, I go admire them. What does this have to do with you?"

Li Xian said: "When Miss Yao admires flowers, if you come across one that catches your eye, do you stop to appreciate it?" Miss Yao proudly said: "Naturally, I might recite poetry or praise the flowers, so what?"

Li Xian laughed: "Then Miss Yao is also a philanderer."

Miss Yao was taken aback, glaring angrily, thinking this scoundrel not only cleverly got away with it but dared to retaliate and slander her. Just about to get angry, she suddenly grasped the underlying meaning, realizing it was actually a compliment about her beauty being akin to flowers, captivating his thoughts, hence forgetting to avert his eyes for a moment.

This back and forth dissolved the anger, replaced by secret delight. She opened her mouth to curse: "Oh, slick tongue! You mere commoner, with your impure gaze, it’s one thing, but you dare speak flirtatiously! I’ll tell Uncle Shun and have you marked with a major offense, let’s see how you’ll cope."

She stepped closer, gripping Li Xian’s arm, making a show as if to drag him away.

Li Xian retreated as a strategy, feigning submission: "Okay, blame me, blame me. I beg Miss Yao to spare this commoner." Miss Yao lifted her chin proudly, asking: "Will you change your ways or not?"

Li Xian closed his eyes, saying: "I’ll change, change immediately. Now with closed eyes, I see nothing, please lead the way, Miss Yao."

Miss Yao was both amused and exasperated, with some helplessness, gently kicked Li Xian and cursed: "Stop pretending, I don’t need you to close your eyes. But if you dare look recklessly again, I’ll gouge your eyes out," swiftly stepping ahead.

Li Xian opened his eyes and followed, chatting flirtatiously, showcasing his natural charm. Remembering the earlier conversation, Miss Yao found Li Xian amusing, pretending to be fierce and said: "Why aren’t you speaking? Are you secretly harboring resentment against me, waiting for a chance to retaliate!?"

Li Xian knew Miss Yao, despite her proud demeanor as a child of a noble family, was in fact amiable. So he made a few harmless jokes, amusing Miss Yao, bringing a cheerful laugh, and found it truly interesting and enjoyable. As they walked together, their conversation was amicable and lively.

The Sitting Doctor wore a green robe, the style more pleasing. The medical crown was made of jade. Li Xian, as a ’commoner,’ was to dress and accessorize simply, without gold or jade. Therefore, even in a green robe, he wore a ’Registered Doctor’ wooden crown. Miss Yao, familiar with the medical hall’s rules, informed Li Xian about the Sitting Doctor’s treatment, salary, leave benefits... and so on.

The Sitting Doctor earns one tael as a base, gets seventy-five Wen coins each day for healthcare practice, sees forty patients daily, and earns an additional thirty-five Wen coins. At the month’s end, those ranked higher can receive bonuses from the Yao family. If lucky, considerable fortune can be made. Miss Yao said: "With your considerable capabilities, surely your expectations are high, you might not think much of this amount of silver for now."

"But I’m letting you know, one tael of silver in Jade City equals ten taels outside. The outside world is unstable, money must be managed well. Jade City is stable and prosperous, and these few taels will let you live leisurely for a while."

The Sitting Doctor is equipped with "silver needles," "Yao’s Medical Theories," "Jade City’s Medical Recipes," "Herbs Record," the silver needles made from special minerals. Gentle in the body, they assist in medical practice. The Sitting Doctor already has grasped the basics of medical practice, and can study the medical texts independently, enhancing their personal skills.

The fourth floor of the Medical Pavilion houses medical texts from various places. Books can be borrowed according to silver, experience, and status. Li Xian roughly skimmed "Yao’s Medical Theories," feeling that even though it covered basic medical principles, there were many research opportunities.

Ghost Doctor Su Fuyou once remarked that the Ghost Doctor lineage is singularly passed down, producing outstanding doctors through generations. Despite being proud of their lineage’s medical prowess, they do not underestimate the world’s medical knowledge. They must advance with the times, study various texts, and integrate the knowledge.

[Medical Ethics Canon]

[Skill Level: 296/0]

[Description: After diligent study a hundred times, the text leaves an imprint in the heart, allowing research even without the original text.]

[Medical Heart Canon]

[Skill Level: 235/0]

[Description: Study the text a hundred times, but without practicing hundred times, what you gain from paper always seems shallow, true understanding requires personal practice.]

[Four Relics of Ghost Lineage]

[Skill Level: 24/0]

Li Xian, having entered halfway, lacked guidance from predecessors. Though heaven rewards diligence, his natural talents are exceptional, medically sharp-witted. Yet "experiences from predecessors" are irreplaceable and missing this link makes each step challenging.