"Chinese medicine? I haven't heard that Master can cure diseases?" Ma Ning asked doubtfully.
Chen Yuan explained with a smile:
"These two herbs are used by traditional Chinese medicine, just like cabbage and radish in daily life. They are indispensable for cooking!"
"Coptis chinensis is bitter and cold, purges the heart and removes diarrhea, clears away heat and brightens the eyes, thickens the intestines and relieves dysentery; Magnolia officinalis is bitter and warm, relieves swelling and purges fullness, phlegm and purges dysentery, and its effect is slow."
Although both tastes have purgative properties, their medicinal properties are different. Coptis chinensis is used exclusively for its qi, while Magnolia officinalis is used exclusively for its flavor. Coptis chinensis lowers fire, allowing the qi to flow through it to rise, while Magnolia officinalis promotes yang, causing it to fall on its own."
Yu Wen frowned and asked, "Then what exactly does Master Guangxin want to tell us when he left these two Chinese herbalists?"
Chen Yuan shook his head, looked at Ma Ning and asked:
"Brother Ma Ning, did Master Guangxin have any other instructions before he died?"
Ma Ning thought for a while and said:
"Besides what you know, Master said that after I return to secular life, I can follow you and wander around the world!"
Chen Yuan's mouth twitched. Seeing Ma Ning's behavior, he probably couldn't find any clues anymore, so he closed the scroll and turned around to let Yu Wen put it away.
At this time, there was a sudden noise in the front hall. From the sound, it seemed that there were more than a dozen people.
Ma Ning was surprised when he heard the sound:
"Is that weird? It's so lively today. Could it be possible that someone came to burn incense?"
Chen Yuan thought for a few seconds and said:
"Let's go take a look with you. I guess the person who came here is evil!"
Ma Ning nodded, and then the five people walked out of the back room and came to the front hall.
As soon as they entered the front hall, they saw a dozen men holding sticks, smashing the front hall, and shouting for Chen Yuan to come out.
The leading man was the leader of the group who got off the train and was taught a lesson by No. 5 and Black Fox.
"stop!"
When Ma Ning saw that the front hall was smashed, he became angry and stepped forward and shouted:
"Who are you, who dare to make trouble in this holy place of Buddhism!"
Everyone stopped when they heard the sound. The leading man ignored Ma Ning and looked directly at Chen Yuan and the others behind him.
"Boy, you are indeed here. I'll see where you run this time!" the leading man said viciously.
Ma Ning, who was ignored, frowned and said coldly:
"I'm talking to you, what are you!"
The man said disdainfully:
"It's none of your business, get out of here, or you may lose your life!"
Chen Yuan took a step forward and pulled Ma Ning and said:
"This group of people has a problem with us and is coming for us. Let us solve it!"
When Ma Ning heard this, he stretched out his thick arm to block Chen Yuan and said with a smile:
"Sir, what you said is wrong. Although I have returned to secular life, I haven't left this temple yet!"
"And they actually smashed them. I can't just sit back and do nothing. Sir, step back. I can do it alone with a group of minions!"
After Ma Ning finished speaking, his face showed a fierce look, he moved his feet, clenched his thick fist, and hit the leading man.
Before the man could react, Ma Ning punched him in the face, causing his nose to bleed and his body to sway backward.
"Beat him to death!" the leading man said angrily, covering his face.
A group of men behind him immediately rushed towards Ma Ning, but Ma Ning smiled calmly and said;
"Buddha is a vegetarian, but I am not a vegetarian. Today, in front of the Buddha, I will break the precept of killing first!"
After Ma Ning finished speaking, he started fighting with the dozen or so people.
When No. 5 saw this, he just wanted to help, but was stopped by Chen Yuan and said:
"Don't worry, let's see how strong he is!"
Although Ma Ning was wide and fat, he was flexible and moved very quickly. In less than ten minutes, all the thugs were knocked down.
Ma Ning, on the other hand, was unscathed except for panting.
Ma Ning walked up to Chen Yuan and smiled:
"It's okay, am I qualified to follow you?"
Chen Yuan nodded and smiled:
"Go and pack your things quickly. Since we can't find a way to contact Tianmeng, we won't stay any longer!"
Ma Ning smiled and said:
"What's the rush? You don't have a car to go back to Kyoto at this time. Come on, I'll take you to the city to eat some local specialties!"
An hour later, Chen Yuan and others made a carriage ride to the city and arrived at the center of Hecheng City.
As for why it was a carriage, it was because Youmin Temple was too remote, so the carriage caught up with a farmer uncle who was on his way to the city to sell wild fruits.
Several people came to a restaurant, and Ma Ning proudly ordered two roasted whole lambs!
Chen Yuan saw Ma Ning holding a roast leg of lamb in one hand, chewing on the aroma, and asked in confusion:
"Ma Ning, you monks still eat meat?"
Ma Ning's mouth was full of oil as he ate and said with a smile:
"I have eaten wine and meat through my intestines, and this was left in the heart of the Buddha. Since I became a monk, I have not been taboo about eating meat and wine, otherwise I wouldn't be so fat!"
"Besides, I have returned to secular life now and am no longer bound by Buddhist rules!"
Yu Wen curled his lips and said:
"Did I tell you, every monk I've ever seen is fat and big-eared!"
Ma Ning was not upset when he heard this. Instead, he picked up his wine glass and smiled at Yu Wen:
"Don't get angry with me. From now on, we will be brothers when we eat from the same pot. After dinner, I will take you to find my little sister!"
When Yu Wen heard this, he immediately became energetic. He picked up his wine glass and clinked it with Ma Ning and said:
"You will be my good brother from now on. Whoever dares to bully you tells me that your business is my brother Yuan's business!"
Chen Yuan shook his head speechlessly after hearing this. He suddenly felt that he must have committed some feng shui, otherwise, why wouldn't any of his brothers around him be normal?
It was okay before, there were only boxers, tomb robbers, Taoist priests, and criminal thieves.
But now there are more conmen, military staff, criminal leaders, and the monk in front of me!
Chen Yuan smiled bitterly in his heart, these weird things have made him catch up!
Several people exchanged cups to eat and drink until they were full. Chen Yuan felt like he was stuffed to the point of eating.
After all, during the time at Blackwater Cliff, although the food was quite delicious, this kind of specialty was not available.
Five people ate three whole roasted lambs!
After a few people finished eating, Yu Wen and Ma Ning, who had similar smells, went out to have fun, while Chen Yuan and the other three found a hotel to rest!
At this moment, Chen Yuan was half lying on the bed, still thinking about Coptis chinensis and Magnolia officinalis.
He couldn't figure out why a monk who didn't know medical skills would leave two sentences containing Chinese medicine.
Chen Yuan scratched his head, thinking a lot. Just when he was puzzled, there was a sudden knock on the door.
Chen Yuan frowned, got up and got out of bed, put on his slippers and walked to the door to open it.
The next second, a beautiful woman wearing a sailor uniform appeared in front of him.
"Beauty, who are you looking for?" Chen Yuan asked in confusion.
The beauty is slim and slim, she looks to be in her early twenties, with long silver-white hair and a sailor uniform, which makes her look like a two-dimensional girl.
The woman did not answer, but glanced into the room. After confirming that Chen Yuan was alone, she jumped in and sat directly on the bed...
"Beauty, did you go to the wrong house?" Chen Yuan said displeased.
"Handsome guy, if you are the only one in this room, then I am on the right track!"
The girl smiled and said flatteringly:
"Handsome guy...are you having fun? Five hundred at a time!"