Cultivating through increasing my stats in America-Chapter 103 - 102 Trading Physical Favors for a Discount

Chapter 103: Chapter 102: Trading Physical Favors for a Discount

Chapter 103: Chapter 102: Trading Physical Favors for a Discount

In fact, as soon as Qiu Rumeng grabbed Li Ang’s arm, she immediately felt something different about him compared to ordinary people.

By the time she took his pulse, she could hardly keep her expression under control.

“Solid and forceful pulses, broad and firm, met under the finger with resistance, uniform in all three positions, indicating abundant blood and solid pulses, with heat and congestion.”

Qiu Rumeng murmured softly, Li Ang’s pulse was just too different from that of an ordinary person.

She had encountered a number of masters who had been practicing martial arts for years, but their pulses still fell short compared to Li Ang’s.

“Did you notice any problems?”

Li Ang, seeing her frown, also asked out of curiosity.

Although he had always been skeptical about pulse diagnosis, thinking it a bit of mysticism to judge so many conditions based solely on the beating of the arteries,

since he was at the traditional Chinese medicine clinic, he still knew he should listen.

“Your vital energy is too robust; I’ve never seen such powerful energy. However, your heart fire is also somewhat excessive. You should vent when necessary, don’t keep it in. You can deal with it yourself, constantly holding back isn’t good for your body.”

Qiu Rumeng spoke earnestly, seemingly not at all embarrassed to suggest that Li Ang should comfort himself.

Listening to her answer, Li Ang was also momentarily taken aback. The earlier part was fine, but why did it shift to self-guidance all of a sudden?

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On the other hand, she had indeed hit the nail on the head with those conditions, although they were rather broad statements, reaching that level of accuracy was still impressive.

“With your constitution, there’s definitely no problem using this prescription. In fact, if you need, I can even improve it for you to make it even more potent.”

Qiu Ruyue folded her arms across her chest, accentuating the contours of her body, her speech brimming with confidence.

It seemed that modifying a prescription was no big deal for her.

Li Ang was bold; after all, it was a tonic. The more potent, the better; at worst, he would suffer a nosebleed. High risks come with high rewards.

“Fine, then I’ll trouble you to modify it for me. I should be able to handle it.”

“By the way, may I know your name? I am Li Ang, Ang as in ‘soaring.’

“Qiu Ruyue, Qiu as in ‘autumn,’ Ruyue as in ‘as in the lyric,’ Yue as in ‘moon over the western pavilion.’

This time, she finally turned her head back and looked at Li Ang as she spoke.

Of course, the next second she turned back around to start preparing the medicine for Li Ang.

Li Ang watched her hands quickly maneuver in front of the medicine cabinet, her eyes not even needing to read the labels on each drawer as she accurately picked out the required herbs. He knew he was in good hands.

“Ginseng, American ginseng, astragalus, licorice… these are to replenish Qi; cistanche, lockyang, epimedium, cordyceps… these are to replenish Yang; angelica, polygonum multiflorum, donkey-hide gelatin… these are for replenishing blood; radix adenophorae, dendrobium, ligustrum lucidum… these are to nourish Yin.”

Li Ang wasn’t idle, looking over the various medicinal ingredients, recalling some of their uses he once found on the Internet.

Soon, Qiu Ruyue placed two large bags of medicine in front of Li Ang and said:

“This is about a ten-day supply. If you feel like your body can handle it, you might shorten the cycle as appropriate.”

“As for the price, it might be a bit expensive.”

While talking, Qiu Ruyue quickly manipulated an abacus that Li Ang had not seen for a long time, calculating the cost.

“The total comes to 1032 US dollars.”

“That expensive?”

Li Ang’s eyes widened in shock at the number she calculated.

Although his net worth was now a good several tens of thousands, the fact that a prescription of traditional Chinese medicine that only lasted for ten days cost over a thousand US dollars was somewhat overturning his understanding.

Converted to RMB, wouldn’t that be over seven hundred yuan per day?

However, when he saw that the prescription included ginseng, cordyceps, donkey-hide gelatin, and Polygonum multiflorum, which were relatively expensive Chinese medicinal materials, he could understand it somewhat.

“Some of the ingredients in here are indeed very expensive, and this is America, so the prices have to be marked up, hence the cost. If you find it expensive, I can help you switch the wild ginseng for artificially cultivated ones, which would significantly reduce the price,” she said.

Qiu Ruyue knew that the price of the prescription was indeed a bit steep, and to further enhance the effects, she had increased the proportion of some precious ingredients, making it difficult to press down the price.

“No need for that, give me two prescriptions. Actually, make it a month’s supply.”

Li Ang waved his hand dismissively. Although it pained him to spend the money, he figured it was better to spend it on himself rather than waste it on a bad woman like he had done in the past as a sucker.

Unexpectedly, Qiu Ruyue shook her head in response.

“I can only prescribe you a twenty-day supply at most. We have limited stock of some ingredients in the store. We’ll need to wait for the next shipment to arrive.”

“Alright, then twenty days it is,” he said.

Li Ang nodded, about to swipe his card to pay when she interrupted his motion.

She slowed her speech, seeming a bit embarrassed, “If you would let me study your body, I can give you a 10% discount—no, a 20% discount!”

“My body? For you to study?”

Li Ang felt it was a little strange. Was he starting to sell his body?

But it was a 20% discount. With it, he could save over two hundred dollars on each prescription. If this became a regular thing, he could save thousands.

Besides, considering her looks and figure, it shouldn’t be a loss to let her have a look.

Qiu Ruyue, seeing Li Ang’s surprised expression, thought he might refuse, but the next second, Li Ang agreed readily.

“Don’t be too nervous. I’m just a bit curious about your constitution. I’ve been studying these topics lately and having a real person as a reference would make it more objective.”

Li Ang nodded in understanding and quickly sent a message to Charles, telling him he would be staying a bit longer.

Li Ang followed Qiu Ruyue into a treatment room further inside, feeling a bit reserved as this was his first time doing something like this.

“First, take off your clothes,” she instructed.

Qiu Ruyue pulled up a chair and sat in front of Li Ang, staring intently at his body.

When Li Ang was bare-chested, Qiu Ruyue’s gaze finally changed.

If previously one couldn’t discern any emotion from her gaze or expression, now Li Ang could clearly feel an eager thirst for knowledge in her eyes.

“Perfect… this is just too perfect,” she murmured.

Qiu Ruyue held an old, practically illegible book in one hand, while her other hand occasionally brushed lightly over Li Ang’s body.

“Every bone, every inch of muscle, seems to be in its rightful place.”

Qiu Ruyue’s pale, delicate hand moved from Li Ang’s shoulder to his chest.

“Heartbeat slow, powerful.”

“Uh, Miss Qiu, if you keep touching like this, it’s going to cost extra,” he joked.