Grandmaster of Medicine.

Summary

Fang Qiu, a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, encounters an elderly man living alone in the mountains. Despite the old man's lack of internal energy, he exudes a powerful state of mind, having conquered his own heart and desires. The old man shares insights about life, emphasizing the importance of peace and self-cultivation over worldly concerns. Fang Qiu admires the elder's wisdom and resilience, especially as he sustains himself with a small vegetable patch. The conversation shifts to a wolf that avoids the area, which the old man claims to be his friend. He hints at a mysterious place nearby where fierce animal bones are found, suggesting the potential for treasures. Fang Qiu offers herbs as gratitude, but the old man declines, valuing sleep as the best tonic. The elder then shares unique knowledge about sleep, indicating a deeper understanding of health beyond conventional wisdom.

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