The old man could not bring himself to watch Baby Zetty struggle and in pain, hence he very reluctantly stood up and followed Boye.
When they came to Baby Zetty’s operation room, they saw Baby Zetty making the smallest incision in the patient's stomach while skillfully holding a scalpel. She nimbly applied medicine to the infected area before sewing up his wounds deftly.
The old man's jaw dropped.
Boye said proudly, "Do you see that? This is the result o f me forcing her to dissect small animals."
"She hasn't dissected a person before, though?" the old man exclaimed.
Boye stared contemptuously at him. "You're timid and have poor comprehension, therefore you think that everyone will struggle like you. Baby Zetty is a prodigy in medicine. She can remember most of what she has seen, whether it’s a sketch or the real thing. She's able to locate each organ precisely."
The old man was not mad at Boye for belittling him and praising Baby Zetty. Instead, he laughed and said, "You finally have a successor, Boye."
Boye said, "Just wait and see. This kid will complete
her apprenticeship in less than five years."
The old man shook his head and said, "What she's learning right now is orthodox medicine. You haven't even passed on your legendary secrets to her. It’s a little early to make a conclusion."
Boye thought about it and said, "You're right. I’ll have t o think of a way to test her."
The next day, the critically ill patient was out of danger.
Baby Zetty let out a smile of relief.
Boye said, "Keep waiting. The ones that go to her now are just patients with minor pain and illnesses. She’s new to the field, so who would go to her if they have complex diseases?"
20 days later, Baby Zetty came to consult Boye. "Mr. Boye, this man's complexion looks normal, his pulse is strong, and his organs are functioning as usual. But the root of his tongue is black. Why is that?”
Boye was greatly alarmed by what she heard.
"Baby Zetty, immediately turn the patient away by telling him that you can’t save him. Also, close the clinic on the pretext that you’re ill. Do not go to the back of the mountain to collect medicinal herbs during this period of time as well.”
Baby Zetty was surprised. "What’s going on, Mr. Boye?"
"Don't ask anything," Boye said, "From now on, I'll teach you the secret techniques of the Boyes. Learn them carefully." "Okay."
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