Zombie Bodyguard
Chapter 382 - 381 Prepare the Prescription (Part 2)

Chapter 382: Chapter 381 Prepare the Prescription (Part 2)

"What method?" Lin Tian asked. Mass production was the key, otherwise, holding onto this prescription would be of no value since zombies had no need for such a thing.

"According to the information Miss provided me, the healing effects of this medication are excellent, presumably because it is made from the essence of the concentrated herbs, which explains its effectiveness. However, we can do the opposite, not concentrate but dilute," Professor Xue said.

Then he opened a document on his computer, which was rich in text and images. The first image Lin Tian recognized was that of the Black Mandala Flower.

Professor Xue pointed at the information on the document and chuckled, "This is my pharmacological analysis of all the herbs listed in the prescription. Look at the first one, the Black Mandala Flower. Mandala flowers come in various colors: purple, blue, red, pink, green, gold, white, black, among which black has the best medicinal effect. Its primary function is not hallucinogenic due to the floral scent but anesthetic."

Lin Tian glanced at it and saw dense pharmacological analysis of the flower, along with various calculations and chemical molecular formulas, which were dizzying to look at.

Professor Xue was not only proficient in traditional herbs but had also integrated modern technological knowledge into his research. He truly embodied expertise from all eras and across the globe. Lin Tian recalled that as a child, his aspiration was to become a scientist. Now it seems, how naive his thoughts were then.

"Professor Xue, ’Compendium of Materia Medica’ mentions, harvest this flower in August, hemp seeds in July, dry them in the shade, powdery them equally, then mix with hot wine for consumption of three money, after a while one feels tipsy as if drunk. Before cutting wounds or cauterizing, one should consume this, thus not feeling the pain. This records the anesthetic effect, right?" Lin Tian spoke up. He had read extensively, delving into many books including ancient Huaxia medical texts, and knew a thing or two.

"Haha, young man, you’ve read a wide range of books indeed. You’re right, it not only describes the anesthetic effect but specifically the anesthetic effect of the Mandala Flower. Furthermore, the Powder for Anesthesia, transmitted by Hua Tuo in ancient times, also contained Mandala Flower. Its role in the healing medicine is to provide mild anesthesia, alleviating pain from wounds," Professor Xue laughed delightfully, explaining the role of the flower in the prescription.

So that was it, Lin Tian suddenly understood. No wonder the Japanese felt so much less pain on their faces after taking the Healing Medicine.

"Then what about this Ghost Flower and Qilin Blood? The names sound quite intimidating," Lin Tian earnestly sought advice.

The Xiao sisters nearby, seeing him being serious for a change, smiled knowingly. This jerk’s advantage was his willingness to ask when he did not know something, unlike some people who, due to pride, pretend to understand when they don’t.

This jerk, when not messing around, seemed quite charming seriously, Miss thought so, twinkling her eyes.

"Young man, the names of these herbs all have their origins. Like the Ghost Flower which is also called manjusha..." Professor Xue was saying when he was interrupted by Xiao Manxuan.

"Ah, I know the manjusha, it’s said to be a flower that grows in the Netherworld, also known as the Other Shore Flower," Xiao Manxuan exclaimed in surprise.

"Other Shore Flower, blooms for a thousand years, falls for a thousand years, flower and leaves never meet. Love does not depend on cause and effect, fate destined life and death," Lin Tian recited pretentiously.

Xiao Manxue glanced at him with a chilled expression. Though the context was supposed to be profoundly beautiful, his rendition stripped it of all sentiment. This jerk was indeed weird; many sad and distressing topics, once discussed with him, become impossible to grieve over.

"Hehe, for an old man like me who’s over fifty, all this talk about tragic sadness is just nonsense. Young people experience so little of life and then express such sentiments, or as you would say, they’re just showing off." The old man was serious but suddenly became playful.

However, realizing that they were discussing serious matters, he coughed twice and continued his narrative, leaving Lin Tian and the others staring at each other wide-eyed.

"The Ghost Flower has more than a dozen aliases, but its medicinal effects are consistent: reducing swelling, relieving pain, and complementing the effects of the Mandala Flower," Professor Xue continued earnestly.

"And what about Qilin Blood? I’ve heard of the first two, but Qilin Blood is new to me," Lin Tian asked.

"Qilin Blood is also known as Blood Elixir. In the south, there’s a tree called the Dragon Blood Tree. When its trunk is wounded, it exudes a purple-red resin that stains the injured part red. The part of the wood that turns red and dies is Qilin Blood. It’s a very precious medicinal material with powerful effects: it activates blood circulation to dissipate blood stasis, stops bleeding, and greatly aids in wound recovery," Professor Xue explained.

"The medicines I just mentioned have such good effects because they are in concentrated form. But that makes them too expensive for ordinary people. However, by diluting them, the cost is reduced, and so is the price," Professor Xue said.

That made sense to Lin Tian who nodded in understanding, noting that while a concentrated medicine might heal a wound in one day, a diluted version could take three days or a week. It seemed like a longer treatment, but it was affordable for ordinary people, and that was what ultimately mattered.

"What’s the second method?" Lin Tian recalled Professor Xue mentioning there were two methods and asked.

"The second method is to find substitute medicinal materials, but that’s even harder. It’s not enough that the substitutes have the same medicinal effects; their interactions also matter, which makes it a long-term task," Professor Xue said, shaking his head.

Even though the method was difficult, the old man didn’t seem discouraged at all. Instead, his eyes were full of determination, clearly a workaholic who thrived on challenging problems.

"Lin Tian, don’t forget something," Miss reminded him, "What you’re seeing is only the cultivation room. The Xiao Group also has a planting base. Medicinal materials that have been researched for cultivation methods are grown there on a large scale. That’s the real purpose of the cultivation room, to lay the groundwork for later processes."

"That’s relieving. Although some medicinal materials are still scarce, we can start by supplying the Xikou City market. Fulfilling one city’s needs should be feasible, and later we can gradually expand the market. Moreover, we can grade the medicines based on their concentration, targeting different groups of people. After all, those wealthy folks have too much money–it would be a waste not to earn it," Lin Tian proposed. But upon finishing, he noticed the Xiao sisters looking at him disapprovingly.

He then realized, these two were wealthy themselves, and his words had seemingly lumped these beautiful women into the same category, as if their money was burning a hole in their pockets, too.

"Humph, your proposal is good, but let me tell you, not all the money business people earn is burning their hands," Miss retorted, clearly agreeing with Lin Tian’s suggestion but annoyed by his generalization.

"Right, about this prescription, there’s also a very important issue," Professor Xue suddenly said.

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