Meng Qi: ??? Ning Changyuan quickly turned around and left the room, standing under the eaves for a while before raising his hand to knock on the door again. The door creaked open. Mo Li rolled up his sleeves and asked, "What brings you here, Daoist Ning?" He appeared calm and unruffled, showing no signs… Continue reading Fish 054: Private Thoughts
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Fish 053: Desire
What do you desire? The wind seeped through the cracks in the window, and a loose tile on the roof shifted slightly. A little child running on the street accidentally kicked a stone, which lightly hit the side wall of the house. Inside the house, a cloth bag in the corner was not properly placed… Continue reading Fish 053: Desire
Fish 052: Sages Say to Extinguish Desire in Oneself
There's no room for joking. The tradition in the first month was to perform dragon and lion dances, to create a lively atmosphere regardless of poverty. The elaborately decorated lions and dragons with gold and colorful paintings were not found here. Rather, the people gathered tattered cloth, stuffed it with dry straw, and clumsily lifted… Continue reading Fish 052: Sages Say to Extinguish Desire in Oneself
Fish 051: Profound Emotions Upon Hearing
It's truly remarkable how great the teacher is. Before noon, patients seeking medical consultation came one after another. Apart from those suffering from colds and coughs, there were also people with long-standing chronic illnesses, all common ailments. Mo Li was born in Qimao Mountain and had been practicing medicine in Zhushan County under Qin Lu's… Continue reading Fish 051: Profound Emotions Upon Hearing
Fish 050: Be Humane
Benevolence is to love others. (humane, lover) Through the thin walls, Meng Qi could hear the bubbling sound of water on the stove. The sky was just beginning to brighten, and there were no sounds of people on the street yet. This house was the one Ning Changyuan found for them yesterday. It was somewhat… Continue reading Fish 050: Be Humane
Fish 049: Adhere to Your Principles and Plan for the World’s Use*
*traditional Chinese saying that emphasizes the importance of upholding one's principles while also considering practical applications in the world. Ning Changyuan: No need to be polite, I just have steady hands. On the second day of the first lunar month, at a market near the border of Yongzhou and Pingzhou. This place was originally a… Continue reading Fish 049: Adhere to Your Principles and Plan for the World’s Use*
Fish 048: Work Together
Mo Li: Found the cause... As Mo Li's thoughts unraveled, many things that had puzzled him began to make sense. Why did he feel that the herbs collected from Silang Mountain were different? Why did the porridge taste strange when boiled, and why was he the only one who noticed the difference? "...Let's not panic… Continue reading Fish 048: Work Together
Fish 047: Recipient of Virtue
The itinerary changed x 2 In the blink of an eye, they exchanged ten moves, unable to see through each other's techniques. Continuing the fight would risk affecting the innocent bystanders, so they had to stop. The Daoist cautiously watched Meng Qi. During their brief exchange, a gust of wind lifted a corner of his… Continue reading Fish 047: Recipient of Virtue
Fish 046: The Enabler Contributes
Teacher Meng, take away your YY that flew to the sky. The earthquake in Qiuling County, which caused casualties even in neighboring counties, quickly reached the prefectural government in Pingzhou. According to the rules, the incident should be immediately reported to the imperial court to request official approval from the Ministry of Personnel for disaster… Continue reading Fish 046: The Enabler Contributes
Fish 045: No More
That’s not the case. When Mo Li heard the commotion and turned around, he saw Meng Qi looking at him with a complex expression, while the tree branches continued to sweep against Meng Qi's face, reddening the right side of his face. "...Maybe it wants to come down?" Meng Qi's voice was dry and filled… Continue reading Fish 045: No More