I'm a Barefoot Doctor in a Cultivation World

[Top · Author's remarks] Regarding "Man is the whole of heaven and earth", what I want to say is all in the story. Dear friends. I am the author of this book. I am filled with emotions, and I can't help but want to say a few words from my heart to everyone. The core impulse in creating this story stems from a kind of "uneasiness". We have seen too many stories about cultivating immortals: spiritual roots determine destiny, the weak eat the strong, killing people to seize treasures, the theory of strength... There is nothing wrong with these settings in themselves. They are the classic elements that constitute this fantasy genre, and they also carry our desire to transcend reality. But the more I read, the clearer the question became in my mind: If the end of "cultivating immortality" is to become a stronger, more lonely "non-human" existence that regards all things as stupid dogs, then what is the ultimate meaning of this path? Thus, Shen Yu was born. He broke into this world of solid "common sense" with a completely different cognitive system. The "man is the whole of heaven and earth" he upholds is not just a slogan, but a possibility that I want to explore with everyone through this story: · Can cultivating immortality be not just a path of constant subtraction (cutting off the seven emotions, cutting off the six desires, and being self-centered), but a journey of addition (harmonizing the five elements, perfecting oneself, and having compassion)? · Can power be used only to dominate and plunder, or can it also be used to understand, reconcile and repair? · If the pursuit of immortality is only the infinite extension of time and loses the warmth and integrity of what makes a "human" human, then what is the difference between it and a stubborn stone? Shen Yu's "medical approach" is the practice of this possibility. What he heals is not just individual injuries, but also the cognitive paralysis and emptiness of value in this world. Every acupuncture and medication, every conceptual debate, are attempts to inject a touch of "balanced" warmth into this cold and anxious world of spiritual practice, and to awaken a respect for the nature of life. The world of online writing is huge. It can accommodate the most wild fantasies, and it should also accommodate the most serious and profound pursuit of value. I have always believed that good stories not only provide a window to escape reality, but also become a mirror that reflects reality and nourishes the soul. There is still a long way to go. Shen Yu and his partners will face more challenges, and his ideas will also encounter stronger practical barriers. But as he believes: "Knowing that something cannot be done and doing it is the true intention of a doctor." Can this "medical path" truly cure the world's chronic diseases? I have no idea. But I am willing to go on with him. I also invite you to continue walking together. ——Your author, in front of the case (all rational discussions and criticisms are welcome, every sincere voice will make this world more real)