Chapter 294: 294: Showing General Feng's Teeth

294 Examining General Feng's TeethAs everyone looked on, puzzled, Zhao Zhitong began to speak, confirming their unspoken thoughts.

Zhao Zhitong smiled and explained, "Uncle Dean, I'm here now. I was just held up by some things on the way, so I arrived a little late."

Yuan Wenkang stroked his beard and chuckled. "Alright, alright, as long as you're here. Come, come, let's go inside."

With that, he prepared to lead them into the courtyard.

Just then, Yuan Wenkang suddenly remembered Li Liangcai. He stopped and asked, "Oh, right, what was it you wanted to say? And why is this large group of you gathered at my courtyard entrance? Don't you have classes to attend?"

Li Liangcai swallowed and was about to speak when Lv Wenhao interjected, "Dean, Li Liangcai says he wants to report Qiao Muchen and Zhao Yue for violating academy rules by bringing a girl from outside into the academy!"

Hearing this, Yuan Wenkang paused, glanced at Zhao Zhitong, and asked, "The girl from outside... you're referring to this Miss Zhao?"

Lv Wenhao nodded and replied quickly, "Yes, that's exactly what Li Liangcai said."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Wenkang laughed and waved his hand. "Alright, alright, I thought it was something serious."

"This young girl is my specially invited guest today. Qiao Muchen and Zhao Yue were just helping me bring her here. So, they haven't violated any academy rules."

Having explained the situation, Yuan Wenkang told the scholars to disperse. "Alright, you can all leave now."

Now that the dean had spoken and there was no more spectacle to witness, the scholars began to scatter.

Although Li Liangcai felt unwilling, he dared not cause a scene and could only depart with the others.

Thus, when Teacher Hua, who had been dragged to the scene by some enthusiastic scholars, finally arrived, he only saw the scholars already dispersing.reatment.

Zhao Zhitong smiled. "General Feng, you praise me too much. This emergency acupuncture can only offer temporary relief. To be free of pain permanently, the root cause must be treated."

With the toothache gone, Feng Wuji felt a surge of energy throughout his body; the oppressive heaviness in his head had also vanished.

His spirits lifted considerably, and he asked, "Ah, young girl, that old fellow Zhang Jianzi said he got some 'mouthwash' from you that supposedly keeps teeth healthy. Could you prepare some for me as well?"

Zhao Zhitong smiled. "Certainly. I've also recently formulated a new toothpaste powder. It can be used for brushing and effectively protects the teeth. Would you like to try it, General Feng?"

Feng Wuji asked in surprised curiosity, "Toothpaste powder? Is that a type of medicine?"

The name indeed sounded quite novel.

Zhao Zhitong pondered for a moment, then nodded. "It's similar, one could say. It's used for brushing teeth and is much more effective than salt."

Previously, people used willow twigs dipped in salt to brush their teeth.

Thus, Zhao Zhitong had consulted the books in Grandpa Bai's study, found a tooth powder formula devised by their ancestors, and after modifying and processing it, had created the current toothpaste powder.

Zhao Zhitong explained, "My family all use this, and the results are quite good. It is made by grinding and decocting ten types of medicinal herbs, such as soapberry, lotus leaf, and green salt. It has cooling, refreshing, and sterilizing properties, and it also helps to whiten teeth, freshen breath, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain."

Hearing this, Feng Wuji was thoroughly convinced and nodded. "That sounds wonderful!"

Now he could show this off to that old scoundrel Zhang Jianzi!