"Young Master, you said your teacher is Old Doctor Chen?"
Old Master Ma's face, which had previously held a smile, became somewhat solemn.
"It seems that the villagers all call him that," Lu Qing replied with slightly less tension on his face.
"Yes, Old Master Ma, my young brother here goes to study and read with Old Doctor Chen every day."
At this moment, Brother Da An found an opportunity to chime in.
Old Master Ma scrutinized Lu Qing and Brother Da An with a look, then suddenly, his smile returned.
"So you're Old Doctor Chen's esteemed pupil; I have been disrespectful."
Old Master Ma proceeded to bow to Lu Qing with great formality, which seemed to frighten Lu Qing as he took two steps back.
Lu Qing waved his hands somewhat frantically: "I am not worthy of being called an esteemed pupil. I've only learned a bit about herbs from my teacher, and I still can't even treat illnesses."