Chapter 300: The Clinic
Chapter 300: The Clinic
The clinic in the north of the city was located near the city gate.
As Lindsey approached, he immediately noticed the Echo Valley River flowing through the area, and nearby, there was a small pier, most likely used for transporting patients.
Walking further, the clinic's main entrance stood wide open.
Inside, there were quite a few patients, most of them visibly weak.
With Lindsey's enhanced perception, he could even hear their hushed discussions without stepping inside.
"There was a disturbance in the forest last month, and now it's happening again this month. Did you hear? Someone got lost in the woods!"
"Oh dear, and someone inhaled the miasma, I heard they're not doing well."
"Look over there, the one lying down. They say after being rescued from the forest, they've been vomiting and having diarrhea. It's been a struggle to stop it, and they've been unconscious ever since, still not awake!"
"What are you all worried about? With Master Muleran Huen here, he'll definitely be able to solve the problem!"
"A Stage Seven Organizer, do you know what kind of existence that is?"
"The sky won't fall!"
"..."
The patients were talking about Master Muleran Huen, whose full name was Muleran Huen.
He was the Stage Seven Organizer and the true master of Nine Bays City at present.
Unlike Wizard Kosevilet, the Organizer was a true administrator.
After all, the strength of an Organizer's skills lay in their ruling methods and the number of people they controlled.
Lindsey had learned about this type of Awakener in the Hidden Frontier.
These Awakened Beings mainly divided into two branches: the Dictator and the Aggregator.
The former was like the tribal chief of primitive society or the emperor of feudal times.
The enhancements brought by those under their rule mostly benefited themselves, granting them multifaceted abilities. The more people they ruled, the more powerful the Dictator became.
The latter was more akin to officials or proponents of certain ideologies.
They excelled at organizing and coordinating, able to unite people with different goals into a unified force. While they might be weaker than Dictators in terms of overall abilities, they had more pronounced advantages in specific areas.
"..."
"I wonder which path the Organizer of Nine Bays City has chosen."
Lindsey pondered as he entered the clinic.
Although it was a clinic for Awakened Beings, there were also ordinary people working in the main hall.
A young assistant noticed Lindsey and approached him proactively:
"Sir, are you here to see a physician? Or do you have a family member or friend at home who can't travel?"
Lindsey pointed to his left hand:
"I'm an Awakened Being."
"In a previous battle, I was affected by an enemy's essence, and I've been troubled by it ever since. So, I've come to see a physician."
"An Awakened Being..." The young man's expression changed.
Mr. Tang was the owner of the clinic and a Stage Six Physician.
As a renowned existence, it was natural for people to seek his medical expertise. His assistants were well accustomed to such visits.
"Please follow me, sir."
The young assistant led the way respectfully.
There were three side rooms adjacent to the main hall, each managed by one of Mr. Tang's students.
As Lindsey entered, he saw a middle-aged woman.
She wore a long robe, her attire resembling that of a Life Scholar from Lookout City.
The female physician heard Lindsey's entrance and looked up at the assistant's expression, already making a judgment about the situation:
"Are you an Awakened Being?"
Lindsey stepped forward:
"Yes."
Treating an Awakened Being was naturally different from treating an ordinary person.
The female physician didn't ask about his ailments but instead inquired about his essence type and profession.
Lindsey had no reason to hide the truth at this point:
"I have Will and Life essence, and my cultivated skill is gaming."
"Huh?"
The female physician's expression became quite peculiar upon hearing Lindsey's answer.
She scrutinized the man in front of her, Lindsey, as if she had encountered some rare and precious animal that only appears once in a millennium.
Using two types of essence will bring about an impact.
This is common knowledge for Awakened Beings.
Not to mention the man before her, who had chosen the weak path of 'gaming', a path that few people opt for.
"You... never mind."
The female physician was about to say something.
But due to her professional duties, she suppressed her curiosity and doubts, focusing instead on inquiring about Lindsey's condition:
"Let's talk about your body first, shall we?"
"Did you accidentally get infected with some disease, or did you sustain an injury during a battle?"
Lindsey extended her left hand:
"It's an erosion of the enemy's essence."
"I had it checked in Lookout City. Mr. Mawian said he couldn't handle such an injury, so he recommended I come see Mr. Tang."
Upon hearing this, the female doctor's expression turned to one of surprise:
"If even Mr. Mawian can't handle it, then..."
She knew Mr. Mawian.
The number of physicians in the Forest Courtyard wasn't small, and it was unlikely that the female physician knew everyone.
But Mr. Mawian was the strongest physician stationed in Nine Bays City.
Even such a person couldn't treat Lindsey.
What about her own apprentice...
The female physician's expression was doubtful, and she felt uncertain.
She didn't immediately go looking for her teacher. Instead, she placed her hand on Lindsey's left arm.
"Ah!"
With a clatter, the chair toppled backward.
The doctor's reaction was almost identical to Mr. Mawian's. She sensed the power in Lindsey's arm, and like being electrocuted, she jerked her hand back, her mouth emitting a sound of surprise.
The commotion even attracted the attention of people outside, who came to check on the situation.
"Lady Lan?"
"Are you alright? Is there a problem with the patient?"
Everyone who entered was warily watching Lindsey.
In an Awakened Being's clinic, they weren't too worried about medical riots. But they couldn't stop patients with mental issues from causing trouble.
Seeing this, the female physician quickly shook her head and shooed the others out:
"There's nothing wrong here, please leave!"
"..."
The people who had entered gradually dispersed.
At this moment, the female physician turned to look at Lindsey again.
The young man's expression was calm, and he remained in his original position as if everything that had just happened had no effect on him. He was like an observer standing outside the situation, as if everything was under his control.
What kind of person is this...
The female doctor swallowed, and all her thoughts dissipated from her mind.
She couldn't even judge the power in Lindsey's right arm, let alone determine its level. She only felt the dense death aura permeating it.
It was as if she would be devoured by death and slaughter at any moment!
— Unfathomable essence and existence.
"..."
"Lord, I'll go find my teacher right away. Please wait here."
The female physician stood up and hurriedly walked backward, as if she were running away.
But at this moment, she remembered something—Lindsey looked very young.
Holders of the essence of life often don't show their age through their appearance. Not to mention the injuries he had, which weren't typical for someone his age.
The female physician suppressed her fear and forced herself to stop.
Before going upstairs to find her teacher, she turned back to ask one more question:
"Forgive me for asking, but how old are you this year?"
Lindsey calculated in her mind.
All the experiences of this journey seemed like a dream from the day before.
But in fact, he had already left Hidden Frontier for more than three years, and the time spent there made one feel sentimental.
Time really flies. Lindsey sighed, and only then did she reply to the female doctor in front of her:
"19, I just turned 19 this year."
"Also, my name is Lindsey, and I'm just a Stage Three Awakened Being."
(End of Chapter)
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