The Survival Rules of NPCs

Chapter 26: Training Extraordinary Doctors?

"By the way, fellow villager, do you remember? My voice travels through the roots of a tree, but every day that branch breaks off, and I don't know where the connection is. So I can't find the same place again. In other words, my voice won't always be heard in the same place. Please, fellow villager, don't give up on me..."

Three hours later, Bai Cai stood there, stunned. Had the other person not heard her last words? Damn it, how was she supposed to communicate next time? If she had known that was their last conversation, she should have said more, like... that she could send something through her roots somewhere...

Those who called themselves Mother Earth received a lot of spoils as rewards. Since they were from the same hometown, I should give them some gifts.

Sigh...maybe next time...

The cabbage opened another tree hole connected to the first one, which was filled with colorful and wondrous items, including gems, vibrant leather bags, glowing herbs, and prepared medicinal juices.

What should I give him?

Bai Cai first examined the gems. These were the most stable ones. According to Allen and Michelle, some of these gems were so valuable that they dared not sell them easily, otherwise they might be hunted down. She wondered how her fellow villager was doing. Maybe she should take a smaller one first?

These medicines are the most practical, but because there are no good containers, most of them are lost on the way when they are delivered by leaves. Many medicines can even cause some roots to fail.

But these things are indeed good. For example, this bottle of blood potion is made from something similar to a blood eel that she caught in the river. She has tried it herself. After drinking it, she can awaken a very powerful superpower. Her blood will be activated, and she can heal wounds and even regenerate severed limbs. She is able to go into the river to catch crabs now because of this. Once, she was ambushed by a crab and had her head cut off. She was saved by this ability.

She only gave away this potion once, and it seems that it was obtained by someone named Eisen. However, there are risks in giving these things away. According to a conversation with Allen, the potions bestowed by the Mother Goddess can cause changes in the forest. Some places that were originally harmonious will become very dangerous. For example, the blood potion caused a large area of ​​the forest to grow blood vines. Any creature that gets close will be grabbed and drained of its blood, turning it into a forbidden zone.

For example, once he sent out some Shadow Potion, which caused some places in the forest to become strange. In their understanding, the supernatural powers bestowed by the Mother Goddess would put a burden on the forest, so Allen did not advocate that he bestow supernatural powers. Gradually, he stopped sending them.

I figured it must have been a leak when the medicine was delivered that caused the local plants to mutate. Since the villagers are here, I have to show my appreciation. As for the potential mutation of the surrounding forest, I need to discuss that beforehand. Oh, by the way, do the villagers know that some parts of the forest have already mutated?

Oh my god, please don't! It would be such a sin if my fellow villagers got scammed and died somewhere...

But if you die, you can retrieve your corpse. The other person is from your hometown, so they should have the same ability, right?

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The secret of the Human-Faced Tree...

After dealing with the pile of corpses, Bright quickly left the North District, donned his cloak, and arrived at the bustling Rose Avenue, where he found Dr. Jack.

Dr. Jack was the most famous doctor on Rose Avenue and was often invited by many nobles to treat their illnesses. Bright visited him in the name of the city lord, which was a good way to avoid being monitored by those who were watching Jack.

"Mr. Bright." Jack showed great respect to the mysterious man before him. After all, both the Elsie Knight and Lord Martin, the city lord, treated this young man with utmost respect. Now that the prosecutor had been beaten to death, in his eyes as a mortal, Lord Martin was the one most likely to save the city from its current predicament. He did not believe that the terrible cult would spare his wife and children after successfully taking control of the city.

"Come with me..."

The two arrived at the city lord's villa. The city lord's manor, which was now under heavy guard, was almost the safest place. Martin and Eliza were overjoyed to see Bright return on his own initiative. Mr. Bright's absence for only one night had made them restless and unable to sleep. His return meant that their worst fears had not come true.

"I need to conduct an experiment, and I hope Lord Martin can provide a place to do it."

"No problem, Mr. Bright, I'll have the basement cleaned up immediately."

Blake nodded to Dr. Jack: "There are still a few infected people in the city lord's mansion who haven't fully recovered. I need Dr. Jack's help to do some experiments."

Human trials?

Dr. Jack shuddered, sensing that this seemingly handsome and gentle Mr. Bright might not be such a kind person after all.

"Does Dr. Jack know his own rank?" Bright asked directly.

Jack paused for a moment, then said, "I've been a doctor for fourteen years. The last time I was assessed in Milandale, I was a level nine doctor, but that was two years ago. Mr. Bright should know that ordinary doctors like us can't pass the level ten hurdle. That requires... experience treating an extraordinary disease."

"If you were given a chance, would you be willing to give it a try?"

"Sir, are you serious?" Jack's breathing quickened.

Extraordinary doctors are extraordinary beings, highly sought-after figures even in noble circles. There are countless level nine doctors in the empire, but only a very few cross the threshold to become extraordinary doctors. Places like Holy Stone City are simply not qualified to allow an extraordinary doctor to reside there!

The training of extraordinary doctors is monopolized, even beyond the control of the Rhine Empire. There are only two places on the entire continent where extraordinary doctors can be trained. One is the medical school in the capital of the Emerald Kingdom, the leader of the seven southern kingdoms, where very few places are opened to allies of the seven kingdoms each year. Almost only the top noble families have the opportunity to compete for this opportunity. The second is the medical school in the capital of the Eastern Kingdom of Xiaer. Xiaer welcomes foreign students, but because it is a country without faith, it is openly rejected by the seven kingdoms. Although some nobles secretly send people there for training, it is not allowed in public. Therefore, it is almost impossible for ordinary doctors to train through either channel.

Eliza and Martin looked at Bright with astonishment. They knew that Bright was extraordinary and might be a supernatural wizard, but they still couldn't believe it when he said he could train a supernatural doctor.

This is something that even the Rhine Empire, with its national strength, could not replicate.

If it weren't for the shortage of extraordinary doctors, the Rhine Empire wouldn't have resorted to large-scale purification methods whenever it encountered pollution spread by cults. The most important reason was the fear of the spread of extraordinary viruses and plagues, especially since the Rhine Empire's mortal enemy, the Southern Witch Tribe, was most skilled in voodoo techniques. The Rhine Empire had been caught in plagues that nearly led to its demise several times.

"Mr. Bright..." Eliza looked at him cautiously, "Your statement..."

"At a time like this, I certainly wouldn't lie to you for no reason." Bright looked at Jack and said quietly, "The process will be somewhat dangerous. Just tell me if you're willing or not?"

"I do!" Jack answered almost without hesitation. This was the dream of every doctor. Any extraordinary doctor in the empire would receive the title of viscount, which was a noble title that allowed his descendants to live without having to struggle. Although nobles would be demoted by one rank every three generations, there was still a baron after the viscount. Even if the descendants were not successful, the title of viscount was enough for a family to enjoy glory for six generations for hundreds of years!

If such an opportunity truly arises, it would be worth risking one's life for it!

“Okay…” Bright looked at Martin: “I need a medical appointment.”

"Doctor?" Martin was taken aback. "For you?"

"Does the city lord not even have a single doctor's position available?"

Martin quickly waved his hand: "Yes, I do, but..."

Eliza interrupted her husband, laughing, "It's nothing, Mr. Bright. If you need it now, I'll have someone bring the seal."

"This is troublesome," Blatt nodded. "Move a few more of the severely infected people from the city lord's mansion to the basement."

What are we supposed to do?

The group exchanged glances, but none of them dared to object; they could only follow the other's instructions.

Upon reaching the basement, Brett, who had been appointed as a doctor, closed his eyes and felt the changes that the medical profession was bringing to him.

"What should we do now, Mr. Bright?" Martin asked cautiously.

"To prevent infection, you two should go out. Jack and I can stay here."

"This..." Martin frowned. He really didn't want to miss the process that could turn a doctor into a super doctor. If it was true, it was a discovery that could change the fate of the empire!

But Eliza grabbed Martin and politely said to Bright, "Okay, Mr. Bright, we'll go out now."

Stepping out of the basement, Martin frowned as he looked at his beautiful wife. "Darling, this is a rare opportunity. If what that guy said is true, then the Empire..."

"The Empire?" Eliza scoffed, interrupting the other's daydreams. "In our current state, how can we possibly worry about the Empire's prosperity?"

"Uh..." Martin choked for a moment before realizing that his position as city lord was in jeopardy, and he was practically a lamb to the slaughter. Why should he care about the fate of the empire?

"Whether this secret is true or false, he will never let us see it. Once we get through this crisis, there will be plenty of opportunities to obtain it. Right now... the most important thing is to overcome the current crisis, not to foolishly try to pry into someone else's secret!"

"I understand..." Martin gave a wry smile. His father was right. He was indeed not suited to be a politician. Even Eliza understood the situation better than he did.

Do you think what he said is true or false?

Eliza shook her head: "I don't know. If he has the ability to train extraordinary doctors, why would he be a corpse collector in this remote city? It sounds unbelievable, but in the current situation, there's no point in him lying, right? Let's wait and see."

Martin nodded, while in the basement, Dr. Jack held his breath, staring intently at Bright. Although rationally he thought Bright's statement was unlikely, he couldn't help but feel hopeful.

Bright closed his eyes and directly activated the backup experience points in the panel.

[System notification: Reserved experience points are valuable. Are you sure you want to use them for the doctor profession?]

confirm!

[You have used 490 experience points on the doctor profession. Your current doctor level is: 10!]