"Awake?"
The Female Doctor's red lips beneath her black hair curved into a gentle, enchanting smile.
"Where is this?"
"This is the private clinic created by my master. Don't worry, it's absolutely safe here."
"Wait~ My body!" Yi Chen immediately recalled what had happened when he left the Old World, as well as the icy sensation of his neck being cut open. He hurriedly checked his current physical condition.
Aside from feeling somewhat cold, his body was perfectly normal. He could feel faint stitching scars around his neck.
"Could it be that you reattached my right half using the one buried at the bottom of the lake?"
"That's right. The surgery went very smoothly—or rather, your flesh cooperated perfectly. The moment it was reattached, a Chain Structure covered in spikes frantically grew from your neck, modifying and merging with the right half.
Your soul has already completely fused with the chains. No wonder those monks insisted on pursuing you.
Don't make any strenuous movements for now. Focus on resting. After all, only half of your body was buried beneath the lake. Your other half was stimulated into growing through medicine, with the help of the umbilical cord inside you. You'll need to recuperate properly.
Stay here and take your IV obediently. After I leave, a nurse will come keep you company and help pass the time."
After confirming that there was nothing seriously wrong with his body, Yi Chen quickly surveyed the private ward before him.
His Gentleman's Attire hung from the coat rack by the door.
The suitcase containing his equipment and the gold case holding his important relics were placed beside the bed. Even the key had been set nearby.
Just as the Female Doctor changed his medicine and prepared to leave, Yi Chen grabbed her empty white