Medical Clinic
The clinic in the north of the city is near the city gate.
When Linsey arrived, she immediately saw the Echo Valley River flowing through the area, and there was also a small dock nearby, which was likely used for transporting patients.
Further ahead, the clinic's doors were wide open.
There were many patients inside, and most of them were obviously weak at a glance.
With Linsey's enhanced perception, she could hear their whispered conversation even without going inside.
"There was a riot in the forest last month, and now it's happening again this month. Have you heard? Someone even got lost in the forest!"
"Oh dear, someone else inhaled the miasma, and I heard they're not feeling well."
"See that? That's the one lying over there. I heard that after being rescued from the woods, he was vomiting and had diarrhea. He finally managed to stop, but he's been unconscious ever since!"
"What are you worried about? Anyway, with Lord Mu En here, he'll definitely be able to solve the problem!"
"The organizers of the Seventh Stage, do you know what kind of beings they are?"
"The sky won't fall down!"
"..."
The Lord Mu En that these patients were talking about was named Mu Le Na Hu En.
That is, the organizer of the Seventh Stage, who is also the true master of Nine Bends City at present.
Unlike the wizard Ke Saiwei Lait, the organizers are truly in charge.
Ultimately, the Organizer's Skill lies in their methods of control and the number of people they manipulate.
Linsey learned the relevant knowledge in the Hidden Borderlands.
These awakened individuals are mainly divided into two streams: one is the dictator, and the other is the aggregator.
The former is like the patriarch of primitive society or the emperor of feudal times.
The enhancements granted to him by those under his rule primarily benefit himself, giving him extraordinary multifaceted abilities. Furthermore, the more capable the people he commands, the more powerful the dictator becomes.
The latter is more like an official or an advocate of an ideology.
They excel at organization and coordination, capable of uniting people with diverse motives into a cohesive force. While weaker than dictators in many aspects, they possess significant advantages in certain specific areas.
"..."
"I wonder what kind of path this person from Nine Bends City takes."
Linsey walked into the clinic, lost in thought.
Although it is an enterprise owned by the awakened, there are also ordinary people working in the lobby.
A young man noticed Linsey looking around and approached him, asking, "Sir, are you here to see a doctor? Or do you have family or friends who are unable to travel?"
Linsey pointed to her left hand:
"I am an awakened one."
"I was unfortunately affected by the enemy's Essence in a previous battle, and I'm still troubled by it, so I came to see a doctor."
"An Awakened One..." The young man's expression was clear.
Tang is the owner of the clinic and also a physician at the Sixth Stage.
With Renown Far and Wide, it's no surprise that many people come specifically to see the doctor, and the assistants are already quite familiar with them.
"This way, please."
The young man led the way respectfully.
There are three side rooms on the side of the main hall of the clinic, where Tang's students are responsible for daily patient care.
After Linsey went inside, she saw a middle-aged woman.
The other person was dressed in a long robe, somewhat similar in appearance to the Life Scholar of Lookout Point City.
The female doctor heard Linsey enter.
Looking up at the young man's face, I already knew what was going on:
"Is he an Awakened One?"
Linsey stepped forward:
"That's right."
Treating the awakened is certainly different from treating ordinary people.
The female doctor didn't ask about the patient's illness, but instead inquired about Linsey's attributes as an Awakened: "Could you tell me your Essence Type and Occupation?"
Linsey, of course, wouldn't hide it at this moment. "I have the Essence of will and life, and the skill I've cultivated is games."
"Ah?"
The female doctor's expression was quite strange upon hearing Linsey's answer.
She scrutinized Linsey in front of her, as if she had seen some rare and precious animal.
Using two different Essence simultaneously can have negative effects.
This is common sense for those who are awakened.
Not to mention the man in front of her, who is on the weak path of 'games,' a path few people choose.
"You... never mind."
The female doctor wanted to say something.
But out of a sense of duty, she set aside her curiosity and doubts and focused on asking Linsey questions:
"Tell me about your health first."
"Did he accidentally contract some disease? Or did he pick up a lingering infection during the battle?"
Linsey extended her left hand:
"It's the enemy's Essence erosion."
"I had already seen someone in Lookout Point City. Mr. Ma Wei An said he was also unable to treat such an injury, which is why he recommended that I come to see Mr. Tang."
Upon hearing this, the female doctor's face showed surprise:
"Even Mr. Ma Wei An can't do anything?"
She knew Ma Wei An.
There are quite a few doctors in the entire world of Courtyard in the Forest, and it's impossible for everyone to know the female doctor.
But Ma Wei An is the strongest physician stationed in Nine Bends City.
Even someone like that couldn't treat Linsey.
So, as an apprentice...
The female doctor's expression was somewhat doubtful and uncertain.
Instead of immediately looking for her teacher, she first tried placing her hand on Linsey's left arm.
"Ah!"
With a loud crash, the chair tipped backward instantly.
The female doctor's reaction was almost identical to Ma Wei An's.
She sensed the force in Linsey's arm and recoiled as if electrocuted, letting out a gasp.
The commotion even attracted people outside to check the situation.
"Madam Lan?"
"Are you alright? Is something wrong with the patient?"
Everyone who came in looked at Linsey.
Clinics with awakened individuals in charge are less worried about medical disputes, but they can't prevent some mentally ill patients from causing trouble.
Seeing this, the female doctor quickly shook her head and shooed the others out. "There's nothing wrong here, you can all leave now!"
"..."
The people who had come in gradually dispersed.
At this moment, the female doctor looked at Linsey in front of her again.
The young man remained calm and composed, sitting firmly in his seat as if nothing had affected him. His steady and composed demeanor made him seem like an observer detached from the situation, as if everything was under his control.
Who exactly is this person...?
The female doctor swallowed hard, all her thoughts vanishing from her mind.
She couldn't even judge the level of power in Linsey's right arm; she only sensed a strong aura of death emanating from it.
It was as if any further exploration would lead to her being instantly consumed by death and slaughter! —An immeasurable amount of Essence and existence.
"..."
"Sir, I will go find the teacher right away. Please wait here."
The female doctor got up and walked away as if fleeing.
But then she remembered something else— Linsey looked very young.
Those who possess Life Source Material are usually not easy to judge by their appearance. Not to mention, the other party's injuries are not those of an ordinary young person.
The female doctor suppressed her fear and forced herself to stop.
Before going upstairs to find her teacher, she turned back and asked, "Excuse me, how old are you this year?"
Linsey did some mental calculations.
Everything that happened on this trip feels like it was just yesterday, as if it were right before my eyes.
But in fact, he has been away from the Hidden Borderlands for more than three years, and the time he has spent there is quite poignant.
Time really flies.
Linsey sighed before replying to the female doctor in front of her:
"19, I'm exactly 19 this year."
"Also, my name is Linsey, and I am just a Third Stage Awakener, so there's no need to call me 'sir' or any other honorifics."