Closing the Clinic

The next morning, Bai Mo went to see patients as usual, but this time, he carefully wrote a long prescription for each patient, and for those who couldn't read, he even drew a simple and easy-to-understand picture.

Many patients were deeply moved and subsequently brought some things to Bai Mo. They weren't anything expensive; some brought two candles, while others brought some dry food.

After resolving these issues, Bai Mo compiled his knowledge of herbs into a book and handed it to Mochizuki Mo, who had come today, along with the key to the pharmacy.

Chang gripped the key in her hand, feeling its cold touch. Her expression turned somewhat grim as she looked up and said:

"Are you really leaving? Why not stay? Although Mochizuki isn't considered strong right now, he's more than capable of taking care of you for the rest of your life! There won't be any rules or restrictions on you, you can stay..."

The girl didn't understand; she could never comprehend why Bai Mo had left.

You can't talk about ice with a summer insect. Chang was just a female ninja from the Warring States period, living each day as it came. Therefore, she couldn't understand why anyone would give up the peaceful life right in front of them and choose to leave.

Her limited knowledge prevented her from understanding the choices made by the person before her, and all she wanted was for the doctor who had saved her life to be able to enjoy his life peacefully.

Bai Mo did not answer, but instead gave Chang a perfunctory instruction:

"This book contains most of the herbs. You are a smart child. After you learn these, you don't need to be a ninja anymore. You can treat other members of your clan or other people in the future. The clinic is now in your hands."

There's a hidden compartment under the bed where I've placed some gold. Even though you have Chiyome's protection, it's always good to have an extra layer of security.

Clutching the thick book in her hands, the girl lowered her head, and two tears unconsciously streamed down her face.

Bai Mo sighed, stroked her hair, and said:

"Don't be sad. I can't be a doctor forever, and you can't be a female ninja forever. Study hard, and you'll become a great person in the future."

After an unknown amount of time, Shang took a deep breath and said with a somber expression:

"But how can I accept all this... And how could I possibly become a doctor as remarkable as you?"

However, she heard a self-deprecating chuckle. Bai Mo knelt down, looked directly into Chang's moist eyes, gently pressed her trembling shoulders with both hands, and said softly:

"I'm no great doctor, Shang. No matter how well I do, I'm just a doctor. And this world is never short of people who need help, especially in this era."

When I arrived here, I knew I was destined to leave; I couldn't save everyone. But you are different. You will record this knowledge, apply it, and pass it on.

At that time, you will achieve true greatness, a thousand times, ten thousand times more remarkable than my mere two and a half months as a doctor.

Hearing Bai Mo's words, Chang stopped trying to dissuade her. The young female ninja didn't understand many things, but she was very obedient, holding a thick book. A small flame ignited in Chang's eyes.

Ninjas, especially female ninjas, typically die between the ages of 25 and 35 if they cannot retire. Everyone around her experienced this, so Chang never thought about the future.

Today, for the first time, she began to think about what her future should hold.

Seeing that she would not say anything more, Bai Mo stood up and stretched out his hand, which was the Mochizuki Clan crest left by Chiyome.

"Okay, and could you also return this to her? She's probably forgotten because so much has happened lately."

Looking at the Moon Ring and Nine Luminaries in Bai Mo's hand, Chang hurriedly shook her head and said:

"No, you should return this to the leader yourself. A farewell like this should at least have a parting ceremony, let's do it tonight. I'll tell the leader she'll definitely come!"

As she spoke, Chang left without looking back. Watching the hurried little girl, Bai Mo smiled and shook his head. He didn't stop her and put away the Moon Ring and Nine Luminaries in his hand.

He definitely needed to say goodbye, and he also needed to confirm what Chiyome had done in Kyoto after obtaining the Magnetic Field Power. Even if Chang hadn't said anything, Bai Mo would have gone to bother her in the afternoon anyway.

Since that's the case, let's just leave it at that.

Moreover, there was indeed a banquet that evening, not Bai Mo's decision, but rather a somewhat abrupt suggestion made by Shi after he finished reading the book last night:

"Now that everything here has been resolved, shall we say goodbye to the people we know here? Let's call Miss Kenshin and Miss Chiyome as a farewell."

The main hall can be used for banquets; rather, you should definitely introduce them to me.

He didn't seem to like Chiyome much before, but now he's suddenly asking to invite her by name. Women's minds are really hard to understand.

Just like with stocks, without any warning, Chiyome decreased significantly last night.

After all, Bai Mo didn't know that Chiyome was only separated from him by a wall last night, nor did he know what kind of mental changes Chiyo had gone through at that time.

But in Shiki's eyes, from Chiyome's perspective, after obtaining unparalleled power (in her own opinion), she didn't break through the wall when faced with Bai Mo, who was only Electric Current Push, and herself, who had suppressed her power.

If Chiyome were already a power-hungry beast in heat, Shiki would have sent her to heaven on the spot. But since she had controlled herself, recognized reality, and didn't do anything foolish, Shiki was quite lenient.

It will at least give her a chance to be completely disillusioned.

And she hasn't even cleaned up the floor she made.

After the morning session ended, Bai Mo closed the clinic and went home. He would never appear in this clinic again after closing today.

Back inside the building, there was a knock on the door shortly afterward. When Bai Mo opened it, he saw Mona Lisa again.

"Da Vinci... Miss, you've been dragged here by Shi again?"

"No, I finished dealing with my business this time, so I came back. I entrusted the excess magic resources to a reliable person, which means I'm temporarily free. From now on, I'll be working with you all..."

"Smells wonderful, it smells delicious! Looks like I've arrived just in time!"

Bai Mo gestured for them to enter, since it wouldn't make a difference if they had another pair of chopsticks. Then he watched as Da Vinci dragged in a whole bunch of Renaissance-era machines.

"Thank you, I'll go help prepare the desserts."

Not long after, Kenshin arrived. Upon seeing Bai Mo, she immediately grabbed his arm, tears streaming down her face, and said:

"Bai Mo, I've read the letter you gave me. Are you really leaving?"

"Yes."

"You spoiled me and then left without looking back! You irresponsible, heartless man! You can't leave! What am I supposed to drink if you leave?!"

Bai Mo ruthlessly pulled Kenshin off his arm and said with some helplessness:

"Drinking less will be good for you; maybe it'll even add a couple more years to your life..."

Dragging Kenshin into the hall, everything was already prepared, the sun was setting, but one person was still missing. Kenshin, however, made no attempt to be polite, picking up his chopsticks and preparing to feast.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Chiyome stood before the familiar door, taking deep breaths. When she saw Bai Mo open the door, her body trembled involuntarily.

"What happened to you? Did you hurt yourself because you didn't control your Magnetic Field Power properly?"

Chiyome quickly lowered her head, not daring to look at the man's face, afraid that she would lose control and pounce on him. Feeling her heart pounding and the blood rushing to her brain, Chiyome had an urge to run away.

She felt somewhat wronged and confused.

Even though I had dealt with it several times before coming here, the desires and impulses still kept coming out.

Last night, Chiyome realized something profound: these powerful hands could not extinguish the fire within her heart. After a brief moment of emptiness, this beast would only grow stronger and return with renewed fury.

Some things will only happen zero times or countless times.