In an age when information spread at the speed of light, Ben Lin’s actions had reached every corner of the web in no time. Almost everyone was talking about a formidable cardiologist from Linchuan—Dr. Ben Lin.
Right now, Ben Lin was feeling both pain and joy. Not only had his hospital rank risen by one level, but his salary had jumped by two. On top of that, he had been granted the title of Special-Grade Expert at Aibo Hospital. Compared to that, no amount of pay raise could match the prestige of this title.
Originally, Aibo Hospital had only two Special-Grade Experts. Now, with him, there were three. Usually, when a Special-Grade Expert at Aibo Hospital took on a case, the consultation fee alone was enormous.
What left him helpless, however, was that after this incident, countless people came to seek him out, hoping he could treat them.
Ben Lin knew his own abilities. While he was a decent cardiologist, he was certain he couldn't handle those truly difficult and complicated cases.
At this moment, a middle-aged couple sat before him. The man was missing an arm. With a pleading expression, he looked at Ben Lin. “Dr. Lin, I have only one son. Please, I beg you to save him. I know my request is presumptuous, but if you’re willing to help, we’re prepared to pay any price…”
Ben Lin sighed. He truly had no choice. If he had the skill himself, he would have agreed to help such a desperate couple long ago. But Dr. Joe Di clearly wished to stay hidden here, with no intention of treating anyone. If not for a twist of fate, Ben Lin wouldn't even have known someone as skilled as Joe Di existed.
With a thud, the woman knelt before Ben Lin, her voice choked with sobs. “Please… I beg you…”
The man wiped his eyes and pleaded just as earnestly. “I’ve been to Celestia once. If you need any medicinal herbs, I’m willing to go back to Celestia and find them for you.”
“You’ve been to Celestia?” Ben Lin exclaimed in surprise, momentarily forgetting to help the woman up. To Ben Lin, anyone who had set foot on Celestia was someone far beyond his reach.
Although Celestia had appeared for several years, in reality, only the wealthy, influential, or truly powerful could set foot on it.
The man nodded. “Yes, I went there quite early on. I lost my arm on Celestia.”
Only then did Ben Lin remember the woman kneeling on the ground. He hurriedly said, “Please, get up. Let me tell you the truth.”
As a doctor, Ben Lin also had a son. He deeply understood the desperation of the couple before him. If his own son were gravely ill, he too would kneel and beg for help.
Once the couple had stood up, Ben Lin told them the truth: he was not the one who saved Sherry Shaw. He also explained that the person who saved her wished to remain hidden and did not want to be disturbed by anyone.
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Joe Di wandered around Linchuan City for half a day, looking for a way to forge a blade of his own.
After half a day, Joe Di was quite disappointed. In Linchuan, it was far too difficult to find a place to forge the steel blade he wanted.
Just as he returned to his room, Joe Di saw Ben Lin waiting outside his door.
“Dr. Lin, what brings you here?” Joe Di asked in confusion. He had already helped Ben Lin resolve his issue, after all.
Ben Lin spoke anxiously, "Dr. Di, there's a couple who have been kneeling before me for their child and refuse to get up. I know I shouldn't disturb you, but I..."
Ben Lin wasn’t much of a speaker, so he couldn’t go on.
After Ben Lin told the couple the truth, they became even more desperate to ask Joe Di for help. In fact, Ben Lin himself hoped Joe Di would save the little boy—he felt great sympathy for the couple.
Joe Di sighed. "Alright, I'll go with you to meet the couple in a bit."
Ben Lin had good medical ethics, but his personality was a bit soft. It was only natural for him to agree when someone pleaded so earnestly.
Joe Di knew he couldn’t stay at Aibo Hospital much longer. With his medical skills and Ben Lin’s gentle nature, more and more people would soon come here. He hadn’t learned medicine to become a savior; right now, his greatest priority was cultivation.
If he wanted to be a doctor, he could practice medicine just as well on the Yalen Continent.
Once he saved the couple’s child, if he could earn some money, he would leave Linchuan and find a quiet place to cultivate until he mastered the Di Family’s Fourth Blade. Once he had that, he’d repair his aircraft and head to Celestia to continue his training.
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When Joe Di and Ben Lin arrived at the Lakeview Hotel, Miles Hu was already pacing anxiously outside. If he hadn’t been afraid to call Ben Lin too many times, he would have dialed far more often.
“Dr. Lin…” The moment Ben Lin stepped out of the car, Miles Hu rushed over, his face full of excitement. Then his gaze swept through the car, searching. When Joe Di came out with his backpack and no one else followed, a look of anxious unease appeared in Miles Hu’s eyes.
Did this mean Dr. Lin hadn’t brought the senior who treated Sherry Shaw?
Ben Lin understood Miles Hu’s anxious feelings and quickly said, “Mr. Hu, this is the remarkable Dr. Di I told you about. Dr. Di, this is Miles Hu. The patient is his son, Felix Hu.”
When Miles Hu realized Joe Di was the doctor meant to treat Felix, he understood how rude his earlier behavior had been. He quickly bowed to Joe Di. “Dr. Di, I apologize for my ignorance…”
Joe Di looked far too young—probably only about twenty. His youth, plus the large backpack he carried, made him seem more like an assistant, which explained Miles Hu’s initial lack of courtesy.
Joe Di’s gaze fell on Miles Hu’s arm. “Mr. Hu, was your arm bitten by a beast?”
Hearing this, both Miles Hu and Ben Lin looked at Joe Di in surprise. Although Ben Lin knew Miles Hu had lost his arm on Celestia, he hadn’t realized it was due to a beast attack.
“Yes, when I went to Celestia, a beast bit off my arm. If I hadn’t been lucky, I would have died there.” Miles Hu answered quickly, suddenly feeling a surge of confidence in Joe Di. Even his wife didn’t know the exact cause, but Joe Di had seen it at a glance—he was clearly no ordinary man.
Joe Di’s eyes lit up. “Mr. Hu, you’ve been to Celestia?”
“Yes, yes, I’ve been to Celestia. If Dr. Di needs to ask me anything, I’ll answer every question honestly.” Miles Hu replied eagerly, sensing Joe Di’s keen interest in Celestia.
“Alright, let’s check on your son first. Once he’s cured, I’ll help you with the poisoning, and then I’ll ask you a few questions.” Joe Di nodded.
“I’m poisoned?” Miles Hu was stunned, then suddenly understood. “No wonder…”
If Joe Di hadn’t mentioned it, Miles Hu wouldn’t have realized he was poisoned. Now that Joe Di pointed it out, he understood why he’d been feeling off lately.
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When Miles Hu led Joe Di and Ben Lin into the room, his wife Kira Liu was just as anxious, pacing like an ant on a hot pan.
Their son had left the hospital, and was already hanging by a thread. If they couldn’t find a doctor to help, death was inevitable.
Seeing her husband enter with Ben Lin, Liu Qiyan immediately rushed over in delight and asked, “Where’s the master?”
(That’s all for today’s update. Good night, friends!)