The Geared Immortal

Chapter 576

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Doctor Lianzhi Di stroke his silver chin as he looks at Shin Jiao who is seriously treating the patients inside the infirmary and the figure of his eldest son walking unconsciously out of the infirmary followed by his young friends who are also doctors.

He didn't interrupt what just happened in the infirmary to teach a very valuable lesson to his son. Ever since yesterday, he deliberately praises the name of Qiong Ji in front of his family and how good of a young doctor he is. And he knew that his words hit the ego of his prideful son. But he must do this to help this intelligent son of his a valuable lesson.

At first, he thought that the lesson would be the failure of his son to cure the poisoned soldier.

At that time he too checked the soldier's condition and found out that it was all too late. The poison has already invaded most of his body. Although a decoction and vomiting would alleviate some of the pain, the soldier would still die.

And the lesson for his son would be his impulsiveness and seeing a person die in front of him.

It would be a very valuable lesson for his son which he himself has also learned from his master when he was an apprentice doctor.

With this lesson, he is hopeful that his son would grow to be a better doctor and would hold their family's name in the empire.

But who would have expected that this young Doctor Ji has such an amazing skill when it comes to acupuncture and healing. He can even cure a patient with such a poisoning…

Suddenly, Doctor Di stopped from his musing and an idea came up in his mind.

A certain person from the capital appears inside his mind and has been troubling the entire medical community of the empire. However, he could not just jump into conclusion without knowing the background of the young man first. He needs to make sure that the young man is really from the Ji family. This is because that person is an important figure of the empire. If he neglected his duty, he and his family would suffer.

Shaking his head, Doctor Di decided to observe the young doctor more. And when the time comes he would recommend him to treat the emperor's illness.

With that in mind, Doctor Di return to his consulting table and began checking on the stack of scrolls in front of him.

With an elaborate plan in his mind, Doctor Di decided to check, observe, learn, and ask questions. Just like treating a patient. He then wrote something on parchment and called for an assistant.

"Send this to the capital…" he said in a low voice and pointed at the name at the back of the parchment.

When the assistant saw the name, he unconsciously took a glance at the young man busily checking the soldiers inside the infirmary. Then he nodded upon understanding what old Doctor Di wanted him to do.

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Meanwhile, Bailao Di found himself in front of a huge red door that looks familiar to him. Then a couple of beautiful ladies suddenly came out to greet him.

"Oh… isn't this the great young doctor Di! What a pleasant surprise!"

"Come in young doctor Di, we are going to give you a good time since it's been a long time…"

Two coquettish women suddenly grab Bailao Di's arms and drag him inside the brothel. His fellow young doctors also followed suit with wide smiles on their faces.

Inside the room, the group began to drink as they watch the women around the dance. Meanwhile, some of them even grope and are taking advantage of the women in their arms. Coquettish laughter and low moans can be heard inside the room.

But Bailao Di is not in the mood as his gaze was a bit far. He gritted his teeth and could not accept the humiliation he just suffered in the infirmary.

Who would have thought that the rumored wastrel in the capital would have such a good medical skill? How could that person be better than him? This idea truly pained his heart and could not accept it.

"No, I must crush him no matter what. I must regain my honor… you dare shame me? We will see who has the last laugh…" he muttered in a low voice.

The person beside Bailao Di showed a smile on his face while taking a sip of a cup of wine. He is one of Bailao Di's friends who came to this small city from the capital. He belongs to a family of physicians in the capital and his grandfather was an imperial physician before he retired and established the Ming medical family.

And now generation after generation of Ming family members now serves the emperor of the Silver Moon Empire. This young man is called Jie Ming.

Jie Ming found Bailao Di very talented when it comes to medicine. And once he discovers that Bailao Di's father is the famous crazy doctor Di, he was truly interested in recruiting this talented young man into his family.

However, today, he discovers someone more talented but low-key. Plus he is someone he didn't expect him to be, Qiong Ji. Though he didn't meet him in the capital as he is busy in his studies, Qiong Ji's name is known for his infamy as a wastrel. He was even considered as a prodigal son after he escapes the capital.

And once the news of his return would be discovered then it would truly create great waves. But Jie Ming could not let this talented young doctor be wasted. So he also began to plan in his mind to recruit him in his family.

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The plans of other people are of no concern to Shin Jiao as he is busy dealing with the wounded soldiers which seem to be arriving non-stop in the infirmary.

"Doctor Di, if this continues on, we could not accommodate everyone in this place." Doctor Qiao said as he watches the busy people inside the infirmary.

"Then what do you suggest?"

"Why not we go to the battlefield and set up a medical infirmary in there. That way we can immediately treat those wounded soldiers."

"But the battle is over, right?"

"Yes, the main battle is over, but I heard from the soldiers that the enemy is not the bandits anymore…"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Have you seen the wounds of those newly arrived wounded soldiers? They are not humans but from beasts…"

"What?"

While the two are talking, Shin Jiao's ears perked as his interest caught a piece of interesting news. He suddenly has the urge to go to the battlefield.

He knew that if he can go there and find some beast he might gain a clue about this place and how to escape it.

With that in mind, Shin Jiao quickly finish wrapping the wound of his patient and walked towards the two old doctors.

"Doctor, I heard that you wanted to send a team in that place… can I go there? I wanted to be of help in that place." Shin Jiao said with a gleaming determination in his expression.

"Hmm… I need more than you to send there. Maybe 3 doctors would do…" Doctor Di muttered.

"Alright, I will choose others to accompany you. If you leave now, your group can arrive there at night." Doctor Qiao added with a smile.

Shin Jiao nodded his head and quickly ran towards his quarters to change and prepare to travel. After 30 minutes, a small group of caravans where 4 doctors and 10 assistants began to travel out of the city. They are being escorted by 20 guards towards the mountainous area.

"Doctor Ji… what do you think happened in there? Why are there many wounded soldiers being sent back to the city?"

"I don't know, we are just here to provide additional support to the medical team in that area." Shin Jiao answered and just looks outside the carriage window.

"I'm nervous, I haven't been outside of the city…" an assistant muttered while trying to prevent his hands from trembling.

"Don't worry, too much… we have 20 guards protecting us, I think they are strong enough to protect us all." One of the doctors said while resting his head with his eyes closed.

It is clear that the old doctors are experienced enough and are not afraid, unlike the assistants which showed pale faces as if they are going to face some monster.

"What if some bandits attack us? What should we do then?" an assistant muttered in a low voice but everyone heard him.

"How can that be? They are already defeated, how can still dare attack us?"

No sooner than those words escape the mouth of an assistant when the caravan suddenly halted.

The soldier riding a Neigh at the front suddenly shouted.

"Who are you? Why are you blocking our path?" the soldier said as he draws his sword.

Suddenly his eyes squinted upon seeing that the people who blocked them are wielding weapons.

"Bandits!" he shouted as he urges his mount to slowly back away.

Upon hearing his word, the rest of the soldiers immediately formed a defensive formation around the caravan. They could not let the doctors in the carriage be harmed. Every soldier knew of the significance of this mission. If they fail then the front lines fighting against the remaining bandit forces might suffer a greater loss.

But the question in their minds is how those bandits are able to reach this point? What about the main army? What happened to them?

But then the questions in their minds seemed to have been answered when suddenly from behind the bandit group, a large number of monstrous beasts began to appear.

The soldiers look at each other and immediately knew what to do.

Meanwhile, inside the carriage, Shin Jiao has already seen the beasts as he has raised his head out of the window. His eyes are already glowing upon seeing those familiar-looking creatures.

Suddenly, he ran outside and appears at the side of the coachman.

"I need to go to the bathroom." He said as he jumps from the carriage and runs towards a bushy area.

Everyone was dumbfounded, but then before they can react, the soldiers protecting them suddenly shouted.

"Retreat to the city! We are in danger!"