Chapter 10

Zheng Shi, due to a surge of true energy from Liu Yi, had his weak breath restored to a normal state, but he himself did not notice the change in his body. He coughed twice and looked at Zhang Shao, who was standing by the bed with a somewhat startled expression, and asked, "Cough, cough... D-Doc, a-am I still savable?"

"Ah? T-this..." Zhang Shao was taken aback by the sudden change in Zheng Shi's pulse, which she had just said was normal, but then suddenly became faint again, making it difficult for her to diagnose his condition.

"Brother Zheng Shi, don't worry. Didn't the doctor just say that your body is normal? If the doctor says so, then she must be confident in treating you." Liu Yi quickly interrupted Zhang Shao and then nodded at her, saying, "Doctor, please go over there and check the other hand's pulse for Zheng Shi."

Liu Yi was afraid that the female doctor might say something that would make Zheng Shi feel hopeless. If Zheng Shi felt that his chances of survival were slim, it might crush his will to live, which would be detrimental to his treatment.

Zhang Shao, reminded by Liu Yi, thought it was indeed necessary to check the other hand's pulse to make an accurate diagnosis. However, when she walked to the other side, she paused, suddenly realizing that she seemed to be following the orders of this annoying little soldier. Her actions seemed to be guided by his instructions.

Thinking about this, she couldn't help but glare at Liu Yi and said a bit discontentedly, "Do I need you to tell me how to treat the injured? Who's treating, you or me? Don't forget, you're also quite injured. Go back to your bed and don't be in the way."

After she finished speaking, she finally checked Zheng Shi's other hand, but Liu Yi did not listen to her and return to his bed. Instead, he continued to hold Zheng Shi's hand, maintaining the flow of primordial true energy.

At this moment, Liu Yi seemed to have gained a bit more understanding of his Primordial True Energy. This true energy, which he had obtained somewhat haphazardly, could only exist within his body. Although it could be transmitted to others like the true energy in legends, once he stopped the transmission and severed the connection, the true energy would quickly dissipate and disappear.

What puzzled and even worried Liu Yi even more was that when he transmitted another surge of true energy into Zheng Shi's body, he noticed that the true energy within his body had decreased. It was not as abundant as before. When he first transmitted true energy to Zheng Shi, his body was so full of energy that he didn't notice the change, but now, after transmitting another surge, he could feel the difference.

This decrease in true energy was like a container of water in Liu Yi's body, where each transmission of true energy was equivalent to using up a portion of the water, thus reducing the amount of water in the container. However, the true energy circulating within Liu Yi's body did not decrease.

This true energy was something Liu Yi had obtained haphazardly, and although he felt it was related to the solar-powered phone in his pocket, he had not yet had the opportunity to understand it. If he were to use up all the true energy in his body and not know how to regain it, wouldn't he be in trouble? Liu Yi had already experienced the power of this true energy and knew that he needed it to survive and thrive in this era of the Three Kingdoms. If he were to use it all up...

This was the reason for Liu Yi's anxiety.

While Liu Yi was thinking about the true energy in his body, Zhang Shao had already finished checking Zheng Shi's pulse. Her eyes showed a hint of confusion, and she exclaimed, "Hmm! This brother's pulse is normal..."

"Then, then I can still be saved?" Zheng Shi, supported by Liu Yi's true energy, had his pulse and breath restored to a normal state. Hearing Zhang Shao's words, he asked anxiously.

"If your pulse can remain like this, then you will definitely be fine and can be treated!" Zhang Shao was a bit worried that Zheng Shi's pulse might suddenly weaken again, so she deliberately checked it for a longer time. Seeing that it did not weaken, she confirmed it.

"Ah! Can be treated? This, this is great." Zheng Shi was finally reassured by the doctor's words and became a bit excited.

"Now, let's look at your leg. You two, help me remove the bandages from his wound." Zhang Shao called her attendant to help and said to Zheng Shi, "I will prescribe some medicine for you to boil and drink. Also, you should drink more meat broth to replenish your body, as you have lost a lot of blood."

"We will take care of it. Any kind of broth will do, chicken broth, mutton broth, we can get them." Huang Zheng and Wu Yang were overjoyed to hear that another severely injured brother had a chance of survival.

"Oh, right, let us help remove the bandages. The blood is dirty, and we don't want to dirty your hands." Huang Zheng quickly offered to help remove the bandages from Zheng Shi's thigh.

Liu Yi, while using true energy to maintain Zheng Shi's normal state, watched the female doctor examine Zheng Shi's thigh wound, curious to see how she would treat it. In fact, although Liu Yi had learned some medical knowledge from the old Taoist, he only understood the basics and had no clinical experience. He rarely used acupuncture because the old Taoist had said that without true energy, acupuncture would have minimal effect. Therefore, Liu Yi usually did not show off his skills to avoid being laughed at. If the female doctor could treat the injuries, Liu Yi did not want to reveal his own abilities.

The female doctor was veiled, so her face was not visible, but her eyes and forehead could be seen. Liu Yi noticed that her forehead was already covered in sweat after a while of work.

She examined Zheng Shi's wound and tested his nerve reactions several times. Seeing that Zheng Shi's thigh had no response, she frowned and sighed after a long pause, "Zheng Shi, I'm afraid your leg cannot be saved. From the thigh down, there is no sensation, and your wound is too deep. If not treated promptly, it might..."

"Then let's start the treatment right away. Losing a leg is nothing; as long as I can save my life, that's fine, right, Brother Zheng Shi?" Liu Yi quickly interjected and asked Zheng Shi.

The female doctor's assessment was similar to what Liu Yi had observed with his true energy. To save Zheng Shi's life, they needed to act quickly. Moreover, Liu Yi realized that the true energy he had transmitted to Zheng Shi would gradually dissipate over time. Once it was gone, he would have to transmit more, but how long could his true energy sustain Zheng Shi? Since treatment was inevitable, they should not delay.

Zheng Shi was quite open-minded. Perhaps he had already prepared himself mentally, especially since he had been told by other doctors that he was beyond saving. Now, being able to save his life was better than anything else.

So, he calmly squeezed Liu Yi's hand and said firmly, "If I lose a leg, so be it. Even if I sit, I can still work as a blacksmith. As long as I can work, I'm not a useless person."

"Alright, then, Xiao Yan, bring my medical kit over." Zhang Shao did not hesitate. She was there to treat the volunteer soldiers, and once she had diagnosed the injury, she needed to treat it.