Chapter 3

Exiting the ward, a winding corridor led to small gardens on both sides, where flowers were in full bloom and green trees provided shade, creating a truly pleasant environment.

Lin Yihang took a walk, stretching his limbs.

Looking up, he could see the towering skyscrapers around him, modern and stylish buildings; with the warm spring weather, people had changed into light clothing, looking bright and cheerful.

Families accompanied patients for walks, doctors in white coats passed by with files in hand...

Although he had the memories of his previous life, seeing this completely different landscape from the immortal world, he couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

This is a whole new world!

Tap, tap, tap!

Rapid footsteps, a woman with a worried look on her face, holding a box, brushed past Lin Yihang.

Lin Yihang's originally calm expression suddenly froze, he twitched his nose, took two deep breaths, then abruptly turned around, staring intently at the woman's back.

This action and expression, if seen by someone nearby, would definitely make him look like a pervert.

"This smell... ginseng? At least a hundred years old!" Lin Yihang's eyes lit up.

If he were in the immortal world, not to mention a hundred-year-old wild ginseng, even a thousand-year-old one, he wouldn't care much about such a common herb.

But now, it's different! He already knew from his previous life's memories that precious herbs were extremely scarce in this world. The impurity and scarcity of spiritual energy were something he was experiencing firsthand.

A hundred-year-old wild ginseng was absolutely rare.

More importantly, his current physical condition required such a potent herb the most.

No matter what, he couldn't miss this opportunity. Lin Yihang quickly followed the woman.

The woman walked quickly, but fortunately, Lin Yihang had recovered some of his energy from his earlier cultivation, and his walking speed was decent. He caught up with her just as they reached the elevator.

There were many people waiting for the elevator, and Lin Yihang followed in without drawing attention.

As the elevator ascended, Lin Yihang had time to observe the woman. She looked to be in her late twenties, very beautiful, wearing a brown coat with a belt around her waist, accentuating her slender figure and graceful curves.

However, her brows were slightly furrowed, and she looked anxious, staring at the floor number displayed on the elevator, tapping the box in her hand with her long fingers, showing signs of impatience.

Ding!

The elevator arrived at the sixth floor, the VIP ward area. The woman quickly walked out.

Lin Yihang followed closely behind.

Further ahead, there were fewer people, only Lin Yihang trailing behind. However, the woman was too anxious to notice, heading straight for a ward.

"Did you bring the item?" An elderly man with a white beard, wearing a white coat, asked as soon as he saw the woman enter.

"I brought it! Doctor He, how is my father?" The woman asked, walking towards the bed.

Lin Zihang stood at the door, taking a look inside. The ward was crowded with seven or eight people, all with anxious or sad expressions.

On the bed, an old man lay with his eyes closed, his face ashen, connected to a respirator, clearly in a critical condition.

"I've done my best!" Doctor He sighed and shook his head. "Bring out the item, and we'll try to prolong his life so that the old man can arrange his affairs."

It turned out that the woman was bringing the ginseng to prolong the old man's life, no wonder she was in such a hurry.

After a moment's thought, Lin Yihang understood the situation.

Hearing the words "prolong his life," the woman's body trembled, and she became very sad. Her eyes reddened, and tears welled up.

Beside her, an elderly woman with white hair began to sob, clutching the old man's hand, overwhelmed with grief.

The woman quickly knelt down, gently patting the elderly woman's back, offering soft words of comfort.

Doctor He, who had seen such scenes many times, shook his head, took the box from the woman, and opened it.

Immediately, a faint, fresh scent spread. A thumb-thick old ginseng lay in the box, resting on a red cloth, already somewhat human-like in shape.

Indeed! It was a hundred-year-old ginseng. Lin Yihang's eyes lit up, confirming his guess.

"This is a good thing!" Doctor He sighed. "To prolong the old man's life, we don't need the whole root. Just a slice in his mouth, and I'll apply the needles. After he wakes up, time won't be long, so think about what you want to say in advance."

As he spoke, Doctor He took a shiny small knife from his medical bag, placed the ginseng, and prepared to cut it.

When he said "time won't be long," he meant that the old man would soon pass away after waking up.

The atmosphere in the ward became heavy again.

The white-haired elderly woman quickly held back her sobs, wiping her tears with her old hands, clearly not wanting the old man to see her sad face.

"I can treat the old man's illness."

At that moment, a voice came from the door.

It was Lin Yihang speaking. He couldn't just watch the good thing be destroyed.

Whoosh!

Everyone in the room turned their gaze.

Initially, some people showed surprise at the prospect of someone being able to treat the old man, but upon seeing the young man standing at the door, their surprise quickly turned to disappointment.

Lin Yihang was too young, only seventeen, and though very confident, he still had a youthful appearance. It was hard to believe him.

"Meiqing, who is this young man? Did he come in with you?" A middle-aged man with a slim build frowned and asked.

He hadn't noticed earlier, but now he recalled that the young man had followed Meiqing in.

"I don't know him either!" Meiqing, the woman, shook her head.

"Young man, you said you can treat the old man's illness?" The elderly woman with white hair, full of hope, asked.

"I can't guarantee a complete cure, but making him live a few more days is no problem." Lin Yihang was not shy, stepping in without being invited.

He spoke cautiously. The old man's condition was clearly critical. If he still had his magical powers, it would be easy to cure him.

The key was that he was now just a regular person, and using ordinary means to completely cure the old man would be very difficult.

To be honest, if he still had his magical powers, he wouldn't need to go to such lengths for a hundred-year-old ginseng.

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"Young man, don't speak recklessly. Although the old man's condition is serious, as long as he hasn't passed away, he's still a life. If he dies in your hands, you'll be in trouble."

Doctor He was well-intentioned in his advice, but his repeated use of the word "death" clearly displeased the family members.

Even if it was true, people were superstitious about such things!

"Doctor He, don't worry. I wouldn't dare to take on this task without being fully confident. I have a hundred percent chance of waking the old man up and extending his life for at least three days." Lin Yihang's tone and expression were very confident, even a bit arrogant.

He knew that in this situation, his age was his biggest drawback. If he didn't speak strongly, they wouldn't let him try. If he didn't try, he would miss out on the ginseng.

"Where did this wild young man come from, boasting so much! I think he's most likely a big fraud. Out! Get out!" The middle-aged man with a slim build waved his hand, trying to drive him away.

Lin Yihang stood there, his gaze sweeping over everyone, speaking calmly:

"The old man is already in such a state. How much worse can it get? If I didn't have full confidence, I wouldn't dare to act. As Doctor He said, this is a life. Do I not fear getting into legal trouble? If I'm not afraid, why are you all afraid to try?"

Lin Yihang's counter-question clearly moved everyone, especially the elderly woman, whose face changed.

"Alright! Young... Doctor, please try. If you can save my old Guan, you will be our family's savior!" The elderly woman, about to call him "young man," changed to "Doctor."

"Old He, don't take it personally. I'm not doubting you. But Guan and I have been married for decades. If he goes first, I... I really don't want to live anymore! Even if there's just a sliver of hope, I have to try!" The elderly woman turned to Doctor He, tears streaming down her face.

"Ah, Old Sister, what you're saying... How could I take it personally? I feel very guilty for not being able to save Old Guan! I was just worried that the young man might do more harm than good... Since you're willing to try, young man, please come in!"

As Doctor He spoke, everyone's gaze turned to Lin Yihang.

Lin Yihang smiled slightly but didn't move.

"Why aren't you going? Were you just boasting and now you're afraid to act?" It was the middle-aged man with a slim build again.

Lin Yihang was displeased. Talents have their pride. He had endured the middle-aged man's insults for the sake of the ginseng, but now he couldn't bear it anymore.

Rolling his eyes, he pointed at the middle-aged man, "If you want me to act, first get this barking dog out of here."

Lin Yihang had the confidence. They had already decided to let him treat the old man, and a spark of hope had been ignited. They wouldn't give up just because of his words.

On the contrary, the more confident and strong he appeared, the more likely they were to trust him and not easily give up on the treatment.

"Do you know who you're talking to?" The middle-aged man was furious.

But before he could finish his sentence, the elderly woman had already scolded him, "Shuqing, shut up! Quickly, apologize to the doctor!"

"Mom! This is clearly a fraud..."

"Do you want me to die too? Apologize!" The elderly woman scolded him sternly, with great authority.

The middle-aged man's mouth snapped shut, still looking不服 (unconvinced), but without the courage to defy the elderly woman. He reluctantly turned to Lin Yihang and said, "I'm sorry."

Then, without waiting for Lin Yihang's response, he turned and left.

Of course, he didn't go far, just waiting outside the door. It was a critical moment for the old man, and if he woke up and left a last message, not being there would be a loss.

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Thank you to "I read books when I have nothing to do" for the 400 coin tip.

Also, I humbly request more recommendations. For a new book, this is crucial...

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