Chapter 78

Zhao Mai watched as his father swallowed the potion and began to carefully observe the flow of natural energy. After the energy from the disease-removal potion entered his body, it concentrated on his right waist, gathered together, and slowly began to repair his body.

"Hmm, I feel something," Dad smacked his lips and gently rubbed his waist. "It doesn't hurt as much, but how could it be so fast?"

"That's because it's something good I found," Zhao Mai finally felt relieved. He had always been worried that if the disease-removal potion from the fantasy world was ineffective against acute kidney disease in this world, what would he do? For this reason, he didn't dare to seek help from the temple's priests, fearing that the gods of that world couldn't influence this one. After all, even the rulers of the underworld, like Yan Wang and Hades, have their own territories, and the fantasy world and this place are not just a matter of "roaming charges." It might be even more complicated than "climbing over the wall."

It was because of this concern that Zhao Mai focused on learning from the druids. Each world has its own natural environment, and animals, plants, and humans are interconnected. Therefore, the power of the druids should be less restricted. Moreover, there are druids on Earth, and even if they are not as proficient in magic as their counterparts in other worlds, they are at least a localized power system.

Now it seems that this step was right. After drinking the disease-removal potion, Dad's complexion improved significantly. He looked puzzled and confused, but to Zhao Mai, this was something to celebrate. As long as it worked, even if one bottle of potion wasn't enough, as long as there was a way, the rest was just a matter of getting more!

Moreover, Zhao Mai himself wouldn't give up on learning, no matter how difficult it was. In the future, he could cast these spells himself, and even bring the dead back to life. How could he be afraid of not being able to treat diseases?

"Yi Mai, tell me, what did you give me? It's not some painkiller or drug, is it?" Dad's face turned serious, and he said sternly, "I'm telling you, you can't resort to underhanded methods. If you're sick, you need to take medicine and have surgery. You need to be clear-eyed and not be deceived!"

"Father, don't worry, I've always been very careful," Zhao Mai's eyes darted, preparing to tell Dad a story about a "super secluded old Chinese doctor." With his long experience of writing web novels, such stories of meeting a master in the wild and obtaining secret manuals by jumping off a cliff were easy to come up with.

"Alright, stop rolling your eyes. Are you planning to lie to me?" Dad snorted and waved his hand. "You're smart, but you've never used it for the right things. If you had, you would have already gotten a Ph.D. and started a family. Don't waste your time. I'll go to the hospital tomorrow to check, and we'll see if it works. I can't let you be deceived."

"That's no problem, I'll go with you," Zhao Mai chuckled and said, "If it really works, it means that person has real skills, and I can be more determined to continue learning."

Dad frowned, pondered for a moment, and grunted, "Don't tell your younger brother and sister. They're about to have their final exams, don't let this affect their studies."

"I won't say a word, even if you beat me!"

"Don't be cheeky, get to work. Sweep the floor, clean the tables, and peel the fruit. How can you be so useless at your age?"

Zhao Mai went to work with a light heart, quick steps, and nimble hands. Reserve Grain patrolled on its own, finding socks and stationery from under the bed and sofa, and bringing them to Dad one by one, showing that it was perceptive and could work.

Feeling much better, the old man was in a good mood. He took a sausage from the fridge, broke it into pieces, and rewarded Reserve Grain. The old man and the dog quickly became friends, and the others returned one by one.

"Son, come to the kitchen and help, come wash the fish! Oh, didn't you say you were bringing a girl? Where is she?" Actually, Mom was very efficient and didn't really need help, but she definitely had something to ask him privately. Zhao Mai liked the feeling of being needed, so he put down the mop and went over eagerly.

After talking with Mom in the kitchen for a while, he heard a surprised cry from outside: "Wow! A puppy! Whose is it, ours?"

Then came the sound of a schoolbag being thrown on the bed and the thudding of two pairs of slippers. "Let me hold it! Let me hold it!" Although the younger brother was a boy, he couldn't outdo his more mischievous sister. Zhao Mai listened for a moment and didn't hear any pitiful cries from Reserve Grain, so he didn't intervene. This dog was unusually smart and could protect itself.

Most of the time, dogs rely on their owners, but in certain situations, they can gain a higher status than humans. Zhao Mai never understood why Reserve Grain had a seat at the dinner table. It wagged its tail, sat on a high stool, and kept its eyes on the big fish and meat on the table, licking its lips.

"Come, come, put on a bib." The younger sister found a handkerchief and solemnly tied it around Reserve Grain. "Brother, give me the dog! I promise to take good care of him."

"Hehe, you're thinking too much," Zhao Mai chuckled. "Do you want me to start talking about the importance of studying, and then I'll be the negative example to help Dad with the second round of education?"

The younger sister bit her lip, seemingly considering whether such a trade was worth it. The younger brother glanced at Dad's face and kicked her under the table, "Let's eat, we need to focus on our studies now."

"Oh..." It seemed she wasn't giving up.

The family had a delicious meal, and then the younger brother and sister took the well-fed Reserve Grain for a walk, while the parents kept Zhao Mai for a private interrogation.

"Father, Mother, don't worry, I'm doing well outside. I have food and drink, and I can learn skills," Zhao Mai took the opportunity to refine his story while eating and said, "I'm old enough to take care of the family, so don't feel pressured. I've met many people outside, and one of them is Wang Tianhua, nicknamed Prince. His family has a wide network, and through one connection, I found an old doctor. He's very independent and doesn't follow orders from the hospital. When we met, we got along well, and he said he was willing to teach me some skills. I think he might be testing me to see if I'm suitable to be his disciple. Of course, I didn't agree immediately. I plan to take Dad to the hospital for a follow-up tomorrow. If it really works, I'll have to grab this opportunity."

"If you can learn some skills, that's good. In this world, degrees are everywhere, but having skills is more useful," Dad thought for a moment and said, "Before you become his disciple, take me to meet him. I need to thank him."

"It's not even close to that yet," Zhao Mai said, "This is risky. If I want to learn, I need to focus, and I'll probably have to quit my job and live with the master. The person has some old traditions, and if I learn from him, I'll have to work for him for a few years."

"Understandable," Dad nodded. "You know, there are people like that in my unit too."

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