Versatile Sword Cultivator

Chapter 56 – Little doctor? I’m not little

As Lin Jichen continued to scroll down, he reached the game market section.

In just a few days since its public beta, "Tale of Immortal" had captured 90% of the global gaming market.

Its unprecedented popularity and wide audience were unparalleled.

It was even more popular than the first holographic game, "Battlefield," back in the day.

Many players from other games had flocked to it, causing some games to lose players and even go bankrupt.

This phenomenon had caught the attention of numerous investors and companies, prompting them to form guilds and invest in the game.

In "Tale of Immortal," the prices of game equipment and currency fluctuated daily in the market.

As of now, any piece of Spirit Grade equipment or skill in "Tale of Immortal" could fetch hundreds of thousands or even millions.

A low-grade Spirit Stone was currently valued at a 1:125 ratio against the Chinese Yuan, and this ratio was still rising.

The forum was filled with discussions about the strengths and weaknesses of various professions and comparisons of players' talents.

Many self-proclaimed experts were boasting and offering their opinions.

Lin Jichen had no interest in their bragging. He exited the forum and put away his phone.

There was still some time before Gu Qiuxue finished work, so Lin Jichen decided to take a stroll around the hospital while waiting for his sister.

"Little Miracle Doctor!"

As Lin Jichen wandered around, a soft, mature female voice suddenly called out from behind him.

He turned around to see a beautiful, elegant woman from the emergency department.

She looked about twenty-five or twenty-six, exuding a mature and intellectual charm with a touch of the gentle elegance typical of women from Suzhou and Hangzhou.

Her golden curly hair cascaded over her shoulders like silk, making her look both hot and alluring, full of feminine charm.

Her delicate features were accentuated by exquisite makeup, and she had a petite, refined beauty that was captivating.

Her figure was even more striking, with an S-curve and a slender waist, revealing smooth, snow-white legs and delicate, exposed arms.

Dressed in designer brands, she carried a limited-edition handbag in her slender hand.

Seeing Lin Jichen, the woman smiled seductively and quickly walked over.

"Little Miracle Doctor, I finally found you!"

"Is there something you need?" Lin Jichen asked distantly.

He was a bit annoyed. The woman kept calling him "Little Miracle Doctor," which he found quite irritating.

"I'm not little! This is too much!" he thought.

"Please don't misunderstand, Little Miracle Doctor. I just wanted to thank you for saving my father. I almost thought I would never see him again. It's all thanks to your life-saving help," the woman said gratefully, her beautiful eyes filled with emotion.

Lin Jichen responded calmly, "It was just a small effort. Besides, I only helped clear his meridians and blood vessels. It was just a temporary measure; he won't last more than a few days."

The woman's mood plummeted, like a sunny day suddenly turning stormy.

Suddenly, as if grasping at a lifeline, she grabbed Lin Jichen's arm.

"Little Miracle Doctor, you're so skilled. There must be a way to save my father, right? Please, as long as you save him, our Yang family will spare no expense!"

Her cool, delicate hand clutched Lin Jichen's arm, feeling like a smooth, silky tofu.

The scent of her perfume wafted into Lin Jichen's nose, a pleasant fragrance unlike cheap industrial perfumes.

"Your father is at the end of his life, and his illness is beyond cure. There's nothing I can do," Lin Jichen replied, giving her a disappointing answer.

In truth, he had managed to save the old man earlier thanks to the medical knowledge he had learned in "Tale of Immortal," which included some basic emergency skills.

After "Tale of Immortal" merged with reality, any abilities players learned in the game could be applied in real life.

Therefore, medical practitioners from "Tale of Immortal" were highly sought after because they could cure diseases and bring people back from the brink of death.

For them, any real-world medical challenges were child's play, and even cancer was a minor issue.

Unfortunately, Lin Jichen was not a medical practitioner.

Moreover, curing terminal illnesses would require the appearance of various spiritual herbs from "Tale of Immortal" in reality.

The woman, her eyes brimming with tears, looked devastated.

"Little Miracle Doctor, does my father really only have a few days left?"

Lin Jichen regretfully answered, "Yes, at least three days, at most seven. Spend more time with him during this period. You seem wealthy, probably busy and rarely with your parents. Take this time to be with him and avoid any regrets."

Lin Jichen truly had no solution. Even the most skilled medical practitioners from "Tale of Immortal" couldn't help without the herbs from the Xianxia world.

It was just unfortunate timing.

This was fate, missing the tide of the era.

His parents were the same.

Lin Jichen had long come to terms with it, but the woman before him clearly couldn't accept it.

Seeing her cry so sorrowfully, Lin Jichen couldn't just walk away, as it would seem heartless.

The woman cried until her makeup was ruined, but even without it, she was still a beauty.

"Little Miracle Doctor, can I lean on your shoulder?" she asked, her eyes filled with helplessness and tears.

She just wanted a place to vent her long-suppressed emotions.

Seeing her heartbroken state, Lin Jichen couldn't refuse.

"Go ahead, cry it out," he said.

The woman leaned gently into Lin Jichen's embrace, burying her head in his shoulder and sobbing uncontrollably.

After a long while, her crying subsided, and she pulled away from Lin Jichen.

She took out a tissue to wipe her tears and then helped Lin Jichen clean the marks on his shoulder.

"Sorry for dirtying your clothes," she apologized.

"It's nothing, just a cheap piece of clothing. If you're done, I'll be leaving now," Lin Jichen said, feeling he had done enough.

"Wait, Little Miracle Doctor. Even though you can't save my father, you helped extend his life by a few days, and that's a great kindness to me," she said, handing Lin Jichen a card and a business card.

"This card contains a small token of appreciation from me and the Yang family. There's no password. The business card is mine. If you ever need help, feel free to call. I'll do my best to assist you."

Lin Jichen looked at the card and business card in his hand and didn't bother refusing. Only an idiot would turn down money.

He accepted the card and glanced at the business card: "Yang Yirou, Chairman of Yangfan Shipping Group."

As expected, she was a wealthy woman.

"Then I won't be polite. I'll contact you if I need anything."

"Agreed. Goodbye, Little Miracle Doctor."

With that, the woman turned and left.

Lin Jichen sighed. In the end, he couldn't get her to change her way of addressing him. He really wasn't little!

Not long after, Gu Qiuxue finished work, and the two of them left the hospital together.

Lin Jichen wanted to choose a high-end restaurant, but Gu Qiuxue was reluctant to let him spend money, so they settled on a barbecue place after much persuasion.

They had a delightful dinner and then went to see a movie.

Afterward, Lin Jichen took Gu Qiuxue shopping and insisted on buying her a lot of clothes.

"Little Chen, really, stop buying. I have enough clothes," Gu Qiuxue pleaded as she saw Lin Jichen carrying numerous shopping bags.

"I just enjoy buying things for my sister. You can't stop me. Hello, please wrap up these two as well," Lin Jichen said, not giving her a chance to refuse and swiping his card.

Gu Qiuxue felt both happy and troubled.

Finally, after her repeated pleas, Lin Jichen announced the end of their shopping spree and carried the bags to Gu Qiuxue's place.