Chapter 92: Ling Yi's Pure Kindness

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About half an hour later, after feeling his Spiritual Power fully restored and even slightly improved, Ling Yi got up with a refreshed and invigorated spirit.

Raising his arms high, he arched his back and stretched thoroughly, his entire body seeming like a taut longbow, with every muscle and bone being extended.

Casually swinging his arms and throwing a few punches, he produced a series of sharp, cracking sounds, making him feel incredibly energetic and comfortable.

Outside the rest room, the trio, who had already finished tidying up and cleaning their tools, woke up from their cultivation upon hearing the commotion.

Zhang Mufeng got up and walked to the door of the rest room, calling out softly, "Brother Yi, are you awake?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the wooden door opened from the inside, revealing Ling Yi's graceful and refined figure to the three of them. A clear and pleasant voice rang in their ears:

"Awake, are you all hungry?"

"Gurgle—"

As if to echo Ling Yi's words, a rather loud growl came from someone's stomach.

Ling Yi, Zhang Mufeng, and Qingqiu Xin looked in the direction of the sound and saw Long Yin, one hand on his stomach and the other scratching his head sheepishly, "Hehe~ Brother Yi, I'm really a bit hungry—"

Earlier, while Zhang Mufeng and Qingqiu Xin were cultivating their Spiritual Power in a cross-legged position, Long Yin had been practicing the *Beast Soul · Xingyi Fist Framework*—*Raging Bear Crushing Stone* in the middle of the wooden house, while also keeping watch for his companions.

This particular fist technique mobilizes Spiritual Power to stimulate the blood and qi, strengthening the body's muscles and bones from all aspects. While the consumption of Spiritual Power was moderate, the consumption of blood and qi was significant, requiring timely meals to replenish the body and prevent any deficiencies.

Ling Yi chuckled and nodded, "Alright, let's go to the market and have something good—"

"Sure thing!" Long Yin nodded eagerly, his face lighting up.

Beside him, Zhang Mufeng and Qingqiu Xin also looked eager, their eyes shining with anticipation.

They were all in the prime of their growth, and their need for food was significant.

Moreover, they needed to consider where they were.

*Howling Wind Canyon*, one of the five primary Soul Hunting Forests in the Waterwood Principality.

The wooden house they were staying in was located between the canyon entrance and the market outside the Soul Hunting Forest.

Closer to the canyon was the Forest Guard outpost of the principality.

...

As the four of them walked towards the market, they encountered several Soul Masters, both in small groups and solo travelers, ranging from one-ringed Soul Masters to three-ringed Soul Venerables. All of them greeted Ling Yi with a friendly and warm attitude.

Ling Yi responded to each of them, accurately calling out the names of every Soul Master he had met, and even those he didn't know, he greeted with a smile and a friendly tone, engaging in a bit of small talk.

As they walked and chatted, they soon arrived at a bustling market. The sounds of vendors hawking their goods and inviting customers filled the air. Ling Yi led Zhang Mufeng, Long Yin, and Qingqiu Xin to the largest tavern in the market.

Since becoming a Blacksmith Master, Ling Yi had achieved a basic level of financial freedom.

Of course, this was on the condition that he didn't buy any powerful or rare Soul Conductors.

As for Soul Bones, even the relatively useless ones that were a few hundred years old were beyond his reach, though he could dream about them.

After greeting the tavern's owner and the waiters, the four of them familiarly made their way to the second floor and found a table by the street, each taking a seat.

"Brother Fang, what good ingredients do you have today?"

After sitting down, Ling Yi didn't immediately look at the menu but instead asked the waiter, Fang, who was standing by.

The waiter, familiar with Ling Yi, the 'Great Doctor,' smiled and replied, "This morning, the kitchen received half a side of *Tusked Pig* and a whole *Wind Shadow Deer*. The dishes are prepared according to the recipes you previously provided..."

Ling Yi nodded, "Grilled *Tusked Pig* tenderloin and jar-braised *Wind Shadow Deer* jerky, four servings each. Then, add eight meat dishes and a few vegetables. For the main course, I'll have a bucket of rice... What about you guys?"

The last question was directed at the other three at the table.

Zhang Mufeng: "I'll have the same as Brother Yi."

Long Yin: "Give me a basket of steamed buns."

Qingqiu Xin: "I'll try something different today. I'll also have a basket of steamed buns."

The waiter noted down the orders of the four and quickly ran downstairs to pass them on to the kitchen.

Before long, the two soul beast meat dishes, which had been prepared in advance, were brought to the table, followed by two large wooden buckets and two large baskets of the main courses.

Without waiting for the other dishes to arrive, Ling Yi, who was already famished, waved his hand, "Let's eat!"

Half an hour later.

The four of them moved to another table by the window, the previous one now a mess of empty plates and bowls, which the waiter was clearing away.

Chewing on a toothpick, Long Yin patted his protruding belly and asked Ling Yi, who was sipping tea slowly, "Brother Yi, the two groups earlier didn't pay the consultation fees. Do you think they will—?"

Compared to Zhang Mufeng and Qingqiu Xin, who had joined Ling Yi a month ago, Long Yin, who had only been with them for less than a week, was not yet familiar with Ling Yi's billing methods.

In the past week, all the patients who had come had paid in gold soul coins on the spot, so he hadn't given it much thought.

Today was different. The two surgeries earlier had been quite intense, and after finishing, Ling Yi, due to his depleted Spiritual Power and the significant mental and physical fatigue, had not spoken much to the two groups and had gone straight to the rest room for a deep sleep. This left Long Yin somewhat worried.

"No worries~"

Ling Yi shook his head, his hand holding the teacup steady, and smiled gently, "I trust them. They said they would bring the consultation fees later, so they will—"

"Uh—"

Long Yin opened his mouth, unsure of what to say.

Brother Yi was great in every way, but his nature was a bit too pure and trusting.

Logically, with Brother Yi's wisdom, he should be fully aware of the deceit and manipulation in the world, seeing through all the tricks with his sharp eyes. So why...?

Looking at Ling Yi's sincere and genuine face and eyes, Long Yin sighed inwardly.

Well, if those two groups really tried to dodge the bill, and if it came to it, he could always ask his father to step in and collect the fees.

Turning to look at Zhang Mufeng and Qingqiu Xin on either side, he saw them both looking calm and composed. Long Yin raised his eyebrows, and they responded with the same gesture.

From their eyes, Long Yin saw the same thoughts as his own.

Seeing the interaction among the three, Ling Yi felt a bit moved and a bit amused.

He truly wasn't concerned about whether those two groups would bring the consultation fees.

If they did, he would know he hadn't misjudged them.

If they didn't, the Soul Masters he had treated before and those he would treat in the future would help him recover the fees.

This wasn't the previous world with its well-established systems and regulations, but a world where personal power was paramount and violence was rampant.

Dodging the bill? Refusing to pay debts?

Those things didn't exist here!

In the previous world, some hospitals refused to treat patients without payment, while others treated first and charged later.

For example, some low-income households enjoyed priority policies.

Others who couldn't pay immediately, like those with fixed deposits or those seeking treatment at night, had their surgery fees covered later.

However, Ling Yi had heard from the nurses and medical students that some people, after being treated, would simply run away, claiming they had no money.

Some even took the hospital's bed sheets, blankets, hot water bottles, and plastic bottles with them.

Deposit? People who came with no money at all couldn't possibly have a deposit.

Use it first, and pay later~

With legal protection, what could be done about such people?

Sue them?

Wouldn't that risk gaining a reputation for being a large, bullying hospital or an unscrupulous businessman?

Hospitals that only treated for money were detestable, and so were these deadbeats.

But in the Douluo Continent or other supernatural worlds, try dodging a bill?

The four of them were enjoying their post-meal leisure when, from the other side of the stairs, two groups of people walked up.

After coming up, the young man and the middle-aged man looked around and immediately spotted Ling Yi and the others sitting by the window.

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