Chapter 7: The Doctor’s Daily Life and the Science of Healing

Mo Bei's clinic had become a second home to the villagers. What had started as simple consultations was now a bustling hub of healing and learning. The smell of herbs lingered in the air, mingling with the scent of freshly brewed medicinal tea as patients arrived with ailments both minor and severe.

The past few weeks had solidified his place in the village, and though he still faced skepticism from older healers, the results spoke for themselves. However, today was different. The sun had barely risen when a frantic knock shook the clinic's door.

A desperate woman burst inside, her young daughter limp in her arms. The child's forehead was drenched in sweat, her small body trembling with fever.

"Doctor Mo! Please save her!" the woman pleaded, eyes red with exhaustion.

Mo Bei placed his fingers on the girl's wrist, feeling for her pulse. His experienced hands noticed the irregularity immediately. A glance at her lips—dry and cracked. Her breathing—shallow and uneven. His mind raced.

A system notification flickered before him.

[Dysentery (Intermediate) Detected! System Evaluation in Progress…]

Dysentery. A bacterial infection that thrived in unsanitary conditions. A disease that could kill if left untreated.

He exhaled sharply. He had encountered this before in his previous life. If left unchecked, dehydration would set in, leading to organ failure. He turned to the mother. "How long has she been like this?"

"T-Two days… she hasn't eaten, and she keeps… she keeps…" The mother hesitated, ashamed.

"She has constant diarrhea," Mo Bei finished for her. "And it has blood in it?"

The mother nodded, eyes full of fear.

[System Reward: Intermediate Medical Knowledge - Dysentery Treatment Acquired.]

His mind flooded with detailed information on the disease, refining his understanding of herbal treatments specific to this world. He wasted no time.

"Boil water. Now. As much as you can."

The woman, confused but obedient, rushed to comply. Mo Bei reached into his inventory, pulling out a clean cloth and a small bottle of rehydration solution—something he had purchased from the system store after accumulating silver coins.

While waiting for the water, he prepared a herbal paste mixed with honey to soothe the child's stomach and ease inflammation. Then, he carefully measured the rehydration fluid and began feeding it to the girl in small sips.

Hours passed, but eventually, the girl's breathing steadied. The fever, while still present, had reduced.

A chime echoed in his mind.

[Dysentery Treated! EXP +400, System Points +20, Silver Coins +10]

[New Skill Unlocked – Disease Diagnosis (Intermediate)]

Mo Bei's brows lifted slightly. His skill in diagnosing illnesses had leveled up. This would allow him to identify diseases faster and with greater accuracy in the future.

The mother, tears streaming down her face, bowed deeply. "Doctor Mo… I can't thank you enough."

"You can," he said with a small smile. "By spreading what you learned today—boil your water before drinking it. Keep your hands clean. If anyone else in your family shows signs of this, bring them immediately."

She nodded fervently. The knowledge he imparted would save lives beyond just her daughter's.

Word of the miraculous recovery spread quickly. More people arrived—not just for treatment but to learn.

At first, Mo Bei was reluctant. His main goal was to heal, not teach. However, as more villagers gathered, asking him questions about their daily habits and how to prevent illnesses, he realized the truth—curing one person helped for a moment, but teaching a village helped for a lifetime.

A young boy, no more than twelve, approached him hesitantly. "Doctor Mo… is it true that we can stop getting sick by keeping our hands clean?"

Mo Bei smiled. "Yes. Would you like to learn how?"

The boy's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "Yes!"

And so, Mo Bei's clinic slowly transformed from just a place of healing to one of education. He began simple lectures on hygiene, disease prevention, and even basic first aid. The village children, who once ran around barefoot and carefree, started washing their hands regularly. Women began boiling water before using it.

The other healers, initially wary, started sitting in on his lessons, some out of curiosity, others out of a begrudging respect for his success.

Even the village head took notice, visiting Mo Bei personally. "Doctor Mo, your teachings are… unconventional, but effective. If there is anything you need, let me know."

Mo Bei clasped his hands respectfully. "A proper sanitation area. Somewhere people can wash and clean themselves properly."

The village head hesitated but nodded. "I will see what can be arranged."

That night, as Mo Bei sat in his small room, exhaustion weighing on him, he opened his system interface.

[System Store – Open]

He had been using it sparingly, relying mostly on herbs he could procure himself, but with his increased funds and skill level, better items were now available.

His eyes scanned the list:

Sterilized Needles (10 silver) – Prevents infection when treating wounds. High-Quality Herbal Grinder (15 silver) – Increases efficiency in making medicinal pastes. System-Enhanced Ginseng (25 silver) – A powerful ingredient for energy restoration.

After some thought, he purchased the sterilized needles and the grinder. These would help him immensely in more complex treatments.

The system chimed once more.

[Special Discount Unlocked – First Large Purchase!]

[Additional Reward: Herbal Storage (Intermediate)]

Mo Bei's eyes widened slightly. The system truly rewarded efficiency. He made a mental note to explore the store more often.

As he prepared for sleep, Mo Bei reflected on the day. His influence in the village was growing. People were not only coming to him for healing but for knowledge. He was no longer just a doctor—he was becoming a teacher, a guide.

The weight of that realization pressed on him, but he welcomed it.

After all, if he was to truly change this world, it would take more than just treating one patient at a time.

It would take education. Prevention. And a system that rewarded him for both.

As he closed his eyes, a single thought lingered.

This was just the beginning.

[To Be Continued…]