The System Pharmacy and the Art of Healing

Mo Bei leaned back in his chair, rubbing his temples as he reviewed the notes he had scribbled throughout the day. The provincial capital's demands were far greater than he had expected. Treating the sick was one thing, but explaining the origins of diseases and convincing people to adopt better hygiene practices was another challenge entirely.

A soft chime echoed in his mind as the system interface appeared before him.

[System Notification: You have treated 50 patients successfully. Reward: Access to System Pharmacy and Research Papers Store.]

Mo Bei's eyes widened. System Pharmacy? Research Papers Store? This was new. He mentally selected the new features, and a new menu unfolded before him.

[System Pharmacy Unlocked]

Allows instant formulation of medicine based on known ingredients. Can modify or enhance existing medicines. Requires ingredients or system points to synthesize drugs.

[Research Papers Store Unlocked]

Purchase medical research papers from the system store. Learn about rare diseases, treatments, and new techniques. Research papers cost system points, with higher-level ones requiring reputation or achievements.

Mo Bei's lips curled into a small smirk. "This... this changes everything."

His thoughts were interrupted by an urgent knock at his door. A young servant, panting heavily, bowed deeply before speaking.

"Doctor Mo! The governor's nephew has fallen ill with a strange fever. None of the court physicians can diagnose him. They beg for your assistance!"

Mo Bei sighed, standing up and grabbing his medical bag. "Lead the way."

A Strange Fever

The governor's estate was already bustling with activity when Mo Bei arrived. Physicians in long robes whispered among themselves, their faces drawn in worry. The noble's family stood anxiously around a young boy who lay in bed, his forehead drenched in sweat, his breathing shallow and labored.

Mo Bei stepped forward, calmly placing his fingers on the boy's wrist to check his pulse. As soon as he did, the system interface activated, overlaying information in his vision.

[Diagnosis: Malaria. Cause: Mosquito-borne parasite. Symptoms: High fever, chills, sweating, vomiting, muscle pain.]

A small, translucent mosquito-like creature with a comically large head and tiny wings hovered above the boy's body.

[System Notification: You have encountered the 'Malaria Menace.' A cunning disease monster that hides in the blood, causing recurring fevers! Defeat it with proper treatment!]

Mo Bei ignored the hypothetical monster, focusing on the treatment. "This is malaria," he declared. "Caused by infected mosquito bites. The patient experiences cycles of fever, chills, and sweating."

One of the senior physicians scoffed. "Mosquitoes? Nonsense! We have never seen such a thing cause illness."

Mo Bei smirked, unfazed. "Then explain why people living near stagnant water get sick more often?"

Silence.

"Regardless, the treatment is clear. The boy needs an herbal decoction of Qinghao (sweet wormwood), which will reduce the fever. We also need to drain his sweat to help regulate his body temperature."

He quickly prepared the herbal remedy using his System Pharmacy, synthesizing the medicine with extreme precision. Within minutes, he fed the patient a dose.

The mosquito-like monster twitched, shrieked, and then popped out of existence, leaving behind a tiny loot box.

[System Notification: Malaria Menace defeated! Loot obtained: 'Mosquito Net Blueprint,' 'Advanced Fever Reduction Technique.']

Mo Bei smiled. "Another problem solved."

A New Crisis: Dysentery Outbreak

The next morning, a group of citizens gathered outside his temporary clinic, panic written on their faces.

"Doctor Mo! People in the lower district are falling ill! They have severe stomach pain and bloody diarrhea!"

Mo Bei frowned. "That sounds like dysentery. I'll go immediately."

When he arrived at the slums, the stench of filth and decay hit him like a wall. People lay curled in pain, clutching their stomachs. Others had collapsed from dehydration. Flies buzzed over unclean water sources.

The system activated again.

[Diagnosis: Dysentery. Cause: Contaminated food and water. Symptoms: Severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, dehydration.]

A blob-like creature with tiny, wriggling arms and an evil grin floated above the patients.

[System Notification: The 'Dysentery Devil' has appeared! This nasty disease spreads through dirty water and unwashed hands! Defeat it by improving sanitation and treating the infected!]

Mo Bei massaged his temple. "These disease monsters are getting ridiculous."

He turned to the gathered people. "This sickness is caused by drinking unclean water and eating contaminated food. We need to boil all water before drinking and build proper latrines away from our homes."

"But Doctor Mo, we have no clean water sources!" a man argued.

Mo Bei sighed. "Then we need to make one."

With the help of the villagers, he organized a team to dig a new well and lined it with charcoal filters to improve water quality. Meanwhile, he used the System Pharmacy to create an herbal treatment, distributing it to the sick.

As the medicine took effect, the Dysentery Devil screeched and melted away, leaving behind another loot box.

[System Notification: Dysentery Devil defeated! Loot obtained: 'Basic Sanitation Guidelines,' 'Water Filtration Blueprint.']

Mo Bei grinned. "Looks like I have more work to do."

System Evolution: The Drain System

That night, as Mo Bei prepared to rest, the system chimed again.

[System Notification: Your medical influence is expanding. New Feature Unlocked: Drain System.]

[Drain System]

Converts defeated disease monsters into knowledge, experience, and system points. Higher-level diseases provide better rewards. Can analyze new diseases for additional benefits.

Mo Bei blinked. "So, now I get extra rewards for treating more diseases?"

He checked his new point balance and found a massive increase. He could now afford rare research papers on ancient diseases, upgrade his detoxification skills, and even purchase better medical equipment.

A chuckle escaped his lips. "This system really does want me to be the best doctor in history."

With renewed motivation, he opened the Research Papers Store, scrolling through the new knowledge available to him. The road ahead was still long, but with the system evolving alongside him, Mo Bei knew one thing for certain.

This was only the beginning.