Chapter 584: Chapter 584

Lin Fan saw off the last patient, stretched lazily, and planned to wrap up today’s consultation. These past few days he had been working at this rural clinic, experiencing a doctor’s work firsthand. According to Liu Zixing, Old Liu would be returning in a couple of days, and then he wouldn’t need to continue. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝓷𝓮𝓽

Looking up, Lin Fan saw the middle-aged man still seated quietly on the bench outside, waiting.

Lin Fan gestured, calling Liu Zixing over.

"You didn’t ask him to leave?" Lin Fan asked.

Liu Zixing showed an embarrassed smile: "I struggled for a while but couldn’t bear to send him away. I think this uncle is quite nice. Besides, Lin Fan, your medical skill is so good, can’t you try to save him?"

Lin Fan wiped sweat away, saying: "Looks like I have to play the bad guy here, alright then, please ask him to come in."

"Sure." Liu Zixing replied happily, hastily heading out.

Soon, the middle-aged uncle followed Liu Zixing inside.

"You’re Divine Doctor Lin, so young—truly promising!" The middle-aged uncle said with a smile, extending his hand courteously to Lin Fan, hoping for a handshake.

The other person gave Lin Fan a gentle and calm feeling, so Lin Fan reached out to shake his hand: "Please have a seat."

The middle-aged uncle sat down across from Lin Fan, saying: "Divine Doctor Lin, I came here admiring your reputation, seeking medical help. I’ll tell you about my condition first..."

Lin Fan said: "Wait, you don’t need to explain. I’ve already seen it from your complexion. I apologize for being direct, but I don’t want to offer false hope. The deathly pallor on your forehead is unmistakable; in less than a month, you are certain to die."

Liu Zixing sighed beside him, so tragic.

The middle-aged uncle seemed stunned at first, revealing surprise before regaining composure, saying: "Divine Doctor Lin, is there really no hope for me?"

Lin Fan said: "You’ve been taking medication to alleviate pain lately, haven’t you? Did your doctor prescribe it?"

The middle-aged uncle replied: "Yes, I’m in such pain I can’t sleep at night without painkillers. I’ve seen many doctors who couldn’t figure out what’s wrong with me. Regular painkillers were ineffective until a renowned doctor, Dr. Ai Luoqing from the province, prescribed this painkiller, and it finally brought relief."

Upon hearing this, Liu Zixing exclaimed: "Ai Luoqing, a famous doctor! She’s so renowned. One of our textbooks in school was written by Dr. Ai. Oh dear, even Dr. Ai couldn’t cure you?"

Ai Luoqing was indeed a renowned old doctor, known as a master, and even he couldn’t cure this middle-aged man. No wonder Lin Fan said the uncle was beyond saving.

Lin Fan didn’t know who Dr. Ai was, saying: "That doctor made a mistake. The painkillers you were given, while relieving your pain, are like drinking poison to quench thirst. They’re actually worsening your condition, accelerating organ deterioration. Lately, have you been experiencing worsening insomnia, sometimes unable to sleep through the night, and even if you manage to sleep, you’re plagued by nightmares?"

The middle-aged uncle stood stunned, Divine Doctor indeed, he hit the nail on the head!

How did he know, as if he had observed him at bedside?

"That’s exactly the case. Divine Doctor Lin, what exactly is wrong with me?" The middle-aged uncle couldn’t help but ask.

Lin Fan said: "You’ve been poisoned."

The middle-aged uncle and Liu Zixing both gasped in shock.

Lin Fan said: "This toxin is particularly lethal, requiring only a trace amount for fatality. Yet, due to the minuscule quantity, standard medical tests can’t detect it. That’s why those doctors couldn’t determine your illness. The toxin has infiltrated your bloodstream, becoming almost invisible, trace-less. After being poisoned, one doesn’t die immediately but endures severe pain in all internal organs, ultimately dying slowly. That’s the terrible cruelty of this poison."

Such a terrifying toxin exists in the world!

The middle-aged uncle asked in astonishment: "Divine Doctor Lin, what kind of poison is it?"

Liu Zixing was curious: "Since standard medical tests can’t detect it, how did you know, Lin Fan?"

Lin Fan just glanced at the middle-aged uncle and instantly diagnosed him as poisoned beyond recovery, leaving her very curious.

Lin Fan smiled slightly, saying: "I could tell."

Liu Zixing wiped cold sweat away: "Alright then..."

Lin Fan didn’t disclose that within his top-tier medical skills, there was data on this toxin. Although rare, its symptoms were quite distinct. Through observing complexion, he was able to identify it.

Lin Fan said: "This toxin is a chemical element. As far as I know, this element isn’t widely known yet and hasn’t been officially named; most chemistry students haven’t encountered it, only a handful have access. I have no idea how you got infected with it."

The middle-aged man thought of something upon hearing this, and blurted out: "Could it be..."

But immediately he bit back his words.

Lin Fan smiled, saying: "The source of your infection is another story. Perhaps someone poisoned you, and this person surely knows and has access to the toxin. Regardless, I’m not concerned with that."

The middle-aged man composed himself, asking: "Divine Doctor Lin, is there really no cure for this poison?"

Lin Fan said: "There’s an antidote to every poison, it’s not that it can’t be cured. It’s just..."

The middle-aged man asked: "Just what?"

Lin Fan said: "Have you heard of artemisinin, the drug that treats malaria? It was only discovered after years of arduous research, and the scientist who discovered it was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine. The antidote for this poison is even harder to extract, and its raw material is extremely rare—as rare as lottery tickets. By the time it’s discovered, extracted, and used for treatment, you might be long gone, which is why I say you’re beyond saving."

The middle-aged man froze for a while, eventually showing a bitter smile: "Seems I’m truly beyond saving."

Liu Zixing said: "Lin Fan, the uncle is so pitiful, can’t you think of something?"

Lin Fan said: "Well, stop taking that painkiller immediately. I’ll prescribe you something else to alleviate the pain, so your passing won’t be as agonizing."

The middle-aged uncle seemed to be an optimistic person, quickly adjusting his mindset: "Thank you, Divine Doctor Lin."

Lin Fan thought for a moment, sighed slightly, saying: "Moreover, the herb that can cure you typically grows deep in the mountains. So, how about I take a stroll in the mountains and see if I can find it? However, the chances are akin to winning the lottery. It depends on your luck."

Actually, Lin Fan finding such a herb isn’t impossible, especially considering he has another miraculous asset.

Top-tier Koi Carp Luck!

With top-tier Koi Carp Luck, finding this herb that’s even harder to come by than winning the lottery should be a breeze.