jdhmnovel Chapter 448
Chapter 448
Chapter 448
Only after the old man's figure completely disappeared around the corner of the alley did Dongfang Wan'er slowly come back to her senses. Her gaze fell on the yellowed medical book in her hands, her eyes sparkling with excitement and anticipation. She eagerly opened the book, a musty yet faintly scented aroma of ink wafting out. The densely packed characters in the book, like lively sprites, were arranged in an orderly fashion. It detailed the symptoms of various rare diseases, the descriptions so meticulous that it seemed she could see the patients' suffering firsthand; the analysis of the causes was also extremely thorough, from the root of the pathology to the chain reaction in the body, leaving nothing out; and there were also a rich variety of treatment methods, each embodying the old man's wisdom and experience accumulated over many years of medical practice. Dongfang Wan'er felt as if she had found a treasure, immediately immersing herself in the world of knowledge constructed by the medical book, as if everything around her had ceased to exist, her eyes only seeing those pages of paper carrying precious medical knowledge.
However, just as she was engrossed in reading and completely immersed in the ocean of medical knowledge, a sudden commotion arose outside the clinic. This unexpected noise shattered the tranquility inside the clinic and interrupted Dongfang Wan'er's thoughts. She frowned slightly, put down the medical book in her hand, and quickly walked towards the clinic entrance.
Pushing open the door, they saw a group of people carrying an unconscious man, their faces filled with panic and their steps hurried. Leading the group was a middle-aged man, his face contorted with anxiety, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. Before even reaching Dongfang Wan'er, he cried out, "Doctor, please save him! He suddenly collapsed, and we can't wake him up no matter what we do!"
Dongfang Wan'er immediately stepped forward, her eyes revealing professionalism and composure. She first carefully observed the man's complexion; it was as pale as paper, devoid of any color. Then, she reached out and gently placed her hand on his wrist to take his pulse. The instant her fingertips touched his pulse, she sensed its erratic and irregular nature, an abnormality that made her heart tighten. Just then, a similar ailment described in medical books flashed through her mind, and a clue suddenly appeared in her mind.
Dongfang Wan'er took a deep breath and quickly reviewed the treatment plan from the medical books in her mind. While methodically directing the others to carry the man into the clinic and place him on the bed, she swiftly prepared all the necessary tools for diagnosis and treatment. She first used silver needles to acupuncture the man, accurately locating the acupoints and skillfully inserting each slender needle with perfect precision. With each needle insertion, her eyes were fixed on the man's complexion and pulse, not missing a single subtle reaction. Next, she instructed her assistant to prepare a specific herbal decoction, adhering strictly to the recipe and dosage recorded in the medical books, daring not to make even the slightest mistake.
With Dongfang Wan'er's focused efforts, time passed slowly, and the man's complexion gradually regained some color, while his disordered pulse slowly stabilized. The tense expressions of the onlookers gradually relaxed, and smiles of relief appeared on their faces as they praised Dongfang Wan'er's medical skills.
"This young lady is truly a miracle worker! She saved the person so quickly!"
"Yes, at such a young age, his medical skills are so superb, it's truly remarkable!"
Amidst the chorus of praise, the man, who had been lying quietly unconscious on the hospital bed, suddenly sat bolt upright like a spring without warning. This abrupt movement startled everyone present. Then, the man clutched his head tightly with both hands, as if a thousand steel needles were churning inside, and let out a agonizing scream. The shrill, piercing sound shattered the slightly relaxed atmosphere in the clinic, sending chills down everyone's spine.
Everyone stared intently, and saw that the man's eyes were filled with terrifying bloodshot veins, his eyeballs seemed about to burst from their sockets, his gaze was filled with madness and confusion, and his expression was twisted to the point of being ferocious. He was muttering incoherently, but his words were unclear, like the babbling of a demon from the depths of hell, impossible to understand, only that his voice conveyed endless pain and despair.
Upon seeing this, Dongfang Wan'er was startled, a sense of unease quickly spreading through her. As a physician, she was well-versed in various medical books and had witnessed many difficult and complicated cases, but the man's strange symptoms were not mentioned in detail in the very medical book she had just discovered and repeatedly studied. Clearly, the situation was far more complex than she had initially imagined.
However, the composure and sense of responsibility accumulated over years of medical study and practice allowed Dongfang Wan'er to quickly regain her composure. She took a deep breath, trying to calm her wildly beating heart, and cautiously approached the man again, her eyes filled with focus and determination, wanting to further examine his condition and find the root cause of his illness.
Just as she was a step away from the man, he seemed to sense the danger and suddenly reached out, grabbing at her fiercely with lightning speed. The force of the grab was astonishing, and the speed was so fast that no one had time to react; the air even whistled. Dongfang Wan'er reacted quickly, relying on her agility honed through daily practice, and swiftly dodged the extremely threatening grab.
This dramatic scene instantly heightened the tension in the clinic, as if the air itself was thick with unease. Everyone's hearts were in their throats, their faces filled with worry, and they were all sweating for Dongfang Wan'er. Many even subconsciously took a few steps back, afraid of being caught in the man's frantic actions.
Dongfang Wan'er stood still, her mind racing as she calmly considered a solution. She closed her eyes, quickly recalling various records from medical books, leaving no detail overlooked, trying to find a way to deal with the current situation from the dense text.
Just as she was racking her brains, a sudden flash of inspiration struck her. She remembered a medical book that mentioned an extremely rare type of Gu poison. The symptoms of the Gu poison described in the book were very similar to the man's current behavior: madness, painful screams, loss of consciousness, and loss of control... Once this thought appeared in her mind, it quickly took root and sprouted.
Without hesitation, Dongfang Wan'er turned to her assistant, her eyes firm and resolute, and quickly said, "Quickly, prepare the necessary herbs. Let's try fighting poison with poison!" Knowing the urgency of the situation, the assistant didn't ask any questions and immediately sprang into action. He moved swiftly between the medicine cabinets, his hands flying like butterflies between the drawers, accurately grabbing the necessary herbs.