Peerless Little Immortal Doctor
Chapter 855: 858: Awakening

Chapter 855: Chapter 858: Awakening

Yes, Guo Man also really wanted to know exactly what injuries Xia Liu had suffered.

So she followed Zhuge Yingtian and Guo Ye to consult the lead physician.

Facing the commander of the Harbor City Military Region, a frequent face on TV, Zhuge Yingtian, the lead physician was deeply impressed.

As soon as they met, the elderly physician, who was over fifty, immediately greeted them with a smile: “Commander Zhuge, I never thought you’d come here.”

“Doctor Liu, I’ve often heard your name mentioned. A while ago, I even wanted to invite you to the military hospital.”

“Ah, I still remember that. But back then, I owed the director a favor, and I had to keep working here until retirement. So, thank you for your concern, Commander Zhuge.”

Although they hadn’t met personally before, Zhuge Yingtian and Doctor Liu had been paying attention to each other.

Thus, when they met today, there was an air of familiarity.

“I was curious earlier. That young man who came in with a gunshot wound—he must be one of Commander Zhuge’s people.”

Doctor Liu suddenly realized, as it was rare for him to encounter a patient like Xia Liu.

What impressed him the most was Xia Liu’s physical body—its strength was far from ordinary.

“Doctor Liu, don’t misunderstand. This young man is from the mainland. He used to be a special forces soldier but has since retired. Now, I think he could be considered connected to this young lady.”

As he spoke, Zhuge Yingtian glanced meaningfully at Guo Man.

This teasing remark made Guo Man’s face turn slightly red.

However, she didn’t offer any rebuttal and even seemed a little pleased.

“Retired? What a pity. This young man’s physical condition is the most unique I’ve seen in all my years as a doctor.”

Upon hearing that Xia Liu had retired, Doctor Liu shook his head internally.

“Oh? What do you mean? Where are his injuries exactly?”

Zhuge Yingtian grew curious. If Doctor Liu was this impressed, there had to be something extraordinary involved.

Guo Ye and Guo Man also perked up and listened carefully, knowing this would be important.

“His injuries were easy to handle; they were on his shoulder. What’s special is his body—it seems to have a natural recovery capability. When I cut open the wound to remove the bullet, the surgical knife almost couldn’t cut through his tissue. His body’s hardness is at least ten times that of an ordinary person.”

Doctor Liu explained his observations in detail.

“His body’s hardness is ten times that of an ordinary person?”

Upon hearing this, everyone present was stunned.

They all knew about Martial Artists, and for someone to surpass ordinary humans to such an extent, it had to be because of some special cultivation. Otherwise, it was impossible to achieve.

“I remember now. Xia Liu mentioned before that his final mission failed, which led to his Martial Veins being shattered and his cultivation disappearing. But his physical strength probably remains intact.”

Guo Man immediately shared Xia Liu’s explanation from that day.

“President Guo, are you talking about those kinds of people?”

Having faced countless challenges in Harbor City, Doctor Liu had some knowledge of Martial Artists, though he wasn’t deeply familiar.

Guo Man nodded. This was the only reasonable explanation for Xia Liu’s extraordinary physical strength.

“If that’s the case, then it’s no wonder I was so surprised.”

Doctor Liu chuckled lightly.

That type of person had already surpassed the realm of ordinary humans; viewing them through a conventional lens simply didn’t fit.

“This explanation makes sense. However, with his Martial Veins destroyed and his cultivation dissipated, the setback would be unbearable for most. The fact that he endured it is incredible. But his physical strength may gradually diminish with time—it’s such a shame.”

Guo Ye, being a Martial Artist himself, understood this pain deeply.

Especially considering Xia Liu had risked himself twice to save Guo Man, his sympathy grew even stronger.

People as noble-hearted as Xia Liu were rare.

“Fortunately, the injury was only to his shoulder. If it were somewhere more critical, he’d probably have to spend several more days in bed.”

Guo Man suddenly realized her focus had been misplaced.

Thankfully, his injury wasn’t in a vital location—she was grateful to the heavens for sparing her distress.

“Doctor Liu, the patient in the VIP room has regained consciousness. Should I call you over?”

Just as everyone was about to continue their conversation, an intercom on Doctor Liu’s desk buzzed to life.

“Ah, the VIP room? You mean the same young man you mentioned earlier. As expected of someone like him—even his recovery speed far exceeds that of ordinary people. No need for further checks; with proper rest, he’ll recover in a few days.”

After sighing in amazement, Doctor Liu addressed the nurse, “No need for me to visit. Just make sure to change the patient’s dressing when the time comes.”

Such individuals had physical resilience far beyond what normal hospitals could handle.

Their self-recovery abilities were leagues above what medical institutions could offer.

If it weren’t for injuries caused by modern firearms, they likely wouldn’t have needed a hospital at all.

“Little Man, why don’t you go check on him in the room? We won’t disturb you further.”

Seeing Guo Man unable to conceal her excitement, Zhuge Yingtian smiled softly and suggested.

“Hehe, thank you, Grandpa Zhuge and Doctor Liu. Brother Guo Ye, I’ll head over first.”

Bidding farewell one by one, Guo Man rushed toward Xia Liu’s hospital room.

In her haste, she nearly collided with a nurse who was exiting the room.

“Sorry, sorry, I didn’t see you!”

“It’s alright. I hope you weren’t hurt.”

Even though the nurse wore a mask, her gentle and warm tone was evident.

From inside the room, Xia Liu’s lips curled slightly upward as he witnessed the scene.

Guo Man’s level of excitement for his sake—it seemed he had fully won her over this time!

“President Guo…”

Seeing Guo Man enter, Xia Liu struggled to sit up.

Guo Man quickly rushed over and pressed her soft, delicate hand against his forehead: “Don’t get up! Lie down and rest!”

“President Guo, are you alright?”

After lying back down, Xia Liu looked at Guo Man somewhat guiltily, as if he’d done something wrong.

“Without you, I’d definitely be in trouble. But with you here, I’m safe.”

Guo Man smiled radiantly, an expression both heartfelt and expectant.

“This time, I was negligent, or you wouldn’t have ended up in the hands of Liang Yu and Liang Chao.”

“No, it was my mistake for being careless. You were amazing—saving me so quickly. If anything, I owe you again.”

Knock, knock, knock…

Just as Xia Liu wanted to say more, a series of knocks came from the door.

Looking over, Xilu entered with a lunchbox in hand.

“President Guo, you’ve gone all day without eating. If you don’t eat soon, you’ll collapse.”

Xilu glanced helplessly at Guo Man. Earlier, when Xia Liu hadn’t shown signs of improvement, she hadn’t been able to eat. But now that he was awake, she should be able to stomach something.

“Have you not eaten yet?”

Xia Liu frowned slightly, gazing at Guo Man intently, seeking the truth from her.

“Uh… well, I wasn’t really hungry earlier. What about you? Are you hungry?”

“I’m receiving fluids, so I don’t feel hungry.”

“Oh, oh, then I’ll go eat now. I’ll come back to accompany you later.”

Guo Man didn’t reject Xilu’s thoughtful gesture, especially since her stomach had started rumbling. If Xia Liu heard it, she’d feel terribly embarrassed…

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