Although the sun had already revealed its face, a hazy fog still shrouded the sky above Fara Village.
The villagers were already used to this. The village was close to the swamp area and the humidity was very high. They spent more than half of the year in the fog.
Due to the fog, more than half of the villagers in the village had various rheumatism diseases. In addition, there was no sunlight in this area all year round, so it was difficult for crops to grow, so the harvest was not good. However, this place was very suitable for the growth of a few herbs. These herbs were necessary for the synthesis of several medicines, so the country would purchase them at a higher price.
No matter what, the environment here was not suitable for living. However, many villagers who had failed to practice martial arts did not plan to leave this place. Instead, they conscientiously planted medicinal herbs here to maintain their lives. After all, the country's purchase of medicinal herbs was fair, and other than growing medicinal herbs, he did not have any other specialties.
A young man in his early twenties was running hard in the fog. He panted as he ran to a small house and stopped.
"Grandpa, I'm here."
As the young man spoke, the closed door creaked open and an old man walked out.
The old man's name was Edgar. He was the only doctor and warrior in the village, as well as the only clergy in the village. He was the disciple of the world-famous divine doctor, Nanny Tyrsa. He was very good at treating rheumatism and all kinds of injuries and illnesses. Logically speaking, such an amazing person should not stay in such a barren place. However, after he came here five years ago, he had never left.
"A doctor's job is to save the dying and heal the wounded. There are so many people here who need to be treated. How can I leave?”
That was what the old man had said back then.
"Although the world is big, there are probably not many doctors who are willing to come here. His teacher was a god in medicine, and the other disciples had been taught by his teacher. It would be a waste to come to such a small place. This good-for-nothing disciple of mine just happened to have some experience in treating rheumatism. It was obviously God's will for me to come here. As a doctor and a believer of God, I had no reason to leave this place.”
Since then, countless people who had been tormented by pain had been relieved by his hands. Countless people who had struggled on the brink of death had been brought back to the human world by him.
However, as he grew older, his health deteriorated. After all, this place was really not suitable for humans to live in. Even as a doctor, he could not resist the corrosion of the harsh environment. He probably did not have many years left to live. Edgar was most worried about the future of the village and Gru.
The young man's name was Gru, and he was an orphan in the village. Ten years ago, there was a plague in the village, and many people died. Gru became an orphan at that time. Under the care of the entire village, he finally survived the disaster and grew up. As he grew older, Ge Lu's talent in martial arts was revealed. Soon, he became a Level Two Warrior and became the strongest expert in the village.
As the stronger masters had left the village to seek a living in the outside world, Gru's martial arts skills began to stagnate without anyone's guidance. It was only when Elder Edgar arrived that things changed.
After a few years of training, Gru's martial arts had already progressed to the peak of a Level Three Warrior. He was only one step away from entering the realm of a Warrior. His medical skills had also made great progress under the guidance of the old man.
Gru also knew how to repay kindness. He came to take care of the old man's daily life and help him pick herbs. He could even gradually treat those patients who were not very serious, reducing the burden on the old man.
" It seems that after a while, I'll use the money I've saved to send Gru to my teacher so that he can receive further guidance and successfully grow into a better warrior and doctor. Then, I'll find a good position with my teacher.”
The old man made up his mind.
"Grandpa, do you have any medicine to pick today?”
Gru took off his clothes and asked, his upper body bare.
"It's still those."
The old man coughed lightly and looked at the child in front of him kindly.
"You go to the south to collect the herbs from before. I'll go to the swamp to find the Gula Grass.”
"Grandpa, your health is not as good as before. It would be terrible if something happened to you.”
Gru saw the old man coughing and quickly walked to the old man's side, gently patting the old man's back.
"I'll help you pick herbs this time. I know the Gula Grass too.”
"That won't do."
The old man glared at Gru, pretending to be angry.
"There are king level beasts in the swamp. Do you want to die? Don't look down on me because I'm old, but I'm a genuine second-grade warrior. If you're not convinced, come and fight me!”
"Ge Lu wouldn't dare."
Gru replied helplessly. He wished he could become a warrior as soon as possible so that he could enter the swamp to collect herbs and not let his grandfather run to that dangerous place to take risks.
"Glis is here."
The old man smiled meaningfully when he saw a small figure walking toward his house.
Hearing the old man's words, Gru's face turned slightly red, but he couldn't help but step forward.
Glis was a girl from Uncle Byron's family at the village entrance. She was four years younger than Gru and had played with Gru since she was young. Gru had lived in her house for a few years after his parents passed away. Later, Gru grew up and moved out. Glis always complained that he didn't know how to take care of himself. She often helped him wash clothes, clean, and cook. Later on, some people teased Gru and advised him to return to the Byron family so that Glis wouldn't have to travel between the two families.
After a while, the two young men walked up to Edgar.
"Grandpa, today is the day you and Ge Lu go out to pick herbs, right?”
Glis blushed and took out two packages from the basket on Gru's arm.
"This is the lunch I prepared for you.”
"Alright, alright."
Elder Edgar smiled at the thin girl.
"These few years, I've been basking in Ge Lu's glory.”
Hearing the old man's words, Grissy's face turned red, and Gru could only rub his hands and giggle.
"Gru, send Glis off, and then we'll set off.”
Looking at the two people who were restrained, the old man decided to let them go.
"Yes, yes."
Gru hurriedly grabbed Glis 'hand and the two of them walked towards her house.
Elder Edgar looked at the two of them with a smile. Suddenly, he felt a pain in his chest and fell to the ground.
Gru, who had just taken a few steps, heard the sound of a body falling to the ground behind him. He looked back and hurriedly pulled Glis back to the old man's side and carried the old man to his bed.
Gru pressed hard on the old man's philtrum a few times, and then pressed hard on the old man's chest. He put a bottle of medicine that emitted a strange smell to the old man's nose, but it was useless. The old man's eyes were still closed.
"Brother Ge Lu, what should we do?"
Glis asked in panic.
Ge Lu's heart was filled with regret. He regretted that he had only been in a hurry to study martial arts and had neglected the cultivation of medical skills. Now that the old man was in danger, he had no choice.
Taking a deep breath, Gru calmed down.
His medical skills were already useless, and there were probably no good doctors nearby, so he could only do this.
"You go to the Adventurer's Association and ask them to issue a quest to find the doctor. I'll go to the swamp to find the golden magnolias.”
"No."
Tears streamed down Glis's face.
"The Golden Magnolia is just a legend. There are so many terrifying beasts in the swamp. How did you get there?”
"I can only do this now."
Gru said helplessly.
"Grandfather's condition is very critical. I'm afraid he won't last more than two days.”
Gru hugged Glis tightly in his arms.
"I will come back."
Seeing Gru's back as he walked towards the swamp, Grissy's tears kept flowing as she ran out of the village.
If he went to the Adventurer's Association, not only could he find a doctor there, but he could also find powerful warriors. He could ask them to wake up the old man and bring Gru back from the swamp.
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