"My surname is Tu. You can call me Mr. Tu."

At the sight of Ruan Chunxiang and Yun Zhenyue, a flicker of joy appeared in the spectral doctor’s eyes before vanishing. He nodded at the two of them and spoke.

In his eyes, the little mice sent to his clinic were practically a gift from heaven.

He could make them do all the dirty work.

He could rest easy, earning Ghost Coins while lying back without a single worry.

Besides, these little mice would even give him a small surprise from time to time.

’See?’

No sooner had the spectral doctor spoken than he saw Ruan Chunxiang pull a treasure from her pocket.

When he saw the dark red scalpel, a hint of shock appeared in his eyes.

As a doctor, he was exceptionally familiar with this kind of medical Ghost Artifact.

He could tell! This scalpel was extraordinary. Its blade, thin as a cicada’s wing, and the dark red Yin energy swirling around it were proof enough that this was a rare treasure!

He had worked at the Reincarnation Hospital for so many years and received countless treasures, but most of them weren’t very useful.

It was already a feat for a bunch of destitute ghosts to scrounge up enough Ghost Coins for treatment. How could he expect them to bring him any Ghost Artifacts?

And if they were powerful ghosts, they wouldn’t need to see him in the first place!

The spectral doctor’s eyes were practically glued to the scalpel. He sucked in a sharp breath, his gaze filled with greed and desire. At the same time, his opinion of Ruan Chunxiang improved considerably.

"Mr. Tu, this scalpel is just a small token of my esteem."

"As a highly respected doctor, you work so hard and are admired by your patients. With so many people seeking your care, I’m sure you’ll find it useful."

"My husband is also a doctor, and I happen to know some Eastern Medicine. It feels like we’re fated to meet."

"I’ll be in your care for the next few days."

Ruan Chunxiang gently handed the scalpel to the spectral doctor, all the while continuing to shower him with flattery.

The spectral doctor took the scalpel, his eyes filled with adoration. He nodded repeatedly. "Good, good, very good."

"You’re a fine young lady. You knew I have a soft spot for this kind of medical equipment."

"But these things are so hard to come by. It’s inconvenient to treat patients without them. You’re very thoughtful."

"On behalf of all my patients, I thank you."

A smile touched the corners of his mouth.

His attitude toward Ruan Chunxiang had clearly softened.

After saying this, he added, "Go bring that chair from the corner over here."

"From now on, you’ll sit next to me. I’ll teach you some of the most basic medical skills."

"Thank you, Mr. Tu!"

Ruan Chunxiang was overjoyed and thanked him profusely.

She did as he said, moving the chair to his side.

’With the spectral doctor personally teaching me, my medical skills are sure to improve by leaps and bounds!’

...

Seeing everything going so smoothly, the Monkey Country audience was smug.

[I told you so. No doctor can refuse a fine scalpel.]

[Now we don’t have to worry about Miss Ruan.]

[What about that woman from Dragon Country? Is she going to give the ghost doctor her panda doll?]

[She definitely has nothing worthy to offer. If she doesn’t give him anything, the ghost doctor will absolutely give her the cold shoulder.]

[But she could always beg Miss Ruan. After all, Miss Ruan is so kindhearted.]

When the Dragon Country audience saw these comments, their faces turned grim.

...

Just then, the spectral doctor turned his gaze toward Yun Zhenyue.

With Ruan Chunxiang having primed his expectations, he was even more expectant of Yun Zhenyue’s gift.

’What could it be?’

’A Ghost Pen, perhaps?’

’Or maybe some kind of health supplement, like Ghost Tea.’

In any case, as long as it was better than that scalpel, he would allow Yun Zhenyue to sit on his other side as well.

But he waited and waited, and Yun Zhenyue didn’t move.

The spectral doctor grew impatient. His brow furrowed as he said, "And you, miss? Where is your token of esteem?"

"A teacher imparts knowledge and dispels ignorance. Since you wish to learn medicine, I can be considered half a teacher to you. Did you not bring a gift for our first meeting?"

"Huh?"

Yun Zhenyue was taken aback.

’I came here to apply for an odd job, to learn massage.’

’When did this become about becoming a disciple?’

’That’s such a stretch!’

Seeing the spectral doctor’s displeasure, Ruan Chunxiang seized the opportunity to twist the knife, gloating, "Mr. Tu, she came empty-handed."

"I think she’s being incredibly disrespectful to you!"

"You are so highly esteemed, yet she’s so insolent. To think she wants to learn your medical skills for free—it’s simply despicable!"

"Why don’t you let me teach her a little lesson for you?"

Hearing this, the spectral doctor’s eyes grew even colder.

Ruan Chunxiang’s words had struck a chord with him.

’This little mouse is so arrogant!’

’Does she really think this is some kind of charity house?’

"Then I’ll leave it to you," he said.

Ruan Chunxiang grew excited upon receiving her orders.

She had been wanting to teach Yun Zhenyue a lesson for a long time!

Now she finally had her chance.

Right then, Ruan Chunxiang sneered at the bewildered Yun Zhenyue. "You, come here."

"My shoes are dirty. There’s some mud on them. You can clean them for me."

The spectral doctor watched on with cold indifference, tacitly approving of Ruan Chunxiang’s demand.

The request wasn’t too outrageous.

Although Yun Zhenyue felt a little uncomfortable, she felt she had no choice.

She took a tissue from her pocket.

Then, she prepared to take the panda doll off her right shoulder.

Otherwise, it would surely fall to the ground. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

The panda doll had been sitting upright, but at some point, it had turned around and now had its back to them.

Just then, Ruan Chunxiang snapped, "Who told you to use a tissue?"

"I said, lick it clean!"

...

Upon hearing this demand, the Dragon Country audience was furious!

Their eyes were practically shooting flames!

What does it mean for a petty person to get a little power?

This was a textbook example!

Just because she gave the spectral doctor a gift, she dared to make such a shameless demand of Yun Zhenyue!

Wasn’t this an attack on her dignity?

[Damn it, that Ruan Chunxiang is a real animal!]

[Lick it clean? Why don’t you get a dog?]

[Fuck! Yun Zhenyue, don’t do it! Don’t! Hurry up and call Gu Yuan to handle this!]

[Yeah, she can make a call! And there’s Lily! Why not bring Lily out!]

[That’s not a good idea! Lily could kill the spectral doctor and Ruan Chunxiang, but this is the Reincarnation Hospital. If she does that, the director will definitely kill Yun Zhenyue and Lily!]

[So what then? Is she just supposed to swallow her pride and take it?]

...

Just as a flicker of anger appeared in Yun Zhenyue’s eyes and she was about to refuse Ruan Chunxiang’s shameless demand...

Suddenly!

"WAIT!!!"

The spectral doctor beside them screamed as if he’d seen a ghost.

His eyes froze in an instant, his pupils shrinking to the size of a pinprick!

He stared intently at the panda doll in Yun Zhenyue’s hand.

His withered body trembled violently, and his chapped lips quivered uncontrollably.

His sparse white hair was soaked with cold sweat.

Not just his hair! His entire back was drenched in it!

His once-cold eyes were now filled with terror. His eyeballs trembled erratically, and his heart was overwhelmed with fear and shock!

All because the spectral doctor recognized the panda doll.

He once had the good fortune of entering the director’s office.

There, on the top shelf of the director’s most prized bookcase, he had seen a similar stuffed animal.

It was a small rabbit doll.

It was the same type as this panda doll.

And its craftsmanship looked far less exquisite than this one’s!

One must understand, these weren’t ordinary dolls, but a special kind of living Ghost Artifact!

Every single one of them was at the Crimson-robe level!

And each one was ferocious and violent!

More terrifying than any ghost!

They could easily kill a weak, old man like him!

He had almost been destroyed by the director’s rabbit doll!

’If I’m not mistaken... could this human girl be connected to the director?’

Just as the spectral doctor was breaking out in a cold sweat, without warning, he saw the corners of the panda doll’s mouth in Yun Zhenyue’s hand curl up slightly.

It seemed to be baring its teeth, giving him a terrifying smile.

In an instant, the spectral doctor’s legs went weak, his vision swam, and the world seemed to shake before his eyes.

He collapsed limply onto his chair!

’It really is the same kind of doll as the director’s!’

’This isn’t insolence!’

’A great deity has descended!’

’No wonder she dared to disregard me.’

’It turns out she was hinting at it all along!’