Ball of Nothing - Chapter 80
Chapter 80
Hua Tuo returned to his house and cleaned up the evidence of the foiled attack . Merlin texted earlier with a picture of the dishes piling beside Zero . The boy had quite the appetite and they weren't returning any time soon . Hua Tuo got busy and started preparing extra beds for the guests in his house .
The straws were easily gathered but the cloth was slightly more tricky . He had to use some old clothes to make the bedding covers but he was thankful that he had just the right amount of cloth needed . Hua Tuo made a mental note of the things he needed to buy when he stopped by town in future . Although living in the mountains was a good thing, there were also many inconveniences .
Truen was pale and his fever was back . The doctor got to work immediately without showing signs of fatigue . The elf was struggling silently and Hua Tuo shook his head . For such a young being, his dedication was commendable . However, blind faith was simply foolishness . Without capability, his efforts were only as good as serving for cannon fodder in a war .
Hua Tuo may be a mere physician but he grew up during the era of the warring states . He knew a thing or two about strategy . There were many things that he needed to impart to his two foolish students but first, they had to be in top condition .
"Do you think I should teach Zero about magic? He has an aptitude for it . "
Hua Tuo raised a brow at Merlin's text . Buddha did mention that the Zero was keen about learning medicine and healing magic . However, he didn't know if Zero would be keen to learn other magic . Merlin sounded enthusiastic and that could only mean that the wizard had found an unpolished gem .
"It's Zero's decision . Although I could do with a tutor for basic magic control . My healing magic isn't exactly magic after all . Buddha probably didn't explain the difference between healing magic and healing blessing . "
After sending his reply, Hua Tuo sterilised the thin needles . Acupuncture was a technique not known to the people on this planet . Many relied on healing magic and potions . This was a world who relied too much on external factors rather than internal, another reason why Hua Tuo preferred to live in isolation . He simply could not adapt to the change of views .
By the time Merlin returned with Zero, it was past midnight . Truen's fever had stabilised and Hua Tuo pulled out the newly made straw beds for the brunet and Sage God . To his surprise, Zero refused and insisted on sleeping with Truen . Merlin decided to pass on the offer and went back via a portal . He did say that he would drop by again tomorrow morning to continue on Truen's treatment so Hua Tuo wasn't worried .
Zero held the elf's hand and apologised to him before falling asleep . Hua Tuo reinforced the barrier to keep the wild animals out and followed suit; the earlier events were forgotten just like a candle that's burned out .