Learn one small skill every day

Bai Miao tried to act as if he wanted to share information about Abyss Street with Kelman, in order to avoid arousing Kelman's suspicion.

If Kelman truly understood Abyss Street, he would know that the hunter wouldn't ask questions like, "What exactly is Abyss Street?"

However, it seems that Kelman only had some inside information.

"Well, how should I put it... the name 'Abyss Street' was first coined by the Healing Cult. You know, the Healing Cult might... you don't believe in the Healing Cult, right?"

Kelman abruptly changed the subject and asked a question.

"I don't believe it. I was originally a lone hunter."

If I had chosen the path of a nun when I left Abyss Street, I'm probably now tied to the Healing Cult.

Kelman was relieved and continued, "The Healing Cult might be delusional... They've been spreading rumors that there's a plague in Yar City that has lasted for over a hundred years, without specifying what the symptoms are. You know, ever since Dr. Snow proposed his theory of epidemic transmission, Yar City has paid special attention to sanitation and the maintenance of its sewage system, and a large-scale plague has never broken out."

"But the Healing Cult has always emphasized that there is a cure for this plague within Abyss Street, right?"

This is information that Bai Miao obtained from within Abyss Street.

Kelman nodded. "Dr. Moriarty, you're a hunter, you know more than I do. What's your opinion on Abyss Street? I mean, do you know that Abyss Street actually exists?"

Bai Miao smiled slightly: "Dr. Kelman, the information I can tell you is also very limited. However, as a hunter, I did have the privilege of catching a glimpse of a corner of Abyss Street, but that corner left a deep impression on me, and I really don't want to go there again."

"This...doesn't that mean that people who are willing to join the Healing Cult all believe in the existence of Abyss Street? Is there really a plague in Yar City?"

Kelman was somewhat panicked: "Dr. Moriarty, what exactly is your stance?"

Bai Miao comforted him, "Dr. Kelman, you don't need to be so nervous. I asked you this simply to see how much a doctor of your status knows about Abyss Street. Now I have a general idea. Thank you for your answer."

As for why I asked this question, it's because I feel that as doctors, even if an epidemic is a possibility, we can't turn a blind eye. It concerns the lives of everyone in the city.

I didn't become a hunter because I felt that hunters couldn't save the city of Yar; only doctors could ensure its prosperity.

Bai Miao's words made Kelman feel somewhat ashamed.

"The specific form of the plague may be different from what you and I know, so I hope you can help me use your professional knowledge to judge what kinds of plagues might occur."

"After all, the Healing Cult members only talked about the plague, but never mentioned the specific plague."

Chapter 174 Interview

As the morning bells rang, the guests of the ball bid their final farewells and left Dr. Kelman's mansion.

Dr. Kelman, however, kept Bai Miao behind, hoping to have breakfast with him.

Bai Miao did not refuse.

During their conversation that evening, Bai Miao also realized that Dr. Kelman was someone who genuinely wanted to do more for his patients.

Kelman also promised to keep an eye out for information about the plague and Abyss Street on Bai Miao's behalf.

At the same time, Dr. Kelman also made a verbal agreement with Bai Miao, that Dr. Kelman would refer some of his patients to Bai Miao to speed up their recovery.

This is tantamount to giving away a portion of his personal connections to Bai Miao.

Dr. Kelman's fees were not low, and those who could afford to see him were either very wealthy or powerful.

Bai Miao has already established himself in the upper echelons of Yar City society.

Monday morning was a bit busy, with people coming and going on the streets, preparing to start a new week of work and life.

Bai Miao sat in the carriage, looking at a scene that only existed in history books, and suddenly called out to the coachman.

"Wait a minute, let's go somewhere else, let's go to Dr. Kersner's clinic."

"Yes, sir."

The coachman turned the carriage around and headed towards the new destination.

I hope I can still catch a good show.

If you're not there to watch when the investigators take Ksenia away, you'll be at a huge disadvantage.

As they rounded the street, the driver stopped the rickshaw, swallowed hard, and turned to Bai Miao, saying, “Sir… there are censorship vehicles on the street near Dr. Kesner’s clinic… I dare not approach them. Why don’t you stop here? I won’t charge you for this ride, please don’t make me approach them.”

"It's okay, I'll walk over."

Bai Miao didn't make things difficult for the driver. He tossed out an echo as payment and, leaning on his cane, walked towards the Kesner Clinic.

The review committee's vehicle was surrounded by a white curtain, obscuring the interior. The black logo of the Medical Ethics Review Committee was printed on the white curtain.

Two snakes coiled around a scale.

The snake symbolizes healing, while Libra represents judgment and justice.

The members of the review committee were also dressed in distinctive uniforms: white shirts and black jackets on the upper body, with some members also wearing silver armor on their shoulders, and black trousers on the left and white on the right.

Furthermore, all members of the review committee wore a brooch with the committee's emblem on their chests, and a few also carried swords at their waists.

They are all standard weapons, rapiers with round handguards, and they are made of pure silver.

As Bai Miao approached, the censorship committee member outside raised his hand: "Sir, this is a censorship committee meeting. Please do not approach. If you are a reporter, please show your press credentials."

"I'll just watch from here; I won't come any closer."

Kersner knew what the outcome of being investigated would be, and whether he could maintain his composure after seeing himself.

Bai Miao wanted to see how skilled the members of the review committee would be if Kesner were to erupt.

As the three major powers in Yar City, they should be evenly matched with each other.

The general level of the Healing Cult can be gauged from the members of the review committee.

"Let me go! Everything I did was out of a sense of responsibility to the patient! My examination isn't finished yet! You can't think I'm deliberately delaying the patient's treatment!! Let me go! Let me go!!"

Even from a great distance, Bai Miao could hear the roaring sounds coming from inside the clinic.

Bai Miao leaned against a streetlamp, using his cane for support, and watched with a smile as the two men dragged Kesner out of the clinic, who was struggling, kicking, and roaring.

Kersner's once neatly groomed mustache was now split and looked quite messy.

When their eyes met, Bai Miao raised his hand and greeted Kesner.

"It's you! You despicable hunter! How could you have deceived Mr. and Mrs. Margaret!"

"I didn't deceive them. In the end, it's all your fault, you quack doctor. I told you the cause of Miss Margaret's illness from the beginning, but you were stubborn and even tried to hide it to save face after realizing you were wrong. It's no wonder you were taken away by the investigation team. It's a pity I should buy a cup of coffee and enjoy your ugly state right now, heh."

The final "Hey!" completely ignited the anger deep within Kesner's heart.

He roared, broke free from the two people beside him, and charged towards Bai Miao.

Strength is around 10 points... Agility is probably 8?

Bai Miao quickly determined the two attributes of Kesner.

He is stronger than the average person.

But soon, another hooded man rushed over from the side, pressed his large, fan-like hand against the back of Ksenia's head, and slammed him hard into the ground.

"Boom!"

Bai Miao clearly heard the sound of bones breaking.

This essentially shattered Ksenia's facial bones.

This big guy's strength is over 20 points...

Agility should also be around 15.

I just don't know what level it will reach during the review meeting.

The more people in Yar City make a move, the clearer Bai Miao's understanding of Yar City's combat strength becomes.

After watching the play as he wished, Bai Miao turned and left, leaving Kesner to be taken away in the censorship car.

As for how to deal with Kersner's current patients, there are ways. There are plenty of gastroenterologists available, and Kersner is far from being as authoritative as Kelman.

Reporters from local newspapers in Yar somehow got wind of the news and rushed to the street like flies to carrion, taking pictures with their cameras.

By the time they noticed Bai Miao, he had already gone far away, leaving behind only a promotional brochure.

A group of reporters immediately became red-eyed and rushed forward to snatch it.

"The reporter's combat ability is not high... his attribute points fluctuate around 4 or 5. It seems that the stats of ordinary people in Yar City are not much different."

Bai Miao observed the reporters scrambling below from his vantage point and concluded that doctors were indeed far more capable than ordinary people.

The promotional brochure was also deliberately left behind by Bai Miao, because whoever got the brochure would inevitably come to interview him.

Unless the reporter wants to quit, they won't give up on the sensational story of a hunter turning into a doctor.

Bai Miao never considered proactively seeking publicity from newspapers; that would be too beneath him.

The value of a story lies in the fact that newspapers come to it and beg for interviews.

Seeing that a reporter had successfully obtained his brochure and confirmed that the reporter knew his address, Bai Miao waved and got into the carriage, intending to go home to read the midday newspaper.

The contents of the afternoon report did not disappoint Bai Miao.

Major newspapers devoted huge pages to describing how Dr. Kersner was taken away for investigation, while also digging up some of his past medical malpractice cases to provide a unified report.

The Kersner clinic was shut down immediately, and patients were referred to other gastroenterologists.

The gastroenterologists in Yar City were practically grinning from ear to ear.

While a doctor is still alive and still holds a medical profession, the skills he possesses cannot be used by other doctors.

Once he is investigated and stripped of his medical rights, other doctors can then openly use his inventions and techniques.

It's as if the gastroenterologist who was originally suppressed by Kersner has transformed into the new Kersner.

In order to prevent doctors from harming each other without any limits, the review committee also stipulated that unless a doctor dies unnaturally, other doctors should not use the techniques they originally possessed.

And they will track down the murderer.

Therefore, the competition among doctors is mostly mild. As long as no serious scandals are discovered that could disqualify them from their positions, everyone can generally make their own money.

Doctors with more advanced skills earn more money from the wealthy, while other doctors get a meager share.

Bai Miao looked at the newspaper and thought to himself, "This is what professionalism is all about."

These newspaper reporters know all too well what the residents of Arles want to see.

Not only did they clearly explain the relationships involved, but they also thoughtfully provided popular science information.

There's a lot of competition among newspapers too.