Chapter 2 The Spirit Spring Small Space Follows

Gu Baobao tried to respond in her mind:

"Defu? Wait a minute. Following the usual pattern, where's the newbie gift pack?"

Where's the essential cheat code for time travel? Just tell me directly, what happens if I fail to complete the mission?

[Ah, host, you've hit the nail on the head!]

The electronic tone of the speaker suddenly became serious.

If your merit points stagnate or become negative over a long period, your body will suffer irreversible weakness and illness that cannot be cured by medical means in this world.

Simply put, it will become weak and sickly, unresponsive to medicine, and in the end... well...

Gu Baobao and Yu Bao almost blurted out a phrase from the depths of their hearts:

[Holy crap! Defu, huh? People who transmigrate are given a space, a spiritual spring, and unlimited resources. At the very least, they get a health-strengthening pill!]

I almost died in a fall after transmigrating, and when I woke up, the system threatened me with becoming sickly? Is this reasonable? Is this even fair?

【Host, please calm down!】

Deford's voice instantly switched to a fawning tone.

This system treats you with utmost sincerity and will never mistreat you!

If you carefully perceive the small spiritual spring space that accompanied you in your previous life, did it also come with you?

Although its scale is reduced and its functions are limited due to the constraints of the rules of this plane, the core and basic storage functions of the Spirit Spring are intact!

Add to that your already maxed-out medical skills... Host, you've already got a deluxe, top-tier start!

Upon hearing this, Gu Yubao immediately focused her mind and introspected.

Sure enough, deep within my consciousness, that familiar, hazy little space floated silently.

A small pool of clear spring water gurgles in the center, exuding a faint spiritual aura.

In a corner of the space, there were some commonly used medicinal herbs that she had casually put there in her previous life, a few sets of silver needles, a few medical books, and some personal belongings.

The items were few, but in this era of extreme scarcity, they were undoubtedly a lifeline, a lifesaver.

She breathed a slight sigh of relief; with space and medical expertise as a foundation, at least surviving wouldn't be a problem.

Defu struck while the iron was hot:

【Host, think about it. You have the Spirit Spring in your hand and possess unparalleled medical skills. You have come to this era of backward medical care and lack of medicine. Isn't this the perfect stage for you to practice medicine and accumulate merit?】

Once your merit points increase, you'll unlock access to the in-game store, which is full of great items!

There's nothing you can't get in our store!

Use your magic touch to benefit the world; your merit will be complete in no time, my dear!

Gu Baobao quickly calmed down.

Although the system is flawed, its logic is sound.

In her past life, she was devoted to medicine, and saving lives was a belief ingrained in her very being.

Now, by a twist of fate, we've arrived in an era that needs doctors more than ever, and with the assistance of space and systems, perhaps it truly is a preordained arrangement.

As for Zhang Pandi, who pushed the original owner to death...

A cold glint flashed in Gu Baobao's eyes; this matter was not over.

But right now, the most important thing is to treat the injuries and face this large family of strangers.

"Baby? Baby, are you alright? Don't scare me!"

When Wu Guixiang saw that her eyes were open but she was staring blankly without saying a word, tears welled up in her eyes again. She gently touched her uninjured forehead with her rough palm.

Gu Baobao turned her eyes to the old woman before her, whose face was weathered and whose eyes were filled with fear and heartache.

According to the original owner's memories, this was her grandmother, Wu Guixiang, who doted on her.

She opened her mouth, wanting to speak, but found her throat dry.

"water……"

She managed to squeeze out a faint voice.

"Water! Quick! Is there any water?"

Gu Jianqiang asked in a panic.

Li Guoqiang, who was rushing to catch the train, quickly handed over the military water bottle hanging from his waist.

Gu Jianqiang carefully fed his daughter a few bites.

The cool water slid down her throat, and Gu Baobao felt a little more refreshed.

She looked at the simple, honest faces gathered around the donkey cart, faces filled with worry and anxiety:

Parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts... that unreserved and profound love,

It was something she had never experienced in her previous life, living in a large, scheming family.

A hardened place deep inside my heart quietly softened.

"Grandpa, Grandma, Dad, I'm fine... I just have a bit of a headache."

She tried her best to imitate the original owner's tone of voice, which was a little coquettish and weak.

"It's good that you're alright! It's good that you're alright! We'll be at the clinic soon, let the doctor take a good look at you!"

Gu Dahe said repeatedly, gently patting his granddaughter's arm with his calloused hands.

The donkey cart finally rushed into the low courtyard of the Qingshan Commune Health Center.

Amidst an even greater commotion, Gu Baobao was carried inside for disinfection, wound cleaning, and bandaging.

The commune clinic was poorly equipped, but the doctor was fairly skilled at treating external injuries.

The examination revealed that it was mainly a superficial injury with a slight concussion, requiring rest.

Upon learning that her granddaughter was out of danger, Wu Guixiang's heart, which had nearly jumped out of her chest, finally settled back into her stomach. Holding her granddaughter's hand, she cried and laughed at the same time.

The other men from the Gu family who rushed over also breathed a sigh of relief. They surrounded the bedside, offering words of comfort and concern, filling the small temporary ward to the brim.

While dealing with her family's concern, Gu Baobao was also communicating with Defu in her mind:

How are merit points calculated? Through saving lives and healing the sick?

[Bingo! The host is clever! Actions such as healing the sick and saving lives, helping others and promoting progress that benefits the collective and society can all earn merit points.]

The specific figures are determined based on a comprehensive assessment of multiple dimensions, including the impact of the event, the difficulty of the rescue, and the degree of gratitude of the beneficiaries.

Upon first activation, you'll receive 10 merit points as a token of our appreciation. Feel free to explore the in-game store!

With a thought, Gu Baobao saw an interface resembling an old-fashioned electronic screen appear before her eyes.

The top list shows some grayed-out locked icons and a few lit-up options.

Most of the items that are lit up are basic items:

Coarse grains, refined grains, canned meat, white sugar, cloth... prices range from 0.1 to several merit points.

There's also a small medical section icon next to it, but when you click on it, only the most basic hemostatic powder formula is lit up, priced at 15 merit points.

She can't afford it right now.

She closed the interface, having figured things out.

The most urgent task is to heal the head injury and then restore the original owner's bloated and weak body, which had become bloated due to long-term nutritional imbalance and lack of exercise.

Lingquan and her medical skills came in handy.

As for merit points... Gu Baobao's gaze swept over the clinic's rudimentary facilities and the emaciated patients hurrying past outside, and she formed a preliminary plan in her mind.

Being a barefoot doctor seems like a good starting point.

And then there's Zhang Pandi.

Gu Baobao touched the thick gauze on her head, lowered her eyes, and concealed a hint of coldness in them.

There's always a price to pay for harming others.

The Gu family's precious darling is not someone anyone can touch.