“What? He changed the recipe?” Everyone was surprised by Linden’s explanation. Every recipe was created only after millions of experiments. The smallest change in ingredients or dosage would disrupt its balance and cause the production of the pill to fail.
For someone to change the recipe, they needed talent and lots of experiments. For someone to be able to change up the recipe on the spot and succeed right away, he had to have crazy good luck, or he must be a medical genius who was out of this world.
“No way! That’s impossible!” After a moment of shock, Preston continued, “There’s no way you can change the recipe so easily! Even my mentor can’t change a recipe that’s meant to produce a good quality pill into one that produces top grade pills within such a short time frame! How is it possible that this bastard can do that?”
“Exactly! He’s just an ordinary doctor! How would he be able to change the recipe?” Miranda added.
Even with her talent, she was still unable to do something so complicated. There was no way that bastard doctor was better than her!
“Young man, these people don’t seem to believe in your ability. Would you like to explain how you did it?” Linden shot him a faint smile.
“There’s nothing to explain. I simply added a few other herbs,” Dustin said.
“Hmph! You claim that you added other herbs. So tell me, what were the herbs you added?” Preston glared at him.
“Angelica root, licorice, white creepers, and honeysuckle.” Dustin did not find it necessary to hide the information from them. He wasn’t worried that they might steal the recipe from him, as it took skills to produce top grade pills.
Besides, it was just Curax, not some rare or expensive medicine. There was no point in keeping it a
secret from them.
After processing the information, Preston exclaimed with his brows furrowed, “That doesn’t sound right! It is true that Angelica root, licorice, and white creepers can enhance the effects of Curax. But honeysuckle reacts adversely with some other herbs in the recipe. It might cause some harmful effects when added!”
“If you don’t understand, don’t try to show off.” Dustin looked at Preston like he was looking at an
idiot.
“Though Curax functions to detoxify the body, all the herbs used are considered to have strong effects. So when weak people take the pill, they will feel nauseous. Honeysuckle can neutralize the effects of the stronger herbs, making the medication easier for weaker patients. You should know this, don’t you? To think that you’ve been accepted into Asclepia! I expected better of you!” Dustin’s last sentence was directed toward Preston.
“You-!” Preston was at a loss for words, and his expression darkened.
Dustin’s words made so much sense that Preston couldn’t even retort him. Is it possible that this bastard could produce top grade pills?
“Hahaha! Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!” Linden laughed and clapped after hearing what Dustin said.
The more Linden looked at Dustin, the more pleased he was with him. In fact, he even had the urge to have Dustin marry his granddaughter!
“Who is this person, and why is he so good?”
“Who knows? But he sure is a secret genius! There’s no doubt that he will be accepted into the Stoneray Order.”
“He beat Preston and Miranda in the first two rounds. I wonder how he will do in the final test.”
The crowd whispered among themselves excitedly. Their view of Dustin was now different.
“If there are no objections, then we shall continue to the third test.” Without wasting any time, Linden waved his hand.
Soon, an old man in a wheelchair was pushed in by two students of the Stoneray order. The old man’s face was pale, and he had sunken cheeks. Because of long–term paralysis in the legs, the muscles in his legs had shrunk, making them appear much smaller compared to the upper body. “Your third test is to heal a patient. This patient has been paralyzed for eight years. He has recently asked us for help.
“Many of our disciples don’t know what to do with his sickness. Your task will be to find out the cause of the condition and try your best to help the patient feel sensations in his legs.
“Within the time limit, you are allowed to observe and touch the patient yourself. But you are not allowed to ask the patient any questions. The result is based on your own abilities. Each of you will have 15 minutes to treat the patient. Who’s going first?”
