13. Baizhu

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Childe walks toward Bubu Pharmacy.

A little girl is the receptionist.

He bends his body a little. A good habit formed when talking to his siblings. Kids tend to like adults who treat them as equal.

He asks, "Hello, can I see the doctor?"

"Out. Leave a note."

Her tone is a bit odd. Like a mechanical voice. No emotion could be detected from her.

Her pale skin looks kinda eerie. If she hasn't been talking, he might think her as a corpse.

"Baizhu's here

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"Baizhu's here. Who needs a doctor?" greets a cheerful guy who just arrived.

He greets, "Qiqi, thank you for guarding the place during my absence."

"Yes."

The little girl leaves the reception area. She moves to the back where it's a private residence for the doctor and his family.

Childe wonders if this doctor is reliable. He looks like a smiling peddler. Not solemn respected doctors you often find in Snezhnaya.

Childe greets, "Hello, doctor. Could you help me? I'm injured."

"Please sit down."

The doctor checks his pulse.

"Hmm... It's surprising. You are still alive in such condition."

Childe is silent. A good doctor should be able to form diagnosis without asking the patient for symptoms.

The doctor got a white snake around his neck. It's forked tongue is shown once in a while.

Baizhu writes a prescription for him.

He comments, "You got serious internal injuries. It will take time to heal. Have more patience. Don't overwork."

"When can I use my Vision again?"

"Not in the near future. I suggest you heal yourself first."

Childe pays for the bill. He sighs when leaving the Pharmacy.

I'm broke again. Need a job. I better work in Li Yue Harbor. I couldn't afford to travel from Monstadt to Li Yue just to buy medicines.

He rubs his hungry belly. He drags himself to a street foodstall.

Fenrir howls. She hates Chop Suey. Childe chuckles. He is too poor to afford other meal. At least the portion is enough for both of them.

Big footed Jiao is busy munching his meal as usual. He is a regular in this stall.

Childe has seen him working in the harbor as a laborer.

He asks, "Hi, could I sit here?"

"Sure. No need to ask."

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