In the hospital, Shen Feng explained his and his disciple's situation, then requested a comprehensive examination from the doctor. The doctor initially assumed Shen Feng had merely been attacked at sea, but upon hearing the account of what happened, was greatly astonished. It turned out Shen Feng had survived a nuclear explosion.
"Why didn't you say so earlier? Such important information, why didn't you tell me sooner?" The doctor became agitated and turned to leave.
A few minutes later, the doctor reappeared before Shen Feng, fully equipped in a heavy radiation suit. Wearing such gear would surely be stiflingly hot, but the doctor dared not be careless. Since Shen Feng had returned alive from the nuclear explosion zone, he was undoubtedly carrying significant radioactive elements, and it was imperative to keep him at a distance.
Shen Feng's skin had also begun to ulcerate. He knew his condition was dire, but Wang Feiying had not woken up for days, and his condition was even worse.
Subsequently, the doctor, in full protective gear, examined both Shen Feng and Wang Feiying. After examining Shen Feng, it was confirmed that his body had been severely damaged by radiation. Without proper treatment, he would die a tragic death within a month.
Shen Feng was greatly shocked by this news, as he had never imagined his body had deteriorated to such an extent. It seemed the power of a nuclear bomb was not to be underestimated. Even though he had moved far from the explosion site, his body had still suffered severe radiation exposure.
Next, the doctor proceeded to examine Wang Feiying, arriving at an even more grim conclusion. Wang Feiying's injuries were more severe than Shen Feng's. Wang Feiying's physique was inherently weaker than Shen Feng's, and his body had been injured by the shockwave upon initial contact. Subsequently, his body had been subjected to powerful radiation, bringing it close to collapse.
"Doctor, what should we do for treatment now?" Shen Feng began to inquire, his most pressing concern.
The doctor pondered for a moment before replying, "Lord Fengshen, if this situation were to occur in an ordinary person, there would be no hope. Prepare for the inevitable. However, individuals with special abilities possess exceptionally strong bodies, which is why you were able to survive the nuclear blast. The only method of treatment is to completely deplete the radioactive elements within your bodies."
"Can you be more specific? How can we deplete the radioactive elements in our bodies?" Shen Feng continued to ask.
The doctor furrowed his brow and thought for a while before finally responding, "Treating nuclear radiation is not a simple matter; it requires a comprehensive approach. On one hand, it involves medication, on the other, continuous blood transfusions, and finally, consuming foods rich in protein."
"Will doing this allow our bodies to return to normal?" Shen Feng persisted.
"No. This can only alleviate your physical condition. For a complete cure, I am helpless. Modern medicine is also incapable of this. After suffering nuclear radiation, the cell nuclei within the human body are affected by the rays, causing mutations. This is a problem at the genetic level, and modern medicine cannot yet resolve issues in this area," the doctor said, shaking his head. He could only guarantee that Shen Feng's death would be slowed, but he could not clear the radioactive elements from his body.
"Alright, alright, let's start the treatment quickly. Treat both of us first. Regardless of how effective it is, as long as it can alleviate our damaged conditions, it will be a good thing!" Shen Feng had no other options at the moment and could only accept treatment at this hospital, preparing to seek other means once his body recovered somewhat.
Shen Feng actually had another option that might help him recover. In his backpack, he still had over a dozen evolution crystals. He had become a seventh-tier ability user after consuming one purification crystal. If he consumed ten more now, he could become an eighth-tier ability user. During the process of evolution, his body would automatically repair itself.
However, Shen Feng was not confident about doing this at the moment. Moreover, if he fell asleep now, there would be no one to protect him. If someone in this hospital harbored malicious intent and killed him, wouldn't that be a huge loss?
Therefore, Shen Feng decided he could not consume the evolution crystals until the last possible moment.
Fortunately, after a series of treatments, by the evening, Wang Feiying finally woke up. The first thing he saw was an unfamiliar hospital room with many foreign nurses around. He immediately began to clamor, wanting to see Shen Feng.
Shen Feng soon appeared in the ward and said to Wang Feiying, "Now, you need to stay put and recover. If I find a way to save us, I will take you with me. Don't cause any trouble here."
Wang Feiying looked at Shen Feng with a sense of guilt and said, "Master, it's all my fault for having poor academic performance, for not even remembering a single icon. If I had remembered the meaning of that icon earlier, I could have left this dangerous place with you sooner and wouldn't have encountered the nuclear explosion later!"
"Alright, alright, you don't need to repent here. I don't blame you for this. After all, you weren't the one who launched the nuclear missile; it was those beasts who committed this evil deed." Seeing his disciple's remorseful expression, Shen Feng quickly spoke to comfort him.
Ultimately, this matter should not be blamed on Wang Feiying, as he was not responsible. It was a group of incompetent commanders who set a trap to kill the sea beasts, causing many to evaporate into thin air. Such behavior was utterly insane, perfectly embodying the saying, "The glory of one man is built upon the bones of ten thousand." They used the lives of ordinary soldiers to pave their own paths and gain fame.
Shen Feng's greatest worry now was how to clear the radioactive substances from his body. If he couldn't remove them, his body would continue to deteriorate, eventually leading to widespread ulceration, organ failure, and death.
After much thought, Shen Feng realized his only recourse was to follow Ke Yiming's path: find a healer-type ability user to treat himself and Wang Feiying. There was no other way.
So, Shen Feng began to inquire if there were any healer-type ability users in Europe. However, after asking many people, most were unaware. This was because many ability users did not obey superiors. After gaining their powers, many would find a secluded place to stay, and once hidden, it was nearly impossible to find them, nor was it easy to learn about their abilities.
"In Europe, if you want to know what abilities ability users possess and find them, you can only seek out one person: Andorf!" Finally, the hospital staff provided their answer.
Upon hearing this, Shen Feng nodded. He had a strong impression of this individual. Seven or eight years ago, he had met him. At that time, at sea, surrounded by sea beasts on all sides, escaping seemed impossible! Under such circumstances, it was Andorf who used his abilities to trigger an earthquake. Coincidentally, there were many underground gases in the earthquake zone. These toxic gases dissolved in the sea, ultimately scaring away all the sea beasts.
Now, hearing this name again, Shen Feng had no choice but to seek help from Andorf. To find Andorf, he first had to travel to Berlin, where he had been residing recently.
After five days of treatment at the hospital, Shen Feng's condition improved significantly. His blood had been replaced, and his skin had recovered, showing no visible abnormalities for the time being. Unfortunately, the radioactive elements had already infiltrated his bone marrow, making complete clearance a difficult task.
Wang Feiying's body had also recovered considerably. He could now fly, and his injuries had healed under careful nursing. However, his physique was too weak. After being invaded by radioactive elements, his body had become exceptionally frail, and it was uncertain how long he could hold on.
After recovering, Shen Feng found some gold jewelry on his person and handed it to the hospital staff. He often carried gold ornaments when he went out, not for ostentation, but to use as currency in critical moments.
Finally, Shen Feng took Wang Feiying to Berlin, Europe, hoping to meet Andorf there and find an ability user capable of treating him.
Although Wang Feiying could fly with some effort, his body was too weak. Pushing himself at this time would inevitably worsen his injuries. Therefore, Shen Feng willingly carried his disciple on his back and flew eastward. Fortunately, Europe was not particularly vast, and they could reach their destination within a day.
Wang Feiying lay on Shen Feng's back, feeling a long-lost paternal love. It seemed in his memories, his father's back was just as strong. As long as he lay on his father's back, he felt a sense of ease, as if his father would resolve any problem.
Shen Feng spent a day and finally arrived in Berlin. Many people there were celebrating their victory in the battle against the sea beasts. Shen Feng noticed that all the reports did not mention the fleet being annihilated by nuclear missiles, as if the fleet had never served as bait for the sea beasts in the previous battle.
This was also a common tactic of Western media: to conceal all news and report only what the public liked to hear. Over time, the ignorant populace remained in the dark, and their ideology was thus controlled.
Shen Feng found Andorf. Andorf appeared aged and frail, with very little hair on his head, which was why he often wore a hat. Beside him was a beautiful wife, a woman who had returned with him from the sea. They had met during the disaster and eventually ended up together.
Anyone who saw Andorf for the first time would surely assume he was at least sixty years old. However, those who knew him were well aware that he was only around thirty, in the prime of his life. The reason he looked this way was that using his abilities consumed his lifespan. Through repeated overexertion of his body, his body had gradually aged.
After meeting Andorf and exchanging pleasantries, Shen Feng recounted his experience, hoping Andorf would introduce him to a doctor. His body could hold on for a little over a month, but his disciple's body might not last that long.
Andorf nodded gently after hearing Shen Feng's story and said, "I can help you with this. I know someone who can treat you, but everything has a price. I can help you, but you must give me an evolution crystal!"
Shen Feng was immediately angered upon hearing this. "You're exploiting my misfortune! Evolution crystals are of immense importance. With an evolution crystal, I can cultivate twenty ability users at once, and I don't believe that among these ability users, there won't be someone who can treat me! You should reconsider!"
"Shen Feng, you are a smart person. But since you are smart, you should understand your predicament. Cultivating ability users with evolution crystals is indeed a good method, but you cannot guarantee that there will be someone who can treat you. You will end up wasting more evolution crystals, which is an unwise move. However, I can provide you with information about someone who can absolutely treat your radiation. I would never lie to you!" Andorf said earnestly to Ge Lin.
Ge Lin was extremely reluctant to part with an evolution crystal, as each one was obtained through his arduous efforts in killing sea beasts. The fact that the other party was asking for one right away was too high a price.