Chapter 1010: The Meaning of Existence

"Shaman, can this illness be cured?" Yan Jiao felt a wave of apprehension after hearing the explanation.

What Totem Warriors feared most were persistent ailments, the kind that slowly consumed the body.

If it were a sudden traumatic injury, that would be easier to handle. One could gradually nurse the wound back to health. But if it were the type of persistent condition that continuously drained their body, slowly hollowing them out, that was undoubtedly the mortal enemy of all Warriors.

"Curing it isn’t the problem. But, complete recovery may take a considerable amount of time, and this problem involves a fairly large population." Su Bai frowned, surveying the entire Tribe. Everyone had the potential to develop rheumatism.

He could not assume youth offers immunity. Illness never discriminates based on age.

Rheumatism has always been environmentally induced. The entire primitive era experienced lengthy periods of rain and snow.

Living in such an environment without developing rheumatism, who would be afflicted then?

Moreover, their previous living conditions were nowhere near as comfortable as now. Wading through water was routine back then.

Under such circumstances, the probability of developing rheumatism was one hundred percent. Even children could not escape from such a fate.

"Shaman, I’m willing to pay any price to cure the Warriors’ rheumatism, and we must also prioritize the rheumatism of others."

Yan Jiao understood deeply that Warriors were the foundation of the Tribe. Based on this reasoning, the probability of Warriors developing rheumatism was very high.

"The Warriors’ rheumatism is relatively manageable. After all, they train daily and consistently consume better food than ordinary people." Su Bai recalled that Warriors laboured and sweated every day, and even consumed Ferocious Beast meat and blood. With such training, conditions like rheumatism would most likely not afflict them.

Only older Warriors, when their physical constitution could not keep pace, would contract rheumatism.

"Since the Warriors are fine, I’m relieved. I thought Warriors would also develop rheumatism." Yan Jiao instantly breathed a sigh of relief.

He immediately pushed Gu Mu forward, as the man appeared to be suffering tremendously.

"Shaman, if it’s too troublesome, forget it. These old bones can still endure. I’m no worse than the Warriors." Gu Mu was still forcing himself to persevere.

In reality, his entire body ached. Even doing nothing caused soreness, let alone the daily woodworking he performed.

"The method to treat you is simple. I’m just concerned about any potential relapse." Su Bai stopped dawdling. He directly extended his palm and used the Curing Skill. Pale green light instantly enveloped Gu Mu’s entire body.

Several minutes later, as the green light dissipated, Gu Mu looked considerably improved overall.

He stood up from the chair in delighted surprise, beginning to move all his joints.

"It doesn’t ache anymore. This is too miraculous." Gu Mu happily kept bouncing his legs and swinging his arms.

The old man’s appearance resembled a child who’d received candy, his face creased with smiling wrinkles.

"This is only temporary. If you continue living in the current environment, contracting rheumatism again is inevitable." Su Bai’s expression was somewhat serious. Treatment at this moment certainly posed no problem. However, the Curing Skill was not a definitive guarantee against relapse. It could only treat one’s current discomfort.

But if they continued to persist under the conditions of constant rain and snow, even after being cured, they would develop it again.

"Shaman, I have no solution for this. There are matters at the workshop. I need to hurry back to supervise." Gu Mu performed a respectful gesture then turned to leave. After all, his heart and mind were entirely focused on wood.

Since the rheumatism throughout his body had been cured, the subsequent matters were not his concern. He did not understand such matters anyway. Continuing to remain would only waste production time.

"Shaman, can you only cure rheumatism now, but it will relapse, correct? If so, what should we do?" Yan Jiao also became serious. For no other reason than as Chieftain, he did not want to see the Tribe’s people suffering.

He knew the Shaman’s Curing Skill was extremely powerful, but it couldn’t possibly be used on people with rheumatism every single day.

Even if treatment worked now, what about later? This ultimately was not a sustainable solution.

"You’re only half right. Actually, there are still methods to address rheumatism. We can implement preventive measures early on. This way, we can reduce the probability of developing rheumatism." Su Bai thought of the hospital and continued asking, "How are things at the hospital? Why don’t people go there immediately when they fall ill now?"

He suddenly realized that recently, quite a few people had indeed come directly to the Yong’an Building when feeling unwell.

Naturally, those people held relatively prestigious positions in the Tribe, so nothing was said. But if this continued, the Flame Dragon Tribe’s hospital would serve no purpose. Because the leadership was not setting a proper example. How would everyone else go there?

"Few people visit. Most went once initially. Hearing the reputation was good, people around them would go." Yan Jiao immediately responded.

"This won’t do. Tomorrow, have someone promote it. Say the hospital can treat any illness. As long as you’re unwell, you can go."

Su Bai spoke seriously. He did not want to have trained so many medical personnel only to have the hospital perpetually empty.

The hospital had quite a few Shaman Bone Tablets as well. No matter how unwell the person was, Shaman Bone Tablets should be able to help.

Currently, the quantity of Curing Skill Shaman Bone Tablets was substantial. Moreover, not every person’s symptom necessarily required a Shaman Bone Tablet for treatment.

For ailments like colds, fevers, and headaches, the hospital had its methods. All those herbs previously consumed could be put to use.

The knowledge trained into the medical personnel could also be applied. There was absolutely no need to waste a Shaman Bone Tablet.

Even less need to come to the Yong’an Building and waste Su Bai’s time. This was the meaning of the hospital’s existence.

"Understood. Tonight, I’ll prepare personnel to begin extensive promotion tomorrow. I’ll definitely ensure that in future, everyone with any discomfort goes to the hospital." Yan Jiao instantly became serious. "However, Shaman, regarding the rheumatism matter, what should we do?" He was somewhat puzzled. Hadn’t they just been discussing rheumatism? How did it suddenly jump to the hospital?

"Rheumatism can be prevented early at the hospital. You can also obtain medicine at the hospital, or learn about preliminary preventive preparation work."

Su Bai took out paper and pen to write. He needed to document both rheumatism treatment and prevention methods. Then he would train the hospital staff, having them educate the Tribe’s people. This would save considerable time.

"I see." Yan Jiao nodded with partial understanding.