The Healing Avenger novel Chapter 98

“Don't bullsh*t me, Finnegan. Otherwise, I'll crush you without mercy!” Romona was skeptical upon hearing Finnegan's words.

Although Waylynn couldn't say anything, the look in her eyes was obvious.

She was of the same opinion as Romona.

Both of them doubted Finnegan could treat such a severe burn.

Xena and Adam, on the other hand, believed in him.

In fact, Adam's voice was trembling as he asked, “Is that true, Dr. Larkin?”

“There's no way it's true, Uncle Adam. If even the world's most famous organization can't do it, how can he?”

Finnegan frowned at Romona. “How about we raise the bet? If I really can treat her, you'll perform an erotic dance for me.”

It was a little inappropriate for him to say that in front of everyone.

However, Finnegan didn't care anymore, as Romona had expressed her skepticism toward him repeatedly.

Romona spat, “You're a shameless man!”

“If you aren't brave enough to accept the bet, then shut your mouth!”

That provoked Romona further. “Fine! I accept it. Even if Waylynn only recovers halfway after you treat her, I'll consider it your win! If you fail, I'll beat you up. Then, once you recover, I'll beat you up again!”

Finnegan looked Romona's amazing figure up and down and smirked. “Just remember I didn't force you to say that.”

“Save your words for later if you have what it takes to win.”

Adam and Xena were exasperated.

However, they didn't feel they should intervene in an argument between young people.

They pretended not to hear anything.

“Mr. Larkin, can Waylynn really be restored to his former self? Can her skin and nerves really be regenerated?”

Finnegan ignored his annoyance at Romona and answered Xena, “Have you ever seen a python shed its skin, a lobster changed its shell, and a lizard grow a new tail?”

Xena and the others exchanged glances, unsure of how that was related to Waylynn's burn.

Noticing their confusion, Finnegan explained, “In reality, the human body is capable of such ability, too, but it mostly only applies to hair, nails, and the like. Our regeneration ability isn't as amazing as some animals'. However, what if we, through some special method, boost the effectiveness of that ability by hundreds of times? If that's achieved, perhaps other parts of the human body can regenerate like hair and nails.”

Xena understood what Finnegan meant at once. “Are you saying you have a way to induce nerve, skin, and even limb regeneration, Mr. Larkin?”

Romona and Adam widened their eyes. How is that possible? Isn't the human body incapable of regenerating anything else but nails and the like?

Finnegan elaborated, “I don't have the ability to restore lost limbs yet, but it should be possible for me to repair Ms. Wright's skin fully.”

Many methods of inducing regeneration were recorded within the medical section of Primordial Pharmacopoeia.

In fact, the method of growing new skin tissues after a horrific burn was one of the easiest listed in the book.

The medicine Gilbert was using could be applied to Waylynn, too, but it would take a year for her to recover with that approach.

Adam's eyes reddened, and he was about to kneel before Finnegan. “We'll be counting on you to treat Waylynn, then, Dr. Larkin!”

Finnegan swiftly prevented that from happening. “Ms. Wright was injured because she was protecting others. She deserves to receive my treatment, Mr. Wright.”

Adam nodded. “Do we need to do anything to prepare?”

“I'll write down a list of ingredients for a formula. Please help me gather them and bring them to me. I'll produce a unique ointment to be applied to Ms. Wright's entire body. Right now, I'll soften the scabs on her body so the ointment will be effective when I apply it to her later.”

After Finnegan concluded the procedure, he sauntered toward the entrance. “I'm counting on you to keep an eye on the situation, Old Mdm. Brown. If Waylynn attempts to scratch her itch, you must stop her at all costs.”

“Where are you going, Finnegan? Aren't you going to treat Waylynn?”

Finnegan didn't seem to hear that. He exited the room to change his clothes.

Romona was irritated. “That jerk isn't messing around, is he?”

“Stop right there!” Xena shouted, halting Romona from pursuing Finnegan. “Stay here with me. Don't disturb Mr. Larkin.”

Xena actually possessed an extraordinary status in Loang despite seeming to be only one of the best ten doctors in the world.

Even her own grandfathers had to treat her with respect.

Not daring to disobey Xena, Romona stayed in the room sullenly. “Why do you trust Finnegan so much, Old Mdm. Brown? Who is he?”

Since the moment she met Finnegan, people had been warning her not to p*ss him off.

First, it was Reynard. Then, it was Adam and Xena.

Romona genuinely couldn't understand why people showed such reverence to a man she thought was but an ordinary man with some competency.

Due to their rather close relationship, Xena suppressed her irritation and said, “If your uncle didn't tell you anything, it means he's concerned you can't keep your mouth shut. So, don't ask any more questions.”

She paused before adding, “One thing I can tell you is that you shouldn't enrage Mr. Larkin again. Don't say I didn't warn you if he slaps you after you tick him off again. No one will come to your defense. Even your grandfathers and the others will punish you for disrespecting him.”

Romona, who was still skeptical of the older woman's words, frowned.

That guy is on at least the same level as my grandfathers and the others? Does that mean he really can treat Waylyn? Wait, does that mean our bet...

Romona began to panic a little.