A young boy from the 1970s, separated from his family, fled famine and led his younger brother into

"Stop! Don't run! Grab that little slut who started the fire!"

Behind him, the roars and clamor coming from the direction of the Su family compound seemed to be pulled further and further away by an invisible hand, and were eventually swallowed up by the "whooshing" wind and his own violent heartbeat.

Su Nianci dared not stop; her small limbs burst forth with astonishing energy as she desperately plunged into the deep mountains behind the village.

The icy night wind felt like countless tiny knives, scraping her face and hands, causing a burning pain. Her lungs felt like a broken bellows, each breath carrying a searing, tearing sensation. Waves of dizziness from the high fever washed over her, and several times she nearly collapsed.

We can't stop! We absolutely can't stop!

She knew very well that once she was caught by Su Weiqiang's gang, she would face torture that was worse than death!

She didn't know how long she ran, until the sound behind her completely disappeared into the vast night, until her legs felt like lead and she could no longer lift them, before Su Nianci collapsed into a sheltered mountain hollow and curled up behind a large rock.

It's safe now, for the time being...

As soon as her tense nerves relaxed, an overwhelming wave of fatigue and weakness instantly overwhelmed her.

She lay on the cold, damp, withered leaves, panting heavily, her body trembling uncontrollably, partly from exhaustion and partly from the cold.

The temperature in the mountain forest at night was much lower than in the village. She was only wearing a thin, patched-up garment, which had been torn in several places by branches while she was running away, and it offered no protection against the biting cold.

"Gurgle—"

A clear rumbling sound of intestines stood out starkly in the quiet mountain forest.

hungry!

A hunger that seemed to devour every last bit of my internal organs surged up like a tidal wave.

Since her rebirth, this body hasn't had a proper meal, relying entirely on sheer willpower to stay afloat. The recent dramatic scheming and frantic run had completely exhausted her energy.

Su Nianci gritted her teeth and forced herself to calm down.

As a top surgeon, she knew better than anyone that panic was the greatest enemy of survival in the wild.

She had to analyze her situation immediately.

Advantages: They have temporarily escaped their pursuers and possess medical and wilderness survival knowledge far beyond that of this era.

Disadvantages: A five-year-old child with a persistent high fever, exhausted, penniless, without food, fire, or even a drop of clean water.

Most importantly, she had been in such a hurry to escape that a sharp branch had torn a long gash in her leg, which was now burning with pain. Although it had stopped bleeding for the time being, the risk of infection was extremely high in this filthy environment.

If the wound becomes infected and leads to sepsis, even if she has extraordinary medical skills, she can only wait to die without antibiotics.

Su Nianci carefully took out the canvas bag, which had been warmed by her body heat, from her inner pocket.

Inside the bag was a faded black-and-white photograph of the family of three, along with a letter sent to the Northern Military Region.

In the photo, the young father is dressed in a military uniform, looking dashing and smiling brightly; the mother is nestled beside him, her eyes gentle, holding an infant in her arms.

That was her, the precious child her parents once cherished.

The envelope bore the inscription "Lu Zhenhua, Northern Military Region (recipient)" in my father's strong and vigorous handwriting.

This is her only hope now, and the only motivation that keeps her alive!

Head north! Find Uncle Lu Zhenhua!

This thought, like a flame, brought her a little warmth in the cold night.

But how do we get from here to the north, a long and arduous journey? How can a five-year-old child possibly make it there alive?

Su Nianci forced herself not to think about things that were so far away.

Survive, first survive tonight, then survive tomorrow!

By the dim moonlight, she began to survey her surroundings. She was in a dense thicket of mixed trees, the ground covered with a thick layer of fallen leaves. Struggling to her feet, she used her last strength to gather as many dead branches and leaves as possible around herself, then, like a small animal hibernating, buried herself completely in them.

Although dead leaves don't provide much heat, they can at least insulate against some of the cold wind.

After doing all that, she was so tired that she didn't want to move a single finger.

Hunger and cold, like two venomous snakes, gnawed at her will relentlessly. Her eyelids grew heavier and heavier, and her consciousness began to blur.

She knew that if she fell asleep under these circumstances, she might never wake up again.

"Su Nianci, hold on!" She bit her tongue hard, the sharp pain bringing her back to her senses.

She began to mentally rehearse anatomical diagrams over and over again, from the skull to the finger bones, every bone, every nerve, every blood vessel... forcing her brain to keep running in this way.

After an unknown amount of time, the eastern sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn.

Su Nianci was awakened by a piercing pain.

She looked down and saw that the wound on her leg was surrounded by redness and swelling, and it hurt terribly to the touch.

It's inflamed!

It was even faster than expected!

The agonizing hunger, after fermenting overnight, became even more ferocious. It felt as if countless claws were scratching at her stomach, and her vision blurred.

She stood up unsteadily, leaning against a large rock beside her, her gaze sharp as a hawk's as she began to scan the newly awakened forest.

She needs water, she needs food, and she needs anti-inflammatory herbs!

As a surgeon, her understanding of medicine extends beyond modern medicine. To better integrate traditional Chinese and Western medicine in treatment, she systematically studied traditional Chinese herbal medicine.

This mountain forest, which may be a dangerous place full of dangers in the eyes of others, may be a huge pharmacy and granary in her eyes!

Her gaze finally settled on a clump of green plants growing close to the ground not far away, with oval-shaped leaves.

That's...plantain!

One of the most common and effective diuretic, heat-clearing, and detoxifying herbs!

found it!

Su Nianci's eyes lit up instantly!

She practically pounced on it, carefully dug out a few plants, ignoring the soil on them, and stuffed them directly into her mouth to chew.

The bitter juice spread in her mouth, making it difficult to swallow, but Su Nianci swallowed it forcefully as if she were tasting some delicacy.

This is more than just herbs; it's her hope for survival!

She carefully applied the chewed medicine residue to the swollen wound, bringing a cool, stinging sensation.

Having addressed the most pressing issue of her wound, she began searching for a water source.

After walking a short distance along the low-lying area, a "splashing" sound of flowing water came from nearby.

A crystal-clear stream appeared before our eyes!

Su Nianci practically tumbled and crawled to the stream, burying her face in the icy water and drinking it in large gulps. The sweet water slid down her throat into her empty stomach, temporarily relieving the burning hunger.

After drinking her fill of water, she looked up, her pale and thin face reflected in the clear water.

The redness and swelling on her cheek from Wang Guixiang's slap had not yet subsided, but her eyes were frighteningly calm.

Looking at her reflection in the water, she slowly uttered a few words: "Su Nianci, from today onwards, you are not a doctor, not a child, you are just a beast fighting to survive."

Just then, her gaze was drawn to several plants by the stream with small purple flowers and serrated edges on their leaves.

Her heart skipped a beat!

That's not an ordinary weed, that's... Agrimony!

A powerful hemostatic drug; it can be sold for money on the black market!

A bold plan instantly took shape in Su Nianci's mind.

She not only had to survive, but she also had to earn her first means of survival in the cannibalistic 1970s!