The Supporting Male Characters Who Died Alone All Those Years Later

A delicate woman was struggling to support a severely injured man, stumbling towards the direction of the Valley of the Divine Doctor, located several miles away.

“Brother Lin, hold on, we’ll reach the Valley of the Divine Doctor soon,” the woman said, her voice choked with sobs.

She bit her lip tightly, her brows and eyes full of helplessness. Her hair, styled in a Ling Shi bun, had come somewhat loose, with a few strands hanging by her ears, and her face was drenched in fragrant sweat. She looked pitiful and delicate, arousing sympathy in anyone who saw her.

The man’s abdomen was bleeding, staining his white clothes red. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth as he struggled to keep his eyes open. In a hoarse and weak voice, he said, “Thank you, Miss Jiang, for not abandoning me…”

Before he could finish speaking, the woman tripped over some grass, causing both of them to roll down the slope. Even in his severely injured and dazed state, the man in white remembered to protect the woman, especially her face.

The face of the most beautiful woman in the world.

Meanwhile, inside the Valley of the Divine Doctor.

He Dongchen opened his eyes and observed his surroundings. It was an ancient, elegantly decorated study, with a faint scent of medicine in the air. Outside the window was a peach blossom grove, and pink petals fluttered in the wind.

He Dongchen withdrew his gaze and began to examine himself. He was dressed in white, with long, slender hands that were almost emaciated. He was seated in a specially designed wheelchair, with an open medical book and a stack of papers on the desk in front of him, the ink still wet.

[I’m here, boss!] the system excitedly flew in from the sky!

In the previous small world, it had been overshadowed by the Spendthrift System, but in this world, it was the boss’s strongest companion! The only treasure!

Without further ado, the system released the harvest from the previous world and the plot tasks of this world.

[Previous Small World: “The Spendthrift Tycoon”]

[Basic Mission: Reject the cannon fodder role (Completed)]

[Mission Merit: 403,276]

[Points Gained: 100+ Redeemable Merit 403,276]

[Current small world: “Beauty of the World”]

[Synopsis:  Jiang Xinyue, the most beautiful woman in the world, possessed a captivating beauty that invoked sympathy in anyone who saw her. The son of the Martial Alliance Leader made exceptions for her, and the leader of the Demon Cult went mad for her. Even the Divine Doctor, who was like an unworldly celestial being with no desires, was willing to be at her beck and call…]

[Basic Mission: Resist Manipulation (Incomplete), Inherit the Divine Doctor Valley (Incomplete)]

[Mission Merit: 0]

Without a doubt, He Dongchen had transmigrated into the body of the Divine Doctor who, despite having no desires, was willing to be manipulated by the female lead.

The Divine Doctor could cure all diseases in the world but couldn’t heal his own frailty. Due to his exceptional medical skills, he couldn’t practice martial arts. In this chaotic martial world, he was like a human lifesaving pill, constantly at risk of being kidnapped to treat others.

Before the female lead entered his world, he focused solely on his medical practice, quietly staying in the Divine Doctor Valley, indifferent to worldly matters. However, once the female lead appeared, he descended from his esteemed position and became her on-call private doctor. Despite his frail health and the risk of being kidnapped, he tirelessly traveled around, always showing up to save the female lead and her numerous pursuers whenever they were in trouble.

In the end, the female lead married the male lead, who ascended to the position of Martial Alliance Leader. He, heartbroken, returned to the Divine Doctor Valley but continued to be at her beck and call, dutifully fulfilling his role.

He Dongchen clicked his tongue, looking down at his pale, thin fingers. He tried to circulate his internal energy, but his body felt like a leaky balloon that could never be filled.

[Boss, boss, the store has medicine!] The system eagerly displayed a few pills that matched his symptoms, looking at him expectantly.

“No need,” He Dongchen shook his head, stroking the smooth armrest of his wheelchair. “A frail Divine Doctor; This should be interesting.”

Moreover, who said that not having martial arts meant one couldn’t protect oneself? Just consider the art of poison.

The system rummaged through several items, lamenting, [Is the boss going to transform from a Divine Doctor to a Poison Master?]

He Dongchen’s mouth twitched, instantly shattering his ethereal and otherworldly image. Poison master? How unpleasant.

The system, not achieving its goal, muttered quietly, [A female poison master corresponds to a male poison master, or maybe a poison husband?]

He Dongchen remained silent, then started searching through the store.

The system thought the boss had changed his mind and was overjoyed, believing its performance was about to improve.

He Dongchen quickly selected a snake-shaped puppet, redeemed it, and then placed the system inside.

“I am a Divine Doctor with no strength to even truss a chicken; you must protect me well.”

The system wriggled its limp body, making a whimpering sound.

It slowly crawled up to the boss’s wrist, disguising itself as a bracelet. Its silvery-white body gleamed with a watery sheen, looking extraordinary from a distance.

He Dongchen, satisfied, lowered his sleeve to cover the system.

He then continued the original owner’s work, picking up a brush to start copying a list of medicinal herbs.

***

As the sun set, the peach blossom grove outside the window became even more enchanting, shrouded in a faintly mysterious veil.

A disciple of the Divine Doctor Valley passed through the flower grove, knocked on the door, and entered the room, respectfully presenting dinner. Two peach blossom petals had fallen on the food box.

“Master, please have your meal.”

The Divine Doctor Valley had been passed down through generations, with each generation having only one successor. The previous master had passed away, leaving the original owner as the sole master. The other inhabitants of the valley were mostly orphans picked up from outside. Those with talent studied medicine, with the most outstanding one being chosen to inherit the Divine Doctor Valley. The other disciples were sent to medical centers or herb fields outside. Those without talent did miscellaneous chores and were given a settlement fee when they reached adulthood.

The original owner was picked up by the previous master from outside. Due to his exceptional talent, far surpassing the other disciples, the master cultivated him with all his might, passing on the Divine Doctor Valley’s legacy to him, despite his frail health.

Unfortunately, the original owner later devoted all his attention to the female lead, taking her child as his disciple. The child was mediocre in talent and lacked dedication, effectively breaking the Divine Doctor Valley’s legacy.

He Dongchen put down the brush and gracefully walked to the dining table, where several dishes were laid out, mostly light and simple; boiled vegetables, clear soup with tofu, a table full of plain and clean food.

He was silent for a moment, then said, “Prepare something more colorful tomorrow.”

Yu Zhu was stunned, then worriedly asked, “But your health?”

“It’s no problem, just go ahead,” He Dongchen waved his hand. The person dared not speak further and quietly retreated.

Although the Valley Master was gentle and never made things difficult for them, his demeanor commanded respect and didn’t allow any insolence.

After the person left, He Dongchen looked at the meal and sighed. Though it did not appear appetizing, he ate it all.

To his surprise, it tasted quite good.

After dinner, He Dongchen took a walk around the peach blossom grove, returned to his room to read medical books for a while, and finally blew out the lamp and lay down on the bed.

Before closing his eyes, he felt as if he had forgotten something.

***

The next day, at the break of dawn, He Dongchen had just finished washing up when Yu Zhu hurriedly reported that the people who had gone out to buy supplies had returned and found an unconscious couple lying at the bottom of a slope several miles away.

The man was severely injured and critically ill.

Yu Zhu blushed and stammered, “The woman is extremely beautiful.”

He Dongchen suddenly remembered what he had forgotten; it was the male and female leads.

According to the original trajectory, the previous day, the original owner should have gone out for a walk and accidentally found the unconscious couple, bringing them back to the Divine Doctor Valley for treatment.

He Dongchen had completely forgotten about the two of them.

The male and female leads were indeed fortunate. Despite lying in the wilderness for a night, they hadn’t been carried off by wild animals.

Moreover, the male lead’s blood hadn’t completely drained out.

“Did you bring them into the valley?” He Dongchen asked.

Yu Zhu quickly shook his head. “No, no, we placed them in a house outside the valley. Without your instructions, we wouldn’t dare bring anyone into the valley.”

There were checkpoints set up at the valley’s entrance. Although they couldn’t stop true experts, they could deter ordinary people.

Their Valley Master was frail, and those unreasonable people would sneak into the valley to abduct him. It happened several times each year, which was quite frightening.

He Dongchen was pleased that they hadn’t been swayed by beauty.

Just then, another disciple arrived. Kong Qing ran into the room, blushing, and said, “The girl has woken up.”

He Dongchen looked up at the sky speechlessly, noticing that although they hadn’t been completely captivated by her beauty, they weren’t far from it either.

“Let’s go,” He Dongchen said, wanting to see the world’s most beautiful woman for himself.

The two disciples immediately nodded eagerly and vied to push He Dongchen’s wheelchair.

He Dongchen wasn’t actually too weak to walk; he just preferred not to. It was quite comfortable sitting in the wheelchair.

The two disciples pushed him through the enchanting peach blossom grove and then through a lush green herb field. Several disciples were tending to the herbs, and when they saw He Dongchen pass by, they all bowed respectfully.

In the Divine Doctor Valley, the Valley Master held absolute authority.

At the edge of the herb field, nestled against the mountainside, there was a row of courtyards. From one of them came the sound of children reciting lessons, their young voices full of vitality.

The entire Divine Doctor Valley was like a secluded paradise; tranquil and beautiful.

He Dongchen took in these scenes, a satisfied smile curling at his lips.

The wheelchair’s wheels turned, passing through the sturdy checkpoint, out of the valley, and into a courtyard with visible signs of repair.

He Dongchen noticed a water tank in the yard with a missing piece.

Seeing this, Yu Zhu immediately said, “This water tank only has a small chip and can still be used. I’ll turn the broken part towards the corner and cover it with some water plants so it won’t be noticeable.”

In the martial world, tempers often flared. Many people came to the Divine Doctor Valley seeking treatment, and if they happened to encounter their enemies, fights would break out. Their courtyards were almost falling apart from the constant brawling.

He Dongchen nodded, feeling a bit sympathetic.

The Divine Doctor Valley treated patients regardless of the severity of their injuries, categorizing them by wealth. Those with money were charged more, while those without could work off their debt. If the patient was a martial arts expert, they might be asked to collect rare herbs from cliff sides.

It sounded unusual, but the Divine Doctor Valley had its own quirks.

He Dongchen thought this rule was excellent, perfect for him to exploit the male and female leads.

***

Lost in thought, he was pushed into a room where he immediately saw a beautiful woman sitting by the bed, tears streaming down her face. She wore a flowing white dress, and her hair was adorned with a jade hairpin that gently swayed. She looked worriedly at the unconscious man on the bed, tears welling in her eyes. Upon hearing the commotion at the door, she turned her head in surprise, her tears scattering, making her beauty even more striking and heart-wrenching.

He Dongchen distinctly heard the two people behind him take a deep breath, as if they wanted to rush forward and catch her tears.

Jiang Xinyue, known as the most beautiful woman in the world, was undeniably stunning. She was the type of beauty who looked even more enchanting when she cried; delicate and helpless, her smiles enchanting and her tears heart-wrenching. Every gesture could captivate the hearts of all talents in the world. Even the original owner, who was dedicated to his medical practice, couldn’t escape her charm.

He Dongchen’s eyes remained indifferent, showing no reaction. He preferred independent and self-reliant women, feeling nothing for delicate beauties like her.

Jiang Xinyue, known as the most beautiful woman in the world, seemed more like a trophy, an accessory for heroes, constantly fought over and lacking control over her own life.

“Are you the Divine Doctor? Please save Brother Lin,” Jiang Xinyue’s eyes lit up when she saw the white-robed man in the wheelchair with a calm expression. She took a few steps forward, her tone pleading. “Brother Lin risked his life to save me. He’s at death’s door. Please, Divine Doctor, help him. I would be forever grateful, and in the future…”

“No need for the future,” He Dongchen interrupted her.

Jiang Xinyue’s face paled, and she looked panicked. As the most beautiful woman in the world since childhood, she had encountered many lecherous men who coveted her beauty, using various threats and forceful tactics. Could it be that this distinguished-looking Divine Doctor had the same intentions?

Jiang Xinyue felt pained and humiliated. She glanced back at Brother Lin, who laid on the bed, bloodless and near death. Gritting her teeth, she closed her eyes and said resolutely, “As long as you can save Brother Lin, I’ll do whatever you want.”

He Dongchen smiled, “Alright, 1,000 taels for the consultation.”