Chapter 97: Even as Strong as I Am

Iron Body is easy to understand, and the System NPC didn't explain much more.

"Teacher, you mentioned resolution and refresh rate when talking about 'perceiving the finest detail,' what does that mean?"

When Ji Xiang asked this question, he already had a psychological expectation.

Based on his understanding of the System NPC, it would inevitably start by giving him a long lecture on basic theory.

Sure enough, just as Ji Xiang expected, the System NPC began a long-winded speech.

"Resolution depends on the number of cone cells and rod cells."

The human body contains cone cells: 6 to 7 million, responsible for color recognition and vision in brighter environments.

Rod cells: about 125 million, responsible for vision at night and in the periphery of the field of view, with no color perception, containing a type of photosensitive substance."

"......"

Ten-plus minutes later, the System NPC finished speaking.

"Let me give you an example."

Ji Xiang finally waited for the example segment, his Spirit jolting.

Pure theory sounds too dry, but fortunately, the System NPC always gives examples while explaining theory.

This is a very good habit.

"Back then, as an expert in human bioengineering, I participated in a research project for the Air Force."

"In the test, constantly flashing images would be shown; some pilots could even distinguish the model of the aircraft, even if the aircraft image only appeared for 1/220th of a second, which is to say, the 'refresh rate' of the human eye is actually far above 120Hz."

"This is the resolution of the human eye."

1/220th of a second!

Ji Xiang was astonished; the pilots actually had such formidable qualities!

It was truly hard to imagine.

"This is an active skill; if it were a passive skill, your life would be affected," the System NPC said. "A normal person only needs to click and select the skill when it is needed."

"When should I use it, Teacher?"

"Of course, when performing surgery, especially some delicate surgeries, such as Microscopic Surgery, Interventional Surgery, and so on."

Interventional Surgery again!

Ji Xiang felt that the rewards for this grand competition were completely customized, tailored specifically for the Interventional Surgery he would perform in the future.

If he had just come into contact with the system, Ji Xiang would definitely think this was full of conspiracies.

"That's about it. If I talk too much, you'll get annoyed, so I won't say too much. You will deepen your understanding when you use it."

"Teacher, I have one more question." Ji Xiang raised his hand.

"Speak."

"I currently have 18.3 random attributes; where do you think I should add them?" Ji Xiang asked.

The System NPC looked at Ji Xiang with a smile, "Last time, you didn't seem to hesitate at all and added them directly to Luck."

Ji Xiang nodded, "Teacher, I think Luck is very important."

"Then add it."

"You mean..." Ji Xiang didn't expect the System NPC to be so supportive of him "willfully" adding all his Free Attribute Points to Luck.

"Surgeons all know a fact, but no one can change it," the System NPC said. "No matter how well the surgery is performed or how careful one is, there is always a certain probability of complications post-surgery. Whether it's incision infection, Tumor metastasis, or even performing an Appendicitis surgery, people can die."

Ji Xiang seemed to understand what the System NPC meant.

"Take a simple example, Vascular Thrombolysis," the System NPC continued. "The Thrombolysis surgery is very simple; just puncture and insert a catheter. But during Thrombolysis, small clots can break off, and one careless move can lead to peripheral vascular blockage, or even cause limb necrosis."

"The so-called 'one careless move' is something the doctor cannot control. At this time, what is needed is Luck."

"Your high Luck value means that the patient has a high Luck bonus in terms of surgical treatment."

Ji Xiang nodded repeatedly.

He knew where his cognitive bias was.

The system is a system aimed at doctors; the so-called Luck value will not reduce the probability of him getting into a car accident, but will only increase the probability of luck related to medical treatment.

"For another example, the partial Kidney Resection surgery you are about to encounter; whether there is post-operative bleeding or not has to do with surgical technique, but even if the surgery is as strong as my level, it is impossible to completely avoid post-operative bleeding."

"......" Ji Xiang thought he had long been immune to the System NPC's various humble-brags, but hearing him say "as strong as my level" still made it a bit hard to accept.

Even as strong as I am... although it's very humble-bragging, it's quite exciting.

"A high Luck value, combined with the bonus of reduced surgical error rate, can basically avoid similar situations from happening."

"Teacher, 'basically'?" Ji Xiang accurately grasped the key point in the System NPC's words.

"Yes." The System NPC gave Ji Xiang a definite answer, "It can only be basically avoided; it cannot be one hundred percent."

Ji Xiang felt a bit regretful.

If it could really be one hundred percent free of complications and sequelae, how good that would be.

"The next surgery to train is partial Kidney Resection and the treatment of its complications."

"I..."

Ji Xiang looked at the more than 500,000 Experience Points he had accumulated and already understood the System NPC's meaning.

"Should I max out Interventional Surgery?" Ji Xiang asked.

The System NPC did not answer his question, but instead smelled that White Lingzhi with attachment.

That's about it; Ji Xiang didn't feel much heartache and prepared to directly max out Interventional Surgery.

Because Interventional Surgery and the Urology Department belong to two different branches, the foundation is weak, and he can only start from zero.

Ji Xiang clicked on the system page, found the Radiology Department, and clicked to enter Interventional Surgery.

A row of menus dropped down.

He glanced at them; hundreds of surgical procedures gave Ji Xiang a headache.

"Teacher, which surgical procedure should I add?" Ji Xiang asked.

"Vascular Interventional Embolization."

Ji Xiang did not hesitate and clicked to upgrade.

A brand-new Level 9 Interventional Embolization appeared; the passive skills granted by the upgrade remained the same, merely increasing hand speed and reducing the error rate.

However, no active skill like 【Superior Doctor's Gaze】 appeared.

It seems 【Superior Doctor's Gaze】 was likely a perk provided by the System NPC for beginners.

"Teacher, I'm ready on this end."

"Before training, why not try Empathy?" the System NPC suggested.

Partial Kidney Resection?

Plus post-operative hemorrhage.

Ji Xiang was also quite curious about this, as partial Kidney Resection surgery and its complications differ somewhat from other surgeries.

Post-operative hemorrhage for this procedure generally occurs very late; just when the Patient believes they have recovered, a single bout of bleeding can lead to tragedy.

"Alright." Ji Xiang was not one to be coy; it was just Empathy, and his will was incomparably strong, so he felt nothing of it. Since the System NPC suggested it, he might as well experience it.

"Follow me." The System NPC's deformed fingers gave a light flick, and the White Lingzhi vanished from between them as if performing a magic trick.

Ji Xiang knew the System NPC's hand speed was beyond description; in any case, he—the current him—could not compare.

Walking into the room next door with the System NPC, light and shadow flickered, and Ji Xiang began the Empathy.

Opening his eyes, Ji Xiang found himself sitting in a Consultation Room.

Opposite him was a middle-aged Doctor, who was explaining something to him.

"I'm working at the hospital, not a shareholder of the hospital; who cares what the hell the leadership says."

(End of this chapter)