Urban Divine Doctor System

chapter 2

**Chapter 2**

Draven stood motionless on the hospital steps as Sophia Laurent walked straight toward him. Her elegant heels clicked sharply against the marble with every confident step. The entire crowd fell into a stunned silence. No one expected the famous ice queen CEO to pay any attention to a beaten intern who had just been thrown out like garbage. Yet here she was stopping only a few feet away from him her sharp beautiful eyes studying his face with open curiosity.

Sophia’s presence carried a natural pressure that made even Zhao Jun straighten his back. She was known across the city as an untouchable goddess of business. Cold ruthless and impossibly successful at only twenty six years old. Rumors said she had rejected every rich heir who ever tried to pursue her. Now she was looking at Draven as if the rest of the world had disappeared.

“You,” she said her voice smooth and commanding. “What exactly happened here.”

Before Draven could answer Zhao Jun stepped forward with a forced smile trying to regain control of the situation. “Miss Laurent this trash intern insulted my girlfriend and caused a scene. I was simply teaching him a lesson about knowing his place. Nothing for you to worry about. Please allow me to escort you inside.”

Sophia did not even glance at Zhao Jun. Her gaze stayed locked on Draven. Something about the young man felt different. A quiet strength radiated from him that made her usually frozen heart beat faster. She had come to the hospital today because of a secret condition that had been worsening for months. No doctor had been able to find the root cause. Yet standing this close to Draven she felt an inexplicable sense of relief.

Draven activated his new Divine Diagnosis Eye without thinking. Golden light flickered briefly in his pupils visible only to him. In that instant he saw straight through Sophia’s perfect exterior. Hidden beneath her flawless skin was a rare and deadly poison cultivated over years. It attacked her meridians slowly weakening her body from the inside. If left untreated it would paralyze her within six months and kill her within a year. The poison had been administered cleverly through her skincare products or perhaps her private water supply. Someone close to her wanted her dead.

The System voice chimed again in his mind.

“Ding. Poison identified as Shadow Yin Venom. Host can cure it completely with the Immortal Needle Technique and one dose of the beginner detoxification pill. Time limit for main quest remains six days and twenty three hours.”

Draven’s expression stayed calm but inside his blood was boiling. This woman carried unimaginable power and wealth yet someone was slowly murdering her in secret. And now the System had tied her survival to his own growth.

“I can help you,” Draven said quietly meeting her eyes without hesitation. “You have been feeling constant fatigue cold limbs and occasional sharp pain in your lower abdomen. The medicine you take every morning is not helping. In fact it is making the problem worse.”

Sophia’s eyes widened slightly. No one outside her most trusted circle knew about her symptoms. She had hidden them perfectly from the world. Yet this young man she had never met had just described them with perfect accuracy. A spark of hope ignited in her chest for the first time in months.

Zhao Jun’s face turned ugly with jealousy and rage. “Miss Laurent do not listen to this delusional trash. He is just trying to scam you after I exposed him. Guards throw him out properly this time.”

The two guards who had been shoved earlier were back on their feet now angrier than before. They charged at Draven again determined to crush him in front of the CEO.

Draven did not move much. He simply stepped forward and flicked two fingers against the first guard’s wrist. The big man screamed as if struck by lightning and collapsed clutching his old shoulder injury that had suddenly flared up ten times worse. The second guard swung a heavy fist but Draven caught it mid air twisted gently and sent the man spinning into the flowerbed beside the steps.

Both guards lay on the ground moaning unable to stand. The crowd erupted in shocked whispers. How had the weak intern who was nearly crippled moments ago suddenly become this strong.

Zhao Jun’s expression twisted with disbelief and fear. He pointed a shaking finger at Draven. “You you must have used some dirty trick. My family will not let this slide. You are finished.”

Sophia raised one delicate hand silencing the entire scene. “Enough. This young man stays. Zhao Jun you and your companion can leave. I have private business with him.”

Zhao Jun looked like he had been slapped across the face. No one had ever dismissed him so publicly especially not in front of this many people. He glared at Draven with pure murderous intent before storming off with his girlfriend trailing behind. But Draven knew this was not over. The Zhao family would come for revenge soon.

Sophia turned back to Draven her cold beautiful face softening just a fraction. “Come with me. We will talk inside my private suite. I want to hear exactly how you know about my condition.”

As they walked toward the hospital entrance together Draven could feel hundreds of eyes following them. Some filled with envy others with disbelief. Sophia’s personal assistant rushed forward to open the door for them looking equally stunned.

Inside the luxurious VIP elevator Sophia stood close enough that Draven caught the faint scent of her perfume. She studied him carefully. “Tell me the truth. Are you really just an intern here or is there more to you than meets the eye.”

Draven gave a small mysterious smile. “Let us say I recently gained the ability to see what others cannot. Your condition is serious Miss Laurent but I can cure it completely. The real question is whether you are willing to trust a stranger who was thrown out of this hospital ten minutes ago.”

Sophia’s lips curved into the faintest smile. It was the first time anyone had seen the ice queen show even that much emotion. “Trust is earned Draven Hale. Prove you can do what you claim and I will give you anything you want.”

The elevator doors opened on the top floor revealing a private medical suite that looked more like a luxury penthouse. Sophia led him inside closing the door behind them. She removed her suit jacket revealing the elegant white blouse underneath and sat on the examination couch waiting.

Draven’s heart raced. This was his first real test of the Divine Doctor System. One wrong move and the ice queen could destroy him. But success would give him his first powerful ally and a massive reward.

He stepped closer and gently took her wrist to check her pulse the way the Immortal Needle Technique taught him. The moment their skin touched a warm current of energy flowed between them. Sophia gasped softly her cheeks flushing with an unfamiliar heat.

At that exact moment the System voice rang urgently in Draven’s head once more.

“Ding. Warning. Zhao family has mobilized elite bodyguards and hired a professional assassin. They are heading to the hospital right now targeting both host and Sophia Laurent. Estimated arrival in fifteen minutes. New side quest unlocked. Protect Sophia Laurent and eliminate the immediate threat. Success reward. Advanced Body Refinement and one billion yuan bonus.”

Draven’s eyes narrowed as he sensed danger approaching fast. The real fight was about to begin.