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The villagers were extremely efficient, and in no time they had brought Lin Mo back to his room and laid him down on the bed.

"Brother, what's wrong with him?"

Shi Qin asked Shi Xuan, who had just arrived.

Shi Xuan checked Lin Mo's condition with a serious expression.

"He was mentally exhausted. Back then, one of our mercenary group's mages died from expending too much mental energy."

Upon hearing his words, the villagers in the room immediately panicked.

"That won't do, Mr. Lin is our savior."

"How can we save him? Maybe we can give him some herbal medicine?"

"Huh? Where did those two big buckets of herbs go?"

"What are we going to do?!"

……

"Shut up, all of you!"

Shi Xuanli's shout interrupted the panicked villagers.

"This person needs rest the most. Everyone get out! The mercenary group will be on duty 24/7! No one is allowed near this room!"

Following Shi Xuan's instructions, the villagers and mercenaries sprang into action.

Shi Qin suddenly thought of something and said to Shi Xuan.

After settling Lin Mo in, Shi Qin didn't hesitate and followed Lin Mo's instructions to go straight to the back mountain and plant the golden amplifying agent.

Yin Xue only appeared after everyone had left.

She floated in mid-air, transforming into a young girl.

His bloodshot eyes were fixed on Lin Mo, who was lying on the bed, barely breathing.

Her small, delicate face held none of her usual playfulness or frivolity, only a deep solemnity.

"You..."

She landed gently beside the bed.

She stretched out her slender fingers and brushed away Lin Mo's forehead hair, which was damp with cold sweat, her voice so low it was almost inaudible.

"What a complete... idiot."

She could clearly feel the wave, like shattered glass on the verge of collapse, coming from the other end of the soul connection.

Lin Mo's mental energy was severely depleted, damaging his very foundation.

If he dies, he himself, whose soul is deeply bound to his, will also perish with him.

"You almost got me killed this time..."

Yin Xue sighed softly, his tone complex.

Without further hesitation, she placed her hands lightly on Lin Mo's chest.

Dark red magic power surged from his body as if it were alive, transforming into streams of vibrant blood-red energy that flowed into Lin Mo's body.

These energies are not offensive blood magic.

Rather, it is a part of her original power, and is extremely precious.

At the same time, she bent down and gently pressed her forehead against Lin Mo's cool forehead.

hum...

A purer and gentler spiritual force, like a babbling brook, flowed along the point of contact and merged into Lin Mo's spiritual power.

She was using her own spiritual essence to carefully soothe and comfort his severely damaged soul.

Lin Mo, in a coma, was immersed in a dark abyss of pain.

Excruciating pain, a tearing sensation, and endless exhaustion enveloped him like a tidal wave.

However, in the depths of this darkness, a gentle warmth quietly spread.

Immediately afterwards, some blurry light and shadow began to appear.

He seemed to see his own living room, which wasn't spacious but was cozy.

The image of a mother wearing an apron, busy in the kitchen.

Father sat on the old sofa watching TV, occasionally glancing up to exchange a few words of laughter with Mother…

Sunlight streamed through the window, making even the dust motes in the air seem peaceful.

It is home.

It was the place he desperately wanted to go back to.

The scene was so clear, yet so distant.

A strong pang of sorrow seized his unconscious consciousness.

"Mom... Dad..."

An unconscious murmur escaped from his lips.

Immediately afterwards, the warm light and shadow seemed to be pulled by an invisible force.

Watching the scene slowly distort before my eyes.

Lin Mo reached out to grab it, but it was as if he were grasping at water and couldn't do anything.

Then darkness swept in again.

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Mo finally found the anchor point in the darkness.

He suddenly opened his eyes!

My vision was initially blurry, but then it became focused.

What came into view was a stunningly beautiful face so close to me, showing weariness yet unable to hide concern.

Blood-red eyes were staring at him without blinking.

A warm, soft touch came from my forehead.

It is Yin blood.

Seeing him wake up, a hint of relief seemed to flash in Yin Xue's blood-red eyes.

But then, she wrinkled her small nose, pouted, and abruptly moved her forehead away.

He turned his face away, his voice filled with undisguised anger and lingering fear:

"You idiot! You reckless fool!"

Although his tone was harsh, Lin Mo could hear the underlying worry that he couldn't completely conceal.

He ignored her anger and struggled to sit up.

My body was still weak and powerless, and my mind was aching slightly, but it was much better than the feeling of being completely exhausted before I fell into a coma.

He looked out the window; it was already bright daylight.

"How long was I unconscious?"

His voice was hoarse and dry.

"A whole day and night!"

Yin Xue flew up to him in an annoyed manner, hands on her hips.

"If I hadn't expended my life force to save you, it's questionable whether you'd even be awake now!"

One day and one night...

Lin Mo's brows furrowed instantly, and the little color that had just returned to his face seemed to fade again.

Another day wasted.

My mother can't wait any longer; the next delivery of medicine will require more and better resources, and I need to grow stronger even faster.

Looking at Yin Xue, who was still angry, Lin Mo couldn't help but find it amusing.

This is clearly a demon king, yet he cares about me more than I do.

"Thanks, I was in a bit of a rush earlier."

The sudden gentle tone startled Yin Xue, but he still stubbornly pouted and said.

"It's good that you know you were wrong! If you dare to act so recklessly again, I will never forgive you!"

Lin Mo smiled and said nothing more.

Taking a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the throbbing pain in my mind, I braced myself against the edge of the bed and stood up, swaying slightly.

"Mr. Lin! You're awake!"

Hearing the noise, Shi Qin, who had been waiting outside the door, pushed the door open in surprise.

Inside, there was also a bowl of steaming rice porridge with a faint medicinal aroma.

"How are you feeling? Have something to eat first..."

"No."

Lin Mo interrupted her, his gaze sweeping over her and Shi Xuan, who had rushed over upon hearing the commotion.

"Shi Xuan, pack your things and get ready to leave."

"Departure? Where to?"

"Mingbei City".

Lin Mo's voice returned to its usual calm.

"And Shi Qin, come with me."

He did not explain the reason, but Shi Xuan and Shi Qin immediately understood.

Lin Mo needs Shi Qin's alchemy skills.

"Now? But your body..."

Shi Qin looked at his still pale face with concern.

Lin Mo did not answer, but simply walked outside.

My steps were a little unsteady at first, but they quickly regained their balance.

Shi Xuan and Shi Qin exchanged a glance.

"Okay! We'll go with you!"

Shi Qin quickly put down her bowl of porridge: "I'll go get something, it'll be ready soon!"

Lin Mo turned to Wang Meng and said, "You stay here and keep an eye on the village, especially the villagers who know how to make medicine and the stone-cloth grass on the back mountain."

Wang Meng opened his mouth, realizing that Mingbei City had basically been taken over by the puppet beast from yesterday.

From a certain perspective, the person in front of you is the new city lord of Mingbei City.

Although he issued many appalling orders, at least he still cared about the villagers.

Thinking this, Wang Meng clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Mr. Lin... take care. I will look after the village."