Samsara Paradise: Dream Weaver of Connections.

For the next few days, Lin Yi did not return to his private room, but settled in Xia's small restaurant.

Although Xia's restaurant is not large, it serves as her base in the Samsara Paradise and also includes a fully-equipped rest room, making it perfectly suitable for Lin Yi to stay temporarily.

Su Xiao had other things to take care of and couldn't stay by Lin Yi's side all the time, but he left behind Bubuwang, Baha, and Amu as a "babysitting team" for Lin Yi to use.

As for Benny, the overly curious cat, Su Xiao felt it was best not to let her "worsen Lin Yi's condition," as the patient needed peace and quiet.

Thus, Xia's usually quiet little shop, which did good business, truly witnessed the influence of a top-tier amusement park star during these few days.

After news of Lin Yi's sick leave and stay at her place spread like wildfire, people came in droves to visit him, or ostensibly to visit but actually to inquire about him.

Adventurers' leaders, heads of large worker organizations, representatives of major chambers of commerce... many big shots who only existed in rumors or at the top of trading platforms in Xia's eyes appeared one after another at her shop's door.

These people, who could shake a field with a stomp of their feet, all appeared unusually kind and friendly when facing Lin Yi, who was unable to move easily on the sofa. Their friendly attitude made Xia almost think he was hallucinating.

Among them, the personal visit of Lan Jin, the president of the Lan Chamber of Commerce, made Xia feel flattered.

This business tycoon, who was like a legend in the eyes of low-level employees, was someone Xia Lian didn't even have the privilege of meeting from afar on ordinary days.

Lan Jin first exchanged a few pleasantries with Lin Yi, and then turned his gaze to Xia, who was standing to the side looking somewhat at a loss.

"This must be Miss Xia. She is indeed young and promising." Lan Jin smiled gently, without any airs. "Thank you for taking care of me during this time. From now on, Miss Xia will enjoy a 40% discount on any supplies purchased by our Lan Chamber of Commerce."

Lan Jin didn't say it was free; it was this perfect sense of proportion that prevented Xia from feeling embarrassed or being seen as a mere dependent.

For Lan Jin, the cost of Xia's materials purchases might not even be as much as the value of a drink he would offer to an important client, but this small investment would bring him the opportunity to get closer to a powerful figure with amazing potential, as well as goodwill towards his protector. It was undoubtedly a very profitable deal.

In her daze, Xia directly experienced for the first time the hidden value that connections and potential could bring in the Paradise of Reincarnation.

As for causing trouble? That's pure fantasy.

Putting aside Su Xiao's already well-known reputation at the second and even third tiers, just seeing Bubuwang squatting next to Lin Yi's sofa, sometimes yawning out of boredom, Baha preening his feathers with his wings, and Amu standing silently like an iron tower, anyone with a discerning eye could immediately realize whose will they represented.

Not to mention that the Samsara Paradise has an extremely strict punishment mechanism for provoking others in non-combat areas, and Lin Yi's own style of "taking revenge on the spot" is not a secret in certain circles.

Going to stir up trouble at a time like this is only a sign of being tired of living.

Two days later, with the support of Amu's steady and strong hands, Lin Yi was finally able to walk on his own, albeit with great difficulty. Each step felt like walking on cotton, accompanied by soreness and weakness deep in his muscles.

He had tried using healing skills to speed up his recovery, but just as he started to mobilize his energy, a sharp pain originating from his very core suddenly erupted, forcing him to immediately stop the energy output.

The reply received after consulting the Reincarnation Paradise was very clear: This is an inevitable reaction of the body in the process of forcibly adapting to and integrating the new power system after "sublimation". Forcibly using external energy to intervene and repair it is very likely to cause the energy circuit to reject the new body constitution, leaving unpredictable hidden dangers.

The best approach is to rely on the body's own recovery capabilities, allowing it to complete this final adjustment process with the help of the residual energy from the "adaptive life-sustaining spider web."

This feeling of frustration—having immense power yet being unable to use it, and needing help even to walk—left Lin Yi feeling quite helpless, but he could only patiently wait.

During Lin Yi's "quiet recuperation" at Xia's restaurant, the physical confinement did not restrict his spirit.

On the contrary, the "acquaintances" who gathered here because of him turned the arena into an alternative social stage.

At that moment, Gulu was leaning against the door frame, watching Winnie hand a peeled berry to Lin Yi.

"Tsk, when did our great sniper become a nurse?" Gulu's voice carried its usual sarcasm. "Or do you think he's less of a threat this way, making it easier for you to 'take care' of him?"

Winnie paused, put the berries down, turned her head, and calmly looked at Gollum: "If you can't speak, you can shut up. Noise is not welcome here."

"Hiding in the shadows and sniping is your style, why pretend to be gentle and considerate?"

As the tension between the two men grew, the three members of the Chinese national football team, who were trying to maintain a "quiet" atmosphere, couldn't help but chime in.

"Amitabha!" The national football team leader clasped his hands together, his face full of "Buddha's compassion." "Two ladies, your excessive anger is not good for your physical and mental health. Why don't we use our holy light to cleanse your souls?"

The second brother immediately chimed in: "Free blessing, no deception!"

The third brother has already assumed the "Radiant Light" pose: "Believe in the Holy Light, and you will have eternal life!"

Sure enough, after the three brothers from the national football team offered their "divine intervention" with their witty remarks, Gulu and Winnie simultaneously turned their attention to the three shiny bald heads.

The tension that had been building between the two women instantly transformed into a shared hatred for their common "troublemaker."

"Shut up! You three idiots!" Gulu's anger instantly shifted, turning to the national football team leader. "If you utter another word, do you believe I'll crack open your skulls and see if they're filled with holy light too?"

Although Winnie didn't speak, her cold gaze swept over them, clearly showing her extreme displeasure with the three brothers' banter.

Faced with accusations, the national football team leader remained unfazed, instead displaying a compassionate expression of "you are all ignorant": "Female benefactor, anger is the original sin! It seems your hearts have been corrupted by darkness and urgently need the purification of my Buddha... uh, no, I mean the holy light!"

The second son immediately puffed out his chest: "That's right! Let's use love and justice to influence you!"

Now, what was originally a one-on-one duel has instantly escalated into a two-on-three melee.

Gulu and Winnie exchanged a glance. Although they didn't get along, they were temporarily united in their desire to teach the three national football team brothers a lesson.

"Alright." Gulu licked his lips, revealing a dangerous smile. "I'm itching for a fight, I'll use you three as punching bags to practice."

Winnie nodded slightly: "Okay."

A few minutes later, the virtual screen in front of Lin Yi lit up, and the arena live stream started.

The map is set in a spacious arena reminiscent of an ancient Roman colosseum, perfect for chaotic battles.

"Two ladies, the sea of ​​suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore!"

"The Holy Light will purify the defilement in your hearts!"

"Behold my Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon... no, I mean, Great Mighty Holy Light!"

Facing the well-prepared "Holy Light Iron Triangle," Gollum and Winnie displayed amazing teamwork.

Gulu's figure flickered and transformed into a faint shadow, disappearing from the spot.

Even in open areas, it can move with minimal blind spots, its presence almost perfectly concealed.

Winnie, however, did something unexpected.

She didn't seek a high vantage point for sniping—in the open arena, lacking perfect cover, directly exposing herself was unwise.

Instead, she quickly moved backward, distancing herself from the three members of the Chinese national football team. At the same time, she slightly adjusted the muzzle of the menacing-looking large-caliber sniper rifle in her hand, not aiming at any one of them, but locking onto the ground in front of the team leader!
"boom!"

A muffled gunshot rang out! It wasn't a highly penetrating armor-piercing round, but a specially made "concussion grenade."

The bullet struck the stone slab in front of the boss's shield and exploded instantly!

The powerful shockwave and debris swept forward in a fan shape. Although most of it was blocked by the holy light, the violent tremors and the pervasive dust still interfered with the leader's vision and stability.

Just as the smoke and dust filled the air, a blurry shadow cut in from the flank.

The dagger, gleaming with an eerie light, pierced straight at the second brother's ribs.

The national team leader picked up his shield and tried to turn, but was slowed down by the aftershocks.

However, the third-ranked player of the national football team reacted extremely quickly, and a holy light shield instantly appeared in front of the second-ranked player.

"Hey!"

The dagger collided with the holy light shield, producing a piercing scraping sound.

Missing his first strike, Gulu didn't hesitate. He dodged the sweeping hammer blow from the national team leader, pushed off with his foot, and disappeared back into the shadows.

The entire raid was swift and decisive, like a rabbit leaping and a falcon swooping.

Winnie subtly adjusted her aim; this time, she targeted the third-placed player on the Chinese national football team.

She knew very well that the key to dealing with this "perpetual motion machine" lineup was to disrupt their healing and energy cycles.

"Whoosh—!" A bullet shot towards the third brother's knee. It wasn't a fatal attack; its purpose was to restrict his movement and interrupt his spellcasting.

The national team's top player launched a shockwave in an attempt to force out Gulu, while the second-best player charged straight at Vinnie.

Just as the second brother was about to get close to Winnie, Gollum launched another surprise attack.

But the second-best player on the national team was prepared. He roared and swung his warhammer backward at an incredible angle, while holy light burst forth around him.

Clang! The dagger clashed with the warhammer, and Gollum was knocked back, his body undulating violently under the scorching light of dedication.

"An opportunity!" A glint flashed in the eyes of the three brothers of the Chinese national football team. The eldest brother used Shield Bash, the second brother used Hammer Slam, and the youngest brother used Holy Light Punishment simultaneously. It looked like a game-winning move was about to be made.

At the critical moment, Winnie's eyes sharpened, and she made a decision.

She abandoned precise sniping; the sniper rifle's structure shifted, and a chilling dark red light gathered at the muzzle.

"boom--!!!"

A thick, dark red beam of energy tore through the ground, not aimed at any one person, but slammed into the center of the Chinese national football team's three-man formation!
The light faded, leaving the arena in a mess.

The Chinese national football team's formation has been broken, and all three players are injured.

Taking advantage of the chaos, Gulu escaped. Winnie's sniper rifle temporarily malfunctioned due to overloaded firing, and she suffered huge losses.

After a brief standoff, the five decided not to continue fighting.

"Give them another shot." Gulu looked at the three members of the Chinese national football team with red eyes, clearly already in a frenzy.

"28 Paradise Coins per bullet, you can reimburse me." After Winnie rolled her eyes and stated the price, Gulu instantly calmed down.

On the other side, the national team leader also looked on with great heartache as his shield's durability dropped by three-quarters, while the durability of the other two brothers' equipment was also damaged to varying degrees.

Thus, both sides were forced to stop fighting because they were worried about the cost.

However, this was just the beginning. A bunch of people were fighting tooth and nail in the arena with cheap purple and dark purple equipment, which Lin Yi found very exciting.

When Lin Yi's time limit in the Paradise of Reincarnation came to an end, a familiar sense of teleportation enveloped him.

The next moment, he appeared in a traditional Chinese medicine clinic in the real world, filled with a faint aroma of herbs.

My body is still heavy, but it's much better than when I was completely paralyzed a few days ago. At least I can stand up on my own.

He looked around the familiar room and breathed a sigh of relief.

However, this tranquility lasted only about a minute.

A soft "click" came from the second-floor window, as if the latch had been skillfully pried open by some tool, and then the window was silently pushed open.

A figure nimbly flipped in, moving lightly and landing almost silently.

Following behind him was a large dog with its tongue lolling out, which also silently leaped into the room.

It was Su Xiao and Bubuwang.

Su Xiao patted the dust off his clothes, looking completely at ease, as if climbing through a window into a friend's house was the most normal thing in the world.

He looked up at Lin Yi, who was standing with his arms around the examination table, and nodded: "It seems you're recovering quite well."

Lin Yi was already used to Su Xiao's unique way of "visiting".

He knew very well that when he entered the Paradise of Reincarnation, he would lock the main door of the clinic on the first floor. If Su Xiao wanted to get in, the only options left were to break down the door or climb through the window – a “convenient passage”.

Clearly, Su Xiao chose the latter.

"Thanks to you, it hasn't fallen apart yet." Lin Yi forced a not-so-good smile and tried to move his feet to sit down on the chair next to him.

Su Xiao didn't say anything, but just gave Bubuwang a wink.

Bubuwang immediately understood, ran to Lin Yi's side, and carefully rubbed against Lin Yi, acting as a living crutch.

With Bubuwang's help, Lin Yi finally sat down comfortably in the armchair he usually used to take patients' pulses and let out a long sigh of relief.

Even after just a few steps, fine beads of sweat had already appeared on his forehead.

"What are your plans next?" Su Xiao pulled up a chair and sat opposite Lin Yi, while Bubuwang obediently lay down at their feet.

"What else can we do but keep it going?" Lin Yi leaned back in his chair, feeling the solid support provided by the wood. "The park gave us a seven-day protection period. The flow of time is different in the real world. Hopefully, we can recover to a fighting level before the next mission world begins."

He examined his physical condition and realized that the "sublimation" had brought not only a tremendous change in his skills, but also a deeper leap in the essence of his life.

The burden brought about by this leap was astonishing. If the Paradise of Reincarnation had not generated the life-sustaining spider web in time, he would probably have completely collapsed under the extreme pain and the scouring of energy.

Even now, thinking back on it still gives me lingering fear.

"It's best to be cautious about using those scrolls in the future," Su Xiao said after a moment of silence.

Although he pursued power, he also knew the importance of a solid foundation. This kind of approach, which was almost like pulling up seedlings to help them grow, was far too risky.

"I know." Lin Yi closed his eyes, feeling the still somewhat sluggish flow of energy within his body. "But sometimes, when an opportunity is presented to you, if you don't give it a shot, you might regret it for the rest of your life."

Su Xiao said no more. Everyone has their own choices, and he respected Lin Yi's decision.

The days that followed in the real world became regular and peaceful.

Lin Yi spends most of his day in the clinic, either doing extremely slow rehabilitation activities under Bubuwang's "supervision," such as walking slowly while holding onto the wall and trying to do some of the simplest stretching exercises; or lying in a rocking chair, basking in the sunlight streaming in through the window.

Su Xiao would come over occasionally, sometimes bringing supplements he had obtained from other sources, and sometimes just to sit down and share the latest information or gossip, such as which adventurer group had clashed with which other adventurer group.

Baha took on the roles of "guard" and "purchasing agent," its sharp eyes able to spot any unscrupulous individuals attempting to spy on the clinic, though in this ordinary world, such a possibility was extremely slim.

Xia also contacted Lin Yi several times via communications to inquire about his recovery.

Time passed at this slow pace.

About five days had passed in the real world, and Lin Yi's physical condition had improved significantly.

He can walk independently for a period of time without assistance. Although he cannot engage in strenuous exercise yet, he can at least take care of himself.

The energy within the body, which was originally like stagnant water, began to regain its vitality. Although it was still far from its peak, it was no longer in a state that was completely unmobilizable.

A cool, abyssal power flowed slowly through my aching muscles and bones, bringing a slight sense of relief.

"It seems the most dangerous phase is over." Lin Yi felt a sense of relief as he felt the long-lost flow of energy within his body.

That evening, Su Xiao climbed in through the window again, carrying a food box containing a medicinal meal that Xia had specially prepared for Lin Yi's current physical condition. The meal was easy to digest and rich in energy.

The two people and the dog sat down at a small square table in the back room of the clinic, and a special food bowl was placed in front of Bubuwang.

"How is your recovery going?" Su Xiao opened the food box, and the aroma of meat porridge with medicinal fragrance filled the air.

"Not bad, he can walk around on his own now." Lin Yi scooped up a spoonful of warm porridge and put it in his mouth. The taste was surprisingly good, obviously because he had put a lot of effort into it. "I estimate that in a few more days, his basic combat ability should be restored to about 70-80%."

Su Xiao nodded: "Do you have any ideas for the next world?"

Lin Yi shook his head: "I haven't seen it yet, and it would be pointless to see it now. However, given my current state, I doubt the amusement park will arrange a very relaxing world for me."

"Let me know if you need to team up."

"We'll see," Lin Yi smiled. "Maybe it'll be a one-man world."

After the meal, Su Xiao didn't linger and left again through the second-floor window with Bubuwang. (End of Chapter)