Am I not a nascent saint demon cultivator?

Inside the clinic.

Xu Yun and Yao Lin rushed in and, led by the latter, arrived at a quiet room.

On the bed in the quiet room lay a pale-faced man trembling all over. The skin on the left side of his body was emitting a ghostly green color, which was spreading all over his body, and he was groaning in pain.

This person was none other than Lin Zuibai. If Xu Yun hadn't sensed that his aura matched his memory, he wouldn't have been able to tell them apart, which showed just how serious his injuries were.

Beside the other person stood a gentle and calm woman with an extremely worried expression; it was none other than Wen Lingyu.

"Brother Xu, you've arrived..."

When Wen Lingyu saw Xu Yun and the other person arrive, the worry and fear on her face did not diminish in the slightest. She looked heavily at Lin Zuibai, who was struggling on the bed.

Has the situation improved?

Xu Yun walked closer and looked at Wen Lingyu with a solemn expression. She had arrived here before him and, as a first-grade high-level alchemist, she also had some knowledge of medicine.

If Lin Zuibai shows no improvement despite the combined treatment from Wen Lingyu and the physicians from the Muyun Chamber of Commerce, then there is nothing that can be done.

After all, none of them knew any physicians at the Foundation Establishment level, nor could they necessarily offer a reward strong enough to move the other party's heart to come and treat Lin Zuibai.

"Not very good."

Upon hearing this, Wen Lingyu shook her head heavily, her eyes slightly unsteady. "The doctors here and I worked together to barely stabilize Brother Lin's injuries. It's fortunate that he only suffered a minor scald from the second-tier Azure Spirit Serpent's venom; otherwise, his condition would have been much worse."

"Even so, his injuries are very serious. The toxins have penetrated deep into his body. The doctor and I have done everything we can. The rest is up to Brother Lin himself."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yun and Yao Lin fell silent. The latter lowered his head, clenched his hands, and was filled with deep self-reproach.

Afterwards, the doctor in charge of treating Lin Zuibai came again to observe his injuries with Wen Lingyu and prevent any further deterioration.

As for Xu Yun and Yao Lin, they left the quiet room and waited silently.

After an unknown amount of time, the closed door to the quiet room was finally opened again, and Wen Lingyu rushed out with a joyful expression.

"He's awake! Brother Lin is awake!!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yun and Yao Lin exchanged a surprised glance, and the latter burst into tears of joy, immediately rushing into the quiet room.

On the bed, Lin Zuibai's face was pale and his breath was weak, but the dark green toxins that had covered his body had been completely removed without leaving any trace.

His face showed a hint of relief at surviving the ordeal, but his eyes couldn't help but reveal a trace of sadness and loss.

"Alas, the venom of the second-tier Azure Spirit Serpent was too domineering. Even though it has been cleared, it has caused enormous damage to my essence, which is impossible to recover from. My path in this life is probably..."

The physician from the Muyun Chamber of Commerce standing to the side couldn't help but shake his head. Although he didn't finish his sentence, everyone present understood what he meant.

Lin Zuibai's future cultivation potential will likely be greatly reduced, and he may even remain at the late stage of Qi Refining for the rest of his life, completely losing the possibility of breaking through to Foundation Establishment.

After the doctor finished explaining the follow-up treatment and left, Yao Lin, who had been silent, came to Lin Zuibai, bowed deeply, and choked with emotion.

"I'm sorry, Brother Lin, it's all because of me. If you hadn't been protecting me, you wouldn't have..."

Seeing Yao Lin's actions, Wen Lingyu felt a surge of anger. What was the point of saying all this now? It was just rubbing salt into the wound.

Thinking of this, Wen Lingyu was about to curse angrily, but was interrupted by Lin Zuibai's gentle words.

"Lin'er, there's no need for that. It was the best solution at the time. Otherwise, we would both have died at the hands of that second-tier Azure Serpent, let alone survived."

Lin Zuibai waved his hand, while subtly signaling to Wen Lingyu with his eyes that he was not among them.

After years of getting to know each other, Wen Lingyu immediately understood the meaning behind Lin Zuibai's eyes, and couldn't help but snort coldly, turning her head to the side.

"Brother Lin."

The more Lin Zuibai said this, the more Yao Lin felt guilty, but for a moment she didn't know what to say, and she was caught in a dilemma.

"Brother Xu, Sister Wen, you've both seen my brother's condition. I'm afraid he'll have very little chance of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage in the future."

Lin Zuibai looked at his two sworn brothers, without complaining or blaming others, and a relieved smile appeared on his face. "Since that's the case, I, your brother, plan to settle down, start a family, have children, and continue the lineage."

Upon hearing this, Wen Lingyu and Xu Yun fell silent. In fact, given the other party's situation, this was a reasonable choice.

Since one's foundation is damaged and the path to enlightenment is hopeless, one might as well continue one's bloodline and let one's descendants take over the path to enlightenment.

This is also the choice made by many cultivators who believe that their path to enlightenment is hopeless. In fact, after generations of development, there may be talented individuals among their bloodline descendants who break through to the Foundation Establishment stage in one fell swoop.

It is not impossible that the entire family will eventually be developed into a Foundation Establishment family. Although the probability is very small, many people still hope for this and are willing to make great efforts and sacrifices.

Xu Yun didn't try to dissuade him, but said seriously, "Since this is your choice, I won't say anything. If there's anything I can do to help, just let me know."

It must be said that Lin Zuibai's temperament is among the best of all the cultivators he knows. If other cultivators encountered such a blow, they would surely go mad and doubt their existence.

However, after a brief period of disappointment, Lin Zuibai calmly accepted this reality and started planning his future path.

Even if the other party's foundation is damaged and their path is hopeless, Xu Yun will not sever ties. Out of consideration for their past relationship, as long as it does not affect his interests, he will help as much as he can.

"Thank you, Brother Xu." Upon hearing this, Lin Zuibai solemnly bowed to him.

At the same time, Wen Lingyu pondered for a moment, then asked, "Does elder brother have someone he likes?"

"We don't have that for now..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zuibai was about to say something when suddenly, Yao Lin, who had been silent all along, stepped forward.

With a determined look, she approached Lin Zuibai, clutched her chest, and said earnestly, "Brother Lin, if you don't mind, Lin'er is willing to spend her life with you."

These words immediately stunned everyone present, especially Lin Zuibai, who was the person involved.

However, he quickly regained his composure and said with a complicated expression, "Lin'er, you're not like me. You're still young and have good talent. If you encounter some more opportunities, you might even be able to reach the Foundation Establishment stage. Why waste your time on me?"

"I know my own situation best."

Yao Lin shook his head and pursed his lips, saying, "It's said that there's a possibility of Foundation Establishment, but it's just a possibility. Moreover, if one fails to break through, there's a high chance of death. After this mission, I'm also a bit exhausted. Perhaps it's better to place my hopes on the future."

As she spoke, Yao Lin seemed to have thought of something, and a blush crept onto her face as she shyly lowered her head.