Genshin Impact, I'm Slime

The White Snake's immortality originated from the Medicine Lord of Shenyu Valley, and the secret technique he mastered, "Ear Snake Dragging Dragon Technique," is extremely profound.

This method can guide the contractor's own life force and infuse it into the patient's body, forcibly prolonging life. It can also reverse the flow and transfer the patient's fatal toxins and chronic diseases to the contractor himself.

The contract bearer of this secret method is none other than the owner of Bubu Lodge, the physician Bai Shu.

Over the years, Atractylodes macrocephala has invoked this contract countless times.

Every time he uses it, it is a silent depletion of his own foundation.

Atractylodes macrocephala draws the toxins and root causes of disease from countless patients into itself, like continuously pouring water into a dam that is already overburdened.

This caused Bai Zhu's physical condition to deteriorate over time. Every time she finished seeing patients, beneath her gentle smile and composed demeanor lay almost completely exhausted energy.

He always needed to return to a quiet room for a long time to regulate his breathing and recuperate in order to barely suppress the deep-seated weakness and the hidden pain in his internal organs.

To outsiders, Bai Zhu only casually claimed that he had caught a cold, but in reality, his body had long been ravaged by repeated illnesses and toxins, his internal organs were damaged, and his qi and blood were weak.

If other highly skilled doctors were to examine his pulse, the chaotic and disordered pulse, resembling a dried-up riverbed, would surely cause a stir of horror.

This is no ordinary disease, but a chronic, intractable form of depletion that originates from within and is extremely complex and stubborn, making it a rare condition in the world.

It could be described as a body riddled with ailments.

Therefore, whenever the illness flares up, even Agui and Qiqi, who are together day and night, are helpless.

All they could do was silently bring hot water to soothe the throat, prepare clean towels to wipe away sweat, and offer a few plates of sweet fruits. Then they would wait quietly outside the closed door, using this silent concern instead of words of comfort.

Bai Zhu was well aware of the alarming nature of his condition and did not want his disciples and companions to be worried.

When the illness flared up, he would always maintain his last shred of dignity, locking himself in a quiet room with only Changsheng by his side, fighting the excruciating pain alone.

Over time, there would be one or two days each month when Dr. Bai of Bubulu would close his doors to guests for rest and recuperation, leaving only Agui to manage the shop.

This became the unspoken, tacitly followed "old way" among the patients of Bubulu.

The shop remains the same, the aroma of medicine lingers, but the gentle, refined figure is gone, replaced by a cold, quiet stillness.

At that moment, Famas's gaze was fixed on Bai Shu.

The weariness revealed in Bai Shu's brows was not ordinary fatigue, but rather a withering and weakness deep within the source of life, like a flickering candle in the wind. This signal clearly confirmed Famas's speculation.

Bai Shu must have used the secret technique of the Serpent Dragging the Dragon to forcibly transfer the deadly poison that should have been eradicated from Tian Shu's body to himself, or to his symbiotic partner, the white serpent Chang Sheng.

Thinking of this, FAMAS sighed softly.

Based on his understanding of Zhiyi's style of doing things, once he decides to take action, it will be swift and decisive, leaving no room for error. The dosage and potency of the poison will definitely be aimed at immediate death.

To be able to extract the toxin from Uncle Tian's body under such dire circumstances, Bai Shu must have paid a heavy price. This ability to transfer poison and prolong life is probably comparable to many techniques that can bring the dead back to life.

Not only himself, but even the cunning Zhiyi probably greatly underestimated Bai Shu's hidden strength and the astonishing medical skills that Liyue could nurture, capable of turning life and death. "I thank you for your kindness, Doctor Bai."

FAMAS's voice rang out steadily, breaking the brief silence. A knowing glint flashed in his eyes before he cut to the heart of the matter with precision:
"However, right now, I believe what the traveler and I are more eager to know is the current state of Tian Shu Star."

The boy turned his gaze to the traveler, indicating that this was the most urgent matter.

This direct question finally relieved the anxious traveler and Paimon. The two women's long-suppressed anxiety instantly turned into burning gazes, which were fixed on Bai Shu's face.

Under the focus of three gazes, Bai Shu's gentle smile remained steady. He nodded slightly, his voice as calm and composed as ever: "Gentlemen, there is no need to worry too much. Tian Shu Xing is indeed resting quietly in his residence at the moment."

But his next words were like a bucket of ice water, extinguishing the fervor that had just ignited in the eyes of the traveler and Paimon.

"However, Tian Shu Xing is currently suffering from a serious illness, coupled with his old ailments. He is in a critical period of recuperation and stabilization, and must rest quietly. He should avoid being disturbed, so it is really inconvenient for him to receive guests."

Bai Shu sighed softly, a sigh carrying just the right amount of apology. Her crescent-shaped eyes were calm and still, yet clearly erected an invisible barrier.

The light in the eyes of the traveler and Paimon dimmed instantly.

Bai Shu's words were gentle yet firm. Forcing their way in would not only be impolite, but might also, as he said, disturb Uncle Tian's recovery. Despite their anxiety, the Traveler and Paimon could only suppress their urgency.

Yingmei took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and turned her concern in another direction.

"Mr. Bai Shu, does Miss Ke Qing know about Uncle Tian's current situation? Where is she now?"

The traveler's clear eyes were fixed on Bai Shu, trying to find a clue.

Paimon immediately realized what was happening and waved his little hand eagerly in the air, adding, "Yes, yes, and Huixin and Buyun too! They ran off in such a hurry, were they here to take care of Uncle Tian as well?"

The little mascot's voice was fast and urgent, carrying its own straightforwardness and the grievance of not being able to see Uncle Tian.

Bai Shu's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and his mask-like gentle smile faded slightly, as if he was considering how to answer these two equally thorny questions. His lips parted slightly, about to explain the complicated reasons behind them.

Just then, the curtain behind him, which blocked out the medicinal fragrance of the inner room, was suddenly lifted from the inside without warning.

A tall and familiar figure strolled out with an air of ease that seemed completely out of place in the somber atmosphere.

Her short, light blue hair was neat and capable, and her elegant blue clothing accentuated her agile figure.

It was the night-blooming jasmine that travelers hadn't seen in a long time.

What was even more striking was Ye Lan's expression. There was not a trace of worry on her face; instead, there was a faint smile on her lips, as if she had just solved an interesting puzzle. Her eyes were bright and she was full of energy.

Her calm and even slightly cheerful demeanor, appearing in the oppressive and anxious foyer of Bubulu, was like a pebble suddenly thrown into a calm lake, instantly breaking the original solemn rhythm. She seemed unusually abrupt, yet carried a strong and undeniable presence.

Ye Lan's gaze swept over the slightly surprised trio outside the door, then landed on Bai Shu's face, who was turning slightly to look at her. Her smile seemed to have deepened a little:
"Looks like I came out at just the right time?" (End of Chapter)