Who gave you permission to refine demons like this?

the next day.

The sun had just risen, and the air still carried a faint, biting chill.

Lin Sheng slept soundly last night and didn't feel the slightest bit chilly.

Last night, I not only had a good meal, but also a hot shower, and afterwards, I received a brand new set of clothes.

A good rest leads to a full recovery and renewed energy.

After getting dressed, I pushed open the door and saw Chang Hu taking inventory of his belongings as soon as I stepped out.

"Good morning, Steward Chang."

Chang Hu put down his notebook and replied in a friendly manner, "Brother Lin, you got up so early too. I was thinking that after all the hard work yesterday, I would rest a little more today."

"I'm used to it; I usually don't sleep this long."

Chang Hu frowned upon hearing this: "Did the mountain walkers enter the mountains very early in the morning?"

"Yes, sometimes we are asked to collect morning dew, so we have to go into the mountains before sunrise."

"Crop growth cycles are also different. In order to harvest more crops, we often need to go to several places, so we have to get up early to make the trip."

Chang Hu sighed, "Life is tough, it's not easy to make a living."

As the winter intensifies, it is unknown how many more people will face even greater hardship, and the annual relief provided by the clinic will be far from sufficient.

But at least for now, we can help the people in front of us get through this harsh winter.

Chang Hu put aside his thoughts and smiled, "Since you're up, come with me. Master has been up for a while now."

Lin Sheng asked in surprise, "Dr. Song hasn't had a good rest these past few days, and you're up so early today too?"

"The master has always relied on medicine to replenish his vital energy, and he doesn't sleep for long anyway."

"Now that Rui'er is back, he's in a good mood, and after sleeping soundly, he naturally gets up early."

Upon hearing this, Lin Sheng thought of those "talented individuals" he had heard about in his previous life who relied on "enhancing agents" and were full of energy every day, only needing to sleep for a few hours.

So he asked in a low voice, "Every medicine has its side effects, so relying on medication all the time might...?"

Chang Hu laughed heartily: "Don't worry, these medicines all have the effects of strengthening the body's foundation, nourishing vital energy, and invigorating essence."

"The master himself selected and prepared all the medicinal herbs. The quality of the medicines he sold outside attracted many cultivators to come and buy them."

Lin Sheng nodded, gaining a deeper understanding of the strength of Song's Medical Clinic.

Following Chang Hu, they soon met Song Jincong, who was having breakfast.

He was very happy to see Lin Sheng and invited him to sit down with him, and served him various dishes.

Lin Sheng spoke first: "Dr. Song, may I ask...?"

"Hey, Brother Lin, you're being too formal. Don't call me Doctor, it sounds too distant. If you don't mind, I'll call you Nephew, and you can call me Uncle Song, how about that?"

Uncle Song?

Lin Sheng paused for a moment, but then smiled and said, "Okay, Uncle Song."

"How is Miss Song?"

Since the other party wanted to establish this relationship, Lin Sheng naturally wouldn't refuse, especially since the relationship wasn't bad to begin with.

"Last night, my checkup revealed that apart from being overly frightened and physically weak, my daughter was otherwise fine and just needed some rest and recuperation."

"I heard about your experience from Chang Hu, and I am both grateful and admiring."

"Thanks to my dear nephew, my daughter's life and innocence were preserved. Thank you again!"

"However, there are some details I'm genuinely curious about. I wonder if my dear nephew would be willing to share them with me?"

"Of course, Uncle Song, the thing is..."

Afterwards, Lin Sheng explained the matter to Song Jincong in detail, omitting the details about the Cave Profound Furnace and emphasizing how the sneak attack succeeded.

As for the reason for going up the mountain, he explained it frankly. Rather than trying to hide it, he took the initiative to explain, which made the other party feel more at ease.

As the saying goes, it's not that we're afraid you have desires, it's that we're afraid you don't have desires.

Especially after hearing that Song Rui had been rescued from Li Mian's clutches, Song Jincong patted his chest and drank several mouthfuls of soup before he could recover.

After learning all the details he wanted, Song Jincong stood up and bowed again, and Lin Sheng responded in kind.

The two of them were very happy for a while.

After breakfast, as the two were holding tea, Song Jincong said, "My dear nephew, you brought my daughter back; I will certainly repay you handsomely."

"You don't need to worry about the traces on the mountain. Those two deserved what they got for it."

"Don't worry, I will clean up any traces and eliminate any possible risks."

"Of course, that's far from enough. I, Song Jincong, am a man of my word. I said back then that as long as you can find my daughter, I can grant you any request within the capabilities of Song's Medical Center."

"Nephew, speak up! I'll do anything I can to help you."

Song Jincong put down his teacup and looked intently at Lin Sheng.

Just as Lin Sheng was thinking about something, he was also burning with desire.

Last night it was dark and he couldn't see clearly, but today he can see everything clearly.

My dear nephew is quite handsome and healthy!

"I have been practicing medicine for many years, and I can tell about 70-80% of a person's physical condition just by looking at them."

"My dear nephew, your broad-shouldered and vigorous appearance is nothing like that of a normal mountain hiker."

He then looked at Lin Sheng's healthy complexion and features after absorbing the precious essence and nodded.

"Although his eyebrows and eyes are still young, they are upright and bright. He must be a poor but noble man who has grown up to where he is today thanks to his family's wealth."

"Moreover, what is rare is the ability to distinguish between good and evil, upright character, courage, and resourcefulness."

"If I can take him into my clinic as an apprentice and nurture his relationship with Rui'er over time, then my clinic will have no worries about finding a successor."

"As her benefactor, Rui'er probably won't be too resistant, and feelings can develop over time."

"As for not knowing how to treat medicine, that's okay, you can learn."

The more he thought about it, the deeper the smile on Song Jincong's face became.

Lin Sheng felt uneasy under Song Jincong's gaze, unsure of what the other man was up to.

If he knew what Song Jincong was thinking, he would probably be terrified immediately.

Chang Hu stood to one side and, upon seeing his master's expression, instantly understood.

He expressed his understanding but also felt helpless, and could only sigh to himself, "After what happened to Miss, I guess the master is even more determined to find a successor."

Even though the other party's expression was slightly exaggerated, since Lin Sheng had been mentioned, he didn't stand on ceremony and answered seriously, "Uncle Song, I won't hide it from you anymore."

"I want to seek the Dharma and become a monk."

Upon hearing the answer, both Song Jincong and Chang Hu widened their eyes.

Huh? A cultivator?

Song Jincong swallowed hard, composed himself, and said, "Nephew, are you sure you want to become a cultivator?"

Lin Sheng nodded solemnly: "Yes, I want to join a martial arts school to learn the methods of cultivation."

Although it wasn't what he expected, Song Jincong still answered earnestly, "Nephew, it's not that I don't want to help you, but do you know that the most important thing for a cultivator is aptitude?"

"This qualification is hard to grasp. Even identical twins may have one who is qualified and the other who is not."

"It's not about innate talent or bloodline, it's about aptitude. Even many aristocratic families can't escape the assessment of aptitude."

"And there are different levels of aptitude, which cannot be detailed in words, but they do exist objectively."

"If you want to go to the dojo, I can let you go, but if you don't have the qualifications, you'll be sent back. If you do have the qualifications but they're not good enough, you'll be sent back after a few months of not meeting the standards."

"Many dojos rely on a few skills to make a living. Many people spend all their money to get in, only to be kicked out the next moment."

"This is a rare opportunity, and I really feel it's a waste for you to go to the dojo."

After a moment of contemplation, Song Jincong solemnly said, "If you are willing, you can come to my clinic and become my disciple. I will teach you medical skills, and you will be able to participate in the cultivation world in the future."

"Although not as good as cultivators, they are much better off than ordinary people, with no worries about food and clothing."

Chang Hu nodded to Lin Sheng and looked at him as well.

Becoming a disciple of a medical clinic is just like being noticed by the hospital director during residency training.

If I could stay at the Song family's medical clinic, I could live a very comfortable life even without relying on my special abilities. Perhaps I could even live to be over a hundred years old with the help of various treasures.

They have no worries about food and clothing, and their social status is not bad.

As his thoughts raced through his mind, Lin Sheng smiled and looked at Song Jincong with a determined gaze.

"Uncle Song, thank you for your kindness, but I still choose to become a cultivator."

Lin Sheng truly knew nothing about either aptitude or cultivation.

But he knew he possessed the Cavern Furnace.

With a cheat code, you have confidence!