"Mu Binglan is staying with Xiaoyi? That’s too reckless. She’s not a medical staff member; staying there is very dangerous and she could be infected at any time!" Lin Tian’s face darkened as he stood up, ready to leave.

Qiao Xiaoyi was already infected, and Lin Tian didn’t want anyone else to be, so he intended to drag her back no matter what.

He Xiaofei, however, held him back, shaking her head: "Don’t go, it’s no use. Sister Lan said even if we drag her back, she’ll go again. She’s a living person; we can’t just imprison her, can we?"

"Lin Tian, if it were you lying there, I’d be just like Sister Lan, so I understand her actions, even if they seem reckless and crazy to others." Xiao Manxuan looked up at Lin Tian, very serious.

Lin Tian was taken aback, then said helplessly, "I really don’t understand you women; what are you all thinking? If Mu Binglan gets infected, then is Qiao Xiaoyi’s effort to save her in vain? Would his sacrifice have any value?"

"Don’t worry, I believe they’ll be alright. You, the professor, and Elder Jiang are conducting your research on the special medicine, right? Keep going, you can do it." Xiao Manxuan encouraged seriously, with her pink fist raised.

Lin Tian didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He wondered whether to call her naive or overly optimistic—after all, he was just skilled in acupuncture, not an Immortal, capable of solving all problems.

But seeing her hopeful face, Lin Tian couldn’t bear to discourage her, so he merely said, "I hope things go as you all wish." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

Lin Tian wasn’t in the mood for his entire day’s classes. When school ended, he had Xiao Manxuan head home alone while he went to the affiliated hospital by himself.

As he arrived at the hospital and was about to take the elevator, Director Liang and Doctor Yao coincidentally also walked in.

"Lin Tian, you’re here too. I heard from Old He that your research has made progress? He’s been so busy and hasn’t had time to tell me much." Director Liang asked expectantly after pressing the elevator button.

Lin Tian nodded and said, "There’s some progress, I suppose. Professor Hu brought some things back, and we’re working on perfecting a formula, but the progress is slow."

"We’re just doctors; we can treat and save patients, but when it comes to researching new medicine, we have to rely on you. I hope it goes well. We’ve admitted dozens of new cases yesterday; at this rate, the isolation ward will be overwhelmed." Director Liang sighed.

These people were naturally brought over by Thunder Wolf and the others. Lin Tian, feeling a shift in his thoughts, asked, "How many people have been confirmed?"

"Most have been confirmed; they have the same symptoms. Only a few are still in the window period, but they’ll likely not escape it either." Director Liang said gravely.

Ding! The elevator arrived at the isolation floor. Lin Tian stepped out and saw a girl standing outside a ward, gazing intently through the glass at someone inside.

Director Liang shook his head slightly, sighing, "Except for sleep, this girl has been staying at the hospital all the time, even eating here. After you all left last time, she came here alone, refusing to leave."

"I’ll try talking to her; with her stubborn nature, force won’t work." Lin Tian said softly, walking towards Mu Binglan.

"Lin Tian, if you’re here to persuade me, you better not say anything. Even if you drag me away, I’ll still come back." Mu Binglan turned her head to Lin Tian, speaking with resolute determination before he could utter a word.

The persuasion he had in mind suddenly vanished, so he had to say, "Be careful here in the hospital, and listen to the doctors. After all, they’re professionals."

Mu Binglan paused, then nodded: "Thank you... Do you think Xiaoyi will be alright?"

"Don’t worry, we’ll do our best. Xiaoyi is my friend too." Lin Tian replied firmly.

"Is there any change in Xiaoyi’s condition?" Lin Tian asked again.

"Nothing for now, but Xiao Zhao had another outburst. Will Xiaoyi turn out the same?" Mu Binglan asked worriedly.

"I’ll go check on the others first and then see Xiaoyi later." Lin Tian originally came to use acupuncture to help slow their conditions.

He was about to enter Zhao Weitao’s ward when a woman in a black dress appeared at the end of the corridor, slowly walking over.

"Senior Sister Xiuluo, why are you here?" Lin Tian was very surprised, as the woman in the black dress was precisely Wu Xiuluo, and her appearance was truly unexpected.

Wu Xiuluo walked over without her gaze meeting Lin Tian’s. Instead, she looked into the wards, showing a rare look of pity on her usually calm face.

As she reached Lin Tian, Wu Xiuluo said calmly: "I’m going in with you."

"You’re going in? The hospital won’t allow it." Lin Tian was puzzled, as the hospital wouldn’t let anyone else into the isolation ward after what happened last time.

To Lin Tian’s surprise, Wu Xiuluo stepped forward, entered a string of numbers, and opened the isolation ward’s door, while Director Liang nearby did not come over to stop her.

"What’s going on here?" Lin Tian was even more confused, and Mu Binglan found it odd how this senior seemed more familiar with the place than the doctors.

Unable to understand, Lin Tian followed her inside. Wu Xiuluo, seemingly aware of Lin Tian’s confusion, calmly explained: "I helped the hospital treat some difficult cases before; they all know me, perhaps even more than they know you."

Now it made sense. With Wu Xiuluo’s miraculous Golden Light Energy, treating diseases might be more effective than medication. Her position in the affiliated hospital was unexpectedly high—a new development indeed surprising.

Lin Tian suddenly thought of the possibility that Wu Xiuluo’s Golden Light Energy might be effective against the parasitic Ghost Worms. He remembered how, in the basement, a flash of her golden light dissolved a cloud of Ghost Worms, clearly suppressing them.

"I know what you’re thinking. I’m here to try it today." Wu Xiuluo spoke softly, reading Lin Tian’s mind once more.

Zhao Weitao was awake at this time; upon seeing Lin Tian enter, he became excited and tried to get up. But Wu Xiuluo waved her hand, a barely noticeable golden flash passing, and Zhao Weitao immediately fell unconscious.

"Lin Tian, please draw the curtains and temporarily disable the cameras. You wouldn’t want anyone else knowing about our special presence." Wu Xiuluo finally looked Lin Tian in the eye, asking for his help.

It was a request Lin Tian couldn’t refuse. Besides, she had previously helped Ning Luoxi; despite her cool demeanor, she was a good person.

Lin Tian casually grabbed a piece of cloth, threw it over the camera, and then used a remote to close the blinds, ensuring no one could see inside.

Wu Xiuluo had already raised her hands, palms down toward Zhao Weitao’s head. Soon, her palms emitted a faint golden light, enveloping his entire head.

In that instant, as the golden light enveloped him, Zhao Weitao’s body shuddered, and a black mist emerged from his head, rushing toward Wu Xiuluo!