Did you just have a sudden idea and act on it without thinking?

Besides, puppetry is not easy to learn. Even if Meng Zhe had started learning it from the womb, he probably still wouldn't be able to use it casually...

Well, unless he's exceptionally talented—though I haven't seen any talent in him—at most, it's his family's tradition of learning that has subtly influenced him.

After thinking for a long time, Shang Lin still couldn't come up with a solution. He could only try to save himself first, otherwise he would be seriously injured even if he didn't die. With his sickly body, he couldn't withstand any more bad things.

Shang Lin hurriedly got up and washed, then took out his simple talisman tools and began writing incantations: "Heaven is round, earth is square, laws and decrees are in nine chapters, with one stroke of my pen, all misfortune is swept away..."

After writing the talisman to ward off disaster, he started drawing more talismans. After drawing the talismans, he used a hundred-dollar bill as a guide to set up a defensive array. He was truly on high alert. There was no other way; if you don't have enough spiritual power, you have to win in terms of quantity and variety.

However, after all this work, Shang Lin was also soaked in sweat and had to wash up and change clothes again, otherwise Old Man Chai would worry.

But during breakfast, Old Man Chai noticed that Shang Lin looked unwell and hurriedly asked, "Didn't you sleep well last night? Why do you look so pale? Can you still go to the county?"

Because it was a holiday, Old Man Chai didn't wake Shang Lin up early in the morning, wanting him to sleep until he naturally woke up. As for catching the village's early bus... to be honest, he didn't want Shang Lin to go out alone; it would be better if he missed it.

The child has grown up and can go out now, so it's not good to stop him. But why is Shang Lin not only getting up early, but also looking like he hasn't slept well?

Shang Lin subconsciously touched his face and replied seriously, "It's nothing, it's just because I got up early this morning, it'll be fine in a little while."

Old Man Chai immediately objected, saying, "Why are you in such a hurry if you're not feeling well? The village bus was delayed by half an hour because of the holiday."

Actually, what Grandpa Chai really wanted to say was, "You're still a child, what can you do with your classmates?"

Shang Lin immediately smiled and said, "It's not a rush. Just get up when you're awake. Is there anything you need me to buy, Godfather? I can help you..."

"No need, no need." Old Man Chai hurriedly interrupted, "You're not in good health, so do everything slowly, including your studies. I saw you doing your homework all day yesterday. Your health is the most important thing. I'll say it again, we're not aiming for the top score, so there's no need to push ourselves so hard. Just keep up."

Shang Lin smiled helplessly, "Godfather's requirements are too low. For families like ours, studying is the only way out, and I don't want to waste it."

Old Man Chai was equally helpless. "Then you have to consider your own health. What did the doctor say at the provincial hospital? Go home and rest. But did you rest?"

"Hehe..." Shang Lin suddenly smiled a little embarrassedly, "I'll do my best."

Shang Lin understood Old Man Chai's feelings. As long as he was alive, especially healthy, that was more important than anything else. But if he were the original owner of this body, it would be fine, but unfortunately, he wasn't.

Besides, the original owner of this body was already defying the heavens by living to the age of twelve. I wonder how he managed to defy the heavens? I'm a little curious.

Whenever Shang Lin thought of the original owner of this body, he couldn't help but want to ask Old Man Chai about his situation, but he was worried that if he asked, the other party would suspect him, so he could only endure it time and time again.

The real focus now is on the person behind the puppetry, but the timing was quite precise: She Jinxing and Hu Tangdi went out, and Ji Xiaoyao was injured.

As for the other beings, they were either too young or their cultivation was too low to help him. He could only hope that his defensive measures would work; otherwise, he would have to find another way, which would be troublesome and expensive!

Shang Lin is now a little money-grubber; she doesn't want to spend any money that isn't necessary, and her motto is to save where she should and spend where she should.

After the meal, Shang Lin hurriedly went to find the village's car. Old Man Chai immediately followed. If Shang Lin hadn't refused, he probably would have gone to the county with him. This nervousness was really a bit excessive.

The villagers joked, "Uncle Chai, you're being too cautious. Tiedan is still a young boy. You should let go when you should."

Old Man Chai, however, said with certainty, "Tie Dan is not in good health, so it's always better to be careful. Besides, even young boys get lost sometimes, so how can I not worry?"

The villagers agreed with what Old Man Chai said, but added, "Our county is so small, even a stranger can be discovered. Nothing will happen."

Shang Lin quickly chimed in, "Yes, Godfather, don't worry."

In the past, Shang Lin might have had this concern, but now... it's best for ordinary people not to provoke him, lest the consequences be severe. Even among outcasts, there aren't many who can mess with him, so there's really nothing to worry about.

But there's no way to tell Old Man Chai all this, and even if I did, he probably wouldn't believe me. I can't exactly let the monsters face to face with him, can I?

As soon as Shang Lin arrived in the county, he went straight to the Chinese medicine shop. After carefully selecting and buying the medicinal herbs, he went straight to the school. However, he did indeed do everything slowly, just as Old Man Chai had told him.

Shang Lin was very sensible about his physical condition. Although he seemed to be in good condition now, he was actually quite weak inside and could only recover slowly. Otherwise, his cultivation speed would not be so slow, although this was partly due to the thin spiritual energy and lack of cultivation resources in the human realm.

As Shang Lin approached the school gate, he saw Lin Shengqi. He subconsciously checked the time; it was only 10:45 a.m. He had arrived so early, which meant that Lin's father was not in good condition.

As soon as Lin Shengqi saw Shang Lin, he immediately ran over. "Shang Lin, why are you here so early?"

Shang Lin smiled. "Shouldn't I be the one asking you that?"

"Hehe, I was just worried you'd be waiting. I'll wait for you instead." After saying that, she looked at the medicine packet and medicine jar in Shang Lin's hand and hurriedly asked, "You bought medicine again? How much was it? I'll pay you."

"Let's go to your place first."

Shang Lin wouldn't refuse Lin Shengqi's money for the medicine, nor would she let him spend money to thank her. Of course, she could help him with his laundry, but she had to be careful about what she said.

"Okay." After saying that, Lin Shengqi looked behind Shang Lin and asked, "Where's your cousin? Didn't he come with you?"

"Ah, he had something to do, so he couldn't come, but he's already told me what to do, so don't worry."

Although Shang Lin attributed all the credit for saving Lin's father to his "cousin," Lin Shengqi trusted him completely and agreed. He felt bad about it and didn't know how to thank him.

Putting everything else aside, Shang Lin is also a patient, so his diet and activities are somewhat restricted. Besides, this is supposed to be a holiday, wouldn't it be better for him to rest at home? Why is he still making such a fuss?