The Bad Man was nearly dead at the beginning and was picked up by Yang Shuzi and taken home

Chapter 150: Pestilence

at the same time

After making a bet with the fake Li, Li Xingyun planned to follow Miao Luantong back to Fengxiang. Their first step was to get the help of the Empress and King Qi.

Although Miao Luantong said that she would go and explain things to the empress, Li Xingyun still had to come in person.

At a certain inn, Miao Luantong and Lu Linxuan were cooking as usual, while the others played the role of supporting actors as usual.

"smell good!"

But just as they were about to start eating, Hou Qing, who was sitting on the railing, said for the first time: "I smell it..."

The others all nodded: "Yes, the food they cook is really delicious!"

"I smell death."

"what?"

Hou Qing suddenly stood up and pointed in a direction: "It's right there!"

After saying that, he left first.

"Brother Corpse Ancestor, wait!"

Seeing this, the others had to eat a few bites in a hurry and then quickly followed his pace.

After a while, they passed through the dense forest and came to a remote patch of grass, and Hou Qing stopped there.

On the bank of the creek below, several bodies lay in a disorderly manner.

Hou Qing said in a deep voice: "This is it."

Lu Linxuan frowned and covered his nose: "What a strong smell."

Miao Luantong opened the glass, isolated the foul air outside, and then walked forward to check.

Li Xingyun followed and raised his hand to stop others from approaching: "Don't come over!"

"Purple and black spots, goiters on the neck. This is a highly contagious disease."

"Military disease." Hou Qing immediately asserted.

Miao Luantong affirmed: "Yes, I have read it in my husband's medical book."

Zhang Zifan looked at the corpses, then at the stream below them: "What? Isn't the town ahead...?"

When everyone heard this, they all looked towards the lower reaches of the stream, only to see a town leading to the distance.

Hou Qing, Li Xingyun and Miao Luantong gathered the corpses together, set them on fire, and then walked downstairs.

"Go and see."

The group walked downstream along the stream and soon arrived at the entrance of the town.

From what I saw, the town was in a desolate state, with hardly any people to be seen.

There are several rows of fences in front of the town gate. Three soldiers in Shu military uniforms are standing there with white masks on their faces, looking particularly stern.

In front of them, three soldiers were pushing a cart full of corpses, throwing the corpses one by one into the blazing fire next to them.

Li Xingyun frowned when he saw this scene: "It seems that the situation here is quite serious..."

Hou Qing simply responded calmly: "It doesn't matter whether it's a big deal or a small matter. It has nothing to do with us. Let's just keep going."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Li Xingyun retorted: "I can't just stand by and watch someone die."

Several women also quickly agreed: "Not bad!"

Hou Qing turned around and looked at him, then looked at Miao Luantong, "Are you also going to take care of natural disasters?"

Miao Luantong chuckled: "My husband taught me medicine in the past because he hoped that when I encountered such a situation, I would not be helpless.

(Anton: "I didn't, don't talk nonsense.")

The town is ravaged by an epidemic, and blood is bound to be everywhere. You cannot touch blood, so wait for us outside."

Lu Linxuan walked forward and took Miao Luantong's arm: "Sister-in-law, do you and Senior Brother have a way to cure leprosy?"

Miao Luantong patted her hand gently: "We have a stronghold here. I have read some coping strategies in books. It should be no problem."

While they were talking, Li Xingyun took out a few Coptis chinensis plants from his clothes and handed them to Zhang Zifan and the others:

"Here are some Coptis chinensis I just pulled up on the road. Each of you chew a few leaves as a precaution."

After everyone had eaten, they headed towards the town.

The soldiers on guard saw the group and quickly stopped them:

"Stop! There is a plague in the town right now. By order of the King of Shu, no outsiders are allowed to enter!"

Li Xingyun stepped forward and clasped his fists, saying, "Sir, we are wandering doctors. We saw that there was an epidemic here, so we came to save people."

"Strangers, don't blame me for not telling you. Our King of Shu has issued a strict order that people inside can only come out sideways. Do you really want to go in?"

Before he finished speaking, the soldier next to him exclaimed: "It's a fake corpse!!!"

A few people looked back and saw that the bodies that were pushed out for cremation stood up on their own, walked towards the fire not far away, and then threw themselves into it.

Seeing this frightening scene, the soldiers who had been guarding here just now scattered in panic, and even the leading officer ran away like the wind.

Hou Qing held the gong and controlled the corpses: "I will take care of the dead, you guys take care of the living."

They smiled at each other and then entered the town.

At this time, the streets in the town were desolate and gloomy, with corpses scattered along the way. Only a few crows could be heard making hoarse calls. This scene was truly terrifying.

Suddenly, Lu Linxuan seemed to catch a glimpse of something out of the corner of his eye and immediately ran over there.

Miao Luantong and Ji Ruxue also seemed to have heard something and quickly followed her.

Zhang Zifan chased after him without hesitation: "Lin Xuan!"

When everyone got closer, they saw that it was an abandoned baby wrapped in swaddling clothes.

Lu Linxuan carefully picked up the child and patted his back gently. The baby immediately started crying.

"Great, he's still alive!"

Everyone smiled. In this lifeless place, there was finally some life.

Just then, Miao Luantong heard footsteps and turned her head to look: "There is someone over there, go and take a look."

After saying that, he walked over there, and the others quickly caught up with him. They walked all the way to a dilapidated ancestral hall. Li Xingyun raised his hand and knocked on the door and asked:

"anyone there?"

After waiting for a while and finding no one responded, Li Xingyun did not wait any longer and pushed the door open with force.

And just as the door opened, a wooden stick was suddenly swung towards him, but the attacker was weak and Li Xingyun easily raised his hand and grabbed the stick.

"Who are you? Don't come in!"

The man struggled in fear, but could not pull back the stick in his hand. He could only shout helplessly while trying to lean back.

Miao Luantong patted Li Xingyun's hand and said to him gently:

"Don't be afraid. We are doctors. We saw that the disease was rampant here, so we came here to save people."

"You guys come with me."

After hearing this, the man became less vigilant and led them into the yard.

After entering the ancestral hall, the man made way for them and introduced the situation to them.

“Everyone who is still alive in our town is here.”

When they looked up, they saw many people with painful expressions gathered inside, with groaning, screaming and coughing sounds coming one after another.

Almost everyone's body was covered with purple spots caused by leprosy, and goiters of varying sizes grew on the joints and neck.

Those with milder illnesses can still barely care for others, while those with more serious conditions have become confused or even unconscious.

Li Xingyun and others witnessed this scene and were all shocked. Lu Linxuan even cried out in a low voice.

"Oh my God!"