kvmb Chapter 411 (Not 411)
Chapter 411 (Not 411)
Chapter 411 Not 411
After a thorough examination, his brow furrowed deeply. It turned out that the villagers were suffering from an extremely rare epidemic. This epidemic was fierce and spread at an alarming rate; if it was not controlled in time, the entire village and even the surrounding area would suffer annihilation.
Upon learning of the situation, Ye Jiuchen immediately demonstrated his decisiveness and courage. He swiftly organized the villagers who were not yet infected, relocating the sick villagers to several relatively isolated houses on the outskirts of the village, assigning dedicated personnel to guard and care for them to prevent further spread of the disease. At the same time, he also set up simple warning signs at various entrances and exits of the village to remind outsiders not to approach.
Su Jinran, meanwhile, scoured the village, gathering whatever materials he could find to try and concoct an antidote. He searched every corner of the village, collecting usable herbs, and worked tirelessly day and night in a makeshift medical shed. However, the amount of available herbs was far from what he expected, and this epidemic was unprecedented, with no existing medical records to refer to. Each attempt at concoction was like groping in the dark, fraught with difficulties.
Just as the two were extremely anxious, a mysterious old man with white hair suddenly appeared before them. The old man was thin, but his eyes revealed a profound wisdom. He slowly spoke: "I know an ancient treatment that may cure this plague. However, this treatment requires a special herb, which grows in a forbidden cave behind the village, and one must pass many trials to enter the cave."
Upon hearing this, Ye Jiuchen did not hesitate for a moment and immediately expressed his willingness to follow the old man to the cave. He knew that every minute and every second was extremely precious and could not be delayed in the slightest.
As they arrived at the cave, a sinister aura enveloped them. The cave was pitch black, with strange noises faintly emanating from within. Ye Jiuchen took a deep breath, gripped his longsword, and cautiously stepped into the cave. The moment he entered, he triggered the first trap, and countless sharp, hidden arrows whistled out from both sides of the cave walls. Ye Jiuchen flashed forward like a black lightning bolt, skillfully maneuvering through the rain of arrows with his superior martial arts, skillfully dodging every single one.
As they ventured deeper, the ground suddenly began to shake violently, revealing a series of enormous traps. Ye Jiuchen, quick-witted and agile, used the protrusions on the cave walls and the hanging stalactites to leap over the traps with incredible agility.
The deeper he went, the more complex the mechanisms became, and the greater the danger. But Ye Jiuchen never gave up. With his indomitable will and superb martial arts skills, he overcame each crisis one by one. Finally, at the deepest part of the cave, he found the special herb that emitted a strange light.
Carrying the herbs, Ye Jiuchen quickly returned to the village. Su Jinran received the herbs as if they were priceless treasures and immediately devoted herself to making the antidote. After a tense and meticulous process, the antidote was finally completed. They distributed the antidote to the sick villagers, and before long, the villagers' conditions began to gradually improve, and their pale faces slowly regained their color.
When the villagers learned that Ye Jiuchen and Su Jinran had saved their lives, they were filled with gratitude. A grand celebration was held in the village, with villagers bringing out their best food, singing and dancing to express their heartfelt thanks.
However, Ye Jiuchen and Su Jinran did not linger. Amidst the villagers' reluctant gazes, they embarked on their journey once more, continuing their chivalrous adventure filled with unknowns yet profoundly meaningful acts of saving lives.
Ye Jiuchen and Su Jinran left the tranquil village and entered the next town. Upon entering, they were greeted by bustling streets, lined with shops, teeming with people, a scene of prosperity. However, as江湖侠客 (jianghu xike, chivalrous figures) of the martial world, the two keenly sensed something amiss.
On the street, many pedestrians looked haggard, their steps unsteady, their eyes filled with exhaustion and worry. Ye Jiuchen and Su Jinran exchanged a glance, both seeing the doubt in each other's eyes. They stopped an old man and politely inquired. The old man sighed deeply and said, "Alas, sir, you don't know, but the water source here has suddenly become murky and foul-smelling. Anyone who drinks this water suffers from unbearable stomach pain and misery."
Upon hearing this, the two were startled and hurried towards the water source. Soon, they arrived at the stream. Ye Jiuchen looked closely and saw that the once clear stream water was now murky, with debris floating on the surface. He approached for a closer look and discovered tiny Gu worms wriggling in the water. These Gu worms were so numerous that they made one's scalp crawl.
Su Jinran crouched down, his brows furrowed as he carefully examined the strange stream. Although he was well-versed in pharmacology and skilled in using medicine, he knew very little about Gu magic. Ye Jiuchen straightened up, his gaze resolute, and said, "It seems we need to find someone who understands Gu magic to help us."
The two inquired throughout the town and finally found a Miao woman in a secluded corner. The woman wore unique clothing, and her eyes held a mysterious aura. Ye Jiuchen and Su Jinran stepped forward and respectfully explained their purpose. Upon hearing this, the woman's expression changed slightly, and she said, "This is a revenge curse, extremely insidious. The only way to completely remove it is to find the person who cast it."
Following the clues, the three began a difficult investigation. They visited various places, leaving no detail overlooked. Finally, they discovered that it was all the work of a pharmacist who had been wrongly accused and driven out. It turned out that the pharmacist had treated the townspeople, but was falsely accused of harboring ill intentions and was driven out by the angry townspeople. Harboring resentment, the pharmacist used witchcraft to seek revenge.
Ye Jiuchen and Su Jinran found the pharmacist and patiently explained to him that the townspeople had realized their mistake and hoped he would remove the Gu worms. The pharmacist was initially furious and refused to give up. However, under their sincere persuasion, his expression gradually softened. Ye Jiuchen and Su Jinran then explained the situation to the townspeople and promised to give the pharmacist justice.
Finally, the pharmacist was moved by their sincerity and removed the Gu worms. He chanted incantations and moved his hands rapidly, and the Gu worms wriggling in the water vanished. The stream gradually returned to its clear state and became sweet and delicious again.
Upon learning that the water source had been purified, the townspeople gathered around, expressing their gratitude to Ye Jiuchen and Su Jinran, their eyes filled with thanks and admiration. Ye Jiuchen and Su Jinran exchanged a smile, then, without lingering, packed their belongings and continued on their way to the next place in need of help. They knew that in this vast world, many others awaited their assistance.