Volume One, Chapter 81: The Twin Saints?

Placing the source of the plague into the water meant that anyone who came into contact with it would inevitably become infected. That was why they couldn’t find any commonality among the patients, and why they misjudged the method of transmission. Since everyone uses water, this crucial detail was subconsciously overlooked.

Zhang Ziliang was a resolute man. Having pieced together the cause and effect, he immediately relayed his suspicion. He ordered samples to be taken from water sources across all districts.

The two returned to the hospital.

“Oh? Your defense of the demon spirit was witnessed by all our fellow cultivators. Do you have anything more to say? Stubborn and incorrigible, beyond salvation!” Fang Xuan snapped, flinging his sleeve.

“There’s no one left in production—Meng Fu, go and cut off the air supply.” Hearing the factory manager’s order, Meng Fu rose to leave, but the manager called after him, “Come back and check what’s wrong with the lock.” At the doorway, Meng Fu heard this and returned, opening the door just a crack, his head poking through to inspect the lock.

Sometimes, words spoken without intent strike precisely at the heart of the matter. The more complicated things become, the more loopholes there are. Matters that seem foolproof often unravel because of details no one would normally consider.

“Fox Moon, my Yin Kui Sect has already spared your Fox Immortal Dwelling; why must you oppose me?” Yang Yi, now calm, questioned coldly.

There’s always something amiss when things are unusual—now Liuli was nearly certain, Lin Qinyu Yuli was right there.

Everywhere on its body were painted mystical symbols: thunder talismans for exorcism, divine incantations for calming the mind, talismans for detoxification. These marks increasingly confirmed that Qian Xuanzi’s earlier suspicion was correct.

All these items displayed outside were for sale, mostly collateral from clients. If they failed to repay by the deadline, the goods would be sold.

Vivian smiled, extended her razor-sharp nails, and sliced open the burlap sack, letting the half-dead creature inside escape.

“Come in.” A muffled voice sounded from one of the rooms. Following the direction, someone walked past a table adorned with a vase and saw a half-open door. Pushing it gently, they were stunned by the scene before them.

Luo Xi suddenly realized something was wrong. If something had happened to the Bai family, it would be a major event—how could they not have heard any news?

“I wonder who will win Miss Shumeng’s heart. I’ve heard that Li Yuan, Xiao Xian, and Du Fuwei are all sending notable figures to the Eastern Capital for the marriage contest!” said the middle-aged man.

Perhaps it was an illusion, but I always felt that Abernath was somewhat intimidated by Danny. Sitting beside Danny, the sense of hostility diminished considerably.

“Good intentions wasted! If you won’t eat, fine, no one’s forcing you. But if you’re hungry later, don’t say I mistreated you.” Zhao Shuixian said impatiently, then hungrily devoured her rice noodles like a prisoner just released.

Leng Wuxuan blinked, not understanding what his two elder brothers were talking about, but upon hearing that Lin Hanxi would attend the banquet, his mood brightened. He no longer cared about their plans and felt too lazy to ask.

She ignored him entirely, moving close, gently caressing his cheek, her tongue entwining his, passionate and tender, as if kissing her beloved.

“Let’s go, let’s go. Soon, we’ll head back together.” I sent out a notice, genuinely worried they might vanish silently like Yu Shiyao.

Seeing Mumu’s expression clouded with disappointment, Shen Qinghuan knew she’d lost this round.

Gongsun Yi apologized for intruding and followed Shitou into the house, which was truly shabby—drafts on all sides, dampness everywhere, a clay stove by the door holding a battered pot with scraps of food left inside, likely remnants from when Shitou had brought a meal to his mother.

Dong Wanqing had no time to explain and said to Qiu Chaohui, “Keep an eye on the Lord and Xi Yin, I’m off to chase that damned Chun Jingming!” Without waiting for the astonished Qiu Chaohui, she grabbed the Sky Blade and charged toward the Overlord Whip.