Yue City's City Lord had been sitting in his study for an hour. There was a sandalwood brocade box on his desk, emitting a faint fragrance.
Inside the brocade box was the gift from Rizhao County Chief.
Yue City's City Lord sighed and opened the brocade box again. He looked at the "gift" — — a head that had been preserved with a Dao technique.
It was lifelike, it was Qin Nianmin.
With Jiang Wang's help, he had indeed escaped from Yue City, but he had not been able to leave Rizhao County. He had been stopped by the soldiers who had sealed off the area.
Qin Nianmin, who had been anxious to escape, had clamored to complain to Rizhao County Chief. He had indeed relied on Old Mister Qin's reputation to meet Rizhao County Chief. In the end … … this was the result.
What made Yue City's City Lord sigh was, of course, not the head itself, but the price he had to pay for this head.
After staying in Rizhao County for so long, he understood that old fellow Rizhao County Chief very well.
The reason why he had preserved the head and sent it over was to tell him — — I have solved your problem, you can pay the bill yourself.
Just like how Yue City had performed so badly against the plague, he had only received a few words of reprimand. The real price he had to pay was in the secret, in the gifts he had sent to the county chief.
Now, there was another head.
Yue City's City Lord could not help but feel pain.
This was not a problem that could be solved with a few hundred Dao Yuan Stones!
For a moment, he would rather that Qin Nianmin had gone to complain to the Emperor. But in the end, it was just a thought.
"You say, this old fellow is doing his best. First, he wanted to send a message, then he wanted to complain to the Emperor. It's not beneficial to the country, it's not helpful at all. Why is he doing this? "Yue City's City Lord looked at Qin Nianmin's head and asked with a frown.
The new guard commander said respectfully, "It's hard to guess the evil intentions of the unruly people … …"
"A mortal must have something to ask for in this world. Not for wealth, but for fame! "Yue City's City Lord sneered," He's just like his old man, asking for a virtuous name. I'll let him be innocent in life and nameless in death! "
He closed the brocade box and said angrily, "Qin Nianmin, this thief, looks kind on the surface, but he's vicious on the inside. His heart is evil, unforgivable! He secretly colluded with the evil people and ruined the City Lord's plan, causing the plague! Old Mister Qin was angered to death by him. "
The more he spoke, the angrier he got. It was as if this was already the truth. He slapped the table and said, "Send this thief's head to every corner of the city! To serve as a warning to others! "
"This bastard is so hateful!" The new commander of the bodyguards showed that he was stronger than his predecessor. He was so angry that his teeth itched. People were even worried that he would eat Qin Nianmin's head out of anger.
… …
Qin Nianmin's head began to spread throughout the city in the morning along with the announcement of his crimes. At such a crucial time to fight against the plague, it had to be said that Yue City's City Lord was indeed a genius to be able to transfer manpower to do such a thing.
Buddhists believed in karma. As the saying goes, "What goes around comes around."
He did not know if it was retribution or not. At the very least, Yue City's City Lord himself felt that way for a moment.
Because he had started spreading rumors about Qin Nianmin in the morning, he received a piece of news that made him tremble in fear in the afternoon.
The people who were responsible for burying Li Yang and the two Transcendent constables … were all infected with the plague.
Among them, there was a Transcendent cultivator.
Moreover, this Transcendent cultivator had died in a short six hours after the outbreak!
It was worse than the reaction of ordinary people after being infected by the plague.
If it was said that the deaths of Li Yang and the other two could have been caused by someone using sorcery, or they could have been infected by the plague after death.
Then, the latest Transcendent cultivator who died of the disease was undoubtedly proof that the plague that was wreaking havoc in Yang Country had completed its advancement and was beginning to attack Transcendent cultivators.
In other words, the power that could deal with the plague head-on was no longer safe!
This meant that …
This plague might be out of control!
Yue City's City Lord had immediately reported the deaths of Li Yang and the other two to Yang Ting.
However, he did not really believe it himself. After all, it was difficult to prove it alone. And now …
Perhaps it was an illusion, but Yue City's City Lord actually felt that he was a little hot. He could not help but reach out to touch his forehead. However, his hand was cold and covered in cold sweat.
… …
… …
In Qingyang Town, Dugu Xiao prepared a coffin at the last minute and hurriedly buried Xi Zichu.
However, on the way back, he discovered that the Four Seas Business Alliance's warehouse was being evacuated with bags of various sizes. He hurriedly rushed over to report this to Jiang Wang.
At such a crucial moment in the battle against the plague, Jiang Wang naturally could not allow them to leave.
When he arrived at the scene, Fang Qiang was blocking the Four Seas Business Alliance's guards, not allowing them to leave. If not for the Four Seas Business Alliance's reputation, he would have already attacked.
The moment he saw Jiang Wang approaching, the bald guard commander immediately shouted, "Sir, young master, Lord Jiang! Please let us go. We did not touch any of the supplies in the warehouse. We brought our own things! "
Seeing that this group of people did not want to cause trouble, Jiang Wang did not attack immediately. He asked directly, "Why are you suddenly leaving? Isn't it a pleasant cooperation? "
"This …" The bald guard commander of the Four Seas Business Alliance hesitated for a moment, then said, "We are homesick and really want to go back!"
"If you are so homesick, why did you come out in the first place? I have already discussed this with your Manager Qian. The town is so short on manpower now, do you want me to send someone else to look after the warehouse? "Jiang Wang said slowly," If you don't tell the truth, I'm afraid you won't be able to leave. "
The bald man looked left and right, then gritted his teeth and said to Jiang Wang, "Lord Jiang, let me tell you something, please don't spread it. This is top secret information! I heard that the plague in Yang Country has mutated. Now, it not only infects ordinary people, but also supernatural cultivators! You should leave quickly, if you don't, you won't be able to leave! "
When he said this, Dugu Xiao's face turned pale with fright.
Even Fang Qiang could not help but look left and right, keeping a distance from the others.
"Who did you hear this from?" Jiang Wang frowned. "Since this is confidential, why are the security measures so poor?"
The bald man knew that he would not be able to leave if he did not tell the truth, and there was no chance of success if he tried to force his way out.
Therefore, he leaned closer and whispered, "I have a good brother who is now working for Lord Qian. Originally, this information was not allowed to spread … Please don't betray him."
Seeing that he was telling the truth, Jiang Wang's frown deepened. "Where is Manager Qian now?"
"To be honest … I'm afraid Manager Qian has returned to Qi by now."
He did not even want to earn a large sum of money and ran back to Qi!
As one of the largest merchant guilds in Qi, the Four Seas Business Alliance was undoubtedly well-informed.
Jiang Wang knew that this was not a lie.
Especially when he personally felt the plague in his body and saw the Plague Bell shatter in front of his eyes …
Could it be that this epidemic poison could really evolve? Not just through the Plague Bell's catalysis during battle?
Could this be the White Bone Sect's real trump card?
If even supernatural cultivators could not withstand this plague, then it was not just a matter of one city or one county.
It was not just a matter of Yang Country!
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