Saying this, Liu Sandao also found it incredible.
Only those with ulterior motives would act contrary to the situation.
Otherwise, given the current epidemic, there wouldn't be a need to stockpile so much 'Yi Tie Ling'.
"Let's go and see the situation firsthand. If it's truly as you say, we must take precautions early!"
Upon hearing Liu Sandao, Fu Ruhai nodded.
With a spell, the two returned to Sandong City.
This was the place they had set their sights on earlier and would not easily let go.
The situation on the streets had improved considerably. Some people were out and about, and a few supermarkets were open.
The two patrolled the skies above Sandong City for a long time but found nothing.
The number of people with golden halos around their heads had decreased; those with black wedges were also few. Once a halo formed, it took about fifteen days to remove the wedge, fundamentally freeing the soul and preventing it from being snatched away by the Reaper.
That the Reaper did not intervene when life was being taken from its grasp was truly unusual.
The Reaper seemed in no hurry, not sending anyone to vie for the souls that rightfully belonged to him.
Just as they were about to give up, they saw a news report on a giant electronic screen in a shopping plaza:
"The number of cases in Wukui City has recently reached 100. Citizens are urged to take personal protective measures."
"Look! I knew it. How could the Reaper give up on those souls so easily? This must be his doing!"
"Let's go and see!"
Without a moment's delay, Liu Sandao quickly urged Fu Ruhai to head to Wukui City.
The situation in Wukui City had suddenly worsened.
A brief sense of fear gripped the people, but seeing how well Sandong City had been cured, they weren't particularly anxious.
Liu Sandao and Fu Ruhai found Bai Suxiang to understand the current situation. Bai Suxiang relayed all the new information she knew to them.
Surprisingly, in addition to the sudden outbreak in Wukui City, the epidemic had also spread to areas outside of China.
Moreover, those people were taking no measures whatsoever, and some were even reportedly protesting against wearing masks.
"This is suicidal! They're bringing it upon themselves!"
Fu Ruhai exclaimed indignantly after hearing Bai Suxiang.
However, he quickly added, "Who cares? It has nothing to do with us anyway, so why bother!"
"This..." Sudian Novel Network
Liu Sandao snorted and stared at Fu Ruhai.
Logically, immortals shouldn't be so dismissive.
"What are you looking at? They don't even look like me! Am I wrong to say that?"
Fu Ruhai said, sidestepping Liu Sandao's peculiar gaze.
"Well, let's not worry about that for now. We'll focus on the situation in Wukui City."
Liu Sandao changed the subject.
You have to eat one bite at a time, and do things one by one!
The authorities in Wukui City were doing their best to control the spread of the epidemic at the fastest possible speed, but it seemed to be completely uncontrollable.
New cases kept appearing.
As the three were chatting, someone knocked on Bai Suxiang's office door.
"Knock, knock, knock!"
Bai Suxiang's reputation had grown considerably. The authorities had temporarily assigned her a position and provided her with a dedicated office.
"Come in!"
"Hello, Teacher Bai!"
"Hello, hello. What can I do for you?"
Bai Suxiang asked.
Liu Sandao and Fu Ruhai had already turned invisible and stood by, listening quietly to their conversation.
"It's like this, we have a few patients who took 'Yi Tie Ling', but they haven't been getting better. I'd like to consult with you about the reasons."
The female doctor asked.
Bai Suxiang felt a bit flustered, but she calmly said, "Tell me the specific situation!"
With Liu Sandao and Fu Ruhai present, she had a helping hand, which prevented her from being too overwhelmed.
She wasn't a legitimate medical student; she only held this position because of 'Retiree Treasure'.
Honestly, if it weren't for the training, no one would call her "Teacher."
Given her age, the achievements she had made were beyond the imagination of many.
"After using that 'Yi Tie Ling', people's spirits are exceptionally good, much better than with 'Retiree Treasure'."
Hearing this, Bai Suxiang nodded. The other person continued:
"However, after about a week, their spirits become somewhat listless. I can't pinpoint what's wrong, but they just don't feel like normal people."
"What's the difference?"
Bai Suxiang pressed, hoping to understand the situation as much as possible.
"It's just... it's just... Oh, I don't know. They just feel different from normal people, a feeling I can't quite describe!"
The person stammered.
"Ask her where the patients are and take us to see them!"
Liu Sandao reminded.
"How about this, you take me to see them, okay?"
Bai Suxiang said to the person.
"Okay! Follow me!"
The doctor said, getting up and walking out the door.
Bai Suxiang followed, with Liu Sandao and Fu Ruhai close behind.
There were many patients in the hospital, most of whom exuded black energy from their backs, and several had formed wedges.
They were dark, almost gleaming.
"It's here, you see, it's him, him, and him!"
The doctor said, pointing to the bed next to her and two other beds.
Liu Sandao looked and found that all three of them had black wedges on their backs.
"Are these the patients who took 'Yi Tie Ling'?"
"Yes, yes, yes, please take a look!"
After listening, Bai Suxiang fell silent. She pretended to examine the patients while actually waiting for Liu Sandao's findings.
Liu Sandao knew what she meant and sped up his examination of the wedges.
But other than seeing the dark wedges, he found nothing.
"Tell her to try 'Retiree Treasure'!"
"We tried, but they strongly rejected it!"
The doctor stated directly.
Liu Sandao said nothing and directly offered his finger to the wedge.
The wedge initially paid no attention, even tilting its head. Liu Sandao leaned closer, deliberately bringing his finger near the wedge's head.
After a while, the wedge seemed less resistant and was about to open its mouth.
"Whoosh!"
A black smoke hit its head.
The wedge instantly became still and no longer approached Liu Sandao's finger.
"The Reaper, how could it be you?"
Liu Sandao blurted out when he saw the Reaper standing before him.
"Hahaha, why can't it be me? I warn you, don't touch my wedges, or you'll regret it!"
The Reaper said sternly.
"The Reaper, you dare to show up again! We'll take your wretched life!"
Fu Ruhai pointed at the Reaper and questioned.
The Reaper snorted, letting out a cold laugh.
"With you? You'd better go back and train some more!"
The Reaper said contemptuously, his gaze domineeringly fixed on Fu Ruhai.
His eyes, like icy shards, pierced deep into Fu Ruhai's heart.