Both worlds are like dreams

Lu Wenxuan asked everyone to rest, and then rearranged the people to guard around the camp so that Lin Yu and others could be notified as soon as possible in case of any emergency.

Xue Huang and Gu Qinglan did not return to the general's mansion. Instead, they found a tree near the camp and leaned against it to sleep for a while.

By the afternoon of the next day, the patients woke up one after another.

Lin Yu, Dongfang Cong and others checked their conditions, and then informed Xue Huang that the conditions of most people had stabilized.

"Just keep it stable," Xue Huang breathed a sigh of relief, "This way, their chances of survival will increase."

“Although the medicine made from the Earth Fire Lotus has the miraculous effect of reviving the dead, it still takes time to completely cure the disease,” said Lin Yu.

Dongfang Cong said, "The enhanced prescription has improved its efficacy, but if they want to cure this disease, I'm afraid they will have to take decoctions for several months."

Xue Huang nodded. "This disease is a wasting disease and is very easy to relapse. Even if it is cured, it will leave many sequelae. It will probably take a long time for Muhua City to recover."

"We are lucky to be able to save our lives now," Dongfang Cong said, "and the infectiousness of the plague has decreased. I recently checked the pulses of the new patients in the city. They seem to have been infected with the plague for a long time, but have only developed the disease now."

"This means that the virus has been weakened. It will only be a more troublesome disease in the future, rather than a plague that will kill people if it breaks out." Xue Huang said.

Gu Qinglan came over at this time. He had been to Lu Wenxuan's tent early in the morning. It seemed that Lu Wenxuan's condition was not very good.

"What happened?" Xue Huang asked.

"Don't worry, General Lu is just too tired. Ever since the soldiers fell ill, he has insisted on staying here and doing everything himself. Coupled with his illness, he is a little overwhelmed."

"I'll go take a look." Dongfang Cong said. After that, he left the place, took two steps, and came back to pull Lin Yu away.

"Brother Wei has received news that there seems to be new progress in the matter of Tianqi's secret agents."

"Then let's go back and take a look first." Xue Huang said.

In the evening, Xue Huang and Gu Qinglan brought Xu Yao back to the general's mansion. His shoulder injury was still a bit serious, so they let him go back to rest.

Wei Yunzhou seemed to have just returned. Several people gathered in the yard, and Xuehuang poured him a cup of tea.

"Uncle, what did you find out?"

"These four people are spies who have infiltrated Muhua City one after another within this year. Their identities and past experiences are all fake. On the surface, they have no connection with each other, but they have all appeared in the same place."

"Where?" Xue Huang asked.

"Shui Mo Zhai."

Xue Huang looked at him in surprise, "Aunt's Shui Mo Zhai?"

Wei Yunzhou nodded, "They are ordinary people, some are ordinary vendors in the market, and some are ordinary shop owners. But they go to Shui Mo Zhai to buy paintings every once in a while. However, after searching their homes, no paintings were found."

"Could it be a coincidence?" Xue Huang frowned.

"The paintings sold at Shui Mo Zhai are expensive, and they trade with other countries, so there is a lot of people coming in and out. And because of the relationship between Hua Yu and Lu Wenxuan, the inspections are much more relaxed, so it is indeed an easy place to hide. Before the city was closed, these four people appeared in Shui Mo Zhai almost one after another, but did not buy any paintings. Afterwards, they all gathered at the city gate and tried to sneak out of the city."

Gu Qinglan said, "Brother Wei, do you think they got instructions from Shui Mo Zhai to leave the city?"

Wei Yunzhou nodded. "When the plague first appeared, Muhua City had already ordered strict checks on people entering and leaving the city. During that period, almost all foreign merchants had left the city. It was not until the disease became serious and a large number of people died in the city that Lu Wenxuan ordered the city to be closed. They realized the seriousness of the situation, so they wanted to leave the city."

Gu Qinglan seemed to be thinking about something. "The sudden closure of Muhua City will definitely attract the attention of other countries, but the real situation may not be known, so Tianqi's spies will definitely find a way to pass the news back. But even if the news can reach Tianqi, the plague in the city is so serious that Tianqi will not send troops to attack the city at this time. And when the plague in the city is lifted, they will miss the opportunity, so it seems that it is meaningless for them to risk leaving the city."

"So," Xue Huang said, "the four people leaving the city was just a cover. The real mastermind is still lurking here. He is waiting for the plague to end and confirm that Muhua City has been severely damaged."

"This man has great patience and courage. He is still lurking in the city at such a dangerous moment." Gu Qinglan said.

Wei Yunzhou's expression was stern. "I'm more curious about who this person is."

"Since the message was delivered through paintings, this person is most likely a skilled painter, or someone who has access to paintings."

"There are a total of six painters in Shuimo Zhai. There is no flaw in their identities and backgrounds, but they are all under the surveillance of Shanhe Gate, including the entire Shuimo Zhai." Wei Yunzhou said.

Xue Huang had to admire Wei Yunzhou. In such a short time, he had almost locked onto the target. Now he just had to wait for the person behind the scenes to reveal a flaw. But, did Hua Yu know all this?

Wei Yunzhou looked at Xue Huang's expression and said, "This matter has nothing to do with Hua Yu."

"Of course I won't doubt my aunt, but don't tell her about this for now. She is worried about General Lu's condition now, so let's handle this matter ourselves."

Wei Yunzhou didn't say anything.

"Uncle, have you found out anything about this plague?"

"Not yet." Wei Yunzhou said. "The first people to fall ill have already died. The cause of the disease is hard to find out."

Xue Huang sighed, "Maybe I'm overthinking it."

Wei Yunzhou was silent for a moment, then said, "Not necessarily."

"What do you mean?" Xue Huang was a little confused.

"Don't worry about it. I will find out." After saying that, he stood up and left.

Xue Huang was completely confused. "Why are you keeping it a secret?"

"Don't think too much," Gu Qinglan comforted, "Brother Wei has always been reliable. Maybe he has found some clues, but he is not sure yet."

Xue Huang suddenly thought of something and frowned slightly, "Brother Qinglan, has the identity of my second uncle, the leader of Shanhe Sect, been exposed in the Beiling court?"

Gu Qinglan didn't want her to worry, so he said, "Not yet, don't worry."