Fleeing from famine? Not a chance; the divine healer's wife made her fortune.

As the pandemic recedes and a new journey begins, its aftershocks gradually subside.

His gaze was calm and composed, as if he had expected this all along.

Su Yunlan felt a little relieved, but when she looked at the still somewhat weak exiles, her worry was evident.

A deathly silence enveloped the surroundings; fear, like an invisible venomous snake, coiled around everyone's hearts, devouring all the joy of surviving the ordeal.

The Northern Abyss is practically a graveyard for exiles.

Low sobs began to rise from the crowd, and fear spread rapidly like a plague.

Just then, Dr. Qian's shrill voice pierced the oppressive air: "I told you, this illness is getting better too fast! How can an epidemic be cured so quickly? She must have used some kind of evil magic! Maybe she's a witch!" His eyes shot venomously at Su Yunlan, his tone full of malice.

A commotion began to rise in the crowd, and some exiles who had been grateful to Su Yunlan were now filled with suspicion.

They looked at each other, whispered among themselves, and fear and suspicion spread through the crowd.

Hunter Chen retorted gruffly, "Doctor Qian, stop talking nonsense! Lady Su saved all our lives, and you're repaying kindness with enmity!"

"That's right, if it weren't for Madam Su, we would have died long ago!" Feng's child's mother hugged her child tightly, looking at Doctor Qian with wary eyes.

Doctor Qian sneered, "Who knows what kind of evil magic she used? What if she used some forbidden technique to transfer the plague to another place? Then we will all suffer!" He deliberately spoke vaguely, but it hit the deepest fear in some people's hearts.

Su Yunlan stared coldly at Doctor Qian, a glint of cold light flashing in her eyes.

She didn't silently endure it as before; she went straight to Doctor Qian...

Su Yunlan walked steadily, her eyes sharp as knives, staring directly at Doctor Qian.

The aura emanating from her gradually calmed the surrounding noise.

She stood before Doctor Qian, her clear voice ringing out in the silence: "Doctor Qian, you accuse me of using evil magic to cure diseases. Do you have any evidence?"

The physician was intimidated by Su Yunlan's imposing manner and involuntarily took a step back, stammering, "I...I..." He originally wanted to take advantage of the crowd's panic to fish in troubled waters and ruin Su Yunlan's reputation, but he did not expect her to fight back so fiercely.

"Without evidence, this is slander." Su Yunlan's voice became even sharper. "As a doctor, you should know the compassion of a healer, not spread panic and mislead people. Now, I demand that you apologize to me in front of everyone!"

Doctor Qian's face flushed red and then turned pale. He looked around and found that those who had originally supported him were now silent, and some even had contempt in their eyes.

He realized that he had completely miscalculated this time.

Just then, Xiao Yuhan stepped forward, his tall figure blocking Su Yunlan's path. His voice was deep yet intimidating: "Doctor Qian, that's enough. Yunlan saved all of our lives, and you're here spreading rumors and causing trouble. Don't you have any conscience?"

Doctor Qian trembled at Xiao Yuhan's gaze. He dared not argue any further and could only lower his head sheepishly, muttering a few unintelligible apologies before turning and disappearing into the crowd.

His disheveled figure brought a sense of satisfaction to everyone present.

Su Yunlan watched the direction where Doctor Qian left, her eyes showing no emotion.

She turned to face the crowd and said calmly, "The North is harsh and the road ahead is long. We should unite and help each other, rather than be suspicious of one another."

After saying that, she went straight to the wagon loaded with supplies and began to count the remaining medicines and food.

As the sun set, her shadow stretched long, appearing exceptionally resolute in the twilight.

Xiao Yuhan watched her busy figure, and as he looked at Su Yunlan's busy back, the afterglow of the setting sun cast a golden halo on her, making her even more resolute and beautiful.

A warm current surged through him, and an unprecedented sense of peace and satisfaction filled his chest.

He walked to Su Yunlan's side and gently put his arm around her shoulder.

Su Yunlan was slightly taken aback, then relaxed and leaned against him.

Xiao Yuhan's broad chest gave her an unprecedented sense of security, as if all the hardships and difficulties had become insignificant.

The exiles around couldn't help but smile at the sight.

Having survived a life-or-death ordeal, they now appreciate the preciousness of this mutual support even more.

Hunter Chen nudged his companion with his elbow and grinned, "Look at them, Fourth Master and Lady Su are such a loving couple!"

Su Yunlan felt the gazes around her, her cheeks flushed slightly, but she did not break free from Xiao Yuhan's embrace.

She knew that in this perilous environment, they needed each other's support and reliance.

"Yunlan," Xiao Yuhan whispered in her ear, "you've worked hard."

Su Yunlan gently shook her head, "I'm not tired, it's just..." She raised her head, gazing into the distance.

Although the epidemic has been brought under control, the new place of exile—the Northern Abyss—is an even more arduous place.

The climate there is harsh, resources are scarce, and the living conditions are extremely cruel.

Su Yunlan looked at the makeshift medical tent and the dwindling supply of medicinal herbs, her heart filled with worry.

Xiao Yuhan followed her gaze and fell silent.

He knew that Su Yunlan's worries were not unfounded.

He gripped Su Yunlan's hand tightly and said firmly, "Don't worry, I'll always be by your side. We'll face this together."

Su Yunlan grasped his hand in return, feeling the warmth of his palm, which brought her some peace of mind.

She took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing her worries, and turned to the people around her, saying, "Distribute these medicinal herbs to everyone. Everyone should carefully check them to see if they are damp or spoiled."

Everyone responded and got to work.

Watching their busy figures, Su Yunlan suddenly spoke up, "I have some ideas..."

Su Yunlan looked around at everyone, her eyes resolute: "Although this epidemic has passed, we cannot let our guard down. The northern border is bitterly cold, making it easier for diseases to spread. I'd like to share some of the experiences I've accumulated over the past few days with you, hoping they can be of help."

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately gathered around. Su Yunlan started by talking about the most basic hygiene habits, such as how to wash hands, how to keep water sources clean, and how to dispose of excrement.

She explained complex medical knowledge clearly and simply, using easy-to-understand language.

“Take washing your hands for example,” Su Yunlan picked up a clean cloth and demonstrated, “you need to rinse with running water and rub them at least ten times to effectively remove dirt and germs.” As she spoke, she carefully rubbed her hands, a slight rubbing sound coming from between her fingers.

Next, Su Yunlan explained the prevention and treatment methods for some common diseases.

She took out some herbs from her medicine box and explained their effects and uses one by one.

The refreshing aroma of herbs filled the air, bringing a sense of peace to everyone.

"This mugwort can be used for fumigation to prevent colds; this houttuynia cordata can be boiled in water to drink to clear heat and detoxify..." Su Yunlan's voice was clear and powerful, and every word struck the hearts of everyone.

She explained it in great detail, even going so far as to explain how to identify poisonous wild plants.

Everyone listened with great interest, occasionally uttering sounds of admiration.

Hunter Chen listened very attentively, nodding from time to time and taking notes of key points with his rough, calloused hands.

Feng Xiaohai's mother hugged her child tightly, her heart filled with warmth as she recalled Su Yunlan's tireless care for her child when he was sick.

Even those who previously harbored resentment towards Su Yunlan now held her in high esteem.

Having witnessed Su Yunlan's medical skills and compassion firsthand, their previous doubts vanished.

As the sun set, golden sunlight bathed Su Yunlan, as if draping her in a holy glow.

She stood in the center of the crowd, speaking eloquently, like a savior.

At this moment, her prestige among the exiles reached its peak.

As night fell, everyone returned to their tents to rest after a simple dinner.

Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan walked side by side, a cool evening breeze blowing by.

Xiao Yuhan grasped Su Yunlan's hand, the warmth of his palm dispelling the chill of the night.

"Yunlan, you did very well today." Xiao Yuhan's voice was deep and gentle.

Su Yunlan smiled slightly, "I just did what I was supposed to do."

However, just as they were about to return to their tent, a sudden exclamation rang out.

"Something terrible has happened! The supplies... the supplies have been destroyed!"

Su Yunlan and Xiao Yuhan's expressions changed drastically, and they immediately ran towards the place where the supplies were stored.