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Chapter 19 The water source is polluted again, and feelings deepen.

The water source is polluted again, and feelings deepen.

Su Yunlan's heart sank suddenly, and a chill ran from the soles of her feet straight to her head.

This water was clearly purified by her own hands, so how could it have an off-odor again?

She put down the water ladle, her brows furrowed, her gaze as sharp as a hawk's.

Seeing that her expression was off, Xiao Yuhan frowned slightly, walked to the bucket, and imitated her, gently scooping up some water with his hand and smelling it lightly.

A faint, fishy stench entered his nostrils, and his originally gentle gaze instantly turned cold, like a blade tempered with ice.

"There is indeed a problem." His tone was low, tinged with anger, as he turned to look at Su Yunlan. "Who did it?"

Su Yunlan did not answer immediately. She carefully examined the bucket again and found that there were some white powder residues at the bottom of the bucket, which emitted a faint fishy smell.

She knew in her heart that someone had deliberately sabotaged this!

"Someone has put something in the water." Su Yunlan's voice was icy. She looked around, her eyes scanning the crowd, trying to find the venomous snake hiding in the shadows.

Amidst the crowd, Doctor Qian feigned innocence, forcing a worried expression as he said, "This... how is this possible? Could it be that Madam Su's purification method was flawed? Otherwise, how could this happen?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a murmur arose from the crowd.

Those who had initially believed in Su Yunlan's medical skills began to waver.

"Yes, the water was fine before, how come it suddenly has a problem again?"

"Could it be that her method is wrong?"

"I knew it! How could a woman be more skilled than Doctor Qian!"

Hearing these questioning voices, Su Yunlan was filled with rage, an unnamed fire burning in her chest.

She sneered, her gaze sharp as a knife, fixed on Doctor Qian. "Doctor Qian, stop pretending. The stuff in this water was clearly added by someone. You dare say it has nothing to do with you?"

Doctor Qian's face changed, and he hurriedly waved his hands, "Madam Su, don't talk nonsense! I didn't do anything!"

"Heh, whether you did it or not, you know best in your heart." Su Yunlan didn't want to argue with him anymore. She knew that the most important thing now was to find the real culprit and stabilize people's hearts.

Seeing this, Hunter Chen also stood up to speak for Su Yunlan, "I believe in Madam Su! She has saved so many lives before, she would never lie about something like this!"

The crowd began to split, with some believing Su Yunlan and others being misled by Qian Langzhong's sweet talk, resulting in a stalemate.

Seeing this, Magistrate Wu also came over. He said in a sinister tone, "Madam Su, you'd better give everyone an explanation, otherwise, if this epidemic breaks out again, you won't be able to bear the consequences!"

Su Yunlan glanced at him coldly, her anger growing even stronger. These people were truly in cahoots, a den of snakes and rats.

Seeing the anger in Su Yunlan's eyes, Xiao Yuhan walked to her side, silently squeezed her hand, and offered her silent support.

Su Yunlan took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

Ignoring the surrounding chatter, she walked back to the bucket, squatted down, and carefully examined the white powder at the bottom of the bucket.

Su Yunlan squatted beside the bucket, her fingers gently touching the white powder at the bottom of the bucket, feeling the texture of the fine particles.

She stood up, turned to face the crowd, her gaze piercing as she stared directly at Doctor Qian.

"Doctor Qian, do you think that I, a woman who has just arrived here, am unable to see through your tricks?" Su Yunlan's voice was still cold, but it revealed an undeniable firmness.

She picked up a small pinch of white powder and showed it to everyone, saying, "The powder in this water is the dregs of medicine that you doctors often use, but you have maliciously changed it and added toxic ingredients."

The crowd erupted in uproar, with various voices of discussion rising and falling.

Some were shocked, some were angry, and some suddenly realized.

"Madam Su, don't make false accusations!" Doctor Qian's face was ashen, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. "I didn't do anything!"

"Whether you've done it or not, you know better than anyone else in your heart." Su Yunlan's tone was calm, but every word was like a sword. "Do you think that you are the only healer here, and that no one else is allowed to surpass you? Or are you afraid that my medical skills will surpass yours, and you will lose your status among the exiles?"

After being exposed, Doctor Qian took a few steps back in a panic, but still tried to explain, "You...you're talking nonsense!"

Hunter Chen stepped forward, indignantly saying, "I believe in Madam Su! This isn't the first time she's saved someone. Stop trying to sow discord among us!"

Xiao Yuhan walked to Su Yunlan's side, held her hand tightly, and gave her unwavering support and comfort.

His gaze was firm, as if telling her that no matter what happened, he would stand by her side.

"Qian Langzhong, your actions today have seriously endangered everyone's health." Su Yunlan's voice was as cold as ice. "From now on, you are not allowed to approach medical matters, and you are not allowed to come into contact with water sources. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences."

Finally realizing the seriousness of the situation, Doctor Qian hurriedly nodded and slunk away to the side.

The murmurs among the crowd gradually subsided, and everyone's attention returned to Su Yunlan, with many people showing expressions of admiration.

Su Yunlan took a deep breath, and the anger in her heart gradually subsided.

She glanced at Xiao Yuhan beside her, nodded slightly, and felt grateful for his support and understanding.

"Everyone, the water problem has been solved. Now, we must continue on our journey. We must all help each other and overcome this difficult time together." Su Yunlan's voice was firm and powerful, as if instilling confidence in everyone.

As the crowd gradually dispersed, Su Yunlan felt Xiao Yuhan's grip tighten even more.

She looked up and saw that his eyes were full of concern and heartache.

Xiao Yuhan looked at Su Yunlan with heartache; the weariness and grievance in her eyes tore at his heart.

He pulled her into his arms and held her tightly, as if he wanted to meld her into his own body.

Su Yunlan leaned against his broad chest, listening to his strong heartbeat and feeling the warmth emanating from his body, and her tense nerves finally relaxed.

The afterglow of the setting sun bathed them in a golden halo.

Those around watched this scene silently, their eyes filled with envy.

Hunter Chen nudged his companion with his elbow and said in a low voice, "Look at that young couple, they have such a good relationship!" His companion nodded in agreement, his eyes full of envy.

Even Magistrate Wu, who had previously harbored resentment towards Su Yunlan, couldn't help but sigh at this moment, saying that the fourth young master of the Xiao family was truly blessed.

Doctor Qian stood at the edge of the crowd, watching Su Yunlan being held in Xiao Yuhan's arms. He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, but dared not make a sound.

Su Yunlan stayed in Xiao Yuhan's arms for a while, and her emotions gradually calmed down.

She gently pushed him away, looked up at him, and said with a hint of apology in her eyes, "I'm sorry to have worried you."

Xiao Yuhan smiled gently and reached out to stroke her cheek. "Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about? Seeing you suffer makes my heart ache more than anyone else's."

A faint smile appeared on Su Yunlan's face.

Having solved the water problem, Su Yunlan returned to the makeshift medical tent.

The tent was filled with the strong smell of medicine, and several patients who had not yet recovered lay on straw mats, groaning in pain.

Su Yunlan looked at them, her heart filled with exhaustion and pressure.

She knew that she had a heavy responsibility on her shoulders, and she had to develop new treatments as soon as possible in order to completely control the epidemic.

As night deepened, Su Yunlan sat alone outside the tent, gazing up at the starry sky.

She took out a delicate little wooden box from her bosom and slowly opened it.

"Perhaps..." she murmured to herself.

The moonlight, like water, poured down on Su Yunlan, giving her a silvery glow.

She opened the wooden box in her hand, inside which lay several transparent glass bottles, each containing a pale golden liquid that emitted a faint fragrance.

This was a special potion she brought from her spatial dimension, and she didn't want to use it unless absolutely necessary.

But with the recurring pandemic, she has to make a decision.

The next morning, Su Yunlan distributed the newly developed medicine to the patients.

As soon as the medicine entered the mouth, a cool sensation spread instantly, and the patients who had been groaning in pain gradually quieted down, and their breathing became steady.

Before long, some patients with mild symptoms miraculously stood up and showed long-lost smiles on their faces.

"I'm all better! I feel much better!"

"I'm all better now! Lady Su is truly a miracle doctor!"

Cheers erupted, instantly filling the previously lifeless exile procession with vitality.

People surrounded Su Yunlan, and even Chen the Hunter, who had previously harbored doubts about her, excitedly grasped her hand and thanked her repeatedly.

Looking at the hopeful faces, Su Yunlan felt a surge of satisfaction.

She knew that she had finally won the battle against the disease.

Xiao Yuhan stood outside the crowd, looking at Su Yunlan who was surrounded by everyone, his eyes filled with pride and love.

He silently protected her, shielding her from the surrounding noise.

Magistrate Wu's face darkened as he looked at the scene before him.

He originally intended to use this epidemic to strike at Su Yunlan, but unexpectedly she resolved the crisis once again, which instead brought her prestige in the exile team to a new height.

He harbored resentment in his heart, but dared not show it in the slightest.

Doctor Qian hid behind the crowd, watching the spirited Su Yunlan. He had originally thought that he was the only doctor here, but he did not expect that Su Yunlan's medical skills were so superb that they completely outshone him.

He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, his heart filled with resentment.

Just as everyone was immersed in joy, a terrified scream shattered the brief silence.

"Oh no! Feng Xiaohai... Feng Xiaohai is sick again!" A woman carrying the unconscious Feng Xiaohai stumbled over.

Su Yunlan rushed forward to check on him, only to find that Feng's symptoms were completely different from those of the previous epidemic.

His face was pale, his lips were purple, he was convulsing, and he was foaming at the mouth.

Su Yunlan frowned deeply, a sense of foreboding rising in her heart.

She looked up at Xiao Yuhan and said in a heavy voice, "Something's not right..."

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