Chapter 34: Decisive Action

Yes, she is Xiao Huang's benefactor; her family saved Xiao Huang's grandfather.

It's like this…

The woman was surprised, and felt even more grateful toward Shen Qingquan.

Xiao Huang is a lifesaving bodhisattva; this young lady also seemed kind, just now giving them food…

"Mother, how did you come to know Miss Shen?"

He was puzzling over it when, suddenly, a scream rang out from afar!

Then a wildly frantic person burst out from somewhere.

"It's the plague! I could never mistake it—this really is the plague! My wife's family was wiped out by this disease, the whole village died! I've seen the symptoms of those who caught the plague, it's exactly like this! We've all contracted the plague; we're doomed! The fever is just a common chill, it's all a lie! This is definitely the plague!"

The word 'plague' sent the crowd into a sudden uproar!

There were already many people around, and when that man shouted, almost everyone in the tent heard him!

Ding Tai's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly told his mother, "Mother, stay here, don't move; I'm going to check!"

He then rushed out!

Ding Tai's mother let out a sigh but didn't stop him; her face turned ashen, "Plague? No way…"

Shen Qingquan glanced at her, "Madam, you stay here with your daughter."

"Miss, you want to go over? No, if it really is the plague, things will be serious…"

She hurriedly pulled her back; Shen Qingquan gave her a quick glance, took out two cotton handkerchiefs and handed them over, "Cover your mouth and nose, prevent trouble before it comes."

Having said that, she headed toward the noisy crowd.

Soon, she spotted Huang Yuanchang in the crowd, who was desperately trying to calm the people.

Ding Tai and that Ding Shu were also there, and many more had gathered around.

"…We've been looking for solutions, and we kept silent to avoid causing panic. Xiao Huang has been treating patients, and today brought many medicinal herbs; you must believe we can get through this."

Ding Shu solemnly urged the agitated crowd.

"Sounds nice! What is the plague? In all these years, we've never heard of anyone surviving it! We're doomed!"

"Yes, back in our Da Xia Chao there was also a plague; so many died, and the authorities had no means at all?"

"I don't want to die! I don't want to die!"

…

Sounds of fear, cries, and wails rang through the surroundings.

When they learned it was the plague, everyone fell into despair! Because they knew what contracting the plague meant!

The crowd descended into chaos; no matter how Ding Shu and the others tried to persuade, they could no longer calm the people.

Shen Qingquan noticed some people's eyes had turned red, perhaps from extreme despair, or perhaps knowing they couldn't escape, and the long‑suppressed emotions finally erupted!

Several sick, robust men with blood‑red eyes lunged toward this side!

Bad!

"Watch out!"

She grabbed Old Huang and Huang Yuanchang in one swift motion, pulling them out of the crowd! Meanwhile, the crowd behind had already started fighting; the afflicted were snarling and roaring, trying to break out of the tent, but Ding Tai and others blocked them.

"What are you doing? Don't act recklessly!"

"We're bound to die anyway! Even if we die, I don't want to die in a place like this!"

"I miss my mother! I want to see her!"

"No! You can't leave here! If you go now, you'll spread the disease to others; once the plague spreads, it truly can't be controlled!"

Ding Tai blocked those people, shouting!

"Everyone's about to die, why bother caring so much? Let go! Otherwise I'll beat you together with them!"

The patients went berserk, trying to break out of the quarantine tent, and the others finally reacted.

"We can't let them leave!"

"Everyone, seal this place off!"

"Kill them! If we kill these people, we'll be safe!"

Someone, unknown, shouted, and the crowd fell silent, then more people shouted as well!

"Exactly! As long as they die, we have no threat!"

"Tie them up, burn them! Slaughter them all!"

The crowd went completely mad!

Overcome by fear,

death, driven mad.

Who isn't afraid of death?

Especially when confronting a plague that even Heaven cannot handle, they were utterly panicked. At this moment, human selfishness, self‑interest, and darkness were laid bare.

Both sides clashed, a melee erupted, screams, shouts, and cries filled the air.

In no time, blood appeared; both sides fought in a tangled mass, eyes reddened. The situation had completely spiraled out of control, and Ding Tai and the others could not stop it.

In the distance.

Bai Yi, clad in a jet‑black cloak, watched the scene silently.

His expression was indifferent, his face expressionless.

"Young master, these people…"

Min Feng stood behind him, unable to bear looking directly.

"Human nature has always been this way."

Fire that doesn't burn you never feels painful.

He fixed his deep gaze on the woman a short distance away, pausing slightly.

He watched her strike like lightning, pulling those two out of the crowd before the riot.

Her reaction was rather quick.

Min Feng sighed, "It seems Xiangcheng is about to fall; this plague has always claimed many lives since ancient times. Unfortunately, to this day no cure has been devised… Young master, our people are searching everywhere for skilled physicians, but the plague spreads far faster than we imagined—young master risking himself, I am truly worried."

Bai Yi gave a faint smile, "There is no god within three feet above one's head; my life, whoever wants it, can take it, as long as they have the skill."

It was a light, carefree remark, yet it seemed as if he had already seen through life and death.

Or perhaps even life and death hold no meaning in his eyes?

Min Feng, helpless, understood why that old master always looked furious when mentioning the young master—truly the young master cared too little for his own health. We subordinates live in constant dread, yet our lord appears carefree and indifferent; we are truly at a loss.

Huh?

At that moment Bai Yi suddenly let out a puzzled sound, then stared ahead with interest.

Following the young master's line of sight, he saw… Miss Shen?

At that moment, Shen Qingquan grabbed Huang Yuanchang and elder Huang, but suddenly saw Ding Tai's mother clutching Millet rushing into the crowd. Shen Qingquan hurriedly said something to the two, then dashed forward!

Ding Tai's head was split open, blood gushing from his scalp; the woman, seeing his wound, rushed over recklessly! Millet, terrified, wailed loudly, and the woman lunged at Ding Tai, "Please, stop beating us! I beg you!"

"Mother! Why are you here?"

"Die!"

But those people were already blood‑shot with rage, brandishing their sticks and swinging down ferociously!

Just as blood was about to be spilled on the spot, a figure flashed in, blocking them!

Shen Qingquan grabbed the wooden staff, her cold eyes flashing like blades, spun and delivered a hard kick that sent the person flying!

"Miss Shen!"

Ding Tai let out a startled cry, Shen Qingquan lifted the fallen Millet and tossed it to him, "Stay away."

She coldly tossed out a line, then vanished like an arrow released from a bow!? This book first released on 17K Novel Network, read the official content immediately!