Chapter 57: Xiao Moting Contracts the Epidemic

"Shennü Daren, an epidemic has broken out in the camp."

Xiao Moting sent the situation over to Bai Wei.

Several people all stood behind him, waiting nervously.

However, Bai Wei did not reply to the message.

"Report! In Zhang Zhao's army, six soldiers infected with the epidemic have already died!"

"In the Northern Frontier Camp, over six hundred more people have been found to be infected with the epidemic and have already been sent to the Fangcang Hospital for isolation."

Everyone's hearts sank upon hearing this.

The speed at which the epidemic was spreading was truly alarming!

It had been less than half a day, yet so many people were already infected, and there were even deaths.

Xiao Dabao was pacing back and forth in a panic, rubbing his hands incessantly.

"Shennü Daren, I beg you, please send a message back quickly."

"If things go on like this, our Northern Frontier Army will all be infected with the epidemic."

Although Qin Zhan was anxious, he was still able to remain rational.

"Shennü Daren will not leave us to fend for ourselves; she must have been delayed by something."

Xiao Moting nodded and said in a deep, stern voice.

"Order the Military Doctor to brew Chinese medicine and have everyone take it! Spray disinfectant in the Fangcang Hospital to prevent infection."

This was an isolation method he had learned from the Health and Epidemic Prevention Manual that Bai Wei had sent.

"Prince, there are only seven Military Doctors left; the rest... have all been infected with the epidemic and sent to the Fangcang Hospital."

"Then have the cooks who haven't been infected help brew medicine and disinfect; all laborers must wear Protective Suits and strictly disinfect."

The military camp was densely populated; once an epidemic occurred, the speed of infection was astonishing, and it would lead to mass deaths!

Even the best Imperial Physicians in the palace were helpless.

They could only isolate as much as possible!

And then, wait for news from Bai Wei.

Time ticked away, second by second...

The epidemic spread through the military camp; every hour, people fell ill and were sent to the Fangcang Hospital.

"Clatter."

The tent flap was lifted, and Han Guiying walked in with anxious, long strides.

"Prince, an epidemic has broken out in the Female Soldier Battalion. Out of 1,400 female soldiers, over 900 have already shown symptoms, suffering from constant fever and chills. If this continues, the female soldiers will be completely wiped out."

"Send the sick female soldiers to the Fangcang Hospital."

The Military Doctor frowned, "Prince, the Fangcang Hospital is already full."

Xiao Moting was stunned.

It had only been half a day, and the 500 Fangcang units were already filled with patients.

"What should we do?" Han Guiying paced back and forth in a panic, "I shouldn't have let them practice archery; the training ground is near Zhang Zhao's camp, the epidemic must have spread from there..."

Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly staggered, her face pale as she fell to the side.

"Senior Sister!" Xiao Moting immediately caught her, instantly feeling that Han Guiying's body was as scorching as a hot coal, and she was shivering slightly.

The Military Doctor was shocked, "General Han has likely also been infected with the epidemic; Prince, please move away quickly!"

Xiao Moting remained calm, handed the unconscious Han Guiying to the Military Doctor, and then let go.

This virulent epidemic was contagious even without direct contact.

Even if Han Guiying hadn't stepped into the tent, it was only a matter of time before everyone in the tent was infected with the epidemic.

Qin Zhan's expression changed drastically, and he immediately ordered the Military Doctor.

"Quickly bring the medicinal soup and have the Prince drink it!"

"The Prince's noble body must not suffer any harm."

"It's useless," Xiao Dabao gritted his teeth, "This is a virulent epidemic; none of us can escape it."

Xiao Moting spoke calmly.

"We still have some time before the onset of symptoms; everyone stay in the tent, don't go anywhere, and wait for the Goddess's news."

For him, Qin Zhan, Xiao Dabao, and the others, it was only a matter of time before they fell ill.

The only hope now lay with Bai Wei.

"Oh my, these are all Alpine Horses from the Daliang Kingdom!"

"I never expected that in my lifetime, I would actually be able to see the extinct Alpine Horse with my own eyes!"

"And there are so many of them!"

At the Farm.

A thin, elderly man with graying hair, wearing a Zhongshan suit, was excitedly examining the horses in the grove.

He held a magnifying glass, almost pressing it against the horse's rump.

Bai Wei stood to the side, looking nervous.

"Director Qin, please stand a little further back, be careful not to get kicked by the horses."

Professor Ye laughed heartily, "Lao Qin specializes in paleontology; whenever he sees something he's interested in, he's like this! Don't mind him!"

Bai Wei quickly grabbed two bottles of water, shoved one into each of their hands, and took the opportunity to pull the two old men back.

Early this morning, Professor Ye and Director Qin had rushed to the Farm to see her Alpine Horses.

She didn't want to bother with them, but the two old men were quite elderly; if they were to have an accident, she really wouldn't know how to answer for it.

Bai Wei did not know why, but she kept feeling her eyelid twitch, as if something were about to happen.

She wanted to go check the Wardrobe, but as soon as the two elders saw these horses, it was as if their feet had taken root, and they would not leave.

Bai Wei felt uneasy and looked up toward the direction of the Recreational Vehicle.

The Jade Pendant she wore on her body had also been slightly heating up just now; she wondered if something had happened on Xiao Moting's side.

Seeing Museum Curator Qin take out a sketchbook, sit down on the threshing floor, and enthusiastically prepare to draw portraits of the horses, he even spoke while doing so.

"Wait a moment, I am going to inspect the environment around this Farm."

Bai Wei blinked her eyes instantly!

That would not do!

Drawing would take a long time, and with the inspection of the environment on top of that, she feared it would not settle down until evening, and she was in a hurry to find Xiao Moting.

In a flash of inspiration, she reached out and pointed into the peach orchard.

"Museum Curator Qin, there is another Fierce-Maned Blood-Sweating Horse over there; would you like to go take a look?"

"What? A Fierce-Maned Blood-Sweating Horse?" Museum Curator Qin stood up all at once, his eyes shining, "Old Ye, why didn't you tell me about this?"

As he spoke, he immediately took his sketchbook and ducked into the peach orchard.

Professor Ye was afraid he might fall, so he hurriedly followed.

Seeing the two elders disappear into the small grove, Bai Wei finally heaved a sigh of relief.

She hurriedly called Chen Ming over, asked him to accompany the two elders, and then quickly jumped into the Recreational Vehicle and pulled open the Wardrobe.

Suddenly!

Bai Wei saw the dense handwriting on the Wardrobe.

"Shennü Daren, a plague has suddenly broken out in the Northern Frontier Camp. Mo Ting wishes to ask if you have any countermeasures?"

"The plague is spreading too fast; thousands have already been infected, and the makeshift hospital is full."

"More than half of the female soldiers are infected. I, Xiao Dabao, and Qin Zhan... have all likely caught the plague. I do not know when the symptoms will appear."

Bai Wei's pupils constricted!

No wonder she had felt uneasy all morning; something had indeed happened in Beijiang!

She had only gone one day without contacting Xiao Moting, and the plague had already infected so many people.

Moreover, even Xiao Moting had caught the plague.

Bai Wei immediately left a message.

"Xiao Moting, how does your body feel right now?"

"Have the Military Doctor's diagnosis results come out? Tell me the symptoms?"

After she finished writing a few lines, she shook her head again.

No!

Judging by Xiao Moting's tone, this plague was more severe than she had imagined!

She had to let her consciousness go over and take a look!

So hot!

Xiao Moting sat on a chair, his sword-like brows tightly furrowed, his cheeks flushed red.

The plague was taking effect within his body.

He now felt burning hot all over, his head dizzy and heavy.

Yet just a moment ago, he had felt so cold he was shivering, as if his entire person had fallen into an ice cellar.