Zhao Fu already knew. Since he had long learned that Zhou Ming had been buying large quantities of medicine for treating illnesses in the system main city, Zhao Fu understood perfectly well what Gunado meant. Still, he put on a puzzled expression and asked, "Deputy City Lord! What do you need medicine for treating illnesses for? I do happen to have a few bottles of rather good medicinal pills for treating illnesses."
As he spoke, Zhao Fu took out several bottles of medicine and handed them to Gunado.
Gunado hesitated somewhat. More than a thousand Orcs had fallen ill now; a few bottles of medicine would naturally be of little use. But he could not tell Zhao Fu that so many Orcs had fallen sick either.
"It's like this: a village attached to our Orc City has inexplicably been struck by an illness. Their whole bodies burn with fever, yet they break out in cold sweats, and ordinary treatments are ineffective. That's why we're looking for some potent medicine to try."
Gunado made up a lie. As for whether Zhao Fu believed it, that was beyond Gunado's control. In any case, it was best not to let outsiders know this information.
After hearing this, Zhao Fu understood Gunado's intentions as well. He looked shocked as he said, "So many people falling ill together, and with those symptoms too... could it be a plague?"
Gunado's heart skipped a beat. He had long suspected that this might be a plague; he simply had no way to deal with it.
"It may indeed be a plague! I wonder if you have any good medicine that can cure it?" Gunado asked with an unhurried smile.
At this moment, Gunado absolutely could not let Zhao Fu learn about Orc City's current situation. Otherwise, they would