Mo Xie gave Luo Mian, who looked distinctly guilty, a meaningful glance. Then he let out a cold laugh and spoke loudly.
"What you don't know is that the White Demon Eagles came out in full force because of the plague!"
"Plague Claw Rats are the White Demon Eagles' favorite food. The eagles can also turn the diseased blood in those rats into power that strengthens their own bloodlines."
"So once White Demon Eagles smell the blood of Plague Claw Rats, they'll pursue them at any cost. So many people in this city are infected with the plague, and the blood in their bodies has become just like the rats' diseased blood."
"That's why the White Demon Eagles came in such numbers! They see everyone infected in this city as Plague Claw Rats—as a feast and a vital resource for growing stronger!"
Everyone cried out in shock. They could hardly believe that the plague terrorizing Hangzhou and the White Demon Eagle Legion's sudden assault on the city had both been caused by Blood Potions tainted with diseased blood!
At the same time, several high-ranking officials turned meaningful gazes toward Luo Mian.
"Kid, are you saying... the White Demon Eagles attacked us because of the people suffering from the plague?"
Zhu Meng looked dazed as he asked, scarcely able to believe it.
"That's right. Haven't you noticed? The White Demon Eagles were never targeting the West Fortress. When we began moving infected people from everywhere into Hangzhou, the eagles' target became the entire city!"
Mo Xie nodded, his gaze sharpening as he spoke gravely.
Everyone fell silent. The atmosphere grew heavy, and the oppressive feeling lingered in their hearts.
"Ling Ling, go on."
At Mo Xie's words, Leng Lingling nodded and worked at the computer. A chart of people and their