Lu Tongtong and the other two turned their heads in unison, and were all stunned when they saw Qin Ze.
Especially Lu Tongtong, she didn't expect to meet the older brother who couldn't use a sword again so soon.
Qin Ze explained his purpose, "I have been entrusted by the Grand Consul to investigate the epidemic, and I am currently conducting interviews."
Upon hearing this, the three immediately gave up their seats.
Qin Ze stepped forward and touched the fat man's forehead; it was burning hot.
However, the person was energetic and not drowsy.
"Cough cough cough~"
"I'm fine."
The fat man tried to sit up, but Qin Ze pressed him back down.
It's clear that the professional team has worked very hard in their training over the past three years, and they have all broken through to level five.
There was a walking stick beside the bed, the very one Qin Ze had given to the fat man.
Golden Divine Markings appeared in Qin Ze's eyes as he carefully examined the area from head to toe.
However, like the other sick soldiers, he didn't see anything unusual about the fat man.
"Relax."
Qin Ze placed his right hand on the fat man's chest, and a flash of golden light appeared in his palm, briefly illuminating the dim tent.
How are you feeling?
Qin Ze withdrew his hand, somewhat disappointed; the fat man still looked sickly.
The fat man replied, "I'm feeling better."
He did feel much lighter, but this was only a temporary positive effect of the divine light.
Qin Ze frowned slightly. The fact that the divine light had no effect indicated that the plague was unrelated to the evil god.
He couldn't help but feel extremely overwhelmed.
He was completely clueless at this moment, and didn't even know where to begin his investigation.
Qin Ze asked, "When did he start getting sick?"
Lu Tongtong was beside her, replied, "This morning."
Huai Xu added, "He was perfectly fine and lively last night, but suddenly collapsed this morning."
Qin Ze then asked, "How frequent have the attacks from the alien beasts been lately?"
Wen Jing said, "Ever since the soldiers started falling ill, the frequency of attacks has been increasing every day."
Qin Ze thought for a moment and asked, "Have you encountered anything strange or unusual these past few days?"
Several people shook their heads.
The fat man lying on the bed said, "The people from the Military Department said a couple of days ago that this plague was probably spread to us by strange beasts."
"A certain mutated bacterium or virus, ineffective against the alien beasts, only affects us."
Huai Xu chimed in, "It was only after that that they started burning the corpses of strange beasts."
"Previously, bodies from different positions were collected and disposed of together; now, bodies must be cremated on the same day."
Qin Ze seemed to be deep in thought.
It's not impossible.
But if it really was spread by a strange beast, why have we been safe all these years, and only now is it happening?
Footsteps sounded outside the door, followed by a soldier poking his head in and asking, "How is the situation?"
"The medical team from Penglai City has arrived. Should we send you back to the city?"
The fat man shook his head decisively. "I'm fine, I can still fight."
Lu Tongtong pouted and said, "No, you have to go back to Penglai City right now."
Wen Jing also said, "You should go back to the rear to recuperate. Come back when you're better."
The fat man patted his chest. "I'm perfectly fine... cough cough cough~"
"Besides, we don't even know what the cause of the illness is yet. Going back to Penglai City would just mean lying in bed the same way, so it's better to stay with you all."
The other three members of the professional team remained silent.
The soldier at the gate urged, "Are you leaving or not?"
The fat man waved his hand. "I'm not leaving, thank you for your trouble."
Upon hearing this, the soldier immediately left for the next tent.
"If you need anything, just come find me. I'll always be here."
After giving a few instructions to the professional team, Qin Ze left the tent.
Stepping outside, he saw the medical team from Penglai City busily at work.
For those with severe conditions, small medical airships were deployed.
But as the fat man just said, what's the point of returning to Penglai City if the cause of the illness hasn't been determined?
Qin Ze asked Miss Sword Case, "What do you think?"
Miss Sword Case replied, "Of course I looked while I was on your back."
Qin Ze rolled his eyes. "I'm asking if you know the origin of this illness."
Miss Sword Case said, "I don't know, I've never encountered this situation before."
The version updates of the Abyss made this former survivor very uncomfortable for a time.
Since arriving in the Abyss, Miss Sword Case has barely spoken, instead constantly looking around.
Qin Ze then took out a communication card and contacted the Saber King.
Do you know anything about what's happening on the front lines?
Lao Dao replied instantly, "I know, and I've already spoken to the Grand Consul."
" The Grand Consul told me not to worry, saying that with your arrival, everything would be taken care of."
"I have high hopes for you. Just let me know if you need anything."
Qin Ze silently put away the communication card. Was this guy treating him like Doraemon or Aladdin's lamp?
Now, he needs a direction for his investigation.
First, the Military Department's conclusion: whether the disease originated from a strange beast.
Qin Ze hesitated for a moment, then used the key to subtly address Daoist Miao.
After deciding to make the deal, the two became friends on the forum.
[ Man in Black: There's something I want to ask you]
[ Daoist Miao: said]
[ Man in Black: Do the beasts carry any germs or viruses? Those that don't harm the beasts but affect martial artists?]
Qin Ze was desperate and decided to try anything.
If this alien friend doesn't know much about alien beasts, he can only post on the forum.
Even doing so anonymously carries enormous risks; Lu Tongtong is very likely to see it.
The coincidence is too much. No sooner had someone gone undercover to investigate the front lines than a related post appeared on the Myriad Races Forum.
Seeing that the other party did not respond for a long time, Qin Ze added another sentence.
[ Man in Black: You know what a virus is, right?]
If Daoist Miao's world has a different technology tree than the Human Race, he might not actually know what a virus is.
[ Daoist Miao: I know. I can tell you definitively that strange beasts are very special life forms, and they do not possess these things.]
[ Man in Black: Are you sure?]
[ Daoist Miao: 100% confirmed. This intelligence will be charged; the settlement will be made together with the flying sword later.]
Qin Ze raised an eyebrow; he was still a money-grubber.
However, dealing with this kind of person can save a lot of trouble; you can simply conduct the transaction directly.
[ Man in Black: Okay]
Qin Ze looked up at the dark horizon.
The Military Department's conclusion was overturned; it had nothing to do with the "Alien Beast Virus."
Boom boom boom--
Suddenly, the sound of cannons boomed from the front lines; the beasts' attack had begun again.
The surrounding soldiers were already used to this; it was part of their daily lives.
Huai Xu then emerged from the tent, hesitated for a moment, and then approached Qin Ze, saying, "Something happened recently... I don't know if it's related to what you're investigating."
Qin Ze's curiosity was piqued. "Go on."
Huai Xu slowly began to speak, "For the past week, every day at dawn, I have heard strange sounds coming from the sky."