Water-Avoiding Pearl

[You're talking nonsense!]

[With me, the champion of justice Qiaoqiao, here, you can forget about crying wolf!]

Qiaoqiao took Wen Zhi's arm and winked at her.

[Third Senior Sister, forget about these trivial matters, your chance to make a name for yourself has arrived!]

Wen Zhi: Pfft.

Her heart, which was full of worries, was made to laugh by Qiaoqiao's words.

However, judging from what my junior sister said, it seems she knows the source of the epidemic?

What does it mean when a thief cries "Stop thief!"?

She glanced at Liu Xiu and Glazed Sea's group, her expression gradually darkening.

Liu Xiu...

Xiao Tingyu was still immersed in philosophical contemplation about "if Hall Master Liu and Elder Bing each have lovers outside, then who cheated on whom?" and almost tripped over a pebble on the roadside.

[I've got it!]

The second senior sister had just steadied herself when she heard Qiaoqiao's heartfelt voice ring out.

[I've got a way to expose that scumbag!] Her eyes sparkled as she stared at Xiao Tingyu, her expression adorable. [That's a great idea! Why didn't I think of that?]

Upon being looked at like that, Xiao Tingyu immediately forgot all about gossip and gossip.

She thought to herself, "Help! How can my junior sister be so cute!"

Chapter 29 Water-Avoiding Pearl

The gates of Envy Fish City were tightly shut, and not a single pedestrian could be seen on the streets. Occasionally, a few disciples from the Profound Heaven Sect and Glazed Sea could be seen patrolling. The once bustling city was now desolate. After walking for a while, Shen Ji looked around and said, "Since there is an epidemic, why not set up a Spirit Purification Formation to cleanse it?"

The Spirit Purification Formation provides a continuous supply of spiritual Spiritual Qi, purifying and eliminating impurities, and can to some extent curb the spread of disease. Generally, in such situations, cultivators would choose to set up the Spirit Purification Formation immediately. I've heard there are quite a few medical cultivators in the city, so why aren't they even setting up Spirit Gathering Formation?

Liu Xiu said, "The source of the epidemic has not yet been identified. Setting up an array rashly could backfire and be used against us. It's normal that you, as a sword cultivator, are unaware of this situation."

"The Spirit Purification Formation cannot be used in just any situation."

He appeared mild-mannered, but there was a hint of brooking no dissent. He still remembered how Immortal Venerable Wanghan had shown no respect whatsoever back in Flying Kite City.

Liu Xiu had absolutely no good feelings towards Wen Zhi and her fellow disciples, especially Qiaoqiao.

He turned his head and met Qiaoqiao's gaze. The little girl looked at him with clear eyes. "Hall Master Liu, this place is so close to the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion, why don't we see anyone from the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion here? Instead, it's the Profound Heaven Sect and the Glazed Sea that are busy here?"

Liu Xiu said, "I, the Hall Master, have come here on behalf of the Elder of the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion. Everyone knows that the Profound Heaven Sect is renowned throughout the world for its unparalleled expertise in both medicine and alchemy. The Heavenly Secrets Pavilion's ability to handle such matters may not be comparable to that of our Profound Heaven Sect. As for the people of the Glazed Sea— "

The Holy Maiden said, "We came to participate in the sect competition and passed through this place. We discovered an epidemic, so we stayed in the city temporarily. We also wanted to do our part in this matter."

So, the people from the Profound Heaven Sect were invited by the Heavenly Secrets Pavilion to treat the plague, while the people from the Glazed Sea decided to stay and help as they were passing through. It sounds reasonable, but something still feels off.

As we walked towards the makeshift medical tent, before we even got close, we heard a series of cries of pain. Upon entering, we saw many people lying in the tent, men, women, and children.

These people had horrifying sores on their faces, red welts covering half their faces. Not only did they look frightening, but the burning pain was unbearable, as if their faces were constantly being roasted by fire. These people lay on the ground, their bodies convulsing and trembling. The cries of children and the muffled cries of the elderly mingled together, making one feel heavy-hearted.

Wen Zhi's expression changed, and she anxiously stepped forward.

"Don't come any closer." Saintess Liu Yu stopped her. "This plague can also be transmitted to cultivators. Without Water-Avoiding Pearl, you must not approach rashly."

Wen Zhi then noticed that the row of medical tents nearby were all shrouded in a layer of light blue barrier. This was a technique of the Glazed Sea. They had gathered the infected people together and used the barrier to prevent the spread of the disease.

However, the source of the epidemic has not yet been found. Despite the city's gates being tightly closed, the number of infected people continues to increase, and it seems that no cure has yet been found for these people trapped within the barrier.

The situation in Envy Fish City was more serious than they had imagined.

The Water-Avoiding Pearl mentioned by the saintess is a Law Artifact unique to the Glazed Sea, equivalent to a water shield that is impervious to all poisons.

Wen Zhi said, "May I ask the Holy Maiden to lend me the Water-Avoiding Pearl so that I can treat these people?"

Before Liu Yu could speak, Elder Bing coldly said, "The Water-Avoiding Pearl is Law Artifact of the Glazed Sea. How can it be lent to outsiders? With so many senior medical cultivators here, a mere disciple like you shouldn't waste your time."

Wen Zhi frowned. At a time like this, wouldn't more help mean more hope?

This elder of the Glazed Sea is far too cold-hearted.

Liu Xiu said from the side, "A-Zhi, you must be tired from your journey. Why don't you go into the inn and rest? I'll tell you more about the patient's condition later."

Elder Bing glanced coldly in their direction before leaving with the Holy Maiden.

The group entered the inn first. It was the only inn still open in the city, specifically for these cultivators to rest. Back when the epidemic broke out, the innkeeper had taken his family back to his hometown, leaving only a waiter and a cook to barely keep the inn afloat.

These cultivators had long since Grain Avoidance, so they didn't need to cook or fetch water. The waiter was filled with admiration for the immortal master and was extremely attentive to the cultivators, hoping that he could receive the immortal master's guidance and embark on the path to immortality.

He led them up to the second floor, saying, "With all the immortals here, I believe the plague in Envy Fish City can surely be resolved."

Like the soldiers guarding the city gate, he had complete trust in the monks, believing they could definitely solve the problem.