Chapter 521 Taking the Blame
As soon as Wu Yan and the others took action, Ye Wanxi and her companion realized something was wrong.
After confirming the identities of the strange beasts in the pictures, they immediately informed Xiao Baihui.
Less than five seconds later, Xiao Baihui personally made a video call to Feng Tianyu, his face more serious and anxious than ever before: "Is what you're saying true?"
"Is this something you can joke about?"
Xiao Baihui choked. He knew all too well that this was no laughing matter, but the matter was of great importance, and he couldn't help but feel a bit of wishful thinking.
Feng Tianyu's words almost definitively confirmed the truth of the matter.
Xiao Baihui's face turned pale as he recalled the messages Ye Wanxi and the other person had just sent him.
The Classic of Mountains and Seas, Eastern Section Four, mentions: "There is a beast that looks like an ox with a white head, one eye and a snake's tail. Its name is Fei. When it walks on water, the water dries up; when it walks on grass, it dies. When it appears, there will be a great plague in the world."
No wonder those zoologists couldn't figure out what it was after studying it for so long. It was a legendary beast that they had never even seen. It would be a miracle if they could figure it out.
As for why Ye Wanxi and the other two knew, Xiao Baihui rationally ignored the question.
Compared to that, what's more important now is...
"Does this thing really bring a plague as soon as it appears? Are there any omens? Or is there a general area it's located in? What should I do now? Should I temporarily seal off that place?"
Speaking of this, Ye Wanxi's expression also became somewhat solemn. She shook her head and said, "Its appearance was already a sign. As for its range, when did you discover it?"
"It was first discovered and reported three days ago, and the photos I just gave you were taken three days ago. It hasn't appeared since then. So, I'm not sure exactly when this thing came out."
Ye Wanxi and the other person exchanged a glance, not surprised by the result.
Judging from the background in the picture, Fei must have appeared in a very remote place. Such places are often underdeveloped and the equipment is outdated, so it is already quite rare for him to be captured in a photo.
But this also means that Fei may have actually appeared much earlier than three days ago.
If that's really the case...
"You should coordinate medical resources in various places as soon as possible, and make sure they report any problems immediately. At the same time, make preparations in advance to deal with everything. If nothing unexpected happens, this will be a tough battle."
Xiao Baihui's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. The last time Ye Wanxi said something like this was during the tsunami in Beicheng.
That time, thanks to Ye Wanxi's reminder and his persistence, countless lives were saved.
Because of this incident, Xiao Baihui's prestige soared to unprecedented heights, and his authority in many matters was further expanded.
Ye Wanxi believed that what Xiao Baihui had just said might have been difficult for him in the past, but the current Xiao Baihui could definitely do it.
As expected, Xiao Baihui was silent for a moment, then said in a hoarse voice, "I understand. I will arrange this as soon as possible. If, I mean if things really develop in a direction that neither of us wants to see, then time is money. I hope you two can come back as soon as possible and help us."
Although Ye Wanxi and her companion are not doctors, they can do things that ordinary people want to do but cannot, and they might really be able to help in critical moments.
The two did not refuse. When it comes to matters of principle, no one can remain uninvolved. If they could not help, that would be one thing, but if they could, they would not refuse.
Considering the urgency of the situation, the two originally planned to go back and explain to the Shi brothers and the young Taoist priest, and also say goodbye to Wu Chi and the others before leaving, so as not to be implicated and suspected if they suddenly disappeared.
However, to their surprise, as soon as they returned to their lodgings and pretended to come out of the house, they saw a group of people surrounding them outside the courtyard.
When Shi Lang and the other man saw them come out, their eyes lit up slightly, and they said anxiously, "You've finally come out! They locked Yu Yan up and wanted to put us under house arrest."
Ye Wanxi and the other person were both bewildered: "???" They had only been gone for a short while, and now they were being held under house arrest and imprisoned? What important plot had they missed!
"What do you mean, 'locked up'? Why are they locking up the Second Young Master? And...house arrest?" Ye Wanxi glanced at the crowd outside the courtyard. "What are they doing..."
Before he could finish speaking, Wu Chi led a group of people over in a hurried jog.
"Young Clan Leader?"
"Miss Ye, gentlemen, we apologize. There has been a slight change in the village, and we may need you to stay in the courtyard for the next few days and not move around unnecessarily. Of course, please don't be nervous. We mean no harm and just hope you can cooperate."
"The house is fully equipped with everything you need, and meals will be delivered on time three times a day. If you need anything else during this time, you can ask them to deliver it to you. However, you are not allowed to enter or leave this place at will. Otherwise, for the safety of our people, we will have to take some drastic measures."
Shi Lang was furious when he heard this: "This is illegal detention, it's against the law! I'm going to sue you!"
Wu Chi's expression remained unchanged, clearly not taking Shi Lang's threat seriously.
Ye Wanxi felt that something was amiss. If Wu Chi and the others had intended to harm them from the beginning, they wouldn't have waited until now. Something must have happened that they didn't know about.
Wu Chi just said that something had changed, most likely after they left the ancestral hall.
“We naturally trust the young clan leader’s character, but the fact that he suddenly brought people to surround us and then arrested the second young master alone makes us wonder. Since the young clan leader wants us to cooperate, we ask him to explain why we are being held here and why the second young master was arrested.”
When Ye Wanxi asked him this question, Wu Chi didn't know how to answer.
You can't exactly say that a few villagers returned to the village while sick, and unfortunately, their condition worsened these past few days, causing them to vomit blood and look like they're about to die.
At the same time, an earthquake occurred while Shi Yuyan was kneeling in the ancestral hall. The clansmen took the opportunity to pin the blame on you outsiders and demand an explanation from you.
Regardless of whether this matter has anything to do with Ye Wanxi and the others, just from this explanation, even Wu Chi himself felt that the others were too unlucky and pitiful.
Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, Ye Wanxi's eyes flickered slightly, and she tentatively asked, "Young Clan Leader, is it... inconvenient for you to say?"
After a moment's hesitation, Wu Chi truthfully replied, "Several clansmen in the village have suddenly fallen ill with a strange disease, and coincidentally, they have been sick for the past few days..."
Before Wu Chi could finish speaking, the young Taoist priest exploded: "Just because someone in your clan has a strange illness, you think we're the cause? How can you be so unreasonable?"
(End of this chapter)
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