Chapter 517: The Winner in the Mantis Catching the Cicada
Yu Lingye narrowed his eyes.
After learning that thick fog has hallucinogenic effects, he also had this guess.
Xie Yingmian continued, "The gray-white mist left behind gray-white powder."
"The powder's composition resembles gunpowder, but gunpowder on such a large scale cannot be stored safely, nor can it be released through mist, so we can rule out gunpowder as a possible source."
"I still need to analyze the specific ingredients."
"The concentration of poisonous gas in the thick fog isn't high, but it's not low either. It's not easy to form such a large-scale poisonous fog, and it's even more difficult to release the fog in all parts of Shangjing City at the same time."
Yu Lingye pondered for a moment and said, "The thick fog rises from the bottom up, and the concentration decreases as you go higher. This means that the thick fog originates from underground."
"Shangjing has countless underground drainage channels to drain the city's accumulated water and sewage. The sewer system has water inlets throughout Shangjing."
"If it's man-made, the drainage channel is the most suitable place to set off fireworks. Perhaps we can find some clues through investigation."
Xie Yingmian: "Be very careful when investigating."
"According to Fu Mo, the dense fog during the Ghost Festival has persisted for many years. The fact that the person behind this has remained undetected for so long shows that their power cannot be underestimated."
Yu Lingye said in a deep voice: "Not only is their power not to be underestimated, but their purpose is even more intriguing."
Calculate the time.
The former emperor was still in power when the people behind the scenes began to plan.
He was still young at that time and did not know how the late emperor dealt with the first thick fog in the capital.
He only remembered that the Ghost Festival in the imperial palace had never been plagued by thick fog.
The Imperial Astronomical Observatory said that the palace was protected by dragon energy and no demons or monsters could get close, and everyone accepted this statement.
Based on his understanding of the late emperor, he must have sent people to investigate, but no useful information was found.
Moreover, the thick fog only appears on the night of the Ghost Festival.
There was also a rumor among the people that this was the fog of hell. Combined with the theme of the Ghost Festival and the fact that many people had personally experienced the so-called "Night of Ten Thousand Ghosts", this statement was easily accepted by the people.
In addition, there will be thick fog during the Ghost Festival every year thereafter.
Habit becomes nature, the people got used to it, and the emperor got used to it too.
"What do you think their purpose is?" Xie Yingmian thought of the empty streets and the thick fog that made it impossible to see one's hand in front of one's face, took a deep breath, and asked subconsciously.
Yu Lingye pulled Xie Yingmian to sit down: "Haven't you guessed it already?"
Xie Yingmian: "I guessed it, but I just don't dare to believe it."
Yu Lingye: "That's the answer you were thinking of."
"Over twenty years of planning, all for the benefit of a single dynasty." He softly uttered two words, "rebellion."
Xie Yingmian was stunned by the word "rebellion".
It turns out that apart from them and the emperor, there is a third wave of forces hidden.
"This year's Ghost Festival has passed. Does that mean there will be no war this year?"
Yu Lingye: "That's the way it should be."
Xie Yingmian looked into Yu Lingye's eyes: "What do you want to do?"
"The country belongs to the emperor. The people behind the scenes have been planning the Ghost Festival for over 20 years in order to rebel."
"We also have a war with the Emperor."
She was not sure whether Yu Lingye wanted to help the emperor or the person behind the scenes.
Whether helping the emperor or the person behind the scenes, it is like trying to get the skin of a tiger.
She didn't quite agree.
Yu Lingye's lips curled up.
A sharp and clear light flashed in those narrow and long phoenix eyes: "Investigate the person behind the scenes, eliminate the person behind the scenes, and master the method used by the person behind the scenes to release the thick fog during the Ghost Festival, and find an opportunity to use it for me."
Xie Yingmian's eyes lit up.
She patted Yu Lingye's hand and said, "We really are in sync. I think so too."
The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it.
The yellow bird has never been a winner in life.
The real winner is the "witness" who controls all this.
"Aye, I have a plan," Xie Yingmian said, "We can openly repair the plank road and secretly attack Chencang."
Yu Lingye waited for Xie Yingmian to continue.
Xie Yingmian: "Well, let's split into two groups."
"You are secretly responsible for investigating Shangjing's sewer system. The Ghost Festival just passed, and Shangjing's sewer system is extremely extensive. They won't be able to clean up the mess in a short time. We should be able to find a lot of clues."
"I'm responsible for fishing in the open."
"I've posted a notice at the affordable clinic: From today onwards, anyone affected by the dense fog during the Ghost Festival will be treated free of charge at the affordable clinic. Both consultations and medication are free."
"As long as enough people come to me for treatment, the person behind the scenes will be alerted."
"The person behind the scenes should make some moves, and we can use this to identify the person behind the scenes."
Yu Lingye frowned: "You will be in danger."
Xie Yingmian shook his head: "I think exactly the opposite."
"The poisonous fog during the Ghost Festival has been around for a long time, and people have long been accustomed to avoiding it."
"Not many people in Shangjing City have been affected by the poisonous fog. The person behind the scenes can't be sure whether I have discovered the secret of the poisonous fog."
"As long as the person behind this has any brains, they won't attack me without knowing for sure."
"Because, if you attack me, it would be like revealing your identity."
"Of course, the person behind the scenes won't let it go. I suspect they'll most likely test me in some way. This is our chance."
Yu Lingye was still worried about Xie Yingmian.
Xie Yingmian smiled and said, "What are you worried about me?"
"When I didn't have Sui Sui and couldn't fully utilize the empty stone space, I never suffered any loss."
"Now that I have Sui Sui and the empty stone space, it's even less likely that I'll suffer a loss."
Yu Lingye also laughed: "That's true."
"No matter what, it's better to be careful."
Xie Yingmian: "You too."
"I will prepare the antidote as quickly as possible. Everyone investigating the sewer system, please wear the antidote and protective masks. Be careful."
By the time Xie Yingmian finished making the pills, it was already dawn.
After the sun came out, the thick fog gradually dissipated, leaving only a pungent and unpleasant smell.
It will take half a month for the smell to completely dissipate.
When Yu Lingye started to investigate Shangjing's drainage system, Xie Yingmian also took action.
Affordable medical clinics put up signs offering free treatment to people affected by the thick fog.
The news spread at an extremely fast speed.
Soon, a long line formed in front of the affordable medical clinic.
The team was endless, with men, women, young and old, and at least four or five hundred people.
"Director," an old doctor complained to Xie Yingmian, "I took a quick look and found that only a very small number of people in line were affected by the thick fog. Most of them were here to get free treatment."
"They insisted they were affected by the thick fog and were rude to us. The symptoms of being affected by the thick fog are similar to those of ordinary people and are difficult to distinguish. We can diagnose by taking their pulses, but if we did that, with so many people, we would be exhausted and unable to finish checking them all."
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