Those whose thoughts had been exposed by Xie Guangbai lowered their heads again, feeling guilty.
After hearing Xie Guangbai's words, the woman and Old Zhao in the courtyard, although they did not know who the benevolent god the divine doctor was, were convinced by the doctor's words and the medicine he had prepared.
They believed that this miracle doctor was a good person.
"Brother Li, you should leave first. I want the divine doctor to come in and take a look at Old Zhao," the woman said decisively.
After replying "Okay," Old Li bowed respectfully to Xie Guangbai, "Divine Doctor, I'll leave the rest to you."
After saying that, he left first.
However, he didn't go far and returned to the corner, wanting to wait for Xie Guangbai to come out.
Seeing this, the others followed him to the corner; they wanted to see for themselves too.
Then everyone saw Xie Guangbai take out a white cloth-like object from his sleeve and put it on his face.
"Why is the miracle doctor wearing this?" someone asked curiously.
"Yeah, it must be so stuffy to wear this on your face."
"The miracle doctor must have his reasons for doing this. Let's wait for him to come out and ask him."
Just as everyone was discussing this, Old Li suddenly slapped his thigh and said, "I know! Is it possible that the plague enters our bodies through our mouths and noses?"
So, after the miracle doctor sealed his mouth and nose, he wasn't afraid of getting infected anymore?
"Hey, what Old Li said makes sense. When the miracle doctor comes out, I'll have to ask him properly. If it's really possible, I'll make more of these face coverings."
Unlike the bustling alleyway corner, the courtyard was very quiet. The woman stared nervously into Xie Guangbai's eyes, afraid of seeing even a hint of seriousness.
After a long while, Xie Guangbai withdrew his hand and said in a gentle tone.
"Fortunately, your condition is not too serious, and the general medicine is still effective. I will prescribe a new prescription for you to take three times a day. If nothing unexpected happens, you should be fully recovered in seven days."
Upon hearing this, the woman looked at Xie Guangbai with excitement. She quickly stepped forward, as if she wanted to say something, but after thinking for a while, she took a few steps back before speaking.
"Thank you so much, doctor! How much will the consultation fee be for this house call?"
Xie Guangbai smiled faintly and shook his head. "I am a cultivator and do not value material possessions. I am only coming down from the mountain because the benevolent deity is concerned about the people. Therefore, the consultation fee is zero this time."
"ah?"
The woman and Old Zhao looked at Xie Guangbai in surprise. They thought that having the divine doctor treat them personally would definitely cost them a lot of money, but who would have thought that the divine doctor would not ask for a single penny.
The woman looked left and right, trying to find something in her home that she could give to her benefactor. Suddenly, she had a flash of inspiration and asked tentatively.
"Divine Physician, we have no way to repay your great kindness. May we also worship the benevolent deity?"
Xie Guangbai smiled faintly and nodded slightly. "Of course, if there are more believers in the human world, the benevolent god will also sense it."
After speaking with the two men for a while, Xie Guangbai left the courtyard.
"Divine Doctor, you've finally come out!" Shopkeeper Yang said excitedly.
Xie Guangbai nodded lightly, took off the homemade mask from his face, and burned it clean with a tinderbox.
Then, he took out a white homemade mask from his sleeve and put it on his face again.
"I know what you want to say. If none of you want to die, from now on the entire county will be at my disposal."
Manager Yang and the others immediately nodded.
Xie Guangbai rephrased what Xu Jinhuan had arranged in his own words.
"First of all, everyone in the county must take precautions. I have a prescription for prevention here. Have someone make several copies and give them to the doctor in the county."
Have them prepare large quantities, so that everyone can drink two bowls every day.
Manager Yang solemnly accepted the prescription. "Yes, I'll arrange it right away."
Xie Guangbai then pointed to the homemade mask on his face, "This thing was bestowed by the benevolent god, and it can also prevent plagues. I have a few more here. Use this as a mold and make them as soon as possible so that everyone can wear them."
After saying that, he turned to look at Old Li and asked, "Does your county government still have anyone in charge?"
After thinking for a moment, Old Li said, "The county magistrate has gone to his wife's family home, the county assistant has gone home to visit relatives, and the county lieutenant is not here either. Only the judicial officer is still here."
Xie Guangbai nodded, "Then..."
Before he could finish speaking, a burly man with a thick beard ran over.
"Old Li, I heard someone came to the county government office to cause trouble, and you even brought them to Old Zhao's doorstep? Don't you know Old Zhao is sick!"
After the bearded man finished speaking, he looked around at the people, his eyes widening to twice their size. "Manager Yang? Manager Li? Manager Wu? What are you all doing here?"
He suddenly opened his mouth wide and stammered, "So, you're the ones causing trouble at the county government office? How is that possible..."
Shopkeeper Yang walked forward with a smile and patted the not-so-bright judicial officer on the shoulder like a good brother.
"Old You, you don't need to know anything else. Just know that you're the most powerful person in the county right now, and we need your help."
Upon hearing this, the bearded military advisor, You, blinked blankly. "What do you mean? I can't help you break into the county jail."
Manager Yang almost laughed in exasperation at his words, and he helplessly explained the whole story.
Upon hearing this, Military Advisor You immediately became serious. "So, the magistrate and his men all ran away? I knew they weren't any good. When trouble comes, they run faster than rabbits."
After saying that, he turned to Xie Guangbai, cupped his hands in greeting, and said...
“My esteemed doctor, if you have any instructions for me, please feel free to speak up. Heyu County is my birthplace, and I will absolutely not stand idly by.”
Xie Guangbai nodded. "There really is a place where you can help General You. We need you to send some yamen runners from the county government to the slums in the west to set up a medical facility there."
After everything is set up, I will treat seriously ill patients there.
Military Advisor You smiled and agreed. He said earnestly, "Thank you for your help, Divine Doctor. Once this plague is over, I will definitely invite you to drink three large cups of wine together."
Xie Guangbai smiled and shook his head, "Military Advisor You need not thank me. If you want to thank someone, thank the Benevolent God Jin Huan. If it weren't for the Benevolent God, I would still be cultivating in the mountains and would not be venturing into the mortal world."
Military Advisor You had also heard Manager Yang and the others talk about the benevolent god Jin Huan, but he had never believed in ghosts and gods, so he just laughed it off.
"I wonder if I should lead men to completely surround the slums and keep those infected with the plague inside?" Military Advisor You asked after thinking for a moment.
Xie Guangbai shook his head mysteriously and pointed to the sky, "There's no need to trouble Military Advisor You for that. The Benevolent God has already taken action."
"ah?"
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