Mu also followed the little medicine boy's actions and put on a mask, secretly pleased.
Sure enough, kids love to use platitudes!
He remained expressionless and continued to press for answers in a gentle tone.
"Little brother, what exactly is that virus you just mentioned?"
"It sounds rather mysterious."
Upon hearing this, the young medicine boy immediately puffed out his little chest and, like a little teacher, earnestly began to explain.
"Viruses are just tiny, tiny bad things!"
"So small that we can't see it or touch it."
He gestured, his little hands reaching out in the air as if he could actually grab something.
"They float in the air, or stick to things, or they may be hidden in the body of a sick person."
"If we're not careful, we might inhale these viruses or get them on our bodies,"
"They'll cause trouble inside and make us sick!"
"Sometimes it feels like a cold, with fever and cough. Sometimes, it gets worse, like the rash that's getting so many people in Beijing right now!"
The young apprentice's voice was clear and his tone was firm, clearly indicating that he firmly believed in this explanation.
Mu listened, but his brows furrowed even more deeply.
Can't see it? Can't touch it? And it can make people sick?
That's absolutely unbelievable!
He was the prized disciple of the Imperial Medical Academy's chief physician, and had been well-versed in medical books since childhood. He had never heard of such a strange thing in the world!
He could understand if it was the work of evil spirits or miasma.
But this so-called "virus" sounds more like the nonsense of ignorant villagers.
"Little brother." Mu Ye's face held a hint of barely perceptible disdain.
"You speak with such certainty, have you ever seen the virus with your own eyes?"
"In this world, seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving. If it is just hearsay, it is probably hard to convince people."
The young apprentice was momentarily speechless when asked that question.
He had indeed seen them with his own eyes, but only during class, using a special tool called a microscope.
But he immediately became assertive again: "My sisters all saw it too! They wouldn't lie!"
"Besides, wearing a mask can block them out, which proves that they really exist!"
Mu chuckled softly and shook his head.
"Wearing a cloth can actually block it? That's utter nonsense. In my opinion, it's just for peace of mind. And it's such a waste of resources!"
His unyielding and completely disbelieving attitude thoroughly angered the young medicine boy.
How can this person be so stubborn! He's such a snob! I was clearly trying to help him, telling him how to protect himself, but he just wouldn't believe me!
The little medicine boy puffed out his cheeks in anger and slapped his hands together!
"Hmph! You don't believe me, do you?"
"Okay! Come with me!"
"I'll show you what a virus really is today!"
Without saying another word, the young medicine boy grabbed Mu Ye's sleeve and led him to an inconspicuous little side room.
Mu was taken aback, but didn't struggle. He decided to go with the flow and see what they were really up to.
The two moved quickly, avoiding the busy crowd in the courtyard, and quietly slipped into the side room.
The door was gently pushed open, and a smell mixed with wood chips, metal and a few herbs wafted out.
The room was not well-lit, and various strange tools and parts were piled on the shelves against the wall.
Some of the designs were shapes that Mu had never even seen before.
This must be where those people from the desolate mountains tinker with things.
The young apprentice walked familiarly to a wooden table by the window.
On the table sat a strangely shaped metal frame, inlaid with several pieces of exceptionally smooth and translucent glass.
"This is it!"
The young apprentice pointed at the shelf, his tone tinged with pride and mystery.
"This is a microscope made by Sister Zhongyan. It can see very, very small things!"
Microscope? Another word I've never heard of.
Mu Ye was filled with doubts, but he remained calm on the surface and moved closer.
The young apprentice tiptoed, adjusted the position of one of the glass shards, and then began rummaging through the table.
"Let me look for something, I'll show it to you..."
He searched for a long time but couldn't find a suitable sample.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up as he looked at Mu Ye.
"I've got it! Brother, give me your hand!"
Mu was taken aback: "My hand?"
“Yes!” Without further ado, the young medicine boy grabbed Mu Ye’s hand and placed it under the glass shard.
"Don't move!"
The young apprentice adjusted the focus and gestured for Mu to look through the lens on the other side.
Mu lowered his head suspiciously and brought his eyes close to the small peephole.
The next instant, his pupils contracted sharply!
The skin on the back of the hand, which was originally smooth and clean, appeared in an indescribable way under the lens!
The uneven texture was magnified countless times, and between these textures...
There were countless tiny things, invisible to the naked eye, slowly wriggling!
They come in all shapes and sizes; some look like slender worms, while others resemble tiny dots, densely packed all over the surface!
"What, what is this?!"
Mu Ye's face turned deathly pale in an instant, and his stomach churned violently!
His hands were covered in so many insects?!
Mu could even imagine the feeling of those disgusting things crawling on his skin!
Before he arrived, he even ate some delicate pastries!
"vomit……"
A strong feeling of nausea rushed to his throat, and Mu Ye suddenly jumped up and staggered out of the side room!
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