The wooden statue of the mountain god was respectfully placed back in the center as a temporary shrine.
Time passed little by little.
The golden light still firmly enveloped the dilapidated temple, isolating it from the aura of death outside.
Finally, with everyone working together, a small mountain god temple, though simple, was barely completed.
Many people were so exhausted that they collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.
Sweat soaked their tattered clothes, and their faces and bodies were covered in mud.
But on everyone's face was a relieved, heartfelt smile.
This is more than just a temple.
This is their hope, their reason for living!
Just then.
"Chirp chirp!"
A few clear and melodious birdsongs rang out.
Everyone looked up in confusion.
Several small birds, all blue and with light-feathered wings, appeared under the eaves of the newly repaired temple.
They circled and danced joyfully around the small wooden sculpture of the mountain god, casting soft, bluish light.
The halo of light fell on the exhausted disaster victims, bringing a cool and comfortable feeling, as if even their physical pain was alleviated.
Upon seeing this, Liang Shu, who was in the lead, finally smiled.
The messenger sent by the Mountain Goddess has arrived!
These are blue-grass birds that can ward off plagues!
When the birds arrive, disasters and epidemics will cease!
With these birds, even if they don't have enough medicine or manpower, they can save more victims of the plague!
“Fairy Maiden, this is…” an old man asked tremblingly.
"Our help has arrived! These divine birds sent by the Mountain Goddess can help you drive away the plague!" Liang Shu smiled gently.
A blue-feathered bird flew onto her and looked at the crowd with curiosity.
Thump thump!
One figure after another knelt down and kowtowed in the direction of the statue.
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