Miao Nanyan pondered, "Village Chief Bai, the most urgent task now is to get the villagers to stop drinking the water from that well."
"The person who poisoned us is truly insidious!" Village Chief Bai nodded solemnly, his expression filled with resentment.
“Yesterday I was at your residence and there was no problem with the food and drink, which means that the well in your residence has not been poisoned.”
"Alright, I'll inform everyone right away and tell them to come to my residence to fetch water."
"Thank you so much, Dr. Miao! You really saved the lives of everyone in the village!" Village Chief Bai bowed deeply in gratitude.
After saying that, Village Chief Bai was about to kneel on the ground.
"No, no, please get up, Village Chief Bai. This is what I should do."
“Village chief, if I may be so bold, the person who poisoned the villagers will likely stay behind to observe their symptoms.”
"This person probably hasn't left yet; he's still observing from the shadows in the village." Miao Nanyan looked around.
She leaned close to Village Chief Bai's ear and whispered, "I suggest we seal off the village gates and find the person behind the poisoning."
"The person who poisoned this place is very likely not from the village; they are a complete stranger."
"The army doctor is right, Gousheng, go and take a few strong men to guard the village entrance. No one is allowed to enter or leave."
"And bring over any unfamiliar faces!" Village Chief Bai ordered the boy behind him.
Peach Blossom Village is not large, and the villagers have lived together for generations. They are very familiar with each other and have all met and greeted each other. If a stranger appears, it must be related to the poisoning.
"Yes, Village Chief." Gou Sheng'er quickly led his men, grabbed their weapons, and headed towards the village entrance.
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