The woman said, "Diseases can spread not only between animals, but also between people who eat infected animals. As the weather gets warmer, the spread of the epidemic will only accelerate, and more people will die."
Three years of drought coupled with an unknown epidemic would be terrifying for any era.
For the Yan state, this was an even greater catastrophe!
Even though Ning Yao was indifferent to the matter, she had to take it to heart at this moment.
As her thoughts returned, Ning Yao looked at the woman not far away.
She ate half a steamed bun bite by bite, and then slowly came to Ning Yao's side.
"If my young master is planning to go to the mountains, I will go with you."
Ning Yao glanced at her twice: "What can you possibly do there?"
The woman said, "I have some knowledge of pharmacology."
Ning Yao raised an eyebrow at her: "Okay, let's go then. Once you've resolved the issue, you should leave as soon as possible. I won't take you with me anymore!"
The woman raised an eyebrow and revealed a faint smile: "My name is Hua Yan. May I ask how you should address me, young master?"
Hua Yan? That does suit her face.
"My surname is Ning."
"Young Master Ning."
The two walked one after the other towards the mountains outside Pingyang City.
...
Where are you from? Where are your family?
“I am from the capital. Before I fled, I made a living in Nanyuan.”
Ning Yao stopped in her tracks, somewhat surprised: "Nanyuan? Then you..."
Hua Yan nodded: "I am the most beautiful courtesan in the South Garden."
Ning Yao continued walking forward: "Hmm, the owner of Nanyuan has a good eye."
Hua Yan pursed her lips: "This servant's virginity is still intact."
Ning Yao's eyes widened instantly: "Why are you telling me this? I didn't ask you. You're a woman, don't you have any shame?!"
Hua Yan was a little sad: "I'm afraid my young master will misunderstand."
Ning Yao was completely taken aback and jumped far away: "What misunderstanding did I have? Don't overthink it!"
"But I am..."
"Shut up! Let's get on with the business!"
…………
The two soon arrived at the foot of the mountain, which is called Pingyang Mountain outside Pingyang County.
The mountain peaks stretch endlessly, forming a majestic appearance.
When looking at Pingyang Mountain from the foot of Pingyang City, you can see the farthest peaks at a glance, and at that time you can feel the lushness of the forest and the vitality of life.
Now that we've reached the foot of the mountain, all we feel is desolation and a deathly stillness.
Without hesitation, the two went straight into the mountains.
Ning Yao learned medicine during the year or so she spent in the palace.
Besides martial arts manuals, the secret realm also gave us a medical book by Shennong.
While practicing martial arts, Ning Yao also learned some medical skills.
I wouldn't call myself an expert, but I can use it.
When she was studying, she focused on some difficult and complicated diseases, including this epidemic that has terrified people throughout the ages.
The medical books of Shennong did not record many types of epidemics, at least not as many as Ning Yao remembered.
However, the fact that medical books record corresponding prescriptions for epidemic diseases is quite remarkable.
As for those unrecorded epidemics, Shennong had a method to determine whether something was an epidemic, which came in handy at this time.
They've been in the mountains for several hours, and they haven't found a single animal carcass, let alone the disease itself.
Ning Yao regretted not picking up a few more earlier.
"Have all the animals in the mountains really run away?" Ning Yao muttered to herself.
Just then, Hua Yan, who was walking ahead, called out, "Found it, my little husband, come quick, there's a rabbit here!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Yao immediately walked over quickly: "Let me see."
Hua Yan made way for Ning Yao, who then squatted down.
The carcass of a rabbit, whose death date is unknown, has long been frozen solid.
Ning Yao examined the rabbit using the identification method left by Shennong and found that it did not have any disease, nor could she determine whether it was any other disease.
She was caught in a dilemma.
Hua Yan continued walking forward. Ning Yao glanced at her out of the corner of her eye and said, "It's getting dark, don't wander off."
Hua Yan's voice came from not far away: "I know, my little husband, don't worry!"
Ning Yao twitched her lips: It seems she really can't change!
Ning Yao casually tossed the rabbit's carcass into the secret realm and caught up with Hua Yan.
The rabbit's corpse entered the secret realm and instantly changed.
Ning Yao noticed the unusual movement in the space and quickly probed her consciousness into it.
A beam of light emanated from the rabbit's body, quickly merging with the secret realm and disappearing, while the rabbit's corpse remained intact in place. The entire process lasted only two seconds.
Ning Yao was shocked: "Why does this rabbit have spiritual energy?"
Because what she just witnessed was exactly the same as what she felt when the secret realm was upgraded!
Was the State of Yan imbued with spiritual energy?
Are there also practitioners?
In an instant, countless questions flooded my mind.
Ning Yao squatted down to check on the rabbit again and found some changes, but not many.
She boldly guessed, "Can we eat this rabbit now?"
If it's edible, then it means that the mass deaths of animals were caused by this spiritual energy!
The fact that people died after eating animals imbued with spiritual energy proves that this spiritual energy cannot be stored in humans or animals.
To eat it is to die!
Ning Yao wanted to quickly verify her idea.
"My little husband? My little husband, why aren't you moving?" Hua Yan's puzzled voice came from beside him.
Ning Yao withdrew her consciousness from the secret realm, and took out the rabbit as she did so.
"It's nothing, what's wrong?"
Hua Yan pointed ahead: "I have found a manor ahead, and there are many animal carcasses around. I was thinking that we could stay here for the night."
Ning Yao's eyes lit up. Perfect timing!
"Where is she? Let's hurry over there!"
"Young master, please come with me."
After walking straight for several dozen meters and making a few turns, the view suddenly opened up ahead.
The first thing you see is a two-meter-wide, very neat avenue, with towering trees on both sides, blending the avenue into the mountain forest.
At the end of the road was a manor hidden in the mountains. As dusk fell, Ning Yao could only sketch out its general appearance.
A heavy wooden door blocked their way.
"The big trees on both sides are made of rosewood, and this door is also made of rosewood. It should have been made by the city lord of Pingyang City."
Ning Yao's first reaction was, "Rosewood! Rare wood! Move it all! Move it all!"
Then she looked at Hua Yan: "Who is the city lord of Pingyang City? Why is he building such a large manor here?"
Hua Yan replied, "When I was still in Nanyuan, the city lord would send people to deliver things every few days, all in boxes made of huanghuali wood. The city lord himself would also occasionally go to Nanyuan. He once promised me that he would redeem me from my servitude and take me to live in his house in Pingyang Mountain. Now that I think about it, it should be here, right?"
Ning Yao clicked her tongue and exclaimed, "Keeping a beauty in a golden house, huh? The city lord really knows how to play the game!"
Hua Yan became somewhat anxious: "I am still innocent!"
have to!
It's my fault for being so sharp-tongued!
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