Full-Time Magister: The Evil Emperor Descends

Chapter 488 The Choice Between Totem and Hangzhou
Hangzhou, a quarantine zone for the plague.

Under the white tents were rows of hospital beds, and the people on the beds were covered in pustules, which were densely distributed on their arms and cheeks.

Their faces were covered in dark spots, their skin was extremely dry, and they kept asking for water.

However, no matter how much they drank, it could not alleviate their physical pain; instead, it caused the inexplicable fluid oozing from their abscesses to overflow even more.

Cries of anguish echoed throughout the quarantine area; there were elderly people, women, adults, and children...

The adults were consumed by their pain, their eyes filled with fear of this unknown plague. They would occasionally glance at the healing mages walking around, hoping to receive their treatment.

But even those skilled in medicine and medicine were powerless to help at this moment.

The children, innocent and naive, darted between the beds in the isolation ward, unaware of what was about to happen.

Outside the quarantine area, several leading figures in the field of healing sat around a makeshift tent meeting room. What they could do was not to find ways to treat them, but to count down the days to the lives of the infected. They had never felt so helpless.

"Mr. Lu, we only have four days left. After four days, the first batch of infected will all turn into the corpses we saw last time. The total number is..."

A middle-aged man wearing a white coat and hat spoke with a somber expression, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Lu raised his hand, indicating that there was no need to report; he knew better than anyone how many people were in the first batch of infections.

This wasn't what truly unsettled him; what made him feel like the end of the world was the exponential increase in the number of the second and third waves of infected individuals.

The exact number of people involved is impossible to determine, but they are scattered throughout every corner of Hangzhou and are ready to erupt at any moment.

“Mr. Lu, if we can find the source of the plague, we can use it to develop a medicine to resist it. Since everyone knows that this plague originated from the giant snake that once appeared in the bustling city, why don’t we take action immediately?”

A man in white clothes and a hat stood up and asked the crowd.

Just as he finished speaking, Judge Tang Zhong walked into the tent meeting room. Mr. Lu glanced at him but did not say anything.

Because Mr. Deer also knew that it wasn't a demon, but their guardian spirit.

Accompanying Judge Tang Zhong in was Councilor Zhu Meng, whose expression was even more solemn than before, with some anger in his eyes, suggesting that he had just had an argument with the other party.

"Tang Zhong, do you really want to see the entire city of Hangzhou littered with corpses?!"

"If you continue to sit idly by as you are now, your wish will come true, and you will be the sinner of the entire city of Hangzhou!"

"I don't want to deal with any hidden danger strategies now, and I will no longer impose anything on you as a member of parliament. I just want to resolve this epidemic as soon as possible."

In the end, Zhu Meng couldn't help but lower his stance a bit.

Tang Zhong didn't look relaxed either. He also wanted to resolve this matter as soon as possible, but his resolute heart couldn't help but waver a little.

Suddenly, a sentence echoed in his mind, a sentence that Mo Xie had said before.

【If, and I mean if... this was truly the work of the Totem Serpent, would you still continue to protect it?】

Seeing Tang Zhong's dazed expression, Councilor Zhu Meng was about to speak when a palace guard quickly walked in and whispered something in his ear.

"Your Excellency, Mo Xie and Tang Yue have returned."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Meng's expression immediately changed, and he asked excitedly.

Did you bring back the totem beads?

The palace guard was taken aback, then lowered his head and said.

"Your subordinates have failed in their duties; please punish them!"

Zhu Meng's face showed a hint of anger. He had sent out so many palace guards and trainee judges, yet they couldn't subdue those two and had to come back on their own. They were all a bunch of useless trash!
The palace guard lowered his head even further, and only continued speaking after Zhu Meng had calmed down a bit.

"Now that Tang Yue and Mo Xie have returned, what do you think we should do?"

"Bring them here, now!"

Before long, Tang Yue and Mo Xie, who had surrendered, were brought to this quarantine zone. Along the way, the two witnessed too many unbelievable things.

During these past few days of fleeing, I never imagined that the plague had become so severe.

Arriving before the crowd, Zhu Meng sized up the two men, his eyes wide with anger, his chin trembling, and he sneered.

"You two are really something. If I could, I'd execute you right now. Do you need me to show you this hellish scene in the quarantine zone so you'll realize how serious your crimes are?"

Mo Xie remained unmoved by Zhu Meng's words, saying nothing, her gaze sweeping around her, completely ignoring the guy in front of her.

But Tang Yue was different. She bit her lower lip tightly, her mind in turmoil. Everything had happened too suddenly, and the situation had deteriorated too quickly. From taking everyone away to returning, the entire city of Hangzhou was shrouded in disease, and everyone was living in fear.

I have never seen any plague spread so rapidly that it can instantly turn a peaceful and prosperous city into a terrifying zone teeming with germs.

She reached out and handed a large bottle of totem serpent blood to Zhu Meng, saying...

"This is the blood of the totem serpent. If the plague is caused by it, then this bottle of blood will help to resist it."

Zhu Meng waved to the side, and Mr. Lu and several other prominent figures immediately brought the blood to their research lab. They only had three days left; they had to develop a drug to resist the plague.

Then, Zhu Meng looked at Mo Xie and Tang Yue and angrily gave them a command.

"Guards, lock these two up first."

As soon as he finished speaking, a palace guard tried to step forward and escort the two away.

"Hmph, let's see who dares to make a move!"

The next second, Mo Xie's eyes narrowed, and an invisible pressure spread outwards, keeping the palace guards outside.

"Moye, how dare you disobey military orders!"

Seeing Mo Xie openly defy the palace guards, Zhu Meng's face was filled with anger as he pointed at him and roared.

"Let me tell you, don't think you can intimidate me just because of the prestige of the Southern Military Region. As a member of the Trial Council and a former member of the Imperial Court, I'm not afraid. You'd better surrender right now, or the consequences will be severe!"

Tang Yue quickly grabbed Mo Xie's arm and whispered.

"Xiao Xie, calm down."

Then, Mo Xie slowly withdrew his spatial pressure, looked directly at the furious Zhu Meng, and said with a smile.

“Councilor Zhu Meng, we did bring back the blood of the Totem Serpent, which might allow us to develop an antibody. That would be a way to make amends. There’s no need for this.”

"Make amends for past mistakes?"

Upon hearing these words, Zhu Meng seemed to laugh in anger, his chest heaving and his breathing becoming heavy. He retorted with a question.

"If you bring the totem serpent to me now, I might give you a chance to make amends. But can you do that?"

Mo Xie chuckled, shrugged, and said.

"Who knows."

"you……"

Before Zhu Meng could continue his sermon, a man in a Kuomintang uniform strode over, saluted him, and whispered a message in his ear.

The next second, Zhu Meng stared at the military intelligence officer in shock.

"What did you say?!"

When everyone saw Zhu Meng's sudden reaction, they all turned to look at him, wondering what had happened to shock a councilor so much.

"We have just received news from the fortress that the situation is urgent. Please convene a meeting immediately to assist in this raid."

The military intelligence officer looked grave and hurriedly said...

"it is good."

Although Zhu Meng was still somewhat incredulous, he quickly issued the order and nodded.

"I will issue the order immediately."

Seeing Zhu Meng's expression change drastically, Wu Pingjing asked him a question.

"Your Excellency, what has happened?"

"Misfortunes never come singly! Misfortunes never come singly!!!"

Zhu Meng did not answer, but instead looked up at the sky and sighed. He didn't even have time to tidy his beard, which was ruffled by the wind, and his eyes revealed a sense of helplessness.

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