What's wrong with me, a powerful minister, supporting a few female officials?

Chapter 356 Advancement to the Mid-Stage of the Golden Core!

In Xiao Lizhuang's eyes, Su Mo's epidemic prevention manual was not only useful for epidemic prevention, but also a true medical bible!
After watching for a while, Xiao Lizhuang's expression of surprise and doubt grew even stronger.

Finally unable to hold back any longer, he asked, "What you're saying, Lord Su, is that the plague is caused by extremely tiny insects, invisible to the naked eye?"

"Are these insects spread by rats, mosquitoes, etc."

Everyone knows that the most terrifying aspect of an epidemic is its contagiousness.

But no one knows how the disease was transmitted to others.

Most doctors believe it is transmitted through respiration, or explain it as miasma or evil spirits, including Xiao Lizhuang.

This was the first time Xiao Lizhuang had ever seen someone explicitly state that the epidemic was spread through mosquitoes and rodents.

If what Su Mo said is true, then the prevention and control of the epidemic can be targeted and much easier.

Su Mo nodded: "That's true."

"I am currently devising a device that will allow people to see the plague insects with their own eyes once it is completed."

Xiao Lizhuang looked at Su Mo with even more surprise and doubt: "Lord Su also knows the art of weapon forging?"

"Can the magical artifacts crafted by Lord Su reveal sights invisible to the naked eye?"

Su Mo didn't know how to explain it, but in the eyes of people at that time, microscopes were indeed similar to magical artifacts and treasures.

Seeing Su Mo's tacit agreement, Xiao Lizhuang was even more shocked, thinking to herself that although Su Hou was young, he seemed to know everything.

Where did he get such profound knowledge!

She couldn't help but ask again, "Since Lord Su knows the principles of epidemics, does he have a cure?"

Su Mo's heart stirred, and he said in a deep voice, "I do indeed have a remedy for the plague, and it should also be effective against other epidemics."

"But I am also curious, could it be that even with Palace Master Xiao's medical skills, he is unable to cure that plague?"

Xiao Lizhuang explained, "Although the epidemic is difficult, it is not incurable."

"For example, by using magical powers to remove miasma from the sick and administering a formula to nourish the body's vital energy, the disease can be cured."

She paused slightly, then added, "However, the effectiveness of this method is becoming weaker and weaker for some reason."

"Ancient medical books record that the magic of a soul-stabilizing sorcerer can also dispel miasma and evil spirits. Nowadays, only the profound magic of a Golden Elixir sorcerer can achieve this effect!"

As she spoke, Xiao Lizhuang frowned: "But this method is extremely taxing on a healer's magical power. With my current magical power, I can only treat three to five people a day at most. Once the epidemic breaks out on a large scale, I will be almost helpless."

Su Mo's heart skipped a beat.

It sounds like bacteria and viruses have developed "drug resistance"!
It is estimated that the doctors here are accustomed to using spiritual power and internal energy to treat all kinds of difficult and complicated diseases.

As bacteria and viruses endure more stress, they also evolve.

No wonder I caught a cold back when I was at the peak of the Soul-Stabilizing Realm and at the half-step Martial Grandmaster Realm!

However, the fact that viruses and bacteria are resistant to spiritual energy and internal energy does not mean that they are resistant to drugs.

The system said that artemisinin is effective against plague, so it must be true.

Su Mo then informed Xiao Lizhuang of the method for extracting artemisinin.

Xiao Lizhuang was very surprised.

It's unbelievable that the common Artemisia annua can treat so many diseases that doctors find extremely difficult to treat!
She couldn't help but sigh, "If this method is truly effective, Lord Su will have saved countless lives, accumulated immeasurable merit, and become a living Buddha for all families!"

Plagues are the diseases that kill the most humans!

Every time a plague breaks out, thousands, tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of people die!

Even more so, Xiao Lizhuang had read in an ancient book that a small country had been wiped out by a plague.

Of course, if Xiao Lizhuang knew about Su Mo's past life and the case of the Black Death (plague), she would probably be even more shocked and speechless.

Su Mo's ability to prevent the plague is a tremendous merit!
Su Mo said solemnly, "We will need to trouble Palace Master Xiao to conduct a test before we can make a judgment."

"My divination results are correct. Palace Master Xiao, you must be careful to prevent the epidemic from spreading in Guhan County and taking countless lives."

He paused slightly and then said, "This book was hastily written by me, and I am afraid there are errors and omissions. I also hope that Palace Master Xiao can point out the errors and omissions and make corrections and additions."

Xiao Lizhuang said solemnly, "Lizhuang will do her best."

Subsequently, she, like Chi Wulei, began copying medical books.

After Chi Wulei finished copying, he immediately said to Su Mo, "Lord Su, I need to see His Majesty, so I won't disturb you any longer!"

"I will repay this favor later!"

After saying goodbye to Xiao Lizhuang, he hurriedly left.

Xiao Lizhuang stayed at Su Mo's residence to discuss medical techniques with Su Mo.

Xiao Lizhuang was shocked to discover that Su Mo knew absolutely nothing about orthodox medical techniques.

What Su Mo was learning was a completely unfamiliar medical technique, seemingly a self-contained system. Many of its insights, though seemingly absurd, were actually refreshing and inspiring to her.

What shocked Xiao Lizhuang even more was...

Su Mo also proposed a method for treating patients.

He even claimed that he could remove the infected parts of the body, such as those with intestinal abscesses!
Xiao Lizhuang subconsciously retorted, "The human body has five internal organs, none of which can be missing. How can one survive if they are removed!"
But Su Mo's words left her speechless.

Hands and feet are also part of the human body, so why can a person live without hands and feet?
Su Mo then explained that not all parts of the human body are indispensable. Some organs cannot be removed, such as a human head, but some parts can actually be better for the body if removed.

Of course, if An Wu were present, he would definitely have spoken out in rebuttal.

Xiao Lizhuang wasn't An Wu, so she didn't have that personal experience of the pain and didn't know how to refute Su Mo's absurd statement.

The two argued and discussed, and before they knew it, the whole night had passed.

Su Mo increasingly felt that Lin Moyin's view of her master was biased.

In reality, Xiao Lizhuang is very reasonable and polite. She humbly seeks advice from me, and even when we argue, she never says anything hurtful. She is by no means rigid or mean-spirited.

He's much better than that old guy Ip Man Shan.

With Xiao Lizhuang's help in revising and supplementing, Su Mo's epidemic prevention manual is indeed more in line with the situation in this world.

A rooster crowed outside the wall.

Xiao Lizhuang then realized that she had unknowingly spent the whole night discussing academic matters with Su Mo.

She straightened her clothes slightly and said, "I am leaving my makeup to go to the south to test Lord Su's method to prevent and control the epidemic."

"only……"

Her delicate face suddenly flushed slightly: "Li Zhuang's little disciple should also be ready to advance to the Soul Stabilizing Realm."

"Xiaoxiao is the descendant of a former lover. I didn't want her to cultivate the Pure Maiden Profound Yin Technique, but she is gentle on the outside but strong on the inside, and has a strong personality..."

As she spoke, Xiao Lizhuang paused, and finally gritted her teeth and said, "After Lizhuang leaves, I ask Lord Su to keep a close eye on Xiaoxiao and prevent any changes in her cultivation."

Su Mo quickly replied, "But Palace Master Xiao, please rest assured."

"Xiaoxiao is Mo'er's junior sister, and also my junior sister. I will protect her and keep her safe."

Xiao Lizhuang breathed a sigh of relief: "Then I'll have to trouble Marquis Su!"

"Uh……"

She hesitated for a moment, then added, "If possible, Marquis Su, please also take her into your household!"

Su Mo was immediately stunned, not expecting Xiao Lizhuang to be so direct.

However, given the special ability of pure yang energy to dispel yin energy, it seems unlikely that Ning Xiaoxiao will marry someone else.

Su Mo was not one to be pretentious, and immediately nodded solemnly, saying, "Senior, rest assured, I will definitely give Xiaoxiao a title in the future and treat her equally. I will never mistreat her!"

Xiao Lizhuang nodded: "It's getting late, so I'll take my leave now..."

Su Mo quickly said, "Lord Chi will be heading to Tiannan Road today. Palace Master Xiao, please rest at home for a while. There is no need for you to leave."

After a slight hesitation, Su Mo reached into his treasure pouch and took out a jade bottle.

"The journey to Tiannan Road is fraught with danger. I have a Great Heaven-Mending Pill, which Palace Master Xiao may take for self-defense in case of emergency."

"Of course, Palace Master Xiao can also take it to break through his cultivation level."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lizhuang looked at the jade bottle that Su Mo handed her in great surprise and exclaimed, "The Great Heaven-Mending Pill?"

Su Mo explained, "I got it from Ye Wenshan."

"Now that Palace Master Xiao can use it, it is a good use of resources. Palace Master Xiao, please do not refuse."

Xiao Lizhuang's expression suddenly turned strange as she looked at Su Mo suspiciously: "The Great Heaven-Mending Pill is worth a fortune, and it would be very useful for Lord Su, who is at the Divine Realm. Why give it to Lizhuang?" Su Mo smiled: "I feel that improving one's realm is quite easy, and whether or not one takes the Great Heaven-Mending Pill makes little difference."

Xiao Lizhuang was speechless for a moment.

If anyone else had said such boastful words, she would have slapped them across the face and shouted, "What are you doing, a mere cultivator at the Divine Realm, trying to show off in front of me!"

But since these words came from Su Hou, Xiao Lizhuang really didn't know what to say.

She hesitated for a moment, then said, "Even if Marquis Su doesn't need it, Mo Yin..."

Su Mo waved his hand: "Mo'er just advanced to the Returning Aperture Realm, it's still a long way off."

"When the time comes for that advancement again, I will find another elixir to help Mo'er achieve the Golden Core!"

Xiao Lizhuang remained silent for a moment, then gave Su Mo a slight bow and said, "Lizhuang thanks Marquis Su for his generous gift!"

"Li Zhuang will now take the pills to break through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm. Please, Lord Su, prepare a quiet room for Li Zhuang."

Su Mo thought for a moment and said, "Palace Master Xiao can cultivate in the study."

“I will guard the palace master outside to prevent outsiders from interfering.”

Within the Su residence, there is hardly any quiet place, except for the underground vault where the silver is stored, which is relatively peaceful, but it doesn't seem very suitable for cultivation.

Xiao Lizhuang said solemnly, "Thank you for your trouble, Marquis Su! I will repay you in the future!"

……

Lizheng Hall.

The Empress frowned as she looked at Chi Wulei: "What use does Minister Chi have for that alcohol?"

Chi Wulei quickly replied, "Your Majesty."

"Your subject has just paid a visit to Lord Su."

"Lord Su used his divination skills to predict that a plague would break out in Guhan County in ten days, and he bestowed upon me a remedy for the plague, which requires the addition of alcohol."

Upon hearing this, the Empress was startled and sat up abruptly, her eyes flashing with a fierce light as she stared intently at Chi Wulei.

"what?"

"Su Mo actually said that a plague outbreak will occur in Guhan County?"

Chi Wulei said in a deep voice, "I believe that Lord Su has no reason to deceive me."

The Empress narrowed her eyes.

To be honest, even now she still has a hard time figuring out Su Mo's background.

For example, she had never heard Su Mo mention the art of divination.

Such a major event, including the time, place, and type of epidemic, is almost certainly true given Su Mo's personality.

After a moment of contemplation, the Empress slowly asked, "How much alcohol does Minister Chi require?"

Chi Wulei replied, "I do not know either."

Other patients can have others test their drugs, such as when the Empress tested calming incense and alcohol disinfectant.

But patients suffering from the epidemic are really hard to find.

Of course, no one wants to find such a patient with the disease.

The Empress thought for a moment and said, "I will give you ten jars first!"

"If it is insufficient, an urgent message must be sent back to the capital immediately, and I will make arrangements accordingly."

He paused, a cold glint flashing in his eyes: "If the plague really breaks out and cannot be suppressed, you must not be merciful!"

Chi Wulei quickly replied solemnly, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I know what to do!"

The Empress nodded and said solemnly, "There is no time to lose! After receiving the alcohol, Minister Chi should immediately head to Tiannan Road!"

"I have high hopes for Minister Chi, so please do not disappoint me!"

Chi Wulei said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I will certainly live up to your expectations!"

"I have one more request."

Empress: "Speak!"

Chi Wulei: "Lord Su recommended Palace Mistress Xiao Lizhuang to accompany me to Tiannan Road."

"Your Majesty, I request that you grant Xiao Lizhuang the position of Imperial Physician."

The Empress nodded: "Granted!"

After expressing his gratitude, Chi Wulei hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Your Majesty, I believe that Lord Su is wholeheartedly devoted to serving the court and possesses great learning and ability!"

"He is truly a capable ruler!"

The Empress looked at Chi Wulei with slight surprise, then slowly nodded: "It is indeed a blessing for me to have Su Qing's help."

"If there is nothing else, and the situation in Tiannan is urgent, then Minister Chi should set off as soon as possible and not delay."

Chi Wulei: "Your subject takes his leave!"

After Chi Wulei left, Leng Liuxi frowned and pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "Summon Ye Wenshan to an audience!"

Ip Man Shan arrived at the Li Zheng Hall very quickly.

He was naturally puzzled. The palace gates were already closed, so why was the Empress still summoning him to the Lizheng Hall?

The Empress said directly, "Minister Ye is proficient in the art of star observation and divination."

"I wonder what your views are on divination, Lord Ye?"

Ye Wenshan was suddenly stunned.

What does the Empress mean by this? Why is she suddenly asking about divination? Is she going to bring up old grievances?
Or perhaps it's related to the fissure in Tiannandao?

He pondered for a moment before speaking in a deep voice: "In my opinion, the way of divination is to use the hexagrams to sense the secrets of heaven, and to supplement it with the principles of heaven and earth, like the morning glow and evening rain, so as to judge fortune and misfortune and predict the will of heaven."

The Empress asked in a deep voice, "Is the divination accurate?"

Ye Wenshan shook his head and said resolutely, "It absolutely cannot be like that."

The Empress raised an eyebrow: "If someone were to predict that a plague would break out in a certain place in ten days?"

Ye Wenshan was taken aback for a moment, then said without hesitation, "That's absolutely impossible."

"If that's the case, someone must be secretly spreading the disease."

He took a deep breath, a murderous glint flashing in his eyes: "Whoever uttered these words must be a demon, and shall be killed!"

The Empress said quietly, "Su Mo said that in ten days, a plague will break out in Guhan County, Tiannan Road."

Ip Man-shan was dumbfounded!
He hesitated for a moment, then frowned and looked at the Empress: "Is that really what Marquis Su said?"

The Empress nodded: "Exactly!"

Ye Wenshan took a deep breath, his expression instantly turning serious: "Your Majesty must immediately issue an order to seal off Guhan County and prevent the epidemic from spreading!"

The Empress's expression was strange: "Didn't Minister Ye say that the one who uttered these words was a demon and should be killed?"

Ye Wenshan said in a deep voice, "Lord Su's knowledge of astrology far surpasses that of me, and I imagine his knowledge of divination is also as profound!"

"Since Lord Su asserted that a plague outbreak was imminent in Guhan County, he must be right!"

Empress...

How could Ye Wenshan see that Su Lang trusted him even more blindly than he did?

He's known for being stubborn and argumentative, so how come he switched topics so smoothly and without any trace?
Is this really the same Imperial Observatory Director who dared to admit that his position was illegitimate?
Just as the Empress was speechless.

Ye Wenshan muttered to himself, "I didn't expect that kid to be so proficient in divination. I'll have to ask him for guidance someday!"

……

Inside the Su residence.

Su Mo, who was guarding outside the study, suddenly felt the spiritual energy in the world surge violently.

Then, it transformed into a vortex and poured into the study.

Su Mo was immediately taken aback.

This scene looks very familiar!
It's exactly the same as when the system rewards you for your cultivation level!
Has Xiao Lizhuang advanced to a higher realm?

(End of this chapter)