r18novel Chapter 179 Is the Black Serpent the Source of the Plague?
Chapter 179 Is the Black Serpent the Source of the Plague?
Chapter 179 Is the Black Serpent the Source of the Plague?
Originally, White Town was a post station. Later, as supplies needed by various secure fortresses frequently passed through here, people began to build villages, and gradually this post station village developed into the White Town we know today. Towns like this, located near secure borders, are often a melting pot of all sorts of people. Merchants passing through, demon hunters, patrolling mages, members of the Magic Association, or even students and scions of noble families undergoing training, all stop here.
After Jiang Han and Tang Yue entered Bai Town, they clearly felt that the town was much quieter than before, far from being as bustling as it used to be. There were no roadside stalls or vendors, and only a few shops were barely open, but the flow of people was pitifully small.
After traveling all night, the two were quite tired, so they found a hotel to stay in. They registered under Jiang Han's name, since Zhu Meng's people were still chasing Tang Yue. As for why they didn't go to a hotel where they didn't register their identities, it was because hotels where identities weren't registered were too shabby and uncomfortable to sleep in.
"Third floor, room 304."
After Jiang Han registered his information and paid the money, the proprietress handed him a set of keys.
As Jiang Han and Tang Yue were about to go upstairs, the landlady handed them two disposable masks, saying, "Things have been a bit unsettled in town lately. You should wear these masks. I can tell you two young people are here on vacation just by looking at you."
"You don't know this, but recently many people in Bai Town have suddenly contracted a strange disease, and it's spreading rapidly. Ever since that giant snake appeared, the entire Song City has been suddenly struck by this strange disease. In my opinion, that snake is the source of the infection. We ordinary people can only pray that the Inquisition will find the snake, otherwise, if the plague continues to spread, it will be terrible." The proprietress kindly explained, fearing that Jiang Han and Tang Yue might misunderstand.
Jiang Han took the mask and thanked the landlady before going upstairs with Tang Yue. After entering the room, Tang Yue sat on the sofa and quietly looked at the scenery outside the window without saying anything. Jiang Han lay on his side on Tang Yue's lap and closed his eyes to rest. Since Tang Yue didn't say anything, he naturally didn't ask any questions.
A moment later, Tang Yue turned her gaze away from the window, reached out her small hand to touch Jiang Han's face, and asked softly, "Why didn't you ask me if the plague was related to the Xuan Snake?"
"If you want to tell me, you will naturally do so. Why should I ask?" Jiang Han said, opening his eyes to look at Tang Yue.
"Actually, I'm not sure if the plague is related to the snake. The bodily fluids it produces during its molting period are not poisonous, but its emotions are very unstable during this time. I can't guarantee that it won't accidentally release toxins. We took the black snake away from Song City not only to help it successfully molt, but also to prevent it from accidentally releasing toxins that could endanger the residents of Song City."
To be honest, Tang Yue was quite flustered after hearing about the large-scale plague outbreak in Songcheng. Although she was willing to believe in everyone, what about Zhu Meng and the others? Regardless of whether the source of the plague was really related to everyone, Zhu Meng and the others would not let go of this opportunity to execute everyone.
"We have to trust everyone. If you don't trust it, then nobody will trust it, right?" Jiang Han gently comforted Tang Yue, holding her hand.
"Okay." Tang Yue nodded and said, "Then get some rest, we still have to travel tonight."
It wasn't that the two didn't want to leave during the day, but Bai Town had been sealed off after they entered. If they hadn't changed their original route, Jiang Han would have suspected that they had been followed the whole way. During the day, there were trainee judges patrolling and guarding everywhere, so they could only find a way to get out at night.
Before going to bed, Jiang Han called Ye Xinxia and told her to take care of herself because he had to go out for a while. Ye Xinxia obediently didn't ask what Jiang Han was going to do, and also told him that a large-scale plague had occurred in Songcheng and warned him to be careful.
Tang Yue didn't say anything about Jiang Han calling Ye Xinxia. After all, the two of them had already done what they should and shouldn't have done. She didn't expect Jiang Han to only have her as his woman, but she hoped that Jiang Han wouldn't forget her in the future.
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As night fell and the moon hung high in the sky, there were few people still wandering the streets of Bai Town. Most of them were too frightened by the plague to go out. Jiang Han and Tang Yue walked on the deserted streets and encountered several trainee judges who had blocked the road when they arrived at the outskirts of Bai Town.
"Bai Town is a severely affected area by the plague. To prevent the spread of the plague, a complete lockdown will be implemented. We urge all residents to stay home and self-isolate."
A loudspeaker hung on the barbed wire fence, playing a loop. Jiang Han and Tang Yue stood at a distance, watching several trainee judges on guard. Walking out was no longer an option; now, they could only unleash their magical wings and force their way out. The wings flapped rapidly, propelling them into the air, and they sped towards the distant White Mountain in White Town.
Upon seeing this, the probationary judge on guard shouted, "Alert! Alert!! Someone is trying to break through the checkpoint! Intercept them quickly!"
The trainee judges, realizing what was happening, tried to attack Jiang Han and Tang Yue in the sky, but the two were too fast, and their attacks couldn't reach them at all. Helpless, they could only chase after them desperately. Their main goal was to delay Tang Yue so that they could be promoted from trainee judges to full-fledged judges. How could they not drive these trainee judges crazy?
"Chief Guard Wu, we are trainee judges on guard duty in XX Street. We just discovered someone trying to break through the checkpoint; it might be Tang Yue, whom you are after. Please come quickly." The quick-thinking trainee judge promptly contacted Wu Pingjing and the other palace guards.
The mages with flying summons quickly rode their summons to chase after Jiang Han and his companion. Soon, six or seven flying summons were close behind them, with about two people standing on each summon. Every now and then, someone would release attack spells to attack the two.
"You go first, I'll stay and hold them off," Jiang Han suddenly said, stopping mid-air.
Seeing Jiang Han stop, Tang Yue also stopped, wanting to face the pursuing trainee judges with him, but Jiang Han refused. Jiang Han looked at Tang Yue and said calmly, "If you want the Xuan Snake to get through its molting period, listen to me and leave as soon as possible. I will stay here and buy you as much time as possible."
Tang Yue bit her red lips tightly, took one last look at Jiang Han, and continued flying towards Baishan. Not long after Tang Yue left, the trainee judges caught up with her. Among the dozen or so trainee judges was a guy Jiang Han recognized, Liu Yilin, whom he had met at Songcheng Academy.
"This mountain is mine, these trees are mine, if you want to pass, leave your toll! Hurry up and don't dawdle!" Jiang Han said menacingly, hovering in front of a dozen trainee judges.
"Who do you think you are, kid? You dare to rob our court? Don't you want to work here anymore?" A trainee judge pointed at Jiang Han and cursed.
"Nen Control: Hollow Claw!!"
Jiang Han didn't bother to waste words with that guy. He simply grabbed the trainee judge from the void and threw him off the summoned beast. With a 'thud,' the trainee judge crashed heavily to the ground.
"Go! He's definitely in cahoots with that wanted criminal from before!" someone shouted.
Sitting on the back of the eagle, Liu Yilin tugged at his older brother Liu Shulin's sleeve and whispered, "Brother, I know this guy. He's very strong. Maybe we should retreat."
"What's there to be afraid of? Every one of us who became trainee judges is a top student from our respective universities. I don't believe so many of us can't handle this kid," Liu Shulin said, waving his hand.
"But he's really strong." Liu Yilin muttered softly, unable to convince his older brother.
Liu Shulin and the other trainee judges each constructed their own star maps, and Jiang Han did not stop them. After all, it would be a waste not to give the Thunder Dragon Arm Guard energy. A moment later, countless star maps lit up in the sky, some red, some sky blue, some purple, and some even green.
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