Douluo: God-level cheat, invincible as soon as you get out of the mountain

Magical Trade Market.

"All the eagleskin in the market is sold out."

The pharmacy owner wiped the sweat from his forehead, not daring to look Tang Yue in the eye.

This was the seventh pharmacy they had visited in a day, and they had received the same answer.

The plague in White Town has entered its third day, with the number of infected people increasing. Medical points are overcrowded, and temporary isolation areas are being expanded, but it is still not enough.

The eagle-red herb, which could cure this plague, had mysteriously disappeared from the markets throughout H state.

"When did this happen?"

Tang Yue's voice was calm, but Fu Ye could hear the suppressed anger within it.

"Three or four days ago," the shopkeeper stammered, "several out-of-town herb merchants bought all these herbs at a low price. They wanted too much, and there was nothing we could do; that's business."

Tang Yue didn't ask any more questions and turned to leave the pharmacy.

"Something's not right. Something's definitely not right. This is clearly a setup by those who tampered with the blood serum."

At this moment, she realized that she had been too naive. She had never imagined that such a despicable parasite would appear among the higher ranks of the magicians.

Tang Yue clenched her fist.

As the deputy presiding judge, she was powerless to do anything.

Moreover, this plague itself is a trap set for the Xuan Snake. She is certain that if those people believe that the Xuan Snake is still alive, they will allow the plague to continue for a longer period of time.

Is there any progress in the investigation of the blood sample?

Fu Ye shook his head helplessly when he saw her like this.

"The data on the military law department has been tampered with, and many records have disappeared. Your uncle Tang Zhong said that all the officials involved in the blood serum incident have been detained in the military camp for investigation, but they have not found the batch of blood serum mixed with diseased blood."

Blood potions are the mages' reliance in fighting demons. Tang Yue knew very well that if someone used blood potions to spread poison or control mages, the consequences would be unimaginable.

"Fu Ye, you should know who's behind this, right?"

Seeing that Tang Yue was getting anxious, Fu Ye didn't keep her in suspense any longer.

However, his opinion doesn't count for much in this matter, since he's not one of the higher-ups in the magic hierarchy.

"It could be Luo Mian, but of course I mean it could be, not necessarily."

Tang Yue's eyes sharpened.

Luo Mian, a high-ranking member of the H State Magic Association.

They have always opposed the existence of the totem snake.

"So he's just trying to create a reason."

"A reason sufficient to garner public support for eliminating the Xuan Serpent?"

Fu Ye nodded.

"Who knows, but at least the situation isn't too bad right now."

Before he could finish speaking, a black sedan stopped at the street corner.

The car door opened, and a middle-aged man wearing a dark blue military-style overcoat stepped out.

He was tall, with a resolute face and sharp, eagle-like eyes.

Upon seeing this, Fu Ye's eyes revealed a hint of amusement.

After all, this old guy was one of the people who attacked him back then, and he kept shouting things like "for peace, for China" and so on. He's just a typical immature person.

He is also a member of the current Divine Land Magicians Association, Zhu Meng.

Tang Yue's heart sank.

Zhu Meng is a well-known "human supremacist" in the Magic Association.

He dedicated his life to eliminating all demons that threaten humanity.

He is an upright person, even stubborn, and once he has made up his mind, he will never turn back.

Such people are the easiest to manipulate. "Vice Judge Tang."

Zhu Meng strode over, his voice booming.

"I heard that the situation in Bai Town is very bad."

"Congratulations, Member of Parliament."

Tang Yue nodded slightly. "What brings you here?"

"Some reports suggest that the plague may be related to the totem serpent."

Zhu Meng looked directly into her eyes.

“I’ve come to investigate the truth, and I also know that you are connected to the Black Serpent.”

Fu Ye noticed that Tang Yue's fingers trembled slightly, but her voice remained steady.

"There is currently no evidence to suggest that the plague is related to the black snake. Our preliminary judgment is that it is caused by a mutation of the toxins from the Lingzhao plague rat."

"The Plague Rat with Claws?"

Not long after, in a quiet coffee shop.

Zhu Meng looked at the information that Tang Yue had compiled this morning, which detailed the similarities between the symptoms of the plague and the rodenticide Lingzhao.

The logic is clear, the chain of evidence is complete, and it seems impeccable.

However, Zhu Meng's gaze towards Fu Ye carried a hint of evasion and awe.

"Ahem, well, Lord Fu Ye, what brings you to H Prefecture City? I recall you recently visited the capital."

Upon hearing Zhu Meng's words, Fu Ye gave him a very cold glance.

"Oh, I didn't expect Councilor Zhu Meng to be so polite. I remember you used to be able to talk back to a half-step forbidden spell mage."

Fu Ye's teasing made Zhu Meng blush.

"Ah, well... -_-||, well, a hero doesn't dwell on past glories, and it's all thanks to Lord Fu Ye that you didn't hold it against me."

Zhu Meng scratched his head.

"You've got to be kidding me. But the totem snake is actually quite innocent. After all, although the snake contains a lot of poison, the potency of the toxins in the snake's body is so great that it's already good enough if it doesn't turn people into pus, let alone cause a swollen plague."

“You’re too straightforward and easily manipulated. Some things are actually quite easy to investigate. I’m keeping an eye on Xuan She, so there won’t be any problems. What you should be focusing on now is Luo Mian and his group who control the blood serum in H State City, as well as the person behind the scenes who directed them to attack Xuan She.”

Upon hearing Fu Ye's words, Zhu Meng was slightly taken aback.

"Lord Fu Ye, are you saying that this plague was not caused by the Xuan Serpent, but was staged by Luo Mian and his group?"

"Otherwise, if there are problems with the blood serum, there are only two or three people who can access such a rare resource. Who else could it be but Luo Mian?"

"Ah this."

"You really are stupid. The Xuan Snake is a supreme monarch-level demon that has lived in H City for over a thousand years. I would believe you if you said it went mad and slaughtered all the people in the city, but would you believe it if you said it poisoned humans to take revenge on them?"

Fu Ye's words completely stunned Zhu Meng.

That actually makes a lot of sense.

If it weren't for the higher-ups saying that the Xuan Snake had entered the molting stage and was weak, only at the level of an ordinary Lesser Monarch, he would never have dared to come here and provoke a demon at the Supreme Monarch level.

"Um, when did you guys start investigating the plague?"

Zhu Meng suddenly asked.

"We came here about three days ago, after the first cases appeared."

Seeing Tang Yue sitting with Fu Ye, Zhu Meng was actually quite gossipy.

"Lord Fu Ye, what is your relationship with Tang Yue??"

"Of course, I'm just curious. If you don't want to tell me, then that's fine."

It's clear that Zhu Meng has a strong will to survive, but even so, he's very curious about Fu Ye's current life. (End of Chapter)