Versatile Mage: Lord of the Styx, but Lord of the Living

Chapter 129 Human lives are worthless? No, I am saving the world!
"Lu Ran, are you confident?" Leng Qing asked worriedly.

Her concerns were certainly valid.

Luo Mian was, after all, a veteran super-level mage and a powerful councilor in Hangzhou.

If we can't take him down in one fell swoop, all subsequent actions will be very disadvantageous.

By then, Luo Mian would be on his guard, and it would be much more difficult to bring him down.

"Don't worry, I have my own evidence."

"Leng Qing, do you believe me?" Lu Ran asked.

Leng Qing did not hesitate and said firmly:
"I trust you. What do you need me to do?"

Lu Ran nodded and said:
"Speed ​​is of the essence in war. I want you to personally lead men to raid the western fortress!"

"As far as I know, Luo Mian's confidant Wang Yi is stationed at the West Fortress, where a large amount of fake blood serum is stored."

"Once we get our hands on this batch of fake blood serum, Luo Mian will already be halfway to his downfall."

After hearing these words, Leng Qing finally understood why Lu Ran had asked earlier whether he believed him or not!
Without orders from above or approval at various levels, she directly led people to the West Fortress to arrest people and confiscate blood drugs. In the current turbulent situation in Hangzhou, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a rebellion. This was a grave taboo.

If she gains nothing, even if she has some connections, she will most likely lose her position as deputy presiding judge!

But Leng Qing naturally believed Lu Ran!

She listened to Lu Ran's advice this time, was wary of Luo Mian, and secretly investigated Luo Mian's network of relationships.

Wang Yi was indeed one of Luo Mian's confidants. Although his official position in the Western Fortress was not high, he held significant real power.

“Okay, I’ll take some people there in a bit. What about you? What are you planning to do next?” Leng Qing asked again.

Lu Ran's next words shocked Leng Qing once again.

"Hangzhou is now beset by internal and external troubles. According to my intelligence channels, the White Demon Eagle army of Xiling has been eyeing the city covetously for a long time, and the Silver Sky Lord, a monarch-level being, will most likely launch a surprise attack on Hangzhou!"

Leng Qing was stunned, and exclaimed in surprise, "What?!"

"Don't worry too much, I'll take care of everything before the White Demon Eagle attacks the city."

"Let's first deal with the epidemic that's currently ravaging Hangzhou."

Lu Ran turned to look at Lingling and reached into his hand: "Lingling, bring me the space ring containing the Eagle Red Grass. We'll need it later."

Lingling tilted her head, also startled by Lu Ran's explosive information.

Neither of the women was stupid, and they had now guessed that this Eagle Red Grass might be the key to solving the disaster in Hangzhou!

Leng Qing thought for a moment and said:

"Lu Ran, in Hangzhou, Master Lu has the highest skill in medicine making. In addition, he is also a super-level healing mage. If you need to prepare an antidote, you can seek him out."

Lu Ran hesitated for a few seconds, then had no choice but to compromise, nodding and saying:
"Okay, tell me his location."

There's really no one available in Hangzhou!
In fact, if the higher-ups in Hangzhou could find a super-level poison mage, the disaster caused by the plague could be resolved quickly. At the very least, they wouldn't absurdly believe that the disease originated from the totem snake.

Otherwise, things wouldn't have turned out this way, with everyone running away in panic.

The reason for this was that the epidemic came too suddenly, catching Hangzhou's top officials, including Judge Tang and Zhu Meng, off guard.

The lack of unity among Zhu Meng, Tang Zhong, and others, coupled with the interference of Luo Mian, was also a major internal factor.

"I'll have someone take you there."

Leng Qing spoke quickly and directly found a young judge nearby and asked him to lead Lu Ran and Lingling to Mr. Lu.

Having been personally ordered by his direct superior, the judge naturally nodded and bowed in agreement.

He kept glancing at Leng Qing and Lu Ran out of the corner of his eye, analyzing their relationship, and a bold idea began to sprout in his mind.

Hmm, who is this young man?

Why is the deputy judge so concerned about him?

Could he be the vice judge's lover? Could it be that the high and mighty vice judge is also a sucker for good looks?
After looking Lu Ran up and down for a while, he realized he was indeed inferior.

Being handsome is amazing!
No wonder he won the favor of the deputy judge.
During the few minutes the judge led the way, Lu Ran read his mind and couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

To win over a woman, good looks alone are not enough; you also need to have something that attracts her!
In this world, strength is indispensable!
If you only have good looks and a pretty face but no real ability, you'll only become a plaything for rich women.

The scene shifts, and Lu Ran and the others arrive at a camp.

Inside the camp, there were countless patients lying on their beds, all infected with the disease.

There was a chorus of pain and wails.

Clearly, the plague had a significant impact.

With the judge leading the way, Lu Ran and the others quickly found Mr. Lu.

At this moment, he is testing whether the newly produced epidemic medicine is effective.

Even though he was a master of alchemy, he could not concoct an antidote in a short time.

Because they had too little information, the higher-ups also pointed the finger at the totem snake.

How can he find a cure for the poison of a supreme monarch?
Seeing that Mr. Lu was busy, the judge who was leading the way nervously said to Lu Ran:

"How about we wait for Mr. Lu to finish his work?"

Lu Ran glanced at him and said calmly:
"No need. I came here to help Hangzhou overcome this epidemic."

Mr. Lu, who was busy at the time, narrowed his eyes upon hearing Lu Ran's words and appeared in front of Lu Ran in a flash.

He naturally noticed the arrival of Lu Ran and the others.

However, he was conducting an experiment and couldn't get away.

In Hangzhou today, there is nothing more important than creating a cure for the epidemic.

"Young man, are you serious?!" Mr. Lu asked anxiously.

Lu Ran chuckled twice and pointed to the honorary councilor badge on his chest.

Mr. Lu looked in the direction Lu Ran was pointing and was stunned!

This... this is an honorary councilor badge? Judging from its design, it seems to have been awarded by the Magic Court?
Wow, what's this kid's background?
Thinking of the major events that had occurred in the capital two months prior, Mr. Lu quickly realized who this person in front of him was, and chuckled awkwardly:

"So it was Councilor Lu Ran in person. I'm sorry for my rudeness."

The judge standing to the side was dumbfounded!

This is Master Deer!

A highly respected figure in Hangzhou, a top expert in the medical field, actually... to a young man
Wait, a congressman?!
Many people in the tent looked at Lu Ran with surprise and disbelief.

Lu Ran chuckled twice:

"It's alright. It's a special circumstance, and I apologize for my presumptuous visit and for disturbing Mr. Lu."

"I have come to you to resolve the plague."

Mr. Lu's eyes widened as he watched Lu Ran take out a vial of medicine from his spatial ring and walk towards a patient in the ward.

Mr. Lu paused for two seconds, then quickly realized what Lu Ran was about to do.

Is he trying to save people with his homemade medicine?

"Lu Ran, no!" Mr. Lu shouted anxiously.

In his view, Lu Ran, this newly elected councilor, completely disregards human life and is desperately seeking any treatment!
Lu Ran heard Mr. Lu's thoughts and pondered silently.

"Human life is worthless?"

"No, I'm saving this sickly city of Hangzhou!"

(End of this chapter)