246: Chapter 0246 There is a possibility

Zhao Cailing was on the verge of tears. Even if her master were here, they wouldn't dare to boast like this!

If a plague were that easy to handle, it wouldn't cause such panic throughout the land.

But right now, she was indeed the best doctor in the Zhenbei Army; she had a duty she could not shirk!

Zhao Cailing tightened the mask on her face. Following Lin Xiao's request, she checked herself carefully before stepping forward to begin examining the villagers and taking their pulses.

The nearby soldiers, seeing a young woman like her daring to touch the infected villagers at such close range, all showed expressions of admiration.

"The pulse is like driftwood in water, the liver and gallbladder are obstructed, the Qi mechanism is stagnant, there are rashes, loss of consciousness... It should be a Fire-Poison Plague."

Zhao Cailing frowned and said, "I can prescribe some cooling and heat-dispersing formulas to temporarily suppress the illness."

"Pungent and cool to release the exterior, but the fire-poison within the body is difficult to remove. It would require detoxifying pills refined from precious medicinal materials like ox-bezoar to be effective."

Upon hearing the need for ox-bezoar, the villagers all showed expressions of despair.

In Great Gan, cattle were mostly farm oxen and were already in short supply. Finding ox-bezoar was even rarer; it was a luxury only the nobility could enjoy.

Although Lin Xiao didn't understand medicine, looking at these people's symptoms, they were somewhat similar to the Black Death or the bubonic plague.

Zhao Cailing's diagnosis was likely correct.

There were no antibiotics in this world, so one could only rely on strengthening resistance to pull through by brute force.

But the problem was that ordinary families struggled just to stay fed and clothed. Where would they get the money to buy medicine or supplements?

Once a high fever lasted for days, accompanied by vomiting, diarrhea, and severe dehydration, many people would simply pass away, impossible to save.

"Ling'er, whatever medicinal materials you need, or however many people you need to help brew the medicine, just say the word."

Zhao Cailing glanced at the two children who were still unconscious and bit her lower lip, seemingly having made a decision:

"Brother-in-law, I want to stay here to take care of them. I won't return to the city for now."

"Go tell my sister not to worry; I'll be fine."

Lin Xiao had actually expected this. In these extraordinary times, he also needed Zhao Cailing on the front lines.

"I promise you, but you must also do as I say and take precautions."

"I know, invisible bacteria, right?" Zhao Cailing smiled.

Lin Xiao nodded and then walked out of the makeshift hospital.

Coming to General Jiao Daniu, who was guarding outside, Lin Xiao said solemnly:

"Daniu, there will likely be more and more refugees flooding in from the direction of Yong Province."

"Remember, our Zhenbei Army can save people, but there is a bottom line. They must be kept outside the city!"

"I order you to lead two infantry battalions to the southwest corner of the city and demarcate an area as a 'quarantine zone'."

"Refugees arriving outside the city who show no symptoms must be quarantined there separately for three days. They can only be allowed through if they don't fall ill!"

"Whether it's our own people or ordinary citizens, those who are infected absolutely cannot enter the city. Violators will be dealt with by military law!"

After General Jiao Daniu understood, he cupped his fists heavily and said, "Rest assured, General! If even one sick person is let in, Daniu will submit to any punishment!"

Lin Xiao sighed. To be honest, as a college student, although he had seen many novels and films, he didn't have much experience in how to govern a plague.

Compared to fighting a war, this was far more complicated.

"If only my wife were here..."

As soon as Lin Xiao had this thought, he immediately shook his head.

No, there was plague everywhere. How could he wish for Xiao Qingxuan to come out and suffer?

Even a martial arts master was still flesh and blood; it wasn't as if they were immune to all diseases.

Lin Xiao then glanced at the prestige shop. Scanning the pill section, there were indeed some specialized detoxifying pills.

Setting aside their effectiveness, even the cheapest ones started at a hundred prestige. mystic grade and Earth Grade ones cost several hundred.

"I still need antibiotics, and a small amount won't do. It must be in large batches..."

Lin Xiao had a bit of a headache. His dozens of previous attempts in the laboratory had all failed.

It wasn't that purifying Penicillin was that complex; it was just that basic conditions were lacking.

Trying to produce safe and effective Penicillin in an environment so full of bacteria was simply a fantasy.

He had also visited many clinics, hoping that some miracle would occur after refreshing the shop.

But the results disappointed him. It seemed that besides the mysterious package, the shop would not directly provide modern products.

"Eh? Wait... mysterious package..."

Lin Xiao suddenly thought of a possibility!

"System! Tell me honestly, does the shop have antibiotics like Penicillin?"

System: "Sorry, items that exceed the current civilization level cannot be directly refreshed!"

"Then what about the mysterious package? Giving me black stockings and hand grenades, aren't those also exceeding it?"

System: "The mysterious package is the only way to obtain products that transcend civilization!"

Just as I thought!

Lin Xiao smiled. "In other words... the mysterious package theoretically has a chance to drop Penicillin?"

The system was quiet for a while this time before giving an affirmative answer—

"Yes!"

Without another word, Lin Xiao opened the wish-granting treasure box.

According to the rules of the wishing system, any item belonging to the shop could be wished for!

So that meant...

Input—"mysterious package"!

[Ding! "mysterious package", wishing success rate 0%]

Exchange channels:

Cultivation (Remaining 6843) — Exchange rate 5:1

Prestige (Remaining 1770) — Exchange rate 1:1

Lin Xiao was excited!!

"5 to 1, which means 500 points of cultivation for one package... that's a bit expensive!"

Although farming cultivation wasn't hard, the probability of the package yielding antibiotics was hard to say, after all.

Lin Xiao gritted his teeth. "Damn it, give me five first!"

Consuming 2500 points of cultivation in one go, Lin Xiao suddenly obtained five mysterious packages!

Fortunately, the mysterious package didn't increase in exchange cost like the "Indestructible Golden Body Fragments".

After all, this thing was purely down to luck.

The first one, open!

[Ding! You have obtained a "Little Blue Pill"!]

Lin Xiao looked at the pill that suddenly appeared in his hand, his face twitching!

"Dog system... where is the medicine I need!?"

"With my strength, do I even need this thing!?"

convex( 艹皿艹 )

Again!

[Ding! You have obtained "Yoga Pants"!]

How ridiculous!

[Ding! You have obtained a "Petri Dish"!]

Lin Xiao's eyes lit up. It was actually glassware?

Good stuff, it could be used in the laboratory.

But the problem was... there wasn't enough time. Even if he were given a whole set of glassware, there was no time!

"It seems... the things produced overall are still leaning towards medicine. Is it because I'm in the makeshift hospital?"

"Right, the shop and the lucky bags both change according to the environment, so the mysterious package might too."

Lin Xiao simply walked back into the makeshift hospital and saw Zhao Cailing there instructing on brewing medicine.

"Brother-in-law, why are you back?"

Zhao Cailing looked up and asked.

"Oh... I'm just looking around. You carry on."

Zhao Cailing was stunned for a moment, then a sweet smile appeared at the corner of her mouth as she nodded.

Brother-in-law must be worried about me... heehee.

Lin Xiao didn't notice his sister-in-law's expression and focused on opening the prizes again...

[Ding! You have obtained one "Cephalosporin" pill.]