The Secrets of the Neighboring Country and the Myriad Dangers

After Lin Yue and Li Yi followed the general into the neighboring country, they found that the whole country was shrouded in a depressing atmosphere. There were few pedestrians on the streets, and fear and worry were written all over the faces of the common people. Looking at all this, Lin Yue's worry grew even stronger.

They arrived at the royal palace, and the king personally greeted them. The king looked extremely tired, with deep worry in his eyes. He looked at Lin Yue and Li Yi and said,

"You two have come a long way. You must be tired. Our country is now facing a huge crisis, and I hope you two can offer your help."

Li Yi bowed slightly.

"Your Majesty is too kind. Since we're here, we will definitely do our best. However, we still need to know the specific situation of the epidemic."

The king let out a sigh and said,

"This epidemic has been raging. In just a few days, it has spread to several cities. The common people who are infected have persistent high fevers, and red rashes cover their bodies. They are in great pain. The doctors in our country are at a loss and can only watch the common people suffer."

Lin Yue was shocked when she heard this. The symptoms of this epidemic were more serious than those they had encountered before, and it spread extremely fast. She immediately said,

"Your Majesty, could you please let us see the infected common people? We need to know more symptoms to find a treatment method."

The king nodded hastily.

"Of course. Please follow me."

The king led Lin Yue and Li Yi to a temporarily built medical clinic, where there were many infected common people lying. Lin Yue and Li Yi walked into the medical clinic, and a pungent smell of medicine assailed their nostrils. Lin Yue walked up to a patient and carefully examined his symptoms. She found that the patients' conditions were more complicated than she had imagined. There were not only physical symptoms but also some mental abnormalities. The patients often fell into a coma and would mutter some strange words.

Lin Yue frowned, full of confusion in her heart. She turned to look at Li Yi, and Li Yi also had a solemn expression. Lin Yue said to the king,

"Your Majesty, this epidemic is very strange. We need some time to study the treatment method. During this period, I hope Your Majesty can strengthen the prevention measures to prevent the further spread of the epidemic."

The king nodded helplessly.

"That's the only way. It's all up to you two."

After Lin Yue and Li Yi returned to the royal palace, they began to study the treatment plan. Lin Yue used her medical knowledge and combined it with the previous experience to try to prepare various potions. Li Yi assisted her and also thought about the truth behind the epidemic.

While they were busy, a young palace maid suddenly rushed into the room. She looked flustered. When she saw Lin Yue and Li Yi, she immediately knelt down.

"Your Excellencies, this maidservant has something important to tell you."

Lin Yue quickly helped her up.

"Miss, get up and speak slowly. What happened?"

The palace maid looked up, her eyes full of fear.

"Your Excellencies, this epidemic is not a natural disaster but a man-made disaster. A minister in the country has colluded with the dark forces and intends to use the epidemic to control the whole country. He put a strange drug into the water source, which led to the outbreak of the epidemic."

Lin Yue and Li Yi were furious when they heard this. Li Yi asked,

"Is what you said true? Who is that minister?"

The palace maid nodded.

"Every word this maidservant said is true. That minister is named Zhang He, and he is the prime minister in the court. On the surface, he has always been loyal to the king, but in fact, he has ulterior motives."

Lin Yue and Li Yi didn't expect that there was such a big conspiracy behind this. They decided to act calmly, secretly investigate Zhang He's crimes, and then find a way to expose him and save this country.

However, their actions were noticed by Zhang He. One night, Lin Yue and Li Yi were discussing countermeasures in the room when they suddenly heard a slight noise outside the window. Li Yi immediately became alert. He drew his sword and quietly walked to the window. Just as he was about to open the window, a group of people dressed in black suddenly broke through the window and pounced towards them.

Lin Yue was shocked. She quickly hid behind Li Yi. Li Yi brandished his sword and engaged in a fierce battle with the black-clothed people. The black-clothed people were highly skilled in martial arts and there were many of them, so Li Yi gradually began to struggle to resist. Lin Yue was very anxious when she saw Li Yi in danger. She suddenly thought of the Spirit Crystal. She quickly took out the Spirit Crystal, and sensing the danger, the Spirit Crystal shone brightly.

When the black-clothed people saw the light of the Spirit Crystal, they all stepped back, and fear showed on their faces. Lin Yue took the opportunity to shine the light of the Spirit Crystal on the black-clothed people, and they all fell to the ground one after another.

Li Yi looked at Lin Yue, his eyes full of surprise.

"Miss Lin, you're amazing!"

Lin Yue gasped slightly.

"Your Highness, it's all the power of the Spirit Crystal. However, it seems that Zhang He has noticed that we're investigating him. We need to speed up our actions."

Just then, the sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the door, and a new crisis arrived again.