Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1542 - 687: Updates (2)

Song Zhenrong felt a bit surprised, not expecting Fang Yu to think so deeply, taking even these aspects into consideration.

But...

Song Zhenrong shook his head.

"Whether it’s the geographical position or the size of the town, in fact, the people in the team are quite satisfied with Da Liang City, the problem lies in... the water source."

"What? The water source?"

"Yes, the water source."

Song Zhenrong sighed.

"Because the water source has been polluted, it’s no longer drinkable, so the water resources in the city are quite tight. Now in Da Liang City, they are using the water source stored in the city from before, using up a bit more each time."

"The issue with the water source concerns human survival. I asked the Foolish Underworld, and their most pessimistic view is that if the water pollution can’t be resolved, we’ll have to regularly go out into the wild to find water sources and transport them here to maintain the city’s supply."

"But in this way, it will be more difficult for ordinary people to drink clean water. Whether it’s the cost of living or the visibly miserable situation in Da Liang City, it makes many in the team hesitant, giving up the idea of staying in Da Liang City. They plan to follow the team to the next town and make plans from there."

Why are they so picky?

Think you’re capable enough.

Fang Yu was speechless.

Having a town to settle in is already good enough, yet you pick the town apart, nitpicking. All these faults are just spoiling you, aren’t they?

You want to follow, but I don’t even want to lead a big bunch of you, it’s dangerous and has no benefits.

Seemingly noticing Fang Yu’s displeasure, Song Zhenrong hurriedly said: "Mr. Diao, please don’t worry. Isn’t Divine Doctor Ding researching the antidote for the water poison? If the water poison can be resolved, then the issue of purifying the water source would naturally be no problem. If Da Liang City can be helped out of this difficulty, that’ll bless countless people!"

Bless, bless, go ahead and bless them!

Fang Yu was frustrated.

If it weren’t for Song Zhenrong helping him a lot before, he would have already wanted to leave Song Zhenrong behind and head out directly with Ding Hui.

Now, whether the water poison can be cured, and whether the water source problem can be solved has instead become the standard for how much burden the team can unload.

"What do the merchants say?" Fang Yu changed the subject.

The merchants, unlike the people in the team.

Because the merchants provided the team with military support, and the members of the Guard Team were drawn from the merchants’ manpower.

If the merchants stay, the armed force level in the team would drastically decrease.

"The merchants..."

Song Zhenrong showed an awkward expression.

"Most of the merchants are willing to continue following you, with no intention to stay. However, they said when reaching the next town, they will buy a large amount of clean water and hire people to transport it over here. So when reaching the next town, they will also leave the team."

Whoever said it, three hundred percent profit is enough to drive people crazy.

Right now, it’s just a precursor to the merchants’ madness.

Fang Yu rolled his eyes.

"Since they’re in such a hurry, let them find their way out themselves. We’re going to stay in Da Liang City for at least a few more days."

Ding Hui just agreed to join the Nanyuan Family, took a bunch of resources, and can’t leave in such a hurry.

"Sir, it’s not that they don’t want to, a few merchants have already been posting recruitment notices. If there’s a suitable escort team, they really might leave the team directly to other towns to buy clean water..."

Everywhere you look, there’s something that screams business opportunity, without any sense!

Love it or leave it, with fewer people in the team, I would actually enjoy some peace and quiet.

"Let them do whatever they want, just keep an eye on them so they don’t cause us any trouble. Also, help me put together a list, let me see who is willing to stay in the team."

Now in Da Liang City, there is still clean water to drink, and clean water to use. Once these stocks are used up, the price of water resources is bound to rise significantly.

But the risks are also great, in case someone purifies the poisoned water in the city, then the clean water business would be ruined.

Even if nothing is done, with flowing water resources, after some time, it may automatically de-pollute, turning the water poison into drinkable water. Merchants might as well have done it in vain.

Too many uncertainties, such time-sensitive business opportunities to make money only merchants with money on their minds are willing to take the risk.

With the discussion settled, Fang Yu went back to find Ding Hui.

He found that Ding Hui was no longer researching the water poison but was toying with Song Xi.

Fortunately, Song Xi seemed to have no language function, and a mass of tumor was only emitting wheezing sounds, whether there was normal pain was unknown, otherwise being messed with by Ding Hui like this, anyone would have been unable to take it...

"Back?"

"Yeah. Ding Hui, I need to talk to you about something."

"Go ahead."

"I feel... it would be best if we can also purify the poisoned water from the city’s water source."

Ding Hui stopped and turned to look at Fang Yu.

"That would take quite a bit of effort. Why? Suddenly want to do such a good deed?"

Fang Yu immediately explained the retention rate issue in the team to Ding Hui.

Ding Hui’s brows furrowed, thought for a while, then gradually relaxed.

"No rush, let me research the antidote first. If the Nanyuan Family has the original virus, then purifying the water source is actually a matter of convenience."

For ordinary doctors, even if the antidote is developed, it’s still a hassle to purify a water source polluted by poison.

But for a Divine Doctor like Ding Hui, it’s just a matter of convenience, not much effort at all.

Upon hearing this, Fang Yu couldn’t help but show a relieved expression.

If it doesn’t waste much time, then purifying the water source would significantly reduce the team’s attrition rate, making the journey much easier.

"By the way, have you checked the goods given by the Nanyuan Family? We haven’t received less, have we?" Ding Hui suddenly asked.

"Of course, Nanyuan En still expects us to join the Nanyuan Family and build momentum for them."

"That’s good, husband, those goods, when we get to the Capital, will give us the confidence to procure materials! Apart from some that I use myself, the rest will be sold when we reach the Capital and exchanged for the materials we need! Especially the method of cultivating Withered Heart Cold, if the Nanyuan Family can get it, we can transfer it to the Capital and definitely sell it for a high price! Exchanging it for a precious demon material would also be of no issue!"

Could the simulation of Big Brother’s bloodline effect and the activation of Second Sister’s consciousness rely on this batch of materials?

Fang Yu looked at Ding Hui, feeling that apart from the method of cultivating Withered Heart Cold, the rest didn’t seem so valuable.

Seemingly seeing Fang Yu’s confusion, Ding Hui added.

"This is just a part, slowly accumulating it. Our foundation is weak, even if we reach the Capital, without money and goods in hand, we can’t buy the materials we need. See, the Nanyuan Family is willing to be the sucker, isn’t that great."

That’s indeed true.

It seems that from Thunder City to Da Liang City, whether from the team or from those few merchants, they have gained a lot.

But compared to their needs, it is just a drop in the bucket.

"Ding Hui, I didn’t expect you to be quite good at making money..."

"Of course, or what do you think I started from scratch before!"

Ding Hui said with a slight pride.

This was when Fang Yu realized that he actually knew very little about Ding Hui’s past.

What kind of person Ding Hui was before, what experiences did he have, Ding Hui seldom mentioned.

"Husband, what are you daydreaming for, give me a hand."

"Coming!"

Fang Yu began to help with the work, busying away the whole night.

And Ding Hui, his enthusiasm undiminished, continues to analyze various aspects of the Detoxification Potion from the Nanyuan Family.

It wasn’t until Nanyuan En came smilingly at their door that they both got into the Nanyuan Family’s carriage, leaving the Foolish Underworld onwards to visit the Nanyuan Family.

Meanwhile, those critically ill patients who were treated by Ding Hui yesterday and had their symptoms temporarily relieved started exhibiting some pathological states today, their bodies feeling weak again, which scared them into flocking to the Foolish Underworld for Divine Doctor’s help.

Once more, the entrance of the Foolish Underworld became bustling, and the veneration towards the Divine Doctor changed from initial deification to now mixed reviews and skepticism.