The Clan Leader, over sixty years old, sincerely said, "The old man and all the villagers thank you for saving our lives, we will never forget this kindness in all our lives!" After speaking, he kowtowed solemnly, and the Jinquan villagers followed suit, giving thanks with kowtows.

"Clan Leader, please get up," Xiao Hongtao quickly came forward, wanting to help the Clan Leader up.

The Eight Brothers of the Yang family and others also went to help the village elders.

But the Clan Leader, not only did not get up, shook his head at Xiao Hongtao and then turned to Yang Mengchen, "Thanks to Ninth Sister Yang for giving us a new lease on life, we must repay Ninth Sister Yang's great kindness and virtue by working like oxen and horses!"

If it hadn't been for Ninth Sister Yang risking her life to come and treat them in time, if it hadn't been for Ninth Sister Yang patiently persuading and encouraging them, if it hadn't been for Ninth Sister Yang finding the source of the epidemic, and informing them and controlling it, if it hadn't been for Ninth Sister Yang and the Yang family selflessly providing a large amount of medicinal herbs and items, and of course the help from other villagers, they would have undoubtedly died, where would they have the chance to see daylight again?

Not only did the Clan Leader feel immensely grateful to Yang Mengchen, but all the Jinquan villagers were also moved to tears, once again firm in their belief that Yang Mengchen was a celestial being sent by the heavens!

"Clan Leader Grandpa, you mustn't!"

Yang Mengchen reached out a hand to help the Clan Leader up, who was older than her own grandfather, she really could not accept such a grand gesture from the Clan Leader, "I've only done a little bit within my power. Actually, the person you should thank the most is Zhuo Shuiquan.

If he hadn't happened to come to your village and discovered the situation, and then immediately sought Doctor Zeng and went to the County Office to report the news, we would not have known and been able to come as quickly. The most praiseworthy thing is, Zhuo Shuiquan disregarded his own safety, and busily helped you all through this difficult time. Therefore, you should thank Zhuo Shuiquan."

"We should thank him, we should thank him!" the Clan Leader and the Jinquan villagers hurriedly expressed their thanks to Zhuo Shuiquan.

Zhuo Shuiquan, with his honest face turning red, waved his hands again and again, "No thanks needed, it was just coincidence, anyone else would have done the same."

"Uncle Xiao, Zhuo Shuiquan's selflessness, courage and noble character are worth praising and learning from," said Yang Mengchen, looking at Xiao Hongtao, "If everyone were like Zhuo Shuiquan, helping each other, united and harmonious, our country would surely become more prosperous and powerful!"

Xiao Hongtao nodded, "Chenchen is right. When I return to the county, I will compile Zhuo Shuiquan's deeds and promote them, encouraging everyone to learn from Zhuo Shuiquan. At the same time, I will issue an award to show our commendation!"

"I am just a commoner doing my duty, truly not worthy!" Zhuo Shuiquan knelt on the ground, his reddened face tinged with embarrassment.

With a clear gaze, devoid of any pride or arrogance, Yang Mengchen discreetly nodded, "Are you so happy you're dazed? Won't you thank the official?"

"I humbly thank the official for his grace!" Zhuo Shuiquan, without much capacity for thought at that moment, trusted that Ninth Sister Yang would not harm him. Upon hearing Yang Mengchen's words, he promptly kowtowed deeply in gratitude.

Smiling, Xiao Hongtao raised his hand, "You may rise."

Standing up, Zhuo Shuiquan bowed deeply to Yang Mengchen, feeling very grateful to her in his heart.

Yang Mengchen smiled and gestured for him not to be overly formal.

Everyone was happy for Zhuo Shuiquan, without a hint of jealousy or resentment, especially the Jinquan villagers, since Zhuo Shuiquan had saved their lives, too.

"Ninth Sister Yang, this old man has an imposing request, I'm not sure whether I should speak of it," the Clan Leader hesitated for a long time before finally making up his mind to speak.

Yang Mengchen smiled with understanding and said, "Clan Leader Grandpa and everyone else, please be at ease. I will think of a way to solve your water source problem. For now, let's go to that well and see what exactly is causing you all to be infected with the plague."

"Thank you, Ninth Sister Yang, thank you!" the Jinquan villagers were grateful and visibly relieved.

There were no rivers surrounding the village; whether it was for domestic use or for watering crops, they all depended on that one well.

Now that the water from the well could no longer be used, if a new water source couldn't be found, they would have to fetch water from a neighboring village every day. This would not only be inconvenient but also raise concerns that the villagers might become upset, or they might have to migrate far away. However, they had lived here for generations, and nobody wanted to leave.

Ninth Sister Yang was intelligent and capable, and also considered a 'Fairy Star of Fortune'; everyone believed she would definitely be able to find them a new water source.

Casting an unnoticeable glance at Qing Qing, who returned her a reassuring look, Yang Mengchen and the villagers quickly arrived at the well.

The well was about one and a half meters in diameter, with a wooden structure at its mouth and a large rope tied to a bucket. The well's walls were built from large stones and it was about a dozen meters deep from the well's mouth to the water surface, obscuring any visibility of what might be in the water.

The village chief personally drew up half a bucket of water. Although the well water was slightly murky, there was nothing else, and everyone subconsciously looked towards Yang Mengchen.

Yang Mengchen glanced at Hai Tang, who promptly took out a bundle of rope from her backpack, which had a large iron grappling hook attached. She threw the hook into the well until it hit the bottom, and started to sway it left and right, forward and backward.

People in the front watched anxiously and with confusion, while the other onlookers didn't understand what Ninth Sister Yang was attempting to do but wisely chose not to speak.

"Miss, there's something!" Hai Tang suddenly said to Yang Mengchen.

Raising an eyebrow, Yang Mengchen gestured for Hai Tang to bring up the object. Hai Tang tested the strength and then began to slowly wind the rope around her arm.

Seeing Hai Tang's movements were somewhat slow, as if the object was very heavy, Yang Chengrong and Yang Chengning stepped forward to help.

Yang Mengchen didn't stop the two brothers; such a task was actually a piece of cake for Hai Tang.

She recalled how Grandpa Kong had told her early on that Hai Tang was a martial arts prodigy, ranked among the top ten in the world. When she first heard it, she was almost startled. Grandpa Kong had sent such a skilled person to serve as her maid, which clearly showed how dearly he cherished her.

Everyone's eyes were wide with curiosity as they watched the slowly ascending rope, eager to find out what was responsible for the outbreak of the plague. The Jinquan villagers felt an inexplicable unease, not being able to pinpoint why.

It wasn't long before the object appeared before everyone.

When they clearly saw what it was, everybody's expression changed dramatically. Fortunately, Yang Mengchen had already instructed the women and children of each household to stay at home, but still, some women insisted on coming. Many of the more faint-hearted, upon seeing the object, were frightened and ran aside, retching violently.

Sister Jin instinctively covered Yang Mengchen's eyes, while the brothers of the Yang family immediately shielded their sister. Bai He was not faint-hearted, but upon seeing the object, her face still turned pale, yet she insisted on staying by Yang Mengchen's side.

Gently removing Sister Jin's hand, Yang Mengchen smiled at her and her brothers, signaling that she was not afraid, and then turned to look at the object that Hai Tang and her two brothers had laid down on the ground. Her dark pupils were deep as ink, impenetrable to the onlooker.

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