Lin Ziming took out a bottle of mineral water from his backpack and handed it to Bao Xin, saying with a sigh:

"Dean Bao, thank you for your hard work. Have a sip of water.

The situation seems about as I expected... Well, my first aid knowledge wasn't learned in vain.

By the way, Dean Bao, have you discussed the latter part of our plan with the Red Dragon Commander?"

Bao Xin gulped down more than half of the bottle, then wiped his mouth and said:

"Of course I have. That big brother is surprisingly calm, though he keeps staring at my white coat and the injection needle.

Seeing his curiosity, I gave him a shot of glucose, and now he's clamoring for another one."

"....."

Lin Ziming was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly thought of something and asked:

"Academician Bao, have you found the cause of the dysentery infection among the tribespeople?"

Bao Xin nodded lightly, his expression turning serious:

"It's almost fully analyzed. After all, we have a comprehensive understanding of how dysentery spreads.

The pathogen causing dysentery is the Shigella bacterium, primarily related to food hygiene.

The tribespeople's eating habits are very primitive; sometimes they even eat raw meat.

This environment becomes a breeding ground for various pathogens, to put it bluntly, it's surprising they don't get sick more often.

Moreover, there's another factor.

Because of their body refining practice, the tribespeople's physical capabilities are much higher than those of ordinary people.

But the resistance provided by their bodies can't eradicate the bacteria in the environment.

That means the bacteria remain there year after year, multiplying, but they can't breach the human body's defenses.

However, when a critical mass of bacteria is reached, mutations often occur.

Or if the tribespeople are injured and go through a period of weakened immunity.

In such cases, dysentery naturally breaks out.

Of course, the specific disease model still needs samples for simulation, but this is basically the situation."

Lin Ziming suddenly understood and nodded:

"I see."

Bao Xin's meaning was clear:

No matter how invincible the tribespeople may be, if their hygiene habits don't improve, the environment for bacterial colonies won't change.

For instance, an area where rotting meat is piled up is naturally a breeding ground for pathogens.

Simply put, people live their lives, and bacteria live theirs.

They don't intersect thanks to human immunity.

Once the tribespeople have a weak period or the bacterial colonies mutate, a large-scale outbreak occurs.

At this point, what needed to be done was done. Now, it's a matter of waiting for the medicine to take effect.

Levofloxacin is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent, though not an antibiotic, its effects are quite similar.

Thus, its pharmaceutical effects aren't immediate; it needs time.

..........

Three hours later.

Just as Bao Xin, Lin Ziming, Wang Qiang, and Shi Yin, who had come out not long ago, were enjoying a lively game of Mahjong.

The tent was suddenly flung open.

Red Dragon rushed out from the tent, his face full of excitement, saying:

"Manager Lin, Gutong has woken up!"

Gutong was one of Red Dragon's childhood friends, very close, so naturally, Red Dragon was overjoyed at Gutong's recovery.

The more crucial point is.

After Gutong regained consciousness, the accompanying physician used a secret technique to examine his body.

The final conclusion was that Gutong's body was recovering rapidly and just needed a few days of rest.

This implies....

Chixian City indeed has a medicine that can suppress the Tianjue!

Even though this medicine can't permanently cure Tianjue, as long as it's affordable, you could just take it when the disease flares up.

According to earlier statements by Bao Xin during the intervention, with the tribespeople's physique, even children can safely consume this medicine.

Frankly speaking, this represents hope for the Yange Tribe!

Thus, as soon as he reached Lin Ziming, Red Dragon's first question was:

"Manager Lin, how much for the medicine that cures Tianjue?

I want it all!"

Seeing Red Dragon's excited face, Lin Ziming exchanged a knowing look with Bao Xin.

The fish has taken the bait.

Then Lin Ziming cleared his throat and spoke per the instructions given by the command center:

"Red Dragon Commander, since we've offered this medicine, it indicates that it can also be part of a trade agreement.

Let me explain in detail.

Brother Gutong's condition was so severe that we opted for an injection method.

For most patients, oral administration is sufficient to suppress the disease.

This medicine is called Levofloxacin tablets, with 10 tablets per box, one per dosage.

Two to three tablets over a period of seven days of a Damo Day should generally suffice to treat one person.

The price isn't very high, one Blaze Stone can be exchanged for a box of Levofloxacin tablets."

Hearing Lin Ziming's price, Red Dragon's eyes lit up as if powered by electricity.

One Blaze Stone can be exchanged for a box of Levofloxacin tablets. Given the ten-to-one exchange rate between Blaze Stones and Spirit Stones, a single Spirit Stone can buy ten boxes of Levofloxacin tablets.

One box can cure one person, meaning a single Spirit Stone can cure ten people!

And in the central region, a single Qingning Pill costs three Spirit Stones each.

The price difference is nearly thirty times!

Then Lin Ziming continued:

"Of course.

To ensure the disease doesn't recur or occurs less frequently, I suggest considering custom solutions like our decontamination system and hygiene protocols.

With this system in place, we can assure you that the annual major disease rate for Tianjue won't exceed 8%, and the mortality rate won't exceed 0.02%."

Initially, Red Dragon was calculating the cost of Levofloxacin tablets, but upon hearing this, he was startled again:

"Does it really have such effects? And what of its construction costs?"

Lin Ziming twitched the corners of his mouth slightly:

"It's not very expensive, only 5,000 Spirit Stones, or 50,000 Blaze Stones."

Red Dragon quickly began counting on his fingers again:

"Considering stock, the Levofloxacin tablets would require at least 30,000... no, 40,000 Blaze Stones, and the system requires 50,000 Blaze Stones...

Combined that totals.... 90,000....."

As he calculated, Red Dragon's eyes inevitably dimmed.

Seeing Red Dragon's suddenly downcast mood, Lin Ziming looked confused:

"What's wrong, Red Dragon Commander, is the price unsatisfactory?"

Red Dragon quickly shook his head and said with a bitter smile:

"The price is cheap, but... I'm afraid we don't have enough Spirit Stones in our caravan."

"?!"

A question mark appeared above Lin Ziming's head:

"That can't be right, you have so many Blaze Stones, why not trade fewer grains?"

Red Dragon's mouth moved slightly, but in the end, he shook his head again:

"Manager Lin, certain things involve tribal secrets and are inconvenient to disclose to you.

In short, the grain supply certainly can't be reduced."

Lin Ziming nodded, half understanding.

Even though Red Dragon didn't disclose much information, he indirectly confirmed Dai Chaohong's third hypothesis.

After Red Dragon's final words,

The atmosphere became tense and awkward.

However, just as Red Dragon thought the deal was going to fall through, Lin Ziming suddenly glanced at Wang Qiang, who was nearby, enjoying some fruit.

A scenario flashed across his mind.

A moment later.

Lin Ziming suddenly straightened his face and yelled at Wang Qiang:

"What Body Refining Technique? Why the Body Refining Technique?"

Wang Qiang:

"???????"

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