Chun then shared the idea of shifting the blame to the Dark Soul Witch with Aileen.

Aileen was surprised, "We don't have any evidence that she was here, do we?"

Chun thought for a moment, "You've been promoted to Dancing Girl and even started selling lessons. The witch is also selling arrays for promotion, so we've stolen her business. Will she retaliate against us and come here to kill us?"

Aileen was puzzled, "I don't know! I've started the classes for two days now, and all the nobles from Black Iron City have sent people to sign up. It's said that she is well-informed among the nobles. She should have known by now and come here. She can't still be in Gem City on that prophetic crystal ball, right?"

Chun's thoughts diverged, "Then could she have a clone or something? The purpose of the prophetic crystal ball is to hunt down, but it might only predict the location of her true self and not necessarily her clone's location?"

Aileen said solemnly, "If she really has a clone and has sent it over, it might be mingling among my students."

Chun felt uneasy all of a sudden; once that happens, it could very well be a scripted kill! NPCs dying from player PK or various monsters attacking the city is nothing; they can revive. But if an NPC-driven storyline emerges, it could really end!

Aileen added, "However, looking at the strength of these students, none of them poses a threat to me, so even if there's a clone, it's probably just for observation."

Chun agreed, "Bilenna's reputation is that of a debt-collecting scammer sent by pirates. Most of these students are likely mobilized by Fafnir, and they're all observing you to confirm if you're a fraud. At the very least, once you personally cultivate your first Dancing Girl, this witch is likely to make a move!"

Aileen said solemnly, "The most likely to become a Dancing Girl is my sister, Amy!"

Chun suddenly remembered something, "Your bat was demonized using the witch's promotion array. Is it possible that everyone who used her array for promotion carries a mark that allows her to track them?"

Aileen was shocked, "I don't understand arrays! If that's the case, we'll have to kill her no matter what!"

At that moment, Chun seemed to understand why the old lady at the Astrology Shop had reached out to him; the so-called prophecy might have foresaw a major event involving him, essentially triggering it in advance.

Just then, Bilenna said, "Miss White, the village physician, is at the inn's entrance. It might be related to your condition, so you should lie down."

Chun was surprised, "Did you call her over?"

Bilenna chuckled, "Of course, she came voluntarily and politely!"

And so Bilenna went out to greet her.

So it was voluntary; that means something's up!

In no time, Bilenna returned with a big sister dressed in white, the village physician, entering the room.

"Hello, Mr. Chun, I am the village physician White. Because of my work, I wear white all the time. You can also call me Bai."

Chun felt a rush of spirit; anyone with a nickname is not ordinary! And indeed, she was quite extraordinary with her short, black, and neat hair, a glimpse of black lace under the white coat... In terms of overall temperament, she even surpassed Fafnir in her nurse outfit! So this little village really has such a hidden gem!

The key is, does the village physician know the Ancestor Skill?

Chun immediately sat up to greet her, "Hello, Sister Bai—"

Sister Bai quickly stopped Chun, "No need to get up, sir! This isn't like battling the plague that gets stronger as you fight it. You're currently in a weakened, debilitated state. If you don't rest, the condition will only worsen."

Chun, knowingly asked, "You knew I fought the plague?"

Sister Bai answered with a face full of admiration, "Of course, anyone who's returned from Plague Island is a victor against the plague. Even the strongest fortress would be breached by a plague from the inside. In fact, we're under constant threat from the plague too..."

As she spoke, Sister Bai took out an oil-like substance from the medical kit, "This is the secret anointment oil passed down in our village. Applying it all over your body along with my massage techniques can relieve your symptoms!"

With that, she opened Chun's hospital gown and started applying the oil with her hands.

Holy shit, isn't this exactly like the essential oil massage in the shop? She starts with a secret...

Chun knew it was getting interesting, "Why don't the big city hospitals have this method? They just told me to take medicine and rest."

Sister Bai smiled, "That's why it's a village secret; even Oak City's large hospitals might not have it."

Chun was excited, "Can I learn it?"

Sister Bai smiled, "If you're willing to learn, it would be an honor for our village, but since it's a secret, it requires village approval."

Chun got straight to the point, "Is there a task I need to complete?"

Sister Bai said urgently, "There really is an urgent task I need. We're running out of this anointment oil, but the nearby medicinal herbs have been exhausted. We need to go to a canyon forest full of miasma to collect more, but no one in our village can withstand the miasma in the forest. Since you've returned from Plague Island, you can definitely do it, right?"

Indeed, it's a job destined for a hero!

Chun suddenly remembered that his alt character had mastered the Collection Technique, but he had forgotten it on his main character. Moreover, the main character started forgetting from the Advanced Collection Technique, so as long as he recalls the Advanced Technique now, it would naturally sync with the alt character, directly becoming a Master!

Chun asked, "Can the herbs from that forest upgrade my level to Advanced?"

Sister Bai sighed, "Given they emit such dense miasma, it must be the case. But we've never been inside, so we don't know what dangers lie within."

Chun couldn't wait, "Okay! Leave it to me."

—System prompt: You have accepted the hidden reputation task 'Collect Medicinal Herbs in the Miasma Forest' from the Southern Canyon Village...

Sister Bai said excitedly, "Sir, don't rush. Once you're recovered, I'll accompany you! Don't be fooled by my appearance; I am a female warrior! Of course, I'll just camp outside the forest while you go in."

Oh, oh, oh~~~ So that's it! Came right in with a beauty trap, the village chief is quite the player~!

Chun decided to gather more information from her, "By the way, Sister Bai, when you mentioned that strong fortresses are constantly threatened by plagues, were you only referring to this miasma forest?"

Sister Bai was serious, "Of course not, sir. Didn't you eliminate the Wandering Dog King, Plague King, and Cockroach King in the city's sewers?"

Chun was getting into it, steering the conversation, "So, if these plague sources were deliberately bred by villains and released into the village, it would be very dangerous, right?"

Sister Bai said solemnly, "That is inevitable."

Chun continued to push, "I've heard rumors that there are suspicions you're hiding decades' worth of Secret Iron and Mithril in your village, but you won't admit it—"

Sister Bai's face changed, "We're not!"

At that moment, Chun felt the pressure of her grip causing his screen to shake with pain!

Sister Bai panicked, "Ah, sorry, sir!"

Chun figured it was time to play his card, displaying his skill, "Actually, my greatest gain from Plague Island was learning the Blood Healing Technique. I can treat the plague directly with my blood!"

Sister Bai was stunned!

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