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Chapter 116 Humane Merits
  An extremely venomous snake.

It is said that it contains a trace of dragon blood, and if it survives the thunder tribulation, it can become a dragon.

Generally, this herb can grow in places where adders swim.

"This is simply an encyclopedia of herbal medicine!"

Jiang Bai was shocked.

The ocher whip of the Human Emperor Shennong was only able to understand the toxicity of the herb and whether it was cool or warm.

There is no way to tell the medicinal properties of herbs.

That's why there is a legend about Shen Nong tasting hundreds of herbs.

But the ocher whip given by the system can not only identify the name of the herbal medicine, but also analyze its pharmacological properties.

This is such a waste of effort.

Later, Jiang Bai used an upgraded ocher whip to whip the herbs one by one.

And all the shapes and pharmacological properties of these medicinal herbs were recorded.

Among them, I found a lot of rare and exotic herbs, some of which can prolong life if taken, some of which can detoxify hundreds of poisons, and some of which can even enable mortals to embark on the path of spiritual practice.

But there are not many that can cure the epidemic.

I don’t know how long I have been looking for it.

Jiang Bai discovered a medicinal herb with conical leaves, a bit like a small umbrella, several branched stems, thin linear leaves, hugging stems, and yellow flowers.

He used the red whip as usual.

A panel instantly appeared in front of my eyes.

[Name: Bupleurum grass]

[Odor: pungent, bitter, slightly cold in nature]

[Medicinal properties: Reconciling the exterior and interior, used to treat colds and fever, cold and heat exchanges, malaria, epidemic diseases, reducing fever and eliminating malaria]

"finally found you!"

Jiang Bai was overjoyed.

He vaguely remembered that in the original version of "The Romance of the Gods", Lu Yue used plague, causing all the people in Xiqi to contract the disease.

Because there was no Pure White Lotus, Yang Jian went to the Fire Cloud Cave to seek help from the Three Emperors.

In addition to giving Yang Jian the elixir to cure the plague, Shennong also plucked out a medicinal herb from Zizhi Cliff, which he called "Bupleurum grass". He said that this medicine can cure infectious diseases. If all living beings in the world suffer from this, they should take this first. If you take it with grass, the disease will heal itself.

After three days and three nights of searching.

Jiang Bai identified tens of thousands of medicinal herbs.

Many of them have important effects on the human race.

He picked some herbs that could cure the epidemic and brought them back to the city.

A shed was built in a densely populated area of ​​Fengjing City.

Then according to the medicinal properties given by the system, he tried to write a prescription and brewed a pot of potion.

Jiang Bai filled out a bowl of potion and walked to a little beggar of twelve or thirteen years old not far away.

He was pale, breathing heavily, and was extremely weak.

If there were no accidents, I might not be able to hold on for half a day.

"I am proficient in the art of Qihuang. This bowl of medicinal soup may save your life." Jiang Bai said.

Although the little beggar didn't understand anything, he was hungry and thirsty at the moment, so he didn't care what was in the bowl and drank heavily.

Jiang Bai watched the effect quietly.

There is no way, he is an immortal, no amount of epidemic energy will have any effect on him, so he can only try medicine.

About half an hour passed.

The little beggar's complexion gradually became rosier and his energy improved a lot.

At least I can stand up.

However, a flash of light flashed in Jiang Bai's eyes. He keenly discovered that there was still a small amount of epidemic disease in the little beggar's body, which was yellow-green in color. It was obvious that neither the water epidemic nor the autumn epidemic had been completely eliminated.

"Perhaps the weight of Bupleurum grass can be higher, and the appropriate addition of herbs such as Zixuan, Sedum, Xuejian, Changqing, and Solanum nigrum, which can clear away heat and relieve plague, can improve the medicinal properties, and it may be able to completely eliminate the qi of epidemic diseases."

Jiang Bai murmured to himself.

Then, a pot full of herbs was cooked.

The effect this time was much better, and both water and autumn plagues were basically eliminated.

He also added some herbs to improve Qi and blood, which can help patients recover better.

And named it "Buihu Qingwen Decoction".

Soon, Jiang Bai's reputation spread in this area.

Countless people lined up to receive the soup.

"You are truly the reincarnation of a god from heaven! You have a compassionate heart!"

An old woman bowed down devoutly.

Jiang Bai's heart moved, and he said: "I am Taiyi, the Lord who saves the sufferings of the world, and is here to relieve the plague and save the world according to the decree of the Lord."

"Taiyi saves Ku Tianzun?"

"The Lord Who Crosses the World?"

Although everyone has never heard of these two gods, it does not prevent them from bowing down and calling them "Tianzun" and "Venerable".

About two months passed.

With the help of "Buihu Qingwen Decoction", the epidemic in Fengjing City finally disappeared.

This epidemic killed approximately 300,000 people.

If Jiang Bai hadn't developed the antidote as soon as possible, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

After the epidemic, countless merchants, gentry, common people, and dignitaries invested in the construction of a tall relief palace in order to thank Jiang Bai for his life-saving grace.

In the center of the hall is enshrined Taiyi, the Lord of Suffering, wearing a crown, wearing a rosy robe, the true form of the wonderful way, purple gold and auspicious appearance, sitting on a nine-color lotus throne, with nine-color divine light surrounding his head, emitting thousands of rays of light.

There is a man and a woman standing on the left and right sides, respectively the Master Miaoyandu World Honored Master of Changle and the Mystic Lady Xuanyuan Master Changle Miaoyandu World Master.

On the first day of the completion of the Palace of Suffering, Ji Shuwu, the prince of Fengjing City, personally led the officials of the country to worship Taiyi, Lord of Suffering.

Ji Shuwu is the younger brother of King Wu. When King Wu conquered the Zhou Dynasty before, he had met many disciples of Yuanshi Tianzun. Naturally, he knew that Taiyi's Suffering Heavenly Lord was transformed by Taiyi Zhenren. How could he dare to neglect and go to see Jiang Bai in person to seek the oracle.

Jiang Bai taught the world the "Taiyi Sutra of Saving Suffering and Protecting the Body" in the Palace of Suffering:
  If there are living beings who are suffering from illness or lingering pain, they can burn incense, recite the holy name, and read this sutra, and the illness will disappear and they will find peace.

If there are sentient beings wading in rivers and seas, and are frightened by the waves, and are about to be injured by fishes and dragons, they can keep their thoughts in mind and recite the holy name so that they can reach the shore without any harm.

If there are sentient beings who are harmed by evil spirits, ghosts and thieves, they should keep their thoughts in mind and recite the holy name. The evil spirits will stop and the ghosts and thieves will perish.

……

The profound meaning of "Taiyi Sutra of Saving Suffering and Protecting the Body" is simple and easy to understand, and it instantly gained the faith of countless mortals.

Countless people come to the Suffering Palace to offer incense every day, and the incense is extremely prosperous.

Jiang Bai had to choose a temple blessing to help manage the incense in the temple.

The candidate is the little beggar who was the first to be treated. He is smart and clever, and he is a good prospect.

Qinghua Changle Realm, Dongji Miaoyan Palace.

Looking at Jiang Bai who couldn't wait to go down to the next world, Taiyi Zhenren smiled and said: "This is a man who can do things."

Then he brewed a pot of innate tea with a little Sanguang Divine Water and sipped the tea carefully.

Nowadays, innate spiritual roots are becoming increasingly rare in the Three Realms.

He originally cultivated an innate green lotus in the Golden Light Cave. It's a pity that Empress Shiji used thousands of ghosts to block the mountain, so she had no choice but to send the innate Qinglian away.

Just tasted it carefully for a while.

I heard many people shouting in my ears: "Taiyi save Ku Tianzun! It is difficult to save Ku Tianzun!"

At first, there were not many people shouting the name of the Heavenly Lord, but slowly, the number of prayers increased, like a wave.

At least there are millions of people.

There are even countless people reciting the "Taiyi Sutra of Saving Suffering and Protecting the Body" with pious attitudes and pure beliefs.

"How long has Jiang Bai been in the lower world?"

Master Taiyi was so shocked that he spilled a little of the tea in his hand.

Although one day in heaven and one year in the lower world.

But not even an hour has passed in heaven now, right?

This will already be preached to millions of people?

"Yangwu has accepted a good disciple. Next time he goes to Qingweitian, he can tell his master that Jiang Bai will enter the Yuxu Dharma Disc and officially become the third generation disciple of Chanjiao." Master Taiyi secretly said.

The Chan Sect is extremely strict in recruiting disciples. Even if a second-generation disciple wants to recruit core disciples, he must be personally reviewed by Yuanshi Tianzun. Only after approval can he enter the Chan Sect's gate.

Plague Department.

Emperor Wenhuang Haotian is looking at the plague book.

This is a heavenly magic weapon that can view all the creatures that died from the plague in the three realms.

"Emperor, this plague brought by our Plague Tribe will definitely kill millions of people, and all living beings in the world will definitely fear the majesty of the Plague Tribe! We should build plague temples everywhere, and beg and worship us, praying to dispel evil and avoid disasters!"

Li Qi, the messenger of the southern plague, laughed.

But Lu Yue's face was ashen, he threw down the plague book and shouted: "See for yourself, how many thousands of people have died?"

Li Qi hurriedly picked up the plague book, opened it, and exclaimed: "How is it possible that there are only 300,000 people, not even one million people?"

Lu Yue sneered and said: "The Plague Book is the same as Yue Lao's Marriage Book. They are both heavenly instruments and were refined by Taoist ancestors. How can there be any mistake?"

"Among the five seasonal epidemics, the water epidemic is the most severe and has the widest spread. Among the seasonal epidemics of the four seasons, the autumn epidemic is not as good as the winter epidemic, but it is no small matter. How come only 300,000 people were killed or injured in a city with tens of millions of people?"

Li Qi felt incredible.

He has been a disciple of Lu Yue since the time of Emperor Xuanyuan in ancient times, and is proficient in plague. A small epidemic is just a matter of breath, how could he miss it?
  At this time, Zhu Tianlin, the Western Plague Messenger, said: "This matter is indeed a bit strange. Except for Master, there are few people in the Three Realms who can compare with Senior Brother Li's Plague Technique. It is natural that there will be no mistakes. Will he have great supernatural powers?" The immortals interfered and broke the epidemic in Fengjing City?"

Lu Yue also fell into deep thought. The autumn plague plus the water plague were already a catastrophic disaster for mortals, and at least millions of people would be killed or injured.

If there is a famine, it is common for ten rooms to be empty.

How could only 300,000 people die from the disease?
  "Could it be that Pleiades star official Yang Wu was behind it? Although his Pure White Lotus is not of high grade, it is the best at eliminating plague and purifying all negative evil spirits." Yang Wenhui, the Northern Plague Messenger.

"Yangwu...Pure World White Lotus..."

Lu Yue sneered, it was Yangwu who used the Pure White Lotus to break their plague technique, and then used the immortal-killing flying knife to kill their souls and bodies. How can this hatred be eliminated.

Immediately he ordered: "Li Qi, please go down to the lower realm to investigate immediately. If it is really related to Yangwu, I will immediately go to Lingxiao Palace and sue the Jade Emperor. He will not be able to escape from Yangwu's sword on the Immortal Platform!"

The Heavenly Court established the Plague Department to allow it to properly spread the plague.

Yangwu is the Lord of the Pleiades, and his biggest responsibility is Si Chenxiaocei. If he interferes with the Plague Tribe to bring down the plague, that would be overstepping his authority!
  According to the "Edict on Female Youth" written by the Supreme Saint, the death penalty must be imposed on the Immortal Platform.

"Yes!"

Then Li Qi took the Innate Plague Treasure Fang Banner and headed south to Zhanbu Continent in the lower realm.

Not long after, we arrived at Fengjing of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

It has been more than half a year since the last plague was released in the lower realm.

At this time, the people in the city were orderly and living peacefully, and it seemed that they could not tell that an epidemic had occurred some time ago.

Every household seems to enshrine a statue of the god, saying: "Taiyi saves the suffering god."

"It turns out that Chanjiao was behind it!"

Li Qi was furious and took the plague flag to the Palace of Suffering in the city.

It was night at this time, and there were no people in the hall.

Only Miao Zhu was dozing off.

Li Qi sneered, shook his flag, and a stream of gray-yellow air emerged.

Just as the plague flew to the temple, a ray of green light emitted, blocking the plague.

"Brother Taoist, why are you so murderous? Is it possible that you don't know that the gods kill mortals at will and you have to suffer the punishment?"

Jiang Bai walked out of the statue in the temple with a smile on his face.

"Who are you? You actually prevented the Plague Department from spreading the plague?" Li Qi shouted.

"The poor Taoist Taiyi saves the suffering, and the Lord of Heaven sits down to save the world. According to the order of the Lord of Heaven, he will save all sentient beings in the three realms."

Li Qi said coldly: "Why do you want to eliminate the plague brought by the Plague Department when you save your people? What is your intention?"

"Thousands of people in Fengjing City are suffering from the epidemic. I am also adhering to the will of the Heavenly Lord to eliminate the epidemic. It is in line with the laws of heaven and the people's hearts. What's wrong?" Jiang Bai said with a smile.

"Then what method did you use to get rid of the plague? Could it be Lord Pleiades' Pure White Lotus?" Li Qi said.

"No comment!"

Xia Yi smiled lightly.

"Then I will take you to the Plague Department and hand you over to Emperor Haotian!"

Li Qi roared, and his body instantly grew bigger, reaching ten feet in height. His face was like indigo, his hair was like cinnabar, he had a huge mouth with fangs, and his eyes were wide open.

But the appearance of the plague god appeared.

The golden body of the Dharma created by heavenly virtues has all kinds of miraculous features.

Those stars in the sky were created according to the prototypes of ancient demon gods.

For example, Kuimu Lang is based on the ancient demon god Sky-Swallowing Dog.

Li Qi is the eldest disciple of Lu Yue. Before becoming a god, he had the cultivation level of the late Golden Immortal.

After being on the list of gods, his strength dropped sharply, but with the golden body of the Plague God, he could still display his early cultivation level as a Golden Immortal.

Then he manifested a big hand, several times bigger than a millstone, and was about to grab Jiang Bai in his hand and take him back to the Plague Department.

Jiang Bai sacrificed the Tai Chi talisman, and two black and white qi flew out of it, surrounding his body and blocking his big hand.

No matter how hard Li Qi tried, he couldn't break it.

"Fellow Taoist, you and I each perform our duties, why are we so aggressive towards each other?" Jiang Bai said.

"The Plague Department is one of the four divisions in Heaven, and is only under the Dou Department. You dare to go against the Plague Department. How can I break up with you?"

Li Qiji set off the flags, and the innate plague energy burst out.

If he hadn't restrained his power, the people within a hundred miles would have suffered.

Jiang Bai's expression remained unchanged and he threw the Tai Chi talisman in the air.

Then he took out a bamboo slip, used his magic power, and said respectfully to the sky:

"In the name of humanity, I, the Supreme Lord of the Heavenly Court, Taiyi, who saves the suffering, the Great Master of Changle Miaoyandu, feel that all living beings in the wild are struggling to survive, trapped by plagues and diseases, and their lives are precarious, so I specially wrote the "Compendium of Materia Medica", which includes most of the herbal medicines in the world. Benefit the common people and rejuvenate the human race. I hope humanity will learn from this!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the sky was shaken.

A golden cloud of merit like fish scales fell down.

Part of it falls on the "Compendium of Materia Medica", allowing it to transform into a successful spiritual treasure, which has many mysteries and has its own advantages and disadvantages with the innate spiritual treasure.

Part of it fell on Jiang Bai.

(End of this chapter)