I'm In Heaven, I Just Want To Work Overtime

Chapter 116: Humanitarian Merit

Hui, an extremely dangerous venomous snake.

It is rumored to contain a trace of dragon blood. If it successfully crosses the Thunder Tribulation, it can become a Flood Dragon.

This kind of herb can grow in places where Hui snakes have passed through.

"This is like an encyclopedia of herbs!"

Jiang Bai was shocked.

Even the Divine Farmer, Human Sovereign's Vermilion Whip, could only understand the toxicity of herbs and whether they were cooling or warming in nature.

There was no way to discern the medicinal properties of herbs.

That's why the legend of the Divine Farmer tasting hundreds of herbs was passed down.

But the Vermilion Whip given by the system not only recognized the names of herbs, but also analyzed their pharmacological characteristics.

This saved a lot of effort.

Afterwards, Jiang Bai used the upgraded Vermilion Whip to whip each herb one by one.

And he recorded the shape and pharmacology of these herbs.

Among them, he found quite a few rare and exotic herbs. Some could prolong life when consumed, some could detoxify, and there were even some that could allow ordinary people to embark on the path of cultivation.

However, there weren't many that could treat epidemic diseases.

He didn't know how long he had been searching.

Jiang Bai discovered a herb with cone-shaped leaves that resembled small umbrellas. The stem branched out, the leaves were thin and linear, and the flowers were yellow.

He continued to whip it with the red whip as usual.

An interface appeared before his eyes.

[Name: Chaihu Grass]

[Scent: Pungent and bitter, slightly cold in nature]

[Medicinal properties: Resolves exterior and interior imbalances, used to treat colds, fevers, alternating chills and fever, malaria, epidemic diseases, and fever-cutting malaria]

"I finally found you!"

Jiang Bai was overjoyed.

He vaguely remembered that in the original version of "Fengshen Yanyi," Lu Yue unleashed a plague that caused all the people of Xiqi to fall ill.

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

In addition to giving Yang Jian the medicine to cure the plague, the Divine Farmer also plucked a herb named "Chaihu Grass" from Zizhi Cliff, saying that this herb could cure infectious diseases. If any living being in the mortal world encountered this suffering, they should take this herb first, and the illness would heal on its own.

After three days and three nights of searching, Jiang Bai identified over ten thousand types of herbs.

Many of them had significant effects on the human race.

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

He built a shed in a densely populated area of Fengjing City.

Then, following the medicinal properties provided by the system, he attempted to write a prescription and boiled a pot of medicinal water.

Jiang Bai poured a bowl of medicinal water and walked over to a twelve or thirteen-year-old beggar nearby.

The beggar's face was pale, and he was gasping for breath, extremely weak.

If nothing unexpected happened, he probably wouldn't last half a day.

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

Although the young beggar couldn't understand what he said, he was hungry and thirsty at the moment, and he didn't care what was in the bowl. He drank it in big gulps.

Jiang Bai quietly observed the effect from the side.

There was no other way. He had the body of a Celestial Immortal, so no matter how much epidemic qi there was, it had no effect on him. He could only resort to the method of testing the medicine.

After about half an hour.

The little beggar's complexion gradually became rosier, and he seemed much more energetic.

At least he could stand up now.

However, a glint flashed in Jiang Bai's eyes as he keenly noticed that there was still a small amount of epidemic energy in the beggar's body, presenting a yellow-green color. It was evident that the water epidemic and autumn epidemic had not been completely cleared.

"The dosage of the bupleurum herb could perhaps be increased a bit, and it might be appropriate to add some other heat-clearing and epidemic-resolving herbs such as purple xuan, jingtian, xuejian, changqing, and longkui to enhance the medicinal properties. Maybe it can completely eliminate the epidemic energy."

Jiang Bai muttered to himself.

Then, he boiled a pot full of medicinal herbs.

The effect this time was much better, as the water epidemic and autumn epidemic were basically cleared.

He also added some herbs to improve the patient's qi and blood, helping them recover better.

And he named it "Chaihu Qingwen Soup."

Soon, Jiang Bai's reputation spread throughout the region.

Countless people lined up in long queues to receive the soup.

"You are truly a divine being from heaven! Compassionate heart!"

An old woman devoutly bowed.

Jiang Bai's heart stirred, and he said, "I am the Venerable under the Heavenly Venerable of Taiyi, here to relieve the epidemic and help the world, following the Heavenly Venerable's decree."

"Heavenly Venerable of Taiyi?"

"Venerable?"

Although the crowd had not heard of these two divine beings, it did not prevent them from bowing and calling them "Heavenly Venerable" and "Venerable."

After about two months.

With the help of "Chaihu Qingwen Soup," the epidemic in Fengjing City finally disappeared.

This epidemic probably caused the death of three hundred thousand people.

If Jiang Bai had not developed the antidote early on, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

After the epidemic, countless merchants, gentry, common people, and dignitaries in the region funded the construction of a tall Salvation Hall to express their gratitude to Jiang Bai for saving lives.

In the center of the hall, the Heavenly Venerable of Taiyi was enshrined, wearing a crown, clad in rosy garments, with a marvelous true body, a purple-gold auspicious appearance, sitting on a nine-colored lotus throne, surrounded by a halo of nine-colored divine light, radiating boundless brilliance.

Standing on the left and right sides were a man and a woman, respectively the Changle Miaoyan Venerable and the Changle Miaoyan Venerable Xuan Nü.

On the first day the Salvation Hall was completed, the princes and lords of Fengjing City, led by Ji Shuwu, personally came to worship the Heavenly Venerable of Taiyi.

Ji Shuwu was the younger brother of the Martial King. During the Martial King's campaign against the Zhou Dynasty, he had seen many disciples of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable and naturally knew that this Heavenly Venerable of Taiyi was an incarnation of the Perfected Being of Taiyi. He dared not be negligent and went to personally pay respects to Jiang Bai, seeking divine guidance.

Jiang Bai was in the Salvation Hall, imparting the "Taiyi Salvation and Protection Scripture" to the world:

If there are sentient beings suffering from epidemic diseases, enduring lingering pain, they can burn incense, recite sacred mantras, and read this scripture, and the illness will retreat, bringing peace and tranquility.

If there are sentient beings crossing rivers and seas, frightened by waves, threatened by fish and dragons, they can concentrate their thoughts, recite sacred mantras, and reach the shore safely without harm.

If there are sentient beings harmed by evil spirits and thieves, they only need to concentrate their thoughts, recite sacred mantras, and the demons and thieves will cease to exist.

...

The profound meaning of the "Taiyi Salvation and Protection Scripture" was easy to understand, instantly gaining the belief of countless mortals.

Every day, countless people came to the Salvation Hall to offer incense, and the incense was extremely prosperous.

Jiang Bai had to select a temple caretaker to assist in managing the incense in the temple.

The chosen person was the beggar he had first treated. He was clever and promising.

In the Qinghua Changle Realm, in the Miaoyan Palace of the Eastern Extreme.

Looking at Jiang Bai, who was eager to descend to the mortal realm, the Perfected Being of Taiyi smiled and said, "This is someone capable."

Then, he brewed a pot of Innate tea with a little bit of San Guang Divine Water and savored it carefully.

Nowadays, Innate Spirit Roots are becoming increasingly scarce in the Three Realms.

He originally cultivated an Innate Azure Lotus in the Golden Light Cave.

Unfortunately, back then, Lady Shi Ji used millions of Yin souls to block the mountain, so she had no choice but to send the Innate Azure Lotus away.

After savoring it for a while, he heard many people shouting loudly in his ears: "Heavenly Venerable Taiyi! It's difficult to save the suffering!"

At first, there weren't many people calling out the name Heavenly Venerable, but gradually, the prayers became more and more numerous, like waves.

There were at least millions of people, if not more.

There were even countless people reciting the "Taiyi Saving Suffering and Protecting Body Wonderful Scripture" with devout attitudes and pure faith.

"How long has Jiang Bai been in the mortal realm?" Taiyi Perfected Being was shocked inexplicably, spilling some tea from his hand.

Although one day in heaven is equivalent to one year in the mortal realm.

But now, hasn't even an hour passed in the Heavenly World?

And there are already hundreds of thousands of people spreading the teachings?

"Yang Wu has taken in a good disciple. Next time I go to Qingwei Heaven, I can report to the Master and let Jiang Bai enter the Jade Void Law Plate, officially becoming a third-generation disciple of the Chan Sect." Taiyi Perfected Being thought to himself.

The Chan Sect is very strict in accepting disciples. Even if second-generation disciples want to recruit core disciples, they must be personally reviewed by Primordial Heavenly Venerable. Only after approval can they enter the Chan Sect.

Plague Department.

Great Emperor Wenchuang of the Plague Department was looking at the Plague Register.

This is a Heavenly Dao Law Weapon that can view all living beings who died from plagues in the Three Realms.

"Emperor Monarch, this time when my Plague Department brings down the epidemic, it will surely cause the death of millions of people. Mortal beings will surely fear the majesty of the Plague Department! We should establish Plague God Temples everywhere, where people can beg and worship us, praying for the elimination of evil and disaster!" said Li Qi, the Plague Envoy from the South, with a laugh.

However, Lü Yue's face turned pale. He threw down the Plague Register and shouted, "Take a look for yourself, how many people have died?"

Li Qi hurriedly picked up the Plague Register and opened it, exclaiming, "How is it possible that only three hundred thousand people have died? Not even a million?"

Lü Yue sneered, "The Plague Register is like the Marriage Register of the Matchmaker, both are Heavenly Dao Law Weapons refined by Dao Ancestor. How could they be wrong?"

"Among the Five Elements Plague, the Water Plague is the most severe and has the widest range of transmission. Among the Four Seasons Plague, although the Autumn Plague is not as powerful as the Winter Plague, it is still significant. How is it that only three hundred thousand people have died in the capital city with a population of millions?"

Li Qi found it unbelievable.

Since he became a disciple of Lü Yue under the Ancient Emperor Xuanyuan, he has been proficient in the Plague Dao. Dealing with a small epidemic is as easy as blowing air. How could he make a mistake?

At this moment, Zhu Tianlin, the Plague Envoy from the West, said, "This matter is indeed somewhat suspicious. Brother Li's Plague Art, except for our Master, there are few in the Three Realms who can compare to it. Naturally, there should be no mistakes. Could it be that a great Divine Ability immortal is interfering and breaking the epidemic in Fengjing City?"

Lü Yue also fell into contemplation. The combination of the Autumn Plague and the Water Plague is a disaster for mortals. At least hundreds of thousands of people would be dead or injured.

If faced with a catastrophe, it would be normal for ten households to be empty.

How could there be only three hundred thousand deaths?

"Could it be that it's the work of the Star Official Yang Wu behind the scenes? Although his Pure World White Lotus is not of high grade, it is the most effective in eliminating plagues and purifying all negative energies." Yang Wenhui, the Plague Envoy from the North, said.

"Yang Wu... Pure World White Lotus..."

Lü Yue sneered. It was Yang Wu who used the Pure World White Lotus to break their Plague Art back then, and then used the Immortal Platform to sever their Primordial Spirit and physical body. How could this hatred be erased?

He immediately ordered, "Li Qi, go down to the mortal realm immediately and investigate. If it is really related to Yang Wu, this Emperor Monarch will immediately report to the Lingxiao Palace and accuse the Jade Emperor. Yang Wu won't escape a single blow on the Immortal Platform!"

The Heavenly Court established the Plague Department to appropriately spread plagues.

Yang Wu is the Star Lord of the Maodian Star, and his biggest responsibility is to announce the dawn. If he interferes with the Plague Department's release of plagues, it would be an abuse of power!

According to the "Decree of the Female Qing", written by the Supreme Saint, severe punishment will be imposed on those who ascend to the Immortal Platform.

"Yes!"

Then Li Qi took the Innate Plague Treasure and headed towards the southern part of the mortal realm.

It didn't take long for him to arrive in Fengjing, the capital of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Since the last release of the plague, more than half a year had passed in the mortal realm.

At this moment, the people in the city were orderly and peaceful, seemingly unaware of the recent epidemic.

It seemed that every household worshipped idols and chanted, "Heavenly Venerable, the Savior of Suffering."

"So it was the Chan Sect causing trouble behind the scenes!"

Li Qi became furious and took the plague banner to the Relief Hall in the city.

It was nighttime, and there were no people in the hall.

Only the temple caretaker was dozing off.

Li Qi sneered, shook the plague banner, and a grayish-yellow gas emerged.

Just as the plague gas was about to reach the temple caretaker, a green light appeared and blocked the plague gas.

"Brother, why such murderous intent? Don't you know that the gods can arbitrarily slaughter mortals and face punishment for it?"

Jiang Bai walked out of the idol in the hall with a smile on his face.

"Who are you? How dare you obstruct the Plague Department from spreading the epidemic?" Li Qi shouted.

"I am Heavenly Venerable, the Savior of Suffering, sitting in the world to save all beings under the command of Heavenly Venerable."

Li Qi coldly said, "You save your people, but why do you want to eliminate the epidemic caused by the Plague Department? What is your intention?"

"The people of Fengjing City are suffering from the epidemic. I, Venerable, am eliminating the disease in accordance with the will of Heavenly Venerable, aligning with the rules of heaven and the hearts of the people. What's wrong with that?" Jiang Bai smiled.

"Then what method did you use to eliminate the epidemic? Could it be the Pure World White Lotus of the Star Lord Maori?" Li Qi asked.

"No comment!"

Xia Yi smiled faintly.

"Then I will capture you and hand you over to the Great Emperor Haotian!"

Li Qi roared, and his body instantly grew to a height of ten zhang. His face was blue, his hair was like cinnabar, and his huge mouth had sharp teeth. His three eyes were wide open.

It turned out to be the manifestation of the Plague God's Law.

The Law Manifestation, made by the Heavenly Court using merits, had various wonderful features.

The constellations in the sky were also created based on the prototypes of ancient beast gods.

For example, the prototype of the Kuimulang was the ancient beast god Swallowing Heaven Dog.

Li Qi was Lu Yue's senior disciple and had the cultivation of Golden Immortal Late Stage before being conferred divinity.

After being listed on the Conferred Divinity List, his strength greatly decreased. However, with the Plague God's Law Manifestation, he could still display the cultivation of Golden Immortal Early Stage.

Then he manifested a giant hand several times larger than a millstone, intending to grab Jiang Bai and take him back to the Plague Department.

Jiang Bai used the Taiji Talisman Seal, and two black and white qi flew out, surrounding his body, blocking the giant hand.

No matter how hard Li Qi exerted his strength, he couldn't break through.

"Fellow Daoist, we each have our own responsibilities. Why force each other?" Jiang Bai said.

"The Plague Department is one of the four departments of the Heavenly Court, subordinate only to the Fighting Department. How dare you oppose the Plague Department? How can I let you go?" Li Qi waved the plague banner, and innate plague gas burst out.

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

Jiang Bai's expression remained unchanged. He threw the Taiji Talisman Seal into the air.

Then he took out a bamboo slip, activated his mana, and respectfully said to the heavens:

"The way of humanity is above all. I, Venerable Changle Miao Yan, under the seat of Heavenly Venerable, have written the 'Compendium of Materia Medica,' which includes most of the herbs in the mortal world, to benefit all beings and prosper the human race. I hope humanity will take note!"

As soon as his words fell, the heavens trembled.

A fish-scale-like cloud of merit descended.

Some of it fell onto the "Compendium of Materia Medica," transforming it into a successful spirit treasure, possessing many mysteries and having its own unique qualities compared to innate spirit treasures.

Some of it fell onto Jiang Bai.

(End of this chapter)