The bandits who had been standing with Tian Er now took a disgusted half-step to the side, giving him space to writhe on the ground.
"Don't test our patience. Get back to work. Now."
With Tian Er serving as a cautionary tale, the others didn't dare to linger. They shuffled back to the wasteland in twos and threes, but now, everyone was wary of each other.
They were all carefully watching the people around them for any symptoms, afraid of being dragged down as well.
Mountain Leader's eyes darted around. He knew a rare opportunity had arrived.
He secretly sidled up to Mr. Lang. The moment Mr. Lang saw him approach, he quickly shuffled a few steps away. "Don't get so close."
Mountain Leader: "...I have something to tell you."
Mr. Lang's face was full of suspicion. "Whatever you have to say, you can say it from over there. Don't tell me you know something's wrong with you and you're trying to infect me on purpose!"
