Chapter 435: Chapter 433: The Excellent Seedlings of the Lin Clan Army_1
“Join the Lin Clan Army!”

Lin Jinxu was filled with joy, “The Lin Clan Army is lacking such excellent recruits. It’s okay if they can’t read or write. As long as they can charge ahead in battle, face the enemy without fear, and dare to fight with a knife in hand.”

“Hey, hey, Second Brother, why would you say that.”

Lin Qingluo frowned, “Don’t let them hear this, otherwise they won’t focus on their studies. Joining the army requires literacy. Understanding basic military strategies is also necessary.”

“My sister is right.”

Lin Jinzhou very smoothly nodded in agreement, “If the messenger can’t read, they won’t understand road signs. How will they deliver letters?”

“Hmm.”

Lin Qingluo smiled happily.

“Alright, I misspoke. Knowing how to read and write is very important. You must learn.”

Lin Jinxu chuckled, looking affectionately at his younger sister, he graciously admitted defeat.

The hooves of their horses clattered as the siblings cheerfully rode towards the canopy, dismounting from their horses.

Wang Meng and Shitou had already arrived first and occupied the best spot in the canopy. Upon seeing their young master, they dutifully moved the stool to the small table.

Lin Qingluo ushered the Little Prince into the canopy and sat down on the stool. Lin Jinxu called to the tea vendor and ordered five big bowls of chilled tea.

While the vendor was preparing the tea, Lin Jinzhou engaged him in friendly conversation, inquiring about prominent attractions in Xiangzhou City and the best-reviewed hotels.

“Young masters, are you planning on entering the city?”

The vendor took a liking to them due to their refined manners and offered a kind reminder.

“There has been an outbreak of disease in the city recently. They don’t know what food caused it. A lot of people are vomiting and have diarrhoea. The Relief Medical Hall is packed full. I heard that some people faint on the spot due to exhaustion because they don’t receive treatment.”

“Epidemic?!”

The color drained from everyone’s faces at the table.

Wang Meng and Shitou instinctively looked towards their young master.

Lin Jinxu asked without thinking, “Does the government know about this? Did they not send a physician to diagnose and treat it?”

The vendor smirked, “The doctors at Relief Medical Hall are helpless, let alone the others.”

“Second Brother, shall we still enter the city?”

At these words, Lin Jinzhou’s brow furrowed.

“Little Qingluo, what do you think?”

Without answering, Lin Jinxu turned his head to look at his younger sister.

Lin Qingluo didn’t hesitate, “We must determine the source of the epidemic to prevent it from spreading further.”

“But how do we find out? With us few people? It would take several days to make one round of the vast city of Xiangzhou.”

Lin Jinzhou was at a quandary.

“Third Brother, don’t be anxious. We’ve got great help.”

Lin Qingluo grinned, pointing at the tree branch above them, and mentally communicated to the little kingfisher, “Yin’er, ask the birds about the origin of the epidemic.”

“Okay.”

The little kingfisher stood on a branch, chirped crisply, and a crowd of birds soon gathered.

“Chirp, twitter, coo, quack.”

The birds discussed excitedly, their calls loud and, to those unaware of the reason, somewhat noisy.

A confused expression came over Lin Jinzhou, “Little Qingluo, are the birds the help you mentioned?”

“Don’t underestimate Yin’er, it is the King of Beasts.”

Wang Meng held the little kingfisher in high esteem.

“That’s right.”

Shitou gave a friendly reminder, “Underestimating it will bring trouble.”

“Hmm.”

The Little Prince nodded vigorously.

“Grrr.”

Baoya also chimed in with a growl or two.

“King of Beasts?”

Lin Jinxu and Lin Jinzhou looked at each other, and all four eyes simultaneously rolled.

The two handsome young men were completely befuddled.

The birds, with their wide network of information, quickly reached a conclusion in their discussion.

“Master, the birds say it is the underground river of Xiangzhou City that has been contaminated. It is spread to the city’s residents through wells.”