Chapter 638 487: Variolation (Part 3)

Individual constitutions differ, and the use of medication varies accordingly. Some drugs not only won't alleviate but will even worsen the condition.

For mild symptoms, even if a prescription is used, it's essential to confirm its appropriateness. This is mainly the work of Senior Sister; he is responsible for severe cases.

Lien Yurou handles the preparation of herbs. The three of them have clearly defined roles, and only during meals do they gather together.

Yue Mei'Er handles purchasing and logistics, while sisters Lianxin and Liansuo have their own responsibilities.

Ling Yu'Er, along with Lin Ying and other girls, are also involved in the work. Lin Mao leads his boys, patrolling with Han Chunyang and handling emergencies.

Everyone has their own duties, and each performs their role.

Death is unavoidable. On the first day patients were brought to the Xue Family Manor, there were already fatalities. Even if Lin Miao were resurrected as a medical saint, there'd be nothing he could do.

If King Yama wants you dead by the third watch, he won't spare you till the fifth.

Once someone dies, after registering their identity and sealing personal belongings, they are promptly sent to the incinerator for cremation. The corpse is full of measles virus, and burial is clearly inappropriate. If some wild animal digs it up and eats it, spreading the measles virus, it would be disastrous.

Moreover, it's impossible to procure so many coffins, and burial would have to wait until the lockdown ends at least.

Miao Manor has its own brick kiln, so building a cremation furnace isn't too difficult; building several is no big issue either.

With the first, comes the second; deaths afterward become habitual, and amidst sorrow, everyone becomes numb.

"Much better now, the fever has subsided, and the pustules are starting to scab over. She's the first to recover."

"Who's caring for her?"

"It's Yu'Er; Miss Su has always been cared for by Yu'Er," replied Sun Youwei.

"Instruct Yu'Er to collect the scabs peeling off her body. I need them. In the future, whenever measles recover and scabs fall off, collect as many as possible," Lin Miao ordered.

"What use is this?" Sun Youwei asked curiously.

"Collect these scabs, grind them into powder, and they can be used for inoculation. They have a high probability of enabling immunity against measles," Lin Miao explained.

"Ah, how is that possible!" The women exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this.

"These measles patient's pustule scabs still contain mild measles virus, but the virus is very weak, non-lethal. We can control a certain dose, allowing mild infection. This infection generally won't cause severe symptoms. Once infected, the body can develop immunity similar to post-measles recovery, leading to lifelong immunity," Lin Miao continued.

"Can this really work?" Even though the reasoning sounded plausible, such a method was unheard of; no medical book had similar records.

Of course, the breadth of medical books is vast as the sea, even a medical saint might not have read them all.

This is "human inoculation," but slightly more risky than cowpox, with an immunity probability of about ninety-five percent.

That's already very high; vaccines in one's previous world were considered very safe if they had this probability.

In reality, not many vaccines reach this level.

"We'll know if it works after experimenting," Yue Mei'Er had complete faith in Lin Miao; after all, she had encountered the "chosen Saint Heir," and no matter what miraculous events occurred with him, she believed.

"What Mei'Er says makes sense; regardless, we must try it. If it truly works, it presents a solution," Sun Youwei nodded in agreement.

"This matter should have someone specifically in charge; Yu'Er is still young and can be an assistant," Yue Mei'Er said with a gentle smile.

Lin Miao saw no problem with this and nodded: "Mm, sure, let's have Yurou handle it. Yurou is meticulous."

Lien Yurou was slightly stunned; she knew if this succeeded, it would bring fame and fortune. She hadn't expected such a great task to fall to her?

She was indeed surprised.

"It's settled then; Yurou has joined our family and should have her own tasks. She's calm, understands pharmacology, and can prepare herbs; she's most suitable for this," Sun Youwei agreed.

And so, the matter was decided.

After eating, everyone returned to their busy tasks; Lin Miao seized this rare break, as he would soon attend to patients again.

Yue Mei'Er, having learned massage techniques, naturally applied them; at this moment, she knew they were useful.

With gentle pressure on his shoulders, with the perfect balance of strength, Lin Miao rested his head between her bosom, breathing evenly, allowing his mind complete relaxation.

No wonder they say gentle affection is a hero's grave.

"Situ Wan came looking for you today but upon seeing Youwei by your side, thought better of it and left. Would you like to see her later? Mei'Er can say you were here with me all along," Yue Mei'Er said softly in Lin Miao's ear.

"Did she say anything?"

"No, but judging by her demeanor, she seems thoroughly enamored by your charm," Yue Mei'Er giggled softly, being a woman herself, she understood the irresistible allure after intimacy with Lin Miao, especially after dual cultivation, it was unforgettable.

"No joking, she's different from you. She must have had something to discuss." Lin Miao opened his eyes, removed his shoulders from Yue Mei'Er's hands and replied.

"What's the difference? Can disciples of the sect not seek romance?" Yue Mei'Er retorted, "Or is it that she doesn't yearn for or think fondly of the good of the young master?"

"I should go see her; if she truly harbored such thoughts, she would have come already." Lin Miao believed Situ Wan wasn't like that; even if she desired, she'd never openly express it—she was more reserved.

"Alright then, you should go," Yue Mei'Er didn't obstruct him. Mentioning Situ Wan visiting Lin Miao, she knew this outcome would transpire.

A righteous sect goddess, now at her man's feet—how would she react upon discovering Lin Miao was the Saint Heir of the Moon Worship Sect? What a thrilling scene that would be?

Only when Situ Wan was both physically and spiritually Lin Miao's woman could this secret be shared.

Si Miaoxue, in this aspect, you lost to me.

I can help the young master win over the sect's goddess; can you?