Calamities in Journey to the West? My heart and form are both void.

Summary

The passage describes a unique pharmacy where a young man buys two bottles of health supplements without a fixed price, paying a thousand taels of silver. Days later, the same man returns with two plump companions to meet the shopkeeper, Tai Bai. They seek help regarding a mysterious illness spreading through the city, causing rapid deterioration and death. Old Zheng, one of the visitors, explains the urgent situation, hoping Tai Bai can provide a solution to save lives and prevent a potential epidemic.

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