Chapter 34: Greed Clouds the Mind
“What kind of damn formation is this? Made of paper?!”
Li Shun’s expression changed drastically as he stared at the towering flood surging across the horizon like a roaring silver river.
In the very instant he cursed inwardly, the faint golden barrier covering Lengshan County let out a strained, mournful cry before shattering with a thunderous crash. It broke apart into countless dazzling golden fragments, scattering through the sky like a rain of tragic blossoms.
Yet over by the county yamen, the formation seemed to have been pushed to its absolute limit. Golden light erupted brilliantly, condensing into a solid, unbreakable cage of gold.
With the barrier gone, the raging flood smashed through the city gates in an instant, sweeping across the entire county with unstoppable force.
The surging waters rampaged like a feral dragon, effortlessly devouring streets and buildings alike. The disaster struck too suddenly and too violently. The townsfolk had no time to escape before they were dragged into the churning, murky currents amid desperate, heart-wrenching screams.
“Fang Xun has gone completely mad. He doesn’t care about the people’s lives at all!”
“Good thing I prepared in advance!”
The current Li Shun was no longer the cripple he once was. Having regained his youth, his movements were swift and agile. Just before the flood engulfed his residence, he slipped cleanly into an underground tunnel.