Chapter 47: Gold and Silver Transformed into Tribulation Qi
Li Shun wept bitterly, tears streaming down his face as he kowtowed in gratitude for Fang Xun’s life-saving grace.
Fang Xun himself was deeply moved. That Li Shun had managed to survive such a calamity was nothing short of a miracle.
After putting on a convincing act, “Fang Xun” finally spoke, “If I remember correctly, your ancestral home is in Dongshan Town. As it happens, this official…”
His words suddenly halted. A trace of bitterness flashed across his face, and in the next instant, he changed his phrasing. “As it happens, I am also being demoted to serve as the garrison commander of Dongshan Town. Would you be willing to accompany me?”
Li Shun was naturally overjoyed and readily agreed.
They did not set out immediately. Instead, they remained where they were, resting as they awaited the arrival of a new day.
The snow-covered ground lay silent and still, no one able to discern the thoughts hidden within their hearts.
“There’s no way to rule out the possibility that someone is still watching from the shadows. The act must be carried through to the end.”
“Great Qian spans thirteen provinces, one hundred and eight commanderies, and three thousand six hundred counties. Lengshan lies on the northwestern frontier, while Dongshan Town is located in the east.”