Chapter 144: Malevolence Hidden Within the Eulogy
Li Shun feigned confusion as he asked, "Senior Brother Kong, what exactly happened? Weren't we agreed that I would serve as Acting Magistrate for three months? Why have I suddenly been ordered back to Dongshan?"
Only after a long while did several lines of text slowly appear across the jade pendant.
"Junior Brother Li, do not be alarmed."
"A sudden Heavenly Dao Severance Qi Calamity has struck Dongshan. In order to protect the people under his jurisdiction, Martial Uncle Fang gave his life in glorious sacrifice!"
Only then did Li Shun reveal the perfect expression of utter shock.
"What?!"
He immediately sprang to his feet and shouted sternly,
"Li Qing, prepare the horses at once! We're returning to Dongshan immediately!"
Under normal circumstances, Li Shun always called him "Little Tuanzi."