Chapter 622: White Cicada Scaled Beast (I)
The rain over Moongaze Lake had continued for two months. The rainfall was clear and pure, causing the lake to swell and overflow, yet it made the entire body of water even more pristine. Li Chengliao activated his mana as he stood in the rain, gazing down.
In front of him, on the muddy shore, two rows of massive bluestone dikes stood tall. The rising waters of the lake had crept ever closer to two nearby towns. Just the night before, Li Xicheng had made a decision in the main hall, and by dawn, the stone dikes had emerged from the ground.
The lake water, created by a celestial anomaly, was not exactly a spirit treasure, but its sheer volume and flow had become quite powerful. Ordinary embankments could not withstand such force. If left unattended, the water might eventually flood the mountain foot.
Several unrefined Qi Cultivators were pacing along the dike, inspecting the formations. When they saw Li Chengliao looking their way, they respectfully cupped their fist and bowed. Li Chengliao, always warm and composed, nodded graciously and personally checked the dikes.
Building such embankments was no major task for the Li Family, but since it concerned the livelihood of the people, Li Chengliao, as the one managing the clan's affairs, naturally had to oversee it himself. Despite his father, Li Xicheng, being the family head, Li Chengliao had been taught since childhood not to grow complacent.
Standing next to him was his uncle, An Siwei, who held a long spear. The An Family had an excellent bloodline, and An Siwei was now at the eighth heavenly layer of Qi Cultivation Realm, skilled in multiple techniques and boasting considerable strength.
Li Chengliao finished his inspection quickly and descended, landing near a group of cultivators gathering in the rain. He said, "The construction is decent. Patrol carefully. If this embankment fails and the water floods the towns…"
An elderly cultivator wearing a conical hat immediately cupped his fist and assured him, "Young master, rest assured. The clan rules are etched in our hearts."
Satisfied, Li Chengliao departed. As he flew toward the foot of the mountain, his brows remained furrowed, reflecting his troubled thoughts.