Chapter 227: Exterminating the Rats of Lanmo
“Rustle… Rustle...”
The grass in the mountain thicket rustled wildly.
In the darkness, nothing could be seen clearly. But from the rustling sounds and the occasional squeaking of rats, one could imagine the scene in the mountains at this moment—a countless number of rats had once again gathered at the summons, crowding through the grassy woods in the mountains.
Their massive bodies squeezed against one another, pushing through wild grass and even small trees, producing a rustling noise as they came to rescue their king.
Lady Calico paused at the Daoist’s feet, stretching her neck to peer into the distance. “That’s one huge rat!”
Song You lifted her little horse-shaped lantern.
Holding the lantern in one hand, he pointed at it with the other, then gestured toward the darkness. Instantly, dozens of tiny flames shot out from the lantern, scattering like meteors across the night and finally landing on the dry ground.
Though it was already spring, Lanmo had suffered two years of drought, leaving much of the mountain covered in dry grass. The sparks quickly ignited it.
The fire caused the rats to screech in panic. And it revealed the true extent of the rat swarm.