When the thunder and rain fell, everyone was filled with disappointment, sighs, and doubt. When the giant wave that swept over the riverbank and engulfed everyone at the river's edge appeared, everyone was filled with panic, fear, and resentment.

Three thousand lives were lost here. Even though martial arts masters went down to try to rescue and stop the flood, the accumulated torrents and the lake that had been completed ahead of schedule and had already burst its banks were no match for the massive waves of water. This was a problem that ordinary martial arts masters could not solve.

Of course, the deaths of a few commoners are of no concern to those in high positions, but those with a good reputation have no choice but to take action.

"Bai Zhi, Tian Yu, Shu Qing, go down and capture those two wicked beasts who are causing trouble."

At Dao Chengyi's command, three figures flew out swiftly: one glided with ice wings, one entrusted with the romantic task, and one with vines growing like waves beneath his feet.

All three were martial arts masters, and their internal energy flowed with such power that they were in no way inferior to a peak fifth-level martial arts master. Qin Fengmu had also sent his own martial arts masters, but they were no match for these three young and outstanding individuals.

Leaving aside how those two wicked creatures were causing trouble, at this moment, Dao Chengyi's gaze fell upon the blind fortune teller.

At this moment, those who knew the Zhitian Sect's ability to calculate without omission also looked at the blind fortune teller with some curiosity, wondering if he was doing it on purpose or what.

Never mind, but you miscalculated? That's a personal problem. It just means your cultivation isn't up to par, or you're not as good as others. As for Qin Fengmu, he knew that Dao Chengyi might have some extraordinary skills among his subordinates.

Forget it, but deliberately miscalculating? That would ruin their reputation. Putting aside everything else, if the news leaked out, the Zhitian Sect would be the first to kill Blind Calculator.

"..."

Even the blind fortune teller now realized the gravity of the situation. His lips trembled, unsure how to speak. He had witnessed great droughts and disasters when he awakened his Eye of Heaven.

But at this moment, when life is taken away because of his words, and he himself is caught in a dilemma because of those words.

At this moment, his gaze toward Dao Chengyi was filled with fear and resentment, because if it weren't for Dao Chengyi's question, perhaps none of this would have happened.

"You damned bastard! Give me back Tiedan's life! It's all because you said he'd get good fortune from clearing the riverbed that he came today! You damned bastard!"

"Without a father for our child, we won't live either!"

"I curse you! You old bastard who has killed people!"

At that moment, amidst the torrential rain, a peasant woman, carrying her child, screamed and jumped off the mountain. She tumbled and fell along the cliff face, turning into a bloody mess of flesh and blood as she rubbed against the rocks and withered branches, finally landing in the rising lake.

Then came more people, wailing and cursing the blind fortune teller, who too had been told fortunes by the blind fortune teller.

They are lucky; in the blind fortune teller's eyes, these people all have a bright future. Similarly, he only tells their fortunes because in the future he sees, his apprentice's awakening of the Heavenly Eye is related to these people.

Blood splattered a shocking stain on the mountainside, and blood stained one side of the lake. Even though there were people maintaining order and trying to dissuade people, some who had lost hope still jumped in. And with each jump, countless others were forced to follow.

It was at this moment that the eyes in the distance began to unite, the emotions of the people became unified, and their voices grew louder and louder.

Many people simply knelt down and began to shout that Qin Fengmu and Daocheng should come together.

"Magistrate Qin, Your Honor! Please open your eyes and save us!"

"Lord Dao! Please help us! Kill that damned swindler who killed such a grown man!"

"We beg the magistrate to uphold justice!"

"Please, sir, save us!"

Dao Chengyi tapped a bamboo staff on the bluestone slab, the crisp sound drowning out the torrential rain and the wailing crowd.

At this very moment, within the void of Dao Chengyi, various Gu worms, including the Wisdom Dao Provocation Gu, Emotional Gu, Humanity Hatred Gu, Popular Support Gu, and Power Condensation Gu, were launched with ferocity.

"I share your grievances."

Dao Chengzhou was enveloped in a cloud of green mist, and his voice spread throughout the mountains, comforting the grieving people of Qingmang.

"But we should really understand the reality. Reality is unexpected and cannot be determined by anyone's words. Moreover, it was our county magistrate, me, who approved the construction! I bear responsibility for this matter today!"

I will give everyone a satisfactory explanation, but those who truly owe me a debt—"

Suddenly, Dao Chengyi pointed his staff towards the center of the lake. A wicked catfish demon was frozen by Bai Zhi and dragged out of the water. On the other side, Feng Tianyu and Qi Shuqing used wind-locked wooden ropes to pull a bull-headed dragon snake out of the water.

"It's these beasts! They're the ones who killed those three thousand brave warriors!"

Qin Fengmu suddenly stepped forward, his official seal gleaming golden in the downpour.

"I swear in the name of the imperial court! Today, I will surely slay the demon as a sacrifice to Heaven, and each household will receive an additional 30% of their compensation!"

Qin Fengmu looked at the blind fortune teller, but did not try to deny it.

"I also bear the responsibility for this! After Qingmang Lake is completed, I will personally erect a monument and inscribe an inscription to offer sacrifices and prayers for those who dedicated themselves to Qingmang!"

"For every son or daughter who sacrifices their life, their family for three generations will have their taxes reduced for three years! Furthermore, they will be allocated land in this area!"

As the county magistrate, Qin Fengmu originally had no intention of saying these things, but given the current situation, if he did not make an effort, he would only end up with a false record of doing something he didn't do... Damn Dao Chengyi!

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