Although she was not chosen as a saint, she had always been trained according to the standards of a saint. At this moment, at close range, she keenly sensed that the country's destiny was in turmoil.
She pursed her lips a little nervously. This day was going to be very unlucky!
Not only does the disaster strike quickly, but the danger is so severe that if it is not handled properly, several nearby cities will suffer.
Fu Manxing looked at the raindrops in the sky that were gradually getting bigger, slowly raised her hand to feel the raindrops falling, with an unshakable worry in her eyes. She didn't know whether she should hurry up and leave, or stay and check the situation.
Her grandmother said that people outside the valley were dangerous, and if they revealed their abilities, they might be in danger, and more people would not believe what they said.
Only what the saint says will be regarded as the truth.
Fu Manxing leaned against the wall, looking at the small puddles on the ground, the pedestrians on the road hurriedly avoiding the heavy rain, and an elderly couple hurriedly packing up their stall. She slowly clenched her outstretched palm.
"Grandma, my people, please wait a little longer. I will save you."
She raised her hand and made a blessing gesture in front of her chest.
As a member of the Floating Tribe, she had sensed the danger and could not ignore it.
The Fu tribe is not in danger for the time being, so she cannot lose her composure. Once the crisis in Danzhou is resolved, she will leave immediately.
Fu Manxing made up his mind, looked at the deserted street, found a wet spot on the ground, knelt down and listened to the sound of the earth.
"Swish~swish~gurgling——"
"This is a rainstorm...a flood?...Yes, it is a flood!"
She opened her eyes suddenly, and from the sounds of the earth she heard the sound of heavy rain and surging rapids that were even louder than now.
It must be stopped!
Fu Manxing bit her lower lip and forced herself to calmly think about how to stop it.
A few minutes later, she suddenly realized and ran towards the inn in the heavy rain.
She remembered her grandmother saying that life outside was similar to that in the valley.
So she wants to find someone in charge!
Soon they arrived at the inn. She looked at the waiter standing at the door complaining about the weather, smiled politely and spoke.
"Waiter, please tell me where I should go to see the person in charge who can make important decisions?"
Fu Manxing recited the story from a book he had read, and then added a sentence after he was afraid he hadn't explained it clearly.
"It's the most important person in charge who can make the people listen to him."
"Miss, have you encountered any difficulties? The most important person in Dan County is our county magistrate. You can go to the county government office at the left end of the front street. He can help you with any grievances you have."
The waiter looked at Fu Manxing, whose face was filled with anxiety, and answered her warmly, pointing the way.
I'm just a little confused. Are there still people who don't know how to find the county magistrate these days?
"Okay, thank you."
Fu Manxing thanked him and ran away quickly.
This disaster could happen as early as tomorrow, and if she doesn't stop it quickly, everything will happen just as she heard.
Relying on Nangong Yun's coat, she hurried all the way to the county government office.
She stood in front of the door and looked up at the towering yamen, her heart beating fast.
The stone lions in front of the gate look extremely majestic, and the soldiers with long swords in front of the gate also look dangerous.
Fu Manxing pinched his palms to calm himself down and walked over calmly, but before he could enter, he was stopped by the soldiers at the door.
"Who are you? What's your business?"
One of the soldiers asked sharply.
"My name is Manxing. I'm looking for the county magistrate. I have something important to report."
Fu Manxing looked at the dangerous soldier, trying to suppress his panic and speaking in a calm tone.
"My apologies, young lady. Lord Li is out for business today. If you have anything to report, please come back tomorrow."
The soldier looked at the slightly embarrassed Fu Manxing and his attitude softened slightly.
"Well... do you know where Lord Li went?"
After hearing this, she thought for a while and asked.
"I'm sorry young lady, but Master Li's whereabouts are confidential. You'd better leave immediately."
The soldier waved his hand after he finished speaking, and the meaning of expulsion was obvious.
Fu Manxing watched the other party drive people away and wanted to ask more questions, but seeing the other party's stern eyes, he didn't dare to offend him and could only leave silently.
It seems I can only wait until tomorrow.
She sighed inwardly.
She had to be more careful in the outside world than in the valley. Just as she was thinking about this, a beggar sitting on the ground in an alley next to the government office suddenly called her.
"Hey, little girl, you're looking for Master Li! I know where he went."
"You know?"
Fu Manxing looked at the old beggar sitting on the ground with a hint of suspicion.
"Of course, I overheard it. If you give me ten cents, I'll tell you."
The old beggar said this very proudly.
"It's only five cents. I'll be looking for Master Li tomorrow anyway."
Fu Manxing remembered observing the currency situation on the road just now and realized that money is important.
Although she now has sufficient funds because of the pastries given by Nangong Yun, she has to save money. It will be troublesome if something unexpected happens and she has no money to go to the capital.
"Okay, give it to me first."
The old beggar thought about it and agreed that it would be nice to be able to eat two buns.
"Go ahead."
Fu Manxing squatted down and put two cents in the other person's bowl.
The old beggar looked at the cautious Fu Manxing without saying anything, and quickly told him the news he had just seen by accident.
"Master Li accompanied the nobles from the capital to Li Village. It seems something big happened."
Fu Manxing frowned slightly when he heard this.
It seems that Fu Yao has already noticed the disaster in Danzhou.
But the nobleman from the capital? Could it be him?
"Old man, isn't the rain too heavy? What if it floods into the city?"
"Haha, little girl, what do I, an old beggar, have to worry about? Besides, Lord Li is a well-known good official here. If there really is a flood, he will definitely take care of it."
She looked at the old beggar with a firm tone and did not try to persuade him how serious the flood would be.
Instead, he took out another ten cents and put them into the other person's bowl.
"Old man, I'll give you another ten cents. Can you tell me how many villages are closest to rivers in Dan County, how many large rivers there are, and what floods have occurred there in the past?"
What Fu Manxing needs most now is information. She needs to know some things so that Lord Li will trust her more easily.
"No, no, little girl, you're an outsider and you don't know, but we're native Danzhou people, everyone knows it, you don't have to tell me either."
The old beggar looked at Fu Manxing who was so generous and waved his hand quickly.
"It's okay, uncle. If you feel sorry for it, please explain it in detail."
"Okay, after I finish speaking, just ask if you want to know anything else."
The old beggar looked at Fu Manxing who was insisting and stopped being polite, and began to tell the story.
"There are two county towns in Danzhou, Danxian and Huaixian, surrounded by many small villages and countless rivers. The more famous rivers are the Lihe River and the Huaihe River. They are both branches of the Lijing River in the valley. Lijia Village is located on the bank of the Huaihe River, while the Lihe River flows through Danxian County. They are both the main sources of irrigation water for Danzhou."
“…” The old beggar said a lot in one breath.
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