However, the thoughts of the Prince of Shicheng Hua Tianxiong were soon interrupted. With the arrival of the officials from Lincang City, New Tieshi City, and Heze City, Hua Tianxiong signaled for Chen Jing to commence the routine morning assembly.
The first to speak was Li Gang, the City Lord of Lincang City. Representing the Lincang City government, he provided a brief report on the aftermath of the Beast Tide, focusing primarily on the destruction and impact caused.
"Your Highness, the damage sustained by Lincang City during this Beast Tide was, as in previous years, severe, yet it remained largely within our projections. Firstly, in terms of human casualties, 5,280 residents died during the Beast Tide, and many were injured—both figures are nearly a quarter lower than last year. Regarding property, 1,492 households were damaged, a number of livestock were lost, approximately 1,298 meters of the city wall were destroyed, and the total value of material losses is estimated at two million silver taels."
Chapter 175