On a night of torrential rain, water had accumulated to a depth of over a foot in the streets of Xicheng. Fortunately, the drainage systems were effective, and Xicheng sat several meters higher than the banks of the Xī River, a tributary of the Chu River. If the downpour continued and the Chu River rose, its waters would inevitably backflow, causing flooding across the basin. Low-lying areas would face disaster, and without early precautions, the tragic loss of life and property would be unavoidable.
Leng Feng walked through the rain alone. Though he possessed a heart deeply concerned for the people, with this monstrous flood imminent, he could only pray in his heart, hoping that the Strategist’s predictions would not come to pass.
When Leng Feng entered the Zhaoyang Inn, he startled the innkeeper. Seeing a customer arrive in such heavy rain, the innkeeper hurried to greet him, but upon seeing the man’s face, he suddenly recognized the "bearded man" who had already checked in. Out of politeness, he still greeted him: "You’re a bold one, sir, venturing out in such a downpour?"
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