"Pip-pip—!!!"
A harsh, buzzing whistle cut through the hazy, gray sky in the distance, startling the gossiping crowd back to their senses.
Accompanied by a booming rumble of interlinked iron, the whistle came from the east. Luo Jun snapped fully awake. The sound was like artillery fire, yet deeper and more sustained; it echoed relentlessly, its metallic notes striking like heavy hammers against the hearts of everyone waiting.
Chapter 214