Chapter 1428 - 640: Tongtian

Rumble, rumble.

Rumble, rumble.

Rumble, rumble!

The ground’s vibrations intensified gradually as time went on.

The Capital’s army, of unknown quantity, seemed like a stampede of horses approaching Thunder City, causing everyone inside the city to panic.

"Such a terrifying momentum! Without even arriving, there’s already such a commotion. If they really are targeting Thunder City, won’t no one be able to leave here alive?"

"Exactly! On top of this, Foolish Underworld uses Blue Blood Disease as an excuse to lock down the entire city, not letting anyone leave Thunder City. Are they planning to drag everyone down with them?"

"Why panic? The Ten Major Families haven’t made a move yet! If they start evacuating Thunder City, then we should really start worrying about Thunder City’s fate."

"The Ten Major Families probably can’t leave even if they wanted to! If they leave, they can’t take the Sky-reaching Pillar with them! I don’t know about the others, but Mr. Huang, whose birthday banquet was recently disrupted, has already had his Eldest Young Master lead people out of Thunder City!"

"What?!"

In the tavern, those who heard the news displayed looks of shock.

"So the Eldest Young Master of Huang Mansion fled? Can Foolish Underworld really allow people to leave Thunder City at this critical moment?" someone immediately questioned.

"Do you think Mr. Huang is like us ordinary folks? He has connections in Thunder City, so leaving the city isn’t difficult."

"Even if the Eldest Young Master left, Old Master Huang didn’t; he’s still in Thunder City, which means he has confidence in the city. The approaching army may not do anything to Thunder City."

"What do you know, that’s called being prepared for both outcomes! The young leave the city, while the old stay behind; whatever the final result, there’s still hope. This is the firm foundation of someone who’s been entrenched in Thunder City for years; we ordinary folks cannot compare to such figures."

The speed at which the information spread far exceeded what Hall Master imagined.

Because it couldn’t be hidden.

The whole of Thunder City was shaking, and Song Zhenrong’s wine glass in his hand was constantly vibrating.

Such a commotion, without prior lockdown, would inevitably lead to leaks.

Song Zhenrong irritably gulped down the wine in his cup, while fellow members, similarly dressed in ordinary clothes, cast him questioning glances.

Hall Masters, hidden from sight, left behind such a task of catching people and quelling rumors to maintain stability, delegated to the Captains like them.

But as previously stated, it’s too late to silence anyone now.

The news has already leaked, pointing to the Capital’s army, making it impossible to cover it with demon rumors.

And continuously capturing people to maintain order only affirmed the reality of the news.

Looking at the glances cast by his subordinates, Song Zhenrong simply picked up the wine jug and continued to fill his cup, one after another!

His sister Song Xi’s illness had worsened.

Her body oozing pus, emanating a putrid stench of decaying flesh; what was once somewhat reshaped now relentlessly twisted, visible to the naked eye, showing life force gradually slipping away.

However, Divine Doctor Ding had already become a rebel of the Rebel Army; even if seen, he could only be captured. Not to mention... no one even knows where Divine Doctor Ding is now.

Staying by his sister’s side only meant watching her slip into death. Only by actively pursuing leads about the Rebel Army might he find Divine Doctor Ding; only then might he... save his sister’s life!

Compared to so-called armies pressing in, the issues regarding Thunder City’s life and death, Song Zhenrong now cared more for his sister’s safety.

"You really think only Mr. Huang’s son managed to escape? That’s just a slip; others and many more powerful figures are secretly sending people out of town, to other cities to temporarily avoid the storm and observe the situation. We who can’t leave are the true left behind!"

"Why... why can only their children leave Thunder City? Our lives aren’t lives?"

"When have those in power ever paid real attention to us ordinary folk? In my opinion, when the army approaches, it’s better to trust the Rebel Army than those in authority! At least they genuinely cared for us!"

Discussion on that side grew increasingly fervent.

Most of the common citizens are ignorant and follow the crowd.

With someone leading, they all joined in the commotion.

This was also one of the reasons Song Zhenrong lay in wait here.

Bang!

With a slap on the table, Song Zhenrong stood up.

"Gathering and discussing joining the Rebel Army traitors, are you all tired of living? Foolish Underworld is handling the case, arrest them all!"

Upon Song Zhenrong’s command, his subordinates revealed their identities, drew their swords, and charged to capture everyone they saw.

The crowd scattered in panic, fleeing wildly.

The person who started the topic was pursued personally by Song Zhenrong.

Seeing that person run out of the tavern and onto the streets, Song Zhenrong, who hadn’t moved, suddenly grabbed the Longsword on the table and leapt from the tavern’s second floor.

Thud!

Amidst the terrified screams of pedestrians on the street, he landed steadily, blocking the path of the fleeing person.

"Speak! Are you part of the Rebel Army?"

He drew his sword, placing it against the person’s neck, who was instantly terrified, drained of blood, and legs turned to jelly, not daring to move.

"My, my Lord! I’m innocent! I just drank too much and spouted nonsense! I have no ties with the Rebel Army! No ties, really!"

Song Zhenrong maintained a facade of indifference, but a thread of disappointment flashed in his eyes.

"Captain."