Chapter 474: What is He Trying to Do? (1/2)

City Lord Xu still didn't know what was going on, but he could tell that something bad had happened from the way these people of the Jianghu who usually didn't fear anything were rushing away like the sky was falling. That was why he had helped Xiao Siyuan get everyone out of the residence.

However, the people inside the residence were his people, so he could tell them to do whatever. It wasn't possible to do the same with the citizens of North Hara City without a good reason. The citizens probably wouldn't listen either.

”City Lord Xu, you also saw the bugs that had attacked Miss Xu earlier. The city is currently full of those bugs. If we don't get everyone to evacuate, I'm afraid the citizens will…” When Xiao Siyuan saw the confused expression on City Lord Xu's face, he had no choice but to explain the situation.

”B-but no matter how strong those bugs are, they couldn't possibly cause the entire city to…”

”City Lord Xu, I've already warned you. If you don't believe me, then just pretend I didn’t say anything!” Xiao Siyuan had no intention of wasting any more time with City Lord Xu. He had done what he should and he wasn't capable of getting the entire city to evacuate. If City Lord Xu didn't believe him and wasn't willing to give the command to have the city's citizens move away, he also couldn't do anything. After all, he still needed to get the members of the four large clans out safely.

When City Lord Xu heard the slight displeasure in Xiao Siyuan’s tone, he hastily said, ”Of course I believe you, Xiao gongzi. It's just that even if I'm the city lord, the citizens won't agree to leave a place they've lived in for many years without good reason.”

His words made sense, but if the citizens weren't willing to leave North Hara City, once the soul-devouring bugs started reproducing, all the citizens would die.

This also occurred to City Lord Xu. After a moment of hesitation, he turned towards the soldiers behind him. ”Go, immediately post announcements to have all the citizens evacuate North Hara City as quickly as possible!”

”City Lord, this…”

”Remember to write on the announcements that the demonic sect is attacking. If they don't evacuate within an hour, they're on their own!”

”Understood!”

Xiao Siyuan was relieved to see that some people had gone to handle this. Right at this time, a voice appeared behind them.

”City Lord Xu, there's no need to go through this trouble.”

Everyone reflexively looked towards where the voice came from. Bai Lianhua, who was dressed in a spotless lotus white garment, walked out slowly from a corner. ”No need to panic, and no need to evacuate North Hara City.”

A trace of confusion flashed through Xiao Siyuan's eyes when he saw the woman that had suddenly appeared. ”Lady, you are?”

”Lianhua, why are you here?” Bai Luoqing walked out, her face pale. She also looked shocked at Bai Lianhua's sudden appearance.

Bai Lianhua slowly curtsied towards her. ”Aunt.”

”No need to be so courteous right now, Lianhua. What did you mean by what you said earlier?”

Bai Lianhua gave her a comforting smile. Her expression, tone, and temperament was completely different from before. Bai Luoqing was getting more and more confused. Just as she was about to ask, she saw Bai Lianhua pull a jade bottle out from her sleeve. ”Aunt, as long as you spill this powder in the air, it'll eliminate the soul-devouring bugs.

”However, during this time period, there's still a need for City Lord Xu to give the command preventing the citizens from leaving their houses for the time being.”

Bai Luoqing took the jade vial and peered at it. ”This is?”

It wasn't just her, everyone present was wondering what was inside this little jade vial to make Bai Lianhua say such a thing.

”Cousin was the one that gave it to me. The words I said earlier was also a message he had me deliver. Aunt, this matter can't be delayed, you should hurry!” urged Bai Lianhua.

However, Bai Luoqing hesitated. Most of the people here were not aware of what cousin Bai Lianhua was talking about, but she knew that it was Bai Feiyun.

If they hadn't been drugged by Bai Feiyun these past few days while they were recuperating and didn't hear what he had discussed with Lan Jia, perhaps she would've believed Bai Lianhua's words without hesitation, but now…

She couldn't fully trust it.

Bai Luoqing put away the jade vial with a smile. ”Alright, I got it. When the time comes, I'll definitely do as you say.”

Her words caused Bai Lianhua's facial color to change. ”Aunt.”

”That's enough. It's dangerous here, so you should hurry and leave the city!” Bai Luoqing indicated with a smile to have her disciples see Bai Lianhua out of the city. Bai Lianhua still wanted to say something, but Bai Luoqing stopped her with a look.

Bai Lianhua was unwilling, but she had no choice but to leave the city with the two disciples.

After this, Bai Luoqing turned around with a smile but didn't explain anything as she walked towards her clan members.

When Lin Shuxuan saw this, he wanted to walk over and ask what was going on, but his dad stopped him. ”Shuxuan, we should hurry and leave as well.”

”But…”

Stronghold Master Lin looked at him sternly. ”Don't get involved in things that are none of our business.”

Lin Shuxuan had never seen his dad this stern and shrank back. He didn't dare to suggest asking Bai Luoqing for answers, but he didn't fully give up either. He sent Xiao Siyuan meaningful winks for a while, then Xiao Siyuan nodded towards him and indicated for him not to panic.