With keen observation, one would find that the architectures have been destroyed by quakes. From the broken remains, it was clear that numerous palaces and halls used to stand here. Perhaps this served as the central area of this city.
Beggars were curling up by the broken walls, enjoying a sweet dream while basked by the moonlight.
Li Qiye chuckled and casually kicked them. Being woken up wasn’t a pleasant experience, rage would be the first reaction.
However, the beggars were dazzled by the gold ingots in his hand.
“The end of days is coming here, so go ahead and have a good meal. At least you won’t be starving as ghosts.” Li Qiye gave the ingots to them.
“For, for us?” This was nothing to Li Qiye but for these beggars, the ingots were no different from a pile of golden treasures.
“That’s right.” Li Qiye chuckled.
“Thank you, thank you, Sir!” The beggars almost cried from excitement and quickly gathered the ingots.
This seemed like a dream to them. Some started pinching their thigh and found the pain to be a proof of reality. Tears finally started streaming down.
He told them: “Go tell people that Mingluo is about to fall and that they should run as far away as possible. Maybe they can survive, with enough luck.”
The beggars were surprised but how could they refuse after taking someone’s gold? They nodded: “Don’t worry, sir, we’ll definitely let them know.”
Li Qiye didn’t care and entered the ruins.
The first thing the beggars did was having a great feast, tasting all the delicacies they never got the chance to in the past. After filling their stomach with meat and wine, the beggars didn’t forget about Li Qiye and started spreading the message.
“Destruction is coming”. This message spread through the streets and alleys and actually became a hot topic in the tea houses. Only very few actually paid it any mind.
Of course, this had nothing to do with Li Qiye since he has done his part. Their survival was up to fate.
He sat down by a broken section of walls, enough to s.h.i.+eld him from the winds and rains. He entered a state of meditation, seemingly sleeping.
He has experienced both the life of a king and the style of a beggar in the past. Everything was just temporary like the clouds in the sky.
After one night of dao meditation, his body seemed to be taken roots and became one with the ruins. Strings emanated from his bottom and dug down to the ground. Being exposed to the elements didn’t bother him in the slightest.
“Hey.” He was interrupted when the sun started to rise.
He opened his eyes and saw an exquisite pair of boots, made from the skin of a wind leopard with silver shoes and bamboo jades carved on the top. They emitted an affinity of the wind. This was clearly a treasure allowing its user to run even faster, especially for escaping.
He looked up and saw a girl standing in front of him. She was around seventeen or eighteen years of age, wearing a green dress and br.i.m.m.i.n.g with life.
She was blessed with her looks - clear and soft skin and great features. Of course, she wasn’t on the same level as Liu Chuqing or Qin Jianyao.
Compared to them, she would seem like a daughter from a humble family. It was still refres.h.i.+ng to see.
Her full b.r.e.a.s.t.s indicated her maturity. The way she arched forward showed her compet.i.tive nature.
“My name is Li Qiye, not hey.” He smiled at her.
“I don’t care if you’re Li Qiye or Li Baye.” She snorted in an arrogant manner: “I, Lin Yixue, am not here to make friends.” [1]
She was clearly inexperienced when dealing with people, already stating her real name.
