Director Lu spoke, and even though Director Lu and the others worried about their lives and property, they still stood up and hurried away.
Some hesitated, saying in a low voice, "I'm afraid our Red Mountain Hall is about to be wiped out today."
Upon hearing this, Director Lu said, "Knowing disaster is coming and yet ignoring the common people to save your own skin—what kind of books of sages are you reading? Today's business is nothing more than death!"
Hearing these words, the members of Red Mountain Hall high and low surged with emotion, united as one.
Chen Shi and Li Tianqing heard the hubbub gradually rising outside; it must have been the people of Red Mountain Hall telling nearby residents about the danger, causing the commotion.
Chen Shi walked outward, seeing that hearts were in turmoil on the streets as people called out to friends and companions, packing up their household goods. Yet quite a few were still watching and waiting, clearly very skeptical that demonic mutation was about to arrive.
At the Fei residence, Prefect Fei Tianzheng of Gongzhou was currently drinking morning tea when a sudden hubbub broke out outside, making him somewhat displeased as he called a servant: "Go see what is happening outside."
The servant quickly returned and said, "The people from Red Mountain Hall are spreading the word that Chan Master Kuzhu is on the verge of demonic mutation, telling everyone to move away quickly."
Fei Tianzheng flew into a furious rage, slapping the table and shouting, "Is Yutian City trying to rebel? Inciting the common people and spreading heterodox doctrines—in my eyes, everyone in Red Mountain Hall, inside and out, wants their heads to roll! Men, come here! Go invite Commander of the Imperial Guards Yang for me, and bring troops to