Prophecy of the Great Calamity

"Food distribution! Food distribution! Folks, come on over and take a look! Don't shove—I guarantee everyone will get some!"

"Here, this is your share!"

"Those who have received food, please go to the tents beside us to register. Don't worry, we won't take any of your silver! This is a gift from the Salvation Red Lotus!"

Early the next morning, Qianren City underwent earth-shaking changes.

First, all the sealed city gates were thrown open, and black-and-red flags flew from the walls. Then the corpses hanging at the gates were taken down and burned on the spot. Dozens of riders galloped back and forth through the residential areas outside the city, loudly announcing the arrival of the Salvation Sect. They also said that regardless of whether one became a believer, everyone could receive a ration of food.

This sudden good news spread through the countryside in no time. People poured into the city in droves, clogging the main road for a while. Though the clamor and sounds of slaughter from the previous night had kept many awake until dawn, the moment they heard food was being distributed, they entered the city without hesitation.

At this point, even if it were bandits handing out grain, the refugees outside the city would not have wanted to miss the chance.

The Salvation Sect's actions had completely exceeded Luo Qingqing's expectations.

She had originally planned to first eliminate the corrupt officials parasitizing the people of You Province, then open the granary to ease the locals' hunger. With the prestige gained from that act, whatever she did next would have been more easily understood and supported by the people.

Yet the Salvation Sect's sudden arrival disrupted her plans.

Luo Qingqing had not expected them to truly come to Qianren City as the rumors claimed, much less