A trust fulfilled

Chapter 810: A trust fulfilled

Splash.

The pole parted the lotus leaves and sank into the mud. With a forward push against the resistance, the little boat drifted and swayed around the lake.

The sky was clear, the air fresh.

A gentle breeze blew, warm and pleasant.

Accumulated Water Pond was far more beautiful in summer than in winter.

In winter, everything lay desolate. Trees, grasses, flowers—all were bare, all were withered. As far as the eye could see, apart from people, there were only more people; apart from snow, only more snow. Everyone tucked their necks in, hunched their backs, and hurried along, seeking warmth at night as moths sought light.

Now, drifting clouds flowed overhead, willows lined both banks, and green mountains encircled the water. Thousands upon thousands of white lotus flowers bloomed around Accumulated Water Pond, swaying in the breeze like ivory-white skirts dancing gracefully. One deep breath filled the nose with fragrance.

Looking up again—

Countless little boats carried men and women whose hearts were in accord across Accumulated Water Pond.

A whole panorama of summer splendor.

"Pff!"

Four pillar-like feet, a trunk like a hanging cloud; it trampled the spring mud and scattered ripples through the water.

An enormous elephant waded through Accumulated Water Pond, drawing up water and spraying it into a clear mist that spread beneath the sunlight. Rainbows shimmered close to the water, prompting cheers and delighted leaps from the people on the bridge as a wave of coolness washed over them.

"Jian Tianyuan is dead. What about Jian Zhongyi?"

"Ah, the master didn't leave any instructions."

The pole rose from the mud, trailing a string of splashes.

Liang Qu rolled up his sleeves, exposing his well-defined forearms. With a sigh, he changed direction and continued poling the boat.

Long E Ying