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Dou Dai wore a calm expression, betraying neither joy nor anger. As he reinforced the grand array, he answered calmly and swiftly, "Junior Brother Zhao, how many Evil-Warding Pills does Lin City still lack?"

"Uncle-Master Jiang, rest assured. I'll arrange lodging for the common folk shortly. However, the situation in the city is dire, so I plan to use magic to build some shelters at the city gates and put them up outside the city first."

"As for supplies, I'll report the matter to the elders shortly."

"Senior Brother Meng, I've already begun reinforcing the City Protection Array. I'll also patrol day and night from now on, in case anything happens."

"Pass down my order: starting today, seal off the entire city. No one may enter or leave. Even cultivators must not approach the river recklessly. Also, fill in every well in the city. From now on, several junior brothers and sisters who cultivate water arts will be responsible for supplying water."

"In extraordinary times, we must use extraordinary measures. Anyone spreading rumors, stirring up trouble, or misleading the people is to be executed on the spot and have their head displayed for all to see!"

"The common folk are terrified. Try to reassure them as best you can. If that doesn't work, first manage the ones who want to live..."

At this, Dou Dai paused, then continued, "No mortal is allowed to leave the city. Anyone who disobeys is to be thrown in the dungeon!"

As he spoke, he saw Pei Ling arrive, but had no time to stop what he was doing. He merely nodded at him, then, with a thought, severed the connections to all the Sound Transmission Talismans hovering nearby. Only then did he say, "Thank you, Master, for saving Miao City from disaster."

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