As Lu Chen's airy words, carrying even a hint of mockery, fell—
The roaring clamor within Great Dragon Pool instantly fell silent.
Everyone looked at one another, and for a moment, no one replied.
Wang Zhongmin could no longer hold himself back. He strode forward and pointed at the crowd as he cursed, "Do you people even know gratitude when you see it? They came all this way to pray for blessings and rain for us, so what the hell are you whining about?! What right do you have to keep whimpering and complaining?
Daoist Lu is right. Did he ask you to give up anything?
He only asked you to cooperate and offer one sincere prayer.
And you're questioning him?!
After all the trouble we've gone through, who was it for?!
Wasn't it for you people?!
For all of Dragon-Tiger County!
From beginning to end, have we ever asked you for even a single cent?!
Huh!!!!"
The more Wang Zhongmin spoke, the more worked up he became, until he was practically roaring by the end!
This time, the entire poolside fell even quieter.
Lu Chen patted Wang Zhongmin, signaling for him not to get too agitated. Then he stepped before the microphone once more and said with utmost solemnity, "I can promise everyone this: as long as you are willing to believe in me, I, Lu Chen, will obtain this rain no matter what! I ask everyone to unite and lend me your strength! All right?!"
"Alright!!!"
No one knew who shouted first.
Only then did the people around the pool seem to awaken from a dream. After a moment of hesitation, they raised their hands one after another, their gazes turning resolute.
"Alright, then we'll believe you one more time!"
"Right, and we'll believe that Well Dragon King