Xiao'er found a deserted space outside and started spreading the poisonous grass. She kept doing so until the whole area was covered with it.
The locusts fluttering in the air probably sensed the aura of the water in the space and were immediately drawn to the grass below. Rushing down, they began to feast on the grass; they were undoubtedly tired and hungry after flying for so long!
In the dim light, their frenzied feeding seemed to suggest they found the grass rather delightful.
Of course, the locusts collapsed even before they were full.
Xiao'er believed that just as gold always shines, the aura of this grass would attract even more locusts!
Xiao'er quickly got back on her horse and headed towards another secluded area. Utilizing the cover of night, she laid out the poisonous grass with haste.
With the aid of darkness, even if swarms of locusts flocked to a particular region, no one could sense the oddities.
