"You damned fool, why didn't you say so earlier!"
In the government office of Cangzhou, the Prefect leapt from the long table, flew through the air with a kick that sent the arrest officer sprawling, and dashed out of the office.
"Prepare the horses! Prepare the horses!"
...
"The Old Dragon King is furious, Blood River, Blood River, this could spell major trouble!"
"I told you earlier not to dig into the river, not to dig into the river."
"What nonsense are you spouting? If we didn't dig the river, you old thing, would you even have had this meal to eat? You'd have starved to death in some corner long ago!"
The cold wind was harsh, and the mud and sand churned.
The river was filled with dead fish and driftwood floating about.
The people were noisy with discussions.
Looking out as far as the eyes could see.
