Everything was peaceful in Danyang. Marek seemed to have done his job well. Nikola didn't like that his image had replaced the Taoist God of the town, but there was nothing to be done about that.
The emperor had set his sights on the canyon, wanting to turn it into one giant hanging garden. But there was one problem with this.
The among of sacrifice needed to make rocks into soil on such a large scope was simply too great. The canyon couldn't be made into a mine, either. The river would get contaminated. Which left the forest.
The Wei family had a pleasant hike, with the children creating groves as they went. Animals came out of hiding to partake in the plentiful feast. A fox ran by Ryota, and the boy stared after it wistfully. This life was forever gone for him.
"The animals will eat everything," Wei Caihong said, brows furrowed.
