Exile after Divorce? Empty the Scumbag Husband First!-Chapter 345 - 337

Ruan Mian stroked her beard, her face serious.

"Time is a complicated matter; who can easily speak of the heavens? There’s never been a truly stable place in this world. If it were usual times, the spring rains would have already passed."

"Continuous torrential rain will undoubtedly lead to disaster. I see those creatures restless, as a warning, and if not addressed or evacuated promptly, it will lead to catastrophe, turning this place into a vast ocean."

"You rotten Daoist! I think you’re just fearmongering, trying to make us..."

"Would those birds and beasts lie? It’s them who informed me of this."

"Speaking nonsense! Can those birds and beasts speak human language? This rotten Daoist spouts off, we should report to the authorities and have him..."

However, before the words were finished, Ruan Mian reached out her horsetail whisk toward the sky.

"If you don’t believe, let them serve me; then you’ll know whether I can understand their warnings."

As she summoned the birds and beasts, as expected, several of those initially hovering in the sky came toward her whisk, obediently settling on it.

Ruan Mian commanded them to go onto a tree, and they obediently landed on the tree. When told to stay on someone’s shoulder, the birds and beasts went and stayed on that person’s shoulder.

Without her instructions, even when others tried to drive them away, they remained unmoved.

Those present watched in astonishment, captivated by the spectacle.

Later, it wasn’t just birds and beasts but also livestock paving the way, obedient like performers, even ants on the road, as she said, lined up and passed over the wall.

Such sights led people to sincerely believe her words, especially those already inclined to spiritual beliefs, who paid their respects, teaching her as the chosen one.

"The Daoist truly has celestial abilities! Surely her words hold truth. Is our land really bound to suffer disaster, leaving people destitute?"

Ruan Mian began urging them again to evacuate the Linfen River Shore quickly to save their lives.

As for where to go, they could only head north to higher ground.

In the bustling market, the news spread uncontrollably; the prophecy of impending disaster reached the entire populace of Yu Zhou City.

Even the government office was alarmed.

It was a dire situation, and thus Ruan Mian resorted to using spirit beasts to prompt people to evacuate quickly.

Otherwise, mere words wouldn’t persuade so many to leave.

It is only when their own interests are involved that people realize the seriousness of the matter.

The situation escalated, drawing attention, allowing her to proceed with the next steps.

However, before she left the bustling area, a group of government officers rushed toward her.

"Who is causing rumors here? Disrespecting the authorities, what crime should they face?"

The leading officer did not let Ruan Mian speak, commanded forcefully, and a group rushed over to arrest her.

Yun Xiu reflexively wanted to resist, but seeing Ruan Mian’s gaze, he held back.

At this moment, Ruan Mian shouted loudly, "Disaster is imminent, the government office should set an example, leading the people away from danger!"

"Days of rain has raised the Linfen River water levels, factual truth. Isn’t the government office even slightly vigilant about this?"

"I’m merely a Daoist, not meant to involve in such matters, but how can I stand by and watch so many innocent people die due to this disaster!!"

"Instead of dragging me to the county government, why not go check the Linfen River yourself! Just the past couple of days, how much has the water level risen!! When will these torrential rains cease!!"

Her words were said with fervor, resonating with some who noticed the rising water levels but hadn’t paid attention before.

Now hearing Ruan Mian speak, their hearts were alarmed.

"Indeed, in the past few days, I’ve noticed the Linfen River’s water level has risen significantly, unlike past years, yet no action from the government office has been heard."

"If the facts are as the Daoist says, in a few days, the water level will breach the embankment, flooding Yu Zhou City!"

The scene erupted again, causing much panic, those fearing for their lives quickly returned home, discussing the matter with their families.

As Ruan Mian shouted loudly, spreading words of danger, urging everyone to preserve their lives.

This angered the government officers further, confronting her openly, and even if anyone wanted to speak for Ruan Mian, they were reprimanded by the officers.

In the noisy clamor, Ruan Mian was taken to prison by the officers, expecting her to suffer inside.

The Prefect of Yu Zhou was playing with birds and saw the officer report, "Lord, the troubler is an outsider Daoist, reportedly capable of commanding birds and beasts, claiming a disaster upon Yu Zhou. In my opinion, the lord could..."

But before he finished speaking, the Yu Zhou Prefect silenced him with a look.

"Since when is it your turn to teach me how to do things?" Immediately after, he waved dismissively.

"Such Daoists are fond of fabricating tales; it’s merely more rain during the rainy season. Nothing as severe as he claims."

"I suspect this is the work of that Wuheng City Prefect named Lin!"

"A few days ago, he sent a message wanting me to relocate some riverside people. These days, their Wuheng City set up an office alone, likely coveting these lands with ulterior motives!"

"Just got appointed and covets my belongings? How could I comply? Hmph, have that Daoist removed tomorrow morning."

He made a throat-slashing gesture, and the subordinate understood, turning to give orders to his juniors.

The Yu Zhou Prefect didn’t take these "rumors" seriously, but the citizens held them in their hearts, especially disturbed by restless birds and livestock, fueling their fear.

Meanwhile, Ruan Mian did not rest in the prison.

The prisoners locked up with her listened to her, aware great disaster was imminent there, making the prison restless.

In just one night, many prisoners shouted, creating chaos inside.

"Lord! Lord! I should only be locked for ten days, not facing a death sentence. Release me! I don’t want to die!"

"Disaster is upon us, I have elderly and young ones to care for, lead us away from this peril! The Daoist’s words, better to believe than to disregard!"

They believed Ruan Mian because she demonstrated in front of many, summoning all the rats and bats from the cages, directing them under her commands.

Convinced of her animal-taming abilities, they were also inclined to consider her impending disaster warnings.

Inciting the prisoners to cause trouble, the leading prison guard angrily approached with a group.

"Silence!! Shut your mouths!"

After shouting, he glanced at Ruan Mian with red eyes, then had a guard behind him bring a bowl of food to her.

"Eat!"

Ruan Mian saw she alone was given food while the others locked with her were not.

Obviously, the bowl contained something suspicious.