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Bubbles surged in the river, and the fish thrashed violently as the water temperature rose sharply. They desperately tried to escape the scalding heat, flipping and floundering.
Suddenly, the poultry at Ten Li Pu began to stir, the clucking and quacking sounds rising and falling as chickens, ducks, and geese anxiously ran around their pen, repeatedly jumping in an attempt to flee their habitat.
A few Old Workhorses moved restlessly, finally breaking free from their reins and bolting outward.
Accustomed to being well cared for by the villagers of Shili Pu Village, they did not flee aimlessly but instinctively ran toward the area with the most people.
At Zhang Wuliang's home, people were intensely discussing Liu Qingxi's rewards, drooling at the sight of strings of Copper Coins being handed to others.
At that moment, several Yellow Cattle came galloping in unison.
The sound of their hooves surprisingly cut through the noisy crowd, causing Liu Qingxi, who was distributing red envelopes, to pause in shock.
"Look! How did the Yellow Cattle get out? Weren't they tied up in the pen?"
"I don't know! What's going on? They’ve always been so obedient," the crowd murmured in confusion.
Since six Yellow Cattle had been brought back to the Village, everyone had taken great care of them day and night. Over time, the cattle had come to understand the villagers' genuine intentions and had naturally obeyed them. Today was indeed unusual.
A terrifying thought suddenly flashed through Liu Qingxi's mind, especially after hearing the people's discussions.
"Village Chief, are our cattle usually this obedient?" The girl’s face showed a hint of panic as she clenched her hands tightly.
The horrifying scenes and tragic faces vividly appeared before her eyes.
In that moment, Zhang Wuliang was infected by Liu Qingxi's nervousness and immediately replied, "Listen, we have never encountered such a obedient cow in our lives. What's wrong?"
Liu Qingxi felt a buzzing in her head, her mind going blank. She tightened her grip on the money pouch, and panic appeared on her usually calm face, which had remained composed through all sorts of storms and hardships.
No, Liu Qingxi took a deep breath; she must not panic at such a time.
In just three seconds, she calmed herself down: "Don't panic, don't panic. This is different from before; you can do it, you can do it!" She repeated this mental reassurance several times.
She made a decisive decision, knowing that time was of the essence and they were fighting against nature.
"Village Chief, we must leave immediately and find an open area!"
"What?" Zhang Wuliang was still preoccupied with distributing bonuses, but Liu Qingxi's sudden seriousness made him realize this was a big deal.
"Village Chief, we can't panic now; the more we panic, the more mistakes we make! There's no time; let's hurry and leave."
Liu Qingxi tightly grasped Zhang Wuliang's arm and cleared her throat to shout to the crowd, "Uncles and brothers, we need to leave immediately. Don't ask why; if there are elderly or children at home, call them out right away. I will explain later."
From her unusual behavior to delivering this message took only about ten seconds, but facing the uncontrollable forces of nature, every minute and second was precious.
The sudden change was not something everyone could accept easily, but Liu Qingxi didn't have time to explain. To those who looked confused and questioned her, she simply said, "Trust me; hurry up! We all need to go to the Threshing Ground."
Zhang Wuliang realized the seriousness of the situation and immediately stood beside Liu Qingxi in agreement: "Everyone listen to Qingxi; she has never lied to us."
Indeed, those few who were puzzled stopped asking questions and turned to head home or spread the news around the Village.
People with quick hands and feet, who lived closer to Zhang Wuliang's house, had already rushed out towards the Threshing Ground.
In no time, the Village was filled with shouts: "Everyone from Ten Li Pu, hurry to gather at the Threshing Ground."
"Old or young, everyone is to gather at the Threshing Ground. Those who hear this, hurry up and assemble!"
People hurriedly spread the news to each other. At this moment, the benefits of gossip became evident, and soon enough, everyone had gathered.
In the midst of the chaos, Liu Qingxi grabbed a quick-footed Fellow: "You quickly go notify the Yang Family and let Madam Yang and Young Master Yang know to come over quickly."
The Fellow, held by the corner of his clothing, was about to rush off to deliver the message when Liu Qingxi suddenly changed her mind: "Forget it, you go help the village chief instead. Quickly organize everyone to stop at the Threshing Ground; don’t go anywhere else."
After a frantic run, what usually took a moment now took less than a stick of incense to reach the Yang Family. From Zhang Wuliang's house to now, it had been less than a minute.
Having experienced such a heart-pounding event, as she passed by the village, the bubbling water surface indicated that her judgment was correct.
Mosquitoes and ants along the roadside were moving in search of what they deemed safe places.
The sounds of mice squeaking and their chaotic movements heightened Liu Qingxi's heartbeat.
What phenomenon was this? No one understood it better than her; the forces of nature could not be resisted by human power. In her past life, there were several earthquakes that resulted in tens of thousands of casualties.
In an instant, tall buildings collapsed with a roar, countless people buried underground, and various rescue supplies could not reach their destinations—even in this new century of technological convenience.
How many people could no longer see the light because of earthquakes? How many families were shattered? How many healthy individuals faced lifelong disabilities?
The most profound destruction was from the Wenchuan Earthquake in her past life and later from the Ya'an Earthquake, both causing immense loss of life and property.
But in modern times? With inconvenient transportation, poverty, and isolation from information, who knows what will happen before help arrives?
Liu Qingxi couldn't imagine it. The villagers of Ten Li Pu had mostly moved to open areas. What about Liu Qingyan in the town? Just thinking about it made Liu Qingxi shiver.
She was her only blood relative, the most precious and hard-earned bond of kinship in this life and the last.
At that moment, she wished she could sprout wings and fly over to ensure Liu Qingyan's safety, or at least be with him to feel at ease.
The Yang Family was right in front of her. The chaos on the road was not only noticed by her; the villagers of Shili Pu Village who had relocated to open spaces were also experiencing abnormalities.
What a scene it was! From the nearby mountains came the piercing howls of tigers and wolves, as those creatures living deep in the mountains drew closer.
In such a chaotic situation, the villagers of Ten Li Pu were all in a daze. They were confused, unsure of what lay ahead, but they were certain it would be an unimaginable disaster.
People were silent, as if waiting for a judgment from their lord.
In the Yang Family Courtyard, with Yang Yichen's keen senses, he was aware of the changes around them even earlier than Liu Qingxi.
By the time the girl arrived, they had already found a suitable refuge: an open space without tall trees blocking their view. Under the scorching sun, the ground surged.
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