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The night sky gradually brightened, from pitch black to deep blue, and a faint glimmer of dawn appeared on the horizon.
With the longer summer days, it would not be long before the sky fully brightened.
At this moment, Jinling Prefecture was stiflingly hot, with no hint of wind. Some civilians had already risen early to draw water from the wells.
Not all residents of Jinling relied on water from the Qinhuai River or the Yangtze River. Many wells were scattered throughout the city, typically shared by a dozen households. People often queued for water, prompting some to fetch it early.
At the moment, a group of civilians gathered around a well, chatting animatedly. Curious latecomers approached, only to find a strange fish in the water being drawn. It was entirely black, with four limbs resembling those of a lizard, and its bumpy skin looked grotesque.
Just then, a Green Phoenix Guard arrived, with a saber at his waist and a small flag on his back. His appearance startled the crowd, who quickly dispersed.
The Green Phoenix Guard approached the well, glanced at the...
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