C279 The Rebuilding of the Old City

"City Lord John? Where are you off to in such a rush?" A peculiar emphasis rang out from behind.

As John mopped his brow, he turned and said, "I can't help it." His voice trailed off mid-sentence. He stared in astonishment at the grinning Niu Li before him, seemingly unable to grasp that Niu Li had conquered Donglin City so swiftly.

"Mercy, my lord, please!" John's knees buckled