"Could it be that Beiyed County's fields no longer grow crops?"
Cui'er replied, "It's not that the fields don't grow crops, but even though crops are growing, the pest infestation is overwhelming."
No sooner had Cui'er finished speaking than a series of chirping sounds rang out.
A few flying locusts suddenly darted toward the kitchen in the backyard like lightning.
Cui'er's expression changed slightly, and she deftly swept the locusts into her sleeve.
Although the locusts flew quickly, Cui'er was a Late-stage Foundation Establishment expert. How could these few insects escape from under her watchful eye?
Cui'er caught the locusts without pride, her expression instead turned somber.
She turned to look at the maid she had reprimanded earlier and said, "Did you attract these locusts?"
The maid was terrified and quickly replied, "Miss, you know well, I wouldn't dare provoke these insects; I'd hide from them if I could!"
