People in the Qin Dynasty sought good fortune and avoided misfortune.

Chapter 440, Nanyang, Nanyang (Revised!)

Namyang, South Korea.

Above the snow-capped peaks, thick chains turned on mechanisms, lowering heavy suspension bridge planks to form a path across the precipice.

Several white-armored cavalrymen rode across the drawbridge, and the city gate with the bat emblem slowly opened. The cavalrymen headed straight for Snowcoat Castle.

As the core of Bai Yifei's fiefdom, Snowcloth Fortress is located on a snow-capped mountain, and its only entrance and exit is this suspension bridge.

Several tall soldier statues stand on either side of the suspension bridge, and the Bloodstained Marquis's military flag, bearing the bat family crest, flutters in the wind. A dozen charcoal braziers burn, providing warmth for the patrolling soldiers.

"It's strange, the Marquis didn't like burning too much charcoal for warmth in the castle before, so why have so many charcoal braziers been added these past few days?" a guard at the city gate said, standing around the charcoal braziers.

"Is that even a question? It must be that the Marquis cherishes us and specially ordered that a few more charcoal braziers be lit," another soldier said nonchalantly.

These words immediately drew the agreement of the others. Although Bai Yifei's reputation in Korea was mixed, in Nanyang and among the White Armor Army, Bai Yifei was the Blood-Clad Marquis who gave them a stable life, and he deserved the respect of the 100,000 White Armor Army soldiers.

"I don't know what's been going on lately, but I feel like the castle is different now. It doesn't seem as gloomy as it used to be."

An old soldier in white armor looked inside Snowclothes Fortress and said thoughtfully.

The others were taken aback at first, and then they all looked into Snowcloth Fortress. Although they had been guarding Snowcloth Fortress for many years and were very familiar with it, they often felt that Snowcloth Fortress was very eerie and made them shudder.

However, recently, they couldn't quite explain why, but they felt that Snowcloak Castle was no longer so cold and gloomy, as if it had become more lively.

Just as the guards were chatting idly, a white-armored military captain carrying a letter walked through the corridors and found Bai Yifei in his study.

"My lord, this is the recent grain harvest and the situation regarding the drought, as well as... and..."

The captain held up the bamboo slip in his hand, looking hesitant, unsure how to continue.

Bai Yifei turned to look at the captain, his pale face regaining some color, and his scarlet eyes becoming much calmer.

"What else?" Bai Yifei asked coldly.

"There's also the matter of the Jade Tiger taking advantage of the drought to sell land from the people at low prices by raising grain prices. So far, it has reached 200,000 mu," the captain said in a deep voice.

A cold glint flashed in Bai Yifei's eyes. He stretched out his hand from behind his back, and the bamboo slip in the captain's hand flew directly into Bai Yifei's hand.

Looking at the information in the bamboo slips, Bai Yifei's face turned frosty, and his scarlet eyes flashed with killing intent.

"You can go now. Keep a close eye on the drought situation," Bai Yifei said coldly.

"promise."

After the study door was closed, Bai Yifei placed the bamboo slips in his hand on the table, sat down in his seat, and his expression gradually became solemn.

"Is this your way of giving a warning? But you've stretched your hand too far. If someone cuts it off, that would be bad."

Bai Yifei looked at the bamboo slips and said coldly. A chilling aura spread from Bai Yifei, and frost gradually spread across the clean floor. The bamboo slips on the table were frozen into ice blocks by the cold air.

The drought in Nanyang and the lack of relief efforts in Xinzheng meant that Emerald Tiger would take the opportunity to profit from the disaster. This was all within Bai Yifei's expectations. After all, the rift between him and Ji Wuye was widening. If he wanted to ensure stability and cooperation within Nightclub, Ji Wuye would have to keep him in check, and he would have to endure it.

What Bai Yifei didn't expect was that Emerald Tiger was so greedy. Not content with making a fortune by hoarding grain, he also wanted to buy and sell land at low prices, thus turning the land in Nanyang into Emerald Tiger's personal property.

This made Bai Yifei, who had originally intended to tolerate it, somewhat uneasy.

However, he has already lost the initiative, and he still needs General Ji Wuye to draw hatred to him in the foreground. Therefore, he cannot rashly attack Emerald Tiger under any circumstances. Otherwise, once he completely breaks ties with Ji Wuye, Nanyang and the White Armor Army will surely suffer an even greater disaster.

Thinking about these things, Bai Yifei's icy internal energy began to stir, and the balance of yin and yang within his body became chaotic once again.

After sensing the restlessness of the Yin energy within his body, Bai Yifei took out a medicine bottle from his pocket, took out a fiery red pill from it, and swallowed it directly.

As soon as the pill entered Bai Yifei's mouth, the restless Yin energy within her body instantly calmed down, and a bit more color returned to her face.

Looking at the medicine bottle in his hand, a glint of light flashed in Bai Yifei's eyes. This was the pill that Xu Qing had given him, specifically to help him balance the yin and yang energies in his body. Although he had only taken two pills, Bai Yifei could already clearly feel the changes in his body.

Thinking that there was still no news from Xu Qing, Bai Yifei pondered for a moment, and then a resolute look appeared on his face.

"Since you can't make a move right now, let your friends do it first."

Bai Yifei's lips curled up slightly, revealing a wicked smile.

Xu Qing was his trump card in dealing with the drought in Nanyang. He used the favor Xu Qing owed him to get Xu Qing to help. Although it was impossible for him to persuade Qin to send grain to save Nanyang, it was enough to control Fei Cuihu.

However, since learning yesterday that Xu Qing had secured the Snowfall for Tianzong, he had received no further news about Xu Qing. While there was no activity from Xu Qing, it didn't mean there weren't other people in Korea who could control Emerald Tiger.

After thinking it over, Bai Yifei wrote a few words on the cloth and then called the captain back in, instructing him to leave with the cloth.

Nanyang, within the city of Xiangyang.

Han Fei stood by the window, looking at the dark night sky, his face filled with deep sorrow.

The drought in Nanyang is worsening, impacting not only the livelihoods of local residents but also the tax revenue and food supplies for the Korean army. If the drought is not resolved quickly, it will undoubtedly lead to even greater chaos in Korea.

As Han Fei pondered how to solve the drought problem, a dark figure entered the room through the window.

"Brother Wei Zhuang, you really should change this habit. Why do you insist on using the window when there's a door?" Han Fei said helplessly, looking at Wei Zhuang dressed in black.

Wei Zhuang took off his hood and took out a rolled-up piece of cloth from his bosom, tossing it to Han Fei.

"This is the latest result of the Seven Absolutes Hall's investigation. The drought in Nanyang is not only a natural disaster, but also a man-made one. The whereabouts of Emerald Tiger have been found; he is in Luyang City," Wei Zhuang said coldly.

(End of this chapter)