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

Chapter 464, Nighttime Investigation of the Tide Demoness (Bonus Chapter)
After returning to Luyang City, Xu Qing told Yan Lingji about his meeting with Han Fei, and then left Luyang City with Yan Lingji and Tian Mi in a grand manner. Zhen Gang, on the other hand, secretly withdrew with some of the Luo Wang assassins, leaving only a small number of Luo Wang "Kill" level assassins in Nanyang City.

Xu Qing's swaggering departure naturally came to the attention of Han Fei, Bai Yifei, and the others.

Inside Luyang City, at the Liusha stronghold.

Zhang Liang brought back news that Xu Qing and Yan Lingji had left Luyang City, and Han Fei and Wei Zhuang fell silent for a moment.

"Brother Xu is truly a man of his word; he left immediately after saying he was leaving."

Han Fei broke the silence in the room with a playful tone.

“Isn’t this exactly what you wanted? Next, we need to investigate the contingency plans he left behind,” Wei Zhuang said in a deep voice.

Han Fei looked at Wei Zhuang and Zhang Liang, shook his head, and then began to assign tasks.

"No need for trouble. The grain has already arrived, and grain merchants from various countries will be in Xinzheng tomorrow. At that time, the price of grain will naturally drop. Whatever Brother Xu wants to do in Nanyang, he will definitely make a deal with grain."

"At this point, we no longer need to send people to investigate Brother Xu. We just need to send people to keep an eye on the net and strengthen the guarding of the grain."

"Zifang, you don't need to handle things in Nanyang for now. You should return to Xinzheng. On my way back to Nanyang, I heard that many grain merchants from Qin have come to Xinzheng. After you return to Xinzheng, while keeping an eye on Brother Xu's movements, send people to keep an eye on these Qin grain merchants who have come to Han. You must find a way to stop them or find a reason to arrest them."

“Okay, I’ll keep an eye on these people,” Zhang Liang nodded and said.

"As for Brother Wei Zhuang, have you found out anything about the military rations hidden by Jade Tiger?"

“The Quicksand men are already in position in the military camp near Nanyang Manor, ready to take away the grain at any time,” Wei Zhuang said.

Han Fei nodded slightly, stroking his chin with one hand, mentally rehearsing his plan and potential counterattacks by Xu Qing. After reviewing it twice and finding no loopholes, he nodded and said...

"Then let's get started. Whether Quicksand can grow stronger depends on this."

After Zhang Liang and Wei Zhuang nodded, they turned around and began to carry out Han Fei's plan.

Meanwhile, in the farmhouse settlement.

"You mean the Grand Chancellor led his men away from Nanyang and headed towards Xinzheng?" Tian Guang asked Tian Meng with a puzzled look.

"Yes."

Tian Meng glanced at Tian Guang and nodded.

A hint of doubt flashed in Tian Guang's eyes as he fell into deep thought.

Xiong Qi had already deduced Xu Qing's purpose, and Han Fei had returned to Nanyang with the grain. At this moment, Xu Qing should be trying to sabotage Han Fei's plan, so why did he suddenly leave?
Xu Qing's inexplicable departure puzzled Tian Guang.

"Hero, should we also leave Nanyang?" Tian Meng asked.

"No need. How's the thing I asked you to do going? Has there been any movement from Emerald Tiger?" Tian Guang shook his head and said.

“I have already sent people to infiltrate the assassins under Jade Tiger’s command. According to the information from there, Jade Tiger is planning to take action tonight against the grain that Han Fei bought from Wei.”

"The Jade Tiger has gathered a total of thirty-two assassins from the martial arts world and eighteen members of the Hundred Birds Assassins."

Tian Meng looked at Tian Guang and told him the intelligence that the undercover agent next to Emerald Tiger had sent back.

Xu Qing single-handedly wiped out two-thirds of the elite of the Hundred Birds, which resulted in Ji Wuye's Hundred Birds having very few usable men. In order to take action against the grain that Han Fei bought, Emerald Tiger had no choice but to recruit a group of fearless desperados from the martial arts world.

It was precisely because of this that Tian Meng had the opportunity to plant an undercover agent next to Emerald Tiger.

"Are we going to make our move tonight? It seems the Iron Blood Alliance is putting a lot of pressure on Emerald Tiger. Tian Meng, tonight you take some men to help Han Fei guard those grains. We absolutely cannot let anything happen to them," Tian Guang said solemnly.

Tian Meng didn't agree immediately, but hesitated for a moment before saying...
“Chief, Han Fei has no connection with us, so why should we help him? Even if he is the Ninth Prince of Han, the existence of the Hidden Dragon Hall does not affect the affairs of Han. It seems that we have no need to help him.”

"You don't need to ask any more questions. I will tell you the reason when the time is right. There are some things you can't know right now, but don't worry, you are the most outstanding heir in the Tian family, and you will know sooner or later."

Tian Guang looked at the puzzled Tian Meng, a strange look flashing in his eyes, and then spoke.

Upon hearing the words "heir," Tian Meng's eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't ask any further questions. Instead, he cupped his hands and said...
"This disciple understands, and will certainly carry out the mission well."

Tian Guang nodded, and Tian Meng turned and left.

"Xu Qing, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Watching Tian Meng's departing figure, Tian Guang was still very puzzled. However, it was too late to worry about what Xu Qing was up to. As long as he helped Han Fei protect the grain, Xu Qing's chance to make Nanyang surrender to Qin would be lost.

After leaving Tian Guang's courtyard, Tian Meng stopped, a slight smile playing on his lips, and a hint of disdain in his eyes.

"Heir? Heh~"

Tian Meng's expression immediately returned to normal, and he began to gather the disciples of the Farmer's School to prepare to help Han Fei guard the grain that night.

As time passed, night gradually rose from the horizon.

Compared to Nanyang, which was devastated and filled with disaster victims, Xinzheng, the capital of the Korean Kingdom, remained as prosperous and extravagant as ever.

Even without the Zilan Pavilion, a notorious den of iniquity, the powerful and wealthy of Xinzheng did not cease their extravagant lifestyles. Instead, they sought new brothels and entertainment venues to indulge in their decadent pleasures, and all sorts of carriages shuttled through the dark, empty streets. Xu Qing stood on a rooftop, gazing at the familiar night view of Xinzheng, a look of nostalgia on her face.

"Zhen Gang, besides practicing swordsmanship and carrying out missions, do you have any other hobbies?" Xu Qing opened his eyes and asked in a deep voice.

Standing next to Xu Qing, Zhen Gang looked around and shook his head, saying...

"No."

As a sword, besides sharpening itself to be sharper and killing, Zhen Gang has no other interests or hobbies.

"Then go find some fun for yourself today, you don't need to follow me."

As Xu Qing spoke, her gaze drifted to the Han Royal Palace not far away. Looking at the Han Royal Palace, which was radiating extravagance under the bright lights, a glint of light flashed in her eyes, and an expectation unconsciously appeared on her face.

"Hmm? Da Liangzao, aren't we supposed to go to the Cold Palace of King Han tonight to find the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon?" Zhen Gang asked in confusion.

When leaving the Luo Wang stronghold, Xu Qing told Yan Ling Ji that he was going to find the Azure Dragon Seven Constellations to fulfill his promise to Tian Ze.

"The Azure Dragon Seven Constellations are in the Cold Palace of King Han. You can take them whenever you want. Just do as I say, and wait for me at the Imperial Hospital of King Han tomorrow during the day," Xu Qing said.

"promise."

Zhen Gang didn't hesitate. Since Xu Qing had given him the order, he only needed to carry it out.

Considering that Xu Qing might have to do something inconvenient, he certainly couldn't return to the Luo Wang stronghold, so he decided to find a Jianghu underground gang in Xinzheng to practice swordsmanship, as his Zhen Gang sword hadn't drunk blood for several days.

After deciding what to do, Zhengang's figure flickered and disappeared into the night sky.

After Zhen Gang left, Xu Qing's figure also disappeared from the rooftop, his whereabouts unknown.

The Palace of King Han, Hall of a Hundred Fragrances.

As a place specifically for blending incense, the Hundred Fragrances Hall remains dimly lit even at night to prevent light from damaging the precious herbs.

"Da da da~"

The crisp sound of high heels clicking on the floor rang out, and Lady Mingzhu, the enchanting temptress, entered the Hundred Fragrances Palace in a flowing black and purple gown.

Her curvaceous figure was bound tightly, exuding unparalleled allure, and with each step she took, waves of flesh rippled outwards.

Her pretty face was adorned with light makeup and a few teardrops at the corners of her eyes, making her even more charming, alluring, and beautiful.

"That's interesting~"

The Tide Demoness glanced around the Hundred Fragrances Palace, her charming, narrow eyes flashing slightly. A smile appeared on her previously somewhat indifferent face as she chuckled and spoke.

For a moment, I was in a pretty good mood.

She had only intended to visit the Hundred Fragrances Palace, but unexpectedly, a pleasant surprise awaited her.

Thinking of this, the Tide Demoness took out a medicine bottle from between her half-naked breasts and walked gracefully toward the incense burner in the hall where wisps of white smoke were rising.

"The fragrant orchid, as a unique species from Baiyue, has low toxicity, but if not properly prepared, even a small amount of toxin can be multiplied."

As the trendy woman walked and talked, her slender hands slowly untied the sash of her purplish-black dress, which fell to her feet, revealing her tall and graceful figure.

The black lingerie brought together the already exaggerated curves, making them appear even more exaggerated, and the half-naked, snow-white, pert breasts swayed constantly with each step.

Her fair skin shimmered with a captivating glow under the dim light.

Seeing the undressed Tide Demoness, Xu Qing naturally understood that he had been discovered. After all, Tide Demoness were extremely sensitive to smells, and she could detect even the slightest change in the fragrance permeating the Hundred Fragrances Palace.

As for the fragrant orchid mentioned by the other party, Xu Qing was very familiar with it.

That was an important keepsake between him and the trendy girl.

Thinking of this, Xu Qing also showed a look of reminiscence, his gaze sweeping over the furnishings, tables, chairs, and beds in the Hundred Fragrances Hall, all of which he was very familiar with.

These places hold his wild memories with the Tide Fairy, those were his wild years~
Tables, couches, beds, and even pillars carved with ornate patterns.
"If it's combined with other medicinal flowers, such as datura..."

As the trendy woman walked and talked, she casually put on the nightgown hanging on the rack, covering up her ample bosom.

Just as he was about to leave, he stopped, opened the wardrobe, and took out a black ribbon.

Black high heels clung to the edge of the wardrobe. The trendy woman tied black ribbons around her full, firm thighs, eventually forming a black butterfly.

She took off her black high heels, revealing her delicate, fair feet on the floor, and continued walking towards the small, purplish-gold incense burner.

He was playing with the small medicine bottle that smelled of milk in his hand.

(End of this chapter)