Tang Wan was sitting in the carriage, and Er Ya was peeling oranges for her.

The carriage moved at a leisurely pace. Tang Wan leaned against the carriage wall, thinking about how to ask Shi Lei about the caravan when she saw him later.

Suddenly, Tang Wan heard the bell in the space ring.

She didn't rush into the space, but first said to Er Ya, "I'm going into the space, you keep an eye on things outside."

Er Ya understood, nodded, put down the oranges, and stood to the side to block the carriage door.

After speaking with Er Ya, Tang Wan's mind stirred, and she entered the space.

As soon as she entered the space, Tang Wan immediately answered the bell.

The War King's voice immediately came through, and he recounted the news brought back by the secret guards last night, the Feng family's generations-long collusion with the High Priest of the Southern Desert, the new High Priest's desire for revenge, and the events of his audience with the Emperor this morning, which enraged the Emperor and led him to send the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to assist him.

Tang Wan listened quietly without interrupting.

"We'll close the net in three days," said the War King. "We'll attack Qixia Manor, Jishan Hall, the Feng residence, and several other villas simultaneously."

"What do you need me to do?" Tang Wan asked.

The War King paused for a moment, then said, "Qixia Manor is the stronghold of the Black Witch Clan. The evil ritual has not yet begun, and I don't know what they are waiting for. I know nothing about these things, so I need you to come with me."

Tang Wan did not refuse upon hearing this. She had already said that she was ready to help whenever needed, so she said, "Okay, no problem."

Although the War King believed that Tang Wan would agree, he was still pleased to hear her agree without hesitation, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

With Wan'er around, things will be more stable, especially since we don't know what's inside the forbidden area of ​​Qixia Manor, which is definitely not something an ordinary person can handle.

Thinking of this, the War King added, "By the way, Wan'er, I'll need to trouble you to draw some more peace talismans and concealment talismans."

"Okay, how much do you want?" Tang Wan asked.

After thinking for a moment, the War King replied, "The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry consists of two hundred men. Each man should have at least one peace talisman. If possible, we should prepare a few more, and another twenty or thirty concealment talismans would be sufficient."

The invisibility talismans are for the hidden guards who are monitoring. They haven't used up all the invisibility talismans they have, so making a few dozen more is for added security.

Hearing what the War King said, Tang Wan smiled and replied, "I still have more than a hundred peace talismans on hand. I'll draw some more today, and that should be enough. As for concealment talismans, I also have some left. I'll check them later, and if they're not enough, I'll draw some more. Have someone come and pick them up tomorrow afternoon."

Hearing her say this, the War King was pleased and said, "Alright, I will have Zhan Yi come to pick you up in three days."

“Okay, no problem!” Tang Wan quickly agreed, adding, “If there’s nothing else, I’ll contact you later. I have some things to take care of.”

After hearing what Tang Wan said, the War King thought about it and realized that he had said enough. So he said goodbye and the two lost contact.

Tang Wan hung up the bell and came out of the space. She lifted the curtain and glanced at the street. Her shop was not far away.

The carriage stopped in front of the shop, and Tang Wan got out with Er Ya.

Tang Wan instructed the driver, "Come pick me up again at Shenshi (3-5 PM), no need to come too early."

The coachman agreed and turned the carriage around, heading towards the Tang residence.

Tang Wan didn't rush into the shop, but stood outside and looked around. She hadn't really looked around properly when she came with her sister yesterday.

Looking at it today, it's completely transformed compared to before. The old shop sign has been removed, the door frame has been repainted, and the windows have been replaced, making it look much brighter.

She nodded in satisfaction and led Er Ya inside.

On the first floor, the craftsmen were working busily. Several sets of shelves had already been assembled and were standing against the wall.

The counter's frame is complete; only the panels and corners need finishing touches.

Zhu Xi was squatting on the ground, measuring something with a ruler. Hearing footsteps, she looked up, saw Tang Wan, and quickly stood up, bowed to Tang Wan, and said with a smile, "Miss has arrived!"

Tang Wan nodded slightly and said to Zhu Xi, "You go ahead and do your work, I can wander around by myself."

Although I just came yesterday, I can clearly feel that the renovation progress is different today.

Upon hearing what her young mistress said, Zhu Xi bowed and went to attend to her business.

Tang Wan walked around the first floor, then went upstairs to take a look. She figured that the place should open in about a month.

"Well done." Tang Wan said to Zhu Xi as she came downstairs, "You go about your business, we're going to the other house."

Zhu Xi nodded and replied with a smile, "Okay, take care, Miss."

Tang Wan nodded, said nothing more, and led Er Ya out of the shop and headed towards the new house.

Upon arriving at the destination, Er Ya stepped forward and knocked on the door. The door opened quickly, and Zhao Da opened it. Upon seeing Tang Wan, he quickly stepped aside.

Zhao Da shouted into the room, "The boss is here! Brother Shi, the boss is here!"

Tang Wan walked in and found the courtyard bustling with activity.

Ten mule carts were neatly parked in the yard, the mules tied to the troughs, leisurely chewing their fodder.

Several brothers were practicing their skills. Some were punching, some were lifting stone weights, and two were sparring. They were exchanging blows and looked quite professional.

Shi Lei was standing under the corridor, directing someone's movements as they practiced their skills.

Hearing Zhao Da's shout, he looked up and saw Tang Wan come in, so he quickly went to greet her.

Shi Lei stepped forward, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Master."

Tang Wan nodded, her gaze sweeping across the courtyard, feeling quite satisfied.

She hadn't been here for a while. The house was well-maintained, and the ten mule carts were in good condition, with sturdy frames and plump mules.

Moreover, it also helped to lift their spirits; when they saw her arrive, they all stopped what they were doing and stood properly.

"How's the training going?" Tang Wan asked.

Shi Lei quickly replied, "I've practiced driving extensively, including mountain roads, muddy roads, and night roads. Although I'm not as skilled as the veterans, I can handle ordinary road conditions without any problems. I haven't neglected my martial arts either, practicing for an hour and a half every morning and an hour every afternoon. Zhao Da and Wang Chuan have a good foundation and are already able to spar with the new brothers."

Tang Wan nodded and then asked, "Has the assignment been made? Who will drive the cart, who will escort the goods, and who will be in charge of setting up camp and cooking?"

Tang Wan glanced at the people in the courtyard. These people had been bought from the brokerage firm several times, but Shi Lei was always in charge of arranging their distribution.

Shi Lei took out a booklet from his sleeve and handed it to Tang Wan: "It's all been divided up. Ten carts, ten drivers. Six people to escort the goods, taking turns on duty. Two to cook, two to set up camp. The rest of the manpower is for backup, filling in wherever needed."

Tang Wan took the booklet and flipped through it. It was written clearly, listing everyone's name and responsibilities. The handwriting wasn't beautiful, but it was neat and tidy.

She closed the booklet, glanced at Shi Lei, and then looked at everyone, saying, "I plan to set off for the caravan as soon as possible. Shi Lei will be in charge of the caravan, and Er Ya will also be going with you. Er Ya will take you wherever you need to load the goods along the way. Shi Lei can discuss any issues with Er Ya."

Upon hearing this, Shi Lei's spirits lifted, and he said with a hint of urgency, "The master should set a date, and the brothers can set off at any time." (End of Chapter)

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