People in the Qin Dynasty, entertained during the Warring States period

Jade Tiger kicked Skinny Qian again, cursing, "Useless!"

Skinny Qian was on the verge of tears. Why did he get kicked again? Didn't he already lose?

Zi Nu smiled and said, "You're not trying to renege on your debt, are you?"

Jade Tiger said arrogantly, "A mere thousand gold pieces is nothing. I'll come back tomorrow! I'll add another bet, two thousand gold pieces!"

There was an uproar outside Zilan Pavilion. No one expected that it was really just a game of betting on big or small, and that a single bet could be worth thousands of dollars.

Emerald Tiger strode out of Purple Orchid Pavilion with an unrecognizable gait, and roared, "Get out of the way!"

The crowd immediately parted to make way.

Although Jade Tiger was a dog under Ji Wuye's command, in Xinzheng he was a tyrannical Jade Tiger who caused countless families to be destroyed and people to die. The most famous example was Jinglun Jun, who was forced to commit suicide many years ago.

Zilanxuan closed its doors.

Zi Nu's eyes lit up as she looked at the two small boxes of gold coins.

The fact that she could receive a fortune simply by talking to someone was incredibly exciting for her.

Han Fei came down from the second floor, glanced at the chest full of gold coins, and said sourly, "Brother Cao, are you planning to break ties with Nightfall by tricking Emerald Tiger like this? If Ji Wuye finds out you've played him like this, aren't you afraid he'll do anything to get back at you?"

Cao Ze smiled and said, "Brother Han actually cares about me. That's rare indeed."

Zi Nu instructed Xiao Hong Yu and Cai Die to carry the gold chest away and put it in the vault.

Han Fei took a sip of his drink and couldn't help but ask, "How much are you planning to rip off Nightfall?"

Cao Ze said, "This thousand taels of gold is just an appetizer. As for how much we will get in the end, we can only say that it depends on the opportunity."

Han Fei asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?"

A thin man slowly walked over, and Zi Nu smiled and said, "It really looks like him. That's enough, you can go and rest now."

The black jade unicorn slowly reverted to its girlish form and silently withdrew. She disliked speaking.

Han Fei suddenly realized and said enviously, "Lin'er's disguise skills are amazing."

Zi Nu shook her head slightly: "Her disguise technique has very strict requirements for cultivation. She also needs to rely on her mask. The disguise does not last long, and her true form will be revealed as soon as she makes a move."

Cao Ze said, "This is related to her strength; her internal energy is not enough to support her in accomplishing more."

"That's enough," Han Fei sighed. "My teacher once told me that there are many extraordinary people in the world with incredible abilities, and now I truly understand that."

Cao Ze smiled and said, "Brother Han, you also possess incredible abilities."

Han Fei paused slightly, then smiled and asked, "Brother Cao, what makes you say that?"

He unexpectedly obtained the Reverse Scale Sword, passed down from the Legalist ancestors. Although it was broken, it could still exert great power.

In his opinion, suppressing Cao Ze shouldn't be a big problem. As for whether he could defeat a Grandmaster, he wasn't sure, but he figured that even if he could, it would probably take most of his life.

Cao Ze smiled but remained silent.

……

That night.

Jade Tiger and Cao Ze were soaking in the hot spring, surrounded by beautiful maids.

Jade Tiger took a sip of chilled wine and laughed heartily: "Mr. Cao Ze's gambling skills are superb, we've won this first round!"

Cao Ze lay on his back, while two beautiful maids behind him massaged him with giggles.

"Brother Tiger, where did you find this gambler?"

Jade Tiger, unsuspecting, chuckled and said, "An old gambler from Xinzheng, he gambled away his entire fortune back then and even sold his wife and daughters to me."

Cao Ze said, "This person is no good."

Jade Tiger swirled his wine glass. "Don't underestimate him just because he's not a good person. His gambling skills are truly amazing. He can roll any number you ask him to roll. No wonder he hasn't been thrown into a mass grave yet."

Cao Ze said seriously, "Make sure someone keeps a close eye on him and doesn't let him leave even for a moment, lest Zilanxuan secretly use tricks."

Jade Tiger said dismissively, "Don't worry, brother. Xinzheng is our territory. If he dares to cheat and betray us, your brother Tiger will personally cut his flesh off piece by piece with a dagger."

……

After soaking in the hot spring, Emerald Tiger pointed at two pretty maids with charming eyes and said, "You two, go and keep the master company tonight."

Two beautiful maids, one on each side, embraced Cao Ze and said sweetly, "Please, sir~"

Cao Ze said calmly, "Brother Hu, Zi Nu is already a little suspicious of me, so it's not convenient for her to stay tonight."

Jade Tiger rubbed his hands together and snorted, "This Purple Maiden is really a nuisance. Once I get her to Purple Orchid Pavilion, your Tiger brother will definitely tie her up and take her to a brothel to train her properly before giving her to you to enjoy."

He can distinguish between what is important and what is urgent.

Cao Ze's eyes flickered slightly, and he said with a smile, "Disciplining Zi Nu is something this brother can handle."

Jade Tiger grinned lewdly: "I didn't expect you to have this kind of taste, little brother. How about I find you some beauties to have some fun?"

"A beauty?" Cao Ze said meaningfully, "Brother, you have high standards. Thank you for your kind offer, Brother Hu."

He was very interested in disciplining Hu Meiren; it was a very pleasant thing to teach his disobedient and unruly sister-in-law a good lesson.

Cao Ze left Lanxiu Manor and entered the city.

Suddenly, he saw a dark figure hovering around the Purple Orchid Pavilion.

Because they were so far apart, even Wei Zhuang, who was always guarding the gate, didn't notice.

Cao Ze slowly walked towards the hooded figure in black; he had already recognized who it was.

The King of Poisons hesitated for a long time, hiding in the shadows and constantly observing the Purple Orchid Pavilion.

The white-haired young man truly alarmed him.

He had no doubt that once he set foot in Zilan Pavilion, he would be struck by a sword.

"King of Poisons, won't you come in and have a seat?"

The King of Poisons shuddered. After recognizing the familiar voice, he slowly turned around and said with a hint of surprise, "Mr. Cao Ze?"

Cao Ze took a step back without leaving a trace. Goodness, now everyone is starting to covet him.

The King of Poisons stepped forward and said humbly, "I was just looking for you, sir."

Cao Ze's heart skipped a beat. "Did Tianze send you?"

The King of Poisons said, "That's right. My master sent me into the city to find the gentleman so that I can negotiate with him."

Cao Ze raised his hand and said, "There's no rush for the negotiations."

He chuckled lightly: "King of Poisons, are you interested in working for me?"

The King of Poisons shook his head and said, "Sir, you are joking. I have served my master for many years and have no intention of changing my allegiance."

Cao Ze said leisurely, "What if the condition for negotiation is that I have Tianze hand you over to me and make you work for me?"

The King of Poisons fell silent for a moment, "Master wouldn't..."

Cao Ze interrupted, "Yan Ling Ji is still with me."

The King of Poisons was speechless.

Cao Ze didn't press the issue further, and said, "Tell me, what does Tianze want to negotiate?"

The King of Poisons breathed a slight sigh of relief and pondered for a moment before saying, "Master has agreed to exchange clues about the Baiyue Treasure for the antidote, but you need to release the Peerless Ghost as a sign of sincerity."

Cao Ze squinted at the crescent moon in the sky. "Wushuang has been released."

The King of Poisons was slightly taken aback: "Where is he?"

"I'm busy chopping wood," Cao Ze said. "Since Wushuang Gui has chosen to follow me, you don't need to think about messing with him."

The King of Poisons subconsciously said, "That's impossible. Wushuang is extremely loyal to his master."

Cao Ze sneered, "Loyal? You're wrong. Wushuang is loyal to Yan Lingji."

The King of Poisons was speechless; he hadn't expected that the Peerless Ghost would be so obedient to Yan Lingji.

Cao Ze slowly took out a porcelain bottle with Baiyue runes painted on it from his bosom.

“I have obtained the mother Gu. If I want to make a deal, I need Tianze to promise me one thing.”

The King of Poisons cautiously replied, "The Corpse-Driving Demon is equally loyal to its master."

Cao Ze couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Alright, I won't force you."

"Trust me, you will be happy to do this."

King of Poisons: "What is it?"

"On Ancestral Mountain, there is a peak called Ghost Mountain, where the Nightfall trains a hundred bird assassins. There is a pool of blood there..."

After Cao Ze finished speaking briefly, the Hundred Poison King immediately agreed.

"I will go back and inform my master."

Cao Ze said with a faint smile, "After the matter is accomplished, the mother Gu will be yours."

The King of Poisons hesitated before saying, "Alright, I believe your promise, sir. Farewell."

Cao Ze watched the departing figure of the Hundred Poison King, then turned around and left with his hands behind his back.

Everything has been arranged.

It would be even more interesting if the brother-in-law wanted to become the King of Han.

Chapter 311 The Marquis

The next day, a gentle breeze blew and the weather was pleasant.

Blood-Clad Marquis Bai Yifei walked alone on a path outside Xinzheng City.

Soon after, a castle began to appear.

Bai Yifei stepped onto the only drawbridge leading to the castle entrance with composure.

The towering gates of Snowcloth Castle are painted with blood-red bats, and several tall soldier statues stand on either side, resembling warriors from ancient mythology.

Bai Yifei approached and reached out to touch the blood-red bat-shaped military flag fluttering in the wind. He had grown up watching these flags and had devoted countless efforts to mastering them.

A figure slowly appeared in front of Bai Yifei, extending a slender jade hand. The sleeve slipped down, revealing a section of fair, lotus-root-like arm, which grasped the flag symbolizing the power of the Bai family.