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

What are you doing back here?

The Marquis's voice was somewhat indifferent and aloof.

Bai Yifei knelt on one knee, looking down so that he could only see the tip of the Marquis's shoes: "Mother, we have found clues about the Baiyue treasure."

The Marquis wore a snow-white fox fur coat with off-the-shoulder design and black strappy high heels. Her long, slender legs were covered in extremely sheer snow-white stockings, giving her a mature and alluring figure that was even more charming than the trendy enchantress.

But what is most mesmerizing about her are her eyes, bright and sparkling, yet sometimes deep and unfathomable. Just as the legends say, her gaze can dim the starry sky, and even though countless souls have perished beneath her twin swords, her beauty makes even death seem like a gentle process.

The Marquis's stunningly beautiful face remained calm as she toyed with the blood-red battle flag in her hand.

"I sealed myself in Xuanbing for sixteen years. Now that my injuries have fully healed, I am on the verge of becoming a Grandmaster. I no longer need the Baiyue treasure."

Bai Yifei looked up at her mother, whose appearance had changed slightly and who looked even younger than her cousin Mingzhu, and secretly admired her.

His martial arts talent was mediocre; despite years of practicing the Bai family's Frost Technique, he had never been able to break through to the Grandmaster level.

Heaven and earth are clearly omnipresent, visible to the eye and audible to the ear, yet he still cannot grasp the changes around him, touch the threshold of a grandmaster, or step into the realm of a half-step grandmaster.

As a result, he had to cultivate the forbidden technique that the Bai family obtained from the Southern Frontier, using human blood to cultivate in order to break through his cultivation realm.

“Mother, as far as I know, the treasures of Baiyue, which originated from the Baiyue region, were left behind by Duke Zhuang of Zheng. Inside is a bronze box containing information about the seven constellations of the Azure Dragon. Perhaps we can glimpse the secrets of the legendary Azure Dragon.”

The Marquis said calmly, "How do you know?"

Bai Yifei said, "I learned it from Mr. Cao Ze. It's highly credible."

The Marquis suddenly sneered: "You think you can glimpse the secrets of the Azure Dragon with just a broken box? What a joke! If it were true, how could the State of Zheng have been destroyed by the State of Han, how could the State of Jin have been divided into three, how could the State of Qi have been replaced by the Tian family, and how could the State of Qin have become the hegemon of the seven states?!"

Bai Yifei's eyes flickered uncertainly, but he breathed a sigh of relief.

His mother wasn't interested, but he was very interested.

Perhaps the opportunity to break through to the level of a grandmaster lies within this treasure.

"I understand, child."

Just as Bai Yifei was about to take his leave, the Marquis raised her hand and put the blood-red battle flag back in its place, saying, "I have already re-established relations with the former subordinates of the Bai family and the nobles who were on good terms with the Bai family."

Bai Yifei was somewhat agitated, "Mother is going to..."

The Marquis chuckled and said, "Wait for the right moment, and this Korea will belong to our Bai family."

Bai Yifei licked his dry, bloodied lips, and, wanting to test the waters, said, "Yifei congratulates Mother on ascending the throne."

Although he inherited the title, he was still not the head of the Bai family.

The Marquis glanced at Bai Yifei: "Keep your little schemes to yourself."

Bai Yifei broke out in a cold sweat and left timidly.

It is said that the royal family is ruthless, and the Bai family is no less so. He has no doubt that once his mother sees him as a threat or an obstacle, she will not hesitate to eliminate him.

Xinzheng, Zilanxuan.

The hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Then a burst of cheers erupted outside Zilan Pavilion.

Cao Ze stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and said with a smile, "You flatter me."

Having been secretly warned by Jade Tiger, Skinny Qian said respectfully, "I deeply admire Mr. Cao Ze's gambling skills. No one but Mr. Cao Ze is a master gambler."

He was somewhat surprised and uncertain at this moment. He had gambled two thousand gold coins today, and Cao Ze's points were always just a little bit higher than his, no more and no less.

Once or twice could be considered a coincidence, but it's happened three times already, so it's hard to call it a coincidence anymore.

Jade Tiger delivered another flying kick, knocking Skinny Qian to the ground.

"You lost again! You're such a loser! If you lose again tomorrow, I'll chop you up!"

He turned to Cao Ze and said fiercely, "We'll continue gambling tomorrow! Three bets! I'm going to win it all back!"

At this moment, Jade Tiger looked exactly like a gambler.

Cao Ze said, "You are welcome to gamble anytime."

Han Fei clutched his heart on the second floor, almost wanting to jump down and give Emerald Tiger a flying kick. How could there be such a stupid creature in the world!

What upset him even more was that he was cracking down on Nightfall and taking money from Nightfall, which should have been a happy thing, but he couldn't feel happy at all. He was really depressed.

Zi Nu's eyes lit up as she looked at the four boxes of glittering gold coins, and she said with a smile, "Hong Yu Cai Die, move them into the vault and take good care of them."

Hongyu and Caidie looked at Cao Ze with admiration. With a slight move, he won three thousand gold coins in two days. Zilanxuan had never earned so much money before.

Is this the power of the God of Gamblers?

The news of what happened at Zilan Pavilion quickly reached the ears of the Fourth Young Master, Han Yu.

"Qiancheng, what do you think?"

Han Qiancheng clasped his hands and said, "Godfather, I believe there must be something fishy about this."

"Oh? How so?"

Han Qiancheng analyzed, "Judging from various intelligence reports, the money in Nightfall is being handled by Emerald Tiger. It is precisely because Emerald Tiger has brought in a large amount of money for Nightfall that Ji Wuye promoted him to be Nightfall's most ruthless general. Therefore, if Emerald Tiger can no longer bring in money for Nightfall, or if he loses a lot, Ji Wuye will definitely not let him go."

Han Yu nodded and said, "That's right. Jade Tiger has already lost three thousand gold coins, and he still wants to keep gambling. He's either crazy or he's absolutely certain of winning."

Han Qiancheng added, "And that Mr. Cao Ze is betting on behalf of Zilanxuan, and Cao Ze is also Ji Wuye's man in private. Obviously, Emerald Tiger's target is Zilanxuan, and he wants to get rid of the thorn in Nightfall's side."

Han Yu gently tapped the tea table, looking at the spring lotus in the pond, and said, "Qiancheng, you mentioned before that there is a death row inmate in the Black Iron Prison known as the 'Night Assassin'. Go and persuade him to serve me."

Han Qiancheng frowned slightly and said, "Godfather, this person is eccentric, cruel, wild, and tenacious. He lives with wolves and is not a normal person."

Han Yu raised his hand and said, "No need to say more. Xinzheng is about to fall into chaos. This person's strength is no less than yours. It's better to have one more helper than one less."

Han Qiancheng replied, "I understand."

Han Yu added, "Prepare a carriage for me to go to Zilan Pavilion to see Ninth Brother. I can't watch my own brother suffer a loss."

"Yes."

……

In the Purple Orchid Pavilion, Han Fei looked at Han Yu with surprise.

"I never expected that Fourth Brother would also return to a place like Zilanxuan, a place of pleasure and debauchery."

Han Yu smiled gently and said, "We couldn't not come. If we had come any later, Ninth Brother might have been sold off."

Han Fei's expression shifted slightly: "Fourth Brother, what makes you say that?"

Han Yu waved his hand, and Han Qiancheng quickly looked around. "Godfather, no one's here."

Han Fei held the wine cup, his heart filled with doubt.

Han Yu said, "Ninth Brother, let's end the bet with Jade Tiger here. Let's quit while we're ahead."

Han Fei paused slightly, then smiled and said, "Fourth Brother, why is that? Besides, Zilan Pavilion is not Ninth Brother's Zilan Pavilion. If Miss Zi is willing to gamble, I have no reason to stop her."

Han Yu smiled helplessly: "Why are you always on guard against Fourth Brother? Since you say you have no reason, then Fourth Brother will give you one."

Han Fei sat up straight and said, "Fourth Brother, please enlighten me."

Han Yu said slowly, "Cao Ze has already secretly sided with Ji Wuye and has been promoted by Ji Wuye to be a fierce general, replacing Emerald Tiger. This person cannot be trusted. Ninth Brother, do you understand?"

Han Fei was slightly taken aback, his expression somewhat strange. Everyone in Zilan Pavilion knew that Cao Ze was the ruthless general of the Nightfall.

Fourth Brother told him all this because...

Han Fei sighed inwardly, "Fourth Brother, why do you always pretend to be doing what's best for others, yet..."

"Thank you, Fourth Brother. Ninth Brother understands."

Han Yu nodded slightly: "Ninth Brother has been intelligent since childhood, so Fourth Brother will not say anything more."

Han Fei watched Han Yu leave, then fell into deep thought.

Now the Bai family is making moves, and Ji Wuye is secretly cooperating with his fourth brother. Although the king is on guard, there is always a chance of trouble if the Night Demoness in the palace is not eliminated.

Thinking of this, Han Fei finished the wine in his cup in one gulp.

We can't wait any longer; we need to find the Tide Demoness in the palace as soon as possible.

Third floor.

Cao Ze asked in bewilderment, "Brother Han, why did you seek my help to investigate the Tide Demoness?"

Han Fei said, "I've already been targeted, and you are a fierce general of the Nightfall, giving you the opportunity to come into contact with the Tide Demoness in the palace."

Cao Ze thought to himself, he not only had the opportunity to come into contact with her, but he also went there every day to massage the Tide Demoness. He was practically unclogging the sewers.

“Brother Han, I am just an outsider. It would be easy for others to notice if I frequently enter and leave the Han King’s palace.”

Han Fei said with some reluctance, "I will petition my father to appoint you as my younger sister's teacher."

Cao Ze grinned and said, "Brother Han, you're not worried or on guard this time?"

He has rarely seen Xiao Honglian these days, thanks to his brother-in-law's interference.

Han Fei said dejectedly, "Let's say less."

He had resigned himself to his fate—he couldn't stop him, he really couldn't stop him!

My younger sister doesn't listen to him at all anymore.

They do exactly what they're told not to do, which is a clear indication of their rebellious nature.

……

A thatched hut in Xinzheng.

The man in the straw raincoat sat opposite Li Kai.

Li Kai, who was originally covered in wounds, recovered much better with the help of the man in the straw raincoat.

"Brother Li, please."

The man in the straw raincoat personally poured Li Kai a cup of wine.

Li Kai silently finished his drink. "I've said all I can say. If you have the ability, you are welcome to go to Ghost Mountain Blood Pool and participate in the competition."

The man in the straw raincoat didn't seem to care and laughed, "The treasures of Baiyue are indeed attractive to people, but compared to things that are yet to be obtained or are even elusive, I care more about what I can already see."

Li Kai, his back hunched, said hoarsely, "I am but a piece of trash, what is there for Brother Han to care about?"

The man in the straw raincoat shook his head repeatedly: "How could Brother Li be a good-for-nothing? If he were, how could he have stood out and been so outstanding in the battle between the Han and Chu allied forces and the Baiyue back then?"