After Tan Pengtai left, Feng Xiyan turned to Fan Wanming and gave him instructions for making gunpowder.
"General Fan, choose a team of trusted workers and have them produce the gunpowder."
Fan Wanming took the recipe and instructions and replied, "Yes, Great General. This subordinate will proceed immediately."
Now left with only Zhan Qi, Ding Zhenshun, and Xue Ruhong, Feng Xiyan asked, "General Zhan, how is Ji Hui’s condition?"
"According to Physician Yan, Ji Hui’s fever has subsided. However, he remains bedridden as the poison has yet to be detoxified from his body," Zhan Qi answered calmly.
Hearing this, Feng Xiyan thought for a moment and said, "This general heard something happened at Fairy Bai’s temple this morning. Do you guys know about it?"
Ding Zhenshun nodded. "Yes. According to reports, a red fruit appeared on top of a man’s head. The commoners say that after receiving the fruit from Fairy Bai, the man became her follower and vowed to change for the better."
Seeing that Feng Xiyan was deep in thought, Xue Ruhong asked, "Great General, do you believe Fairy Bai truly gave the fruit to that man?"
Feng Xiyan nodded in response.
After thinking for a short moment, Xue Ruhong said, "Great General, this subordinate thinks we can use this incident to weaken the enemy’s morale."
"Continue," Feng Xiyan said.
Lowering his voice, Xue Ruhong explained, "Fairy Bai must’ve had a reason to bestow that fruit upon the man. However, his identity is still unknown, and he could be a spy. Perhaps Fairy Bai is trying to convert enemies into allies."
Hearing this, Feng Xiyan’s eyes flickered with calculation.
"General Xue is right." After a pause, he said, "General Zhan, spread word of this morning’s event at Fairy Bai’s temple. Spread it as far as possible, and make sure it reaches the Ji Army soldiers."
Clasping his fists, Zhan Qi responded, "This subordinate accepts the order."
With that, he left the tent with Ding Zhenshun and Xue Ruhong, while Feng Xiyan waited in the tent for Bai Hanyun to contact him again.
Meanwhile, Bai Hanyun, Hua Yuyu, Gao Gong, and Wu Jun had just arrived at the warehouse.
Seeing two container trucks waiting outside, Bai Hanyun hurriedly grabbed her backpack and got out of the car.
Trotting over to the people waiting by the trucks, she said, "Sorry for being late. Have you been waiting long?"
A man in black combat clothes observed her briefly, then replied, "Not long. Are you Miss Bai?"
Bai Hanyun nodded, then the man handed her a document and a pen. "Miss Bai, please sign here."
Taking the document, Bai Hanyun read it carefully before signing her name. After returning the pen and paper, she opened the gate and said, "Please come in."
The man signaled the drivers, who then drove the container trucks into the parking lot.
At the same time, Hua Yuyu and the others approached them.
Seeing them, the man nodded in greeting.
Noticing this, Bai Hanyun turned to Hua Yuyu and asked, "You know each other?"
Hua Yuyu nodded and explained, "We use their service for fake deliveries."
When Bai Hanyun heard that, she gave him a thumbs-up.
As the workers began opening the containers, Bai Hanyun quickly went to unlock the warehouse. Turning to the workers, she said, "Brothers, please help me move the goods inside."
The leader nodded and ordered, "Move them in."
While the workers unloaded drums of kerosene, the leader walked over to Bai Hanyun.
He handed her a name card and said, "Miss Bai, this is my name card. If you need anything delivered, feel free to contact me. We offer all kinds of services."
Hearing this, Bai Hanyun took the name card. Aside from the name and contact details, it was completely blank.
Putting the name card away, she said, "Sure. I think we will be working together a lot in the future."
Satisfied with her response, the leader went to supervise the unloading.
Half an hour later, the work was done.
Signaling his subordinates to wrap up, the leader said, "The delivery is complete. It’s been a pleasure doing business with you, Miss Bai."
After nodding at Hua Yuyu, he boarded the truck and called out, "Let’s go."
Once the trucks had left, Bai Hanyun turned to Hua Yuyu.
Before she could speak, Hua Yuyu said, "We will wait outside. Miss Bai, take your time."
Nodding in satisfaction, Bai Hanyun entered the warehouse and locked the door behind her.
Standing beside Hua Yuyu, Wu Jun’s eyes flickered as he thoughtfully glanced at Hua Yuyu, then at the closed door.
Inside the warehouse, Bai Hanyun took out the antique mirror from her backpack.
She tapped the frame twice and waited until the surface cleared before asking, "Feng Xiyan, are you there?"
A moment later, Feng Xiyan’s reflection appeared on the antique mirror’s surface. Clasping his fists, he replied, "Fairy Bai, Xiyan is here."
Looking at his handsome face through the antique mirror, Bai Hanyun spoke with a hint of excitement in her voice, "Feng Xiyan, prepare a place to store the kerosene. Make sure it’s far from fire or other buildings. Otherwise, it could catch fire and burn down the city."
Feng Xiyan’s eyes flickered for a second when he heard what she said. "Fairy Bai, this kerosene... can it be used to light fires?"
"Mhm," Bai Hanyun hummed and explained, "Kerosene has many uses. For example, starting fires, lighting lamps, and in warfare. It’s similar to the oil you currently use."
Feng Xiyan’s eyes lit up at her words.
At the moment, the Feng Army used animal fat for oil. But after two years of drought, most animals had either died or been eaten.
Because of this, their limited oil supply was reserved for emergencies, making defending the city wall even more difficult and dangerous.
Now that Bai Hanyun had provided a substitute for them, Feng Xiyan felt deeply grateful.
Clasping his fists, he said, "Xiyan understands. Xiyan will prepare the storage immediately. Please wait for a moment, Fairy Bai."