CHAPTER 202: FENG XIYAN’S PLAN

Seeing how happy Feng Xiyan was, Bai Hanyun’s mood also improved. She smiled and responded, "Alright."

With her approval, Feng Xiyan quickly wrapped the bronze mirror in red silk, carried it, and left the tent.

Circulating his internal energy through his legs, Feng Xiyan activated his lightness skill and kicked the ground, soaring into the air.

Five minutes later, he arrived at the Feng Army’s warehouse area.

When the patrolling soldiers saw him, they clasped their fists. "This subordinate greets the Great General!"

Feng Xiyan nodded at them and walked toward the military tents used for storage. Choosing one located far from the others, he stepped inside and unwrapped the bronze mirror.

Looking into it, he said, "Fairy Bai, Xiyan is ready to receive the kerosene."

A second later, Bai Hanyun responded, "Got it. Feng Xiyan, the goods are heavy. You should stand back. Be careful, you will get hurt."

Noticing the concern in her voice, Feng Xiyan smiled. "Xiyan understands."

Bai Hanyun then looked at the antique mirror and said, "Hey, help me send this kerosene to Feng Xiyan."

The antique mirror glowed once in response.

In the next moment, a dim golden light surrounded the kerosene drums. Bai Hanyun blinked, and the drums disappeared.

A second later, the drums appeared in front of Feng Xiyan.

Looking at the large drums, he couldn’t wait to inspect them.

Noticing his eager expression, Bai Hanyun chuckled. Remembering her promise to help him build Xiqiang City, she asked, "Feng Xiyan, have you tried out the cement?"

Being asked, Feng Xiyan calmed down and replied, "Yes. Xiyan has tried it. Although we still need to adjust the ratio, the results are better than expected. We plan to use cement to build the buildings and city walls, then cover them with glutinous rice plaster."

Hearing this, Bai Hanyun nodded in agreement and said, "That’s a good idea. Covering the cement with glutinous rice plaster not only increases the durability of the buildings and walls but also prevents prying eyes."

After saying that, Bai Hanyun asked, "Feng Xiyan, do you know how much cement, sand, and aggregate you will need?"

When they tested the cement earlier, the workers had already calculated the materials needed to build a siheyuan courtyard and city walls.

Feng Xiyan nodded and replied, "To build a siheyuan courtyard, we need an average of 393 bags of cement, 21 cubic meters of sand, and 41 cubic meters of aggregate.

"As for the city walls, we need at least 393,636 bags of cement, 20,455 cubic meters of sand, and 40,909 cubic meters of aggregate to build one li of wall."

After hearing the numbers, Bai Hanyun was speechless.

Rubbing her temples, she thought, ’Building a siheyuan courtyard isn’t too expensive. The problem is the city walls. We can’t skimp on materials and risk the city’s safety. Looks like I will need to sell more antiques to Gu Bao Auction House next month.’

After considering it, Bai Hanyun asked, "Feng Xiyan, how long is the wall you want to build?"

Hearing her question, Feng Xiyan calmly replied, "Xiyan has discussed this matter with the generals, and we have decided to expand Xiqiang City to the south. We plan to build city walls around the farmland, forming another district."

"With city walls, we won’t need to station so many soldiers to patrol the farmland, and the commoners will be safer from enemy attacks. If we have remaining materials, we can also establish another district to accommodate the refugees."

Listening to his explanation, Bai Hanyun nodded in understanding.

"That’s a good plan. I will contact the supplier and see how much cement, sand, and aggregate I can buy for you. Do you still have enough glutinous rice and quicklime?"

Relieved by her promise, Feng Xiyan let out a sigh and replied, "Yes. But if we want to build another district, we will need more."

"Alright. Those are easy to buy. I will send them to you as soon as I receive the goods."

Upon hearing that, Feng Xiyan hesitated for a second and then said, "Fairy Bai, Xiyan knows that buying these things costs a lot of money, so Xiyan has prepared a few small offerings for you."

Curious about what he had prepared, Bai Hanyun raised her brows slightly. "Oh? Are you giving me more Dong Zhu?"

Feng Xiyan shook his head and replied, "Xiyan has prepared other things. However, if Fairy Bai likes Dong Zhu, Xiyan can give you the remaining ones."

Recalling the large boxes of Dong Zhu hidden in Feng Xiyan’s storage, Bai Hanyun quickly said, "No, no, no. Just give me something normal that I can sell."

Though slightly disappointed by her refusal, Feng Xiyan simply said, "Alright. Xiyan will return to my mansion and prepare the offerings."

Now that she had sent the kerosene to him, Bai Hanyun said, "Feng Xiyan, I need to go back first. Can you give me the offerings later?"

"Of course," Feng Xiyan answered.

"Great. Then I will contact you later."

With that, Bai Hanyun tapped the frame of the antique mirror twice and ended the communication. Putting it back into her backpack, she left the warehouse and locked the door.

Walking up to Hua Yuyu, Gao Gong, and Wu Jun, she said, "Let’s go back."

Hua Yuyu nodded, then opened the back door for her. After everyone got into the car, Wu Jun drove them back to Bai Hanyun’s house.

Ten minutes later, Wu Jun dropped them off in the front yard before driving the car back to the garage.

Waving goodbyes at Hua Yuyu and Gao Gong, Bai Hanyun returned to her house. After changing her shoes and washing her hands, she went back to her bedroom.

Taking the antique mirror out of her backpack, she tapped its frame twice and waited until its surface cleared. Seeing that it only reflected the red silk cloth, she placed the mirror back on its stand on the bedside table.

Grabbing her phone, she opened WeChat, clicked on Li Dagou’s profile, and sent him a message.