Silver Fox.

Summary

Tie Xin Yuan, observing the Hami River's grim procession of corpses, learns from scouts that A Sa Lan is ambitiously clearing bandits to control trade routes. Despite the Gaochang clan's arrogance, they ignore the threat. Tie Xin Yuan plans to subdue the Gaochang tribe but faces unexpected chaos as A Sa Lan's actions provoke the Khitan. Sa Jia, a wise monk, is urged to aid A Sa Lan, despite knowing his inevitable defeat. The Khitan, humiliated by recent losses, are poised for war. Tie Xin Yuan, while strategizing, sees the conflict as an opportunity for Sa Jia to elevate Bon's status. As tensions rise, Tie Xin Yuan remains a pragmatic observer, anticipating A Sa Lan's arrival in Hami.

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