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320: Rescue Qin Shu! Love that's etched in the bones and remembered in the heart!_2

"Go to Yinglong Tower," Zhi Li said. "You go first to set up the defenses, then when I arrive, temporarily inform Duke Zhi Ting to meet me alone at Yinglong Tower."

"Yes," Li Chenglian said.

Half an hour later.

Surrounded by the protection of over a thousand Samurai and several dozen top masters, Zhi Li rode in a steel carriage towards Yinglong Tower for the meeting with Duke Zhi Ting.

...

The moment Zhi Li caught sight of Duke Zhi Ting, he knew the man harbored no schemes or trickery.

Ever since the news of Suo Lun's death, Duke Zhi Ting had lost a considerable amount of weight and seemed to have aged ten years. His eyes were deeply sunken, and dark circles marred his face.

Due to the rapid weight loss, his skin hadn't had time to adjust, leaving his face riddled with wrinkles and complemented by his unkempt beard.

At that moment, Duke Zhi Ting looked utterly disheveled.

After entering and seeing Zhi Li, he didn't speak but simply sat there, staring blankly.