Li Tianquan’s expression sank as he shouted, “What’s with the ruckus!”

The female clerk who had come in replied fearfully, “Young Master Jingzhan has just returned to base. He’s badly wounded and unconscious.”

Li Tianquan shot to his feet in great alarm. “How did that happen? Didn’t he bring an entire unit of elites? What were they doing?”

“Young Master Jingzhan’s troops have been wiped out entirely. General Hong suffered grave injuries in order to bring him back.”

“Where is he? Take me to him!” Li Tianquan said urgently.

“Elder, there’s another news…” The clerk was hesitant.

“Speak quickly!” Li Tianquan shouted impatiently.

“We just received news that the squad transporting resources to the Song clan have encountered an accident, only a few people managed to escape.”

“What?!” Li Tianquan was shocked out of his wits. He grabbed the clerk’s hand and said, “That squad was being overseen by Li Ke, wasn’t it? Where is he? Take me to him!”

“According to the survivors, he’s already fallen in battle.”

Li Tianquan’s vision darkened and his body swayed unsteadily. He supported himself on the table and collected his thoughts before asking, “He fell in battle?”

“Yes, the escapees witnessed Sire Li Ke being beheaded.”

Li Tianquan’s expression went pale and...