"His Highness has already informed me that reinforcements are on their way, and that they'll arrive in half a month," Elder Qi replied.1

"Do you know who it was that my brother sent?" Shi Chuankong asked.0

"His Highness never specified, so I'm afraid not," Elder Qi replied with a shake of his head.0

Shi Chuankong was a little disappointed to hear this, but a confident look then appeared in his eyes as he said, "Regardless of who it is that my brother sent, I'm sure things will be easier for us from here onward."7

Han Li was also feeling slightly more reassured upon hearing this.0

"Seeing as it'll take some time for the reinforcements to arrive, let's stay here in the meantime and take care of some of the issues in the city. Fellow Daoist Li, you can take this opportunity to have a rest," Shi Chuankong said.0

Han Li nodded in response as he rose to his feet, and Elder Qi called over a young maidservant to take Han Li to his resting quarters.0

Han Li knew that Shi Chuankong had some things to discuss with Elder Qi, so he was going to give them some privacy.0

"Young Master, is this Fellow Daoist Li truly trustworthy?"...0