The arrival of the missive elevated Zhang Lie's position in Qi once again. Of course, by this point, power within Qi was immaterial to Zhang Lie. He perused the missive, then put it aside. If he really wanted to do anything, no one in Qi could stop him, so the position was meaningless.

That said, when those of the special forces heard about the news, Zhou Liao quickly paid him a visit, insisting on housing Zhang Lie in the best cottage...