C221 Provoke!

"Halt!" Several diligent guards at the Lord's Manor stopped Qin Xiao in his tracks.

"I'm Qin Xiao, and I need to see my brother immediately. Please, let me through without delay; it's urgent!" Qin Xiao presented his token, which confirmed his identity.

Recognizing it, the guards promptly allowed him entry.

Once inside the Lord's Manor, Qin Xiao made a beeline for Ling's quarters