The afternoon of the next day, Tian Lin, who had sent the name card through the sisters Yu'er and Cui'er in the morning, received a reply.
In the afternoon, Tian Lin brought elixirs and some bitter tea, and again visited the old Tong residence.
Tong Shisan's injuries had greatly improved, and he glanced at Tian Lin with a hint of shame, promptly giving him a deep bow as he said:
"Brother Tian was held captive by the Day Patrol Deity, and I, Tong Shisan, failed to protect him. Please, Brother Tian, accept my bow."
Where would Tian Lin dare to accept such a grand bow in the old Tong residence?
Moreover, leaving Tian Lin to die and then abandoning him, could such a disgrace be cleared by a mere apology?
Yu'er and Cui'er were moved by Tong Shisan's humbling gesture, but Tian Lin did not take it to heart.
