Zhao Lie and his group departed from the Tianwang construction site and headed west. Before leaving, Yang Qingshan repeatedly invited them to be guests at Tianwang Stronghold, but Zhao Lie politely declined, citing pressing matters that required his attention. The party then set off.
The route to the west was smooth and clear. This path led to Fuluo Town, and Zhao Lie assigned responsibility for this stretch to the town’s leader, Yao Yuanhe. Yao Yuanhe did not dare to be negligent; he patted his chest and readily agreed, just as Yang Qingshan had. Zhao Lie was quite satisfied with this.
Later, they had lunch in Fuluo Town. Although Yao Yuanhe warmly invited them to dine at the Fuluo Restaurant, Zhao Lie declined.
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