There was no need to dwell on what followed. With a senior like Lin Xuan gracing the place with his presence, the innkeeper personally received him, bowing and scraping with endless flattery, and finally had a maid lead Lin Xuan to the finest guest room.
Calling it a guest room was not quite accurate; it was actually a small courtyard, quiet and elegant, with conditions in every regard that could be called excellent.
A satisfied look appeared on Lin Xuan's face. After traveling for so long, he was somewhat tired after all.
So he took a bath, went to the bedroom, and slept soundly all the way until dawn.
When he rose the next morning, he felt refreshed and clear-headed.
Afterward, Lin Xuan left the guest room and came onto the main street.
Since he intended to go to Ice-Fire Valley to search for treasure, Lin Xuan naturally had to make some preparations beforehand.
And as the supply point closest to that valley, Scorpion Tail City was extremely rich in all kinds of resources. From here, he could also inquire into quite a few specific details about Ice-Fire Valley.
Lin Xuan went out early in the morning and did not return to the inn until dusk.
There was no fatigue on his face; only joy and satisfaction. This trip out had indeed yielded a great harvest.
Seeing that the sky had already grown dark, Lin Xuan planned to rest here for one more night, then set out first thing the next morning.
However, just as he returned to the bedroom, Lin Xuan suddenly frowned. Fluctuations came from the restriction outside—someone had come to visit.
He had only just arrived in this honored place, so how could someone have come looking for him?
Lin Xuan was somewhat surprised, but he