After physically sending that band of bandits to salvation, Tang Yu hurried through the night toward a small city nearby.
Since he could not fly, dawn had already broken by the time Tang Yu arrived.
Fortunately, his Celestial Realm martial cultivation and the freakish physique of a sports student left him not the least bit tired.
After entering the city and finding an inn, Tang Yu tossed a silver ingot to the waiter and said, "Bring me two bowls of beef noodles—the kind with half a bowl of noodles and half a bowl of beef. Keep the change."
"Certainly, sir. Right away."
The waiter caught the silver ingot and beamed with delight. He ran to the kitchen to shout an order, then rushed back to wipe Tang Yu's table spotless and pour him a cup of hot tea.
A while later, he brought over two huge bowls of beef noodles, along with two side dishes and a pot of wine. He was remarkably attentive.
Tang Yu rinsed his chopsticks and lowered his head to eat.
The waiter ran back and took the silver ingot to the old innkeeper.
He had originally been a little orphan in town. If the old innkeeper had not taken him in as an employee, he would have starved to death on the streets long ago.
The old innkeeper smiled approvingly and handed the silver back to him. "The guest gave it to you, so take it. Serve our distinguished guest well."
"Old innkeeper, it's too much. I can't accept it."
The waiter waved his hands and refused to take it.
"If I tell you to take it, then take it. Don't think working hard every day will please this old man enough to let you marry my granddaughter."
The old innkeeper snorted, and the brightness