Following the usual tropes of novels and TV dramas, when they arrived at the inn, there were predictably only a few rooms left.
The proprietress had initially been dismissive and impatient. "Take it or leave it. Let me warn you now: the Purple Tenuity Domain's Spirit Fighting Tournament, held once every five years, starts in a few days. Every inn has been full lately. Keep hesitating, and even these rooms will be booked."
The moment she saw Lu Qingchen and Su Lang, however, her attitude changed completely, her face brimming with an enthusiastic smile. "If you're staying, I can halve the room rates for the sake of these two handsome young men."
Ning Xiang slapped the table and decided on the spot. "We're staying! Absolutely!"
Who knew Iceberg Lu's face could be so useful? That's a huge pile of spirit stones saved!
Lu Qingchen gave Ning Xiang an icy glance. Pretending not to notice, she quietly shuffled two steps toward Su Lang.
Tch. What a waste of such a handsome face, with that rotten temper!
Lu Qingchen's handsome face darkened further.
The proprietress winked flirtatiously at Lu Qingchen. Unfortunately, she might as well have been winking at thin air.
The inn attendant was a little rabbit demon who seemed rather timid and occasionally hopped along like a rabbit while walking. The attendant led them upstairs, then told them to crush the Communication Talisman in their room if they needed anything, and the inn's servants would come to attend to them.
Once the attendant had left, Ning Xiang was about to push open a random door and go inside to rest when she heard Zhou Ruoxue and Wen Maimai arguing behind her.
"I've known Sister Xiangxiang the longest. Of course I should room with her!"
"Too bad. I've spent so much