The inn Li Zi had recommended was indeed reliable. He had stayed here in his previous life too.
The experience had been decent enough.
Li Xingtian tossed a few Spirit Stones onto the tavern counter to pay for his room, took the room token the waiter handed him, and declined the waiter's meal recommendations.
There was a reason Li Xingtian disliked eating.
In his previous life, his appetite had cost him dearly and nearly cost him his life.
So in this life, after reaching Foundation Establishment and attaining grain avoidance, he seldom sought out food.
Unless his own master specifically called him to eat, Li Xingtian never ate food from outside.
One lesson from experience was enough.
Li Xingtian intended to cultivate in his room for a while first and recover from the fatigue of traveling these past few days. He said to Li Zi beside him:
"Wait for me here at the tavern tomorrow at dawn."
Li Zi froze at his words, not expecting things to end here for the day.
Watching Li Xingtian head toward the guest rooms upstairs, she looked as though she wanted to say something but hesitated.
She took a deep breath, then asked in a cautious, trembling voice:
"Senior, could you pay me in advance this time...? I promise I'll do my very best to guide you."
Li Xingtian turned and looked at Li Zi for a while, then tossed her a Spirit Stone before turning back toward the upstairs guest rooms.
Li Zi caught the Spirit Stone with both hands, then lowered her eyes, trembling, to look at the stone in her palms.
She swiftly steadied her emotions, then hurriedly turned and ran out of the inn.
Li Xingtian glanced sideways at the figure darting out the door, shook his head slightly, and