"What instructions do you have, sir?" the shopkeeper asked humbly.
"Chief Shopkeeper Chen will cover two days' expenses for everyone staying here today. You can collect the money directly from the Trading Company Alliance. Here is your proof." As he spoke, Luo Wenhe tossed the token in his hand to the shopkeeper.
Seeing the shopkeeper hesitate, Luo Wenhe added, "What? You don't believe me?"
"No, no, no! I wouldn't dare! Chief Shopkeeper Chen's mighty reputation has long thundered in this old man's ears. How could he possibly fail to pay this paltry sum? I will attend to everyone with care and make certain all these heroes are satisfied," the shopkeeper hurriedly said.
Hearing this, Luo Wenhe paid him no further attention. Instead, he continued speaking to Huang Xiao and the others. "Eat well, drink well, and rest well over these next two days. See you in two days. I'll take my leave!"
With that, Luo Wenhe left the inn with his men.
"Haha, many thanks for Chief Shopkeeper Chen's kindness!"
Quite a few of the Jianghu people present called out after Luo Wenhe's retreating figure.
These Jianghu people were not short of the money needed for two days' expenses.
Still, having someone else foot the bill could not have been better. There was no reason not to be pleased.
The fear and unease the Heavenly Sword Sect's party had brought earlier vanished like smoke and clouds.
In their place came anger at the Heavenly Sword Sect. Many had already disliked its members, and now their hearts held even more fury.
"The Heavenly Sword Sect is utterly arrogant and overbearing! First they defied universal condemnation by slaughtering people from Eighteen Families Firms, and now they dare drive us away? Absolutely unforgivable! This time, I fully support Chief Shopkeeper Chen. The Heavenly