Li Yuan asked aloud, "What should we do now?"
Chen Mo snapped back to reality and said, "The previous battle was quite draining. Let's rest in the city for now and set off tomorrow... Once we get near Tiandu City, I'll send a message back and have someone come out to meet us. This way, it's more secure."
"Hmm..."
Neither of them had any objections to this.
"Book three rooms, prepare some food and wine, and have three barrels of hot water sent up." Chen Mo tossed a piece of silver onto the counter.
"Got it! Please, esteemed guests, head upstairs!"
The small county is rarely visited, and such major customers are uncommon. The shopkeeper pocketed the silver and couldn't stop smiling.
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Second floor of the restaurant.
The room contained only a bed, a table, and two wooden chairs. Though simply furnished, it was at least clean and tidy.
Ling Ningzhi sat cross-legged on the bed, trying to meditate, but her mind was too scattered, unable to calm down.
