"I am now the manager of this Imperial Cuisine Restaurant. I have a favor to ask of you, young friend. If you grant my request, this meal will be on me. Is that alright?"

I squinted at the old man and refused outright.

"Since you know it's an unreasonable request, then don't say it. It's not like I can't afford the meal; I'll pay for it myself. Please go back, sir; we're going to eat."

After saying that, I ignored him and started serving food to Sister Wang, preparing to eat. But the old man was a bit ungrateful; he ignored my refusal and began making his own request.

"We have a group of important guests to entertain, and we'd like to ask this young lady to make tea for them. Afterwards, we can also introduce her to the guests..."

Before he could finish speaking, I slammed my hand on the table and simply said, "Get out!"

The old shopkeeper was already unhappy that I interrupted him, and he became even more unhappy after hearing what I said. But after all, he was in business, and he still cared about his reputation. Right now, I was the customer and he was the merchant. No matter what happened, once a conflict arose, their reputations would both be damaged.

So the old shopkeeper just clasped his hands in a fist salute and left. I thought that was the end of it, but unexpectedly, a little while later, someone knocked on the door. I thought it was the waiter and didn't think much of it, so I called out.

"Please come in."

Several people entered, led by a noble young man in a white robe. His hair was simply tied up in a bun with a small sword hairpin, and he held a folding fan in his hand.

Following behind were two Grandmasters of the Third Realm and several ordinary servants. After entering the door, they bowed politely. I didn't know why, but I stood up and returned the bow. After hearing what they said, I knew that the bow was in vain.

"I am Kong Hongtao from the Kong family of Qingzhou. I am temporarily entertaining guests at the Shangshan Restaurant and have not brought any servants to prepare tea. I would like to ask you to lend me a female companion. I will be very grateful for your help later."

After she finished speaking, the servants behind her actually stepped forward to grab her, but Sister Wang remained calm and continued eating without dodging or avoiding them.

With a casual strike, I sent several servants who dared to barge forward flying, and then I just stared at the man surnamed Kong.

"Does your family have someone named Kong Xuan? Otherwise, how could you be so arrogant? Do you think this land of Fengtian doesn't bury people?"

When the two grandmasters behind Kong Hongtao saw me make a move, they quickly shielded him behind them. One of them was about to say something when I interrupted him.

"I'm speaking to your master. What right do you have to answer? Shut your mouth until I ask you."

Although I didn't use a harsh tone, my imposing presence, stemming from my long-standing position, still kept him from opening his mouth. Like a fish out of water, he smacked his lips a few times but couldn't utter a single word.

Seeing his servants intimidated, Kong Hongtao's expression darkened, but he still had to step forward and speak.

"Brother, are you really that heartless? I was just borrowing someone to brew some tea, why are you resorting to violence? Do you really think we're afraid of you?"

I looked at Kong Hongtao, who was putting on airs, and felt very annoyed. He was clearly here for me, but now he was turning around and blaming me for being heartless.

I didn't waste any words either.

"Old Huang, let's get started."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a deafening sword cry rang out from the sky. Judging from the sound, it was heading straight for Shangshanfang, and it arrived in the blink of an eye.