Chapter 852: The City That Never Sleeps 2
Ye Fei turned her head and looked at the shopkeeper: "Why aren't you leaving?"
Before the shopkeeper could reply, the burly man in the animal-skin clothing slammed the giant sword on his shoulder into the ground. The surge of his aura forced the other mercenaries sitting on the first floor to retreat.
"Shopkeeper! Come out here!"
The loud man's voice was like thunder, and the entire inn seemed to tremble.
The shopkeeper quickly turned around, giving Ye Fei an apologetic look as he rubbed his hands together and walked over, his smile more like a grimace: "Lord Batian! What brings you here today!"
The burly man stood by the counter, looking down at the shopkeeper with disdain: "Tonight, I, Hu Batian, am going to drink heavily with my brothers and get a good night's sleep. Shopkeeper, do you understand?"
The innkeeper forced a smile: "Well... Lord Batian, you have no problem with food and drink, but as for accommodation, I'm afraid..."
Hu Batian's tone was icy: "No more houses?"
"Hehe, yes, yes... the last large room is already..."
"snort!"
Hu Batian snorted coldly, flicking his finger along the blade of the giant sword. "I'd like to see who dares to try and steal from me, Hu Batian!"
"First come, first served, what's this about stealing?"
A clear, cold voice suddenly rang out in the inn.
As soon as he finished speaking, the entire inn was plunged into an eerie atmosphere.
The shopkeeper's expression changed drastically, and everyone, including Hu Batian, turned their gazes towards the girl who had spoken—
Ye Fei was dressed in a snow-white brocade robe, with a black cloak draped over her shoulders, her hair hanging down to her shoulders, and her changed appearance was full of coldness.
The girl stood still, one hand behind her back. She looked thin, but there was an immense aura emanating from her.
Hu Batian's gaze swept brazenly over Ye Fei, a sinister smile playing on his lips: "So, she's a little sister!"
"Little sister, you look unfamiliar and are new here. You probably don't know the name of Hu Batian yet. Well, I'll give you a chance—give me your room, and I won't hold it against you. Otherwise... don't blame me for not being kind to you!"
He patted the hilt of his knife with his muscular hand, the meaning of which was self-evident.
Ye Fei narrowed her eyes and said, "What if I say no?"
"Sir!" The innkeeper immediately rushed to Ye Fei and whispered, "Sir, could you please do me a favor..."
I have an elderly mother to support, a wife and children to raise, and this little shop has to keep running to make a living. If Lord Batian is displeased, he could ruin my family! I'll refund you two spirit stones; would you please go to another inn?"
Ye Fei remained silent, but Ling beside her scoffed, "You can't afford to offend that so-called Lord Batian, but do you think you can afford to offend my Highness? Look at your cowardly appearance, it's really annoying!"
The shopkeeper said with a wry smile, "This... sir, I didn't mean to offend you. Please forgive me this time! This little shop still needs to do business..."
Ye Fei stared at the manager for a while, then chuckled softly.
She met Hu Batian's eyes, slowly flicked her sleeve, and spoke in a clear, unhurried yet distinct voice: "I will not give up this house."
"Now, you only have two choices."
"First, go out on your own."
"Second, I'll kick you out."
...
The entire inn seemed to freeze in an instant.
After a while, a rough laugh rang out in the inn. Hu Batian laughed loudly, pointing at Ye Fei with eyes full of mockery: "With your little body, you dare to throw me out? You're a fool..."
Before he could finish speaking, a gust of wind suddenly rushed towards Hu Batian—
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