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Extortion
Author: Alfonzo Perez
last update2025-08-12 22:50:00

Sidharta deliberately did not take the two of them straight to the provincial palace, instead choosing to stay at an inn for the night.

Inside the inn room, the three of them took a short rest, easing the stiffness in their muscles after the long journey on horseback.

After that, they left the inn to stroll around and enjoy the late afternoon atmosphere.

As usual, dining places were the best source of gathering as much information as possible. A modest yet busy eatery became their destination—to fill their stomachs while also gathering intelligence.

Of the eight tables inside, only one remained unoccupied. They quickly sat at the empty table before another customer could take it.

After the server noted down their orders, Fang An let his gaze wander around the room, his ears sharply tuned for any news that might be overheard.

In the same manner, A Long and Sidharta also kept their senses alert, trying to catch even the smallest piece of information that could help them understand the s
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