Chapter 304 - 244, Jack up the price
The inn was quietly peaceful. Qi Zhenzhuo could not help but lift the brim of his bamboo hat, staring blankly as Chen Ji descended the stairs, taking a seat beside the only empty table in the main hall as if no one else was present.
The inn’s limping attendant eagerly brought over a tray, arranging melon seeds and candied fruits one by one.
Everyone’s gaze was on Chen Ji, yet he seemed unaware, sitting calmly by the square table, facing the numerous eyes without dodging or yielding.
Qi Zhenzhuo felt as if something was stuck in his throat, unable to speak for a long while.
When he finally snapped out of it, he turned to leave the Dragon Gate Inn, but Li Xuan grabbed him, "What are you doing?"
Qi Zhenzhuo’s face reddened, "Brother-In-Law, why should we stay here to watch this youngster shine? Let’s go somewhere else. We might as well find some information!"
Li Xuan took a deep breath, interrupting his brother-in-law, "Chen Ji previously found clues here; you and I should stay as well. He arrived in Guyuan more than ten days later than us, yet he discovered this Dragon Gate Inn before us, which shows his exceptional abilities. If you want to outshine him, learn from his strengths."
Qi Zhenzhuo felt somewhat unconvinced.
Li Xuan said sternly, "Stand still and watch what he is going to do."
At the square table, Chen Ji reached out to remove the clay seal on the liquor jar.
For a moment, everyone’s eyes were fixed on him, yet no one moved: getting news from opening the jar would cost a lot of money. Who knew whether it was worthwhile? After all, the news wasn’t sold only once; no one wanted to be the first to test the waters.