The shopkeeper lowered his head to inspect the portrait carefully. His instinct told him this was just another money-making scheme cooked up by the government officials—a case of forced buying and selling. After all, how could a scrap of paper like this possibly protect anyone’s life?
He couldn't help but look sullen, cursing the shamelessness of those in power under his breath. Even for a small business like his, they were looking to scrape off a layer of profit, and he was powerless to stop them.
After weighing his options, he put on a forced smile and asked cautiously, "Official, may I ask how much this costs? As you know, with the ghosts and monsters causing trouble these past few days, business has been poor, and there is truly very little left in the till..."
Chapter 427