After Xu Shang left the inn, an aged voice echoed once more, carrying a hint of unquestionable command: "Can you come over for a chat now?" The voice reverberated in Xu Shang's ears, causing him to knit his brows.
Musing to himself, Xu Shang had no intention of yielding so easily. He muttered, "And what if I refuse?" His voice held a trace of provocation; clearly, he refused to let himself be led by the nose.
The old man let out a hearty laugh, his tone oozing confidence and control: "Be a good boy and come with me." His laughter carried a mocking edge, as though he did not take Xu Shang's resistance seriously at all.
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