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Chapter 30: First Come, First Served
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The night grew deeper, and the streets were nearly deserted. Chen Wu walked calmly under the dim moonlight. The night air was cold, though it was nothing compared to the chill radiating from his gaze. After being turned away twice because the inns were full, he finally found a small inn tucked into a corner of the city.

"Sir, I need a room," Chen Wu said flatly, placing a gold coin on the receptionist's counter. His tone was calm but firm.

The innkeeper, a middle-aged man with graying hair, stared at the gold coin with wide eyes. "Of course, sir. We have one room left."

Before the key could be handed over, the sharp clack of high heels echoed across the floor. A beautiful woman dressed in luxurious clothing, flanked by two burly guards, strode confidently into the inn. Her expression exuded arrogance, accompanied by a faint, condescending smile.

"I’ll take that room," she declared curtly, tossing ten gold coins onto the counter.

The innkeeper hesitated, his gaze darting between Chen W
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