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The Five-Silk Shop  - First Part.
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With very slow steps, Eadric Rong walked across the lobby of the Moon Orchid Inn. He intended to climb the stairs that would take him to his room on the second floor of the inn.

Although it was early morning, the sun was not yet visible on the eastern horizon. The rooster had also crowed, but the street in front of the inn was still quiet.

The Moon Orchid Inn, located in the East Market of Daqi Town, is a modest inn that is not too big. From the entrance, which is always open, visitors will immediately find themselves in the lobby.

The inn does not have a large space for a flower garden or an area covered with Maple or Peach Trees, a custom found in high-end hotels.

In an instant, Eadric Rong was greeted by the Front Office clerk, who was battling sleepiness in the lobby. Taking a quick glance at the Front Office desk, he continued his slow pace.

"Hopefully, the officer won't notice my presence as I speed past!" thought Eadric Rong.

However, even though he walked so slowly that he bar
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