As Bai Li Hongzhuang's words fell, a tinge of disappointment flashed across the faces of the three Beast Companions simultaneously.
"I thought it would be some kind of treasure map. What is this incomplete thing?" Xiao Hei pouted, expressing his dissatisfaction.
"Even if this is really a treasure map, it would be extremely difficult for us to find the other parts," he continued. Xiao Hei knew that this paper was kept so hidden, indicating that its contents were not simple. Otherwise, the other party wouldn't have gone through such great lengths to preserve it.
However, with the vastness of the Saint Xuan Continent, they had no idea where the other parts might be. They didn't even know if they would ever get to see the second map in their lifetime...
Bai Li Hongzhuang rubbed Xiao Hei's head. This little guy was impatient.
"Well, having this thing in my hands isn't bad either. It's not like I went through great hardships to obtain it. If we can find the other parts in the future, that would be great. If not, we can just treat this as a game."
Bai Li Hongzhuang had a very open-minded perspective. Such things were rare and hard to come by. It was already fortunate for her to have obtained a part of it.
Moreover, this confirmed her previous judgment that there was indeed something hidden within the sheepskin scroll.
The next morning, Bai Li Hongzhuang and the others gathered outside the inn. They had rested for a day, and now it was time to continue their journey.
Bai Li Hongzhuang returned the inn to the innkeeper, but the innkeeper returned the purple gold coin to her.
Seeing this, a hint of surprise appeared in Bai Li Hongzhuang's eyes. "Innkeeper, what are you doing?"
The innkeeper smiled and replied, "Miss, you gave so much money. Not to mention buying my inn for a day, it's enough to buy several inns. How can I accept your money?"
Bai Li Hongzhuang waved her hand. "Since I said it, I will do it. Innkeeper, please accept it."
"Miss, I know that you had no other choice yesterday, and I am grateful to you for helping me out. But I cannot accept this money. This inn is something I have a deep attachment to."
The group of people were astonished to see how sincere the innkeeper was. They had expected a greedy merchant, but the innkeeper had chosen a different path!
In an era where everyone was out for their own gain, it was rare to see someone like the innkeeper.
"Hongzhuang, since the innkeeper has spoken so sincerely, you should accept it," Xia Zhiqing said.
Upon hearing this, Bai Li Hongzhuang deeply looked at the innkeeper before saying, "Alright then, thank you, innkeeper."
The innkeeper waved his hand repeatedly. "Not at all, it's only natural. Safe travels, esteemed guests."
Bai Li Hongzhuang and the others set off again, leaving Lanlight City behind.
As the innkeeper returned to the counter, he suddenly discovered that there was an additional purple gold coin on it, though he didn't know when it appeared.
Seeing this, the innkeeper chuckled, but he couldn't help but have a better impression of Bai Li Hongzhuang and her group.
"Such talents will definitely become great in the future!"
Not long after Bai Li Hongzhuang and her group set off, the cultivators from the North Sea Academy also departed from Lanlight City.
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