Qi Tian and the others got down from the carriage. Some of the treasure hunters had already enthusiastically headed into the tavern. Qi Tian was about to follow them when a couple of waiters came forward, intentionally or unintentionally blocking his way. The coachman also moved in time to stand behind Qi Tian.
There weren't many people on a carriage. The other treasure hunters had all left in less than a minute. No one noticed that Qi Tian had been stopped. Or even if they had, no one was willing to intervene. To stand up for Qi Tian would mean standing against Wanjie Commerce, a prospect they met with utter indifference. They left to dine in peace.
"What's this all about?" Qi Tian asked, a serious look on his face.
