Lin Mo maintained his smile, though the corners of his lips twitched slightly as he considered the Pavilion Master's bold offer.
Ten thousand spirit stones? That was no small sum, even for a sect as influential as the Verdant Sky Pavilion. However, her offer was clearly not about the money. Not entirely, at least.
It was all a show of her capabilities while probing the background of the establishment itself.
Taking a slow breath to maintain his calm exterior, Lin Mo composed himself before responding.
"Dear customer," He began with a measured and polite tone, "I must first express my deepest gratitude for your generous offer. Truly, it's a testament to the value you see in this humble establishment. However…"
Letting the word hang in the air for me moment, Lin Mo properly captured both the Pavilion Master and Jing'er's rapt attention. It raised their intrigue as their eyebrows gradually lifted.
