Li Du drank from late night until dawn. He was still able to drink, but his body was exhausted, so he excused himself.
"The person who leaves first pays the bill!" cried out a youth named Turis, smiling slyly.
Li Du replied, "Are you serious? I think that some people here know how much I can drink. If I were to go on drinking, those who would have to pay the bill later might be heartsick for quite a while."
Recalling the rumors about his drinking, Big Beard Carl said, "Hey, don't stop him! The guy just finished off half of the beer we ordered!"
Some treasure hunters hurriedly got out of his way.
Smiling, Li Du walked towards the bar. He asked the bartender, "How much is it?"
The bartender shrugged. "I haven't tallied, but about 1,500 dollars."
Li Du slapped 2,000 dollars onto the table. "The rest are tips. If it's not enough, let them pay."
