Surprised by her sudden appearance, Aurelia paused in her tracks and her hand instinctively went to the hilt of her concealed sword beneath her cloak.
After all, the woman standing before her radiated an aura that was polished, regal, and undeniably sharp. While it wasn't the raw, crushing pressure of a high-level cultivator, it contained the poised confidence of someone who held authority. Someone who could turn the tables on her by commanding others.
"First-time patron?" Wu Meiyu asked while donning a professional smile. Yet it also carried a hint of scrutiny that made Aurelia's skin prickle. "I am the Chief Operations Officer of the Divine Convenience Store. Monk Huiyin, it is good to see you again. And you are?"
"This is Benefactor Lia," Huiyin answered for her. His serene expression seemed to be unchanging. "A traveler from distant lands seeking to wash away the dust of the road. I told her that this establishment offers the finest clarity for the mind."
