The group went to an inn, and after a few drinks, everyone began to open up. Shen Haoran found that Ling Feng and his two companions were all hearty, straightforward men. This was especially true for Shi Dahuo, who had long forgotten their earlier unpleasantness and was now endlessly toasting Shen Haoran!
Although they were all having a good time, they didn't forget they had to enter the Desert Land the next day and knew when to call it a night. After a bit more pleasant conversation, they all went their separate ways.
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Early the next morning, Shen Haoran and his two companions arrived at the Mercenary Guild. At the entrance, Ling Feng and his group were waiting for them.
