Spreading Convenience

Captain Zhu Min rested his hand lightly on the hilt of his sword as he addressed Captain Ying.

"Captain Ying, you and your men will follow me outside. This is not a place of hostility. You'll be branded as a troublemaker if you continue. His Majesty and Her Highness have deemed the store an asset to the Southern Wu Kingdom and I suggest you adjust your perspective accordingly."

Captain Ying's eyes narrowed, her pride clearly stung, but she couldn't ignore the First Princess's authority or the fact that her squad's spiritual energy was rendered useless within the store's walls.

She gave a curt nod, signaling her men to withdraw from the store. "Very well. We'll await your explanation outside, Your Highness."

As Zhu Min escorted Ying and her retinue out, the tension in the store eased. However, the customers lingered near the aisles, whispering about the confrontation.