In the corner of a small tavern, five old men were sitting together and laughing. After the laughing calmed, one of them began to speak.

“A Cicada, Mantis, and Oriole walk into Five-Heavens Flagon. The Cica-”

Before he could finish, a loud booming voice interrupted him. All of them turned toward the other side of the tavern.

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“Foolish server! I ordered swan dumplings but you have given me duck dumplings! This is not what I desire!”

A little boy no older than eleven had just flipped over a table. The elderly server immediately kowtowed, slamming his head repeatedly onto the floor.