The sprawling, heavily fortified metropolis of Abyssal Pearl City was a bustling nexus of immense wealth, cutthroat mercantile politics, and chaotic martial skirmishes. Situated on the affluent eastern shores of Sea-Moon Island, the city was a jewel under the direct, overarching jurisdiction of the Myriad Ocean Palace. High above the chaotic streets, hidden away in the most exclusive, heavily warded residential tier of the city, stood a lavish, sprawling estate that belonged to the Golden Tide Consortium.
This specific property, an architectural marvel of white jade and polished profound-sea timber, was a highly restricted safe house that Shangguan Wan'er had secretly acquired decades ago under a flawless proxy identity. Because it was completely disconnected from the main branch ledgers currently overseen by her arrogant cousin Shangguan Li, it provided the absolute perfect, untraceable sanctuary for Wang Jian and his three breathtaking, mature companions.
