THUD, THUD, THUD!
Right after Ling Chen ended his retreat, a light knocking echoed from outside his guest room.
Getting up, Ling Chen said, "Come in!"
SQUEAK!
The door was pushed open, and the Shopkeeper walked in. "Young Master," he said, "this is something a lady asked me to give you. She said she's your friend."
"My friend?"
Ling Chen took it and saw "Golden Jade Pavilion VIP." written on it.
The Golden Jade Pavilion was one of the significant businesses in the Black Market, its status comparable to the Underground Martial Arena and Shadow Tower. However, Shadow Tower dealt with bounty hunting—primarily assassinations and intelligence gathering—while the Underground Martial Arena was where people risked their lives in life-and-death martial duels for money. As for the Golden Jade Pavilion, it was probably the most 'publicly' acceptable place in the Black Market, mainly dealing in rare materials and selling treasures acquired through various methods.
