It was a large manor that faced the street, located near the Arena of the Stars. In a city like the City of Many Stars, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, one could only imagine the price of such a manor, especially one so close to the Arena.
Two imposing guardian stone lions stood beside a vermilion gate, and the roof was lined with glazed red tiles. The entire estate was so magnificent and imposing that even a Marquis's Mansion would be no more grand.
As night fell, the streets were brightly lit with countless Lotus Lamps, making it seem like daytime.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!
"Who is it?" a wary voice called from inside the gatehouse.
"Uncle Zhang, it's me, Xiaoyu! The mistress's guest has arrived!" the young woman in white said, her smile like a blooming flower.
A shifty-eyed, middle-aged man with a handlebar mustache opened the gate. He glanced at the young woman, and then at the worried-looking, black-clad youth behind her.
