The estate in the south of Duskwater City was owned by a local cultivation family. Its head was a golden core realm cultivator, which made him reasonably influential in his district.

Before a giant like House Ge, however, his cultivation and connections were meaningless. In fact, he’d willingly given up his own home and time to serve the number one house in Dusk Province. 

A chance to do that didn’t come by often, after all.

When Lu Yun, Qing Han, and Mo Yi led a sizable force of people to the residence in question, they were intercepted by a clearly prepared group.

“Who comes? Identify yourselves!” A man in green strode out from the front door, blocking Lu Yun’s way. He cast a look of proud scorn at the approaching crowd.

“Do you not recognize the face of your own city lord, Ba Chuyi?”...