Fish and dragons intermingled in Nightdemon City’s black market.

When the steward of the city lord’s manor, Piao Zheng, led a group of experts and surrounded Su Yi, the atmosphere became tense and stifled.

Many of the onlookers watched gleefully, while others looked at Su Yi and his companions with pity.

It was obvious at a glance that these three were newcomers!

However, when they noticed Cui Jingyan, they were more dazzled than ever before.

Her appearance was extraordinary. Even just standing there, the lamplight illuminated her matchlessly beautiful face, making her seem like an immortal beauty amidst mortal dust.

This drew numerous ill-intentioned gazes. Nightdemon City was a dangerous, debauched place, and it had never lacked for gutsy, brazen crooks.

Su Yi paid this no heed.

Instead, he looked at Piao Zheng thoughtfully. “So you’re saying the city lord ordered you to gather the Starmark Worms?”

Piao Zheng nodded. “So long as you’re willing to part with them, you’ll have established positive karma with the city lord’s manor. With the city lord’s protection, the city’s riffraff won’t dare touch you.”

As he spoke, he swept his...