The Chaotic District

The houses on the river side were obviously quite old, and not many people noticed Lu Bai, who had just climbed out of the river.

That's good news.

Lu Bai gently tugged at his trouser leg, and a large amount of river water gushed out.

But...

That's enough.

He abandoned his plan to dry his clothes first and, looking like a homeless man, turned into the alleyway.

Among the well-connected streets and alleys, there are quite a few quiet shops.

Passing by a Clothing Store that specializes in personalized customization, Lu Bai immediately turned inside.

The shop owner was lying on a bench reading a newspaper when he heard some strange dripping sound and was about to look up.

However, Lu Bai's movements were much faster than the shopkeeper's.

He strode up behind the shop owner and delivered a chop to the back of the head.

The unfortunate shop owner didn't even utter a groan before collapsing unconscious on the floor.

"It still has a flat head."

Lu Bai silently complained for a moment, then turned around and began to pick out clothes that fit him.

Lu Bai cradled the shop owner's head and shook him awake.

Seeing the other person groggily open their eyes, he gave them his usual kind smile.

"Hello."

"!"

The shop owner was so startled that he instinctively leaned back, almost hitting his head on the floor again, but luckily Lu Bai pulled him back in time.

"You, no, boss, I'm just running a small business."

"Okay, okay, don't be nervous."

Lu Bai patted the shop owner's head and said softly, "I just want to ask you a few questions."

The shop owner swallowed hard, trembling, and dared not speak.

Seeing the other party's reaction, Lu Bai sighed inwardly and then said...

"Never mind, where should I go if I want to gather information?"

"Uh, Chikan Bay... everyone says there are a lot of intelligence brokers in that area."

Although he was initially knocked unconscious by Lu Bai, this gentle attitude did calm the shop owner's panic somewhat.

"Good."

Lu Bai nodded approvingly, stood up, and added, "You'd better pretend you've never seen me. If I find out you've told anyone what happened today, I'll find you and kill your whole family."

The shop owner shuddered. Seeing Lu Bai turn to leave, he whispered a warning for some unknown reason, "If you're going to Chikan Bay, be careful. I heard it's a chaotic area, and the police don't care."

Upon hearing this reminder, Lu Bai waved his hand without turning his head.

Thanks.

Step out of the alley.

You can see bustling crowds and a constant stream of vehicles on the streets.

There are also many tall buildings, but they are all very close together.

Signs of various sizes hang at the base of the high-rise building, creating a dazzling array of sights.

But there are only a few high-rise buildings like these. Most of the buildings are old and new, tall and short, tenement buildings that are intertwined with the streets, as if telling the story of bygone days.

Lu Bai's new clothes didn't seem out of place with his surroundings.

He put the Prison Guard uniform and prison clothes he had changed out of into a black plastic bag he was carrying.

If nothing unexpected happens, once the prison realizes what's going on, they'll definitely be searching for him everywhere.

Such highly suggestive clues should be handled carefully.

After observing for a while at the alley entrance, Lu Bai walked away.

This Deathmatch Showdown is unlikely to end anytime soon; we need to find a place to settle down first.

After all, he's currently wanted by the police, so staying in a hotel is out of the question.

It's best to go to some remote, or even chaotic, neighborhoods.

Yes, that's right.

Take, for example, Chikan Bay, which the Clothing Store owner mentioned.

This place is easy to find.

Following the road signs, Lu Bai easily found the neighborhood called Chikan Bay.

On his way here, he did not encounter any Deathmatchers with titles above their heads.

However, after walking around for a while, I basically got a general impression of the city.

If we're looking for a similar comparison, it's somewhat similar to Hong Kong Island in the 1970s and 80s.

But the Chikan Bay in front of us... is somewhat counterintuitive.

This so-called chaotic neighborhood, which even the police don't seem to care about, is not a remote place at all; on the contrary, it is located in the center of the city.

However, instead of towering skyscrapers, there are rows of old tenement buildings.

The exposed electrical wires on the outside of the wall looked like tangled balls of yarn.

The alleyways are crisscrossed, like a maze, making it difficult to find a way out.

However, it cannot be entirely regarded as a slum.

Because of the various illicit industries, they don't even need to be staged here; they're just out in the open.

Illegal businesses like casinos and red-light districts even made neon signs and hung them at their entrances.

The government, the police, and the law seem unable to reach the boundaries here.

The entire neighborhood can be summed up in one word—chaos!

Without a doubt, this neighborhood called Chikan Bay is quite dangerous.

You should know that Lu Bai has just been released from prison, and he is certain that there are a large number of superhumanly powerful individuals in the government departments of this world.

The fact that a neighborhood like Chikan Bay, which is clearly illegal and located in the heart of the city, has been preserved is remarkable.

There is only one possibility: that there exists a force within it powerful enough to rival the government's violent apparatus, or at the very least, a force that would require the government to pay a heavy price to eliminate.

Before we figure things out, it's best to keep a low profile for now.

"Hey? You look unfamiliar, friend. Are you new here?"

A young man with dyed green hair and a roguish air squatted by the roadside and waved to Lu Bai: "Come over here, let's have a chat."

"Yes, this is my first time here."

Lu Bai nodded and obediently walked up to the Green-haired Youth.

The Green-haired Youth cursed and pressed his hand down.

"Lower your head, lower your head, damn it! Do you expect me to look up at you when I talk to you?"

This can't really be said that the Green-haired Youth was too arrogant; it's just that Lu Bai's temperament under normal circumstances always gives people the illusion of being harmless.

And the more they do this, the more likely they are to be targeted by petty thugs who try to take advantage of them.

Lu Bai obediently squatted down, keeping the same height as the Green-haired Youth.

"May I have your name?"

"Lu Bai."

"Little White, right? Don't say your Brother Ma doesn't care about you; someone like you wouldn't even survive two days in Chikan Bay."

Is that so?

"Do you think I'm bluffing you? Chikan Bay isn't a place for a well-behaved student like you."

"Then what should we do?"

The Green-haired Youth gave a thumbs-up and poked himself. "How about this, you're allowed to follow me. If anything happens, just mention your name, Little Ma."

Lu Bai unconsciously revealed a kind smile, "That's great."

"However, my reputation isn't just for show."

The Green-haired Youth spread out his right hand and rubbed his index finger and thumb together a few times.

Lu Bai didn't react much, which slightly annoyed the Green-haired Youth.

He said in a deep, threatening voice, "Little Bai, do you think protection money will just fly into my hands?"