"Looks like we're quite early. Let's all take our seats."
Zifeng Town glanced around, then turned toward Jun Wangchen and the others with a faint smile.
Jun Wangchen nodded from behind him and followed Zi Hanyan and Qian Rumo, surveying the surroundings as he slowly made his way toward the East District's seats.
"Look, that's Master Zi, the East District's underworld boss!"
"Master Zi was the first to arrive at the last Contest, too. He's always punctual."
"The man to Master Zi's left should be his top enforcer, Brother Eight. On his right should be his wife, Madam Zi, and his daughter, Miss Zi. Wow, there's another pretty young lady with them, too. Huh, who's that young man at the back?"
"He's probably competing in the Contest later, but he looks so frail. I doubt he'll amount to much."
The arrival of Zifeng Town and his companions immediately drew everyone's attention.
Awkwardly, those of lower standing did not dare approach to greet him. Only those whose status was worthy of his notice could step forward and exchange a few words.
After all, the East District had the most developed economy of the four districts, making its underworld boss, Zifeng Town, the most influential of them all.
The lesser bosses of the East District had already arrived and were sitting in the VIP seats behind the bosses' section. When they saw Zifeng Town and his companions arrive, they all stood to welcome him. "Master Zi!"
Zifeng Town nodded slightly, then sat in the bosses' section. Jun Wangchen and the others took the seats beside it one by one.
At the same time, the crowd stirred as several groups arrived in succession.
"Look, Wei Suo, the West District's underworld boss, is here. I hear his district's profits this year have nearly