"This place really is a mess," Zhou Fan remarked.
People attacked without warning, and killing someone in the street was nothing unusual here.
Besides that, street robberies, murders for loot, and the abduction of men, women, and children were all common occurrences.
The people here had long since grown used to it.
Because the law of survival in Ashen City was simple: the strong preyed on the weak.
As long as you were strong enough, you could do whatever you wanted.
If you weren't, others could do whatever they wanted to you.
"I actually think this place is pretty great." Duan Fei looked excited.
This place suited him perfectly!
Even the air was so fresh it was intoxicating.
"Let's go. We'll meet up with the intelligence agents first."
Xinghai University had planted intelligence agents in Ashen City.
The Esper Bureau had also sent people here, and the two sides had agreed to meet at a designated location.
The group was just about to find their contacts.
Just then, several vicious-looking men approached, wearing malicious grins.
"Well, well, you lot are new here, aren't you?"
"Do you know the rules of Ashen City?" Their leader was a bald man in his thirties, with several clearly visible scars across his bare scalp.
The people around them looked ready to enjoy the show.
"Baldy Three is picking on newcomers again."
"Nothing unusual about that. He loves bullying newcomers. It's practically become his favorite twisted pastime."
"What a shame. These young people look so soft and tender, especially that pale fatty. I was thinking of inviting him over to play later."
"Come on, come on, place your bets! How long do you think they'll last against Baldy Three?"
"I bet they'll be on their knees within three rounds."
"You're thinking too small. Broaden your