At the center of the Victory and Defeat Building stood a blue stone platform covering nearly a third of an acre. The space above it was open, and closely spaced iron railings surrounded it.
Dense talismanic patterns were also inscribed around the platform's perimeter, winding around it like ropes, coil after coil.
This was a talisman formation. Once activated, it would ensure that blades, hidden weapons, and even the force of punches and saber energy inside could not hurt the customers outside.
On all four sides of the restaurant, five tiers of spectator seating surrounded the stone platform, furnished with several hundred wooden tables where guests could watch the fights.
The sixth floor held private rooms-twenty lavishly decorated rooms with superb views, reserved for only the most distinguished guests.
When Chu Xisheng descended the stairs to the first floor, he saw that the seats on every side of the platform were already full.
These people were hardly any better than the frenzied gamblers outside. They likewise pointed from afar, chattered incessantly, and even roared at the tops of their voices. The entire restaurant buzzed with noise.
Guided by the female guard, Chu Xisheng reached a room to the left of the platform.
This was his rest area, enclosed by walls on three sides, making it a relatively private space.
From here, however, he could see the opposite side, where Zhuang Hongfei sat upright in a grand armchair, his eyes half closed as he enjoyed massages from several beautiful women.
Some pounded his legs, while others kneaded his shoulders, helping Zhuang Hongfei relax his body.
Chu Xisheng felt a little envious. Why didn't I get this treatment?
He glanced at the two girls beside him and wisely kept his mouth shut.
Chu Yunyun looked across to the other side, then asked,