The intermediary building in Abaida is the closest to the Star Port, and the flow of people here is outrageously large.

Fortunately, the staff here are evidently professional.

After Baiyu waited a few minutes, a staff member in uniform came over, "Hello sir, what service do you need?"

"Renting a house, a place in the Golden Holy District."

Baiyu spoke in a flat tone.

The staff member took out a mechanical notebook, glanced at it and said, "We currently have 168 residences in the Golden Holy District. Could you please describe your requirements in detail? That way, we can make more precise recommendations."

Baiyu pondered for a moment.

As a distinguished Bounty Hunter, a Star Sea Adventurer, he certainly couldn’t live in a row house; it had to be a detached residence, which would be fitting for someone of his stature.

Besides, the task he was about to undertake was not an easy one.

So the abode must be a standalone one.

"A detached house, preferably with a large area and enough space to ensure personal privacy. As for its location, it should be close to the Blood Church; I’m a follower of the Scar God."

Baiyu made the sign of a blade on his chest, the emblem of the Scar God.

The staff member quickly filtered out rooms that met the requirements, "At present, we have five houses that match your criteria. If you allow us more time, you will have more options. Would you like to take a look first?"

Baiyu did not refuse.

He took the list and went through it item by item.

The prices marked were exorbitant, even the cost of renting for a year could buy a house in some of the less prosperous areas.

"I’ll take this one; no need to look further."

Baiyu pointed at a property with a moderate price.

"Very well, sir. Please wait a moment, we’ll complete the process for you immediately."

The staff member promptly took the form and said with a full smile.

The wait wasn’t long.

Half an hour later, Baiyu received a certificate and the keys to the property he had spent a significant sum to rent for a year.

He left the intermediary office, picked up his suitcase, and flagged down a taxi by the roadside.

"Driver, to the Golden Holy District."

Baiyu spoke in fluent Imperial Language.

The driver had a burly physique, his bare arms were covered with black hair, resembling a robust giant.

"From out of town?"

The driver chatted casually with Baiyu while driving.

"Yeah, just arrived in Abaida. I heard this city is a Miracle City, so I thought I would live here for a while."

Baiyu answered nonchalantly. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

"Haha, it truly is a Miracle City, though besides miracles, there’s more tragedy here."

The driver steered the wheel as he said, "In this city of Abaida, many live a life of indulgence, and many go to sleep today never to wake up tomorrow. It’s called the City of Chaos because chaos is its main theme. Many people don’t realize danger can come at any moment in this city."

Snap.

The driver turned the wheel, and the vehicle quickly moved from the bustling main road to a relatively narrower side street.

Baiyu smiled, "So dangerous? Doesn’t this city have the Church, the Imperial regular army, and various noble guards?"

The driver sneered, "Yes, but Abaida is too big, and the population is too large for them to manage.

As long as one doesn’t go too far, they won’t be noticed."

Screech...

The taxi made a sharp turn, brake screeched to a stop in the middle of a block.

He didn’t proceed but opened the car door and stepped out with a cold smile, "So, out-of-towner, you must be prepared mentally when coming to Abaida. Let me give you your first lesson today."

Front and rear of the taxi.

A dozen or so young men in simple vests, wielding metal rods, approached, glaring maliciously at Baiyu.

Baiyu hadn’t expected his first taxi ride in Abaida to end in such a situation.

Is this the city’s rustic charm?

Seeing Baiyu sitting still in the car, the driver pulled open the door and glared fiercely, "Get out, pay a little and we’ll let you go today, otherwise you’ll likely spend the next six months in the hospital."

Baiyu sighed and stepped out of the car.

However, the people around suddenly had twisted expressions, grabbed their weapons, and began attacking each other like mad.

The driver couldn’t understand what was happening.

Their companions continuously raised their weapons, attacked each other, and some even had deep gashes but showed no sign of stopping, growing more frantic instead.

Seeing this, the driver was instantly filled with immense terror.

"Can you take me to the Golden Holy District now? I’ve already paid the fare. It wouldn’t be right to dodge your duty, would it?"

Baiyu placed a hand on the driver’s shoulder, speaking slowly.

The driver’s legs shook; he turned slowly and nodded quickly, swallowing deeply, "Al... alright."

Buzz.

The taxi started again.

This time the driver was exceptionally silent, sweat pouring down in torrents until they reached the edge of the Golden Holy District. By then, he was soaked in sweat like a drowned man fished from a river.

"Thank you."

Baiyu picked up his suitcase, patted the driver’s shoulder, and strode into the district under the scrutiny of two patrollers.

The driver snapped back to reality.

He couldn’t remember anything that happened earlier, as if he had just woken from a deep dream.

However.

He felt an intense pain radiating from his bones and muscles.

Taking a glance at the two inspectors from the Golden Holy District beside him, he closed in on himself, hurriedly leaving despite the acute pain.

...

The previous block he passed.

The chaotic battle had long since ceased; seven or eight people lay on the ground, wailing continuously, their blood almost staining the entire block.

Under these wails.

A black streamlined sports car arrived swiftly, stopping at the scene of the brawl.

The car doors opened.

Three people in police uniforms looked at the chaos with mutual frowns.

"These are just Heat Fire Gang hooligans; I don’t know why they started fighting here."

Among the three.

The potbellied middle-aged officer explained to the other two, although he had reached the inspector level, his voice still carried a hint of fear and respect when speaking to the two younger individuals.

"They were affected by Extraordinary Power and had their minds altered."

After a moment of silence.

One of the two, a slender man in a coat, gave his judgment.

"Indeed, but it seems the person who acted didn’t intend to kill them; they could have been more covert, no need to be so bloody."

The woman officer beside him said puzzled.

...