After listening to the waiter’s words, Billy and his companions gained a rough understanding of Extreme City
Although Extreme City was not under official governance, it harbored thirty to forty sects, including a first-class sect and a quasi-first-class sect.
These two sects held absolute dominance in the east and west of the city, respectively. In addition to the sects, Extreme City also housed various other organizations such as trade unions, alchemy guilds, and weapon refining guilds.
Many people in Extreme City were fugitives from other empires, seeking refuge due to past transgressions.
While the authorities of those empires were aware of their presence in Extreme City, they generally refrained from making arrests.
As per long-standing custom, any imperial officials conducting business in Extreme City were required to seek approval from the two prominent sects. In normal circumstances, these sects would not permit imperial officials to conduct business in the city unless they were willing to offer substantial compensation.
It is worth noting that the imperial powers were not necessarily weaker than the first-class sects in Extreme City.
On the contrary, if an empire decided to deploy forces against the two sects, it would not be an overly difficult task.
However, it would come at a significant cost, akin to a Pyrrhic victory.
Moreover, in the Forbidden Ruins Space, the four major empires were engaged in a constant struggle for dominance. If any empire suffered significant casualties in the neutral zones, they would likely be annexed by the other empires.
“Thank you. You can go about your business now,” Billy said with a smile, dismissing the waiter.
Before long, the food was served, and everyone began to enjoy the meal.
“Waiter, prepare a private room for us, and bring out your finest food and wine!” Billy commanded.
Within half an hour, a loud, boorish voice resonated outside the restaurant. Billy and his companions turned to see a burly man leading a group of tough-looking individuals into the hall, exuding a fierce presence.
“Apologies, gentlemen. All our private rooms are fully booked for lunch today. If it suits you, would you care to dine in the hall?” a server quickly interjected upon seeing the newcomers.
“Are you looking for trouble? You dare ask us to dine in the hall?” a wiry man from the group pointed angrily at the server.
“You have three minutes to clear out a private room upstairs, or I’ll shut down this entire establishment!” the wiry man threatened.
“Please, gentlemen, there really is no available space upstairs…” the server trembled in response.
Before he could finish speaking, the wiry man kicked him and sent him flying.
“If you keep talking, I’ll have you fed to the dogs!” he bellowed.
“Please spare me, I’ll go right away…” The server hastily scrambled to his feet and headed upstairs.
“Hey, look over there, Master Kane!” At that moment, another man from the group pointed at Billy and his companions, his eyes glinting maliciously.
“Gorgeous!” The head, Kane Malone, looked at Harleen and her group, his eyes lighting up.
“Master Kane, should we take these noble ladies and gentlemen back with us for a bit of fun?” the wiry man chimed in.
“We didn’t come here in vain today!” Kane Malone licked his dry lips and led his men toward Billy’s group.
“Who are these people? They all seem like troublemakers!”
“Do you not know them? They are from Wild Tiger Gang. The one leading them is Master Kane of Wild Tiger Gang, Kane Malone!”
“Ah? They are from Wild Tiger Gang? No wonder! Now, those young masters and young ladies are in trouble!”
Onlookers murmured to each other.
“Ladies, allow me to introduce myself…” Soon after, Kane Malone approached Harleen and spoke.
“Get lost!” Frostblade spoke coldly from the side.
“Oh, this lady has a temper, I like it!” The wiry man grinned.
“If you don’t leave, you’re dead!” Azure said, his voice chilling.
“What did you say, kid? Say it one more time?” the wiry man glared angrily at Azure Fang.
Crack! Before he could finish his sentence, Azure Fang struck, sending the man flying, toppling two tables before crashing to the ground.
Seeing this, the diners swiftly rose from their seats and made for the door.
“You’re asking for death!” another man from the group roared, lifting his knife and slashing at Azure.
Having concealed their martial auras since entering the city, Billy and his companions caught the attackers off guard, so the other party was unaware of the formidable opponents they had provoked.
Crack! As the man’s blade descended, he was struck with sudden, intense pain in his chest, sent flying and collapsing on the ground, blood gushing from his mouth.
“Huh?” At this sight, Kane Malone furrowed his brow.
“You dare harm my men. You really don’t know your place. Do you know who I am?” “One minute, or face death!” Azure retorted in a low voice.
“You really don’t know your place!” Kane Malone snapped. “If you seek death, I’ll grant it to you!”
With those words, he drew a large blade and lunged at Azure, fully intent on taking his life.
“Boss, should I kill him?” Azure asked Billy, looking over.
“End him,” Billy replied, lifting his teacup to take a sip.
This kind of person, if left in this world, would only harm innocents.
Huff!
Before Billy’s words were finished, Ian Blade had already struck. His three-foot blade released a gleaming arc of blade energy.
At the same level as Ian Blade, Kane Malone naturally could not withstand this strike. Recognizing the formidable nature of the attack, his pupils contracted, and he quickly dodged to the side.
The blade energy flashed past his left arm, which promptly severed and fell to the ground, blood spurting.
“Ah…” Kane Malone cried out in agony.
However, before his cry could even fade, another arc of blade energy swiftly followed.
At this point, there was no way for Kane Malone to evade the strike. He could only watch as the blade energy rapidly expanded in his vision.
Without any suspense, after the blade energy passed, Kane Malone collapsed, completely still.
Witnessing this scene, the crowd at the doorway collectively drew a sharp breath, their expressions full of shock.
Kane Malone was killed in this way.
This was too formidable!