Brutal.
Deplorable.
Yet the guests present had bloodshot eyes, their attention completely focused on the battle within the giant cage below. The couple closest, both dressed meticulously, did catch a glimpse of the scene, but after a quick glance, they diverted their gaze.
The husband, suppressing his voice, cautioned his wife.
"Those people are clearly from the Triad Society, Wan Foni. In Underground City, one must never offend the staff of Gambling City. Although they appear polite, they won't treat the guests with utmost respect and reverence as gods," he whispered.
"Why? Isn't this place just like any other gang's territory?"
"That's right, but they're the top local gang and the rulers of the entire Underground City."
Their voices were too faint, soon drowned out by the cheers and excitement of the other guests.
In the dim twilight, Xu Si saw a staff member take the man's ID badge. A slight chill ran down her arm. In her eyes, there was no pity, only faint sympathy.
