Chapter 458: Distinguished Guest

"We are just waiting for someone......"

Luo Jinyou frowned. Frankly, their clothes were either provided by the Dome or by Bai Mu Yun, and the tailoring and design were absolutely without a single flaw.

But the crowds coming and going were all dressed in neat suits, with ties properly knotted, and many even had a bright, gorgeous lady companion. In that contrast, their two mismatched casual outfits indeed looked a bit out of place.

Even the guy giving them trouble wore a cheap black suit, which seemed to be the standard attire for entering this place.

Yang Yixie and Luo Jinyou had only come here by following the coordinates Bai Mu Yun gave them. The interior was extravagantly gilded and resplendent, and they had no idea what kind of place it was.

"Waiting for people? Waiting for them to give you a reward?"

The man sneered, venting all the resentment from his recent loss of money inside onto the two Little Ghosts.

"What's the point of chatting with them? Just drive them out directly."

He said that directly to the server.

The server's expression darkened at the words; although he wasn't pleased with the man who had lost money and was shamelessly trying to stay inside, letting the two Little Ghosts linger at the door wasn't any better.

"Gentlemen, if you still don't leave, I'll have to resort to more forceful measures."

Luo Jinyou squinted, ready to take action.

He wasn't afraid of fighting these people, but he was a bit worried that his current strike might lack discernment.

What if, by accident, he ends up killing someone?

Just as the server was about to call another server over, a voice suddenly came from behind.

"They're with me."

Bai Mu Yun was slowly walking up from the steps below, but he wasn't dressed in a crisp suit like the others.

He wore a khaki long trench coat over a white shirt; although it wasn't a standard suit, it was still formal enough, and with a few accessories—simple yet somehow exuding a high‑end feel.

It was a level of sophistication that even Luo Jinyou and Ying Duo together for a lifetime might not achieve.

Bai Mu Yun casually tossed the black card Lu Mu had given him to the server, who quickly took it, and his complexion changed instantly after seeing the design.

He hurriedly bowed to Bai Mu Yun and apologized, his voice much more humble than before.

"I‑I'm very sorry, sir, I didn't know they were your guests—"

Bai Mu Yun didn't glance at him again; his gaze fell on Ying Duo and Luo Jinyou.

Being falsely accused as beggars left them with no one to blame, and the server even called them "Little Sir," which was as respectful as it got.

Their taste must have been chewed up by a dog, no wonder they can be roommates.

"Not going in?"

Bai Mu Yun simply asked.

Although he really disliked Ying Duo, he knew Ying Duo's current status was even higher than his.

Besides, the kid had just been released from confinement, possibly still stewing with resentment.

"Let's go."

Ying Duo waved, and the Ying Guang Lu screen and keyboard vanished simultaneously; he stood up directly, his strange, rigid posture leaving the server a bit stunned.

But judging by everyone's behavior, it was clear that the unassuming teen who had been sitting in the corner was the real leader.

He could only hope his recent actions hadn't angered them, but Ying Duo simply ignored him, marching straight inside, with Bai Mu Yun and Luo Jinyou following suit.

When they passed the man in the cheap suit, his face was frighteningly pale, yet the one person and two Aberrant Species paid him no mind and walked straight into the building.

"You all, come over here for a moment."

The server's voice rang from behind them, and he still called a few bodyguards over, still to drive people out, only with a different target.

"See this gentleman out; he offended our honored guest. Don't forget to give him an extra gift."

The man's struggling pleas faded away; thanks to the excellent soundproofing here, his voice never reached the ears of those already inside.

And not far away, a teen wearing a deer‑hunting cap witnessed everything.

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After entering, a dedicated server guided them as requested to a pre‑prepared meeting room; the room was small but thoughtfully arranged.

They would talk here with the defector.

The central spot was left for Ying Duo; Bai Mu Yun sat on the right side of the sofa, legs crossed, hands folded on his knees.

"Did you deliberately arrive late just now?"

Ying Duo had already seen Bai Mu Yun's arrival on the mini‑map; that person only came to intervene after seeing Luo Jinyou about to start a fight with them.

"Your teacher instructed you, saying it's to let you experience the benefits of power in the proper way."

Bai Mu Yun's expression remained unchanged, and he complied directly.

Power truly is a good thing; it earns others' respect—one moment a meddlesome fellow, the next he only dares to serve you timidly, fearing that a single word might displease you and earn him a death sentence.

Ying Duo does know how to use his power, but he completely abuses his authority.

"This is a Co‑Absorption territory; previously Lu Mu was in charge. Each floor has different entertainment venues, requiring a corresponding level identity card to enter."

While speaking, Bai Mu Yun handed another black card to Ying Duo.

"The one I had before was given by Lu Mu; this one is from your teacher, saying that after the negotiations are done, you can roam here freely, of course, as long as you don't blow the place up."

This place is considered the most famous gold‑selling den in Heavenly Dome City; countless nobles have poured huge sums here, solely for that card that represents status.

Ying Duo, of course, accepted it without hesitation.

【You have obtained: Midnight Raven Crossing Black Card x1】

"Midnight Raven Crossing, so that's the name of this place?"

That really is......

It's as if they're afraid to admit they don't know this shop, which was apparently founded single‑handed by Lu Mu.

Before they could chat idly for long, the door was knocked, and a respectful server's voice came from outside.

"Sir, the guests have arrived."

Bai Mu Yun first glanced at the unmoved Ying Duo, then said, "Come in," and the door was pushed open.

The attendant opened the door, and a woman stood in the doorway.

As soon as she entered, her gaze swept over everyone inside, lingering especially long on Ying Duo's face.

Her expression suddenly turned fiery, she looked excitedly at the few people inside, and quickly walked in.

"This is truly beyond my expectation!"