The scene shifted the moment Yuan and his wives passed through the illusion wall. The streets on the other side bustled with people; many small stalls had opened, displaying all manner of goods.
There were treasures, monster materials, and valuable gemstones used to craft magical items. Ancient antiques, some thousands of years old, lined other stalls.
People bought and sold illegal goods and drugs openly, and no one bothered to hide it. Numerous apothecaries sold medicines—both legitimate and illicit.
The market teemed with criminals, much like the Lawless City—a place where outlaws roamed freely and acted as they pleased.
"To think Emperor Raghar would back something like this… he's funding it in secret, and ordinary citizens don't even know it exists," Mireya muttered, her tone heavy as she scanned the market with visible disdain.
"I feel like destroying the whole place—it's disgusting," Sylvia added.
