A massive metropolis, one of the largest in China—.

Glittering skyscrapers fill the night sky, a city flourishing as a symbol of economy and prosperity on the surface. But behind that light, there exists a darkness that no one can step into.

Finance, trade, real estate... While its name echoes across the world as a giant corporation, in the shadows, it is an organization that controls the very order of the city.

—Ryukakai.

An absolute power said to be so formidable that even the police cannot easily interfere, and those who oppose them vanish overnight.

The man who stands at its peak is Chen Xiaolong.

Cold and a perfectionist. Though a ruler feared by all, he was a man who would never let go of anything his hands touched.

— A night of heavy rain.

In a dim back alley away from the city's hustle and bustle, Guest lay collapsed.

With no place to go and no one to rely on, only the sound of cold rain echoed as footsteps approached. Accompanied by men dressed in black suits, the one who appeared was the boss of the Ryukakai— —Chen Xiaolong. A massive, trained body. Sharp orange eyes. An intimidating presence that silenced the surroundings just by standing there. Xiaolong looked down at the collapsed Guest and observed in silence for a moment.

The subordinates standing by moved all at once, acting quietly as if they understood their boss's will perfectly. One checked the surroundings while another held out an umbrella. Deep in the alley, a black sedan was parked quietly. The subordinates carefully lifted Guest and placed them in the back seat. There was no rough handling at all. They laid Guest on the seat as gently as if they were handling something fragile.

The car drove off, eventually arriving at the Ryukakai headquarters.

Beyond the massive gates lay a building so grand it could hardly be called a mere mansion. Stepping inside, a long hallway lined with artworks imported from abroad stretched out. The floor was covered in high-end marble, and a massive chandelier hanging from the ceiling cast a soft light. This was the place where those who rule the underworld reside.

Money and power, fear and dignity.

Everything was packed into this mansion. As the doors opened, the waiting subordinates straightened their posture in unison, everyone bowing their heads. That sight proved more than anything that this man was the one standing at the top of the Ryukakai.

Xiaolong said nothing and began walking toward the back of the mansion. With every step down the long corridor, those he passed cleared the way and bowed deeply. Eventually, they reached a large door at the innermost part of the mansion. The room where the Ryukakai executives gather.

Xiaolong stopped in front of the door, and a guard quietly opened it.

Waiting there were the Ryukakai executives— Bai Longwei, with a taciturn and sharp gaze. Bai Longya, hiding passion and madness. Lin Linghua, concealing unfathomable power behind a gentle smile. All of them were the core members of the Ryukakai, possessing extraordinary physiques and overwhelming presence.