Xiao Fan introduced to Ye Chen: "Brother Ye Chen, these are bounty hunters, all my friends. This one is called Divine Eye, this one is Heng Demon, this one is Shuang Feng, and this one is Black Peng!"

The one staring at Ye Chen is called Black Peng.

Ye Chen nodded and greeted them warmly.

After the introductions, Xiao Fan said, "Brother Ye Chen, a new mysterious space has appeared, do you know about it?"

Hearing Xiao Fan say this, Ye Chen understood that the mysterious space Xiao Fan mentioned should be the same place Tian Luo had talked about.

It seems that Tian Luo didn't deceive me, it was all true.

Ye Chen nodded.

"Haha!" Xiao Fan laughed, "I knew it, Brother Ye Chen must have come here for that matter too. That mysterious space is located at the core of the Second Region, in Upper City. A vortex has appeared in the sky above Upper City, which seems to lead to another place, but no one has entered yet. There are thirteen passages, and it seems only thirteen people can enter."

"So few? It shouldn't be that easy to get in, and even if we did, the Law Enforcement Alliance wouldn't agree, right?"

Xiao Fan nodded in agreement and sighed, "Brother Ye Chen is right, it's indeed not easy to enter. The Law Enforcement Alliance has arranged for some Breakthroughs to go in, and they've set up a competition. All the Breakthroughs from different regions are gathered here to compete, and only the top thirteen can enter."

What Xiao Fan said was the same as what Tian Luo had mentioned.

"Since that's the case, how are you planning to get in? It's not like you can just sneak in, can you?"

"Indeed, we weren't planning to go in at first, but Black Peng found us and told us he had a way."

Ye Chen frowned slightly, glanced at Black Peng, and asked Xiao Fan, "What way?"

Xiao Fan smiled and said, "We were just about to hear from Brother Black Peng on that. Now that you're here, Brother Black Peng, why don't you tell us, what's going on, how do we get in?"

Everyone turned their gaze to Black Peng, who gave Ye Chen a meaningful look, with an indescribable feeling in his eyes.

Black Peng started, "Actually, I've acquired a treasure called the Space Divine Stone, which can break through spaces and open a passage."

Hearing this, Ye Chen understood Black Peng's intention.

This Black Peng plans to open a passage at the location of that mysterious space to take these people inside.

"Once the passage is opened, six people can go in together. We were originally planning to find one more person, and as it turns out, Brother Ye Chen, you've just arrived. Brother Ye Chen, would you like to join us? There must be good things inside!"

Xiao Fan smiled and asked Ye Chen.

Ye Chen smiled and said, "It's not up to me to decide. Does the owner of the item agree?"

Black Peng quickly responded, "I don't mind. I originally wanted to find a few reliable people to go in with me. Regardless of strength, at least their character should be good. Otherwise, it's not worth being killed over a treasure by our own people. Xiao Fan's character is famously good, and being his friend, I naturally trust you too!"

After Black Peng finished speaking, he looked at Ye Chen, waiting for his response. There was even a hint of anticipation in his gaze.

Ye Chen noticed something off about Black Peng, but couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was.

Ye Chen decided to agree and see what Black Peng was truly up to.

"Alright, then I must thank Brother Black Peng."

Black Peng secretly breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "It's no problem. Brother Ye Chen's strength is also extraordinary. If there's any danger, we might have to rely on Brother Ye Chen."

Ye Chen squinted his eyes at Black Peng, feeling as though Black Peng seemed to understand him very well.

Black Peng felt a little uncomfortable being stared at by Ye Chen and lowered his head.

Xiao Fan said, "That mysterious space hasn't opened yet, the vortex is still spinning. The day the vortex stops spinning will be when the space opens. We'll go together then!"

"Alright, let's keep in touch. I have some matters to attend to, so I'll head back first," Black Peng said with a cupped fist salute.

"Alright, keep in touch!"

After saying this, Black Peng quickly left the place.

In the pet nest, the Dark Princess spoke to Ye Chen, "Ye Chen, do you want to follow him and see?"

Ye Chen smiled and said, "No need, it's alright."

Xiao Fan and the others sat together, and when mealtime came, they ate and chatted together.

Two hours later, in the First Region.

A mysterious place.

Unexpectedly, Black Peng appeared here.

Black Peng knelt on one knee and respectfully said to a woman, "Lord Kong Xi, today Ye Chen suddenly appeared."

This woman was Kong Xi herself. Lying on a rocking chair, upon hearing Black Peng's words, she suddenly sat up straight.

A gleam flashed in her eyes, and with a smile on her lips, she said, "Good, very good, how smooth this is. I initially planned on using Xiao Fan to lure out Ye Chen, but unexpectedly Ye Chen himself appeared."

"Lord Kong Xi? Then should we bring Ye Chen this time?"

"Of course, we will bring him. This plan was originally targeted at him, how could we not bring him? You've done well."

Black Peng was delighted, "Thank you, Lord Kong Xi, for your praise. It's what I should do."

"Hmm, you may leave. In front of those people, act naturally as if you know nothing, and your rewards won't be lacking!"

"Yes, thank you, Lord Kong Xi!"

Black Peng bowed and took his leave.

After Black Peng left, Kong Xi lay back again, a smile appearing on her flawless face, making her exceptionally enchanting.

"Ye Chen, you wouldn't have expected this. We'll meet again soon. My strength has now recovered by seventy percent. Let's see how you escape my grasp. Your abilities must be very special. Hopefully, you can bring me more surprises then."

Kong Xi lay on the chair, smiling as she spoke.

Black Peng stepped outside the chamber, wearing a black cloak, standing outside.

The place where Black Peng was located, was precisely the core area of the Law Enforcement Alliance Headquarters in the First Region.

Back with Ye Chen's side, he was still drinking and chatting with Xiao Fan and the others.

"Brother Xiao Fan, how did you meet that Black Peng?" Ye Chen finally voiced his question.

Xiao Fan took a sip of wine, burped, and said, "I'm not very familiar with Black Peng. It was through Old Ghost that we met. Old Ghost said someone knew of a good place and asked him to help find a few people. Then Old Ghost found me, and that's how we met. These people were all introduced by Old Ghost. After meeting, Black Peng didn't seem too satisfied.

Black Peng asked if I knew any special people, like those from the Chosen Alliance, unique individuals. I initially planned to recommend you. I was just about to tell Black Peng, and if he agreed, I would contact you. Who would have thought you'd show up on your own? I don't know if it's your luck or just too much of a coincidence!"

Xiao Fan laughed heartily.

After listening, Ye Chen understood, though the doubt in his heart only deepened.