The sun was already high, just outside Gusu City.
The vast city exuded a majestic aura, its borders stretching beyond what the eye could see.
The walls all around, crafted from black iron, were embedded with Star Pattern Crystal Stones and inscribed with Talismanic Secret Codes, making them impenetrable.
Within the city were three governmental institutions: the City Lord Mansion, the Night Watchmen's Station, and the Prefecture Yamen.
The City Lord Mansion was in charge of the city's defense and controlled the city guard.
The Night Watchmen, directly subordinate to the imperial dynasty, were responsible for maintaining order, expunging demons, and secretly monitoring officials.
The Prefecture Yamen handled commoners' affairs and managed mundane matters within the city, having the lowest martial capability among the three.
It is worth mentioning that commoners and cultivators coexisted within the city, with very few cases of oppression.
