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He must ensure Luodan's safety and also ensure that the interests of the City Lord's Mansion are not harmed.

"Zhao Tian, ​​you did a great job." The city lord said in a deep voice, with a hint of appreciation in his tone, "But this matter is beyond your ability. Luo Dan's retreat has caused too much commotion, and someone has already started to target him. You must leave here, return to your post, and protect the safety of the city lord's mansion."

Zhao Tian's heart sank when he heard this. He knew that the city lord was right, but he also knew that once he left here, he would never have the chance to learn the basics of Luo Dan. He glanced at the closed door, and a hint of reluctance and determination flashed in his eyes.

"City Lord, I understand what you mean." Zhao Tian took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice calm. "But please allow me to guard for a little while longer. I think maybe I can do something for Lord Luodan."

"No need to be polite," the city lord waved his hand, signaling Zhao Tian not to be too polite. There was a hint of urgency and curiosity in his voice that was difficult to conceal. "I was practicing just now, but was suddenly disturbed by the vibration coming from this side. It was a wonderful feeling, as if it was a call from ancient times, which made me feel relaxed and happy, and also a little inexplicably throbbing."

As he spoke, the city lord's eyes became cold and deep, staring at Zhao Tian like a torch, as if he wanted to penetrate his soul and find the source of the vibration. "Where does this vibration come from? Do you know?" His voice was low and powerful, not hiding the curiosity and exploration in his eyes.

Zhao Tian felt the sharp gaze of the city lord, and his heart trembled, but then he calmed down. He knew that this matter was of great importance and he had to tell the truth. "City lord, to be honest, this shock came from Lord Luodan's room. I have been guarding here for many days and witnessed Lord Luodan's retreat and cultivation process with my own eyes. The spiritual energy and demonic energy he released intertwined to form an unprecedented powerful force, and it was this force that caused the shock."

Upon hearing this, the city lord's face suddenly changed, with a flash of shock and disbelief in his eyes. "Luo Dan? He... He actually has such a strong power?" The city lord's voice trembled slightly, and he was obviously shocked by the news. He knew that Luo Dan had an extraordinary background, but he never thought that he could be so powerful.

"Yes, City Lord." Zhao Tian nodded, his tone firm, "I saw it with my own eyes and heard it with my own ears. The aura was so powerful that it was unprecedented. I dare say that even you, the City Lord, may not be able to reach such a height."

The city lord was silent for a moment, as if he was digesting this shocking news. He knew that Zhao Tian would not lie, and he also understood the seriousness of the matter. If Luo Dan really had such a strong strength, then it would undoubtedly be a huge opportunity for the city lord's mansion, but it would also be a potential threat.

"Could it be that new master?" The city lord muttered to himself, with complex emotions flashing in his eyes. "Who exactly is he? How could he possess such amazing power?"

Zhao Tian looked at the city lord, his heart full of doubts and curiosity. He knew that Luo Dan's identity and strength were probably much more complicated than he had imagined. As the guard of the city lord's mansion, he had to be loyal to his duty and protect this secret. At the same time, he also looked forward to following Luo Dan and learning more.

"City Lord, what should we do?" Zhao Tian couldn't help but ask. He wanted to know the City Lord's attitude and plan towards this matter.

The city lord took a deep breath, his eyes became firm and resolute again. "Zhao Tian, ​​you did a good job. I will handle this matter personally. You continue to stay here and ensure the safety of Lord Luodan. At the same time, I will also strengthen the vigilance of the city lord's mansion to prevent any accidents from happening."

Zhao Tian nodded, secretly feeling lucky. He knew that with the city lord here, Lord Luodan's safety should be guaranteed. And he would continue to stay here, looking forward to following Luodan to a wider world.

His eyes were filled with shock, as if he had seen something incredible. His pupils trembled slightly, and his tone was filled with astonishment that could not be concealed: "What kind of skills is Luo Dan practicing? This... This is actually the long-lost "Demon Devouring Art" of our demon race! How is this possible?"

Zhao Tian stood aside, his eyes flickering, thinking secretly in his heart. He actually did not tell the whole truth, hiding half of the key information. He knew very well how precious and powerful the "Demon Devouring Art" was, and he also knew what kind of commotion and competition would be caused once the news spread. More importantly, he discovered that during Luo Dan's practice, the overflowing demonic energy could actually be absorbed, which was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him to improve.

"City Lord, what I said just now is true." Zhao Tian's tone was sincere, but there was a barely perceptible cunning in his eyes. "Lord Luodan's practice has indeed caused a shock. The aura is unprecedentedly powerful. But..." He paused deliberately to whet the city lord's appetite.

"But what?" the city lord asked anxiously. He was full of curiosity and expectation about Luodan's cultivation.

Zhao Tian took a deep breath and decided to tell part of the truth, but he still chose to conceal the key part: "However, I found that when Lord Luodan was practicing, some demonic energy would leak out. Although this demonic energy is not much, it is extremely pure. For demons like me, it is a great tonic. I... I tried to absorb some, and found that it helped my cultivation a lot."

Upon hearing this, the city lord's eyes flashed with surprise and greed. He knew very well the preciousness of demonic energy, and also understood what it meant to the demon cultivators. However, he did not immediately show his intention, but asked in a deep voice: "Why didn't you say so earlier? This is a big deal!" Zhao Tian's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface: "City lord, I... I am afraid of causing unnecessary trouble. After all, Lord Luodan's cultivation situation is too special. If it is known to outsiders, it may cause unnecessary trouble. Moreover, the overflowing demonic energy is not much, I thought it was just an accidental phenomenon, so..."

The city lord looked at Zhao Tian with deep eyes, as if he was weighing something. After a moment, he slowly said: "Zhao Tian, ​​you did the right thing. This matter is indeed not suitable to be made public. However, since you have discovered this secret, you must make good use of it. You continue to stay here and ensure the safety of Lord Luodan. At the same time, you must also try your best to absorb the overflowing demonic energy and improve your own cultivation."

Zhao Tian was delighted, knowing that his selfish desire had been tacitly approved by the city lord. He bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, city lord. I will definitely fulfill my duties and protect Lord Luodan, and at the same time work hard to improve my cultivation."

However, Zhao Tian secretly thought in his heart: Although the demonic energy that overflowed each time was not much, as long as he could accumulate a little, one day, he would become strong enough. By then, even the city lord might not be able to shake his position. He would keep this secret in his heart forever, and it would become a stepping stone on his road to power.

"This great man is really amazing. He hasn't revealed any flaws until now." Zhao Tian stood beside the city lord, staring at the room where Luo Dan was practicing in seclusion. His tone was full of awe and admiration. "In fact, the dragon race does have a way to change their bloodline through rough body modification. This is a secret within the dragon race. I didn't expect this man to know it! This is simply unbelievable."

Upon hearing this, the city lord frowned slightly, and a trace of deep thought flashed in his eyes: "It seems that this gentleman has a very high status in the family, otherwise he would not have been able to learn these profound secrets. The dragon clan has always respected bloodline. The fact that he can master this secret method of changing bloodline is enough to show that his status in the family is extraordinary."

The two people's expressions did not change, but their hearts were filled with turbulent waves. When they had met Luo Dan before, they had already noticed the extraordinary temperament revealed in his every move, that kind of nobility and majesty, as if it was born with him. At this moment, they were more convinced that Luo Dan was definitely not an ordinary person. Maybe he was the heir of the dragon clan and would lead the entire dragon clan in the future.

"City Lord, let's take good care of the Lord." Zhao Tian said in a low voice, his eyes flashing with expectation and desire, "Since the Lord has chosen to practice in seclusion here, it means that he trusts us. We can't live up to this trust. We must serve the Lord well and let him feel our sincerity and loyalty. Maybe, the Lord can take us with him and let us become real demons, and get rid of this embarrassing identity of half human and half demon!"

The city lord nodded, with the same expectation in his eyes: "You are right. Although we are demons, we are discriminated against because of our impure bloodline. If we can get your favor, maybe we really have a chance to change our fate and become real demons. At that time, we will no longer be the half-demons that are looked down upon, but can stand upright among the demons and stand shoulder to shoulder with those noble dragons."

The two smiled at each other, their eyes full of longing and expectation for the future. They knew that Luodan was the key to changing their fate and the ladder for them to reach a higher level. Therefore, they were more determined to take good care of Luodan, hoping to win his trust and favor through their own efforts.

Therefore, in the following days, Zhao Tian and the city lord took better care of Luo Dan. Not only did they ensure his safety, they also often sent him various precious cultivation resources and supplements. And Luo Dan did not disappoint their expectations. His cultivation was constantly improving, and the aura of the ancient dragon clan was becoming stronger and stronger. This made Zhao Tian and the city lord more convinced that their choice was correct, and Luo Dan was the key to changing their destiny.

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In fact, Luo Dan had already caught the conversation between Zhao Tian and the city lord outside through his keen perception in the secret room where he was practicing in seclusion. He frowned slightly, his heart full of doubts, turned his head to look at the sword energy floating beside him, flashing a faint light, and asked softly: "Why are these people so eager for spiritual magic energy, as if this magic energy is something vital, but I have never heard of it!"

The sword energy trembled slightly, as if thinking about how to better explain this problem. After a moment, it slowly spoke, and the voice echoed in Luo Dan's mind: "The demon race has gradually weakened and is no longer as glorious as it used to be. They are now facing various challenges and difficulties, and strength has become what they desire most. Demon energy, as the foundation of demon cultivation, has naturally become the object of their pursuit. It's just that they are now targeting you, because the aura emanating from you makes them mistakenly believe that you have a large amount of demon energy. But you don't have to worry too much, as long as you stay vigilant and don't easily expose your true colors, they won't dare to easily attack you."

Luo Dan nodded thoughtfully after hearing this, but then he revealed a new doubt: "However, these are not demonic energy at all, but the fusion of spiritual energy and sword intent that naturally arises when I practice. If these people use them by mistake, will there be any problems?"

Jian Qi chuckled, his voice was a bit comforting, "Don't worry about this. Although they mistakenly think it is demonic energy, in fact, the power generated by your practice contains pure sword intention and spiritual energy. For them, although it may not directly improve their cultivation, it will not cause any harm. What's more, it is not so easy for them to absorb this power. Your cultivation and realm are far above theirs. If they want to spy on your secrets, they have to get past you first."

After listening to Jian Qi's words, Luo Dan's doubts gradually dissipated, replaced by a firm belief. He knew that his cultivation path was still long and he would encounter more challenges and tests in the future. But as long as Jian Qi accompanied him and had this pure and powerful force as support, he would have the confidence to face all difficulties and move towards a higher realm.

So Luo Dan closed his eyes again and continued to immerse himself in the world of cultivation. Outside, Zhao Tian and the city lord were still discussing everything about Luo Dan. What they didn't know was that Luo Dan already knew everything about their conversation and was quietly accumulating strength to prepare for future challenges.

Luo Dan sat in the secret room, surrounded by a faint spiritual energy fluctuation. His eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about something important. Finally, he couldn't help but speak out his guess: "Sword Qi, I'm always a little worried. I can convert demonic energy into my own spiritual energy, which is naturally a good thing for me. But if these demons absorb my converted spiritual energy, won't they be in trouble? After all, it was originally the demonic energy that they regarded as a treasure."

Upon hearing this, the sword energy trembled slightly and emitted a crisp sword sound, as if to comfort Luo Dan: "Don't worry, Master. Your worries are unnecessary. These demons are not of pure demon blood, so their dependence on demon energy is not that strong. (End of this chapter)