Gods: Start with Goblins

So Luo Dan closed his eyes again and continued to immerse himself in the world of cultivation. Zhao Tian stood quietly beside him, feeling the faint spiritual energy emanating from Luo Dan, his heart filled with expectations and longings for the future.

In that city-state shrouded in ancient magic, the City Lord's Mansion stood quietly in the center of the city like a towering fortress. The night was falling, the stars were twinkling, and the breeze blew, bringing a hint of coolness, but also mixed with subtle magical fluctuations. Zhao Tian, ​​a young man in a gray short shirt, was standing at the door, his eyes fixed on the closed door, his heart beating fast like a drumbeat.

"You stay here with the master, and inform us immediately if there is any disturbance." Zhao Tian whispered to a guard beside him, with an unquestionable firmness in his voice. There was an indescribable light in his eyes, which was a mixture of anticipation and nervousness for the upcoming mission. "The City Lord's Mansion will not allow outsiders to enter during this period. I will find more magic energy for the master to use!"

The guard nodded solemnly upon hearing this, as if he understood the importance of this mission. Zhao Tian secretly breathed a sigh of relief, not expecting that his carefully planned lie could actually deceive everyone. He couldn't help but curl up an imperceptible smile at the corner of his mouth, and was ecstatic in his heart, as if he had already seen the reward and promotion of his status for this contribution.

Next, Zhao Tian only needed to stay in the guard room and wait for the mysterious master to practice. Whenever the master practiced, there would always be some scattered spiritual energy overflowing. Although it was weak, it was a rare and precious resource for low-level magicians like Zhao Tian. He could feel that every time he absorbed this spiritual energy, his strength was quietly growing. It was a subtle but real progress.

Time seemed to stand still. Only the occasional hum of the magic circle and the hustle and bustle of the city in the distance made people aware of the passage of time. Zhao Tian closed his eyes and tried to adjust his mind to the best state so as to capture any abnormality at the first time.

Suddenly, an extremely cold voice without any emotion broke the silence: "Zhao Tian, ​​come in!" This was Luo Dan, the personal bodyguard of that lord. His voice was like the cold wind in winter, making people shudder.

Zhao Tian's heart suddenly jumped, as if something was grabbing him tightly. He suddenly opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with uncontrollable excitement. Without any hesitation, he stood up and almost rushed to the door, his steps as brisk as leaves in the wind.

"My Lord, I, Zhao Tianding, will go through fire and water without hesitation!" He said silently in his heart, his face full of excitement and anticipation. However, his impatient look seemed a little funny in the eyes of Luo Dan, who had just opened the door, and even a little... cute?
Luo Dan frowned slightly. The Zhao Tian in front of him was very different from his usual calm image. This contrast made Luo Dan's mouth curl up, revealing a barely perceptible smile. He thought to himself: "They are quite... interesting."

Zhao Tian stepped over the threshold and entered the room. A strong magical aura hit him in the face, causing him to take a deep breath involuntarily, as if he wanted to absorb all the power into his body. He looked up at the adult sitting in the middle of the room, only to see that the adult closed his eyes and concentrated, with a faint magical aura surrounding his body, which was a sign of extreme cultivation.

"Sir, I'm here." Zhao Tian saluted respectfully, with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice. He knew that every moment from now could be a turning point in his destiny.

The master still kept his eyes closed and remained silent, as if he had not noticed Zhao Tian's arrival, or was deliberately testing his patience and loyalty. The atmosphere in the room became extremely tense, and Zhao Tian's heartbeat accelerated again. He knew that the real challenge had just begun...

In the city lord's mansion shrouded in magic and mystery, the night was as dark as ink, and the moonlight shone through the sparse clouds, sprinkling on the bluestone paved ground, creating a faint silver glow. Luo Dan, the mysterious lord in the city lord's mansion, was sitting in his room decorated with ancient runes, surrounded by a faint magical fluctuation, and his eyes were deep, as if he could see into the abyss of people's hearts.

"I need more magic energy, go get me some more." Luo Dan's voice was deep and powerful, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, with unquestionable majesty. He cast his eyes on Zhao Tian who was standing not far away, and his eyes were like a sharp blade, which made Zhao Tian shudder.

Zhao Tian, ​​a young man known for his cleverness and loyalty, was at a loss at the moment. He stared at Luo Dan with eyes wide open in disbelief, as if he had heard something incredible.

"By the way, you can tell the city lord to set up a formation in my room so that all the spiritual energy can be absorbed directly into me, so that I don't have to go back and forth!" Luo Dan continued, his tone revealing a hint of impatience, as if he was dissatisfied with Zhao Tian's slowness.

Zhao Tian's heart trembled when he heard this. He was not unfamiliar with the formation that Luo Dan mentioned. It was a mysterious formation that could gather and transform spiritual energy. It was said to be extremely powerful, but it was also full of unknowns and dangers. Ordinary magicians like them usually didn't even dare to get close to it, for fear of being hurt by the violent spiritual energy.

"Sir, are you really going to set up some formations?" Zhao Tian asked cautiously, his voice trembling slightly, obviously worried about this decision, "I always feel that this formation is not simple, and there are many dangers in it. Otherwise, Sir, please think about it carefully!"

He instinctively wanted to persuade Luo Dan to give up this dangerous idea, but he regretted it as soon as he said it, because Luo Dan's eyes suddenly became extremely sharp, as if they could penetrate a person's soul, making him feel an unprecedented pressure.

"Hmm?" Luo Dan snorted softly. Although the sound was not loud, it exploded in Zhao Tian's ears like thunder. He narrowed his eyes slightly, revealing a hint of displeasure, "Are you questioning my decision?"

Zhao Tian was so frightened that he trembled all over and lowered his head quickly, not daring to look Luo Dan in the eye. "No... I dare not, sir, I'm just worried..." He stammered, his voice so low that it was almost inaudible.

"What are you worried about?" Luo Dan interrupted him coldly, "I know how to do things, and I don't need you to teach me. You just need to follow my instructions, and don't worry about the rest."

Zhao Tian sighed helplessly. He knew that it was useless to persuade him. No one could change Lord Luodan's decision. He could only nod silently and turn around to leave.

"Remember, this matter must be completed as soon as possible." Luo Dan's voice sounded behind him, as cold as ice, "I don't want any delay."

Zhao Tian quickened his pace and almost ran out of Luo Dan's room. He thought to himself: "What kind of changes will this formation bring? Is it a blessing or a curse? Who can predict it?" However, no matter what the result is, he must execute it, because it is Lord Luo Dan's order and his irresistible fate. In the deep and mysterious corridor of the City Lord's Mansion, the night is as dark as ink, and only a few dim magic lamps emit a faint light, illuminating the way forward. Zhao Tian, ​​a young man who is usually known for his wit and loyalty, seems a little uneasy at this moment. He just walked out of Lord Luo Dan's room, and Luo Dan's cold and firm words are still echoing in his heart.

"Don't worry, I will be attacked by the formation. My strength is known to everyone. Just bring me more magic energy. You don't need to worry about anything else!" Luo Dan's voice was deep and powerful. Every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, with an unquestionable majesty. Zhao Tian stood in front of Luo Dan, sweating profusely, and was so nervous that he almost suffocated. He didn't dare to look directly into Luo Dan's eyes, so he could only lower his head and listen silently.

Luo Dan's words made him feel an unprecedented pressure. He knew that no one could change Lord Luo Dan's decision. Moreover, the formation Lord Luo Dan was talking about was a legendary high-level magic formation. It was said that it could gather and transform a huge amount of spiritual energy, but it was also full of unknowns and dangers. Zhao Tian thought to himself: "Can Lord Luo Dan really control this formation? What if..."

However, he didn't dare to think any further, because Luo Dan had interrupted his thoughts: "What are you still doing here? Go quickly!"

Zhao Tian looked up suddenly and saw Luo Dan's cold eyes. His heart trembled and he nodded quickly: "Yes, sir, I'll go right away!" After that, he turned around and left quickly, as if he was afraid that he would be frozen by that cold gaze if he stayed for another second.

After a long time, Zhao Tian finally came back panting, holding a large magic bag in his hand, which was filled with the magic energy that Luo Dan needed. He walked into Luo Dan's room, put the magic bag on the table, and said carefully: "My lord, the magic energy has been taken, and the quantity should be enough."

Luodan took a look at the bulging magic bag and a satisfied smile appeared on his face: "Very good, you did a good job." For Zhao Tian, ​​these words were like the warm sun in winter, and instantly made him feel an unprecedented sense of relief.

"Okay, you can leave now. If there is nothing else, I won't call you again!" After Luo Dan finished speaking, he waved his hand, indicating that Zhao Tian could leave.

Zhao Tian heaved a sigh of relief. He bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, sir. I'll leave first. Please call me if you need anything!" After saying that, he looked at Luo Dan reluctantly and turned around to leave.

Luo Dan did not speak, but simply withdrew his gaze and continued to focus on the magic book in front of him. However, just as Zhao Tian was about to leave the room, Luo Dan suddenly spoke: "Zhao Tian."

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Zhao Tian's heart tightened, and he quickly stopped and turned to look at Luo Dan: "Sir, do you have any other instructions?"

Luo Dan was silent for a while, as if he was thinking about something. Then, he slowly said, "You... just call me Luo Dan from now on, don't be so formal. Although we are just a formal couple, there is no need to be so unfamiliar, right?" After saying that, he showed a playful smile.

Zhao Tian was stunned for a moment, then realized that Luo Dan was joking with him. He couldn't help laughing: "Okay, Luo Dan, then don't call me Zhao Tian so formally in the future, just call me Xiao Tian."

Luo Dan nodded: "Okay, Xiao Tian, ​​you go, I'm going to continue studying my magic." After that, he lowered his head again and immersed himself in the world of magic. Zhao Tian, ​​with a sense of relief and joy, left Luo Dan's room. He knew that no matter what challenges and difficulties he would face in the future, as long as Luo Dan was there, he would have the courage and motivation to move forward.

In the bustling and noisy magic market, outside a shop that looks ordinary but exudes an extraordinary atmosphere, the crowd is bustling, but they all keep a certain distance. Their eyes are all focused on a figure in the shop - Lordan, the legendary powerful magician.

The people around stared at Luo Dan with wanton eyes, their eyes were filled with awe and curiosity, as if Luo Dan was a miracle from another world, making people want to take a few more glances. They looked at each other, communicating their shock and confusion with their eyes, as if at this moment, language had become redundant.

"Look, that's Lord Luodan!" A young man said to his companion in a low voice, his eyes flashing with excitement, "I heard that he has made another breakthrough recently, and his strength is even more unfathomable!"

"The Master is so powerful," another person said, his voice trembling. "I never thought the Master would be so powerful. It's beyond my imagination. If the Master is really so powerful, I think we have to re-evaluate our position. Maybe our previous plans were too conservative!"

"What do you know?" A seemingly elderly magician snorted disdainfully, his eyes revealing his infinite admiration for Luo Dan. "Your Excellency's strength is of course the most powerful, there is no doubt about that. If your Excellency's strength was not that powerful, how could you attract so much demonic energy and shake the entire market?"

His words resonated with the people around him, who nodded in agreement. Although they only dared to watch from a distance outside the store, their admiration and awe for Luo Dan surged like a tidal wave.

"Yes, your strength is indeed beyond our reach," a young female magician said softly, with admiration shining in her eyes. "I once had the honor of seeing you perform magic, and it was like a god descending from heaven. It was astonishing."

"Yes, the Lord is not only powerful, but also humble," another person added, (End of this chapter)