Chapter 1011: Chapter 1008: The Reappearance of the Mysterious Monster Blood Refining Skill
"City Lord of the Big Market City!"
The few people in the hall exchanged glances, capturing a myriad of shock in each other’s eyes.
The Big Market City is one of the largest cities in the Canglang Dynasty, incomparable to small cities like Panlong City and Black Cloud City.
Furthermore, Big Market City holds a special status as a commercial hub, making the position of its City Lord extremely prestigious, nearly as much as the six King Marquises of the Canglang Dynasty.
No one expected Luo Feng to be the City Lord of Big Market City.
"Let me see."
Luotian took the token, channeled Yuan Qi into it.
Buzz!
The token immediately radiated brilliantly, and a phantom of a city appeared above it—it was Big Market City.
"It indeed is the City Lord token of Big Market City."
Luotian exhaled, his eyes carrying a hint of excitement.
"So, Feng Er really is the City Lord of Big Market City," Yang Qing lightly pursed her lips, her face full of happiness.
"The City Lord of Big Market City is highly esteemed, standing shoulder to shoulder with the six King Marquises. From now on, our Luo Family members don’t have to bow to King Marquises and Crown Princes," Luo Zhan said confidently, his cheeks slightly flushed.
Seeing everyone’s joy, Luo Feng said after a moment, "Father, I’d like some people to manage the businesses there in Big Market City."
Luotian nodded, "Given Big Market City’s unique status, the people going there will represent you as the City Lord, so they must be trustworthy and reliable. Qing’er, do you have any good candidates in mind?"
Yang Qing was about to speak when Luo Ying stepped forward, "I’ll go."
"Luo Ying, are you going?"
Luo Feng was a bit surprised; the distance between Big Market City and Panlong City spanned thousands of miles, making it unlikely for one to return easily.
Luo Ying nodded slightly, a faint smile on her red lips, she said with a gentle smile:
"You did me a great favor; this time I can repay you. Do you not trust me?"
"Of course not."
Luo Feng quickly shook his head. He actually hoped Luo Ying would go, as he felt assured leaving Xiao Yue and Xiao Sang to her care.
At this moment, Yang Qing spoke up, "Then it’s decided. Ying’er, choose some trustworthy people and set out for Big Market City soon."
She originally intended to recommend Luo Ying. Although Luo Ying’s cultivation talent was ordinary, she had an impressive knack for business. Since the age of fifteen, she had managed the Luo Mansion’s various enterprises in Black Cloud City.
Luo Ying was about to agree when she noticed Zi Ling standing nearby, looking downcast, and asked:
"Zi Ling, would you like to come along?"
"I..."
Zi Ling was startled and glanced at Luo Feng, her face blushing:
"Can I go?"
Luo Feng smiled, "Of course, you can. You can accompany Sister Luo Ying, and when you get there, you can meet some new friends."
Hearing Luo Feng’s agreement, Zi Ling’s eyes brightened, and she nodded vigorously.
Luotian handed the City Lord token of Big Market City to Luo Feng and asked, "Feng Er, when do you plan to set off?"
Luo Feng replied, "I plan to enter closed-door cultivation for a period to break through to the ninth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm, and then I will set off with Sister Luo Ying and the others."
He wasn’t comfortable letting Luo Ying and the others travel alone. Besides, he had obtained a Purple Jade Ascending Qi Pill from Elder Yufeng, which could help a Martial Artist break through to the ninth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm. The opportunity was too valuable to miss, so he planned to go into seclusion and break through.
If successful, stepping into the ninth level of the Spiritual Rotation Realm would provide him with more security during his journey.
"Alright, I’ll make arrangements for you tomorrow," Luotian nodded.
Yang Qing stepped forward to tidy up the creases on Luo Feng’s clothes, saying, "Feng Er, you’ll be cultivating tomorrow, so get some rest early today."
"Alright, then I’ll take my leave."
Luo Feng bid farewell and turned to leave the hall, with Luo Ying and Zi Ling following him.
The moonlight tonight was exceptionally beautiful. The round disc-like moon hung high in the sky, casting a faint glow over Black Cloud City, which was shrouded in the darkness of the night.
Not far from the hall was a shimmering lake, the moonlight reflecting in it. As the breeze blew, it broke into fragments of jade, gently rippling with the water.
On a tree-lined pathway beside the lake, Luo Feng, Luo Ying, and Zi Ling walked side by side.
"Young Master, the moon is so beautiful tonight..."
Excited about going to Big Market City, Zi Ling’s mood was elated as she walked beside Luo Feng, looking at the bright moonlight over the lake with a joyful expression.
"Yes."
Luo Feng nodded, admiring the moonlight. Suddenly, he remembered the Demon Race bloodline in Luo Ying’s body and asked, "Sister Luo Ying, do you know why Demon Qi suddenly appeared in your body?"
Luo Ying shook her head and suddenly said, "It might be related to the secret technique I’m cultivating."
Luo Feng raised an eyebrow, "What secret technique?"
Luo Ying took out a secret manual and handed it to Luo Feng, "It’s this one."
"Oh!"
Luo Feng’s eyes fell on the cover of the secret manual, surprised, "This is the Mysterious Monster Blood Refining Skill! How did you get this secret technique?"
He remembered clearly that the Mysterious Monster Blood Refining Skill belonged to Xue Jiuyou, one of the Blood Demon Generals. It allows for the refinement of blood essence for personal use and, at critical moments, can heal one’s injuries.
Initially, after he killed Xue Jiuyou and obtained this Mysterious Monster Blood Refining Skill, he planned to practice it but decided not to because it seemed too strange. He hadn’t expected to find it in Luo Ying’s possession.
Luo Ying said, "It was given to me by Luo Xiao. He said it was a Profound Level top-grade secret technique, incredibly rare, and told me to cultivate it. The reason why I could quickly break through to the eighth level of the Meridian Wheel Realm is largely thanks to this secret manual."
"Big brother?"
Luo Feng was stunned and immediately understood. He had entrusted his wealth, extra pills, and secret manuals to his big brother, Luo Xiao. The Mysterious Monster Blood Refining Skill must have been among them. Finding it was a top-grade Profound Level secret technique, Luo Xiao had given it to Luo Ying.
After pondering for a moment, Luo Feng looked at Luo Ying, "Sister Luo Ying, have you encountered the Demon Race?"
The Mysterious Monster Blood Refining Skill, while capable of refining blood essence, couldn’t generate Demon Race bloodline from thin air.
Luo Ying’s possession of a Demon Race bloodline likely resulted from inadvertently using the Mysterious Monster Blood Refining Skill to refine Demon Race blood essence, failing to completely refine the bloodline, which affected her and caused her to lose her senses.
"Demon Race?"
Luo Ying was slightly startled and shook her head gently, "How could the Demon Race come here?"
Luo Feng frowned slightly. He, too, didn’t believe the Demon Race would come to such a remote area. Even if they did, Luo Ying would hardly be a match for them, so he asked:
"Then where do you usually cultivate the Mysterious Monster Blood Refining Skill?"
Luo Ying thought for a moment and said, "Usually in Black Cloud City, I buy Demon Beast blood essence to cultivate. Occasionally, I go to the Red Chain Mountain Range to hunt Demon Beasts for cultivation."
Upon hearing this, Zi Ling suddenly patted her small developing chest, recalling with some lingering fear:
"Young Master, last time when Sister Luo Ying and I went to the Red Chain Mountain Range to hunt Demon Beasts, we accidentally got chased by a Red Flame Ferocious Wolf. It was so frightening."
"You dare to say that."
Luo Ying pinched Zi Ling’s cheek, her face stern, "Last time, you insisted on going with me. If it weren’t for the Red Flame Ferocious Wolf being injured, we might not have made it out of the Red Chain Mountain Range."
Zi Ling stuck her tongue out, "I know I was wrong."
Luo Ying smiled helplessly and looked at Luo Feng, asking, "Luo Feng, is there a problem?"
Luo Feng was lost in thought, still unable to understand why the Demon Race bloodline appeared in Luo Ying’s body, especially such a powerful Nine-Tailed Demon Fox.
At that moment, the three reached a fork in the road. Luo Feng shook his head, stopped thinking about it, and said, "Nothing."
"Okay, then we’ll head back first."
Luo Ying immediately took her leave, as there were many preparations to be made for the trip to Big Market City.
Watching the departing backs of Luo Ying and Zi Ling, Luo Feng glanced at the Mysterious Monster Blood Refining Skill in his hand, his brow slightly furrowed.
"Could my assumption be wrong? The appearance of the Demon Race bloodline might not be due to the Mysterious Monster Blood Refining Skill?"
Finding no answer, Luo Feng exhaled softly and walked towards the courtyard where he resided.
