The Hidden Dangers of the Devil Blade

Ye Wen, feeling a bit dejected, followed Qiao Ting to her home, where Xiao Yuan led him to a guest room. Ye Wen couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Another City Lord's daughter? Is my luck this good, or this bad? Do I always run into City Lords' daughters?

Ye Wen quickly finished his shower and put on the clothes Qiao Ting had brought him. He found the clothes to be of excellent quality, very comfortable to wear, and a perfect fit, as if they were tailor-made.

Qiao Ting looked at Ye Wen's attire and nodded with great satisfaction.

"I told you my taste was good. Xiao Yuan, look how well Brother Ye fits these clothes. Brother Ye, did Tingting pick well for you?"

Uncharacteristically, Ye Wen quickly found himself overwhelmed by the gazes of the two youthful and beautiful girls. He quickly changed the subject and asked, "How are the City Lord and the others arranging the evacuation?"

"Sigh! The situation isn't optimistic. My father has already arranged for many ordinary people to begin transferring to the larger cities."

As she spoke, Qiao Ting's face became heavy with worry. It seemed her chivalrous spirit was likely inherited from her father.

"Are they transferring to Xingyuan Demon Suppressing City?" Ye Wen suddenly asked nervously.

Seeing Ye Wen's tension, Qiao Ting asked with some curiosity, "What's wrong, Brother Ye? My father is arranging for them to head inland, not to Xingyuan Demon Suppressing City. A while ago, I heard that Xingyuan Demon Suppressing City was attacked by Xinglong Demon Suppressing City. Although this kind of fighting usually doesn't harm ordinary citizens, political instability is never good."

Hearing this, Ye Wen finally relaxed.

"It's fortunate your father has foresight. I suspect the Demon Race's target this time might be the Demon Suppressing Tower in Xingyuan. Last time, a great demon dragon was rescued from the Demon Suppressing Tower in Xingyu."

"Ah, Brother Ye Wen, you know about this too? My father made it sound so mysterious, telling people not to talk about it. The last time the Demon Beasts attacked Xingyu Demon Suppressing City, my father sent people to investigate. They discovered that the target was actually the Demon Suppressing Tower, right when it had just appeared. And they actually succeeded in rescuing it."

Qiao Ting told Ye Wen everything she knew without reservation, and also mentioned that her father was preparing to send people to gather information on the Demon Race again. Listening to Qiao Ting, Ye Wen understood the importance of intelligence at this time. He said, "Tingting, take me to see your father. I have something to discuss with him."

"Let's go. My father is definitely still in the council hall. He's called back some of the elders. If this matter isn't handled well, our Yulan City will be destroyed."

Looking at the youthful and beautiful girl ahead, every smile and gesture was a form of beauty, especially since this girl was kind-hearted. When she was with the refugees, she never shied away from dirt or exhaustion while treating them. Who would have known she was the daughter of a City Lord?

She must have grown up in luxury, but it hadn't corrupted her pure heart. Ye Wen felt this was the beauty of humanity, a beauty he particularly admired. More than that, Ye Wen wanted to interact more with her, using Tingting's pure and kind beauty to dilute the deeply rooted demonic nature in his own heart.

Not long ago, Ye Wen had suddenly been thinking about something. The Blood Drinker Devil Blade was so powerful, why didn't Mo Chengkong take it? Instead, he sealed it and left it in an empty room?

Did Mo Chengkong not crave power?

No! He craved power immensely! For power, for strength, he could excavate hundreds of ancient tombs. For strength, he could shamelessly deceive. Such a person who would do anything for strength, yet he didn't take Ye Wen's Blood Drinker Devil Blade. This fact itself was wrong.

Moreover, from the last time Ye Wen used the Devil Blade again, the killing intent within him had once again controlled his thoughts and body. He hadn't intended to kill the Dao Sect disciples, but they still ended up dying by the Devil Blade.

It was this incident that made Ye Wen extremely vigilant. He recalled Mo Chengkong's words about falling into demonic ways, and Monk Jinguang Xuan Kong's mention of deeply rooted demonic nature.

He suddenly understood. The evil power within the Devil Blade not only killed enemies but also killed oneself. It would turn him into a madman who only knew how to kill. Perhaps, by then, he would no longer be himself.

This must be the reason why Mo Chengkong, who craved power so much, had discarded it like worn-out shoes!

Therefore, upon meeting a girl as angelic as Qiao Ting, Ye Wen saw a chance to overcome the Devil Blade's influence. That was to make his heart as pure and flawless as Tingting's. Then, he could conquer the Devil Blade and control it. He could wield its power without being consumed by it.

Ye Wen followed Tingting to her father's council hall. Indeed, many people were there, arguing heatedly. City Lord Qiao saw his daughter arrive with Ye Wen. He cleared his throat, interrupting the debate.