Xu Qingtong was startled by Lu Gui'nian's words. Had this old man noticed something?
He bowed once more and said, "Senior Lu, please rest assured. I will never do anything that goes against the human race!"
"Very good! Then swear a Heart Demon oath!" Lu Gui'nian said. "Once you have sworn, you will be one of us in Hanshui City, and Hanshui City will do its utmost to keep you safe!"
Xu Qingtong did as instructed and swore not to betray the human race, officially becoming a member of Hanshui City.
"Young friend Guo, do you intend to take a post at the City Lord's Manor, or make your own way?" Lu Gui'nian asked.
After a moment's thought, Xu Qingtong said, "Senior Lu, I have only just arrived in Hanshui City and am unfamiliar with the situation here. I would like to live in the city for a while before deciding!"
Lu Gui'nian nodded and said, "Very well. Go find yourself a place to stay!"
Xu Qingtong took his leave of Lu Gui'nian and left the City Lord's Manor. As he walked through the city, he pondered where to go. Looking up by chance, he spotted a teahouse, and a thought struck him. I should gather some information first!
Entering the teahouse, Xu Qingtong did not ask for a private room. Instead, he found a secluded spot in the main hall on the first floor, ordered a pot of tea and several small dishes, and sipped slowly, concentrating on the conversations around him.
"Have you heard? A few days ago, Swallow Dock west of the city was attacked by a band of Demon People of unknown origin. Their leader was killed on the spot!"
"That's nothing! Half a month ago, Yalai Town north of the city was overrun by a