After a night of deep sleep, the first rays of morning sun filtered through the window lattice, falling onto Luo Chen's face. He opened his eyes, gazing at the sunlight outside, feeling an inexplicable joy in his heart. He turned his head to look at the place where Thunderstorm slept, only to find it already empty.

Luo Chen quickly flipped off the bed, looking around to find any trace of Thunderstorm. "Where did he go?" Luo Chen couldn't help but feel puzzled. However, when he looked down to check his body, heavily injured last night, he was astonished to find that the wound which should have been excruciatingly painful, felt no more pain!

What is going on? Last night he was so weak he couldn't move, but after just one night, all the injuries had miraculously healed? Luo Chen incredulously checked his body all over, feeling no pain, and even the original wounds had faded to faint bruises. He gently touched these bruises, filled with shock and joy.

At this moment, Luo Chen felt as if he had been reborn, jumping off the bed and energetically stretching. This long-lost ease and freedom made him want to shout out loud. He knew that all this was due to the peculiar power surging from his Dantian and the miraculous effects of the Ring of Blood Demon.

"This feeling is amazing!" Luo Chen sat up, stretched, and felt his body brimming with vitality. After a night's rest, the fatigue from the battle with the "demon" seemed completely lifted.

A creaking sound came, and the door was pushed open. Thunderstorm entered with a tray of steaming breakfast. He saw Luo Chen up and looking well, a trace of confusion appeared on his face, "You're much better?"

"Yes, much better." Luo Chen smiled and naturally responded. His smile held an undercurrent of inexpressible joy, as if reborn.

A hint of surprise flashed on Thunderstorm's face; he seemed not to have expected Luo Chen to recover so quickly. However, he soon returned to a calm expression, placing the breakfast on the table, "This is your breakfast. Eat quickly, after eating we'll go to the Dog Head Clan."

"Dog Head Clan?" Luo Chen asked curiously, "What for?" He felt a bit confused about the upcoming trip, not understanding why Thunderstorm suddenly suggested going to the Dog Head Clan.

"No need to ask much, you'll know when we get there." Thunderstorm didn't directly answer Luo Chen's question, instead turning to leave the room. His attitude left Luo Chen a bit dissatisfied, but he could only shrug helplessly, "If you won't say, you won't say. I'm not that eager."

Walking through the bustling streets of Nadas City, Luo Chen felt as if he was in a dreamlike world. Last night he had walked this road to the Dark Night Tower with Zhao Dongfang, the two of them fighting side by side, facing danger together. But today, he had completely lost all news of Zhao Dongfang.

This made Luo Chen wonder if Zhao Dongfang's presence was just to add a bit of surprise and humor to his journey?

Thunderstorm glanced at Luo Chen motionlessly, a trace of a smile at the corner of his mouth, "You still don't understand?" His tone carried a hint of sarcasm and amusement.

"What?" Luo Chen looked at Thunderstorm, puzzled, not knowing what he was implying.

"That Zhao Dongfang, he was only after the Death Scroll. And you, you were just a pawn he could use a little along the way." Thunderstorm's words mercilessly tore open Luo Chen's doubts. His words were like a sharp knife, piercing Luo Chen's heart.

Luo Chen shook his head, "Impossible, he's not like that. Last night, the situation was too urgent, that's why he made such a decision." He still didn't want to believe Zhao Dongfang would use him.

"Urgent situation? So he tossed the fake Death Scroll to you, letting a Soul Master level 'demon' instead chase after you?" Thunderstorm's words were full of sarcasm and sneers. "Do you know what the Death Scroll is? It's a broken map leading to the Divine-Demon ruins! He has gone through great lengths for that broken map in your hand."

Hearing this, Luo Chen's heart was shocked. He initially thought Zhao Dongfang genuinely cared for him, only to find out it was just for the Death Scroll in his hand. This truth made him feel heartbroken and disappointed, but also more determined in his belief to find Zhao Dongfang and demand a clear answer!

The two continued to walk down the streets of Nadas City, Luo Chen's mood turning heavy. He began recalling every bit of his interactions with Zhao Dongfang last night, trying to find some clues. Meanwhile, Thunderstorm silently accompanied him, not speaking further. He knew Luo Chen needed time to accept this cruel reality.

Soon after, they arrived in front of the Dog Head Clan's mansion. The mansion was grand and imposing, with two guards at the entrance sternly checking every person entering or exiting. Luo Chen and Thunderstorm approached the entrance, showing their respective credentials, and smoothly entered the inside of the mansion.

The interior of the mansion was luxuriously decorated and elegant, exuding an aura of nobility everywhere. Luo Chen and Thunderstorm, led by a servant, arrived in a spacious hall. The hall was already filled with many people, who seemed to be either important members or guests of the Dog Head Clan.

Luo Chen looked around, trying to find the figure of Zhao Dongfang. However, he couldn't spot that familiar figure, and a wave of disappointment surged in his heart. He began to doubt whether he could really find Zhao Dongfang and get answers to everything.

At this moment, a loud voice sounded in the hall, "Thank you distinguished guests for coming today. The reason for gathering everyone is to discuss an important matter." Speaking was the Patriarch of the Dog Head Clan, a dignified and mysterious middle-aged man. His gaze swept through the crowd, finally resting on Luo Chen and Thunderstorm.

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