Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 1727 - 1716: Medieval Town

"So that's how it is."Ning Fan's eyes flashed with surprise, and he secretly praised, "This Duke is not as reckless as he seems on the surface."

When he first met Duke, the other party drew his sword at the slightest disagreement.

Ning Fan somewhat looked down on him, a person who couldn't distinguish the situation and acted recklessly, was undoubtedly a brute.

But now it seems that Duke is even smarter and more forbearing than he imagined.

Duke's hatred for the Blood Clan is unquestionable, yet he can remain calm, navigating the tacit understanding between the Exorcism Association and the Blood Clan.

Duke knows very well that if he unjustly kills a member of the Blood Clan, not even the Exorcism Association could protect him.

So he has been waiting for an opportunity, waiting for those Blood Clan members who make mistakes, then executing a "justifiable" hunt.

To be able to endure to such an extent shows that Duke's hatred for the Blood Clan is indeed extreme.

Ning Fan asked in confusion, "Then what's the story behind the scars on his face?"

Those scars are too neat, obviously intentional.

"Every time he kills a member of the Blood Clan, he adds a scar to his face."

"Self-torture?"

As soon as these words arose in his mind, Ning Fan shook his head,

he suddenly realized, Duke's actions were not self-torture, but a manifestation of his hatred for the Blood Clan, and his loathing of the Blood Clan bloodline within himself.

Thinking carefully about Duke's facial scars, Ning Fan suddenly discovered that there were more than a hundred scars on his face.

Considering the Blood Clan's hatred for Duke, yet hesitating to act due to the rules,

it is clear that those who died at Duke's hands deserved their fate.

"And that's just Duke alone. Considering the Exorcism Association's hunters, there must be quite a few guilty Blood Clan members."

Thinking of this, Ning Fan realized he had somewhat believed William and others' idealized versions.

While most of the Blood Clan adheres to order, there is still a small part that does bad deeds.

At this moment, Alice suddenly asked, "Ning Fan, do you think our Blood Clan is evil?"

"How could I? In a big forest, there are all kinds of birds, humans can be good or bad, and the Blood Clan is no exception."

Hearing Ning Fan's answer, Alice was delighted in her heart and muttered, "People are not birds!"

Ning Fan chuckled, "It's just a metaphor."

He glanced back at Duke, who appeared very desolate and lonely under the golden sunlight.

"A man with a story. Unfortunately, he himself can't let it go."

Ning Fan sighed. He had asked clearly earlier.

Duke's parents indeed died in an accident, with no connection to conspiracy theories.

When Duke betrayed them, the Blood Clan investigated the matter thoroughly.

Two gangs fought on the streets, and Duke's adoptive parents died in the crossfire.

To quell Duke's anger, the Blood Clan allowed him to eliminate these two gangs.

But what happened later was unexpected.

In this matter, it seems neither side was wrong, yet both seemed to be at fault.

Anyway, these grudges and grievances have nothing to do with Ning Fan.

"Alice, let's go. Let's see the legendary Ryan Demon Domain."

"Hehe. I promise you'll be surprised."

Alice held Ning Fan's hand and walked towards the Barrier of the Demon Domain.

Stepping forward into the yellow sand, Ning Fan only felt the fluctuation of magic power flash by.

As he opened his eyes, Ning Fan seemed to have opened the door to a new world.

"This… really surprises me."

Looking at the scene in front of him, Ning Fan felt as if he had traveled through time and space, arriving in a Medieval Western world.

This moment, Ning Fan found himself at a crossroads.

Beneath his feet, the road was paved with bluestone bricks, dividing into four straight avenues from the crossroads. Each road was about three meters wide.

Alongside each road, various small shops with hanging signs lined the street.

These shops were all of a retro architectural style, constructed entirely of stone, without a trace of modern elements.

The signs were not colorful neon signs, but banners hanging from poles.

Based on the patterns on the banners, Ning Fan roughly guessed the names of many stores.

Banners depicting a goblet indicated a tavern, with wooden tables and chairs displayed inside.

Banners depicting shields and Cross Swords indicated a weapon shop.

Ning Fan particularly looked into the weapon shop, which was filled with various types of cold weapons.

Crossbows, Cross Swords, claw knives, and so on...

Alice introduced, "This is the entrance to Ryan Town."

Having experienced the Ancient Sky City before, Ning Fan quickly asked, "Where is the exit?"

"It's here too!"

"Here?"

Ning Fan looked down in confusion, seeing a huge Hexagram Magic Formation depicted on the stone floor.

At the six nodes of the formation, crystals the size of eggs were embedded.

"These are Magic Crystal Stones."

Alice explained, "To exit, just input a trace of magic power to activate the formation."

The function of the Hexagram Formation is primarily for the convenience of hunters who are not proficient in magic.

Looking at the desolate entrance and exit, Ning Fan frowned and asked, "Isn't there anyone guarding such an important place?"

Upon hearing this, Alice replied belatedly, "Oh right. When I came, there were people guarding this place."

At this moment, the Hexagram Formation on the ground flashed with a glow,

and when the light disappeared, a third person suddenly appeared.

Seeing Ning Fan and Alice still standing there, Duke's eyes flashed with disdain as he walked straight towards the tavern.

"Ignore him."

Typically indignant Alice quickly dragged Ning Fan away from the spot.

"Where to now?"

"To the Exorcism Association's mission hall."

Looking at the deserted street, Alice added, "There will definitely be people there."

"These shops are empty. Aren't they worried about theft?"

Alice looked at Ning Fan in astonishment, "Who would steal?"

"This..."

Ning Fan immediately understood that the place had an environment where nothing was lost on the road and doors were left open at night.

The order here was naturally maintained by the Exorcism Association.

The Exorcism Association, though a mediator, has its own direct forces.

Hunters tired of fighting put down their weapons and become staff members of the Exorcism Association, handling patrols and law enforcement problems in Ryan Town.

Additionally, some itinerant mages tired of worldly conflicts make their homes in this secluded place.

"This is the advantage of a Secret Realm; as long as it's suitable for residence, it's very easy to cultivate a large force."

Ryan Town is rich in magic power, self-sufficient in food, and a very suitable place to live.

Unfortunately, besides the Exorcism Association's staff, no one else can own a single piece of it.

The houses in Ryan Town, as well as places like hotels and residences, are all controlled by the Exorcism Association.

As for the other utility shops, they are leased to those retired hunters, giving them a livelihood.

"It seems that real estate is the big deal, even this Secret Realm is thriving."