Seeing how clueless Zhao Rong was, Tao Hua explained, "This is neither a donkey’s bezoar nor a horse’s bezoar. It’s a Demon Crystal from a magical beast."
Hearing the words "Demon Crystal," Zhao Rong imdiately thought of the Dragon Crystal. He looked at the Demon Crystal in his hand, which glowed with a dark red light, and asked, "Can this thing help people level up like a Dragon Crystal?"
Tao Hua shook her head. "Only a Dragon Crystal can help people level up. Although a Demon Crystal can’t assist with leveling, it can be used to concoct dicines, empower weapons, and more."
Hearing that the Demon Crystal had such significant uses, Zhao Rong imdiately stored it within his storm. "I never expected that today’s battle would not only let kill a magical beast but also land a Demon Crystal. This was more than worth it. What a great haul."
While Zhao Rong was gloating over the Demon Crystal, the assistant quietly pulled the Dharma Sword from the corpse of the Magic Beast Gecko Man, intending to claim it as his own.
When Tao Hua saw him trying to sneak away with the sword, she imdiately stopped him. "Assistant, you’re only a Level Negative One practitioner. The Dharma Sword is useless to you. Not only can you not wield it, but you could also be injured by it."
When everyone else noticed the assistant stealing the sword, Lili, Yu Lan, and Xuelian all turned to glare at him.
Lili rushed over and snatched the Dharma Sword from his hands. "You’re just Brother Zhao Rong’s assistant," she said. "You’re not worthy of using this sword."
Yu Lan stepped forward and scolded him, "How could you be so shaless? Brother Zhao Rong killed the magical beast with his own hands, yet you dare to claim the spoils for yourself? You’re not just shaless, you’re utterly brazen!"
Xuelian glared at him and added, "No wonder you’re stuck at Level Negative One. Your character is simply awful."
Berated harshly by the three won, the assistant shafully lowered his head.
When Tao Hua handed the Dharma Sword to Zhao Rong, he felt a sudden, deep connection to the blade. First, the sword felt perfectly balanced in his hand, a natural fit. Second, he could feel a powerful spirit within it, as if the blade could hear his call. Thus, at everyone’s urging, Zhao Rong accepted the sword as his own and stored it away within his storm.
After this battle, Zhao Rong had not only acquired a priceless Demon Crystal but had also gained a personal weapon: the Dharma Sword.
While Zhao Rong was celebrating his two new treasures, the three won looked around at the wrecked villa. "Brother Zhao Rong, our beautiful villa was ruined by that Gecko Man," they lanted. "What a pity."
Zhao Rong surveyed the damage—the broken staircase and the trench carved into the floor by a sword slash. He thought for a mont, then said, "No worries. We’ll sell this villa and buy an even better one."
Hearing his plan, Tao Hua looked at him in surprise. "Zhao Rong, I knew you drove a Benz and lived in a villa, but I never realized you were this wealthy."
At her words, Zhao Rong smiled and was about to speak when Lili chid in to explain. "Brother Zhao Rong is our bodyguard. His annual salary alone is 1,500,000. Plus, my father gave him shares in his company as a reward for protecting ."
Hearing that the unassuming Zhao Rong was actually a hidden tycoon, Tao Hua exclaid, "Zhao Rong, I never would have guessed! For a wealthy man, you’re so low-key."
Zhao Rong simply smiled. "I started from scratch. I earned all this money slowly through my own hard work."
Seeing how capable Zhao Rong was, Tao Hua’s affection for him soared. Beyond just her growing fondness, she felt a deep admiration. She figured that any other multimillionaire wouldn’t be working as a bodyguard; they’d be off sowhere indulging in a life of leisure and decadence. Yet here was Zhao Rong, diligently performing his duties. He had even joined the True Martial Sect to rigorously cultivate his True Qi. In her heart, Tao Hua gave him a silent thumbs-up. In today’s society, young n like him—wealthy yet humble, capable yet hardworking—are truly a rare breed.
After seeing Zhao Rong once again defeat an enemy and turn a perilous situation into a safe one, the won felt that as long as he was their bodyguard, they could roam the world without a single fear.
At the sa ti, the four won decided to throw a big feast to celebrate with Brother Zhao Rong.
"What do you all want to eat? It’s my treat," Zhao Rong offered.
Lili replied, "Zhao Rong, I’ll cook for you myself today. I’m making my specialty, Australian abalone."
Hearing this, Zhao Rong’s mouth began to water.
Just as Lili finished, Yu Lan stepped forward. "Brother Zhao Rong, what’s so special about Australian abalone? I’ll make you the world’s most famous beef—a Kobe beef dish."
Kobe beef? That’s more expensive than Gold! Yu Lan really knows how to go all out. Zhao Rong licked his lips.
Before he could finish that thought, Xuelian declared, "Brother Zhao Rong, I’ll cook you a Manchu-Han Imperial Feast! You can have whatever your heart desires."
Zhao Rong was stunned. Whoa, so much good food... Once they’re all done cooking, which one do I eat first?
As he was trying to decide, Tao Hua spoke up shyly. "Brother Zhao Rong, I can’t cook, but I can dance. While you eat, I’ll dance for you."
Whoa! What kind of treatnt is this? Three top beauties cooking the finest delicacies, while another top beauty dances for ... I’ll be dining while enjoying a private performance. This is the life of an emperor from the old days!
While Zhao Rong was in the villa savoring a delicious al and watching Tao Hua dance, a secret eting was underway inside the True Martial Sect, attended by the Second True Mage, Wang Jingang, Huang Mao, and Big Stupid.
Sitting at the head of the table, the Second True Mage asked, "Wang Jingang, is the magical beast you spent a fortune to hire reliable?"
Wang Jingang stood and thumped his chest, assuring him, "Master, I, Wang Jingang, swear on my life! The Gecko Man will not only steal the Dragon Crystal and Immortal Herbs, but he will also kill Zhao Rong!"
Big Stupid added fuel to the fire. "Master, the Gecko Man is one of the most formidable magical beasts from Demon Beast Mountain. Even if Zhao Rong had three heads and six arms, he’d be no match for it."
Huang Mao sneered, "By now, the Gecko Man must have already killed Zhao Rong. Let’s celebrate his death!"
The Second True Mage laughed gleefully. "If the Gecko Man is that powerful, then that kid Zhao Rong is definitely done for. Once he’s dead, the First True Mage won’t have any competent n left to help him. Then the ti for , the Second True Mage, to rise to power will be just around the corner."
Just then, a scout ran in hurriedly from outside.
Seeing him, the Second True Mage imdiately asked, "Scout, Zhao Rong must have been killed by that incredible Gecko Man, right?"
"Just tell how miserably he died!" Wang Jingang demanded.
"Did he die crying for his mommy and daddy?" Big Stupid added, certain he was dead.
Huang Mao mocked, "Zhao Rong... I never thought I’d see the day."
A terrified expression appeared on the scout’s face, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead as he stamred, "Not only is Zhao Rong not dead, but he also..."
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