Xiao Feng sensed the fluctuations in the formation, but the formation posed no threat to them.

This formation must be used to protect this city.

The city looked perfectly normal, except that it was overly damp due to being located under a lake and had some moss growing on it.

Pushing open the city gate, Xiao Feng and his companions quickly circled the city.

Sure enough, there was no sign of life here.

Clearly, this place has been abandoned for a long time, perhaps thousands of years.

Xiao Feng and his group abandoned the surrounding urban areas where residents lived and headed directly towards the city center, soon arriving at the city lord's mansion.

The city lord's mansion looked solemn and dignified.

Just as Xiao Feng was about to reach out and push the door open, Long Gu seemed to sense something, quickly exchanged a glance with Hong Shuang, and then stopped Xiao Feng, saying, "Wait!"

Xiao Feng's hand almost touched the door ring, but after hearing the sound of the dragon bone, he turned around and looked back.

"Don't go in, there's an ominous aura in this mansion!" Long Gu's tone was tinged with apprehension.

"An ominous aura?" Xiao Feng took two steps back and used his divine sense to sense it, but he didn't feel anything.

But Xiao Feng knew that Long Gu was not someone who spoke without reason.

Xiao Feng stepped back from the main gate and walked back to the dragon bone's side, asking, "The ominous aura you mentioned, do you mean there's something in here? Could it be the dragon race's natural enemy?"

Longgu did not answer Xiao Feng, his gaze fixed on the City Lord's Mansion, seemingly lost in thought.

Instead, Hong Shuang, who was standing to the side, sighed and said, "If we're talking about natural enemies, you could say that. The dragon race was once one of the most powerful races."

"But there was a reason why they were almost wiped out back then. The ominous force would invade the dragon's body, pollute its bloodline, and prevent it from breaking through. All the dragons that were invaded by the ominous force eventually failed to break through to a higher realm because their bloodline power kept weakening."

"There was no way to expel the ominous influence from their bodies, so they could only perish. The dragon race suffered greatly because of this, but they did not know what the ominous influence was. So they could only leave their ancestral land and leave behind the last bit of their bloodline."

Both Red Frost and Dragon Bone were born after the Dragon Clan's annihilation.

These are all things they heard from their ancestors.

Because that thing was invisible and intangible, and had no fixed form, yet it nearly wiped out the entire dragon race, the dragon race called it an omen of misfortune.

After hearing what Hongshuang said, Xiao Feng fell silent.

He could be certain that the treasure on the treasure map was hidden in the city lord's mansion.

Upside down, reality and illusion indistinguishable.

This place was so well hidden that even after the Wind Shadow Secret Realm opened several times, no one discovered it.

If you want to hide treasure, the only place is the city lord's mansion.

Xiao Feng hesitated, wondering whether he should go in or not.

“Since there’s an ominous aura inside, let’s not go in. What if there’s danger…” Jin Peng hesitated and spoke up from behind.

Although the other ferocious beasts did not sense any ominous aura, they did not know what that ominous thing was.

But as fellow demonic beasts, even dragons cannot escape the ominousness, so they did not want to get close.

In the end, Xiao Feng hardened his heart. The dragon bone had helped him a lot, and he couldn't drag it into danger.

Xiao Feng said with difficulty, "Then let's not go looking for it. Maybe this treasure map is a scam. Let's leave here as soon as possible."

Upon hearing Xiao Feng's words, Long Gu suddenly looked up at Xiao Feng, and even Han Ya turned his head to look at Xiao Feng.

"What? Even if I really want the treasure, I won't risk your safety to go there. Let's go!"

Xiao Feng felt as if his heart was bleeding.

Just as he turned to leave, the system in his mind suddenly spoke: "Host, there are treasures and great opportunities inside that can enhance your strength!"

Upon hearing the system's words, Xiao Feng suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Xiao Feng turned his head in shock to look into the depths of the City Lord's Mansion.

Xiao Feng lowered his eyes and asked softly, "Did you feel something calling to you?"

Xiao Feng's sudden change left everyone somewhat puzzled.

The three dragons were the first to shake their heads.

Zhao Yuwei stepped forward with concern and took Xiao Feng's hand.

"I can sense that there is a great opportunity here. If I can obtain it, it will not only enhance my strength, but perhaps there will be other benefits as well!"

The system rarely gave him such a reminder, and Xiao Feng didn't want to give up.

After saying this, Xiao Feng looked at Long Gu and said firmly, "You all don't go in. Senior Sister, you stay outside too. Since it's an opportunity I sensed, it must be related to me. I'll go in alone."

Upon hearing Xiao Feng's words, Long Gu frowned immediately: "Do you think I would refuse to come with you because I'm worried about something ominous inside?"

Xiao Feng shook his head: "I know that if I want to go in, you will definitely accompany me, but it is too dangerous inside. Since I know that there is something inside that will harm the Dragon Clan, I will absolutely not let you take the risk."

"And you too, although you are ferocious beasts, you are also demonic beasts like the dragons. That thing might have some effect on you. None of you should go in. I will go in alone."

After saying this, Xiao Feng prepared to push open the gate of the City Lord's Mansion, but Zhao Yuwei walked up quickly at this moment.

“I want to be with you. No matter what’s inside, I want to be with you. You’re worried they’ll be affected by something ominous, but I’m human just like you. If you can go, so can I!”

Xiao Feng wanted to offer some advice.

Zhao Yuwei grabbed Xiao Feng's hand and said earnestly, "I don't want to let go of your hand. If there is any danger here and even you can't withstand it, I will never live on!"

Seeing Zhao Yuwei's determined look, Xiao Feng had no choice but to agree.

Longgu's struggling gaze fell on Xiao Feng, then turned to Hongshuang.

Red Frost remained calm, seemingly waiting for Dragon Bone to make a decision.

The dragon bone knocked awake the little dragon that was sleeping wrapped around his wrist.

When Xiaolong opened his eyes and saw his father's face, he instinctively went to find Hongshuang.

Hongshuang, however, concealed her aura.

Xiao Long sniffed the air and then flew towards Xiao Feng.

"Waaah!"

The little dragon wrapped itself around Xiao Feng's neck, its cub-like voice seemingly protesting that Xiao Feng was going to abandon it and act alone.

Dragon Bone and Red Frost immediately caught up.

"It seems Xiaolong wants to go in with you. In that case, let's go in and take a look together!"

The dragon bone readily agreed.

Hong Shuang, who was following beside her, did not stop them.

"But……"

"There's no 'but' about it. Maybe I'm just imagining things. After all, I've never actually seen anything ominous."

Xiao Feng knew that the dragon bone was just an excuse to use the little dragon, and a warm feeling rose in his heart.

After that, the other ferocious beasts also caught up, all wanting to go in with Xiao Feng.

Xiao Feng felt gratified, turned around resolutely, and pushed open the door.