Chapter 363: Purifying Lan Zao
The results of Zi Di's bloodline test had already been obtained.
Gunpowder Flower bloodline.
Now, after the effect of the Bloodline Purification formation, the bloodline within her body had been purified into a gold level Gunpowder Flower bloodline!
It was that easy.
No wonder it was an alchemy formation personally designed by the War Merchant.
Zi Di's eyes were blurred with tears as she wept with joy.
In her life, she only had an iron level bloodline. Since stepping into the transcendent world, she had been tasting the bitterness of insufficient talent.
This pain continued until the moment of her death.
No, to be more accurate, even now, she was still constrained by her own innate talent. However, her existence has changed.
Essentially, she was an undead being with unknown innate talent, making it difficult to detect using potions.
Her physical body, however, had been clearly identified as having a Gunpowder Flower bloodline, which was successfully purified just now.
"Once you are revived, you will at least become a gold level magician. Congratulations, Zi Di."
The dragonman youngster embraced Zi Di.
This was a rare moment.
Normally, Zi Di was a ghost girl who could only pass through objects.
But just now, to purify her bloodline, Zi Di first used the Soul Send spell to return to her own body.
Only at this moment did she have the right to embrace the dragonman youngster.
“Lord...” Zi Di nestled against the dragonman youngster's broad chest, softly weeping.
At this moment, her emotions were extremely complex.
There was resentment and sorrow over the unfairness of fate. If she had possessed such talent earlier, what would her situation be like now?
There was endless gratitude and attachment toward the dragonman youngster. The dragonman youngster could have easily concealed the existence of the Bloodcore, but he did not! It was precisely because of the dragonman youngster's honesty that Zi Di achieved her current status.
There was also anticipation for future happiness. Gold level!
Zi Di's future achievements would at least make her the ruler of a city. Once she matured, she could become someone above others. The limitations on her natural talent that had once bound her had been raised to a new height, giving her a vast expanse of room for growth.
The dragonman youngster gently stroked Zi Di's shoulder. He had guessed some of her inner thoughts and comforted her, “Actually, you are lucky.”
“Imagine if you had been born with a gold level Gunpowder Flower bloodline. What would have happened?”
“Would the great nobles of the empire have allowed you to grow up and take over the Wisteria Merchant Alliance?”
“Clearly, that would have been impossible.”
"It was precisely because of your previous weakness, with only an iron level bloodline, that those villains and murderers let their guard down and didn't act against you. Isn't that right?"
“Lord, you're correct.” Zi Di's gaze grew deep, “Once we successfully atone for our sins, establish ourselves, and I grow stronger, I will definitely make those murderers face the punishment they deserve.”
Her talent had surged, giving Zi Di an even stronger desire for revenge.
The dragonman youngster embraced the girl while gazing at the Bloodline Purification formation: “I can’t wait. If only all our companions could use this formation once, that would be wonderful.”
“Unfortunately, the Bloodcore is still missing some corresponding bloodlines. Some of our companions haven’t received accurate bloodline answers yet.”
Zi Di took over the conversation: "We also need to consider the timing. To be honest, I don't recommend revealing the Bloodline Purification formation to others."
“This alchemy formation is too important!”
“Look at Zhong Yong's attitude earlier.”
“Even in uncertainty, he was already so eager and curious. If he were to find out that the Bloodline Purification formation is highly effective and can enhance a life form's bloodline, what would he do?"
“Such a major secret should be known by as few people as possible!”
“Currently, only the three of us know about the Bloodcore's secrets, and that's already more than enough.”
“Cang Xu traveling outside poses a risk of exposing the secret.”
“And these alchemists like Zhong Yong have all come into contact with parts of the Bloodline Purification formation, with Zhong Yong even completing the final assembly. Every day these people are alive, there is a risk of the Bloodline Purification formation being exposed…”
The dragonman youngster interrupted Zi Di’s words: “Zi Di, these people have already joined us!”
The dragonman youngster spoke earnestly: "I know you're worried, and so am I. But we can't abandon our principles because of worry."
“We're not evil; we're just doing what we have to do to survive.”
“They all have bound contracts, the highest level we can currently make.”
“They don't know the full truth, and even Zhong Yong is only speculating and curious.”
“There's also the matter of the secrets surrounding the Bloodcore and the Bloodline Purification formation. There's always been a risk of leaks, hasn't there?”
Zi Di nodded in understanding: “Lord, are you referring to Jian Zuan?”
Jian Zuan was a student of the War Merchant, but he vanished without a trace on Mystifying Monster Island, leaving no body behind.
The dragonman youngster nodded slightly: “It's not just Jian Zuan. What if the War Merchant deliberately left something behind, or if the Empire has already uncovered part of the truth?”
“If we only focus on keeping the secrets, but the truth leaks out in other areas, then we're actually tying our own hands and slowing down our development, aren't we?”
"Rather than going to great lengths to keep secrets, I would rather grow quickly and become stronger. Even if the whole world knows we possess such secrets, they will fear our strength and dare not provoke us lightly."
“Moreover, I trust Cang Xu!”
"Though he is a necromancer, everything that happened on Mystifying Monster Island was not fabricated. I know his character and integrity."
Zi Di bowed her head: "Lord, I understand your meaning. However, we can make some reservations."
“For example, when others use this Bloodline Purification formation in the future, we don't need to disclose this secret.”
"We can simply say that we have developed a potion that improves one's potential when consumed. The side effect of the potion is that it causes them to fall into a coma for a period of time.”
“In fact, we can use the potion to knock them unconscious, then transport them here for bloodline purification.”
“This way, we can keep the secret while still helping them.”
“There are too many divine spells and magic in this world. Like you, I am not concerned about the rebellion of my companions. However, there are many ways to steal this information against their will. For example, memory crystals."
The dragonman youngster fell silent.
Zi Di continued to persuade him, “Of course, we are not going to keep it hidden forever.”
“When the time is right, we can tell them the truth about the Bloodcore.”
“But now, the time is not right.”
“In fact, we are keeping it hidden to protect the others.”
"For example, if others fall into the hands of the enemy and are controlled by their spells, they might reveal the ‘truth’. The enemy will covet the potion that enhances one's potential, and not to kill you for the Bloodcore. This will give us a lot of room to maneuver. Isn't that right?"
The dragonman youngster pondered for a moment, then sighed, “Zi Di, I must admit, you have a point.”
“A benevolent temporary lie could be advantageous for our survival.”
“Let's proceed with that plan.”
“When the truth is eventually revealed, I will apologize to the others.”
The second candidate for bloodline purification was none other than Lan Zao.
The dragonman youngster summoned Lan Zao to the captain's cabin and informed him that the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps could now produce a magic potion that could enhance his bloodline qualities.
After annihilating the Bayonet Gang, the dragonman youngster had a meeting with the Snow Bird Harbor City Lord, and the Dragon Lion Mercenary Corps had been actively procuring supplies from outside sources.
Thus, the dragonman youngster not only absorbed a large amount of gunpowder flowers but also obtained a complete Fish Bladder bloodline in his Bloodcore.
“Lord, are you joking with me?” Lan Zao heard this and widened his eyes; his face filled with disbelief.
He admired and respected the dragonman youngster, but when it came to a potion that could improve bloodline qualities, he still found it hard to believe.
This was simply too shocking to his worldview, which had been formed over many years!
“Drink this potion and let it tell you for yourself.” The dragonman youngster smiled, took out a potion, and handed it to Lan Zao.
Lan Zao trusted the dragonman youngster completely and drank it without hesitation.
In less than a second, the bottle was empty.
The potion took effect quickly, and Lan Zao's eyes rolled back, and he fell into a deep sleep.
The dragonman youngster then teamed up with Zi Di to secretly bring him back to the Deep Sea Monster Fish ship for bloodline purification.
When Lan Zao slowly came to, two hours had already passed.
“How do you feel?” the dragonman youngster asked.
Lan Zao’s vision was still blurry, but upon hearing the dragonman youngster’s question, he hurriedly replied, “I feel… normal.”
He spoke the truth.
The dragonman youngster smiled, “You can try cultivating your battle qi.”
“Right here?” Lan Zao's vision cleared completely. He realized he was still in the captain's cabin and assumed he hadn't moved since taking the medicine.
“Right here. Just practice a little,” the dragonman youngster said.
Lan Zao cultivated the Water Grass battle qi technique. He had been practicing this all along and had never changed it.
He tried practicing, but stopped right away, his face full of surprise.
“It's... it's unbelievable!”
“My, my current cultivation efficiency is probably more than three times what it was before.”
At that moment, Lan Zao was so excited that he stammered and became tongue-tied.
The dragonman youngster patted his shoulder: “Your bloodline is likely the Fish Bladder bloodline. Practicing the Water Grass battle qi technique isn't suitable for you. Switch to a more compatible one, and you'll extract more battle qi.”
“The Fish Bladder bloodline is a silver level bloodline. You're no longer just a bronze level sailor.”
Lan Zao's expression froze. He had received so much information at once that he couldn't process it all.
The dragonman youngster waited patiently.
Lan Zao's expression gradually became livelier, his eyes reddening, almost shedding tears.
He looked down at his hands: “Is this true?”
“This is too incredible.”
“Can I really become silver level?”
He couldn't help but recall his past.
Once upon a time, after learning of the limits of his bloodline, he tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
How many times had he looked at iron level and silver level transcendents, his gaze shifting from envy and longing to sorrow and despair?
“This is how my life will be.”
“For the rest of my life, I will only be a bronze level battle qi cultivator.”
“Though I am a transcendent, I am only of the lower ranks, the lowest tier among them.”
"Why is this so! Damn it, why wasn't I born a genius?"
“Damn it, even if you gave me just a little more talent, even if you let me reach iron level, that would be enough!”
“Never mind, never mind, this is just my fate.”
“Even if I'm bronze level, it's still better than being an ordinary person, right?”
Over time, Lan Zao's mindset continued to change.
From unwillingness to envy and jealousy, from envy and jealousy to accepting reality, finding solace in those weaker than himself, adjusting his emotions and mindset.
Now.
Lan Zao looked at the dragonman youngster and suddenly burst into tears: “Lord!”
“You gave me a new life!”
He knelt down directly and bowed his head to the dragonman youngster.
The dragonman youngster sighed, helped him up, and instructed, “Don't make a scene; this is our secret.”
“Understood!” Lan Zao nodded firmly, then suddenly his expression changed, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
Immediately after, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted.
“What’s going on?!” The dragonman youngster’s expression changed abruptly.
It was clear that Lan Zao’s sudden coughing up of blood and fainting were caused by the purification of his bloodline.
But why did this happen?
The dragonman youngster hurriedly contacted Zi Di.