novelraw Chapter 775 775: Time to Die!
Chapter 775 775: Time to Die!
"Ah?"
Song Ningran's face instantly turned red. Somewhat embarrassedly, she said to Qin Heng, "Do we need to find an empty room to check my bloodline?"
"We do." Qin Heng nodded, his expression matter-of-fact. "Checking your bloodline isn't just about seeing if you have a special one; it will also help you unlock the source of your bloodline's power."
"You mean, as long as I truly have a special bloodline, I could awaken its power!?" Song Ningran suddenly looked up at Qin Heng, her eyes wide with immense surprise and delight.
Awakening the power of a bloodline!
She knew exactly what that meant—it meant that she could possess great power, that she could truly be of help to Qin Heng, that she could stand by his side rather than remain behind him because she was weak!
"Great! Then let's go to my room," Song Ningran said, determination in her eyes. She began to walk toward the house, her steps quick, her eagerness barely concealed.
"Hmm," Qin Heng nodded, then turned to Yun Xianghong and said, "Do you have anything else to attend to? There's nothing more to do here; you can go back."
"Ah??" Yun Xianghong finally came back to her senses, nodded in a daze, and said, "Right, right, I have nothing else to attend to. I should go back. Then, farewell, Young Master Qin, farewell!"
With that, she bowed respectfully to Qin Heng, then turned and left, heading out of Lin Xia Village.
Although she wasn't familiar with the path into Dragon Mist Mountain from Lin Xia Village, she had thoroughly investigated the local terrain before her arrival, so she wouldn't get lost and could leave Lin Xia Village smoothly.
"Who is she?" Song Ningran asked curiously, watching Yun Xianghong's receding figure. She had noticed the very pretty girl earlier but had felt too awkward to ask while Yun Xianghong was present.
"Someone I saved in Dragon Mist Mountain, a Disciple of the Xianxia Sect, one of the five great sects of Yu State," Qin Heng explained casually, then said, "Come on, let's begin the examination."
"It's a bloodline check!" Song Ningran, her pretty face slightly red, corrected him, a touch embarrassed. After all, her parents were right there.
However, judging by the expressions on Song Hua Jun's and Chen Li's faces, it was clear they hadn't misinterpreted the situation. Both seemed somewhat worried, looking at Qin Heng and Song Ningran as if wanting to speak but hesitating.
"If she awakens her bloodline power, won't it harm Ran Ran's body?" Chen Li asked, concerned. Having just awakened her own bloodline power, she knew full well how potent and wild it was.
It seemed impossible that an ordinary person could suddenly wield such vast power without any repercussions. She wasn't worried for herself, but she was terribly worried for Song Ningran.
"Mom, don't worry, Qin Heng will surely prevent that," Song Ningran said with a gentle smile, her trust in Qin Heng absolute. She then let out a sigh, adding, "Besides, whether I even have a special bloodline is still very uncertain."
"Ran Ran, you must be careful. Young Master Qin, there is something I need to mention," Song Hua Jun suddenly spoke up, addressing Qin Heng, "Actually, our ancestors in the Songs also had some extraordinary legends.
"They say that an ancestor of ours from hundreds of years ago had the power to move mountains and part rivers. I used to think it was just a Myth, but now that I think about it, perhaps it's similar to Chen Li's situation?"
"Really??" Song Ningran exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this. "Dad, are you saying that your ancestors might have also passed down some sort of special bloodline?"
"It's just a guess," Song Hua Jun said, slightly embarrassed, as making such claims could seem like an attempt to aggrandize oneself without merit.
"I will keep that in mind," Qin Heng nodded. "Possessing one bloodline, or a mixture of two, can lead to vastly different outcomes. It indeed requires caution.
"Of course, I will carefully monitor Ran Ran's condition and won't trigger all her bloodline powers at once. That could damage her body, and she would miss the process of gradually mastering her new strength, which wouldn't be good."
Song Ningran looked at Qin Heng. "So you mean you'll unlock my bloodline power bit by bit, step by step? Assuming I actually have such bloodline powers."
"I will open the source of your bloodline power, drawing out only a sliver as a primer. How you adapt to it and grow stronger will depend on your own efforts," Qin Heng said, his expression serious.
"If you truly want to become stronger, this is the best way. Even though it's much harder and the process is much longer, the strength gained this way will truly be your own."
"Yes! I understand!" Song Ningran nodded with great seriousness. "Then let's start now, in my room. I will become stronger and possess great power!"
"You will," Qin Heng said with a smile.
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Silence hung heavy over the Lis in Yu State.
All those present lowered their heads, clenching their fists tightly and grinding their teeth, their faces contorted with extreme anger.
This was because, just ten minutes ago, Li Yan, the third son of the Lis, and his men had actually returned home by helicopter, already critically injured. His entire body was charred, and an arm had even been blown off, as if he had suffered a violent explosion.
"Damn it! Damn it!" Li Min, the second son of the Lis, was livid. He had always been close with Li Yan, often drinking and womanizing together. "That little beast is in Lin Xia Village, isn't he? I'll take people to flatten Lin Xia Village right now!
"Motherfucker! How dare they make a move against my younger brother in Yu State! They're really tired of living! This is also contempt for the Lis; they clearly don't take our family seriously! They're seeking death!"
"Right! Let's flatten Lin Xia Village!"
"A mere small village dares to harm a member of the Lis and leaves Third Son in such a state!"
"Second Son, take us to wipe them out! Avenge Third Son!"
The Lis were outraged. Whether from the Legitimate Line or the side branches, even the security personnel and Servants—everyone started shouting as if the people of Lin Xia Village had annihilated their entire families.
They were venting the boundless anger that had nowhere else to go.
"Second Brother, you're being too reckless," Li Cheng stepped forward. He was the eldest son of the Legitimate Line of the Lis and the future Family Head. In his thirties, he wore a long robe and glasses, appearing refined and cultured.
"Big Brother, we've been humiliated to our core! Are we supposed to just let it slide?" Li Min retorted, deeply dissatisfied. "If we let that kid go just like that, what dignity will the Lis have left in Yu State?!"
"Use your brain," Li Cheng glared at Li Min. "How many people did Third Brother take with him earlier?
"If you go now, your outcome won't be much better. After all, the people you've gathered here aren't capable of dealing with someone so terrifying!"
"Is he... is he really that terrifying?" Upon hearing this, Li Min shuddered. Even those around him, whose anger had previously been sky-high, grew timid. Their faces turned pale, and some began to panic.
"That's right," Li Cheng nodded affirmatively, then sneered. "However, that little beast offended the Lis, and he will have to die eventually. Father will return in a couple of days, and he'll bring a peak Half-Step Innate expert with him!"
"Hahaha! A peak Half-Step Innate! That means he's on the verge of breaking through the threshold to become truly Innate!" Li Min laughed, his confidence restored. "With such a Half-Step Innate here, no matter what level of strength that brat possesses, he's bound to die!"
The Lis were quite knowledgeable about the Martial Dao. They clearly understood what the Innate Realm and Innate Grandmasters signified—the pinnacle of human strength!
As for Saints? Those were just legends. Who has truly seen a Saint?
"That's right, Second Brother. Keep your composure. Wait for Father to return with that Half-Step Innate!" Li Cheng's face revealed a hint of a cold smile. "By then, it will be that little beast's time to die!"