CHAPTER 681: 681 LEFT SOMETHING FOR YOU!

"Could she really be the owner of the Star Pendant?"

Looking at Yun Changtian’s expression, Yun Xiao’s heart grew increasingly shocked, yet at this moment, he did not reveal the deepest connection between himself and Shen Xingmou.

Perhaps in the depths of Yun Xiao’s heart, he was already deeply infatuated with Shen Xingmou and did not want to resign himself to the so-called prophecy of "When stars and moon share the sky, a blood calamity descends."

Or perhaps in the presence of this foster father, Yun Xiao found it difficult to speak, because judging by his attitude, if the truth were revealed, it would likely lead to great trouble.

"It seems that Star-picking Tower indeed has some abilities, to have known that you are the owner of the Blood Moon Jade!"

After his sigh, Yun Changtian then said such a thing, followed by a note of relief: "Fortunately, you will soon leave the Boundary Tower and head to the Tenglong Continent. With the vast expanse of the continent, it would not be easy for them to find you."

Hearing Yun Changtian’s words, Yun Xiao couldn’t help but wryly smile to himself, thinking that other strong figures from Star-picking Tower might indeed have difficulty finding him, but Shen Xingmou seemed to possess some kind of sensing ability, finding him quite effortlessly.

And at the thought, Yun Xiao was not so disheartened or worried; instead, he felt some anticipation, because since parting at Yurong Mountain, he really did not know when he would be able to see the person who occupied his heart again.

Sigh...

After speaking these few sentences, Yun Changtian’s figure slightly shook again, becoming a few shades more ethereal, confirming what he had said, that this avatar projection could indeed not last much longer.

"Xiao’er, I have a vague feeling that although I’ve sent the Blood Moon Jade to the Hidden Dragon Continent, the inevitable ’When stars and moon share the sky, blood calamity descends’ prophecy will one day befall us, and when that time comes, I fear..."

Yun Changtian said up to here, lovingly glanced at Yun Xiao with his ethereal eyes, and then continued, "Alas, I don’t know whether this matter will be a blessing or a curse for you."

In response to Yun Changtian’s words, Yun Xiao deeply agreed. Although the Blood Moon Jade transformed him from a waste into a genius, even the strongest in the Hidden Dragon Continent, it was also the cause for Shang Family’s destruction and his mother and sisters’ separation; it was truly hard to say if it was a fortune or a disaster.

"Xiao’er, I am about to leave; can you still not call me father?"

Sensing his own figure becoming increasingly insubstantial, Yun Changtian knew he had no more time for other matters, and finally gazed at Yun Xiao and sighed, his eyes filled with a hint of hope.

"Hmph, if you want me to utter those two words, it’s not impossible!"

Yun Xiao also seemed to realize something and after a cold snort, he spoke words that caused Yun Changtian to become ecstatic, his face filled with even greater anticipation.

"When you rescue mother, that will be the day you and I recognize our father-son relationship!"

Yun Xiao did not drag his feet; his mother’s disappearance was the biggest thorn in his heart, and all of it was supposedly brought about by this foster father.

Whether it was their initial suffering at the hands of the Shang Family or the subsequent tragic annihilation of the Shang Family, it was all related to Yun Changtian bringing the Blood Moon Jade to the Hidden Dragon Continent.

Even though years had passed since these events, Yun Xiao knew that this father had great abilities, but as long as his mother remained unrescued, he could not possibly forgive his own father.

"You brat, do you even need to say that? Just wait!"

Seeing Yun Xiao still unwillingly to call him father, Yun Changtian was helpless, but he still cared deeply for Shang Li. Even if Yun Xiao did not mention it, he would act, it just needed some time.

"Child, I’ve left something here for you, take good care of it. I hope that in the not-too-distant future, you and I, father and son, will have the chance to meet again!"

Knowing the end was near, Yun Changtian’s figure flickered, and then only some of his voice lingered in the air, leaving Yun Xiao feeling somewhat melancholic.

Since he could remember, Yun Xiao had never seen his own father, living solely with his mother and sisters until sudden calamity struck. From that moment on, he harbored complaints against his foster father.

Yet today’s meeting, Yun Changtian’s demeanor and character had changed Yun Xiao’s attitude a little, which could have been due to personal charisma or perhaps the kinship of father and son blood ties.

Yun Xiao had never imagined that his first meeting with his father would be under these circumstances, with Yun Changtian appearing in haste and disappearing just as quickly. In fact, he still had many questions to ask.

Such as Yun Changtian’s identity at Moon God Palace? How did he meet his mother back then? Where is he now? Could he save his mother? How to go about the rescue?

What a pity that all this remained unanswered, as Yun Changtian was merely an avatar projection, disappearing before the questions could be asked, leaving the resolution for the next father-son encounter, as the one disappearing had said.

After a long spell of melancholy, Yun Xiao straightened up, his face suddenly hardened, and he muttered, "Whatever, once I achieve a certain level of strength, I will rescue mother myself!"

With the temperament of someone who has lived two lifetimes, Yun Xiao quickly adjusted his state of mind, because he knew very well that the affairs of the Li Yuan Realm, a plane higher than the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, were not within his current reach.

A young genius of Star-picking Tower like Shen Xingmou could corner him with no way to heaven and no door to earth, so Yun Xiao had reason to believe that even Emperor Canglong, the first among the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, would probably be snuffed out with a flick of a finger in the presence of those Star-picking Tower bigwigs.

Yun Xiao’s first and foremost task right now was to get through the Boundary Tower and reach Tenglong Continent. By relying on the more pure Heaven and Earth Energy there than on Hidden Dragon Continent, he intended to break through to the Earth Rank Realm first.

The concept that food must be eaten one bite at a time, and roads must be walked step by step, was something Yun Xiao understood very well. Besides, the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud from his past life still had some old scores that awaited his resolution.

"He said he left something for me, but what could it be?"

After composing himself, Yun Xiao looked around and realized that the second floor of the attic was plain to see. Aside from some tables, chairs, and books, there really was nothing else.

"Was he lying to me?"

Yun Xiao felt an inner flush of anger and wondered if what the guy left for him was just this attic. But since the attic couldn’t be broken or removed from the Boundary Tower, what use could it have?

"Hmm?"

Just as Yun Xiao was feeling frustrated, the bloodline within the depths of his body suddenly throbbed violently. His gaze then swiftly shifted to a certain spot.

It looked empty at a glance, but when Yun Xiao concentrated his Power of Soul to sense the area more carefully, he discovered something unusual.

"Something’s odd!"

Muttering to himself, Yun Xiao made his way toward that spot with big strides, and the strange feeling in his heart grew stronger. It was as if something in that place was subtly reacting with something deep within his bloodline.

"What on earth could it be?"

No matter how hard Yun Xiao strained his eyes, aside from sensing a different energy, he could neither see nor touch anything in that spot, which was driving him quite mad.

"Since it can react with my bloodline, let’s try with Essence Blood!"

As Yun Xiao muttered to himself, the next moment he extended his right hand’s index finger, and with a thought, a drop of crimson blood appeared on the tip of his finger.

Whoosh... Whoosh...

When Yun Xiao’s drop of Essence Blood emerged from his body, the air before him suddenly seemed drawn to the blood, swarming around it, even producing a faint whistling sound.

"It really works!"

Seeing this, Yun Xiao couldn’t help feeling both shocked and delighted. It seemed that the object truly was related to his bloodline. As time passed, a huge sphere of blood containing violent energy appeared before him.

"This energy..."

Sensing the energy fluctuation of the huge blood sphere before him, Yun Xiao instantly grasped some truths. This must be a special type of energy stored by Yun Changtian through extraordinary means.

If any other Meridian Qi Cultivator stumbled upon it, even those from Tenglong Continent or powerful figures of Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, they would have no chance of discovering this force.

Because this force required Yun Xiao’s bloodline in order to manifest – it was like a very secure and unusual type of password lock that only Yun Xiao could unlock.

Yun Xiao even had a feeling that even if others could discover and activate this force, they likely couldn’t absorb it. Leaving aside the bloodline connection, any other Peak of Spirit Vein Realm Cultivator who dared to absorb it would likely explode and die instantly.

Yet for others what might be akin to Pigeon Bone Poison, Yun Xiao didn’t hesitate at all and directly placed his right index finger into the blood-red sphere.

Boom!

A surge of overwhelming energy spread out. Yun Xiao only felt a tremor through his entire body, as if a vast and turbulent power was suddenly flooding into him, threatening to burst his flesh apart.

Yun Xiao knew that it was this special energy entering his body. Had it not been for his Physical Strength comparable to a Seventh Rank Low Level Vein Demon, he probably couldn’t have withstood it from the start.

It seemed that Yun Changtian had deliberately calibrated the energy, knowing the current limits of Yun Xiao’s Physical Strength and Meridian Qi Cultivation, controlling the energy to a level that allowed Yun Xiao to absorb it perfectly.

"Huh? The little guy didn’t try to snatch it this time?"

Despite the pain, Yun Xiao noticed something odd – the Golden Snake Worm, which was always extremely covetous of any exotic energy, was strangely quiet this time.

Yun Xiao didn’t know if the ambience inside the attic was cutting off the Golden Snake Worm or if it knew it couldn’t absorb such special Bloodline Power. In any case, Yun Xiao absorbed all of this special force without any surprises this time.

But while Yun Xiao was absorbing this Bloodline Power, hoping to achieve a breakthrough, a matter closely related to him was unfolding in the distant Li Yuan Realm’s Star-picking Tower. Unfortunately, he was oblivious to it.