CHAPTER 379: CHAPTER 361: DIVINE BLOODLINE

Shi Nian casually said, "It’s not much use, just keep it as a toy. Just don’t play it to death."

Qing Yi heard this and indeed picked up the clump from the ground, squeezing it round then flat in her hand.

The system could only scream in its heart for her to stop, but when it tried to cry out, Shi Nian had tossed it into the air, sending it spinning, unable to utter a word.

Shi Nian calmly shifted her gaze away.

This system had been nearly trained well enough; she would discuss the next steps once Qing Yi was done playing.

For now, she still had to address Lin Lei’s issue.

Seeing Shi Nian look over, Lin Lei said nervously, "Sister, I... I don’t know what has crawled into my body. My bloodline has merged with it, and it seems to have undergone some bizarre changes."

Lin Lei himself wasn’t sure if this was good or bad; he only felt like he had endless strength throughout his body.

"Xiao Tong, conduct an advanced scan on Lin Lei," Shi Nian instructed.

Xiao Tong’s crisp voice rang out, "An advanced scan costs 1000 top-grade Immortal Crystals, but seeing as we’re well-acquainted, I’ll give you a discount and charge only 998."

"You really know how to make money!" Shi Nian gritted her teeth.

But the money still had to be spent.

"Go ahead with the scan!" Shi Nian said, clearly in pain.

Ding-dong.

Shi Nian’s money decreased.

Xiao Tong’s money increased.

Xiao Tong started the scan, delighted.

The advanced scan took quite a while; as Shi Nian waited, she felt pained by the loss of her wealth, her expression turning rather unsightly.

Lin Lei couldn’t help but watch with trepidation.

Just now, when Sister dealt with that system, she was calm and composed, at ease as if she was merely sweeping away dust and ash.

But with his turn... her expression became severe, making him frightened.

Could it be... there’s a serious problem with what’s inside him?

So serious that even Sister can’t solve it?

In just this short period, Lin Lei had already imagined his remaining days.

He gave a wry smile.

If it came to the worst, he would find a place far away to wait for death, so as not to cause others grief.

As Lin Lei thought about it, his eyes began to redden.

Enough is enough.

In his life, having met his seniors and sisters, he had already been very lucky; how could he ask for more?

Qing Yi also felt the change in the atmosphere.

She lost interest in playing with the lump of air, and came over, somewhat nervous.

Suddenly.

Shi Nian sighed.

Tears were about to fall from Lin Lei’s eyes.

He spoke in a hushed tone, "Sister, how long do I have left to live? Just tell me directly! I can take it."

For someone like him, to have stolen these few years was already a great fortune; he should be content.

But still, he couldn’t help feeling reluctant!

Tears streamed down Qing Yi’s face, "Sister, please, save Little Stone!"

Lin Lei also started to lose his composure, his eyes reddening as he said, "Big sis, don’t put Sister in a difficult position. She’s already done enough for us."

"But..." Qing Yi’s sorrow was overwhelming.

The two couldn’t help but break down and weep together.

Shi Nian, who had just finished reviewing the scan results, was like, "???"

No.

What are they doing?

Shi Nian couldn’t help but cough lightly twice.

Qing Yi and Lin Lei then let go of each other.

Lin Lei said firmly, "Sister, I can accept any outcome, just tell me directly."

Shi Nian said in a gentle voice, "Then I’ll just say it."

Qing Yi and Lin Lei held each other’s hands nervously, as if waiting for the final judgment.

"The thing that just entered your body is called Original Demonic Energy. All Demonic Qi comes from its evolution. Therefore, with this Original Demonic Energy, you need not fear Demonic Qi anymore. From now on, you can absorb Immortal Spirit Qi for cultivation, or Demonic Qi." Shi Nian explained.

Lin Lei did not feel joy, his complexion turned slightly pale: "Demonic... Demonic Qi?"

Even though he didn’t know what Original Demonic Energy was, just from Shi Nian’s description, he knew it was nothing good!

Being connected to the Demon Clan wasn’t any good either.

You see, Lin Lei’s father had long been in battle with the Demon Clan, accumulating glorious military exploits. Later, when he was framed, he was accused of colluding with the Demon Clan!

Whenever Lin Lei thought of the Demon Clan, he was filled with hatred, and now, the thought of having Demonic Qi in his body made him wish he could expel it right this moment.

"Don’t panic," Shi Nian said leisurely, "The Demon Clan originated from a top-tier Divine Artifact called the True Demon Bottle. The Original Demonic Energy is the first batch of Demonic Qi to be born from the True Demon Bottle, extremely rare. The Original Demonic Energy will subtly transform your body and refine your talent to its optimal state. Whether it’s cultivation or Cultivating Demons, your progress will be extremely rapid."

Lin Lei was somewhat bewildered: "Sister, is this actually a good thing?"

Shi Nian smiled, "It can be considered one. Additionally, you possess a Divine Bloodline, and this Demonic Qi has fused with it—currently evolving towards a higher level. You should be able to feel the terrifying energy contained within your bloodline. In the future, I will find a Secret Technique specialized for leveraging your bloodline for cultivation. Given your unique bloodline talent, your potential is immeasurable."

Shi Nian talked on and on about the benefits, with no downsides mentioned.

Moreover, a Divine Bloodline?

Lin Lei himself was oblivious to this, and he couldn’t help but look at Shi Nian with confusion.

Shi Nian herself felt somewhat sentimental, as Lin Lei’s origins were indeed quite mysterious.

She explained, "Thousands of years ago, there was turmoil in the Divine Realm, and Divine beings were slaughtered. Their blood spilled from the Divine Realm into the Immortal World. Most of the blood dissolved in the void between the two realms, and only a very small amount reached the Immortal World. Most of it fell to the ground and dissipated, and an even smaller fraction fell upon living creatures. Most living creatures couldn’t withstand the vast energy of the Divine blood, and the most likely outcome would be exploding to death, and among those, an even smaller number could bear this power and gain the Divine Bloodline. Your ancestors were such a one-in-a-billion lucky individual. This bloodline has been passed down to you—the concentration isn’t strong, but after all, it is the blood of the Divine, and still very powerful. That Feiyun was able to discover the uniqueness of your bloodline is testament to his insight."

Lin Lei’s lips trembled.

His bloodline was... a Divine Bloodline?

This... was something he didn’t even dare to think about!

Yet Shi Nian was even more sentimental than Lin Lei.

No wonder he is called a child of destiny!

That Original Demonic Energy and his Divine Bloodline actually had the same origin; their union had directly spurred a bloodline evolution.

But how could Demonic Qi and Divine blood share the same origin?

Shi Nian had her own conjectures, but she did not plan to share them with Lin Lei.

For them, knowing too much was not a good thing.

Qing Yi turned worry into joy: "Sister, does that mean Xiao Shitou won’t have any problems?"

Shi Nian indifferently said, "Before he cultivates to the Immortal Venerate Realm, there will be no problems, but rather significant benefits."

Immortal Venerable?

Both Qing Yi and Lin Lei were shocked.

That was an exalted existence within this world, a realm they wouldn’t even dare to dream of.

And yet sister spoke of it so casually.

Lin Lei didn’t believe he could cultivate to the Immortal Venerate Realm, but he still asked, "What if one cultivates to the Immortal Venerate Realm?"

Shi Nian smiled, "Then the person who gave you the Original Demonic Energy will be able to drain you dry through this strand of Demonic Qi."

Lin Lei involuntarily shivered.

Shi Nian casually took the lump of gas next to Qing Yi, "Your system is the same. Once you cultivate to the Supreme Realm, it would pop up and absorb all the results of your hard work. In the end, your years of diligent cultivation would just be making wedding clothes for others."

The system looked at Shi Nian shockingly.

It didn’t understand!

How did this woman know so much?

Both Qing Yi and Lin Lei looked at the lump of gas with hatred.

The system, not daring to speak, simply shrank away as if it had heard nothing.

Shi Nian wasn’t in a hurry to deal with it and indifferently stated, "That’s their plan, but things might not develop as they expect."