Yang Fei stood at the villa entrance, a sense of confusion filling his mind.
What could have made Ling Feng so solemn, and why did he insist on involving Ling Yan?
Despite his myriad questions, Yang Fei dared not pry.
Inside the basement.
Ling Yan stared coldly at the jade bottle in Ling Feng's hand.
"Is this the Sacred Dragon Bloodline, one of the Four Great Dragon Blood Inheritances you mentioned?"
"Yes, the Golden Sacred Dragon Bloodline. I only need one drop to begin the fusion. However, the fusion is perilous. If anything untoward happens to me, I hope you, Elder Brother, will consider carefully before using it!"
Ling Feng's expression was exceedingly grave, his words carrying a distinct warning.
Ling Yan gasped, "Xiao Feng, why not reconsider? You are already strong enough to handle current troubles. And those matters you spoke of haven't happened, and may never happen! It's better to be safe."
Ling Feng, however, offered a wry smile and shook his head. "Forewarned is forearmed. This is something I must do. I'm not simply pursuing power; I'm pursuing stability, for everyone around me to be stable with me!"
With that declaration, Ling Yan found himself unable to persuade him further.
"Alright, I believe you will be fine!"
"Mm, if something happens to me, everything will be entrusted to you, Elder Brother. The success rate of fusing the first bloodline is generally thirty percent. If I fail, your success rate will increase to sixty percent!" Ling Feng's face was full of smiles.
Ling Yan playfully chided, "You rascal, stop talking nonsense. You'll be fine!"
Ling Feng's smile also faded.
Then, he poured the blood, resembling liquid gold, into his mouth. Although he had said one drop was enough, Ling Feng swallowed a mouthful.
According to records, the more of this substance one consumed, the more difficult the fusion would be. However, this was accumulated essence blood from the Dragon Immortal Master, and the more he fused, the stronger Ling Feng's power would become.
Ling Feng was not an excessively greedy person, but he was one who relished challenges!
Soon, a warm current coursed through his body.
This was entirely different from the power of the Blood Burner Flame. The power of the Sacred Dragon Blood had no outward manifestation.
It would only make one's body stronger, invigorate the blood and qi, and greatly enhance regenerative abilities. As long as the injury was not fatal, it could be quickly healed!
All of this was clearly documented. Furthermore, inheritors of the Sacred Dragon Blood possessed long lifespans.
Just like the Dragon Immortal Master, who had lived for nearly three hundred years.
Although he appeared very old, that might not have been his true appearance; it was merely a means to conceal his identity!
From the power contained within the Sacred Dragon Blood in the jade bottle, Ling Feng could discern that the Dragon Immortal Master's true strength was indeed formidable.
As the warm current circulated within him, Ling Feng felt a sense of comfort.
Ling Yan, on the other hand, was extremely tense, staring intently at any subtle change in Ling Feng's body, not daring to utter a sound.
However, this state of comfort only lasted for five seconds!
Ling Feng suddenly felt his bloodline expanding, the warm current becoming rapid, followed by the sound of bones cracking.
The Blood Flame power within him, the Blood Burner Flame, began to burn fiercely, as if trying to incinerate the fused Sacred Dragon Blood.
This was a manifestation of resistance.
The two bloodline powers had begun to clash.
"Xiao Feng, how are you?!"
Ling Yan had naturally heard the sound of Ling Feng's bones cracking and saw his body seemingly twisting and deforming.
All of this appeared truly terrifying.
Therefore, Ling Yan was extremely worried!
"I can still hold on!"
Ling Feng looked up and forced a smile at Ling Yan, unaware of how ferocious his current smile was!
Seeing this, Ling Yan suddenly became much more alert. He quickly retreated, remaining silent. At this moment, Ling Feng absolutely could not afford any distraction.
He couldn't help, but he definitely couldn't be a hindrance!
This was what a true elder brother was!
Ling Feng, following the records, forcibly suppressed the Blood Burner Flame, allowing the power of the Sacred Dragon Blood to roam freely within his body.
His bones and muscles all cracked, and even his skin began to bleed.
His pores opened, and blood-colored flames occasionally emerged, but golden blood also dripped out.
This scene was incredibly bizarre.
Ling Yan sensed the terrifying intensity of the power surrounding Ling Feng and instinctively retreated several steps.
Then, he watched as the flames around Ling Feng gradually turned into a fiery gold.
The wounds from his cracked skin also began to heal.
In fact, scabs formed in an instant.
The deformed bones in his arm quickly reset, as if everything had returned to normal!
Ling Yan was finally completely relieved, "It seems it was successful!"
The ferocious smile on Ling Feng's face vanished, replaced by one of profound peace.
The power within his body was gradually absorbed by him.
He felt his blood and qi become several times more robust. Even his innate Gu worm underwent a transformation, its power growing stronger. The Gu worms around him were now full of vitality and breeding at an extremely rapid pace.
The power earlier had been too violent. Ling Feng had initially thought these little creatures would all perish.
But now, it seemed they, like him, had endured.
Their strength had now greatly increased, which also significantly boosted Ling Feng's power.
Indeed, as recorded, the Dragon Immortal Master's bloodline power was already very strong, and his own strength was also considerable. The essence blood he condensed, upon being fused by Ling Feng, resulted in a multiplicative increase in Ling Feng's strength!
"Xiao Feng, you're awake? Heh heh, are you alright now?" After an unknown period of time, Ling Feng opened his eyes to see Ling Yan looking at him with concern.
A natural smile appeared on Ling Feng's face, "Elder Brother, it seems my luck was good. The fusion was successful!"
"That's good! That's good! Xiao Ran is already out of school, and the younger siblings are also back. They were looking for us earlier and were stopped by Yang Fei. If you're alright, change your clothes and come up!"
Seeing that Ling Feng was perfectly fine, Ling Yan was finally completely relieved.
However, when Ling Feng heard Ling Yan mention "the younger siblings," his old face flushed slightly.
"Alright, I'll change my clothes!"
After changing, when Ling Feng walked out of the basement, he realized the sky had already darkened.
He had learned a lesson. Next time he fused a bloodline, he needed to choose his timing better. Every fusion was incredibly difficult.
It would inevitably consume more time.
"Ling Feng, Elder Brother Ling Yan, where did you go? Xiao Ran has been looking for you!" Tang Ru exclaimed as soon as she saw the two of them appear.
"Heh heh, I was discussing some matters with Xiao Feng downstairs. Xiao Ran, come to Daddy!"
Ling Yan went directly to hug his child.
Ling Feng was then immediately locked in the gaze of several girls.
"I just had something to attend to and would be away for a while. I was just explaining some family matters to Elder Brother," Ling Feng offered a casual explanation.
"Going out? Where are you going? For how long? With whom?"
Before anyone else could speak, Tang Ru began her interrogation.