"This is really troublesome. I never expected the disturbance to let the entire Zero Realm know. If so, the Ghost Mound probably knows about it too, and he may come looking for trouble like Bodhi did... No matter who knows, I'll deal with them one by one when the time comes. As for the unknown lifeform in the Sunken Ghost Realm, I shouldn't tell anyone until I learn the truth. I have a vague feeling that this unknown creature has an important connection to me."
This trip to the Sunken Ghost Realm had consumed quite a bit of Zhang Chen's time and energy. Upon returning to the Crimson Capital, he moved directly into the top-class hotel arranged by Gu Chen. Without another word, he ate a lavish meal, lay down on the bed, and slept soundly through the night to restore his vitality and bring his mental state to its peak.
There were still two days until Blood Source's arrival. During that time, Zhang Chen showed no concern whatsoever, moving freely through the Crimson Capital. He also spoke with Tomie inside him several times, but they never mentioned the impending "blood fetus" transaction.
Two days later, the agreed-upon time with Blood Source arrived.
The Blood Realm seemed somewhat different from usual today. Its population had fallen to one-tenth of its usual number. Only a small number of core members and civilians remained living within the Blood Realm. The Bixun River had been completely cleared out as well. Its scarlet yet crystal-clear waters contained not the slightest impurity, and not a single creature moved within the sacred river.
At exactly nine in the morning, the blood clouds scattered freely across the skies of the Blood Realm suddenly gathered in one direction under the sweep of a strange gale. Within a short