"Bloodline link?"
Nalan Yanran was slightly stunned. She repeated the term inwardly, then looked at Ye Yun in confusion. "Boss Ye, what is a bloodline link?"
"A bloodline link is a method only available to those who possess the bloodline of an Ancient Divine Beast. Put simply, it is an exceptionally special method of linking your bloodline with that of a Spirit Beast."
"If my bloodline is linked with a Spirit Beast's, what benefits would I gain?" Nalan Yanran asked curiously.
"After establishing a bloodline link, you will gain all of the Spirit Beast's abilities."
Ye Yun explained calmly, "Take your Nine Nether Sparrow, for example. As long as you can establish a bloodline link with it, you can receive a boost from its power. At the same time, you will also be able to use the Nine Nether Sparrow clan's innate racial skill, the Nine Nether Underworld Fire."
The Nine Nether Sparrow was born in the Northern Abyss, its wings capable of blotting out mountains. Its Netherworld light could devour the sun and moon. Its racial skill, the Nine Nether Underworld Fire, possessed tremendous power—certainly no weaker than the so-called Heavenly Flames of the Dou Qi Continent.
"That amazing?"
Hearing the benefits of establishing a bloodline link, Nalan Yanran's eyes widened. This Spirit Beast actually possessed such an incredible ability.
"Then how do I form a bloodline link with the Nine Nether Sparrow?" Nalan Yanran asked again as she lovingly stroked the massive black egg in her arms.
"That will depend on you."
Ye Yun smiled as he explained, "Spirit Beasts are naturally proud and generally unwilling to form bloodline links with humans. Much less a high-level Spirit Beast like the Nine Nether Sparrow, which possesses the bloodline of an Ancient Divine Beast. Only if you earn its trust will it willingly form a bloodline link with you."
I see. Once it hatches, I'll have to treat it better, Nalan Yanran thought to herself.
"Forming a bloodline link with a Spirit Beast naturally brings many benefits, but I should remind you that it is not entirely without drawbacks."
Ye Yun suddenly recalled something and promptly warned her, "After the bloodline link is formed, your life will be directly connected to the Spirit Beast's. If either one of you dies, the other will die as well."
"Ah!"
Nalan Yanran was taken aback. "Isn't that a little too harsh?"
"No, it isn't harsh at all."
Ye Yun shook his head. "Humans can extend their lifespans through cultivation, but the Nine Nether Sparrow is a Spirit Beast and carries the bloodline of the Ancient Divine Beast Undying Bird. Its lifespan is incomparably long. When it comes to longevity, the Nine Nether Sparrow is definitely the one at a disadvantage."
At that point, Ye Yun suddenly remembered the Dragon Essence Nalan Yanran had obtained and changed his words. "Of course, if you consume the Dragon Essence and gain the power of immortality, then that may not necessarily be the case."
Nalan Yanran immediately understood and nodded slightly. "I see."
"All right, I've told you everything I needed to. Take your egg and leave. There's still one Jar left—whoever wants to open it, hurry up. I'm closing up." Watching Nalan Yanran open one extraordinary treasure after another had made Ye Yun itch with anticipation. He could hardly wait to shut the shop and open his own exclusive Jars.
"I'll do it! I'll do it!"
Hearing Ye Yun's words, Gu He immediately grew anxious. He hurried to the counter and readily took out one hundred thousand Gold Coins.
Ye Yun put away the Gold Coins, then took the last Jar from the wooden shelf and placed it on the counter.
Gu He looked at the Jar before him, anticipation flashing through his eyes.
He had been consumed with envy, jealousy, and resentment over the heaven-defying treasures Nalan Yanran had opened earlier.
Now, it was finally his turn to open a Jar.
I have to open a treasure stronger and more powerful than that girl Yanran's!
Gu He steeled himself, then struck the Jar with a forceful palm.
Crack!
With a crisp shattering sound, the Jar broke apart.
As dazzling rays of light flashed, the shattered Jar vanished.
Then, a miniature golden cauldron appeared on the counter.
"This is... an alchemical cauldron? But why is it so small?"
Looking at the little golden cauldron on the counter, Gu He's eyes filled with confusion. He reached out to pick it up, but his expression changed drastically.
Gu He discovered in utter astonishment that this tiny golden cauldron weighed as much as a thousand jin. Even with his Dou Wang strength, lifting it was extremely difficult.
Then, excitement appeared on Gu He's face.
This little cauldron was clearly extraordinary. It had to be some remarkable treasure.
Thinking of this, Gu He looked at Ye Yun expectantly and asked, "Boss Ye, what kind of treasure is this alchemical cauldron? Why is it so tiny?"
Hearing this, Ye Yun swept his gaze over the golden cauldron and instantly obtained all of its information.
Dragon Soul Cauldron: An alchemical cauldron from [Battle Through the Heavens], ranked fourth on the Heavenly Cauldron Ranking. It provided great assistance in alchemy.
It actually came from [Battle Through the Heavens]?
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