Bloodline

Passing through the corridor, Charles saw many strange and bizarre things.

The corpses of unknown creatures, covered in scales and claws.

Fierce-looking specimens that were nothing more than a single head.

Organs soaked in liquid, still faintly wriggling.

This place was practically a mad researcher's base.

Upon entering the room, Loran gestured for Charles to sit.

She said, "What a coincidence. I only gave you a course card the day before yesterday, and you came so soon!"

Charles hurriedly said, "Professor Loran, when I first attended the free public class, I heard you mention Abyssal Grimoire Studies, and I became very interested in it!"

Loran nodded after hearing this. "Not bad!"

"You have a good eye!"

"Wizards can study many subjects, but in the early stages, the one that helps oneself the most is Abyssal Grimoire Studies!"

"I called you here this time because I noticed that you seem to carry the aura of a Demonic Beast. Did you know that?"

Of course Charles knew. He had bought Delis's Succubus Bloodline from Wuduo.

Besides that, during the examination before entering Isata, the test sheet given to him by that wizard had also indicated that he possessed a faint Demonic Beast bloodline.

Charles had no intention of hiding it. "Yes, Professor Loran. When I entered Isata, the wizard conducting the examination also said that I had a thin Demonic Beast bloodline."

Upon hearing that, Loran immediately took out a crystal ball.

"Come, let me examine you!"

Without hesitation, Charles took out a small dagger and sliced open his palm.

His blood was absorbed by the crystal ball.

After waiting for the crystal ball to absorb enough blood, Loran began casting witchcraft to analyze it.

After quite a while, she finally set down the crystal ball and tossed it aside.

Loran's movements were light and graceful, full of charm.

Basically, there was no one ugly in Isata. Even ordinary wizard apprentices were above the baseline in looks.

At that point, a person's strength and bearing became especially important in distinguishing their appearance.

Loran chuckled. "Charles, you're quite lucky. Your ancestors were lucky too!"

"In your bloodline, I found a faint demon bloodline. As for which kind, it is too thin to identify at present."

"But this is already greatly beneficial for your cultivation of Abyssal Grimoire Studies."

"If you're willing to let me draw a little more blood and examine your organs while I'm at it, perhaps I can figure it out."

"How about it? Shall I examine you?"

Loran's voice was brimming with seduction, but her words sent a chill down one's spine.

Charles shook his head repeatedly. "No, no, Professor. This is already quite good enough!"

Hearing that, Loran said with some regret, "Fine. Since you don't want it, don't regret it later."

Charles asked, "Professor Loran, I'd like to know what benefits this demon bloodline has for cultivating Abyssal Grimoire Studies."

Loran lazily stretched her body before continuing, "To know the benefits, you first need to understand what the Abyssal Grimoire is."

"The Abyssal Grimoire comes from a legacy left behind by an eighth-ring great wizard. It was based on the Bottomless Abyss and the demons living within it."

"The Bottomless Abyss is one of the most terrifying places in the multiverse. You will gradually learn the specifics later."

"By studying the Abyssal Grimoire, you will gain several benefits. First, improved bloodline modification. Second, summoning and controlling demons. Third, easier planar travel. Fourth, learning abyssal witchcraft."

"You already have an advantage in bloodline modification. Compared with the frail human body, demons' bodies and bloodlines are innately endowed with stronger talent for sensing magical power. Integrating demon bloodlines does have drawbacks, but it will speed up your cultivation, strengthen your body, and may even grant you various witchcraft-like abilities."

"Compared to others, you will find it easier to achieve results on this path."

Charles asked, "Professor, why do you say that?"

Loran said, "Bloodline modification greatly strengthens wizards, but it is also dangerous, especially for apprentices."

"Modifying one's bloodline has a high failure rate and mortality rate. There are also many methods, such as using witchcraft to seize bloodlines, or obtaining bloodlines through reproduction."

"When witchcraft is used to seize a bloodline, the bloodline purity will be relatively high. But if the body's rejection is severe, it will fail, and may even result in death."

"As for you, you clearly obtained your bloodline through reproduction. Although your demon bloodline is thin, it is relatively stable."

"Judging from your current condition, you do not have bloodline disease. That is a major advantage, as it means your bloodline will be very stable."

"When you study the Abyssal Grimoire in the future, you can continuously strengthen this part of your bloodline, increasing the proportion of demon bloodline within your body."

"That is why I said that drawing more of your blood and studying your organs to determine your bloodline would be beneficial to you."

After hearing this, Charles still shook his head repeatedly.

He did not need blood drawn or his organs studied to know that he possessed a Succubus Bloodline.

Loran was somewhat regretful, but she continued, "Continuing to purify your bloodline will be of great help to your future cultivation."

"The speed at which you accumulate magical power will increase, your physical strength will grow stronger, you may awaken witchcraft-like abilities, and when you summon demons to fight, you will be able to summon stronger demons."

Charles's heart trembled. He thought of old Charles, who had been drained dry by Delis.

So he asked, "Professor, didn't you say demons are dangerous? Won't summoning demons lead to backlash?"

Loran smiled. "Theoretically, it will not. As long as there is no problem with the contract signed before the summoning, there will be no issue."

"But it is still too early for you to consider that. With your magical power, at most you can summon a demon worm right now. It is useless."

"Also, abyssal witchcraft learned through the Abyssal Grimoire has stronger destructive power and corruption effects than ordinary witchcraft."

Loran said, "You possess a bloodline and are studying the Abyssal Grimoire. You've truly picked up a huge bargain!"

"Study hard from now on. Learn under me for a few more years, and if you perform well, perhaps I might even accept you as my true student!"

Loran began skillfully painting a pie in the sky. As for whether she would truly accept Charles as her student in the future, even she could not say for sure.

Naturally, Charles did not take that pie in the sky too seriously, though he still looked excited. "Professor Loran, I will definitely study hard!"

"Mm, go back!"

Charles left Loran's laboratory. Compared with when he entered, he noticed far more things as he departed.

The entire laboratory was filled with strange experimental instruments, while more than a dozen apprentices in gray wizard robes bustled about without pause.

When will I have a laboratory like this too?