Point Allocation as Easy as Drinking Water, the Xiahou Family's Secret
Inside the dormitory, it was so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard.
Dongfang Yueming sat cross-legged on the bed, and with a thought, brought up the system panel that was shimmering with a faint light.
[Cultivation Technique: Rising Sun Blood Nourishing Method (Yellow Grade) (0/2, Fifth Level)]
[Points:1,000,000,000,000]
"Two points are nothing, not even a drop in the ocean."
A faint smile appeared on Dongfang Yueming's lips.
"Point Allocation!"
[Ding! Consumed 2 points, "Rising Sun Blood Nourishing Method" upgraded to level six!]
"Buzz--!"
A warm current surged from his dantian, like the rising Rising Sun, and quickly flowed through his limbs and bones. The original owner's blood and qi, which had been somewhat sluggish due to cultivation, became incredibly smooth under the cleansing of this warm current, and even the strength of his physical body increased slightly.
"Continue!"
[Ding! 4 points consumed, seventh level!]
[Ding! 4 points consumed, eighth level!]
[Ding! 4 points consumed, Ninth level!]
"Boom!"
As the system notifications sounded continuously, the blood and qi within Dongfang Yueming's body began to surge and roar wildly, like boiling water!
"The final step..."
[Ding! Consumed 6 points, "Rising Sun Blood Nourishing Method" upgraded to Perfection!]
"Whoosh--!"
The moment the Perfection sound ended, Dongfang Yueming felt a muffled thud within his body, like a river bursting its banks!
He suddenly opened his eyes, and a faint red light seemed to flash deep in his pupils.
He clenched his fist, feeling the immense power he had gained compared to before.
"Full of vital energy and blood, as strong as an ox... Is this the state of [Lower-Tier Perfection: Abundant Qi and Blood]?"
Dongfang Yueming stood up and casually threw a punch, which produced a faint whooshing sound in the air.
"His strength has indeed increased several times over, but..."
He frowned slightly, sensing the vast but somewhat weak flow of qi and blood within his body.
"This level of Perfection is too weak."
"It seems that the upper limit of this Yellow Grade skill is restricting my performance."
He knew very well that even among those who reached the same level of Perfection, the final results would be vastly different due to differences in the quality of their cultivation techniques and their individual physical constitutions.
"The Lower-Tier Perfection is merely the foundation; the middle level of ' Qi and Blood Beacon Smoke ' is what truly makes one a genius."
"To reach a higher level, or even the legendary ' Top-Tier Perfection,' it is absolutely impossible to achieve anything with just this ' Rising Sun Blood Nourishing Method.'"
Dongfang Yueming went to the restroom, quickly rinsed off the grime, and her mind began to race.
"When new students enroll, Jinling Martial University provides them with two basic Blood Nourishing exercises free of charge, so that students with different physical conditions can choose one."
One of them is the "Rising Sun Blood Nourishing Method" that the original owner cultivated. It is moderate and peaceful, suitable for most people, and does not require high resources.
The other one is the "Pale Moon Blood Nourishing Method".
This technique takes an unconventional approach, requiring an extremely quiet environment to absorb Yin energy to refine one's Qi and blood. It also consumes a relatively higher amount of resources needed to nourish Qi and blood.
Therefore, the original owner chose the former without hesitation.
"But right now, the last thing I lack... is points!"
Dongfang Yueming unearthed the cultivation manual that had been shelved from the depths of the original owner's memories.
"System, enter the data!"
[Ding! You have learned the cultivation technique "Pale Moon Blood Nourishing Method" (Yellow Grade)!]
[Current skill level: (0/1, Not yet Entry)]
Looking at the newly appeared cultivation technique on the panel, a hint of anticipation flashed in Dongfang Yueming's eyes.
"I hope that practicing both techniques simultaneously will bring me some pleasant surprises."
Just as Dongfang Yueming was closing himself off to Point Allocation.
On a quiet, tree-lined path at Jinling Martial University.
Xiahou Ying was hiding behind a thick sycamore tree, her cool eyes filled with a hint of doubt as she stared intently at the familiar yet unfamiliar figure not far away.
That was Xiahou Zhang, who had just come out of Dongfang Yueming's dormitory.
"What's wrong with my brother lately?"
Xiahou Ying frowned.
The brother and sister had always had a good relationship, but ever since the brother returned from a mission in the "wilderness" outside the city a month ago, he has become gloomy and irritable.
Just now, he actually went out of his way to make threats over a mere Fifth Level of Blood Nourishing Realm cultivator? This is completely out of character for him!
"Could it be... something happened outside the city?"
Just as Xiahou Ying was making her own guesses, the special communicator in Xiahou Zhang's pocket suddenly started vibrating violently.
Xiahou Zhang's body stiffened abruptly.
Like a guilty thief, he quickly looked around to make sure no one was there before moving to a more secluded corner and pressing the answer button.
"... Father."
A deep, authoritative voice came from the other end of the communicator.
"Zhang'er, your actions are somewhat unnecessary."
The current head of the Xiahou Family is Xiahou Chen!
Upon hearing this voice, Xiahou Zhang's breathing became rapid, and a fine layer of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
At this moment, in the heavily guarded underground chamber of the Xiahou Family.
Xiahou Chen was sitting in a large chair made of the skeleton of an unknown creature. In front of him floated a virtual screen, displaying detailed information about Dongfang Yueming.
"Fifth Level of Blood Nourishing... an orphan... with no background whatsoever."
Xiahou Chen's withered fingers tapped lightly on the armrest.
"In the eyes of ordinary people, this might be considered a promising talent."
"But in our eyes... no, in the eyes of the ' Holy Clan,' these commoner martial artists with no foundation are nothing more than ants that can be stepped on at any time on the roadside."
Xiahou Chen's voice suddenly rose, like a demon's whisper, piercing the depths of Xiahou Zhang's soul.
"What have you been planning lately? Do you intend to destroy the centuries-old foundation of the Xiahou Family?!"
Xiahou Zhang trembled violently. He closed his eyes and clenched his fists in anguish.
yes.
From the moment he inadvertently stumbled upon his family's shocking secret.
He knew then that there was no turning back.
Either you go along with it and become part of the monster.
Or... be completely annihilated, along with your soul!
"... I see."
Xiahou Zhang slowly opened his eyes.
"I will... be back on time."
"Very good."
Xiahou Chen smiled with satisfaction.
"Then... Ying, she..." Xiahou Zhang hesitated for a moment, but still couldn't help asking.
"She is your sister, and also a member of the Xiahou Family."
Xiahou Chen's tone turned somewhat strange, "You should understand that."
"Beep--"
The communication was unilaterally cut off.
In the secret room.
Xiahou Chen looked at Dongfang Yueming's photo on the screen, a cruel sneer curling at the corner of his lips.
He extended his index finger, with its sharp nail, and drew a deep, blood-red "X" on the photograph.
"With this kind of qualification, there's no need to waste a precious 'conversion' slot."
"But..."
"It could serve as... 'blood offering'."