A Birth Born of Schemes
Almost instantly, Mrs. Min seemed to realize something and suddenly began to retch on the ground.
Young Master Min felt sorry for his beloved wife and hurriedly stepped forward to pat her back, but his expression was just as extremely unpleasant as his own father's.
They weren't fools; they knew that the dead city lord wouldn't have given away dragon blood for no reason. There must be some conspiracy behind it.
But the thought that the man had died not long after made them feel a little better.
"Although I've heard many rumors that the Hidden Nether Realm was once a place for slaying dragons, I was still quite shocked to suddenly have it confirmed." The Household Head Min subconsciously touched the beaded string on his wrist, which he had obtained from a Buddhist monk. "So this dragon blood came from my daughter-in-law and passed to my grandson? But why is my daughter-in-law unharmed? I've never heard of any of her ancestors being Curse."
Jiang Zhuoxue said, "Dragon blood has extraordinary effects. For ordinary people, as long as they don't activate it, it will only temporarily remain in their bodies, making them slightly healthier and longer-lived than average. However, if a person possesses dragon blood and has exceptional Root Bone, and slowly absorbs its effects, the dragon blood will begin to fuse with their bloodline. The red markings on the young master's body are the result of the fusion and struggle between the two bloodlines."
When facing the Min Household, Jiang Zhuoxue explained in more detail, since not everyone is like Sang Ying, who can understand everything she says.
Upon hearing that their child was afflicted with a so-called Curse, not because of bad luck, but because of his exceptional talent and extraordinary Root Bone, the Min Household was momentarily at a loss for whether to laugh or cry.
After feeling Sang Ying quietly reach out and grasp her hand, Jiang Zhuoxue suppressed the urge to curl her lips into a smile and continued to explain to the others, "But because dragon blood is no ordinary substance, the fusion process is extremely dangerous. Once someone cannot withstand the pure power within the dragon blood, their meridians will instantly burst open. This is why those afflicted by the 'Curse' often die a gruesome death."
Hearing this, the Min Household sighed again.
Having been calmed down, Madam Min hurriedly asked, "Does that noble person have a way to remove the dragon blood from my son's body?"
"Dragon blood is no ordinary substance. If it could be fused with the young master, the benefits it would bring him would be countless. Are you all sure you want to separate it?" Jiang Zhuoxue asked, raising an eyebrow.
The Household Head Min sighed, his expression a mixture of relief and regret. "Separate him, separate him! I don't know what Renjie will be like after fusing with the dragon's blood, but I've already seen him suffer for so many years because of it. Our Min Household doesn't need him to achieve anything remarkable, we just want him to live a healthy life. Besides, fusing with dragon's blood is incredibly difficult. If something goes wrong again, I'm afraid Renjie won't have such good luck again."
Jiang Zhuoxue was surprised that the Min Household would give up the benefits they had already gained so easily, but she noticed that all three people present had expressions of agreement on their faces.
Jiang Zhuoxue pursed her lips, then grabbed Sang Ying's hand and forcefully inserted it between her fingers, wanting to intertwine them.
"Alright, then I'll grant your wish. However, extracting the dragon blood is no small matter and requires some preparation. Moreover, after it's done, I want the two pieces of black jade from your Min Household, and I also want to take the dragon blood from your grandson." Jiang Zhuoxue stated her conditions to the Household Head Min.
There was no reason for the Household Head Min to refuse, so he immediately nodded in agreement, as if afraid that Jiang Zhuoxue would change her mind. "Let alone two pieces of black jade, I wouldn't say a word even if it were half of the Min family's wealth!"
"No need for further words, I only want that black jade."
After making a few simple requests, Jiang Zhuoxue was about to leave with Sang Ying. The restrictions he placed on Min Renjie would allow him to live comfortably for five days, but to be on the safe side, Jiang Zhuoxue still arranged with the Min Household to come back in two days to extract the dragon blood.
Because Min Renjie's health is currently too poor, taking action at this time might cause him some harm.
Upon learning of this, the Household Head Min quickly said, "Rest assured, Your Excellency, we will certainly provide Renjie with proper nourishment over the next two days so that he can successfully weather this separation!"
Seeing that they understood their meaning, Jiang Zhuoxue and Sang Ying took their leave.
Shopkeeper Zhao had already returned to the inn. The Min Household wanted to keep them at the manor, but Sang Ying and her companion refused after some thought.
The Min family is a complex place, and if something happens, it will likely cause a stir. It would be better to go back to the inn; there are few guests there, and no high walls or large courtyards. If danger arises, it will be easy to escape.
On the way back to the inn, Jiang Zhuoxue held onto Sang Ying's hand tightly and refused to let go, while Sang Ying seemed oblivious and let the other hold her hand.
She glanced at the young man beside her, a rare gentle smile appearing on her face, "You seemed a little too gentle with that child today, and your attitude towards the rest of the Min Household was also much better than usual."
"Really?" Jiang Zhuoxue tilted her head and raised an eyebrow at her.
Sang Ying looked at him without saying a word, and Jiang Zhuoxue quickly chuckled and gave in.
"You're quite perceptive. I thought what I did wasn't very obvious." He smiled helplessly. "I was just looking at Min Renjie and it reminded me of myself."
A look of dejection appeared on his face, an expression Sang Ying had never seen before.
"You probably haven't heard me say this before, but although I am a hybrid of a black dragon and a witch, my birth was not due to their love. I am the product of their mutual scheming." Jiang Zhuoxue spoke slowly, revealing her past.
"Although I don't know how you obtained the Dragon Abyss Sword, you should know about the Gods and Devils Battlefield that our Dragon Race has guarded for generations, right?"
Upon hearing this question, Sang Ying nodded. What she didn't say was that she not only knew, but had also spent many years fighting in the Gods and Devils Battlefield, although that was only in an illusion.
Jiang Zhuoxue continued, "My mother was a female demon who escaped from the Gods and Devils Battlefield. She was a born demon, and her status among Devil Race was extraordinary. She could transform into human form from birth. Her purpose in escaping the Gods and Devils Battlefield was to find a suitable Dragon Race, to have a child with both Dragon Race and Devil Race blood, and to use this child to overthrow the Gods and Devils Battlefield."
Sang Ying's eyes widened instantly. She turned her head to look at him, but Jiang Zhuoxue's expression was as cold and calm as his tone.
"At that time, my father's Black Dragon Clan was punished for a grave mistake in the past, and was forbidden to leave the Gods and Devils Battlefield for eternity. Even though he was the young master of the Black Dragon Clan, he could only be trapped and die in that desolate and uninhabited land. Just when he felt resentful and indignant, my mother appeared."
The two fell in love smoothly and had children, but...
"What my mother didn't know was that my father had already discovered her true identity the moment she got close to him. The two of them were simply using each other."