Chapter 3, Dragon Blood Warrior Family (Part 2)
Dragon Blood Needle
Hearing his father's sigh, Lin Lei, who had been tense for a long time, knew that the dragon blood warrior lineage within him had certainly not met the requirements, and tears streamed down his face.
Not only Lin Lei, but in fact, even Hogg himself was quite nervous
Does my father not believe me
Hog shook his head helplessly and said: "Every subsequent generation of clan leaders has wanted to retrieve the battle knife 'Slaughter.' However, this goal has eluded our descendants for six hundred years. After all, that battle knife 'Slaughter' was sold for one hundred eighty thousand gold coins. One hundred eighty thousand gold coins! Not only can we not possibly come up with that amount, but even if we could, others would not sell it to us."
Hog immediately picked up Lin Lei, and seeing the crying Lin Lei, Hog also felt a pang of heartache, after all, Lin Lei is only six and a half years old. He is still just a child
The disgrace of the ancient blood warrior family
What is the treasure of inheritance? Why have I not heard of it?
Hog looked at the rows of spirit tablets, a hint of longing in his eyes as he softly said, "My true goal is to retrieve the treasured legacy of the Baruch family."
Lin Lei opened his eyes wide to look—on the back of the highest spirit tablet, the characters were carved deeply and clearly. Within those ancient characters, which have a history of five thousand years, were narrated earth-shattering events!
Lin Lei felt a jolt in his heart: "Testing the bloodline concentration of the Dragon Blood Warriors? Testing mine?"
Sell the heirloom?
Hog smiled and said, Lin Lei nodded, then took a deep breath and nervously extended his right hand. The slightly trembling right hand also indicated that Lin Lei was indeed very anxious at that moment
The contemporary head of the Hogg family, of course, has high expectations as well. However, the entire family is currently in a very poor economic situation. Eighteen thousand gold coins? Even if they were to sell their ancestral home, it is unlikely they could gather such a substantial amount of wealth.
Hog nodded and said: "To become a Dragon Blood Warrior, the key factor is the concentration of the Dragon Blood Warrior bloodline within the body; the higher the concentration, the better. As generations of descendants pass down, the concentration of the Dragon Blood Warrior bloodline in the future Baruch family descendants will become increasingly diluted. However, this is not absolute, as sometimes, through the generations, a particular descendant may suddenly possess a higher concentration of the Dragon Blood Warrior bloodline."
Is it for sale? What price could the declining Baruch family possibly afford?
This is a disgrace
Hogg, carrying Lin Lei, walked to the very back of the side where the many spirit tablets were placed. Hogg lifted Lin Lei and said, "Take a close look at the words behind those tablets."
Every generation of the clan has sought to reclaim the battle knife 'Slaughter', yet despite six hundred years of effort, they have not succeeded
Dragon Blood Warrior Family
"Lin Lei, why are you crying? Don't cry, be good, don't cry."
Lin Lei looked at the long needle in his father's hand and naturally guessed its name
Lin Lei understood very well the implications of his father's actions. This test would determine whether he possessed the qualifications to become a Dragon Blood Warrior
Lin Lei looked up, his eyes fixed on his father, feeling anxious deep down: "Is the concentration of the dragon blood warrior bloodline within me sufficient? Why has father been looking at that 'Dragon Blood Needle' for so long?"
Hog proudly declared: "The heirloom of our family—the battle blade 'Slaughter'—is the weapon of our first patriarch of the Baruch family, Baruch, the first Dragonblood Warrior of the entire Yulan Continent. Alas, the descendants are unfilial; over six hundred years ago, due to the decline of the family, that generation's patriarch, indulging in his own luxurious pleasures, actually sold off our family's treasured heirloom.
Lin Lei sobbed twice, forcing back his tears, "Father, I am sorry, I have disappointed you"
Feeling the warmth of his father's chest, Lin Lei gradually relaxed in his heart
With a sigh of "Ah," Hogg set the dragon's blood needle aside
Lin Lei also looked up at his father
Standing there, Lin Lei felt a deep sense of anxiety within, filled with anticipation yet tinged with a hint of fear, fearing that the concentration of the dragon blood warrior lineage within him would not meet the requirements
Lin Lei, please wait a moment while I go fetch the 'Dragon Blood Needle'
At this time, the two-and-a-half-year-old Wharton had already fallen asleep in the arms of the butler, Shire.
What about the future?
"However, our family still has hope. Perhaps in some future generation, a descendant will achieve the concentration of the Dragon Blood Warrior bloodline necessary to become a true Dragon Blood Warrior. As long as that condition is met, after decades of arduous training, one can become a genuine Dragon Blood Warrior. Our Baruch family will be able to restore the glory of the 'Dragon Blood Warrior Family' once again"
Hog laughed
Hogger beside him said, "In our Baruch family, the first three generations have consecutively produced three dragon-blood warriors. Once one becomes a dragon-blood warrior, their lifespan is greatly extended. The second generation patriarch, Ryan Baruch, married and had children only after reaching over seven hundred years of age"
"Dragon Blood Warrior? Will I become a Dragon Blood Warrior?"
Over a span of more than one thousand years, even the most illustrious families may face decline
Hog shook his head and sighed: "The fifth Dragonblood Warrior only existed on the Yulan Continent for a little over two hundred years before disappearing without a trace. After more than a thousand years, our Baruch family has completely declined."
At this point, Hogg's body began to tremble with anger
Lin Lei, seeing the expression on his father's face, spoke to comfort him, saying: "Father, rest assured, one day I will bring back the treasured legacy of our family."
Hog's face bore a hint of pride, "Lin Lei, you may step forward to examine those spirit tablets closely. You can read now, and on the back of each spirit tablet is inscribed the story of that ancestor. The three spirit tablets at the top represent ancestors who are all Dragon Blood Warriors"
Hogarth chuckled self-deprecatingly, a warrior of the Dragon's blood, is it really that easy?
If I fail, my father will probably be very disappointed
The treasure of inheritance lies outside, and this shame often causes Hogg to feel heartache and deep embarrassment, making it difficult for him to face his ancestors
The transparent dragon's blood needle in Hogg's hand gently pierced Lin Lei's right index finger, easily breaking the skin. Lin Lei felt a piercing pain, and the dragon's blood needle changed from transparent to bright red.
Lin Lei felt a sudden buzzing in his head
Baruch, the first Dragonblood Warrior of the Yulan Continent. In the year 4560 of the Yulan calendar, Baruch confronted the Frost Giant Dragon and the Black Dragon at the foot of Linan City, ultimately slaying both dragons and earning fame throughout the world. In the year 4579 of the Yulan calendar, Baruch faced the Hydra King on the coastline of the Northern Sea of the continent. On that day, tsunamis raged and cities crumbled. After a fierce battle lasting a day and a night, Baruch finally defeated the Hydra King, thereby establishing the Baruch family, with Baruch as the first generation patriarch.
The ancient family of dragon blood warriors has seen its treasured legacy sold off
Lin Lei felt a sense of unease deep within his heart
In Lin Lei's view, his family was merely an ancient and declining clan. How could it possibly be associated with the legendary Four Ultimate Warriors
Hog laughed and affectionately stroked Lin Lei's head
Lin Lei questioned with confusion, "Father, why are there no Dragon Blood Warriors in our family now?"
Lin Lei, now the Baruch family consists only of me, you, and your brother. I have not had many significant goals in my life; becoming a Dragon Blood Warrior is something I no longer dare to hope for
Endure a little
"Ryan Baruch, the second Dragon Blood Warrior of the Yulan Continent, in the year 4690 of the Yulan Calendar, defeated and tamed a Sacred Domain Golden Dragon in the Warcraft Mountains, becoming a Golden Dragon Paladin! In the year 4697 of the Yulan Calendar" "Hazard Baruch, the third Dragon Blood Warrior of the Yulan Continent, born in the year 5360 of the Yulan Calendar, fought fiercely in his first battle at the Sunset Mountains against the Sacred Domain Beast 'Blood-eyed Mane Lion', defeating it and forcing it to flee, earning fame throughout the world" One great name after another, one shocking event after another, stirred the blood within Lin Lei, causing it to surge and boil.
After just a moment, Hogg emerged from the secret chamber behind the ancestral hall, holding a nearly twenty-centimeter long, extremely thin transparent needle
Hog felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing Lin Lei's words, and he couldn't help but hold Lin Lei tightly in his embrace: "Lin Lei, do not be sad. Father actually did not have high hopes. For over a thousand years, among dozens of generations, there has not been a single Dragon Blood Warrior. If you cannot achieve it, it is nothing. Father does not blame you."
You
Would anyone sell it?
The father and son nestled closely together, the ancient lineage of the Dragon Blood Warriors has dwindled to just these three members. This once-mighty family, which has been in decline for over a thousand years, wonders when it will be able to regain its former glory. At this moment, lying in his father's embrace, Lin Lei's fists are clenched tightly
Lin Lei looked up at his father with a puzzled expression
"Alright, Lin Lei, this needle will only lightly pierce the skin, it won't hurt, just extend your hand."
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Lin Lei inquired with curiosity
Lin Lei rarely saw his father speak to him in this manner; usually, his father was so strong and so strict.
Lin Lei felt a surge of anger within him. Even though he was only six and a half years old, he had read enough books to understand that no matter how difficult the situation, one should never sell off a treasured inheritance. Moreover, he had heard from his father that the previous clan leader had merely indulged in his own luxurious pleasures.
Hogwarts took Lin Lei's hand: "Follow me"
Believe, believe
Hogger said with a hint of excitement, and then he walked towards the secret chamber behind the ancestral hall
Approximately one thousand years after Hazed Baruk, our Baruk family produced the fourth Dragonblood Warrior. Then, after about one thousand five hundred years and several generations later, our family finally saw the emergence of the fifth Dragonblood Warrior. However, for more than a thousand years since then until now, there has not been a single Dragonblood Warrior.
Hog's eyes sparkled, "Lin Lei, you are also six and a half years old. According to the rules, once you reach six years of age, the concentration of the Dragon Blood Warrior bloodline detected becomes quite accurate. Today, I will have you undergo the test."
The efforts of six hundred years and numerous disciples have not yielded success, so how could it be an easy task? After all, those capable of possessing the battle knife 'Slaughter' are certainly not ordinary individuals
Lin Lei felt a slight sense of foreboding in his heart
"Do not cry, dear, do not cry"
Hog's heart secretly thought: "Linde, how do you know? I also said this to your grandfather back in the day"
Lin Lei was excited for a long time
Hogarth immediately trembled as he held the dragon's blood needle before his eyes, observing it carefully
My family is actually a family of Dragon Blood Warriors
Lin Lei could not help but think. Having relied on his father and younger brother since childhood, Lin Lei did not want to disappoint his father. However, the concentration of the dragon blood warrior lineage within him was not something he could control