Chapter 001: Estranged Blood Relatives

Professional level setting

There has been a lot of confusion regarding the ranking system, which is difficult to understand. In fact, it has been written before; it is just that everyone overlooked it. Let me provide a simple ranking system.

Establishment of the Capability System

Occupation

The three main professions are Warrior, Mage, and Knight. All minor classifications can be categorized under these three main professions

Level: Seven levels, each with three tiers: low, medium, and high, totaling twenty-one levels. Each level has a guild-certified badge.

Magician: Magic Apprentice, Apprentice Magician, Magician, Magus, Archmage, Grand Archmage, Title of Archmage

Warriors: Bronze Warrior, Silver Warrior, Gold Warrior, Bronze War God, Silver War God, Gold War God, Title War God

Knight: Copper Badge Knight, Silver Badge Knight, Gold Badge Knight, Copper Badge Commander, Silver Badge Commander, Gold Badge Commander, Title Commander

Level Standards

The difference between each level is 500 indices

Warriors and knights have three indicators: Bone Quality (Root Bone), Muscle Quality (Muscle Strength), and Fighting Spirit, all of which must meet an index of 500 in order to level up

A magician has only two indicators: magical sensitivity and magic control index

There are specialized magic meters for measurement

The master nodded and said, "Go outside and take care of it."

Gaia sat in the car, watching old Anderson shiver outside, feeling an immense sadness in her heart. The old servant was loyal to his master, yet she could not even provide him with a warm piece of clothing to wear

Above the small courtyard, two voices suddenly echoed in the dark night sky

Hmph! With a casual flick of his hand, the elderly servant was immediately sent flying seven or eight meters away. He fell to the ground, disregarding his injuries, and continued to kneel, repeatedly knocking his head on the ground: "Master, have mercy, Master, have mercy..."

Behind the man stood four attendants with their hands hanging down. From the badges on their chests, it was evident that the lowest among them was a Level 4 novice practitioner. Under the Level 7 occupational system of the Abyss, a Level 4 practitioner is undoubtedly a super expert. Such individuals can only serve as servants to this middle-aged man, which speaks volumes about the esteemed status of the middle-aged man.

... ...

The youth is at a loss for words, yet still feels a sense of unwillingness.

The homeowner casually tossed out an object, which was in the shape of a triangular pyramid, with smooth surfaces, and at the bottom was a sparkling magic crystal. This object was held aloft by an invisible force, coming to rest before the boy, and with a hissing sound, a set of numbers appeared on each of its three faces

Young Master

However, he had no other savings. The attitude of the head of the family, his father, made it impossible for him to receive any extra allowances. Other relatives, even if they had the intention to help, would not dare to offer assistance upon seeing his father's cold expression

"Uncle Francis." The boy called out, and Francis brushed his golden hair back, looking at the little boy with a bittersweet smile. "Gaia, if I have the chance in the future, I will definitely come to see you." He sighed deeply and casually tossed a pouch of money to his loyal old servant. "Take him away, to Greenland."

In the dead of night, the wind howled at the cave entrance, and suddenly two shadows appeared at the mouth of the cave, as if they had been standing there all along

Although this body is still small in this life, he is able to perceive the indifference of his father—the head of the family—towards him. For fourteen years, he has seen this father only thirteen times. Since the age of two, every year this father would bring a powerful captive before him to test whether he had awakened the skills of his lineage

"Yes, sir." Anderson drove the carriage into the town, and Gaia lifted the curtain to look outside: "Wait a moment." Anderson quickly stopped the carriage, and Gaia had already dashed out of the carriage, rushing into a nearby shop. Old Anderson was still in shock when Gaia returned with a thick coat made of magical rat fur.

"As you command." Viktor vanished silently, and at the cave entrance, a long shadow was dragged in from outside

Master, Viktor has already made the arrangements

The flames in the magic circle had gradually subsided, condensing into a translucent medium that filled the three-dimensional magic circle like glassy water. However, after this green light surged in, the mysterious medium within the magic circle immediately began to boil, bubbling and churning like the magma of a volcanic eruption

Gaia Gangro, I hereby appoint you as the lord of Greenland in the name of the head of the Gangro family of the Blood Clan. Without the head of the family’s command, you shall never leave your fief for life. Those who violate this shall face death

Master

If someone were to witness this scene, they would surely be astonished. In just a few brief movements, this servant demonstrated extraordinary wind magic and hypnotic magic. Hypnotic magic belongs to the mental school of magic, and typically, wizards in the Abyss possess only one magical attribute. To have two magical attributes, one must at least be of the Archmage level. Yet, this servant possesses strength comparable to that of an Archmage.

Victor, do you recall your own experiences

The landlord appeared rather desolate, helplessly waving his hand, as if he had aged considerably in an instant, and his stature was no longer so upright

The young boy looked somewhat bewildered at the burly man before him, the hatred in the latter's eyes resembling the most venomous seven-eyed snake from the abyss. However, in the face of such a gaze, the face of a boy in his teens revealed not a trace of fear or panic.

The landlord let out a heavy sigh, as if he had made a significant decision.

The loyal old servant Anderson sat in the carriage, wielding the whip. The dilapidated carriage and the old horse had been rented for fifty silver coins, and this expenditure naturally came from Uncle Francis's purse, which contained twenty gold coins, equivalent to two thousand silver coins or two hundred thousand copper coins. It sounds like a lot, but as an incoming lord, having only twenty gold coins to one's name is indeed quite a tight squeeze

... ...

Look, at fourteen years old, his bone quality is 20, muscle quality is 26, and fighting spirit is 0. How many times does he need to strengthen in order to advance to a Level 1 professional, either as a Bronze Warrior or a Copper Badge Knight? His magical sensitivity is 11, and his magic control index is 7. How many times does he need to strengthen to become a Magic Apprentice? Do you think three chances are possible?

The middle-aged man elegantly rose to his feet and walked slowly to the back of the burly man kneeling on the ground. He gazed at the young boy sitting in the chair and said calmly, "Drink him."

Elder brother, I know you have a piece of land in the northern part of Martinique Province. Send him there, and he shall not return to Longnu City without summons. Those who violate this will be dealt with severely. Is that acceptable? That land is desolate and barren; let him fend for himself. You and the Barton family will be better off not seeing him...

A small courtyard, a few thatched cottages, trembling in the cold wind blowing from the north of Longnu City; this is the place where Gaia and his old servant reside. Compared to the luxurious manor of his "father," the head of the family, Sean Gangluo, this place is even inferior to a stable. Sean's fine horse, Southern Rose, enjoys better provisions than his own son.

The young boy seemed unaware that he had just escaped from the clutches of death, his distinctly black-and-white eyes fixed steadily on the uncle before him. The loyal old servant rushed forward, repeatedly bowing his head, saying, "Thank you, Master Francis, thank you, Master Francis..."

Gaia responded with a sound and burrowed into the sleeping bag beside her. The campfire warmed the entire cave, and even when a gust of cold wind swept in from the entrance, it was quickly assimilated by the warmth. Old Anderson, wrapped in a magic rat fur coat, dozed off next to the campfire

The old servant rushed forward without hesitation, grabbing the master’s leg tightly and firmly holding onto his left hand, preventing the iron order from slipping away. "Master, Master, he is your own son! Even if you and the old master Barton do not like this child, he is still your blood relative. Master, I beg you..."

In fact, Gaia's innate abilities had long been awakened; however, the education and literature of the previous civilization prevented him from ever resorting to the act of consuming human blood. Despite the fact that, for his vampire and fallen angel hybrid constitution, the blood of a powerful individual would enhance his strength, becoming powerful was of utmost importance to Gaia, who was physically weak and unable to cultivate any magical or martial arts legacies.

The old man's hand made another gesture, and yet another conical flask flew out of the box. This time, it contained a skeleton composed of green gas

Victor, you need not say anything; I understand your thoughts

A robust man, standing just over two meters tall, kneels heavily on the ground, his body draped in chains, with a burlap sack tied around his mouth. No matter how much he struggles with his muscular frame, he can only emit a series of muffled sounds, akin to the whispers of the wind in the depths of the night

The landlord was left speechless

The blessing of magic! The old man sang throughout his life, releasing the gaseous skeleton. Once freed from the bottle, the gaseous skeleton immediately expanded infinitely, filling the entire cave. The old man twirled his finger, pointing towards the magic circle. The gaseous skeleton transformed into a green beam, shooting into the magic circle with a whoosh.

Francis gave a wry smile: "Are you really not afraid of death? Just now, it was almost..." He saw a calmness in the boy's eyes, stopped his words, and looked at him deeply: "Little Gaia, take care!"

Anderson opened his mouth and said, "Young Master, this outfit costs at least 3 gold coins. We only have 19 gold coins left, and we cannot spend money recklessly anymore..." As he spoke, he took the clothes back to return them.

"Elder brother, is the honor of the family truly so important in your eyes that it surpasses the significance of a blood relative?" The young man spoke with a bitter expression: "Is it that if I were a useless person, you would issue a blood decree to eliminate me?"

The boy quickly recovered from his initial surprise, yet his gaze was particularly stubborn as he pursed his lips and shook his head resolutely. The middle-aged man was furious, and a whirlwind rose from beneath his feet, with air currents swirling around and dark energy spiraling upward.

He gathered his left hand's five fingers within his sleeve, and a blood-red iron token slipped down. On the token, a blood-red skull appeared particularly menacing.

However, the previous voice still spoke

The master lifted the hood of his trench coat, revealing an aged yet gaunt face. The old man gazed at Gaia, who was sleeping soundly in the sleeping bag, and a kind light shone in his eyes

"Vampire?" Gaia smirked, "After all, he is a human. I don't like drinking human blood."

... ...

The burly man knelt before a figure who was merely a teenager, sitting indifferently in a chair. With fair skin, a smooth forehead, and a melancholic gaze, he appeared to be a handsome man who would likely become a source of trouble for the ladies in the future. Unfortunately, his physique was rather slender, and in the Abyss, women admired strength. Such a build was indeed far from the image of a strong man, yet the burly man still knelt before him.

Although the voice is still somewhat immature, it carries an irresistible determination

"Uncle Francis." A clear voice called out to Francis, who was about to leave. He turned around, and the fourteen-year-old Gaia smiled at him: "Uncle Francis, whether it is a favor or a grudge, Gaia will surely repay it." Francis was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly laughed strangely: "You little rascal, I know you have already awakened the skills of your lineage. Why don't you show them to your father?"

It is m.hetushu.com. The old servant gratefully accepted the money bag

Immediately afterward, he took out six identical magic crystal prisms, but their color had changed to red. He leaped up to the top of the cave and positioned them in accordance with the locations of the six magic crystal prisms on the ground. If any sorcerer were to see this, they would surely be astonished: a three-dimensional magic array

Anderson

Chewing on the tough beast meat, Gaia did not utter a single complaint. Instead, Old Anderson often shed tears in secret, blaming himself for not being able to take good care of the young master

Throughout the journey, he lived frugally. Gaia was not an ignorant youth; he had some understanding of the financial aspects of the Abyssal Realm. He realized that while twenty gold coins might sound like a considerable amount, it was merely a drop in the bucket when it came to managing a territory.

"Warm, warm..." Anderson's voice was somewhat distorted as he struggled to suppress his sobs, tears blurring his vision. He was still thinking about the three gold coins in his heart: "Young Master, we have arrived in Greenland, where there are many places to spend money. The clothes you bought for this old servant are truly too expensive..."

The middle-aged man exudes an air of elegance and grace, dressed in a sleek black fine wool coat that is smooth and well-tailored. The lapel is adorned with decorative magical patterns embroidered in gold thread, and the cuffs are embellished with pure gold cufflinks. His wavy golden hair is neatly combed behind his ears, and on his left hand, he wears a ring set with a vivid crimson gemstone. On his feet are a pair of polished boots made from the leather of high-tier magical beasts.

After the landlord finished speaking, a gust of magical wind swept through, and he, along with the four attendants and the burly man on the ground, vanished without a trace

Bang

The landlord looked at the young man with great disappointment: "His constitution is such that his meridians are severed and his mental endurance is extremely weak. He cannot cultivate martial arts nor delve deeply into magic. If he could awaken the skills of the vampire lineage, drawing power from the blood of formidable opponents, there might still be hope for him to become a strong individual. However, he is already fourteen years old and this skill has yet to awaken; it seems there is no hope for him in this lifetime..."

It is impossible to count how many cold waves have swept through Longnu City this winter. The cold wind howls, with withered grass swirling around, and the streets are desolate, devoid of any people. Thick cotton curtains hang in the shops. Lord Gaia of Greenland has exited the northern gate of Longnu City, heading to his territory to take office, accompanied only by an elderly servant. This lord is even less fortunate than the children of commoners.

Master, please help him

Throughout the journey, the master and servant subsisted on simple meals. The old servant, Anderson, was once a high-ranking Silver Warrior in his youth, a Level 2 professional. Although he is now aged, he still possesses the strength of a novice Silver Warrior. Along the way, if they could hunt some game, the two would satisfy their hunger with it

Although food is easy to obtain, it gets colder the further north one goes. Currently, it is the coldest season of the year in the Abyss, and the fierce winds blowing from the north are difficult to withstand even for a level 4 professional. One must wear thick fur to keep warm, not to mention that Old Anderson is only wearing a thin cotton shirt.

I will become strong, but I must never become strong through such despicable means

A middle-aged man sitting beside the boy nodded in satisfaction, clearly surprised by the child's composure

Anderson! Gaia's small figure stood in the cold wind, shouting at him: "Does my young master's words not hold any weight? I command you to put it on!"

The landlord pondered for a long time, finally letting out a long sigh. With a flick of his finger, the originally blood-red token transformed into black. "Ding"—the token bounced out, performing a series of spectacular flips in the air before landing smoothly on the ground.

After a moment of observation, he casually reached out into the air, and an ancient-looking box with simple patterns appeared out of nowhere. This display of spatial magic was enough to make all the title-holding magic tutors in the Abyss of Magic feel ashamed.

Anderson, give it a try

Outside the car, Old Anderson wiped away a tear and swung the whip with even more vigor

The curse of the gods! With the old man's chant, the fiery red fine sand floated and gathered in the air, coalescing into a strange talisman. Once the talisman was formed, it erupted with a loud bang, releasing a burst of flames

Young master, it is best to sleep early, as we have to travel tomorrow

Damn it, although that big guy is a member of the Shura clan with scales all over his body, he is still a person. How can I drink human blood? Gaia recalled the scene from earlier and sighed inwardly. His mind possessed a maturity that was uncommon among typical youths. His previous life was filled with unimaginable suffering, having experienced the vicissitudes of life. Ultimately, just when he thought he had endured all hardships and was about to enjoy the fruits of his labor, he suddenly met with a car accident and passed away. In a state of drifting soul, he inexplicably traversed space and arrived in this completely different world, inhabiting the body of an infant. His mind possessed a maturity that was uncommon among typical youths. His previous life was filled with unimaginable suffering, having experienced the vicissitudes of life. Ultimately, just when he thought he had endured all hardships and was about to enjoy the fruits of his labor, he suddenly met with a car accident and passed away. In a state of drifting soul, he inexplicably traversed space and arrived in this completely different world, inhabiting the body of an infant

Master, you see...

The Vampire Clan is one of the four noble races of the Shenglong Dynasty. However, they do not feed on blood as their primary sustenance; instead, they are capable of absorbing the blood of their enemies and converting it into their own strength. In their daily lives, they consume a variety of foods just like other races, including chicken, duck, fish, and meat

Old Anderson seemed to understand something, silently leaning the riding whip aside, and immediately began to put on his coat. Gaia watched him get dressed, then revealed a mischievous smile, using both hands and feet to climb onto the carriage: "Alright, let's go!"

The young man looked up at the middle-aged man, remaining unmoved. The middle-aged man's eyes were filled with anticipation; suddenly, with an elegant sweep, he violently grabbed the strong man's hair and forcefully yanked his head back, causing his neck to stretch taut, with veins clearly visible. The middle-aged man shouted: "Hurry up and drink him!"

The beings of the Abyss possess a unique constitution. In addition to their own cultivation, there exists a peculiar method to enhance their strength: hunting powerful magical beasts to obtain their blood, spinal fluid, and any other bodily fluids, which are then injected into their own bodies. Once the body assimilates these fluids, it undergoes a strengthening process, thereby enhancing its power. The degree of enhancement varies depending on the magical beast and the individual, but each Abyss dweller can only utilize this method of magical fluid injection for a total of three times.

Yes

With a casual gesture, the old man summoned a conical flask from the box, filled with fiery red fine sand

"Drive!" Old Anderson's eyes were filled with tears as he waved the whip, and the old horse struggled to pull the cart, slowly making its way out of the town

... ...

Master, Victor recalled his own experiences; have you not thought of your childhood?

Uncle Francis is a dandy, spending all his money on those women in the capital city of Longnu. These twenty gold coins have been given to Gaia, and it is likely that he will be confined for the next half month, unable to enjoy the company of those noble ladies under the moonlight. Being able to give Gaia twenty gold coins is already the limit of his capabilities.

The Infinite Devouring Body is the supreme shortcut to postnatal reverse cultivation, capable of transcending the ninth-level inheritance of the apocalypse. If what is transmitted is not human, it will inevitably lead to a calamity of immense proportions. How can we hastily decide solely based on our compassion for one another

The middle-aged man was greatly disappointed, his shoulders slumped, and the violent gusts of wind subsided, allowing him to return to normal

Is it warm

... ...

In the Abyss, strength is revered. Such a waste of a person, even if I could tolerate him, his grandfather would not allow him to remain in this world and tarnish the reputation of the Messiah family... Sigh

The old man casually pointed, and a magical force was infused into a prism.

I will not kill him; even the Messiah, Barton, will not spare him

The old servant behind the boy stepped forward trembling: "Master, the young master seems to..." "Seems to what!" The middle-aged man, referred to as "Master," shouted angrily, causing the old servant to shudder: "It seems he does not like drinking blood"

Old Anderson threw a bundle of firewood into the bonfire, causing the flickering flames to dim momentarily before gradually roaring back to life. Gaia sat with her knees hugged, staring blankly at the flames.

In the sky, those two voices appeared once again

With a sound of "zi", a beam of light burst forth from the magic crystal prism, illuminating another prism and continuing to refract. Soon, a three-dimensional magic array was formed among the twelve prisms. Within the magical light, Gaia's sleeping bag and clothes were automatically disassembled, yet he remained completely unaware.

Ah—" he let out a roar, his sharp canine teeth protruding from beneath his lips, and his originally azure eyes turned blood-red in an instant, glaring angrily at the boy: "This is your last chance, drink from him!" The boy slowly opened his mouth, revealing a set of pristine white teeth, neatly aligned, with no trace of fangs specifically designed for bloodsucking.

Thank you, Master! The joy in Victor's tone was unmistakable.

As the old man's fingers relaxed, the flame talisman fell into the magic circle. In an instant, the flames filled the entire magic circle, and Gaia's small body was immediately engulfed.

The master did not even glance at the old servant, turning his face to fixate on the boy sitting in the chair with an expression of immense complexity, sharp glimmers flashing in his eyes. With a flick of his finger, he was about to unleash the iron decree that held the power of life and death.

The box has three magical locks, which must be opened one by one in order to unlock the box

Elder brother!" Suddenly, a voice interrupted him. Outside the door, a young man with a pale complexion, resembling the family head to some extent, walked in quickly: "Elder brother, can you really be so heartless?"

You need not worry about money; this is something I, as the young master, should take care of. Anderson, you are now my only family. Following me, you endure nothing but hardship. If I cannot even provide you with a warm piece of clothing, then what kind of young master am I?

Sigh... the master let out a long sigh: "Victor, go prepare the tools."

While passing through a small town, Gaia suddenly spoke: "Anderson, let's go in and take a look." Old Anderson was taken aback for a moment, thought it over, and realized that in order to save money, they had hardly stopped in any towns along the way. After all, Gaia was still young at heart and always loved to have fun

The servant hypnotized Anderson and swiftly placed six azure magic crystal prisms, intricately carved with strange magical patterns, beside Gaia's sleeping bag, forming a hexagram formation

A figure resembling a servant seemed to glide like a ghost before old Anderson, gently brushing his palm in front of him, and Anderson's snoring began to resonate.

Elder brother, even if he cannot awaken the skills of our clan, he can still inject magical energy media and become powerful in the same way