Chapter 004

Liu Lei was taken aback; upon careful consideration, he realized that, indeed, his thirtieth birthday had arrived unexpectedly!

Liu Lei was completely unaware of the presence of the bewildered old vampire beside him, and in his excitement, he flapped his bat-like wings and danced around before going back to sleep

Liu Lei sat down, swirled the wine in his glass, and focused on watching the red wine slowly slide down the walls of the glass. He then took a sip, savoring it in his mouth for a moment

He followed the lingering aura left by the old gentleman to a mountain villa, feeling puzzled about why the old bloodline had remained in China for five years: this should not be within their sphere of activity

During his leisure days, Liu Lei meticulously organized what he had learned at Diancang Mountain, and he also earnestly practiced some spells that he had not yet cultivated

He turned around and waved to Liu Lei: "Child, come here."

He had long since recorded his phone number and email address in the old gentleman's address book, hoping that he would have the opportunity to make a call

Suddenly, Liu Lei felt a sense of fulfillment: every morning he could enjoy the tofu pudding made by his mother, do what he wanted to do, be free from disturbances, have no worries, and see the smiles of the people he cared about every day

Just after coming down from the mountain, Liu's mother began to chatter incessantly in his ear. However, Liu was in a good mood those days, so he thought to himself, you can say whatever you want, I will just pretend I didn't hear.

After approximately five minutes, the heat flow gradually ceased. Liu Lei closed his eyes and silently reviewed the knowledge he had just acquired

Do you already know everything

The long lives of the blood clan grant them ample time to do what they wish to do

Liu Lei sat upright in the darkness, feeling the power of the darkness.

After the symptoms subsided, before I had the chance to find the old earl, I was taken up to Mount Diancang by Lian Feng.

Liu Lei walked in, and the old count sat elegantly on the sofa, holding a glass of red wine in his hand, while another glass was placed on the coffee table in front of him—prepared for Liu Lei

He does not pursue anything; it is merely an inherent behavior of the image-book ability

He shouted loudly, straining to break free from the constraints of "heavy bondage," and exclaimed: "You are committing murder!"

The parents were deeply concerned for their son, who had endured five years of hardship in the "wild." Liu's mother prepared meals for him every day, while Liu pretended to need rest and did not go out to work. His parents did not say anything to him, as it was understandable that he needed a break after five years of working in the wilderness

The voice of Earl Hopkinson gently echoed in my ears: "The magic I have created is different from other dark magic, just like the 'inheritance' mentioned earlier, which can pass on both power and knowledge. As a member of the bloodline, you should understand a bit about dark magic; perhaps one day you will find it useful, and that is something no one can predict..."

Hopkinson walked to the window, opened his arms, and continued in a lyrical tone: "This great country is beautiful and rich, here I can live the life I desire—away from family disputes, away from the struggles of light and darkness, and fully enjoy the beautiful landscapes and delicious food of the East"

That is a matter for the insurance company; what does it have to do with me

Otherwise, how could a single heavy blow possibly topple a reinforced concrete building?

Life goes on like this; what else is there to be dissatisfied with

His interest in the study of spells far exceeds that in cultivation, but recently, several matters have been causing Liu some headaches: his parents have started arranging blind dates for him

Liu Lei understood that the old jazz musician came to China alone in search of the life he longed for; had it not been for waiting for him, he would have left five years ago

Liu Lei fell silent for a moment and finally asked, "You still haven't told me your name."

You are almost thirty!

The old count quietly watched him and only spoke after he had swallowed the wine: "You have grown so quickly; in just five years, you are almost surpassing me. Can you tell me about your experiences over these five years?"

Liu Lei smiled and said, "I have been very happy with books over the past five years; it seems that everything I once desired has suddenly come to me."

Liu Lei felt a surge of heat flowing from the top of his head, and suddenly, his mind was filled with a multitude of thoughts.

It has been over a month since I returned to Xi'an. Liu Lei has not gone back to the house he used to rent. After five years, the landlord has probably reclaimed the property. In any case, there isn't anything of importance left inside. I wonder if the landlord would have nightmares at night upon seeing a coffin placed in the bedroom where there is no bed.

The wings of the demon gradually spread open—this facilitates his communication with the dark power—slowly condensing the dark energy, gradually forming a force field that envelops the building before him

The old vampire on one side pondered: "The noble dignity of the bloodline? Does this fellow possess it? Why can’t I find it? Praise be to Cain, my lord, tell me about this confused believer. Is it right or wrong for me to lead this utterly unawakened individual into our clan?"

Liu Lei knelt down on one knee before him, and Count Hopkinson placed his hand on his head, slowly saying: "Liu Lei, my child, these things were not originally intended for you, but as a member of the bloodline, this is a necessary lesson, so I shall teach you."

Finally, one day when he returned to the old jazz musician's villa, the door was already locked

Returning from the mountain, Liu Lei did not wish to seek out anyone, for he knew that once he did, this tranquil life would cease to exist

Half a year has passed in the blink of an eye, and he has shown no signs of movement. Liu's mother could no longer sit still. The night before last, she called Liu Lei to come home for dinner. When Liu Lei returned home, he saw his mother cooking, his father watching a football match, and a young lady sitting upright in the living room

However, it doesn't matter; a thirty-year-old vampire is still a child and can still play for another two years—it's just that this is something I can't directly tell my mother

Time flies swiftly, and Liu Lei has already mastered all the magic that the old jazz musician entrusted to him. He realizes that the day of parting is approaching once again

The old jazz musician has passed away, and the two elders who had the greatest impact on Liu Lei's life as a member of the Blood Clan, Lian Feng and Count Hopkinson, are no longer by his side

The old jazz musician was clearly displeased with the significant trouble caused by Liu Lei

Liu Lei practices his skills every day and occasionally engages in some investments—over the past five years, the gains he has secured from Lian Feng are sufficient for him to use for several lifetimes—during his leisure time, he takes his hardworking elderly parents out for travel, living a leisurely and carefree life

"Heavy Break" can instantly increase the opponent's gravity, and the extent of the increase depends on the ability of the caster. Liu Lei can currently achieve a maximum of twenty-seven times.

However, he ultimately went there—he could not escape his identity

He cast his first spell at the towering building before him, and after a tremendous "boom," stones flew everywhere, dust filled the air, and the building that had just stood intact collapsed as if it had been demolished.

Yes

Liu Lei stared in astonishment at his magical realm and said: "No way, it's made of reinforced concrete, how could it be destroyed so easily?"

Mother Liu reprimands this naughty boy

He felt unwell right after being newly embraced, stumbling back home and collapsing into bed.

After achieving a minor success in the Blood Refinement Technique, there will be a prolonged process of energy accumulation. If a person who solely pursues power sees their realm stagnating at this time, they will undoubtedly strive desperately. However, this lengthy accumulation process cannot be easily shortened by mere effort. Remaining stagnant will lead to restlessness and ultimately result in a deviation from the path.

Liu Lei opened his mouth wide and took a while to react: "Ah, I have the power of a prince now! I have the power of a prince now! Hahaha! Dasha, wait until I get back to see how I will deal with you. Hahaha, who told you to make me so ruthless back then? Regretting it now, huh? Hahaha, I will make you pay for trampling on the noble dignity of the blood clan and for the - picture - book, hahaha..." Dasha, wait until I get back to see how I will deal with you. Hahaha, who told you to make me so ruthless back then? Regretting it now, huh? Hahaha, I will make you pay for trampling on the noble dignity of the blood clan and for the - picture - book, hahaha..."

For Liu Lei, the Earl of Hopkinson is a competent elder. He answers all of Liu Lei's magical questions and is knowledgeable and experienced, often providing Liu Lei with excellent advice on many matters

The letter contains the password for the old gentleman's bedroom safe, as some things are still essential in today's society—the old bloodline is quite considerate of him

The old jazz musician smiled and said, "You see, my 'Heavy Break' can no longer restrain you, which indicates that your power is about to surpass mine"

The energy that has been slowly accumulating is waiting to erupt

But how would I know to make such a big fuss? I am just a fledgling vampire who has only been turned for five years, and I am still a novice in the art of ink magic

After returning, Liu Lei had not sought out the old earl. It is rather strange that the old bloodline did not brand Liu Lei with the mark of the bloodline family, nor did they even tell Liu Lei his name. It was not that Liu Lei did not want to ask, but rather that he had no opportunity to do so

The old jazz musician pondered for a moment and said: "My current strength is probably at the level of a prince, well, you see, breaking through!"

The irresponsible vampire had just arrived at the door when he heard the voice of the old gentleman coming from inside: "No need to knock, come in."

The old jazz musician shook his head, it seems this young man still does not realize how great his power truly is

Ignoring the disastrous consequences of his own actions, Liu Lei flapped his bat wings and flew towards the villa of Count Hopkinson—compensation

Liu Lei, harboring a deep affection and nostalgia for his relatives on Diancang Mountain, engages in his cultivation. This form of cultivation requires no external motivation, yet it perfectly aligns with his current stage of pursuing a state of effortless and unintentional practice.

In the days that followed, Liu Lei began to diligently study dark magic, and whenever he encountered uncertainties, he would consult Count Hopkinson

Having gained some understanding of spells and magic, Liu Lei began to explore the connection between the two.

Oh, the old count nodded at hetushu.com: "You have left this city, haven't you? I can no longer sense your presence."

Anthony, Anthony Hopkinson. You need not concern yourself with which family I belong to, for I have not branded you with the mark of any family, as I do not belong to any. I grant you eternal life, solely hoping that you have the time to enjoy the beauty of life. Do not concern yourself with those disputes; I came to China because I wish to live happily

Breakthrough!

In his ecstasy, he still retained a semblance of self-awareness: he did not boast about making another individual, who would further trample upon the "noble dignity" of the blood clan, pay the price—he also understood that he could not provoke a demigod like Xuanyuan Xuejian.

Liu Lei feels very wronged

After a meal, he gritted his teeth and said: "A prince-level vampire casting magic in the city? What do you intend to do? Liu Lei? My dear child!"

Liu Lei timidly asked, "If I cannot even sense such a great wave of darkness, then you might as well end my life!"

He flew in through the window, and on the coffee table in the living room lay a letter and a set of keys

Liu Lei's leisurely and comfortable life has dulled all his competitive spirit, as the energy of the moon and the blood energy of the vampire flow slowly within him, like a stream in the mountains

Liu Lei discovered that the old count possessed immense power. Although he was unaware of the exact extent of this power, it was clear that he was far more than just a count. However, since the old gentleman was unwilling to speak about it, Liu Lei chose not to inquire further

He has been studying magic for three months, and every night he sits alone in the darkness to sense the essence of the dark. After three months of hard work, he has finally begun to faintly capture the shadows of dark power

He suddenly used this magic on Liu Lei, and Liu Lei immediately felt as if all his internal organs had sunk down, his arms felt so heavy that he could not lift them, "Ahhh—"

The Earl already knew he had arrived, and Liu Lei stood at the door; just as he raised his hand, the door opened.