108: Chapter 108 The Fourth Inheritor

Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe smacked his lips and pulled a cigarette from his pocket to light it. A cloud of smoke rose, obscuring half of his face.

"Do you know what the Dragon Blood Project is for?" Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe suddenly asked.

Lin Mo shook his head.

Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe glanced at him, smoked half of the cigarette, and then slowly spoke:

"To screen for Inheritors!"

Those few words were like a stone thrown into water.

Lin Mo's pupils constricted slightly.

Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe flicked the ash and continued:

"dragon blood i and dragon blood ii are both made from the genetic extracts of Ninth-Order or Transcendent dragon-types!"

"Calling them genetic extracts is putting it simply; those lunatics in the Research Department set their sights on those dragons, purifying and tempering them over and over until they managed to create it."

He glanced at Lin Mo.

"But dragon blood iii is different. It was extracted and produced from the remains of the Azure Dragon—the true Azure Dragon, the strongest Transcendent creature!"

He smacked his lips as if savoring a memory:

"Those who consume dragon blood iii and survive the tempering have a chance to gain the recognition of the Azure Dragon."

"With just a sliver of that recognition, one can obtain the inheritance."

He paused.

"It's been over fifty years."

"Tens of thousands have consumed dragon blood iii."

He held up three fingers.

"Only three have actually obtained the inheritance."

Smoke rose from his fingertips, blurring half of his face.

Lin Mo remained silent.

Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe looked up, his eyes terrifyingly bright.

"Lin Mo, you are the fourth."

The surroundings fell silent for a moment.

Then, like a pot of water suddenly reaching a boil, the crowd erupted with a buzz.

"Azure Dragon... The Azure Dragon Inheritance?!"

"Did I hear that right? Lin Mo obtained the Azure Dragon Inheritance?!"

Zheng Xuanji took a deep breath. He glanced at Li Chengxi beside him, and his heart sank halfway.

He had thought that by relying on Li Chengxi's relationship, inviting Lin Mo would be a sure thing.

But he hadn't expected the people from the War God Temple to move so quickly!

Lin Mo had already gained the Azure Dragon's recognition, which meant the War God Temple had not only contacted Lin Mo in advance but had also already gifted him a treasure like dragon blood iii!

Most importantly, Lin Mo just happened to gain the Azure Dragon's recognition!

Li Chengxi shrugged and explained in a low voice:

"Clan Elder... I only just found out about this too."

Zheng Xuanji remained silent for a few seconds.

Then he lowered his voice: "No, we must find a way to win Lin Mo over. No matter the cost, we absolutely cannot let the War God Temple snatch him away!"

Black Tiger licked his lips and suddenly burst into laughter.

"Hahaha! Good lad! As expected of our Great Xia's number one genius!"

His laughter was coarse and hearty, making people's eardrums ache.

"To think you could obtain the Azure Dragon Inheritance. It seems Hall Master Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe gets the bargain this time!"

"However, if you ever get tired of staying at the War God Temple, come to our Hunters League for a drink. I've got good wine there, and plenty of it!"

After saying that, he turned and left with a laugh.

The long-haired young man followed behind him and asked softly:

"Boss, we're just leaving like this?"

Black Tiger didn't look back.

"What else can we do? Can we out-compete the War God Temple?"

The long-haired young man thought about it and shook his head.

"We can't."

"Then that's that."

He smiled.

"But I like that kid. He's bound to be an extraordinary figure in the future."

He turned around and cupped his hands toward Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe.

"Hall Master Zhao, you win this time. But if Lin Mo ever changes his mind, our Hunters League is always welcome!"

After saying that, he grinned at Lin Mo again.

"Lin Mo, think it over! Everything we just said is valid whenever you want to come!"

Qingmu was supported by two Qingyun Sect disciples as he staggered to his feet.

His face was pale, with blood still hanging from the corner of his mouth. He glanced at Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe, then at Lin Mo, not daring to say another word.

"Let's go."

Qingmu gritted his teeth and left dejectedly.

Jiang Chen from Tianyan Academy stroked his beard and walked forward unhurriedly.

He looked at Lin Mo with a gentle smile on his face.

"Student Lin Mo, congratulations, congratulations."

He cupped his hands.

"The Azure Dragon Inheritance is a destiny that not just anyone can obtain."

"I shall take my leave today, but there is something I wish to say to young friend Lin Mo!"

"If there is an opportunity in the future, I hope you can come to our Tianyan Academy for an exchange."

"Even if you don't join, it would be good just to visit."

Lin Mo looked at him and nodded slightly.

"Alright, I will definitely visit Tianyan Academy if I have the chance."

Jiang Chen waved his hand and turned to leave.

After a few steps, he turned back and added:

"By the way, Student Lin Mo, the gates of our Tianyan Academy are always open to you. As long as you are willing to come, the promises I made earlier can be fulfilled at any time!"

The three factions left one after another.

Only the people from the Awakener Association and Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe remained in the clearing.

Zheng Xuanji stood in place, showing no intention of leaving.

Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe glanced at Zheng Xuanji, the corner of his mouth curling slightly.

"Old man Zheng, not leaving yet?"

Zheng Xuanji smiled faintly.

"Hall Master Zhao, what's the rush? I haven't finished speaking with young friend Lin Mo yet."

Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? What else is there to say? Didn't you finish just now?"

Zheng Xuanji shook his head.

"What was said earlier was official business; now I want to chat about some private matters."

He looked at Lin Mo with a gentle gaze.

"Young friend Lin Mo, regardless of what you choose, the Awakener Association considers you a friend. If you need any help in the future, just ask."

He paused and glanced at Li Chengxi.

"Besides, Chengxi has a deep friendship with you, so we can be considered family."

Li Chengxi was stunned as he listened from the side.

Family?

Earlier at the Zheng residence, I didn't hear you say anything like that.

He sneered inwardly, but his face showed nothing.

Lin Mo looked at Zheng Xuanji and nodded.

"Elder Zheng is too kind!"

Zheng Xuanji smiled and waved his hand.

"Very well then, you go ahead with your business. We'll chat another day."

After saying that, he led the people from the Zheng family to retreat into the distance, but they did not leave.

Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe glanced over there and then looked back.

He looked at Lin Mo with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"That old man still hasn't given up."

Lin Mo said nothing.

Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe took a puff of his cigarette, threw the butt on the ground, and crushed it with his foot.

"Alright, it's quiet now."

He looked at Lin Mo.

"Do you want to ask about the Azure Dragon?"

Lin Mo nodded.

Vice Hall Master Zhao Shanhe was silent for a second.

He turned to look at Zheng Xuanji's group in the distance, his brow furrowing slightly.

"This isn't the place to talk."

He patted Lin Mo's shoulder.

"Come on, let's go to the meeting room."

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