313: Chapter 313 One-thousandth of the Blood Dao's Profound Truth! Spirit Weapon!

"Over half a month... That's over half a month of hard cultivation time!"

Qin Yan couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

For someone like him who possessed a panel and understood the importance of accumulating "Skill Points," wasting so much precious time was no different from a massive loss.

If this "Blood God Hall adventure" didn't result in any substantial "rewards" that could be converted into his own strength, he would be at a huge loss!

But he quickly suppressed his emotions and looked up at Blood Absolute, his face showing a look of sincerity.

"Hall Master, I wonder if that Black Demon Emperor avatar... has been completely dealt with? If the Hall Master still needs help with anything, this junior is duty-bound to assist even without reward!"

He paused and added:

"After all, this matter concerns the safety of Ancient Yue and the lives of thousands of geniuses. Although my strength is meager, I am willing to do my part!"

His words were earnest and filled with righteousness.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he was truly a paragon of the righteous path, caring for the world and disregarding personal gain.

Blood Absolute's star-like eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of amusement flashing in their depths.

How could an old monster who had lived for tens of thousands of years not see through Qin Yan's little scheme?

This kid was clearly reminding him tactfully—I've put in a lot of effort and risked my life to help you deal with the Black Demon Emperor's avatar, shouldn't you show some appreciation?

"The avatar has been completely annihilated. For this matter... I indeed have to thank you."

Blood Absolute's voice was calm, devoid of emotion:

"As for the reward..."

He deliberately drew out his words:

"Originally, this Hall Master intended to give you some benefits.

But since you said you are 'duty-bound even without reward,' wouldn't it be a betrayal of your sincere heart if I forced them upon you?"

"So... then I shall not give any."

After saying that, the blood-colored figure turned slightly, looking as if he "highly respected your choice."

Qin Yan: "...?"

The "sincere" expression on his face froze instantly, and the corner of his mouth twitched imperceptibly.

Wait, Hall Master, why aren't you following the script?

I was just being polite, how could you take it seriously?!

Standing quietly nearby, Su Liuli had witnessed Qin Yan's "face-changing" performance from start to finish.

In her blood-colored beautiful eyes, a hint of astonishment flashed first, which then turned into deep interest and a trace of uncontrollable amusement.

Growing up, she had a noble status and exceptional talent. Whatever resources or treasures she wanted, people would find ways to offer them to her; she had never experienced the feeling of "scheming" for resources.

The opposite sex around her either held her in great awe and didn't dare to look her in the eye;

Or they were attracted by her appearance and status, their eyes filled with naked desire and greed, which disgusted her.

But Qin Yan was completely different.

From their first meeting, he seemed to hold a strong wariness and sense of detachment toward her, wishing he could be as far away from her as possible, usually maintaining a cold and unapproachable demeanor.

Yet now, for a possible "reward," he displayed such a... vivid and even somewhat "comical" side.

This strong contrast made her find it quite novel, and even... a bit interesting.

"Hall Master, please don't..."

Qin Yan finally snapped out of it and hurriedly spoke up:

"Actually... if the Hall Master wants to give a little something, this junior... can also accept it."

Hearing this, Blood Absolute finally couldn't help but laugh.

"Hahaha... you kid, you are quite honest."

After laughing for a while, Blood Absolute said seriously:

"Alright, I won't tease you anymore. As the Blood God Hall Master, I distinguish clearly between grievances and gratitude. I will surely avenge a grudge, and I will surely repay a kindness!"

With that, his massive blood-colored palm rose again.

"Buzz—!"

A blood-colored rune, complex and profound to the extreme, condensed out of thin air in his palm!

The rune was only the size of a palm, yet it seemed to condense the essence of the entire blood-colored world.

Liquid-like blood light flowed on its surface, and inside, countless tiny blood-colored specks of light rotated and evolved like stars. Every change seemed to explain the most fundamental Profound Truth of the Great Dao of "Blood."

Just by looking at this rune, Qin Yan felt a near-insane craving coming from the Blood Demon Nest above his heart, and the speed of the jade blood flowing in his body suddenly accelerated!

It was exactly the Blood Dao Profundity!

Moreover, judging from the fluctuations of its Dao rhyme and its energy level, it definitely exceeded one-ten-thousandth!

"This rune contains one-thousandth of the Blood Dao Profundity, serving as the first gift for your assistance this time."

As Blood Absolute's voice fell, the rune in his palm trembled slightly and turned into a blood-colored stream of light, sinking into Qin Yan's chest!

Buzz—!

Qin Yan's entire body shook violently!

This time, it was completely different from the feeling of massive information and power being poured in when he had temporarily borrowed strength before!

After this Profound Truth rune entered his body, it didn't bring a violent energy impact. Instead, like the purest and most fundamental "Blood Dao Seed," it silently and perfectly merged into the depths of his bloodline and the source of his soul!

In an instant, Qin Yan felt as if his life level had undergone some subtle yet fundamental elevation!

It wasn't a sudden surge in power, but rather a world-shaking change in his understanding and affinity for concepts such as "blood," "vital energy," and "life energy"!

He felt as if he had become a darling of "blood," and his perception, control, and refining efficiency of blood dao energy had all received an incalculable boost!

This was the permanent improvement of talent by a Profound Truth!

Although it was only one-thousandth, the potential enhancement it brought was far beyond what ordinary cultivation techniques or resources could compare to!

Furthermore, his body also contained a massive amount of blood dao power, which came along with this one-thousandth of the Blood Dao Profundity.

However, Qin Yan did not have the urge to try to trigger or refine this energy.

Because he keenly sensed Blood Absolute's hatred and vigilance toward "demons."

The "Indestructible Blood Demon Scripture," its name alone contained the words "Blood Demon." Cultivating it required absorbing "demon" attribute energy to nourish Little Black, and the technique itself carried a somewhat sinister quality.

The Blood Demon Nest was even a fusion of "blood" and "demon."

Once he operated the technique to refine this blood dao energy, the characteristics of the technique would very likely be exposed.

At that time, what would Blood Absolute's reaction be?

An ancient Hall Master who hated the demon race to the bone, seeing a human junior nurturing a "demon" prototype within his body...

"My life is more important; caution is paramount."

Qin Yan was alert in his heart and decided not to use this energy for the time being, waiting until he left this place to refine it.

Seeing that Qin Yan did not immediately start refining that sealed energy, Blood Absolute's blood-colored star-like eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't say much.

Everyone has their own secrets and cultivation habits. As a senior, he bestowed opportunities but would not forcibly interfere with the other's cultivation path.

"This first gift is to enhance your blood dao potential and foundation."

"As for the second gift... I see that you still lack a handy weapon, so I shall grant you a spirit weapon!"