20: Bloodline Evolver

Hearing Lin Xingyu's words, Yao Lan's eyes widened instantly.

"Really? Can the Mutated Ones' energy also be purified?"

Lin Xingyu nodded:

"Yes, but as the mutated energy in your body disappears, you might become an ordinary person. It's your decision whether to purify or not."

"I'm willing to purify! I want to be human, not a half-beast!"

Upon receiving Lin Xingyu's confirmation, Yao Lan instantly lost her composure.

Looking at Yao Lan's excited appearance, Lin Xingyu was somewhat speechless.

Just now you were talking about noble Mutated Ones, and elegance.

In a blink of an eye, you've become a half-beast?

A hypocritical fellow!

Lin Xingyu didn't expose her, walking directly to the spirit spring and scooping some spring water for her.

"Drink it!"

Yao Lan: "..."

Is it that casual?

He spoke so grandly, but in the end, it's just drinking spring water?

Yao Lan skeptically took the ladle and poured the spring water into her mouth.

The cool spring water flowed down her throat, and a tingling sensation spread from her abdomen.

This feeling wasn't unpleasant; on the contrary, it carried a peculiar sense of comfort.

"Ah..."

She involuntarily let out some strange sounds.

At the same time, the mutated energy in her body was rapidly purified by the spring water, turning into wisps of gray mist that rose from the top of her head.

As time passed, the mutated energy in Yao Lan's body became less and less.

Her skin began to flush abnormally, and her aura gradually strengthened.

"This is..."

Lin Xingyu stared intently at Yao Lan.

He hadn't expected this situation; logically, purifying the mutated energy should make Yao Lan weaker and weaker.

As the last trace of mutated energy was drawn out, Yao Lan's body glowed brightly with red light, and her Bloodline Power radiated from her.

"Yao Lan (Slave)"

"Rank: Second Rank One Star"

"spirit seed: None"

"Bloodline: Shu Huan Die Bloodline"

"Skill 1: Enhancement, Bloodline Power will continuously strengthen the body."

"Skill 2: Growth, as Bloodline Power increases, she will gradually master the abilities of the Shu Huan Die clan. Currently, she has mastered illusion and mental disturbance."

"Note: Bloodline Evolutionaries can Cultivate Bloodline Power."

"Bloodline Evolutionaries?"

"Didn't they say only high-Rank Mutated Ones would Cultivate Bloodline Power?"

"Her strength even increased to Second Rank. Is this the legendary 'drink a sip of water and level up'?"

Seeing Yao Lan's information, Lin Xingyu's envious tears couldn't help but flow from the corners of his mouth... At this moment, Yao Lan's state also calmed down.

The red light completely receded, revealing her fair and delicate skin.

Her body hadn't changed much, but there was an illusory quality in her every move.

Yao Lan subconsciously touched her forehead.

She found it bald.

She touched again.

Still bald... After repeated confirmation, she was sure that the pair of antennae had disappeared.

"I... I'm back to normal?!"

Yao Lan's voice was filled with disbelief.

"And I even awakened Bloodline Power!!!"

What excited her even more was that not only had her strength not disappeared, but it had even improved further.

Not only did she rise to Second Rank, but she also awakened Bloodline Power.

That was something only high-Rank Mutated Ones possessed.

"Hehe, I'm now a Bloodline Evolver!"

"From now on, I can also Cultivate psionic energy, and I no longer have to worry about problems with my body!"

Yao Lan's eyes curved, and she excitedly spun around in place.

Seeing the effect of the spirit spring, Lin Xingyu was also very happy.

This spirit spring was simply a holy medicine for Mutated Ones; it would definitely be of great use in the future!

Just then, Lin Xingyu's stomach rumbled.

He awkwardly rubbed his stomach.

"Can you cook?"

He had been fighting for most of the day and hadn't eaten anything, so he was a bit hungry.

Yao Lan was stunned for a moment, then nodded gently.

"Yes, what does Master want to eat?"

...Just as Lin Xingyu was enjoying his meal.

Outside Starfall City, White Tiger Gorge.

Xia Fei was laughing up at the sky.

"Haha, I finally got an Opportunity!!"

"This time, not only did I raise my spirit seed to S-Rank, but I also raised my Rank to First Rank Four Stars."

"Only two days have passed, and I've reached First Rank Four Stars. What can Lin Xingyu compare to me?"

"This is a sure win; I'm just waiting for the rewards to arrive in 5 days!"

"Tomorrow is the freshman trial; I am determined to get first place!"

...At the same time.

Starfall City, Su Family.

In the living room, everyone dispersed, leaving only Old Master Su and Su Yingxue.

"Xiao Xue, I've returned this time to give you something."

Su Yue took out an ancient ring and placed it in Su Yingxue's hand.

"This was left by your parents. Now that you've become an Evolver, I can give it to you!"

Su Yingxue caressed the ring in her hand, her eyes moist.

Her parents were once powerful figures in the military. In a conflict with a foreign race, they were severely wounded and eventually died from their injuries.

Su Yingxue was still young then, vaguely remembering her parents tightly holding her small hand in their final moments... "Your parents were exemplary; I hope you don't let them down!"

The old man patted Su Yingxue's shoulder, his tone gentle.

"This is a special treasure; it requires a drop of blood for recognition."

Calming down, Su Yingxue squeezed a drop of blood from her fingertip and let it fall onto the ring.

In an instant, the ring glowed brightly, transforming into a stream of light that settled firmly on her finger.

"Little Master!"

At the same time, a gentle voice echoed in Su Yingxue's mind.

The sudden voice startled Su Yingxue, almost making her drop the ring.

"Little Master, don't panic. I am the artifact spirit of the ring."

"Please don't tell anyone about my existence!"

"What's wrong, Xiao Xue?"

Seeing Su Yingxue's unusual behavior, Su Yue asked with concern.

"There was static electricity just now..."

Su Yingxue felt a little guilty.

"Alright, you go ahead and research it. This ring is very unusual."

"Okay, Grandpa!"

...Back in her room, Su Yingxue carefully took out the ring.

A bird-like phantom emerged from the ring.

Its shape was very peculiar; its ice-blue body had a pair of fiery wings.

"Little Master, I am a wisp of the remnant soul of the Icefire Profound Phoenix. I was saved by your mother back then and resided in this ring, serving as its artifact spirit!"

"Seeing you, I think of your mother; you are practically identical."

The Profound Phoenix phantom looked at Su Yingxue, its face full of doting affection.

"You are my elder; I'll call you Aunt Feng, and you can call me Xiao Xue!"

"Alright, since I am an elder, I will give you a meeting gift!"

As soon as her voice fell, the Profound Phoenix phantom's eyes glowed brightly, and a stream of light merged into Su Yingxue's head.

Immediately after, information about a Cultivation Technique appeared in Su Yingxue's mind.

"This is..."

Su Yingxue's small mouth was slightly agape.

After transmitting the Cultivation Technique, the Profound Phoenix phantom became somewhat dim.

"This is the 'Icefire Nine Heavens'. I observe that your spirit seed's attributes align with my clan, making it very suitable for Cultivating this Cultivation Technique."

"Icefire Nine Heavens? I always feel this name is a bit strange."

Su Yingxue shook her slightly aching head, muttering to herself.