"The blood of the God of War?"
Upon hearing Fang Xian's request, Lin Langtian's playful demeanor vanished, replaced by a deep and serious expression.
The fact that the Lin family possesses the "blood of the God of War" is no secret in the Dragon Kingdom.
It's normal for Fang Xian to know, but asking for the "blood of the God of War" that the Lin family has inherited for thousands of years is indeed going too far.
Thousands of years ago, monsters invaded, humanity awakened, and the world began to change.
Among them, a war god emerged during that chaotic era, named Lin Dongwei, who was the ancestor of the Lin family.
Lin Dongwei shone like a meteor, and fell just as quickly.
He was originally just an ordinary genius, but for some reason, he suddenly unleashed terrifying combat power during the ancient war, like a war god descending to earth, killing the demons and causing them to flee in disarray.
Because he was too dazzling, he was attacked by the six great demon gods.
Lin Dongwei fought against the six great demon gods single-handedly, and ultimately died on the battlefield.
His blood was retrieved by the descendants of the Lin family. After many experiments, they discovered that Lin Dongwei's blood could make people stronger, hence it was called "Blood of the God of War".
After five hundred years of inheritance, much of the "blood of the God of War" has been lost.
More than two hundred years ago, the Lin family had only one drop of "God of War's Blood" left.
A single drop of "God of War's Blood" had no effect whatsoever, so the Lin family regarded it as a family heirloom, leaving it to future generations as a belief.
Now that Fang Xian has set his sights on the "Blood of the God of War," how can Lin Langtian not be angry?
Fang Xian noticed Lin Langtian's anger, smiled slightly, and uttered the excuse he had prepared earlier.
"Uncle Lin, actually, I want the 'Blood of the God of War' not for myself, but for Mengqian."
Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian looked at Lin Mengqian, his expression softening somewhat.
The Lin family's heirlooms cannot be given to outsiders.
Even if Fang Xian is an unparalleled genius and the son-in-law of the Lin family, he cannot inherit the "blood of the God of War".
Lin Mengqian and Gu Ni both looked at Fang Xian in surprise, wondering why.
A single drop of "God of War's Blood" has absolutely no effect, which is why no one has coveted "God of War's Blood" since the Lin family's decline.
Lin Langtian looked at Fang Xian suspiciously, unable to understand what effect this drop of "God of War's Blood" could have on Lin Mengqian.
"The Blood of the God of War is a treasured heirloom of our race, not anyone's private property."
"Besides, a single drop of 'Blood of the God of War' has no effect on the human body; using it would be a waste."
Lin Langtian's reaction was exactly what Fang Xian had expected. It had already been proven that a single drop of "God of War's Blood" was indeed useless.
If one drop of "God of War's Blood" is useless, what about ten thousand drops?
Fang Xian has a "God-level Multiplier Return System" that allows him to return ten thousand times the amount of a single drop.
His eyes were deep, and he began to argue sophistry.
"Uncle Lin, I want to ask you, where does Mengqian's talent rank in the Lin family?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian pondered carefully and came to a surprising answer.
Lin Mengqian reached level 63 at the age of 20, while the God of War Lin Dongwei was only level 10 at the age of 20.
"Given Mengqian's current level, she is absolutely unique."
"Uncle Lin, are you sure a drop of 'Blood of the God of War' won't work?"
"Hmm...it's no use."
"Why not use that useless drop of 'God of War Blood' among the Lin family's unparalleled geniuses? Let's gamble on the future."
At this point, Fang Xian's voice became firm and powerful.
"If the bet is right, Mengqian can lead the Lin family back to its peak."
"At that time, the Lin family will no longer rely on a drop of 'God of War's blood' as their faith, but on a living God of War!"
A living god of war?
These words echoed in Lin Langtian's mind for a long time, deafeningly.
As members of the Lin family, who wouldn't want to restore the Lin family's former glory?
But they were all helpless and could only watch the Lin family decline.
Now that we have the opportunity to return to our peak, if we don't try, we'll never have a chance to turn things around.
Whether out of personal or public interest, he had no reason not to place his hopes on Lin Mengqian.
Moreover, even if we assume that a single drop of "God of War's Blood" has no effect, Lin Mengqian still has four peerless geniuses by her side: Yukino, Liu Shishuang, Tang Xiaowu, and Fang Xian.
By selling Fang Xian at this moment, Lin Langtian could not only save face for Fang Xian and Lin Mengqian, but also gamble on the future.
It is entirely beneficial and without any harm.
He looked at Fang Xian with a serious expression.
"Wait for me."
After Lin Langtian finished speaking, he turned and left.
Looking at his resolute back, Fang Xian already knew that he was confident of victory.
The "blood of the God of War" is his.
...
More than 10 minutes later, Lin Langtian returned and handed a brocade box to Fang Xian.
His expression was resolute, and he spoke decisively.
"The Blood of the God of War is now entrusted to you."
"Mengqian is now in your hands as well."
Everyone present understood Lin Langtian's meaning: he did not directly hand over the "Blood of the God of War" to Lin Mengqian, which meant that Lin Langtian had truly entrusted the Lin family to Fang Xian.
Fang Xian understood Lin Langtian's meaning perfectly well.
As descendants of heroes, and having never done anything heinous, the Lin family was naturally willing to be protected by him.
He nodded and solemnly accepted the brocade box.
"Thank you for your trust, Uncle Lin. As long as Fang Xian is alive, no one will dare to bully Meng Qian or touch the Lin family."
Lin Mengqian rushed into Fang Xian's arms, moved to tears.
Fang Xian gently comforted Lin Mengqian. To avoid any unforeseen complications and to put the Lin family at ease, he handed the brocade box to Lin Mengqian.
"Mengqian, don't cry. Use the 'Blood of the God of War' now."
Lin Mengqian sobbed for a while, then obediently accepted the brocade box.
She looked at Fang Xian with a complicated expression, then at Lin Langtian and Gu Ni.
"Do I... really need to use it?"
Lin Langtian and Gu Ni smiled and nodded, encouraging her to use it.
Fang Xian gently stroked Lin Mengqian's head and tenderly persuaded her.
"If we become stronger together, we can live up to the selfless dedication of our uncles and aunts."
Lin Mengqian nodded firmly in response, her eyes resolute.
"Yes! I must surpass my ancestors and become the 'God of War' of our time to protect my home and country!"
She opened the brocade box and saw crystal-clear, congealed blood-red droplets.
This is—"The Blood of the God of War".
Lin Mengqian carefully picked up the "Blood of the God of War," her heart filled with awe.
With encouraging looks from the crowd, she clicked to absorb the information.
[Ding! Lin Mengqian consumed one drop of "Blood of the God of War," and received a refund of five thousand drops.]
"Mengqian, how do you feel?"
Lin Mengqian carefully examined her own data and then shook her head helplessly.
Lin Langtian and Gu Ni sighed; as expected, the miracle did not happen.
They gently patted Lin Mengqian's shoulder, smiling and encouraging her.
"Mengqian, it's alright. Your parents believe you can become an unparalleled powerhouse even without the 'Blood of the God of War'."
"Yes, Mengqian, your parents believe in you."
Touched, Lin Mengqian turned around and threw herself into their arms.
"Thank you, Mom and Dad."
Fang Xian revealed a confident smile and looked at them with great conviction.
"The inability to unleash the power of the 'Blood of the God of War' is only temporary."
Lin Langtian looked at Fang Xian with surprise, but hope reappeared in his eyes.
"Fang Xian, do you perhaps have a solution?"
"Of course, my woman will definitely become..."
"--Mars."
Just then, a mocking voice came from outside.
"Hahaha! What a boastful tone."
"Want to become a God of War? Have you even asked the Chen family?"
The visitor was none other than the head of the Chen family, the most powerful family in Yongjiang City.
—Chen Zhendong.
Following closely behind him was a group of people in black and Chen Tingxuan, the city flower of Yongjiang City.
There's also Chen Xiaoshuai....