[Congratulations! You have consumed the 'Primal Origin Blood Fruit' and awakened a Heaven-rank bloodline—Yin-Yang Bloodline.]
"Thump!"
By the time Li Wei returned to the game world, he had already consumed the Primal Origin Blood Fruit.
Inside the Ancestor Space, Li Wei felt the changes in his body.
As the Blood Fruit's spiritual power entered him, it felt as if something was tearing apart his Primordial Spirit, bit by bit.
This change in his Primordial Spirit also triggered a strange, massive transformation in his foundational bones, blood qi, and his perception of the world's spiritual power.
His Primordial Spirit gradually transformed into the twin Yin-Yang koi fish from a Yin-Yang Fish Diagram.
Before the koi, there seemed to be a Heavenly Gate. Li Wei could feel that as long as the Yin-Yang Koi could cross that Heavenly Gate, an even vaster world would be waiting for him.
At the same time, Li Wei also had a realization. The truly formidable aspect of the Primal Origin Blood Fruit was its ability to develop the most suitable bloodline for a clan member, based on their cultivation and spiritual power.
This was true for Li Xinnian, and it was true for him.
[Yin-Yang Bloodline—Yin and Yang intertwine, increasing spiritual power intensity by 100%. Comprehension of Rules during cultivation is increased by 20%.
The convergence of Yin and Yang spiritual power can produce 'Annihilation' spiritual power. When used, strength increases exponentially.
Warning: Overuse will cause extreme damage to the Primordial Spirit and physical body.]
"What a powerful bloodline!"
Feeling the power of the bloodline, a trace of shock flashed in Li Wei's eyes.
Before merging with the Yin-Yang Bloodline, he was already very close to Tian Xing's original strength. And now, his power had risen yet another notch!
Not to mention his comprehension of the Rules had deepened. What made him most ecstatic was the 'Annihilation' spiritual power produced by the Yin-Yang Bloodline!
"Strength increases exponentially. The drawback is that it causes damage to the physical body and Primordial Spirit, but when I descend into the game world, it won't harm my real body. Hiss~"
Li Wei gulped.
Just as he was pondering whether he could try to battle above his realm, a message on the panel before his eyes caught his attention, causing him to fall into a momentary daze.
[Special Event—Hunter and Prey]
[Your descendant, Li Yunlin...]
...
"Grand Elder Yunlin, you seem to have something on your mind?"
Li Yunlin gazed blankly at the starry sky. Fairy Hongxiu, held in his embrace, spoke with a charming voice.
He swore he had never heard such a beautiful sound in his entire life, just like the first time he and Fairy Hongxiu had discussed the Dao in this Skyveil Hall.
Actually, he wasn't stupid.
Kuanghua repeatedly arranged for him and Fairy Hongxiu to be alone together; how could he not know Kuanghua wanted to set up this match?
Li Yunlin lifted Fairy Hongxiu's hair, revealing her face, which held a trace of bashfulness.
This reminded him of the great battle at Prince Qian's Mansion back then, when he first met Fairy Hongxiu.
She was the most vibrant Red Spider Lily in the heavy snow—much more beautiful than the Old Tree's coarse leaves.
He had cultivated his entire life, and for the first time, the thought of placing a pot of Red Spider Lilies beside him during secluded cultivation arose.
Everything now seemed so unreal. Li Yunlin said in a daze, "Fairy, I was thinking, how should I explain this to my clansmen? And... our current relationship... The Old Ancestor definitely knows already. And the Perennis Immortal Palace and the Skyveil Sect, how should we explain this to the juniors? Besides, I am still your junior."
"We'll cross that bridge when we come to it."
Fairy Hongxiu's lips curved in a smug smile. "Besides, you and I both have temperaments suited for nothing but cultivation. Even if we spend the rest of our lives here on this Red Spider Lily Platform, no one will know."
No one knew the satisfaction she felt inside.
Back then, at Prince Qian's Mansion, while others were marveling at the appearance of the Li family's Old Ancestor, she alone, amidst that heavy snow, had eyes only for Grand Elder Yunlin as he held up the Skyveil Hall beneath the thunder.
She marveled at Grand Elder Yunlin's aptitude and talent.
Those who walk the path of the Dao always appreciate others who do the same, especially someone like Ming Daozi, who showed great appreciation for Grand Elder Yunlin even in the final moments of his life.
How could she fail to see Li Kuanghua's attempts to matchmake her and Grand Elder Yunlin?
If she hadn't genuinely wanted to get to know him, she wouldn't have left the Red Spider Lily Platform, even if Li Kuanghua had the most eloquent silver tongue.
Unfortunately, just as Li Kuanghua had said, Fairy Hongxiu could tell there was a thorn in Li Yunlin's heart.
Perhaps it was a psychological shadow from his childhood that made Grand Elder Yunlin always keep a sense of distance from her.
Under this starry night, the man and woman, who in the eyes of outsiders were like banished immortals, had in reality harbored ulterior motives for decades.
They looked at each other, smiles appearing on both their faces.
"Grand Elder Yunlin... shall we... shall we continue?"
"When I returned from the family... about... that... you aren't angry, are you?"
"We who cultivate the Dao should let everything follow its natural course. By the way, Grand Elder Yunlin, what was it you said the Old Ancestor knows?"
"Perhaps the Old Ancestor is right here beside us. But it's fine. His venerable self is an immortal; what hasn't he seen? He won't be peeping."
"Mm."
"..."
The long night stretched on. The Old Ancestor felt as if he had been struck by lightning.
Outside the Skyveil Hall, a little girl wearing a yellow skirt and twin pigtails could be seen gazing up at the starry sky, sighing deeply.
"Ai, Grand-uncle Yunlin and Fairy Hongxiu are really two blocks of wood. When will this ever end?"
Li Wei appeared beside Li Kuanghua with a dark expression.
He sat next to her, looked at the night sky, and was filled with emotion.
Unfortunately, Li Kuanghua couldn't hear his muttering.
"The child has finally grown up, ah. Kuanghua is so pitiful. Little does she know, she's just a part of their plan."
"They've long since hit it off. They're just using you to get in touch with each other."
"Shameless, love-struck couple."
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