Chapter 852: Chapter 28 Dragon’s Blood
Xuan Yue certainly knew how precious these Space Magic Notes were, especially as they came from the hands of Pu Lin, the space mage who went by the name Yuan Mu. Xuan Yue accepted the Magic Notes with both hands, gravely saying, "Thank you, Prophet Pu Lin, I will definitely practice your space magic diligently." Although she said this, Xuan Yue wasn’t eager to begin her training; she still harbored doubts about Pu Lin’s claims of the Savior.
Seeming to perceive Xuan Yue’s thoughts, Pu Lin smiled and said, "Child, one day, you will strive to excel. Ah Dai, come here."
Ah Dai responded and walked over to stand beside Xuan Yue. With a gentle smile, Pu Lin took Ah Dai’s hand and said, "Ah Dai, you are a kind child, but the person you are now is probably not your true nature. With your appearance, you should be an extremely intelligent individual. The reason you are like this now must be connected to your childhood. If I am not mistaken, you must be an orphan."
Ah Dai was startled and asked, "How do you know?"
Pu Lin smiled mysteriously and said, "Don’t forget, I am the Prophet of the Pu Yan tribe! Your childhood must have been marred by some painful experience. Once you entered the Temple, I checked your body and found that there is a shadow in your mind. Only by breaking through this shadow can you rediscover your true self. However, this is something you must achieve through your own efforts. Even if you have lost your memory, you are still a kind-hearted child, and it’s your good nature that has led you to where you are today. Your future achievements are boundless. Remember my words, no matter whether you regain your memory or not, always maintain your kind heart. Only with a heart as pure as water will you gain the favor of the Sky God."
After hearing Pu Lin’s words, Ah Dai stood there in shock, with a flicker of light passing through his mind, but it was elusive. Xuan Yue frowned and asked, "Prophet Pu Lin, are you saying that Ah Dai has suffered from amnesia?"
Pu Lin nodded slightly and said, "Ah Dai’s childhood must have been very traumatic, which is why he lost his memory, but I believe that he will eventually be able to recall those memories."
With a trembling voice, Ah Dai asked, "Prophet Pu Lin, are you saying that I could have a family? That I am not an orphan?"
Pu Lin shook his head and said, "My power is limited as well. Where exactly you come from and who you really are, I do not know. Everything is up to you to discover. Do you understand?"
Ah Dai looked at Pu Lin blankly and was speechless for a long time.
Pu Lin said, "Alright, Ah Dai, I have something for you as well, which will serve a definite purpose for you in the future. It can not only help suppress evil but also protect you at critical moments. Look." As he spoke, Pu Lin placed his hand on the stone table in front of him. A light flashed, and a cylindrical stone pillar rose from the center of the table. Pu Lin gave a low shout and quickly drew a hexagram on top of the pillar, muttering a few spells. The light suddenly intensified, and the protruding pillar became crystal clear, revealing a necklace inside it. The necklace was silver with a blue pendant, a very ordinary teardrop shape, looking very similar to the Phoenix’s Blood that Xuan Yue wore.
As the necklace appeared, the Phoenix’s Blood on Xuan Yue’s chest suddenly warmed up, giving her a sense of déjà vu.
Pu Lin gazed at the necklace before him with a sense of bewilderment and sighed, "Do you remember the saying, ’Bound by the Dragon’s Blood’? This necklace is the Dragon’s Blood, a match for the Phoenix’s Blood, and our Pu Yan tribe has preserved it for over a thousand years. Xuan Yue, you should be aware of the origins of these two necklaces."
Xuan Yue, somewhat excited, looked at the Dragon’s Blood and nodded, saying, "The Blood of the Divine Dragon and the Blood of the Phoenix were personal ornaments of His Holiness God Feather, the first Pope, and his wife. Legend has it that they were made from the blood of the Divine Dragon, King of Giants, and the Phoenix, King of Birds, and they possess immense power."
Pu Lin nodded and said, "Right, what you said is correct, this Dragon’s Blood was indeed an item of His Holiness God Feather. Back then, other races were unwilling to return our Pu Yan tribe’s territory, so out of an apology, His Holiness God Feather gave his own Protective Relic to our tribe, making it a treasured heirloom. For thousands of years, we have never once used it. The Phoenix’s Blood has been kept by the church all this time, and it is the piece that Xuan Yue bears. They were originally a pair, enhancing each other. Your powers are still too weak to bring out the full force of these two Divine Artifacts. Once you surpass my power, perhaps you could truly call upon the help of the Divine Dragon and the Phoenix. Among artifacts, the Blood of the Divine Dragon and the Blood of the Phoenix can be considered Intermediate Artifacts."
Xuan Yue was taken aback and asked, "Are there ranks for Divine Artifacts too?"
Pu Lin nodded slightly and explained, "Divine Artifacts are generally divided into three levels. Haven’t your elders told you? Some lower-level artifacts can be created by human effort. I know that a great Alchemist once made a lower-level artifact using his own power and many precious materials from the world. As for how Intermediate and Superior Artifacts came to be, even I am not sure. All I know is that even the Sky God fears the power of a Superior Artifact." As he spoke, his gaze drifted unintentionally over the area on Ah Dai’s chest where the Sword of Hades resided.
