People in Doupo: The beginning of the game intercepts the rich woman Xun'er

Inside the ancient hall, deathly silence reigned, like solidified ink. Only the bubbling blood from the depths of the blood pool echoed repeatedly, carrying a "gurgling" sound, like the soft chanting of bloodlines dormant for a thousand years. This silent time flowed by quietly, and a month had passed in the blink of an eye.

In the blood pool, the scarlet water was still boiling, and tiny blood bubbles burst on the surface, splashing blood droplets onto Xiao Ling's fair and jade-like skin, instantly blending into his skin.

At this moment, countless fine blood vessels were faintly visible beneath his skin, moving and surging like awakened crimson serpents, slowly flowing into his body along his meridians.

With each infusion of blood, the aura surrounding him subtly rose, gradually becoming more robust and powerful, hinting at a breakthrough. He was completely different from his weak state after the blood transfusion last month.

"boom!"

The silence in the hall lasted for an unknown period of time, until one moment, the boiling and churning blood pool suddenly froze, as if its pulse had been choked by an invisible force.

The next second, a deep explosion suddenly erupted from the center of the pool, and crimson blood mist splashed in all directions with the shockwave. Meanwhile, a dazzling purple-gold light strangely spread out from Xiao Ling's body. The light was like a physical barrier, which actually blocked the blood threads that were drilling into his meridians from entering his body!

This sudden turn of events instantly brought Xun'er and Xiao Xuan, who were cultivating with their eyes closed by the blood pool, back to their senses.

The two of them suddenly opened their eyes and stared in astonishment at the purple-gold light that enveloped Xiao Ling in the center of the pool.

“What is this…” Xun’er stared blankly at the purple-gold color, her delicate eyebrows slightly furrowed.

She could clearly sense an extremely noble and strange aura from the light, an aura that carried the majesty of surpassing all beasts, a special feeling she had never experienced before.

Xiao Xuan also frowned, his cloudy eyes fixed on the purple-gold light screen, his gaze flashing quickly with thoughts, doubts, and a hint of disbelief.

After a long while, he suddenly slammed his withered hand against the edge of the pool, his voice filled with extreme astonishment and shock.
"This aura... it possesses both the domineering pressure of the Ancient Void Dragon Clan and a supreme aura similar to, yet surpassing, that of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan! The two forces can be intertwined so harmoniously... Could this be the legendary 'Supreme Dragon Phoenix'? But how could such a supreme bloodline, which only exists in ancient records, be found in this kid Xiao Ling!"

Upon hearing Xiao Xuan mention the words "Supreme Dragon Phoenix," Xun'er's doubts receded like the tide, and she instantly understood.

She suddenly remembered that when she was with Xiao Ling before, he had mentioned to her intermittently that he had gone to the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan to help Zi Yan quell the internal strife. And this Supreme Dragon Phoenix bloodline was obtained from Zi Yan at that time.

Previously, this bloodline power had been dormant within Xiao Ling's body, and she had never truly sensed it. This was the first time she had so clearly touched upon the majesty it contained; otherwise, given her understanding of Xiao Ling, she would have recognized it immediately.

The Supreme Dragon-Phoenix Bloodline is extremely rare in the long history of the Dou Qi Continent, appearing only a handful of times.

Even though Xun'er came from an ancient clan and was well-informed, she was still unfamiliar with this title.

If Xiao Ling hadn't told her about this past beforehand, she probably wouldn't even know the name of this bloodline.

Thinking this, Xun'er gently told Xiao Xuan the reason why Xiao Ling obtained the bloodline of the Supreme Dragon Phoenix.

As she spoke, Xiao Xuan's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and most of the doubt in his eyes dissipated. When he looked at Xiao Ling in the blood pool, his eyes showed a hint of sudden realization and a touch of amazement at the opportunity this junior had.

"The Supreme Dragon-Phoenix is ​​an unparalleled magical beast that possesses the bloodlines of both the Ancient Void Dragon and the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix. It can be called the true supreme being in the world of magical beasts." Xiao Xuan looked at the purple-gold light in the blood pool, his tone full of emotion, and his withered fingers unconsciously rubbed the edge of the pool. "It's just that such a creature is too rare. Even though I have lived for a thousand years, I have never seen it with my own eyes."

He paused, and when his gaze fell on Xiao Ling, it held a hint of admiration.
"I never imagined this junior's fortuitous encounters would be so profound, even managing to connect with such a reclusive and ancient race as the Ancient Dragon Clan. The current Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Dragon Clan even possesses the Supreme Dragon-Phoenix bloodline; in terms of potential alone, he already has the possibility of reaching the Dou Di level. Xiao Ling's ability to befriend her will undoubtedly be a great help to him in the future..."

However, at this point, Xiao Xuan's voice suddenly lowered, and a trace of melancholy flashed in his eyes: "It's a pity that the energy of heaven and earth is no longer as abundant as in ancient times. Lacking the necessary element to take that final step, such a promising talent born at this time ultimately lacks the confidence to reach the top. He was truly born at the wrong time..."

Xun'er listened to Xiao Xuan's wistful words, feeling completely bewildered and unable to fully grasp the meaning. However, she didn't intend to press further. Her gaze quickly returned to Xiao Ling in the blood pool, then she looked at Xiao Xuan and asked with a hint of urgency,
“Senior Xiao Xuan, since Brother Xiao Ling possesses such a powerful bloodline, it should be of great help to him in inheriting the Xiao Clan's legacy and in his subsequent cultivation. But look at the current situation, the purple-gold light is blocking the bloodline power from entering his body. This is quite abnormal. Could it be that there is a problem in the inheritance process?”

"From my observation, the power of the dragon-phoenix bloodline has already taken root in Xiao Ling's body. Now that the Xiao clan's original bloodline wants to merge into it, it sees it as an 'external enemy' and tries to push it away." Xiao Xuan's brows furrowed even more, his withered fingers tapping lightly on the edge of the pool, his tone full of solemnity.

"If the resistance of the dragon-phoenix bloodline cannot be neutralized, the Xiao clan bloodline will not be able to merge into his body at all. If a forced collision is attempted, the two forces will fight each other in his meridians, and Xiao Ling will inevitably suffer severe injuries, and in the end, he will most likely end up with both sides being injured."

He gazed at the purple-gold light that enveloped Xiao Ling, his expression complex.
"The power of this Dragon-Phoenix bloodline is actually comparable to that of a true Dou Di bloodline. Although the amount of power in Xiao Ling's body is not much at the moment, its quality is too high. Even a trace of it is not something that ordinary power can suppress, which is really troublesome."

Hearing Xiao Xuan describe the consequences as so severe, Xun'er's heart clenched instantly, and the panic she had just calmed down surged back up. She subconsciously took half a step forward, her voice filled with urgency: "Then... then is there any solution? Senior Xiao Xuan, you are so knowledgeable, you must have a solution, right?"

Her hands clenched involuntarily, her eyes hardening, and she quickly added...

"If there's anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask! I'll do anything to help Brother Xiao Ling get through this."

Hearing Xun'er's words and seeing the eager look in her eyes, Xiao Xuan felt a sense of relief. This girl's concern for Xiao Ling was truly genuine, which was a blessing for Xiao Ling. He paused in the motion of his fingertips tracing the edge of the pool, a thought suddenly forming in his mind. He then looked up at Xun'er.

Before Xiao Xuan could finish speaking, a sudden change occurred in Xiao Ling's body in the center of the blood pool. The unexpected movement instantly interrupted their conversation and drew Xun'er and Xiao Xuan's attention to him.

Suddenly, a circle of azure light burst forth around Xiao Ling, who was originally enveloped in purple-gold light.

The light was initially as soft as a thin mist, but in an instant it transformed into a tangible protective shield, enveloping his entire body. Even the scarlet pool water was forced back by this clear blue light.

What's even more peculiar is that within the light barrier, a mysterious and profound aura is slowly spreading out. This aura has neither the weight of the Xiao clan's bloodline nor the domineering nature of the dragon and phoenix bloodline. Instead, it resembles the thin mist in the forest at dawn, carrying a soothing power that even softens the tense air in the hall.

Xun'er and Xiao Xuan both held their breath, staring intently at the changes in the center of the pool. The next second, an even more shocking scene appeared: the purple-gold dragon-phoenix aura and the crimson Xiao clan bloodline, which had been fiercely clashing and incompatible on Xiao Ling's body, seemed to have been put on "pause" by this azure halo, gradually stopping their mutual repulsion and agitation.

Immediately afterwards, the two beams of light that were originally at odds began to slowly move along the inside of the light shield. At first, they were half an inch apart, but later they tentatively approached each other. The crimson and purple-gold light bands gently touched each other. Instead of exploding as expected, they gradually intertwined and entwined together, like streams flowing into a river!
The crimson power of the Xiao clan's bloodline seemed to have been softened by the blue light, losing some of its savagery and gaining a gentler touch. The aura of the purple-gold dragon and phoenix also softened, losing its supreme pressure.

Two beams of light, enveloped by a deep blue light shield, circled around Xiao Ling's body. Crimson and purple-gold intermingled and gradually merged into a two-colored light band that carried both the weight of the ancient clan and the majesty of a supreme being. Even the air seemed to be filled with faint energy ripples.

Xun'er gazed at the intertwined two-colored band of light in the center of the pool, her eyes filled with surprise and confusion. She quickly turned to look at Xiao Xuan beside her, her voice tinged with barely concealed urgency.

"Senior Xiao Xuan, what... what's going on? Those two originally clashing bloodlines are actually starting to intertwine! Judging from this, it should be developing in a positive direction, right?"

Xiao Xuan's brows were still slightly furrowed, but his cloudy eyes were fixed on the changes in Xiao Ling's body, and he even softened his breathing.

Only when he saw the two-colored light band flowing more and more harmoniously did he seem to suddenly grasp the key point, his voice tinged with disbelief.
"This...this is the fusion of two bloodlines! But how is this possible? Just now they were resisting each other like fire and water, how could they suddenly..." He swallowed the words back, his gaze fixed on the azure halo enveloping Xiao Ling, lost in thought.

In a short while, the doubt in Xiao Xuan's eyes vanished, replaced by shock and realization. He couldn't help but murmur to himself...

"So that's how it is! So that's how it is! It was Xiao Ling's special physique that was secretly guiding it! It was this physique that softened the repulsive force between the two bloodlines, allowing them to flow along the same energy, and thus slowly began to merge!"

He became more and more agitated as he spoke, his withered hands even trembling slightly.
"Haha, how peculiar! Just how powerful must a physique capable of harmonizing supreme bloodlines be? In my thousand years of life, I have never heard of such a thing! But now it seems there is no need to worry anymore. Since the bloodlines have begun to merge, there will be no risk of them clashing when absorbing the power of the Xiao clan's origin. This kid has given me another surprise!"

Immediately, Xiao Xuan turned sharply to the side, his gaze fixed intently on Xun'er, a rare fervor flickering in his cloudy eyes, his voice filled with barely suppressed urgency.

“Girl, I wish to ask you for some of the bloodline power of the ancient clan. I wonder if you would agree? I want to use this power on Xiao Ling.”

Seeing Xun'er's puzzled expression, he quickly added, his tone full of reminiscence of the past and certainty of the present.
"I know that the bloodlines of the Ancient Clan and the Xiao Clan are extremely difficult to merge. Back then, I personally tried it and only then did I truly understand the difficulty. When two equally powerful bloodlines collide, there is no way to reconcile them, which is why it failed."

“I was previously pondering that the Dragon-Phoenix bloodline within Xiao Ling is no less powerful than the Dou Di bloodline. If we use it as a ‘harmonizing agent,’ it might be able to completely fuse the bloodlines of the Gu and Xiao clans, and incidentally resolve any potential hidden dangers that the Dragon-Phoenix bloodline might bring…”

At this point, he changed the subject, his gaze falling back on Xiao Ling, filled with astonishment.

"But now it seems I was overthinking it! Xiao Ling's physique is too special. With it, there's no need to bear the risks of those fusions at all. Originally, I thought that an 80% success rate for bloodline fusion would be a stroke of luck, but now it seems that this method will only bring benefits to Xiao Ling!"

Upon hearing this, Xun'er quickly composed herself, gritted her teeth, and nodded firmly with no hesitation in her eyes: "Since it's to help Brother Xiao Ling, then I'll do as Senior Xiao Xuan says! As long as I can help Brother Xiao Ling, I'm willing to do anything."

"On behalf of Xiao Ling and the entire Xiao clan, I thank you in advance, girl!" Upon hearing this, Xiao Xuan's expression suddenly became solemn. He solemnly clasped his hands in a salute to Xun'er, his voice full of gratitude.

Faced with such a grand gesture from Xiao Xuan, Xun'er simply waved her hand lightly, not taking it to heart.

She had already witnessed Xiao Ling's special physique and heard Xiao Xuan say that this matter would be entirely beneficial to him. Since it could help Xiao Ling, she was willing to do it even if it meant sacrificing some of her own strength and causing some harm to herself. In her eyes, this sacrifice was nothing at all.

Xun'er took a deep breath, suppressing the faint throbbing within her body, and her jade hands quickly formed several complex and strange hand seals.

The moment the hand seal was completed, she lightly traced a line on her fair, jade-like wrist with her fingertip, and a fine bloodstain immediately appeared.

Crimson blood slowly seeped from her wrist, dripping into her outstretched palm. Then, as she tilted her wrist slightly, drops of blood, imbued with the aura of the ancient race, fell into the blood pool below, creating tiny ripples.

As blood continued to drip, Xun'er's originally rosy face visibly lost its color, a pallor creeping onto her cheeks, even her lips paled slightly, and her breathing became shallower than before. Clearly, this brief bloodletting had already taken a toll on her. (End of Chapter)