Douluo Amon: I am the Heavenly Venerable of the Dragon King.

Chapter 596 Three Goals

Time flies like an arrow; in the blink of an eye, three months have quietly passed.

The atmosphere in Bai Xiuxiu's room was exceptionally heavy. The air around them seemed to be frozen by the oppressive atmosphere, so quiet that it was almost suffocating.

"Three whole months have passed, why haven't you collected that man's blood yet?!"

Augustus's deep and authoritative voice suddenly emanated from the necklace on the table, like a heavy hammer, directly questioning Bai Xiuxiu.

Bai Xiuxiu pursed her lips slightly, a hint of helplessness and worry flashing in her eyes, before calmly explaining:

"It's not that I don't want to collect Nan Fusheng's blood, but the security around him is too tight. There is a woman named Zi Ji who serves as his personal bodyguard and is almost inseparable from him every day."

"Although I don't know exactly how strong that woman is, my instincts tell me that she is definitely stronger than me."

"Besides, there is also a quasi-god-level soul beast named Naxida living in this mansion. It is really difficult to obtain Nan Fusheng's blood under their noses."

During these long three months, Bai Xiuxiu racked her brains and used all sorts of tricks to complete the task assigned by Augustus and obtain Nan Fusheng's blood.

For example, she would often pretend to bump into Nan Fusheng in the corridors of the mansion. Whenever she saw Nan Fusheng appear, she would adjust her demeanor and walk towards him with seemingly casual yet deliberate steps.

When the two were only a few steps apart, she suddenly slipped and fell uncontrollably toward Nan Fusheng.

In that instant, her fingertips curled slightly, seizing the opportunity to gently touch Nan Fusheng's skin as she tackled him. If she could just break through the skin and obtain that crucial blood, everything would be accomplished.

For example, while asking questions about some documents, he accidentally fell and then lunged at Nan Fusheng again.

For example, during meals, she...

There are many examples, but every time she accidentally lunges at Nan Fusheng and accidentally points her fingertips at Nan Fusheng's skin, Zi Ji always appears in time to stop her.

For three consecutive months, she fell countless times, but she never succeeded even once; Zi Ji's defense was watertight.

This made Qingque look at her a little strangely, and she even asked her privately if she had any health problems and if she needed help asking for leave.

Fortunately, I managed to explain to Qingque in the end and barely managed to get away with it.

For Bai Xiuxiu, falling down and lunging at Nan Fusheng, accidentally scratching him, and then carefully collecting a little blood was the best plan she could think of.

It wasn't that she didn't want to use other, more direct and effective methods; it was simply that Augustus's task for her was extremely demanding, requiring her to complete the blood collection without arousing any suspicion from Nan Fusheng.

Bai Xiuxiu racked her brains, but still couldn't think of a better way to collect Nan Fusheng's blood without arousing his suspicion.

Left with no other choice, she could only repeat this seemingly clumsy but necessary plan time and time again, continuing to search for that slim chance of success amidst repeated failures.

"Murasaki? Narcida?!" Augustus's voice rang out again, still deep, but it seemed to contain a hint of contemplation, as if he was trying to piece together information about these two people in his mind.

The room fell silent for a moment, and after a long while, Augustus's voice broke the silence again: "Tell me in detail who is around Nan Fusheng now, or what kind of soul beasts are they?"

"Yes." Bai Xiuxiu nodded slightly, and then began to report on the situation around Nan Fusheng. She did not hide any information about Naxida or Qingque.

From the very beginning, Bai Xiuxiu was perfectly clear about her identity—she had infiltrated this place as a spy. She kept this in mind constantly and never forgot it for a moment.

Although she occasionally felt a pang of guilt while interacting with Qingque and the others.

But when she thought of the deep-seated hatred, and the need to avenge herself against the Demon Emperor and to comfort the spirits of her mother and people in heaven, she had no other choice. The only ones she could rely on now were Leviathan and the others.

"Bluebird? Auspicious beast? I didn't expect to hear such interesting information right after waking up." Just then, another deep voice suddenly came from the necklace on the table.

At the same time, the faint sound of waves crashing and surging could be heard emanating from the necklace.

"It's Leviathan!" Upon hearing this voice, Bai Xiuxiu's body trembled involuntarily, as if struck by an invisible force.

Even though Leviathan wasn't directly in front of her at that moment, the deep shadow left by their first meeting was enough to terrify Bai Xiuxiu.

"Bai Xiuxiu, are you sure that Qingque is an auspicious beast? I remember there are some soul beasts on land that possess auspicious energy, such as the Golden Tortoise Shell." Leviathan's voice continued, tinged with inquiry and doubt.

In the world of spirit beasts, the Imperial Auspicious Beast is not the only one possessing auspicious energy. For example, the Golden Hawksbill Turtle of the Hawksbill Turtle clan also holds the title of auspicious beast.

Among turtle-type spirit beasts, the Golden Hawksbill Turtle is like an emperor, the undisputed king of turtles. While its auspicious aura may not be as powerful as that of the Imperial Beast, it is still enough to protect the surrounding spirit beasts and bring them good fortune.

"Yes, yes, I'm absolutely sure." Bai Xiuxiu nodded quickly, her speech unconsciously quickening, her expression full of certainty.

"Although the hawksbill turtle clan is also known for its auspiciousness, even the king among them—the golden hawksbill turtle—possesses only a very limited amount of auspicious energy."

"The auspicious aura I sensed from the Azure Sparrow was far beyond what the Golden Tortoiseshell could compare to. That immense and powerful force of destiny was something no ordinary individual could possess."

"The Azure Sparrow definitely carries the power of destiny for many races. With that level of auspiciousness, she is undoubtedly an imperial beast. At least, that's what my inherited memories tell me."

In the ocean, there also exist auspicious beasts. Like the hawksbill turtles, they have always been known for their longevity. As a symbol of good fortune, other spirit beasts can largely avoid natural disasters by cultivating near them.

Therefore, in the world of spirit beasts, they have almost no natural enemies. They are the kind of special beings that any spirit beast is willing to approach. Living to a lifespan of 100,000 years is not difficult for them.

Bai Xiuxiu had personally seen the deep-sea hawksbill turtle from the hawksbill turtle clan, which was also a soul beast with auspicious energy.

However, when comparing the auspicious aura of the deep-sea hawksbill turtle with that of the bluebird, the difference between the two is immeasurable, like the difference between a bowl of water and a river, and they are simply incomparable.

This is precisely why Bai Xiuxiu was so certain that Qingque was the imperial auspicious beast after it displayed auspicious energy.

"The auspicious beast Azure Bird, Nasita, and even Zi Ji, whom you just mentioned—it seems our land allies have been secretly doing quite a bit!"

Leviathan's voice gradually turned cold, and the chill seemed to penetrate Bai Xiuxiu's very bones through the necklace.

Even without directly facing Leviathan, Bai Xiuxiu could vaguely sense that Leviathan on the other end of the necklace seemed somewhat angry.

The next second, Leviathan's deep, authoritative voice boomed from the necklace that sat quietly on the table:

"Bai Xiuxiu, I'm giving you one month to collect 100 milliliters of blood from that man named Nan Fusheng and send it over. I need it to determine his current condition."

"One hundred milliliters?!"

Upon hearing this, Bai Xiuxiu froze instantly, her eyes filled with disbelief. This sudden request struck her like a heavy hammer blow.

The images of how she had tried so hard and failed repeatedly to obtain even a single drop of Nan Fusheng's blood over the past three months flashed through her mind. Now, she was to obtain a full 100 milliliters in just one month, which was simply a fantasy.

Leviathan seemed unconcerned by Bai Xiuxiu's shock and added, "Of course, if you can get his essence blood, then just one drop will be enough."

"Essence blood?!" Bai Xiuxiu was speechless, filled with helplessness and despair.

She knew perfectly well that essence blood was the most precious thing for any soul master. Even losing just a drop of essence blood required a great deal of time and energy to recover, so the difficulty of obtaining essence blood from Nan Fusheng was unimaginable.

At this moment, Bai Xiuxiu's expression was just like that of Benboerba in "Journey to the West," who was asked by the Nine-Headed Insect to eliminate Tang Sanzang and his disciples. She looked bewildered and helpless, her heart filled with despair and despair.

Whether it's 100 milliliters of blood or a single drop of semen, for Bai Xiuxiu at this moment, they are like unattainable stars, an almost impossible and arduous task.

Moreover, Nan Fusheng was surrounded by an impenetrable defense. Zi Ji's constant, close protection ensured that every attempt she made to get close to Nan Fusheng ended in failure.

Naxi Da's unusually high regard for Nan Fusheng also made Bai Xiuxiu wary. Back then, Naxi Da even summoned her specifically and gave her a stern warning. The authoritative expression and unquestionable tone of Naxi Da still make Bai Xiuxiu feel lingering fear.

She was certain that if Naxida discovered her while she was obtaining Nan Fusheng's blood or essence, a terrible disaster would await her, and she would probably not even be able to escape unscathed.

"Lord Leviathan, the security surrounding Nan Fusheng is simply too strong. To complete this mission without arousing his suspicion is truly..."

Bai Xiuxiu's voice trembled slightly with hesitation as she tried to explain the difficulty of the mission to Leviathan.

Unexpectedly, Leviathan remained unmoved, his tone cold and forceful: "That's your problem! We sent you to land in the first place so that you could do some things that we couldn't do ourselves."

This tone is exactly like that of a headstrong leader who always gives orders haphazardly and issues outrageous commands to subordinates, completely disregarding the actual situation and the difficulties faced by their subordinates.

"It's not that easy for us to help you get revenge. However, obtaining 100 milliliters of blood, or even your life essence, without arousing that man's suspicion is indeed a bit difficult for you."

Leviathan's voice gradually slowed down, as if he was weighing something, or perhaps thinking of a new solution.

After a brief silence, Leviathan spoke again: "In that case, besides the two methods mentioned above, you can also try to obtain his life energy. That can replace the previous two methods."

"Life energy? What is that?" A look of confusion flashed in Bai Xiuxiu's eyes; she knew nothing about this unfamiliar concept.

"Life energy is..." Leviathan's voice, transmitted through the necklace, began to explain in detail to Bai Xiuxiu.

As Leviathan narrated, Bai Xiuxiu's expression gradually became complex. She frowned at times, and was surprised at others. When she fully understood the meaning of life energy, her pretty face instantly turned bright red, a complex expression that mixed shyness, shock, and embarrassment.

"I'm only giving you one month. You only need to acquire one of the three options mentioned above. If you fail to do so, don't expect us to help you take revenge." Leviathan's voice turned cold and resolute once again, devoid of any emotion.

As soon as he finished speaking, the red light on the necklace on the table began to slowly dissipate, gradually turning back into an ordinary necklace, as if the stressful and challenging conversation had never happened.

However, Bai Xiuxiu's heart remained unsettled for a long time. Three almost impossible goals in one month weighed heavily on her mind.

"What should we do?"

Bai Xiuxiu's voice echoed softly in the empty room, filled with endless confusion and helplessness. She subconsciously squatted down slowly, curling her body into a ball, burying her burning face deep between her knees, as if this would allow her to escape the thorny problem before her.

She faced three nearly impossible goals. The first two—obtaining one hundred milliliters of Nan Fusheng's blood, or a drop of his semen—were practically a pipe dream given the tight security surrounding him.

When her thoughts turned to her third goal—to obtain Nan Fusheng's life energy—Bai Xiuxiu's pretty face instantly flushed with a hot blush, the heat quickly spreading to her ears.

She didn't dislike Nan Fusheng, but she wasn't exactly fond of him either.

However, in order to complete her mission and seek revenge, she has to consider the method that she finds difficult to talk about. This fills her with inner turmoil and struggle, and a strong urge to cover her face and run away surges into her heart.

However, just as she was struggling internally, the gruesome scene of her mother's dismembered body and the bloody images of her clansmen's severed limbs flashed through her mind like lightning.

Those painful memories, like sharp blades, pierced her heart. The voices and smiles of her loved ones, the laughter and joy of her people, had all vanished under the Demon Emperor's tyranny, leaving only these ravaged memories.

These painful memories, however, became her strongest support at this moment. Bai Xiuxiu's eyes instantly became sharp and firm, and all her hesitation and retreat vanished in that instant.

She knew that she bore the mission of avenging her family and people, a responsibility she could not escape.

"There's still a month left, there'll always be a way," Bai Xiuxiu murmured softly, her voice carrying an undeniable determination. A complex and inexplicable meaning flashed in her eyes, as if she had made a very important decision deep in her heart.

Slowly standing up, Bai Xiuxiu took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, and tried to appear more calm and composed.

She reached out and pushed open the door, walking steadily and firmly towards the door. Sunlight shone on her, outlining her tall and graceful figure.

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(End of this chapter)