---- Chapter 2549 Inside a small storage room, Madeline carefully handed Andrew a ck box as if it were something precious. Andrew raised a brow. "What''s this?" Madeline smiled. "Andrew, you might find what''s inside very useful. I heard from Amari that you''ve been looking for ckstar Crystal and century-old Vampire Fangs, rare ingredients for alchemy. What''s in here isn''t any less valuable, so I want you to have it. Besides, you''re probably the only one bold enough to use it" When Andrew opened the box, his eyes widened instantly. Inside was a blood-red object about the size of his palm.
It looked like a root at first nce, but upon closer inspection, it was not a nt at all. It was actually crystalized, shaped like a small human figure, glowing faintly red under the light. "This must be the legendary Blood Pith, isn''t it? A treasure capable of refining tenth-grade elixirs. In terms of value, it''s priceless." Madeline nodded, "That''s right, it''s Blood Pith. ording to ancient records, this thing was formed in ancient times when peak martial arts masters died inrge numbers and their blood ---- gathered together.
"After hundreds or even thousands of years underground, the earth''s energy condensed all of their essence into what you see now, the Blood Pith. But it''s extremely dangerous. Anything this powerful carries deadly poison and violent energy. Andrew, you must be cautious if you n to use it." Andrew gave a wry smile. "Caution isn''t even the problem here... It''s that even I don''t dare use something like this. This is far too valuable. I can''t take it, you should keep it." Madeline shook her head. "No. This is my way of thanking you.
You might be young, but you''ve done a lot for Amari, and he''s told me that himself many times. Honestly, I already knew about you back then. The Dragon Prince of the Lloyd family truly lives up to his name." She smiled faintly. "The Blood Pith is far beyond my capabilities. It''s useless to me, but in your hands, it''ll make a difference. A treasure is wasted if it''s not given to the right person." Andrew hesitated, but Madeline continued softly, "To be honest, I feel a little embarrassed. The age gap between us is enormous.
Patriarch Donovan and I are of the same generation, so by right, I should see you as a junior. But in you, I don''t see any trace of youthful arrogance. Instead, your decisiveness, wisdom, and courage trulymand my respect. So, if anything, I should be the one calling you my senior." ---- Andrew scratched his head,ughing awkwardly. "In that case, I''ll ept it, then. It''d be rude not to." He did not ask how Madeline came across something so rare. Everyone had their secrets, and given how long she had lived, it was not that surprising she possessed something this extraordinary.<fn6b18> For original chapters go to Find★Novel</fn6b18>
Besides, Andrew really did need a source of external power to help him advance. Breaking the third seal of his energy core and stepping into the martial emperor realm was not realistic yet, at least, not in the near future. For now, it was smarter to use whatever power he could find to strengthen himself. Nheless, that did not mean he was giving up on unlocking the third seal. Once things in Chetvine were settled, he nned to visit the Umbral Peak Sect to seek out the Eastern Wanderer. When he thought of Umbral Peak Sect, a faint smirk tugged at the corner of his lips.
Now that he had ties with the Reyes family, establishing contact with the sect would not be impossible. At least the path was open. After leaving the Webster residence, Andrew nned to stop by the Martial Tower to check on Luna''s recovery. However, just as he stepped out of the gates, someone blocked his path. ---- It was Mika. "Something you need?" Andrew asked tly. Theon was so ovee with rage that he passed out, and who. knew where they had taken him for treatment.<style>
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