Chapter 56: The Calm Before the Storm (I)
This was the blood bank of the human body! But at the same time, Li Hao’s blood wasn’t gushing out due to a broken spleen. It was more like the organ was too full and expunging everything due to overeating. It came with a powerful feeling!
Under normal circumstances, a rush of blood only came with the amount of energy that the body needed. This time, however, it felt like the adrenaline rush associated with intense exercise. His blood thundered hotly and set the young man on fire! If Li Hao took his blood pressure now, it would undoubtedly top the charts.
Rush rush rush...
A small river flowed through his veins, accompanied by the actual sound of babbling water. Stunned and surprised, Li Hao noticed that his spleen seemed to be changing! So the ball of yellowish-brown was transforming and... strengthening his spleen?
“The energy of earth? The spleen? Strengthening?” the young man murmured to himself. In comparison, the mysterious energy pounding through his blood vessels seemed far less important. Something new was afoot.
However, he quickly found out the consequences of giving free rein to mysterious power in his body.
“Help!!” he shrieked. The door banged open and the team members jumped with shock at what they saw!
Li Hao was a person of blood, it seeped out of his skin! Blood bubbled out of every pore and his orifices flowed freely.
“Nothing happened the first time, so why is this occurring now?” Liu Long gasped. “This level of blood loss... Yun Yao!”
It was too much! It looked like all of the young man’s blood was bubbling out of his body. He’d die to his own devices if this continued, wouldn’t he?!
Yun Yao swiftly stepped forward, gentle energy rising out of her palm. She frowned as soon as she touched Li Hao. This was a bit odd.
“Are you feeling weak?” she asked solemnly.
“No... I feel... really excited!”
Yun Yao’s frown deepened and she continued her examination.
“You... are making new blood at an incredibly fast pace!” An odd look crept onto her face. “It feels more like a blood transfusion to me! There was too little energy in your bloodstream before, which meant that it supplied you with insufficient energy. But right now, your spleen is operating at an incredible pace and creating new blood infused with powerful energy!”
This was what she found incredible—Li Hao seemed to be undergoing a blood transfusion!
However, Liu Long’s expression flickered with hesitation. “Are you sure? A blood transfusion? Stronger blood replacing weaker blood happens to both martial masters and supernaturals, but it normally occurs at the Dominator or Sunflare level. He’s just a Slayer... how can he refresh his blood? Where does such a powerful mechanism come from? Take a closer look, don’t let him die from blood loss!”
Li Hao was simply losing too much blood! Yun Yao immediately conducted another examination as she also thought she was mistaken. It was then that the young man’s blood flow began to slow down.
“It’s not internal bleeding or broken blood vessels.” The team doctor frowned after a second passthrough. “It’s simply a normal purge! He’s somewhat weak after this renewal, but only because it consumed too many resources to create so much blood. This... really is a blood transfusion!”
Once more, the uniqueness of cosmic power was made apparent. But was Li Hao the special one or the energy within the jade sword? Regardless, there was no doubt that different effects took place when he absorbed mysterious power.
......
“How do you feel?” Liu Long suddenly asked as the young man pondered over new findings.
“I feel a little... weak!” Li Hao smiled ruefully. Whether it was a blood transfusion or internal purging, he’d lost a lot of blood. Although he could sense that his body was swiftly replacing it, there was still a slight weakness.
“Out with the old and in with the new, this is good!” Liu Long nodded with approval, then sighed, “I think I know why Yuan Shuo accepted you as a disciple!”
The sword of the Lis... Does Yuan Shuo know about it? Was there something special about the Li clan? Were they the descendants of ancient supernaturals and accordingly carried rare markers in their bloodlines?
So many questions! Liu Long was certain, however, that Li Hao was a genius. The young man brought a different perspective to the table each time and he improved too quickly. This wasn’t something that anyone who absorbed mysterious power could attain. Only the Heaven Favored within the Night Watchers could rival Li Hao.
The Heaven Favored... were they people like Li Hao?
According to studies made by the organization, this exceptional cohort born with supernatural abilities were very likely descended from supernatural ancestors. Their supernatural locks were unlocked at birth!
Li Hao seemed different from that.
“Li Hao, can you feel your supernatural locks?” Liu Long suddenly asked.
The young man gave it some thought and nodded. “I vaguely sense their existence when I absorb energy.”
“Ah!” Liu Long sucked in a sharp breath and dismissed some conjectures. His surprised exclamation stemmed from Li Hao being able to sense his locks so quickly, and his dismissal was tied to the presence of locks within the young man.
So Li Hao’s ancestors weren’t supernatural? But the sword of the Lis was plainly a supernatural object!
Has his family declined because they’re too far removed? Being the descendent of an ancient supernatural doesn’t automatically make one Heaven Favored either. Perhaps Li Hao is one with weaker potential, so his locks weren’t undone at birth?
This might be the only possible explanation.
“Being able to sense your locks so quickly means you’re a genius! But remember, you’re only a genius and not Heaven Favored. That particular group is born with their locks resolved!” Liu Long laughed self-deprecatingly, “Although I don’t think they’re truly favored by the heavens, the truth is that they have many more advantages compared to us. They’re inherent supernaturals and will instinctively grow stronger with time, even if they don’t cultivate!”
How it induced envy!
Heaven Favored are born without locks? Li Hao turned the idea over in his mind. That made cultivation so much easier without that step in the way. Just look at how much effort Liu Long and the others were going through to open their locks!
Meanwhile, the young man knew that he was no genius. His locks were well and present. They completely sealed him off like chains, cordoning off all of the vital areas of his body!You can trace the roots of this content at n0v@lbin