57: Chapter 57 The strong don't need reasoning with.

The bloodline stone showed no reaction.

Feng Yange looked at Li Zhiyuan, her tone uncertain, "Is this really a bloodline stone?"

"It should be." Mo Yuan picked up the bloodline stone and examined it carefully, "This is indeed a bloodline stone. Are you sure his Bloodline is fine?"

[System, are you sure Li Mingye really has an Ancient Bloodline of Chaos? Why didn't the bloodline stone detect it?]

They were all staring at her one by one; it was truly embarrassing.

[Host, rest assured, there is no mistake that Li Mingye has an Ancient Bloodline of Chaos. Why it isn't showing up, I don't know either. Why don't you buy a bloodline stone and try again?]

Aren't they all bloodline stones? Could the System's version actually detect it?

If it turns out not to be, is she going to go into debt for 20,000 points to buy a bloodline stone just to test it herself?

Everyone looked at each other. Li Mingye was the most awkward; they were a family, and as an outsider, he really couldn't understand what they were trying to do. However, since that stone had no reaction at all, he reckoned it wasn't satisfied.

[System, check Li Mingye's Bloodline talent again and confirm. Or, just let me buy it on credit, and I'll pay you back once I've earned enough points.]

As soon as Feng Yange finished speaking, the System hesitated.

[This... alright. The bloodline stone has been redeemed. Host, you can try it now. This is an encrypted bloodline stone; you can safely test the Bloodline.]

Feng Yange took the bloodline stone and gave Li Mingye a look, signaling him to drip his blood onto the talent stone in her hand.

Li Mingye was confused but complied. As his blood dripped down, an ancient totem appeared on the crystal-clear bloodline stone.

"What is this?"

Li Mingye asked in a low voice. Feng Yange looked at Mo Yuan for help, "Do you know what this is?"

Mo Yuan stared at the totem for a long while, "Mistress, he truly is."

Feng Yange's gaze toward Li Mingye suddenly changed. Li Mingye, however, only felt his skin crawl. What was he? Could they just say it instead of speaking in riddles?

"Li Mingye, there is something I must confess to you."

Feng Yange pointed to the ancient totem on the bloodline stone, "This is a bloodline stone used for testing Bloodlines. You have an Ancient Bloodline. Once your Bloodline undergoes Awakening, you will become a Chaos Spirit Root."

Li Mingye pointed at himself, his face full of shock, "What did you say? Ancient Bloodline, Chaos Spirit Root, me?"

Feng Yange nodded, and the gazes of everyone staring at Li Mingye became fervent.

"An Ancient Bloodline is an excellent Cauldron. Once exposed, the world will fight and scramble for it." Mo Yuan's eyes wantonly scrutinized Li Mingye, "I truly couldn't tell; you, a human, actually have such a hidden identity."

"Do you know what fate befell the last person who possessed an Ancient Bloodline?"

Long Ze swept a glance at Li Mingye and looked at his puzzled expression, "If you don't want to die, bury this secret in your stomach. Otherwise, if you are discovered, you will become a Cauldron fought over by the powerhouses of various factions. I don't need to elaborate on the outcome, do I?"

Li Mingye's face turned pale, "I... how could I have an Ancient Bloodline? But my father never told me about it. Besides, when my mother was with him, it wasn't as terrifying as you described."

"If I am not mistaken, your father's Bloodline Power had long been destroyed, which is why it wasn't discovered."

In Li Mingye's memory, his father was a sickly man, appearing frail and weak. After being summoned by his mother a few times, he was never remembered again. He didn't vie for favor, and he even handled his pregnancy and childbirth all by himself.

"Didn't your father tell you?"

Seeing Li Mingye's expression change, Feng Yange asked in a low voice, wanting to comfort him but not knowing how.

"No. His body was very weak; he died just a few years after giving birth to me. He wouldn't talk about the past, only telling me to live well, strive to become strong, and marry into a good family."

His father had been extremely good to him, but his body was poor, and he always seemed depressed. Before, he had always thought it was because of his mother, but now that he thought about it, it was likely related to his past.

Feng Yange was conflicted. Should she bring up taking him in? Bringing it up at this critical moment didn't seem quite right.

But if she didn't mention it, what if Xiao Linger set her sights on him? Then she wouldn't have a chance.

"Are you willing to follow Mistress?"

As soon as Long Ze spoke, everyone looked up, staring at Li Mingye with fervent eyes that seemed ready to devour him. For the first time, Li Mingye saw anticipation in the eyes of men, feeling an indescribable sense of shame.

"If you are willing, you will follow me from now on and listen to me. If you are not willing, we will not speak of your Bloodline, and you are free to leave." Feng Yange lowered her voice and spoke solemnly.

"Are you reconsidering taking me in because of my Bloodline Power?" He remembered Feng Yange saying she would only have five husbands, but now, she was making an exception.

"Yes. I discovered your Ancient Bloodline Power. If I take you in, you can continue to be yourself just as before. I will find a way to hide your Bloodline Power, but I am not helping you without reason. Because your Bloodline is special, I do not want you to become a Cauldron fought over by others."

"Mistress is right. We indeed want an Ancient Bloodline to join us. If other precious Bloodlines appear, we would also agree; after all, the quality of husbands depends on the glory of the Mistress. We don't mind having more brothers, but they must be suitable." Mo Yuan scanned Li Mingye, "For example, someone like you—we don't want to let you go."

Li Mingye's body was trembling; learning about his Ancient Bloodline was not a good thing.

"What about the Li Family? If I follow you, and the Li Family comes to demand a bride price, there might be a lot of trouble. Aren't you afraid?"

"What is there to fear from a mere Li Family? If reasoning doesn't work, we'll use force. You only need to consider whether you will follow me; everything else is not within your scope of concern."

The strong need not reason with them.

"Do none of you have any objections?"

Li Mingye looked at Xuan Li and the others, but they were all silent. Would they beat him up after he joined?

"You are here to join us, not to break us apart. Although it is indeed a bit uncomfortable, it is acceptable." Xuan Li's tone was slightly sour, but there was no reason to refuse an Ancient Bloodline.

"An Ancient Bloodline—there is no reason to refuse."

No one could resist the temptation of an Ancient Bloodline; even Ling Feng couldn't.

"I have no objections!"

Since they didn't have any objections, what objections could he have? Furthermore, he felt a little bit of happiness in his heart—there was another person among the brothers.

"Then I am will..."

Before Li Mingye could finish his sentence, a burst of footsteps approached, accompanied by voices.

"It smells so good! It's the smell of roasted meat!"

Soon, over a dozen men and women ran over. Leading them was none other than Xiao Linger. She wore a purple dress, looking dainty and lovely, and her eyes lit up instantly.

A group of extraordinarily handsome men, each one more dashing than her own husbands.

"Young Masters, I am Xiao Linger of the Xiao Family. It is getting dark; I wonder if we might stay in your cave for the night?"