Free Web NovelChapter 64: Chapter 64: The Fourth Treatment
The Heaven-Cleansing Blood Lotus Fruit could not be used whole.
That was Mu Qinglan’s decision.
Its grade was too high, its bloodline cleansing force too powerful, and Qin Zhengyuan’s wound too unstable. If they used the entire fruit at once, it might suppress Blood Sun Corrosion but provoke the dormant Ancient Qin Bloodline Suppression. That would be dangerous.
So they divided the treatment into three stages.
First, a diluted blood-cleansing aura wash.
Second, seal stabilization using the damaged Ancient Seal-Stabilizing Stone.
Third, Soul Lantern protection to prevent backlash from entering Qin Zhengyuan’s spirit.
The underground seal chamber was prepared again.
This time, Qin Wanshan added additional concealment using the Ancient Silent Bell sub-array. The chamber became so quiet that even spiritual ripples felt muffled.
Qin Yuheng watched from outside the inner circle.
The Heaven-Cleansing Blood Lotus Fruit floated above a jade basin. Its skin was deep red-gold, with lotus-like patterns unfolding across it. Every pulse released a pure bloodline aura that made Qin Yuheng’s own blood stir faintly.
For a moment, something deep within him responded.
Not his talents.
His blood.
A faint pressure rose from the ancestral tablets far above the chamber.
Qin Wanshan noticed.
His eyes sharpened, but he said nothing.
Mu Qinglan also glanced at Qin Yuheng, her gaze thoughtful.
The Qin bloodline was still dormant.
But powerful materials were beginning to stir echoes.
Qin Yuheng suppressed the sensation and focused on his father.
The treatment began.
Mu Qinglan sliced a thin layer from the fruit and dissolved it into purified spiritual water. The liquid turned pale red-gold. Qin Wanshan guided it through the formation, letting it touch only the outer layer of Blood Sun Corrosion.
The reaction was immediate.
Dark-red mist erupted from Qin Zhengyuan’s wound like angry smoke.
Inside the mist, the crimson sun symbol appeared again.
This time, it did not merely resist.
It screamed. freewebnøvel.coɱ
The sound was silent, but everyone felt it.
Qin Yuheng’s hidden panel flashed.
[Blood Sun Corrosion reacting violently.]
[Heaven-Cleansing Blood Lotus Fruit suppressing corruption.]
[Soul Lantern Heart stabilizing spirit.]
[Moon-Cleansing Spirit Lotus residue supporting purification.]
[Ancient Seal-Stabilizing Stone reducing backlash.]
Qin Zhengyuan’s face turned pale, but his eyes remained calm.
Mu Qinglan’s silver energy sharpened, cutting away escaping strands of corruption before they could touch the formation walls.
Qin Wanshan pressed both palms downward.
"Suppress."
The bronze pillars lit up.
The Heaven-Cleansing aura entered the wound little by little.
The dark-red lines beneath Qin Zhengyuan’s skin retreated slightly.
Only slightly.
But visibly.
Qin Yuheng’s fists tightened.
The panel updated.
[Layer 1: Blood Sun Corrosion — suppression improved.] freewёbnoνel.com
[Corrosion activity reduced by 11%.]
[Overall wound stability improved.]
Eleven percent.
That was the greatest single improvement so far.
The treatment lasted nearly three hours.
They used only a small portion of the fruit.
When it ended, Qin Zhengyuan’s breathing was heavier, but his aura was clearer. The dark-red lines still existed, yet their glow had dimmed.
Qin Wanshan looked exhausted.
Mu Qinglan’s face was slightly pale.
Even Gu Tianhe, standing guard, released a quiet breath.
Qin Zhengyuan opened his eyes.
For a moment, a powerful spear intent filled the chamber again.
This time, it lasted longer.
Qin Yuheng felt the pressure on his skin.
It was not aimed at him.
But it made his body instinctively alert.
Qin Zhengyuan slowly raised his right hand.
A faint dark-gold energy gathered at his fingertip.
Then vanished.
He smiled faintly.
"More than before."
Qin Wanshan laughed softly.
"Still far from enough."
"Yes," Qin Zhengyuan said. "But no longer completely silent."
Qin Yuheng understood.
His father’s power was returning in fragments.
Small fragments.
But each fragment proved the wound could be fought.
After the treatment, Mu Qinglan spoke to Qin Yuheng privately.
They stood in a moonlit corridor outside the underground chamber.
"You felt your blood stir."
Qin Yuheng did not deny it.
"Yes."
"That is not talent."
"I know."
"Do not chase it before Level 1000."
Qin Yuheng looked at her.
His mother’s tone was gentle, but firm.
"The Qin bloodline is old. Very old. If awakened too early, it will not strengthen you. It will crush your current foundation."
"Grandfather said similar things."
"Then listen twice."
Qin Yuheng nodded.
"I will."
Mu Qinglan looked at him for a long moment.
Then she said, "Your father’s wound is improving because of you. But that means the forces that created it may sense change one day."
"Blood Sun Hall?"
"Yes. And perhaps those behind them."
Qin Yuheng’s eyes sharpened.
"Behind them?"
Mu Qinglan did not answer.
Not yet.
Instead, she said, "Grow. But remember what your father told you. Let your team grow too."
That advice shaped Qin Yuheng’s next decision.
He would not consume all the best resources himself.
The Blood Moon rewards included movement skills, agility fruit, and battle cloak. Some could strengthen the team.
He gave Qin Yuchen a portion of Blood Moon Core tempering material to improve battle endurance.
He gave Qin Lian the S Grade Wolf Shadow Agility Fruit after enhancing it.
[S Grade Wolf Shadow Agility Fruit]
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[SS Grade Moon Shadow Agility Fruit]
It increased agility, night movement, and shadow reaction speed. Qin Lian consumed it under supervision and gained a noticeable improvement.
He gave Qin Mo the SS Grade Beast Suppression Talismans? No—those were too valuable and battle-specific. Instead, he gave Qin Mo several B Grade Blood Moon Cores to study with strict safety limits.
Qin Mo complained but looked interested.
For himself, Qin Yuheng learned Blood Thunder War Step, but only after deciding not to replace Void Thunder Shadow Step. It was a combat footwork skill focused on aggressive battlefield pressure, useful when fighting groups.
He enhanced it first.
[SS Grade Blood Thunder War Step]
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[SSS Grade Blood Thunder Emperor Battle Step]
The first form became available:
[First Form: War Thunder Advance]
Unlike Thunder Shadow Flash, which was about fast displacement, War Thunder Advance was about moving forward under pressure without losing balance or attack momentum.
Perfect for pack battles.
By the end of the rest week, the Qin team had changed again.
Qin Yuheng was stronger.
Qin Yuchen was steadier.
Qin Lian was faster and harder to detect.
Qin Mo had better formation tools and growing confidence, though he denied it.
Qin Zhengyuan’s wound had improved.
The Qin Estate was more secure.
But outside the estate, Xue Rong received troubling news.
The Qin Estate’s inner formation fluctuations had become quieter.
Too quiet.
His spies could no longer sense what happened inside.
Xue Rong stared at the report.
Then he smiled without warmth.
"They strengthened concealment."
He dipped his brush in red ink.
Broken Seal Ruin operation should proceed.
Increase lure value.
Prepare controlled seal reaction test.
The next move was coming.
