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Chapter 1164 - 526: Playing Dead

Chapter 1164: Chapter 526: Playing Dead

"You found yourself in the ’Regent King’s reception room’."

"Ahead, behind the desk, a masked man was whispering to the young and handsome Regent King, occasionally glancing at you with a slightly surprised expression."

"Bored out of your mind, you turned to examine the surroundings of the room."

"Adorning the walls of this lavishly decorated hall were several large murals, each painted in the classical oil style, depicting interactions of certain figures."

"Following the order, you quickly realized that the protagonist of these murals seemed to be the Ancestor ’Cain,’ famed in Blood Clan lore."

"A few simple paintings depicted the tale of Cain and Abel as well as the story of the divine being who passed by, showing favoritism towards the brothers, ultimately leading to Cain’s slaying of Abel, incurring the divine being’s wrath, and his subsequent curse and exile to a desolate land... This was nearly identical to the story you pieced together from the Ancestor’s diary."

"But the storyline of the murals before you did not end there; there was an additional painting."

"In the final piece, a woman appeared, clad in blood-like red, her demeanor noble, enveloped in an aura of Holy Light. Cain, with tears streaming down his face, knelt before the woman, yet she wore a Smile, like a loving Holy Mother, helping him to rise..."

"’Heh, interesting...’ As you pondered the meaning behind the last mural, the Regent King suddenly laughed and approached you with applause."

"’Although you’ve been quite clever, I must admit, you’ve completed this task very perfectly,’ the Regent King approached you with a Smile, extracting a delicate jade bottle."

"’This is the Blood of Heart Vessels I promised you; I keep my word,’" said the Regent King, handing you the jade bottle."

"You received ’Blood of Heart Vessels’*1, generation: 7th, which can lower the generation of Vampires below 8th, contains Blood Rhythm: unknown."

"At this point, the Regent King spoke again: ’Moreover, you needn’t worry about Beverly’s presence. I had him follow you purely for your safety. After all, you’ve now caught the attention of the entire clan, and there are plenty who want to take a shot at you...’"

"The Regent King looked at you with a Smile: ’Of course, as a smart person like you, surely you know how to handle yourself, so I won’t beat around the bush. Let me be direct, I’m very interested in your talent absorption. Join the Royal Family, I will promote you to be my right-hand man, your status will not be lower than Beverly’s, and I will provide you with the best resources. Just join the Royal Family, and I can guarantee your advancement to a 4th generation Vampire the next day!’"

"’Don’t think that being 4th generation is not high enough. In fact, in this city, the strongest Vampires are only 3rd generation, and their numbers can be counted on one hand. As for 1st and 2nd generation Vampires, they have long been extinct.’"

Mu You frowned as he considered the Regent King’s series of assurances.

After thinking, he asked a question in the game.

"You ask the Regent King how he intends to obtain your Blood Rhythm?"

By convention, Blood Rhythm can only be passed from lower generations to higher ones, and if someone were to consume his Blood of Heart Vessels, wouldn’t they become his Blood Slave? Unless he was killed afterwards, breaking the Blood Binding Effect.

"Regarding this matter, I naturally have my ways... Alright, to show my sincerity, I can tell you in advance: I have in my possession a Relic of the Blood God, which can purify the Blood of Heart Vessels and eliminate the Blood Binding Effect within it. Moreover, I possess a power that can temporarily increase my own generation. Together, these two items allow me to acquire your talents without negative side effects, and without the need to kill you," the Regent King said with a Smile.

"Furthermore, you need not worry about any betrayal or being treated like a disposable pawn once I use you; as the Regent King, maintaining my reputation is my top priority. I would never engage in self-destructive actions. Additionally, I actually know some things about you..."

"Regarding you outsiders, even though there’s a rather powerful rule that continually tries to modify my understanding, I have lived here for many years, after all, and have managed to grasp certain things: You outsiders are merely here to train and will not stay permanently, right? At most half a year, and you all will disappear. Since you pose no threat to my position, there’s no need for me to act against you. In fact, I’m prepared to proactively help you complete your training within this half-year," declared the Regent King confidently.

"Oh?"

Mu You was somewhat surprised; this Regent King seemed to show signs of NPC self-awareness, though not fully awakened. He vaguely realized his own NPC status, but perhaps due to his lofty position, he had no intention of fighting it. Instead, he seemed to be enjoying his current situation.

Coming back to his senses, Mu You couldn’t help but acknowledge that the Regent King’s offer was indeed tempting. It promised not only his survival for half a year but also the best support in all aspects—a very smooth shortcut that, if agreed upon, would ensure a risk-free passage. Any other player would likely find it hard to resist.

Unfortunately, the Regent King was unaware of an alternative victory condition known as ’becoming the king,’ which involved becoming the most powerful Vampire in the city in a short time. And since Mu You did not have the luxury of time, he was forced to opt for the second mode, destined not to cooperate with the Regent King.