Chapter 18: Blood Red Rose

"Hong Du, there are Tooth Blood Vampires, and they've already come up." Jiang Xia, who had set down his violin, said while looking toward the door.

"What!" Hong Du exclaimed, instinctively taking a glance at the Blood Red Rose placed inside that exquisite cabinet.

The Blood Red Rose is a violin jointly crafted by Hong Yin Ye and Zhen Ye,

It can be said to be the pinnacle of their two persons' skill, and the Blood Red Rose also has a function,

namely, to give Hong Du a timely warning after the Tooth Blood Vampires appear.

Now Jiang Xia's words completely shatter Hong Du's understanding built up over many years.

"The Blood Red Rose didn't sound!"

Compared to the invasion of Tooth Blood Vampires, Hong Du is more worried whether the Blood Red Rose has malfunctioned.

"As everyone knows, as long as I lack morals, you can't kidnap me."

Although she indeed has some beauty, Minghu's heart holds only striking down evil, exterminating Tooth Blood Vampires, and saving the world.

Here, bowing is a rather grand ceremony.

"Is that woman who looks exactly like him also here?"

"Tooth Blood Vampires aren't necessarily bad people, and humans aren't necessarily good people.

"I understand, Mr. Jiang Xia."

Seeing this scene, Jiang Xia also gradually set aside the thought of fighting.

Looking at Ma Sheng Hui's pleading face, Minghu merely turned away in disgust, not wanting to deal with this woman at all.

Having received Jiang Xia's affirmation, Hong Du nodded and, without hesitation, handed the Blood Red Rose in his hand to him.

"Yes, but don't forget he's a Tooth Blood Vampire—a Frog Tooth Blood Vampire."

He has already been captivated by this violin, which is lustrous and possesses extraordinary, otherworldly craftsmanship.

Dacun Wunan reverently lifted the Blood Red Rose, as if caressing skin, gently stroking the Blood Red Rose while observing it closely.

"This… this violin was made by my father; although I've tried hard, I still can't make an exact copy."

Have you even overcome the instincts of the Tooth Blood Vampires?

Jiang Xia looked at the tall, deep-featured middle-aged man before him, whose eye sockets were slightly sunken, and thought.

He believes Hong Du has the ability to judge right and wrong for himself.

"Where are the people?"

"It's fine," Jiang Xia lightly shook his head, indicating they are not enemies.

At this moment, Jiang Xia also prepared for battle.

"Didn't I say that? You don't have this ability." Minghu said to Ma Sheng Hui with an annoyed expression.

He continued to prick up his ears.

Sensing an opportunity, Hong Du immediately bowed.

"It really is a beautiful violin." A man slowly walked into the room,

intoxicatedly gazing at the Blood Red Rose already held in Hong Du's hand, he said.

"Mr. Jiang Xia?"

"You just need to make a violin that belongs to yourself; only you can make such a violin."

"Indeed, it seems there's more than last time we ate."

The sunset brought a faint dim yet bright halo, slowly appearing; behind the sunset, meanwhile, was a lengthened shadow.

"The person who made it must be a master, right?" Dacun Wunan looked at Hong Du and asked.

The Blood Red Rose is not malfunctioning; it only warns you of those Tooth Blood Vampires harboring ill intent.

"I was also good friends with your father, Hong Yin Ye; you don't need to make a violin just like it."

"Can you? Please."

Could it be that the waiter said the person resembling me is Ma Sheng Hui?

This Tooth Blood Vampire has not undergone monstrous transformation,

it has no killing intent, and even its body lacks the smell of constantly feeding on humans.

This isn't Ma Sheng Hui and Minghu Qijie, right? Jiang Xia raised his eyebrows.

In the blink of an eye, an afternoon had already passed; the originally monotonous villa seemed to be draped in a thin layer of gold sand.

"What does that mean?" Hong Du looked dubiously at the man before him who claimed to be a friend of his father.

So what are those two Supreme Blue Sky Society warriors sneaking around here doing?

Hong Du, born from the union of the Tooth Blood Vampire Queen's bloodline and humanity's supreme bloodline,

Seeing Hong Du's serious expression, Dacun Wunan, who had been preparing to leave, stopped his steps.

"Wow, that guest has come again."

The shadow kept expanding with the sunlight, leaving only a stretch of dusk and silence.

"This kid, he's quite clever," Jiang Xia thought, smiling inwardly after seeing Hong Du's maneuver.

Ma Sheng Hui kept her unchanged smile and continued to discuss with Minghu.

Having said that, even if temporarily deceived, the truth will eventually be exposed; moreover, isn't there him backing Hong Du up?

Until Hong Du grows capable of killing the Bat Tooth Blood Vampire, Jiang Xia will remain here all along.

Seeing such Hong Du, Zhengcun Wunan fell silent and could only agree.

Jiang Xia stretched his waist, moved his stiff neck a bit, and said.

Hong Du, in a pleasant mood, said to the drowsy Jiang Xia beside him.

Hong Du, feeling embarrassed, scratched his head and said.

"Seems so, though it also seems he brought along a man."

「I'll treat you to a meal. 」Ma Sheng Hui said with a smile to Minghu Qijie.

Upon hearing the waitstaff's conversation, Jiang Xia immediately pricked up his ears.

Although those two service staff were a bit far away, the current Jiang Xia was no longer what he used to be.

So he easily found the woman the waitstaff had said resembled him.

Dacun Wunan looked at Hong Du, never expecting the other's child to be so grown.

"I'm hungry, going to eat. Think carefully about the definitions of good and bad, I'm off." Jiang Xia waved his hand and walked lightly to get a meal.

"Is it mine?" Hong Du seemed to understand something, but couldn't say it out.

He wanted to hear what exactly was going on with that woman who resembled him.

And Hong Du also noticed this strange man, instinctively turning his head to see Jiang Xia, who had already let down his guard beside him.

"How come, Mr. Dacun really is a Tooth Blood Vampire?" Hong Du whispered.

He could only look again at Zhengcun Wunan, gazing at those eyes as pure as a fawn's, Zhengcun Wunan gave a slight smile,

without answering Hong Du's question, instead he nostalgically gazed at the room's decor, turned and said to Hong Du:

"Goodbye."

"Okay, Mr. Dacun." Hong Du took off his white gloves and said respectfully to him.

"Mr. Dacun is truly a good person, and moreover a friend of my father."

"Aren't you also confident in using it? We should all get this chance."

"May I look at the violin in your hand?" Dacun Wunan requested.

Hong Du stared blankly at the empty room, as if he were the only one left behind.

How could it be possible not to distinguish good from bad?

Being able to clearly tell enemies from friends, Hong Du is indeed growing rapidly,

but this method only works on the people here; Jiang Xia never buys into it.

She has been chasing me all afternoon, and today's wanted criminals haven't even had time to be caught—all because of this woman in front of me.

"Please wait a moment; I still want to ask you to teach me about making violins."

Looking at Hong Du before him and the blood-red rose in his hand, Dacun Wunan's face flashed with a hint of nostalgia.

"Let's stop here for today." Dacun Wunan said, gazing at the dim yet beautiful sunset in the sky.

With a hint of encouragement, Dacun Wunan handed the blood-red rose in his hand back to Hong Du with both hands.

"So Hong Du, whether he is good or bad needs to be judged by your own heart." Jiang Xia pointed at Hong Du's heart as he said.

Women? What a waste of time.

"I refuse, you should learn proper conduct." Minghu Qijie snorted coldly, seriously speaking to Ma Sheng Hui.

(End of chapter)