Chapter 765: Li Fulin's Tears

What is this?

Li Fulin couldn't look away the moment she saw Sunlight Blood.

She felt a strong throb, as if after a long famine a delicious feast were placed before her, and she wanted to devour it at once.

Regent As Qiongge and the others didn't feel it as strongly, but they also recognized the potion's extraordinary nature. Especially Grand Mage Luomansi, after careful observation, his complexion suddenly changed, and he whispered a word in High Elf tongue: "Divinity!"

At once, the other blood elves' expressions also changed.

Countess Li Fulin couldn't help but stand, walked toward Lei En, reached out to touch Sunlight Blood, but as she lifted her hand realized she was being rude, her face flushed slightly, she took a deep breath, forced herself to suppress that instinctive desire, and sat back down.

"Chairman Lei En, what exactly is this?" she asked again, her voice faintly trembling, clearly very agitated.

It is a potion called Sunlight Blood.

Lei En smiled, admiring the blood elf's stunning beauty, his expression a bit playful.

Sunlight Blood's allure to blood knights was stronger than Lei En had expected, and Li Fulin looked like a junkie experiencing a drug craving.

Sunlight Blood…

Li Fulin and the group of blood elves, upon hearing the name, couldn't help but conjure many associations.

Lei En didn't beat around the bush, made the potion levitate, letting it fall into Countess Li Fulin's hands, and said, "Countess, you may drink it and experience its effect."

Fine!

Li Fulin's eyes lit up, with almost no hesitation.

As Qiongge and the others didn't intervene; Lei En, as a student of Holy Soul Wizard, wouldn't resort to using a bottle of poison to deceive blood elves merely to poison a legendary blood knight.

Li Fulin opened the crystal bottle, and instantly a heart‑pounding aura spread out.

Truly Divinity!

The blood elves looked incredulous; even though this Divinity had been refined by alchemy and become very faint, that unique aura that can dazzle mortal souls was still indelible.

Buzz!

The moment the crystal bottle was opened, the Faserlin Tower suddenly shivered.

The vibration originated deep beneath the tower, and a strange mental force was transmitted upward, striking the minds of those present.

Lei En vaguely saw a great tree before his eyes.

It was entirely crystal‑clear, from roots to trunk to branches and leaves, all made of crystal, beautiful and holy, yet bound by massive chains, floating in the void, emitting twisted crimson radiance, like a living thing, surrounded by incomprehensible shrieks, as if an unknown language.

Lei En found the blood‑light it emitted was very familiar, identical to a blood knight's holy light. Clearly, this thing was attracted by Sunlight Blood's Divinity, causing such disturbance.

Anxiwodasi lifted his gaze, looking at several blood elves.

Although he said nothing, the upper echelons of blood elves led by As Qiongge still wore very unnatural, slightly awkward expressions.

That is blood crystal…

Cough…

Grand Mage Ai Luolana tried to explain, but Grand Mage Luomansi stopped her.

Lei En pretended ignorance, gesturing to Countess Li Fulin to continue.

Li Fulin tilted her head back and drank Sunlight Blood.

The potion entered her stomach and took effect instantly. Golden glimmer lit her body, her eyes were tinged with a holy radiance, and from head to toe her entire being was cleansed inside and out, finally merging with her soul to unleash a wondrous function.

This…

Li Fulin's whole body began to tremble uncontrollably.

She felt her physical condition had slightly improved, her strength, defense, and resistance all boosted. At the same time, a stream of energy nourished her soul, her mind crystal clear; if she entered meditation now, the effect would be amplified at least fivefold!

Most importantly, the relentless headaches that had tormented her for over a hundred years since becoming a blood knight had vanished!

Li Fulin had never felt such peace and relaxation.

A warm sensation spread throughout her, as if soaking in a hot spring, intoxicating her, like returning to her mother's embrace in childhood, fully relaxed and drifting into sleep.

For over a hundred years she had been exhausted. She had never had a good night's sleep, especially the throbbing headache that struck every three days, a living death. She didn't know how many nights she had wished for death, yet the burden of leading the blood knights forced her to grit her teeth and endure.

Now, finally…

Unconsciously, her tears wet her exquisitely beautiful face.

As Qiongge, seeing Countess Li Fulin's reaction, couldn't help but be moved.

Li Fulin was regarded by the people as the lady with the strongest Willpower; many blood knights couldn't endure the headaches, fell into blood addiction, even suffered mental breakdowns and self‑destruction. Yet no one ever doubted Li Fulin; her strength and wisdom earned the blood elves' devotion.

"Chairman Lei En," Li Fulin, after the excitement, quickly calmed, asked the crucial question: "How much of this Sunlight Blood do you have?"

"Many."

Lei En smiled, his face harmlessly genial, and replied, "If Sunlight Blood is diluted, it would be enough to stop all blood knights from having headaches, and also quickly boost their strength."

The blood elves could no longer sit still, each one sprang up abruptly.

If the blood knights' headache problem could be solved, this would be timely for the blood elves now short of manpower. Even in the future, blood knights could become the most important profession, suppressing undead, amplifying power, healing wounds, benefiting the entire blood elf race.

"Is this true?"

The young ranger‑general Ha Du Lun found it unbelievable that a potion refined from Divinity was extremely precious per bottle, yet Lei En claimed to have many!

Ai Luonala couldn't help but ask, "Chairman Lei En, how much does a portion of Sunlight Blood cost?"

Lei En smiled without replying.

The female elf Grand Mage, seeing his demeanor, immediately sat down sheepishly, her face embarrassed. This top‑tier potion containing Divinity couldn't be bought even with money, let alone Lei En using Sunlight Blood as a bargaining chip—how could it be sold easily?

Li Fulin's concern was another matter: Lei En's deep understanding of blood knights.

She immediately grasped the reason and asked, "Your student, Ms. Perarisis, during her months at Santara residence, discovered the blood knights' flaw and then reported it to you?"

"Yes," Lei En said, knowing he couldn't hide it, and openly admitted, "But this shouldn't be harmful to the blood knights, right?"

Li Fulin nodded, saying nothing further.

Lei En looked at several upper‑level blood elves and said lightly, "Now, Gotham City is qualified to form an alliance with the blood elves, right?"

The blood elves all fell into contemplation.

Unexpectedly, Li Fulin, who most needed Sunlight Blood, remained calm, sitting there peacefully, feeling a rare relaxation, as if the matter didn't concern them.

Anxiwodasi glanced at his student.

He was also learning for the first time the function of Sunlight Blood, knew its production was limited, but seeing Lei En so confident, he did not ask.

Lei En guessed the teacher's thoughts.

Previously, Sunlight Blood's insufficient output was limited by manpower; now, with Thundercast Celestial Soldiers assisting, in just two or three months they can refine the bodies of those hundreds of thousands of pounds of sun‑spotted vipers into demon elixirs, and now his student Queying is also freed to devote time and effort to researching other demon elixirs.

Of course, the total amount of Sunlight Blood is ultimately limited, but a few years' supply will be enough.

He already has a plan to completely solve the blood knights' headaches; the urgent priority is to lure the blood knights to Getan and bind them to his ship.

In the future advance into the Abyss, the Extreme Warrior Corps will definitely be the main force.

However, Extreme Warrior numbers are too few, requiring an auxiliary force, and the army that wields Holy Light to counter evil is best suited for this role.

The Spear‑Wing Knight Order has been expanding, yet it remains insufficient; training an ordinary person into a qualified Spear‑Wing Knight takes too long and consumes massive resources. If they could recruit thousands of blood knights at once, they could save a great deal of time and resources and form a force quickly.

Moreover, blood knights have huge potential; equipped with their own developed gear, they can unleash even greater strength.

In Lei En's conception, he plans to merge the Spear‑Wing Knight Order with the blood knights into an entirely new legion.

After a long pause, As Qiongge broke the silence.

He clenched his teeth, as if ready to be brutally cut, and asked, "Chairman Lei En, what do you want from the blood elves? Or, what price must the blood elves pay to obtain Sunlight Blood from you?"

"Very simple," Lei En said, extending five fingers. "I need five thousand blood knights to swear fealty to me, becoming my private legion."

"Impossible!"

The ranger general Ha Duren reacted most strongly, immediately voicing opposition.

How could noble blood elves pledge allegiance to an outsider? Even though Lei En is powerful, this would insult the blood elves' dignity.

Lei En gave him a glance, saying nothing.

"Ha Duren, sit down," As Qiongge sternly rebuked. Ha Duren turned his head, saw several other clan members displeased with him, and could only obey and sit.

As Qiongge expressed apologies to Lei En, letting him continue.

"Any blood knight who swears fealty to me will receive Sunlight Blood free of charge, relieving their headaches," Lei En said confidently. "As for other blood knights, I am willing to sell Sunlight Blood at cost, a privilege only allies receive."

As Qiongge's long eyebrows twitched up and down, "How much does a portion of Sunlight Blood cost?"

"About five thousand Gold Shields," Lei En replied calmly.

In reality, a portion of Sunlight Blood trades for roughly three thousand Gold Shields, so he raised the price by two thousand Gold Shields, which wasn't overly harsh.

Yet several blood elves smiled with delight.

Grand Mage Ai Luonala sighed, "So cheap!"

As Qiongge, both surprised and pleased, immediately made a proposal: "Chairman Lei En, if we purchase each portion of Sunlight Blood for ten thousand Gold Shields, could you waive the requirement of five thousand blood knights' fealty? If ten thousand Gold Shields is insufficient, we can discuss further."

Lei En was instantly stunned.

The regent's lavish wealth reminded him of the coal magnate; when quoting a price, not even a brow furrow—could the blood elves be so ostentatious?

Damn, had I known, I would have multiplied the price several times!

Most blood elves do not engage in production; their wealth source is easy to guess—they have excavated many elf treasures from the Third Epoch. Being high elves originally, they are familiar with the previous epoch's elven cities, making treasure hunting too easy.

The previously silent Anxiwodasi's eyes brightened slightly as he surveyed the blood elves, his thoughts unknown.

Lei En realized he still lacked the knack for being a cutthroat merchant.

He flatly refused, "That's impossible. Not a single one of the five thousand blood knights can be omitted, otherwise there's nothing to discuss."

As Qiongge, seeing Lei En's resolute stance, let out a regretful sigh.

"The supply of Sunlight Blood is only one condition of the alliance," Lei En continued. "I have already signed treaties with Zhigao Shan, Rongyanbao, and the three great dwarf kingdoms of Zhigao Shan, Rongyanbao, and Lone Peak. After Gotham City is built, a dwarf district will be carved out in the city, allowing twenty thousand dwarves to reside, becoming official residents of Gotham."

He looked at the blood elves' complex expressions, "I will give the blood elves the same terms: carve out an elf district in Gotham City, with a resident quota of twenty thousand."

"Of course, not including those five thousand blood knights."

Dwarves and elves have long been at odds; their grudges have lasted tens of thousands of years, and even today, their languages and customs still contain many vulgar insults toward each other.

As expected, As Qiongge frowned, "My people will likely find it hard to accept living next to dwarves in the same city."

The other blood elves shook their heads repeatedly.

"When they reside in Gotham, they become my subjects," Lei En corrected.

As Qiongge's expression changed instantly.

Lei En, as if not noticing his expression, said, "One cannot put all eggs in one basket. The blood elves have only one city, Yongge City; if it falls someday, all blood elves lose their home. I accept the blood elves, giving them a second home, also preserving the flame for you, continuing the race's hope."

As Qiongge fell silent.

As regent, he naturally did not want his subjects' numbers to dwindle. Yet, from the whole‑race perspective, Lei En was correct.

In truth, he also wishes to establish more blood elf cities, but the entire race's population and strength cannot support such a plan.

Without population, nothing can be accomplished.

The senior blood elves present all understood this harsh reality.

Lei En, using his Soul Eye, saw their stances waver, and delivered the final blow, "I will not force Gotham's residents to change their faith. If you agree to these terms, Gotham will become the blood elves' most steadfast ally and backing."

"Rights and obligations have always been reciprocal."

"Here, in the name of the God of Magic, I swear that if Yongge City is attacked by enemies, whether by the Celestial Disaster Legion or Abyss demons, Gotham will intervene. Attacking Yongge City is attacking Gotham; this pledge is forever binding!"

The blood elves were moved.

This was undoubtedly a weighty oath; Lei En had already shown great sincerity.

However, ranger general Ha Duren still had a question, speaking up: "Gotham City is not Weizelan after all; if the Celestial Disaster Legion's floating city attacks again, can you withstand it?"

The blood elves all glanced at Anxiwodasi, yet saw that the powerful Holy Soul Wizard still gave no indication.

Lei En smiled, confidently saying, "Naxas's floating city will have no more chance to strike Yongge City. I can guarantee that within half a year, it will be shot down."

Those words left everyone stunned.

Even Anxiwodasi cast a surprised glance, clearly unaware of the details.

(End of chapter)