Chapter 689: Crystalized Bloodstones (2/2)

Just from a single chunk of bloodstone, Vendrick could feel enormous changes to his body. He also inadvertently broke through the late stages of Marrow Cleansing. His bloodline potency didn't increase but it's purity was definitely higher compared to before.

Sensing the changes on his body, Vendrick woke up and felt giddy...

”With the amount of Crystalized Bloodstones I have, it might be possible for me to refine my bloodline even further. From a True Dragon, I could reach the levels of a True Archdragon. Mn! If I could really achieve that, then this task will become easier.”

Thinking about this, Vendrick became more ambitious. He thought for a bit and devised a plan that could help him achieve this.

”...doing it that way might be cruel but I have to do what I have to do. I'll just make it up to them later.”

With a sound plan on his mind, he went through some calculations to make sure and nodded to himself. He was determined to achieve his goal so he would follow the plan he created. First though, he has to return to the tribe since this plan of him will take some time.

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At the walls of the tribe, several people could be seen patrolling.

Most of them weren't really paying attention to the situation outside. Although they might not look like it, these people were veterans. They knew when something is wrong and they won't hesitate to give-up their lives to protect the people.

The reason why they are so relaxed is because they understood the trend. During this time of the year, the chances of demonic beasts appearing within the tribes premises were abysmally low. In fact, they could leave the patrolling to one man and nothing bad will happen. This is why most of them were taking it easy.

And since they were taking it easy, they are also making Vendrick's job easier...

*Swoosh!!*

The patrolling guards were so carefree, talking amongst themselves, laughing merrily about something that they totally ignored the unusual breeze of the wind. All of a sudden, the expression of the guards froze.

They all wore blank expressions and their eyes turned dull. They stared at a blank space, looking dazed and bewitched.

That's when Vendrick suddenly appeared within them with his eyes glowing with rainbow colored light. He trapped them in an illusion where their merry discussions never stopped, in fact the illusions were connected and none of them could resist it.

Working swiftly, Vendrick's hand transformed into a claw covered in platinum scales. He then pricked a wound at the center of their collarbones, siphoned the trapped True Dragon's Blood Essence from their bodies.

Not everyone has it, Vendrick could sense who has them which made his job easier and quicker.

After stealing their blood, he healed their wounds and made sure that not even a scar remained. After gobbling up the blood. He left them and broke the illusion. The guards shook, they felt confused at first but they didn't notice anything wrong so they continued their merry chatting.

Seeing this, Vendrick was relieved. Thankfully, the illusion he casted didn't dispel even when they were attacked, if that happens, then he would be in some serious trouble.

Vendrick moved along the shadow and did the same thing to the rest. He scattered his senses to locate who has the blood essence. After the patrolling guards, he swept his eyes to the nobles...

Tonight, Vendrick was planning to make a clean sweep of the tribe. Hopefully, he could finish his work before the sun rises or else the risks of him being discovered will increase.