Chapter 1254 Jue (2/2)

”Are you okay?” Han Sen asked.

”I'm fine.” Bao'er looked to the jue that was still in Han Sen's hand and said, ”I want more of that drink.”

”This sort of drink is reserved only for adults. Children can't drink alcohol,” Han Sen explained.

It seemed as if the alcohol had special properties he himself was keen to explore. He was indeed quite curious regarding its origins.

Han Sen remained there for many days, watching the jue intently. He wasn't missing anything, though, as he had repeatedly checked on the whereabouts of Yaksha and Blood River King. They were still inside Blood River Shelter.

Three days later, Han Sen's curiosity got the better of him. He grabbed a bottle of alcohol and poured it into the jue. The alcohol originally looked white, but it turned the sickly color of blood upon entering.

The jue smelled so very strong, and the scent was heavier than any white wine he had ever known. It prompted Han Sen's saliva to go renegade.

Bao'er tried her best to grab the jue that was held out of the reach of her arms, so Han Sen pulled her by the clothes and lifted her up.

As Bao'er was in the air, her arms flailed in the direction of the jue. She was desperate for more.

”You're just a kid. Let me drink it first.” Han Sen picked up the jue.

Han Sen enjoyed another hearty waft of its fragrance, loving it. Han Sen now knew the red wine was not harmful, so he had no qualms with drinking it.

Han Sen felt a sensational warmth descend his throat. The pores on his skin felt rejuvenated, as if he had just stepped out of a hot spring.

”That's a nice drink.” Han Sen did not know much about alcohol, but he knew this was a belter. Han Sen licked his lips, having enjoyed every last drop.

As Han Sen reflected on the mesmerizing flavor he had just experienced, an announcement suddenly played.

”The sacrificial wine has been consumed. The sacrificial ritual now begins.”

”What?” Han Sen noticed his body begin to flare up with a red color.

He saw an array of symbols get etched across his body, not too unlike the jue. Then, the entire cave turned red. Han Sen did not know why nothing occurred when Bao'er drank it, but something bad seemed to be happening with him.

And amidst all this, he looked at Bao'er who was still in his arms and noticed how she was still perfectly fine.

Boom!

Most of Han Sen's body was set ablaze as the red symbols branded themselves across his skin.