Xue Jing's complexion was already fair and flawless, smoother than that of a maiden in her prime. Dressed in a simple white robe, he exuded an otherworldly aura. Coupled with his refined features, he appeared like a celestial being, untouched by mortal dust, incredibly handsome and charming.
Having slumbered for hundreds of years in the underground space, he had barely had a chance to breathe in the fresh air before his descendants' actions nearly scared him to death.
"Stop!"
Xue Jing abruptly waved his sleeve, unleashing a gust of wind that sent Prince Hill and the other two flying. Even though he was severely injured, his strength was still enough to crush ordinary Core Condensation realm cultivators. With his full power, Prince Hill and the others couldn't withstand it.
"Ancestor?"
Prince Hill and the other two stumbled back dozens of steps before steadying themselves, looking at their ancestor in utter bewilderment, not understanding his intentions.
"I have pledged allegiance to my Master. You three must not be disrespectful to my Master. Come and kowtow to my Master to apologize," Xue Jing said to Prince Hill and the other two, his gaze indifferent and his expression calm.
On Earth, apart from himself, Xue Jing, all other bloodline members were only considered half-bloods. They were powerful individuals he had selected on Earth after his arrival, forcibly transformed using the Blood Ancestor's secret arts. Therefore, Prince Hill and the others were not Xue Jing's true descendants, and his feelings towards them were naturally more distant.
The three, who were initially stunned and disoriented from being flung by their ancestor's sleeve, nearly fainted from shock upon hearing his words. Their ancestor, who they believed to be invincible on Earth, had actually sworn allegiance to a Divine Realm brat. Was he insane?
"What are you still waiting for? Do you want me to help you?" Xue Jing's handsome face gradually turned cold as he saw the three hesitating. He said in a low voice.
"Greetings, Master. We beg for your forgiveness for our disrespect."
Seeing their ancestor's anger, Prince Hill and the other two no longer dared to delay. They promptly knelt before Zhang Fan and apologized, though their minds were still struggling to comprehend the situation. Originally intended as sacrifices for their ancestor, they had suddenly become their ancestor's Master. This drastic turn of events would likely be difficult for them to accept anytime soon.
"Get up. While you three are quite strong, you are of little help to me. All of you should remain in the Blood Clan and cultivate diligently."
After speaking, Zhang Fan took out a large pile of jade bottles from the Star Abacus Space. They floated densely before Prince Hill and the other two, numbering over a thousand.
"These are Qi and Blood Pills I refined using spiritual herbs. Although their grade is relatively low for you, consuming them in large quantities can be very helpful for improving your strength."
As Zhang Fan's strength increased, so did his alchemy skills. Moreover, after his divine body reached quasi-perfection, the vast number of high-grade Blood Qi Pills he had refined previously were almost useless to him. Therefore, this time, he took out over ninety percent of the Blood Qi Pills from his Star Abacus Space to give to the three princes of the Blood Ancestor, keeping only about ten percent for himself. However, even this remaining ten percent was an immense quantity, over a hundred bottles, enough for his disciples and the Blood Demon Serpent to consume.
The three princes of the Blood Clan were all at the mid-stage of the Core Condensation realm. With the help of a large number of Blood Qi Pills, given enough time, they should be able to reach the peak of the Core Condensation realm and become a considerable aid to Zhang Fan.
"Thank you, Master, for your bounty."
With a gentle breath, they could feel the rich blood energy emanating from the jade bottles, causing Prince Hill and the other two to tremble slightly with excitement. They quickly bowed again.
Xue Jing watched from the side, his expression unwavering. In his heart, he speculated about the size of the spatial treasure his Master possessed. When they were in the underground space, Zhang Fan had conjured two items out of thin air, making Xue Jing aware that his Master had a spatial storage treasure. He wasn't particularly surprised by this. Spatial treasures, though rare, were quite common for someone like Zhang Fan who even possessed high-grade spiritual treasures. Even he himself had a spatial treasure, but its storage space was pitifully small, less than a cubic meter. After a cultivator reached the Nascent Soul stage, they had the ability to create spatial treasures, but their spaces were usually very small. Seeing Zhang Fan casually produce over a thousand jade bottles from his spatial treasure, Xue Jing deduced that Zhang Fan's spatial treasure likely exceeded two cubic meters.
Zhang Fan was naturally unaware of Xue Jing's thoughts. If he had known, he would have burst into laughter. The Star Abacus Space he possessed was unlike ordinary spatial treasures. It was refined from a fallen star, and its internal space was immense from the beginning. As Zhang Fan's strength continuously grew, the potential of the Star Abacus Space was further unlocked. Currently, its length and width exceeded ten kilometers, and its height was unimaginable. Even a mountain as tall as Mount Everest could be stored in the Star Abacus Space if Zhang Fan had the ability to grasp it. It was worth noting that a fully developed Star Abacus Space could evolve into a small world, capable of sustaining life.
Zhang Fan did not bestow the Qi and Blood Pills upon Xue Jing because his cultivation was too high, and the pills would have very little effect on him, making it a waste to give them to him.
"Arrange the affairs of the Blood Clan yourselves. This time, when I return to China, bringing only Ailebella will be sufficient," Zhang Fan said to Xue Jing. Although Ailebella's current strength was still weak, only at the peak of the Saint Domain, her talent was exceptional. Zhang Fan brought her along to nurture her properly.
"Yes!" Xue Jing and the three princes responded respectfully.
Zhang Fan took out his mobile phone from the Star Abacus Space and checked the date. He felt it was about time to return to China.
"Save my phone number. Call me if anything comes up."
"Master, what is a telephone?" Xue Jing asked, completely bewildered, having no idea what it was. Zhang Fan was speechless. Fortunately, Prince Hill and the other two were not like Xue Jing, who had been asleep for centuries and was completely unaware of the technological advancements in the outside world. After explanations from Prince Hill and the other two, Xue Jing finally understood what a 'telephone' was.
"So miraculous, it can connect across the entire planet?" Xue Jing was quite amazed after learning about the functions and uses of a telephone. Zhang Fan himself possessed lightning power. When his phone ran out of battery, he only needed to manipulate lightning slightly to easily charge it, so he never had the trouble of a dead phone.
When Zhang Fan reappeared at the Ancestral Castle and met the Blood Ancestor's patriarch, the patriarch's reaction was the same as the three Blood Clan princes before. However, after being educated by the three princes, he finally understood that the terrifying nature of Master Zhang had far exceeded his estimations. Not only had he defeated their Blood Clan's most ancient ancestor, but the ancestor had also pledged allegiance to Zhang Fan. Did this mean that from now on, the entire Blood Clan would be considered Zhang Fan's personal property?