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Just as Bu Xin's thoughts settled, the figure of Hawk suddenly appeared in the study, the entire process seeming incredibly strange, almost ghostly.
Looking at the mysterious and powerful Hawk, Bu Xin felt an overwhelming sense of vigilance. The opponent's elusive movements were nearly impossible to defend against, and if he wanted to escape the Aldra Family, he first had to face this terrifying Fellow.
"Have you confirmed the identity of the captured person?" Upon Hawk's arrival, Warren Earl seemed to have anticipated it. He gently opened his eyes and calmly uttered a sentence, his demeanor suggesting that he was already certain that the enemy had been captured.
In response to Warren Earl's question, Hawk answered succinctly, his voice sounding like metal scraping against metal: "Thunderous Merchant Guild, Dickra."
"The Thunderous Merchant Guild?" Bu Xin suddenly understood; he finally realized where the people who had been secretly targeting him came from.
As for why they were intent on killing him, the reason was evident.
"Thunderous Merchant Guild..." Warren Earl frowned slightly upon hearing this, then seemed to think of something. He glanced at Bu Xin and pondered for a moment before speaking: "What about the Five Old Fellows? Have they been brought here?"
"On their way," Hawk replied somewhat tersely.
Upon learning that his saviors were about to arrive, Bu Xin felt a hint of joy inside, though he maintained an indifferent expression on the outside.
The situation had reached a critical juncture; he did not want the cunning Warren Earl to become suspicious again. Moreover, the mention of the Five Old Fellows made Bu Xin start to speculate: "If I’m not mistaken, these Five Old Fellows must be part of the hidden forces of the Aldra Family."
This made things even more complicated. If he did not want to turn joy into sorrow, he needed to be cautious and tread carefully. He would wait until he broke through... and then act according to circumstances.
Not long after, a Servant quietly entered the room and bowed from behind a screen: "Earl Warren Edra, five Guardian Lords are here to see you."
Warren Earl raised an eyebrow at this and glanced at Bu Xin before instructing, "Let them in."
The Servant respectfully acknowledged and slowly exited the room.
After a while, the door opened again, and five elderly men dressed differently entered respectfully. Behind them were two guards carrying a stretcher closely following.
"Earl Warren Edra, we have followed your orders and brought the thief," one Elder in Black from the Five Guardians said respectfully from behind the screen.
"Well, let's go. We should take a look too," Warren Earl said, looking at Bu with a half-smile.
Shrugging his shoulders, Bu stood up and followed Warren Earl out from behind the screen. He was also curious to see what kind of sinister figure had been plotting against him.
As Warren Earl stepped out, the Five Guardians quickly approached and bowed in greeting.
Despite their title as Guardians, which seemed impressive, they could only show off in front of some family servants and guards. When facing Warren Earl, the true head of the family, they had to be respectful.
Waving his hand casually, Warren Earl said slowly, "There's no need for such formalities, Five Elders."
Upon hearing this, the Five Guardians chuckled awkwardly and stood up accordingly.
Bu followed behind, observing the five elders without revealing his thoughts. The result made him shiver with dread: "Damn it, all these Five Old Fellows are Intermediate-level experts. What have I gotten myself into..."
Bu felt a bit dazed. Although he had suspected this beforehand, seeing the reality laid out before him was still hard to accept.
This was ridiculous! Escaping from five Intermediate-level experts and a more unfathomable Hawk was nothing short of a fantasy. Even if he possessed Intermediate-level strength himself, it would only turn despair into a nightmare.
At this point, Bu understood why Warren Earl had been so confident earlier; he clearly did not regard an Intermediate-level expert as a threat.
How could he not be confident? If it were him, he would be puffing up with pride too.
"Alright, you may leave now," Warren Earl's authoritative voice rang out as he waved his hand at the two guards carrying the stretcher.
The two guards quickly bowed in response, placing the stretcher on the ground before stepping away from the study.
Bu gathered his swirling thoughts; at this moment, there was nothing he could do. He stepped forward a few paces and directed his gaze toward the figure lying on the stretcher.
What he saw was a gaunt old man who appeared to be unconscious. From the gruesome wounds covering his body, it seemed he was close to death.
What caught Bu Xin's attention the most was the bloody hole in the old man's abdomen. Or rather, it could hardly be called an abdomen anymore; there were no stomach or intestines left, and even a section of the spine on his back was missing, with only a layer of skin and flesh connecting the body.
"Such a terrifying injury, yet this person is still alive. It seems that a Level 4 Intermediate expert not only possesses immense strength but also has incredibly robust vitality and physique," Bu Xin remarked.
Looking at the old man's injuries, he was already half a foot into the gates of hell. At this moment, Bu couldn't help but feel a sense of sorrow for the fox when the rabbit dies.
Even though the other party had come with the intent to kill him, seeing such a tragic end still stirred feelings of pity within Bu Xin.
Now lying on the ground was an old man who had reached Level 4 Intermediate strength. Would he himself be the next one lying here? And what kind of tragic ending would await him then?
"Alright, my child, now that you have brought the person here, you can make your move. However, before you do, I must remind you... do not struggle needlessly." A cold voice suddenly came from Warren Earl, who cast a meaningful glance at Bu Xin with a smirk on his lips.
At the same time, the Five Guardians beside Warren Earl stepped forward a few paces, their eyes fixed on Bu Xin like hawks watching their prey, as if they would strike with lethal force at any sign of trickery.
Only Hawk remained unmoved, not even glancing in their direction.
With a cold snort, Bu Xin drew his long sword from his waist, casting a grim look at everyone before stepping closer to the side of the stretcher.
At this point, tensions were high and ready to explode.
Bu Xin would not forget Warren Earl's actions today; it was an insult and a blatant threat.
If he were fortunate enough to escape this calamity today, he would ensure that Warren Earl paid an unbearable price in the future.
Gripping his sword tightly, Bu Xin looked at the Elder in Black on the stretcher, who was barely hanging on to life. He sighed inwardly: "Today's actions are truly unavoidable. If you had no grievances against me, I would never kill you. But alas, after multiple attempts on my life by you, I cannot be blamed for being ruthless."
In his final thoughts, Bu Xin's gaze grew colder, and he felt no more ties holding him back. To those who treat him well, he would repay them; but to those who sought to put him to death, he would show no mercy.
A flash of cold light appeared as Sword Aura descended.
With a soft sound, the sword pierced the old man's throat without any obstruction, blood spreading from the tip of the blade, creating a deep red stain.
The old man, in a state of unconsciousness, struggled to take his last breath.
"Ding"
"System Notification: Killed Human Intermediate Level 4 Martial Artist — Dickra Oma. Gained Experience 00 points. Due to the character being severely injured and on the verge of death, strength weakened, Experience points are halved. Total Experience gained: 1600 points."
"System Notification: Character meets upgrade requirements, leveling up to level , all negative statuses removed, physical condition restored to optimal state. Gained upgrade reward with random attribute points: 10 points, already allocated. Gained upgrade reward with freely allocatable attribute points: 10 points, unallocated."
"System Notification: Character has broken through to level , Vampire Racial Gift activated, can be used by consuming a certain amount of energy. From now on, each level advancement will automatically increase the level of Racial Gift by one."
A long-awaited white light emerged from Bu's body, and a warm current filled his veins, muscles, bones, and even his pores.
Bu felt as if he was basking in the gentlest sunlight of spring, with a warm breeze that lulled him into a comfortable state. Every cell in his body felt incredibly refreshed. His bones became harder, his muscles tougher and more elastic, and even his skin seemed transformed—tough as leather yet smooth and soft.
He had broken through to Intermediate Level. A complete rebirth.
Bu Shuang slightly closed his eyes, enjoying the powerful comfort that filled his entire being. At this moment, he even felt an impulse to roar in triumph.
With a thought, Bu opened his personal attribute panel.
"Character: Vampire: Vampire Faction: Darkness
Strength: 5 (7+8) Agility: 7 (1+6) Constitution: 4 (9+5) Spirit: 16 Energy: 100/100
Profession: None Faith: None Level: Level Experience Points: 0/8000 Physical Condition: Normal 100%
Racial Gift (Active): Level 1 Baron Bloodline Transformation. Effect: Increases all attributes by twenty percent, triggers Bloodthirsty Fangs, enters Bloodthirsty State, which consumes 5 energy points and lasts for two minutes. Cooldown time: 10 minutes."
At first glance, this attribute seems to have little change. Compared to before the breakthrough, only the Strength and Agility have increased slightly, while Constitution and Spirit have also seen minor increases.
A mere increase of 10 attribute points, even with an additional 10 free attribute points, results in no significant boost in overall attributes.
At most, it resembles the difference of an Exquisite level Amplification Equipment. If that were the case, then the so-called Intermediate strength would be too insignificant to mention.
But is the problem really that simple? The transition from low-level to Intermediate is not as straightforward as one plus one equals two. The main breakthrough in strength does not come from a mere increase of ten or twenty attribute points but rather from a substantial rise in capability.
Bu Zhixiao, now compared to a minute ago, has become significantly stronger.
With 100 points of solid energy, he is now capable of unleashing the tenth sword of Ethereal Thirteen Swords. What kind of power will the tenth sword possess?
If it were him before the breakthrough, a single strike would likely lead to his demise.
Moreover, this breakthrough is not just about a massive leap in energy levels; another unexpected surprise has left Bu overjoyed.
The Racial Gift, a powerful trump card considered a game-changer, has finally been activated. From now on, as long as he has enough energy, he can transform into Blood Baron at will.
"This truly is a timely blessing." Just thinking about the formidable nature of the Racial Gift made Bu Xin beam with joy, nearly unable to contain his smile.
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