Chapter 582 - 580: A Drop of Blood

Hearing the other person claim to be Elder Yue, JinLing grew even more suspicious.

’Could Elder Yue really exist in this world?’

However, seeing him shrouded in a Black Robe, as if he dared not show his face...

She remained a bit wary.

But when she thought of Jiang Chen, she realized her feelings for him had, without her noticing, grown incredibly deep.

Unfortunately, Jiang Chen didn’t feel the same way about her.

This was a heavy blow to her.

After a long silence, JinLing finally said softly, "I’ll choose to believe you are Elder Yue for now."

"But how can you prove you can help me win his heart?"

Her heart was swayed. She was tempted. If she could truly win Jiang Chen’s heart, she would be willing to do anything.

It seemed that such things always came with a price.

In her heart, she had more or less prepared herself for it.

The man in the Black Robe was slightly pleased to see that his words were starting to persuade JinLing.

But beneath his Black Robe, no one could see his expression.

With his hands behind his back, exuding an air of complete control, the man in the Black Robe said, "In this world, true love is worth more than gold. Seeing how infatuated you are, young lady, I am sincerely willing to help you."

"The method is quite simple. To help you win his heart, I need a drop of his blood. Just one drop is enough."

He said it so casually, as if a single drop of blood was all it would take for JinLing to capture the man’s heart.

JinLing was stunned when she heard this.

’A drop of blood? Just a single drop of blood?’

"Are you sure? Just one drop of blood?"

"There are no other conditions?"

Her mouth fell open in astonishment.

’Based on my assumptions, this strange man in the Black Robe should have proposed some harsh conditions, right?’

But a single drop of blood was far beyond her expectations.

After all, what could one drop of blood possibly do? It seemed like nothing.

But on second thought, this man in the Black Robe seemed to genuinely have a way.

For a moment, the thought of whether this man in black was truly helping her flashed through her mind.

However, she quickly suppressed her rational doubts and chose to trust the man in the Black Robe.

"That’s right. Don’t assume things are always difficult. In fact, for someone like me who often helps others, making your beloved fall in love with you is a very simple matter."

"As simple as eating and drinking."

The man in the Black Robe had an unshakeable confidence in himself.

This confidence was contagious, affecting JinLing as well.

JinLing stared silently at the man in the Black Robe. Although she was puzzled as to why he would help her, she still chose to believe him.

"Alright, I believe you."

"Can you tell me your reason for helping me?"

JinLing couldn’t help but ask. This man had no connection to her, was neither friend nor family, yet he was helping her like this. It was just too strange.

"Heh heh, just think of me as a bleeding heart."

"Whenever I see an injustice, I just have to step in and help."

The man in the Black Robe was incredibly thick-skinned, shamelessly praising himself.

This only made JinLing more inclined to believe his words.

"Okay, just one drop of blood, right? I’ll get a drop of his blood as soon as I can."

"Oh, right, do you need his birth date and time or anything like that?"

JinLing added, afraid he might have left something out.

But the man in the Black Robe shook his head.

"Nothing else is needed. Just a drop of blood."

"Alright, once you get a drop of his blood, come find me here. We’ll meet at the same old place."

After speaking, the man in the Black Robe turned and left, vanishing by the lakeside.

JinLing stood there stunned for a long time, still unable to fully process what had just happened.

’Was that an illusion?’

’No, it wasn’t an illusion. It was real.’

She thought about how wonderful it would be if Jiang Chen could really fall in love with her.

Immediately, a fervent sense of anticipation ignited in JinLing’s heart once more.

’Oh, Jiang Chen... whether this works or not, I have to try.’

’It’s not easy to meet someone special in this lifetime.’

Having strengthened her resolve, she returned to the manor, her mind racing with thoughts.

The man in the Black Robe who left the lakeside was none other than Mr. Gu.

He watched JinLing leave full of hope, and under his Black Robe, he let out a low chuckle.

’It seems the plan can be executed perfectly.’

’I already have Jiang Chen’s birth date and time. So, now, as long as I get a drop of his blood, everything will fall into place. Then, Jiang Chen will surely die, and the Jiang Family will be annihilated.’

Afterward, Mr. Gu returned to the Second Prince’s grand hall.

He met with Wen Shixi.

"Mr. Gu, how did it go?"

Wen Shixi asked hurriedly.

Mr. Gu nodded. "Rest assured, Your Highness. It will succeed soon."

"As long as we get Jiang Chen’s blood, it will all be over. No one will be able to threaten your position again, and the Fire Sparrow Kingdom will finally be yours."

In that moment, Wen Shixi was overcome with ecstasy.

"Wonderful! This is absolutely wonderful! Mr. Gu, I knew you were omnipotent!"

「Back inside the manor.」

’How am I going to get a drop of Jiang Chen’s blood?’

JinLing racked her brain. Getting Jiang Chen’s blood would be somewhat difficult.

She would only have a chance if Jiang Chen was injured, but he rarely ever was. With his skills, few in the Fire Sparrow Kingdom could pose a threat to him.

This was what troubled JinLing.

’If I ask him for a drop of blood, he’ll probably give it to me, right?’

In the end, after thinking for a long time, JinLing decided to face Jiang Chen directly and ask him for a drop of blood.

As long as she found a suitable excuse, Jiang Chen definitely wouldn’t refuse her.

Once she made up her mind, JinLing went straight to Jiang Chen’s room.

At that moment, Jiang Chen was studying an Elixir Recipe.

"Jiang Chen, may I come in?"

Hearing JinLing’s voice, Jiang Chen felt a pang of frustration.

He really didn’t know how to create distance between himself and JinLing anymore.

After all, he had already rejected her, but it seemed she hadn’t given up.

JinLing was an extremely beautiful and rather charming woman, a natural beauty.

If Jiang Chen didn’t already have someone he cared for, he might have even pursued a woman like her.

But now, he couldn’t.

"Come in."

Naturally, Jiang Chen couldn’t just refuse her entry.

Soon, JinLing walked in. Seeing Jiang Chen, she seemed a little shy.

She greeted him.

JinLing got straight to the point. "Jiang Chen, I know you have someone you love, but I still couldn’t help coming to see you."

"I’m not disturbing you, am I?"

Jiang Chen shook his head.

"Of course not. You can come whenever you want. I’m not going to restrict your freedom."

He just couldn’t bear to hurt JinLing.

JinLing was slightly delighted. Then, after a moment’s hesitation, she said, "Jiang Chen, can I ask a favor of you?"

Jiang Chen pondered for a moment, wondering what she was going to ask.

In the end, he agreed.

"Alright. Go ahead and ask. As long as it’s something I can do, I’ll definitely do it for you."

Only then did JinLing say seriously, "I know you can’t be with me, so... I’d like to ask you for a drop of your blood."

"As long as I carry your blood with me, I’ll feel like you’re by my side."

"Is that okay?"

"Just one drop."