Chapter 286- Gloomy Blood Servant vs. Obsessive Vampire Prince (19)
The two “brothers” made a public appearance, and it wouldn’t be long before the Huangfu family received the news. However, it was uncertain how they would feel when they discovered that not only had Huangfu Yu not been harmed, but he had also appeared in such a high-profile manner.
As for Huangfu Jian’s identity, they would likely be able to guess it with a little attention. However, Mu Jin was not worried at all about his man or the protagonist being exposed; rather, he was quite looking forward to the Huangfu family’s next move.
It was important to note that his man had endured for so long behind the scenes and was not planning to let the Huangfu family off easily. Lately, he had been feeling a bit bored, and it would be best if someone made a foolish move, providing him with a good show.
However, Mu Jin was somewhat surprised that after the auction, he did not know what had happened with Julia. Could it be that she felt satisfied and was no longer venting her anger on him? She had started to frequently appear before him to make her presence known.
Recently, this woman not only worked harder to win him over, but she also seemed to be seriously and cautiously pursuing him.
Looking at Huangfu Yu, who had been sulking like a bottom of a pot every day because of this matter, Mu Jin couldn’t help but feel a little amused. Although he tried to comfort his lover in certain aspects, he did not stop Julia’s actions.
Something unusual was definitely afoot. He was not the protagonist of destiny. Mu Jin didn’t believe that Julia would suddenly fall in love with him and be completely devoted; therefore, her actions must have a purpose.
He remembered that Julia had betrayed the Malkavian family in the original timeline. So, as long as there were enough enticing stakes, it wouldn’t be surprising if she betrayed them again.
Although the system had malfunctioned since the previous world, Mu Jin could still instruct Wallis to keep an eye on Julia’s situation. After all, in this world, his identity and status were high, and his subordinates were quite capable.
Mu Jin still trusted Wallis. Unless there were some irresistible forces at play, he believed in Wallis’s abilities.
It was said that Wallis had already begun pursuing the protagonist, Huangfu Jian, although he hadn’t openly clarified this matter. He had merely reappeared in the Mu family business. However, most of the projects he was responsible for were related to Huangfu Jian, since there’s an old saying: “The one by the water’s edge gets the moon first.”
Wallis intentionally paid attention to Huangfu Jian’s romantic history. He knew that many people had liked Huangfu Jian over the years, but he had never had a romantic interest in anyone. This was good news for Wallis.
However, seeing Huangfu Jian’s seemingly straight demeanor, Wallis decided to take a “slow-cook the frog” approach. He would gradually make Huangfu Jian familiar with his presence before making a decisive move. After all, a good hunter never lacks patience.
Yet, Huangfu Jian was not a fool; he could faintly sense that Wallis seemed to have feelings for him. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have had so many coincidences, and Wallis wouldn’t frequently offer to drive him home at night.
Huangfu Jian had never really liked anyone. For him, it was still the stage of starting a business, and he hoped to focus all his energy on work. So if Wallis were to confess his feelings, Huangfu Jian had already considered how to politely decline.
However, Wallis always maintained a very serious demeanor when it came to him. Even when there were occasional flirtations, they were subtle and well-measured, making it impossible for anyone to find fault with him. As a result, Huangfu Jian found it completely impossible to reject Wallis’s advances.
Sometimes, Huangfu Jian even wondered if he was suffering from a narcissistic illusion, especially since Wallis had always been warm and polite to others as well.
At the same time, he had to admit that Wallis was indeed very charming. He was knowledgeable and had a humorous and witty way of speaking, making it a delightful experience to befriend him.
However, that aside, Wallis was always ready to provide the necessary information, so Mu Jin was aware of the protagonist’s situation.
What he didn’t expect was that plans could change so quickly. In the original storyline, Huangfu Jian wouldn’t awaken his bloodline for at least another year. Yet perhaps his rapid rise to prominence had drawn the attention of the Huangfu family, and he found himself targeted by certain individuals.
One night, after leaving the office and heading to the parking garage, Huangfu Jian was suddenly surrounded by a group of people dressed in black and wearing masks, who said they wanted to invite him to their place as a guest.
Although the words of the group were polite, it was clear that their intentions were forceful. Huangfu Jian didn’t believe he had offended anyone recently. He looked at the well-trained men and nodded, indicating that he would cooperate with them.
However, when these people began to let their guard down, Huangfu Jian swiftly lunged to the right, kicking the two men in front of him and trying to escape the parking lot.
Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. Although Huangfu Jian’s stamina and endurance were significantly greater than that of an ordinary person, it was bizarre that those sent to confront him were not only well-trained but also possessed strength and speed far beyond that of normal humans.
Huangfu Jian had initially thought that escaping would be easy, but he was intercepted by the group along the way.
Seeing this, Huangfu Jian couldn’t help but tense up. He felt uncomfortable around these people. Especially since, despite wearing masks, the expressions in most of their eyes revealed a clear disdain for him.
This instinctively made Huangfu Jian feel danger; he feared that if he went back with these people, the outcome would not be good. So, he struggled with all his might. Upon seeing him resist, the group began to retaliate violently. Many of them relentlessly attacked his joints, causing him excruciating pain.
Finally, this torment awakened the bloodline within Huangfu Jian. After violently coughing up a mouthful of blood, he threw his head back and let out an enraged roar.
To his surprise, the roar carried a tremendous pressure that caused many of his assailants to stagger. Even a few of those with weaker physical constitutions had blood streaming from their ears and eyes.
At this moment, Huangfu Jian had completely lost his rationality. The awakening of his bloodline in a crisis transformed his eyes into a blood-red hue. His nails elongated rapidly, sharp teeth emerged, and his physical abilities surged exponentially. The group before him was no longer his match and was easily knocked down to the ground.
One of the leaders, who had been secretly attacking Huangfu Jian, glared angrily at the man who had awakened his bloodline and shouted at the others nearby, “Get rid of him quickly! He’s just a bast*rd!”
“We can’t do that. We’ve already made an agreement with the Huangfu family; we need to take him back. He could become our greatest weapon against the bloodline!” someone beside him said while keeping an eye on Huangfu Jian to prevent any attacks.
“I don’t care about any agreement! Look at him! He’s a demon! He’s just like those filthy bloodsuckers; he doesn’t deserve to live in this world!”
Saying this, the man recklessly drew a silver dagger from his waist and lunged at Huangfu Jian. However, before he could get close, Huangfu Jian struck him away, slamming him against the wall. He coughed up blood, severely injured and unable to move.
Seeing this, the others noticed Huangfu Jian’s frenzied behavior and his formidable strength, realizing they couldn’t let things continue like this. They quickly pulled out silver daggers, crucifixes, and other magical artifacts from their pockets, intending to subdue Huangfu Jian.
To their surprise, the silver crucifix, which was usually very effective against high-level vampires when soaked in holy water, had no effect on Huangfu Jian at all.
The man in front of them, now out of control and insane, had truly become a terrifying monster. Moreover, this monster’s weakness was something they completely couldn’t grasp.
He was a hybrid of vampire and human bloodlines, no longer fearing the usual weapons they used to combat vampires. With such formidable power, they found themselves utterly unable to respond.
Realizing the disparity between their strength and his, they quickly pulled their heavily injured and unconscious comrade from the ground and swiftly retreated from the scene.
Fortunately, although Huangfu Jian had lost his rationality, he hadn’t yet reached the level of bloodlust, so he didn’t madly pursue them. Otherwise, this group would have likely faced total annihilation.
Due to Huangfu Jian working overtime today, he arrived at the underground parking garage quite late, and it was nearing midnight. The empty garage was filled with a chilling, eerie atmosphere, occasionally interrupted by a few frantic shouts.
When Wallis reached the vicinity, he sensed a strong pressure emanating from nearby vampires, causing him to pause in his tracks.
Wallis initially felt a sudden longing for his beloved. He had been encountering him too frequently lately and worried that he might scare him off, so he hadn’t come to pick him up directly.
Estimating that Huangfu Jian’s work would be finished soon, he planned to take a distant look at him nearby. However, he hadn’t expected to encounter such a situation. Was there some other powerful vampire presence in this city that he didn’t know about?
Thinking about this, Wallis’s expression turned serious, but what worried him more was that the source of the pressure was the very building where Huangfu Jian usually worked.
Concerned that something might have happened to his beloved, Wallis quickly made his way to the underground parking lot. What he saw was Huangfu Jian, with crimson eyes, who had completely lost his sanity.
How could this be? Why had Huangfu Jian suddenly transformed into a vampire?
Wallis was immediately taken aback by the scene, but what surprised him even more was the profound power he could sense radiating from Huangfu Jian.
Looking at the state of the man before him, it seemed that his bloodline had just awakened. The area around Huangfu Jian was in disarray, clearly the result of a fierce battle.