They all call me Great Master

Abel was stunned for a moment, then shouted repeatedly—

'Master, are you insulting worms?

Why can't I have a wife and children?

Or is it that you don't understand that even Bloodsucking Ancestor Worms have family concepts?

Moreover, with how hard I work, why can't I have a wife and children?'

Arthur learned a bit about the family concept of Bloodsucking Ancestor Worms through Abel's fragmented memories—it's roughly monogamous.

Why say it's roughly?

Because some Bloodsucking Ancestor Worms have both husbands and wives.

And some Bloodsucking Ancestor Worms, because they can't truly showcase their charm, choose to grow old alone.

After all, for Bloodsucking Ancestor Worms, the cost of raising offspring is extremely high, not just the decline of power, but the invisible force constraints due to the existence of children.

The combination of both makes powerful Bloodsucking Ancestor Worms wholly passive.

Precisely because of this, the number of Bloodsucking Ancestor Worms became extremely scarce.

Even the father of the Blood Duke, the Blood Prince, tried hard to cultivate them but with no effect.

Of course, Arthur didn't judge Abel belongs to the grow-old-alone type based on this.

He only linked it to reality—

'Abel, what role do you think you are playing?'

'Playing a role?'

Abel was stunned, then this Bloodsucking Ancestor Worm started to think.

And not being foolish, Abel guessed the answer within just a few seconds.

'I'm bait?!'

'Hmm.'

Arthur nodded in recognition, without saying more.

Abel fell silent.

Arthur didn't speak it out loud, but Abel understood.

If someone uses the Bloodsucking Ancestor Worm in their scheme, then this Bloodsucking Ancestor Worm definitely can't have a family; otherwise, with the simple family concept of the Bloodsucking Ancestor Worm, big trouble would certainly arise—a female worm bringing her young to find her husband isn't unprecedented.

The schemer absolutely won't let such things happen.

So, it's better if Abel doesn't have a family.

If he did, he would likely be silenced.

Facing such a scenario, Abel would rather be a single worm.

Just…

Anxiety and unease permeated the heart of this Bloodsucking Ancestor Worm.

Soon after, it transformed into anger.

'Blood Marquis, I XXXX!'

In a stream of curses, Abel stood upright, his originally blood-colored body becoming even more crimson with rage.

In Abel's view, this must be the means of the Blood Marquis.

Just like 'Blood Drinker' Haibo.

However, Arthur held a different opinion.

'Similar means.

No!

Even if the means are the same, it doesn't necessarily mean it's the Blood Marquis!

After all…

The Bloodline Clan has been exterminated!'

Saying this, Arthur leaned back on the deck chair.

Abel immediately responded.

'Master, you mean if the Blood Marquis laid the scheme, no matter how tortuous the process, the result would surely be great prosperity for the Bloodline Clan.

And the extermination of the Bloodline Clan indicates the Blood Marquis failed.

The Blood Marquis, as a failed figure, might be the one being schemed against!'

Abel began analyzing.

While recalling the memories of 'Blood Drinker' Haibo he saw, Arthur said.

'Don't forget the meaning of your existence.'

'The meaning of my existence?

To gift to the Blood Marquis's son?

To have him masquerade as a true member of the Bloodline Clan?

Sss!'

Abel immediately thought of something.

Suddenly, this Bloodsucking Ancestor Worm went silent; although it didn't have [Death Intuition], its strong [Spirituality] was informing it not to dwell further.

It's dangerous!

Instinctively, Abel looked at Arthur.

As Arthur nodded, Abel directly dove back into the [Blood of Doting].

At the same time, an entirely new Blood of Doting appeared—

[Name: Blood of Doting]

[Type: Ring]

[Quality: Legend]

[Attributes: 1, Child of Blood; 2, Contract]

[Requirements: Arthur Kredos's possession]

[Remarks: A ring forged by the Blood Marquis couple for their son, but the hidden Abel inside makes you realize that the Blood Marquis's hunt of the betrothed family members wasn't as simple as rumored; this definitely wasn't a 'wash of shame,' but had deeper purposes. As Abel's body becomes completed and after discovering Abel's memory was erased, you have more speculations, but the dangers follow you closely, making you ever more cautious]

...

[Child of Blood: When you wear this ring, the complete Bloodsucking Ancestor Worm will disguise itself as a member of the Bloodline Clan with the power of Ascend Step (Ⅰ), not only able to fly, sharpen palms, turn into mist, bats, harness Frost power, walk vertically on walls defying gravity, but also can control bats to become your surveillance, and on moonlit nights, abilities will amplify; during a full moon, this amplification can reach extreme levels, stepping into Ascend Step (Ⅱ) in a real sense; the wearer will have physique beyond Ascend Step (Ⅰ), and can create a complete Blood Bride with their own fresh blood, as well as complete Blood Slaves, Blood Gladiators, Bloody Warriors]

[Contract: The presence of twenty-seven contracts makes Abel obey you as your loyal servant, especially when willingly calling you Master, everything has already changed]

(Note 1: Blood Bride can be completely created using own fresh blood and a lively body, while the creation of Blood Slaves, Blood Gladiators, Bloody Warriors becomes simpler, requiring just a tiny bit of wearer's fresh blood; simultaneously, with fragmented Abel becoming complete, the abilities of the Blood Slaves, Blood Gladiators, Bloody Warriors you create are further amplified)

(Note 2: Created Blood Bride becomes very stable, not only retaining strong abilities but also maintaining its wisdom and extremely stable emotions)

(Note 3: You can now have three Blood Brides: 0/3; your created Blood Slaves increase greatly to two hundred: 0/200; Blood Gladiators to sixty: 0/60; Bloody Warriors to ten: 2/10; at the same time, you can select 13 from them to become your next-generation Bloodkin; currently owning: 1/13; when they become your Bloodkin, they gain certain ability amplification)

(Note 4: Due to your suggestion, the complete Abel specially developed a one-time Blood Slave ability, allowing you to have 500 one-time Blood Slaves: 0/500)

(Note 5: One-time Blood Slaves can only master ordinary secret techniques, unable to reach Arcana level; without 'Spirituality,' they're willing to replace 'Spirituality' with their own life, and each use will leave them exhausted, requiring long-term recuperation before receiving your 'gift' again)

(Note 6: Complete Abel, due to excessive contract restraints, cannot suck blood without your permission)

(Note 7: When the wearer dies, the complete Abel will devour the wearer's corpse, and when you die, the complete Abel will self-destruct)

...

This moment, [Blood of Doting] has transformed from crystal texture to full metal texture.

The red metal, under moonlight, blooms faint and unique brilliance.

And looking at [Note 5], the fiery emotion in Arthur's eyes materialized.

He knows, from this moment on, he's finally set on a smooth path.

Next moment, Arthur's figure flickered, disappearing from the original spot.