A Time-Traveling Mishap: I Became an Ancient Nobleman

Chapter 162 Bloodfall Star Bead

Zhou Huaide quickly replied, "I know, I know. Your Majesty, you've said this to us so many times. I remember it."

Seeing his nonchalant attitude, the emperor immediately became serious. "This is no joke."

"I know."

The emperor then turned to Zhou Hanzhang instead of looking at him, saying, "Zhang'er, you follow in my footsteps, and let your father follow you."

"Okay, let's go."

The emperor took the first step, followed by Zhou Hanzhang carrying Xiao Cuiyan. Zhou Huaide watched them all leave and, not daring to linger, quickly followed.

After the three of them landed on the path, the white dots of light that had been there before began to linger around them again.

Strangely, no light spots visited Little Emerald Flame.

Little Emerald Flame seemed very interested in those tiny specks of light, reaching out its paws to try and pry them up.

When the little emerald flame stretched out its claws, the points of light scattered in all directions as if startled.

Zhou Hanzhang was amazed.

After they had all crossed the path, Little Emerald Flame was still thinking of jumping down to the ground to chase after the points of light.

Fortunately, Zhou Hanzhang caught it in one go and restricted its movements. "Little Cuiyan, don't move around. Just now, your royal uncle said that if you wander around on that path, we don't know where you'll be sent. Don't turn around and not be able to find me."

After hearing this, Xiao Cuiyan quieted down and clung tightly to Zhou Hanzhang's shirt, seemingly somewhat frightened.

Zhou Huaide walked up with great interest, looking at Xiao Cuiyan with longing, "Son, you're quite a good little thing."

Upon seeing his father's expression, Zhou Hanzhang knew that he had taken a liking to his little wolf cub, so he quickly hugged him tighter.

“Father, this is the Snow Wolf King’s entrustment to me. I cannot give it to you. Please don’t even think about it.”

Before Zhou Huaide could even speak, Zhou Hanzhang choked him off.

"What kind of father do you think I am? Why would I want to take your pet? I just liked it a little and took a second look. No matter how much I like it, I have no right to take my own child's things."

Although he said that, Zhou Hanzhang didn't believe him at all, and carried Xiao Cuiyan further away.

Zhou Huaide: ...

"Huai De, you're really something, coveting even your own child's things. I really can't stand your behavior. Stop talking and come over here and put your hand on this star bead."

The emperor looked at Zhou Hanzhang and said, "Zhang'er, don't put him up yet. Your father and I should be able to handle it."

Zhou Hanzhang recalled the time he couldn't remove his hand after putting it on the object, and he felt a lingering fear.

When the emperor said this, she was happy to see how things went first.

She nodded and stepped aside, watching her father follow the emperor as he placed his hand on the star bead.

As soon as they placed their hands on it, the points of light began to swirl around their hands again, slowly seeping into the star beads through their hands.

After all the light spots disappeared into the star bead, they put their hands down, without encountering the same situation as Zhou Hanzhang had experienced before.

Zhou Hanzhang thought he might as well try it himself. "Uncle, did you have any problems just now? Did you feel any suction?"

Both shook their heads.

"This time it went very smoothly, just like before."

"Shall I try again?"

"What if the same thing happens again? If these currents have any effect on your body, it's best not to do it again."

The emperor refused.

Zhou Hanzhang gazed thoughtfully at the star bead that emitted a shimmering glow.

The emperor picked up his hand, and without hesitation pierced his middle finger, then squeezed out a drop of blood, which fell onto the star bead.

The star bead quickly absorbed the emperor's blood, flashed briefly, and then showed no further reaction.

The points of light that entered the star bead began to slowly disperse from it, flying away in all directions.

"what happened?"

The emperor and Zhou Huaide looked at the scene, seemingly unable to comprehend what was happening before them.

"No, Your Majesty, this reaction isn't right, is it? If I remember correctly, it shouldn't be like this, right?"

Zhou Huaide even began to doubt whether his memory was faulty.

"That's not the case. Normally, after Star Bead absorbs Gu's blood, it should return to its original color, instead of being like before."

Zhou Huaide thought of something, but didn't dare to say it.

Already annoyed by the current situation, the emperor became even more irritated when he saw the emperor's stammering manner. "Speak your mind."

"Could it be that the Imperial Advisor's mention of 'heart's blood' really means... cutting open one's heart to extract blood?"

emperor:……

He took a deep breath. "The ten fingers are connected to the heart. The Imperial Advisor clearly stated that all that is needed is to prick the finger and draw blood."

He paused, "However, the Imperial Advisor also said that it doesn't necessarily have to be my blood. As long as it's from someone in the royal family, it's fine. Since you said you'd cut open my heart to get my blood, why don't you give it a try? I still have this huge Zhou Dynasty to take care of. As for you, you have fewer people to take care of than I do."

Zhou Huaide was stunned for a moment, unable to react for a long time.

After he came to his senses, he found that the emperor had already pulled him to Xingzhu.

He was immediately startled and hurriedly shook his head, "No, no, weren't I kicked out of the royal family by you? I'm not a royal anymore, am I?"

"hehe."

The emperor simply laughed.

Zhou Huaide was sweating profusely. "Brother, I think you're right. There must be something wrong somewhere. It can't possibly be a problem with your blood."

"Then tell me, what's the problem? Explain it to me properly. I think your suggestion is quite good. Perhaps if you really put some effort into it, it will be fine."

"Although you've been expelled from the royal family, your bloodline is still royal, there's no doubt about that, right? The Grand Preceptor said that only royal blood is required."

"No, I, I, I..."

Zhou Huaide said "I" three times in a row, but couldn't say anything more.

He was so anxious that he was sweating profusely.

The emperor, seeing him like this, truly couldn't bear to look, and said, "You should stay away from him."

He placed his hand on the star bead again, and the departing points of light flew back and disappeared back into the star bead.

After all the light spots entered the star bead, the emperor reached out again, this time taking out a dagger and slicing open his finger.

The blood on his finger flowed into the star bead and was instantly absorbed without a trace.

The color of the star bead gradually returned to its original crystal clear and transparent state, looking somewhat like modern glass.

The emperor had just breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that everything was finally alright.

But the next second, the star bead quickly returned to its original form, and the light spots flew out again.

The emperor frowned, placed his hand on it again, and after the light entered, he raised his hand again, wanting to continue bleeding.

Zhou Huaide quickly stepped forward to stop him, "Brother, you can't keep feeding it blood!"

Zhou Hanzhang, who was holding Xiao Cuiyan, watched silently from the side. Even though Xiao Cuiyan tried to get closer to the star bead many times, she kept her in her arms.

Little Cuiyan was extremely anxious. She looked at the emperor and then at Zhou Hanzhang. With a determined heart, she bit Zhou Hanzhang's finger.

Blood instantly gushed from Zhou Hanzhang's finger. She instinctively flung her hand away, and the blood droplets fell onto the star bead.