Feng Chou's gaze swept past everyone's faces: Gloria, Chorre, Chapman, Owen, and Natasha.
His rare serious gaze made everyone uneasy.
As expected, Feng Chou's next words confirmed everyone's uneasiness. "Perhaps everyone has been wondering why I suddenly have so much money, to be able to buy a Baron level manor worth ten million crowns, and even spend more than ten million crowns to build a high-level magic laboratory.
"You guessed right, this money was not obtained through normal means.
"I met a noble vampire in Tailon City. He tried to turn me into his vampire derivative, so I killed him and obtained his assets.
"This manor was purchased with this money."
"But unfortunately, that vampire aristocrat belonged to a powerful vampire family, and there was even a prince level vampire mage in the family."
"I originally thought that I could hide in the Sutton Empire and cut off all contact with my past to avoid him.
"But I underestimated his power. All signs point to the possibility that he might chase me all the way to the Sutton Empire.
"As a precaution, I have to leave this place.
"Now you have two choices. First, leave with me. I plan to buy a merchant ship and head to the Southern Continent to look for opportunities. Only by going to the Southern Continent can I completely get rid of this group of terrifying vampires.
"Second, I will give you a sum of money and send you to a city in the Radiant Empire, where you can start a new life."
This sudden news made it difficult for everyone to digest. The conference hall fell into a short silence.
Just as Feng Chou was about to give everyone a few days to think about it, someone broke the silence.
"I'm willing to go to the Southern Continent with you!" Gloria was the first to speak.
Feng Chou was not surprised by Gloria's decision. For Feng Chou, she was even willing to give up the title and land that the people of this world cherished the most.
Immediately after, Chorre said, "Alright, I didn't realize that you were such a troublemaker when we were young. No matter what, I have to watch over you on behalf of Erik. Count me in."
Next was Natasha. After a moment of silence, she said, "Count me in!
Whether in the Radiant Empire or the Sutton Empire, it will be difficult for me to regain the glory of the surname Elvis. Perhaps going to the barren Southern Continent is a good idea. "
Owen looked at his young mistress in surprise. After thinking for a while, he nodded and agreed, "This might be an opportunity."
Finally, only Chapman was left.
Looking at Chapman's uncertain expression, Feng Chou did not intend to force him. Although Chapman was a very good butler, Feng Chou had better talents under him.
Of course, if Chapman could unswervingly follow him at this time, he would definitely give him a pleasant surprise reward.
Therefore, Feng Chou said generously, "Mr. Chapman, you don't have to make a decision so quickly. I can give you a day to think about it. Although I don't want to, if you choose to leave, I mean, it's a matter of course. You don't have to take such a big risk with me. If you choose to leave, I will send you to wherever you want to go and leave you with a reward of one million crowns. This is what you deserve."
Hearing Feng Chou's words, Chapman suddenly smiled bitterly. "Sir Baron, even if you gave me a million crowns, I wouldn't dare to take it. Without your protection, even a hundred thousand crowns could kill me. I don't have a noble title, I don't have the protection of a family, I don't have great power, I have nothing. I don't have the qualifications to have such a huge amount of wealth."
"Alright, count me in …"
Hearing Chapman's words, Feng Chou finally smiled. He said, "You won't regret your choice today."
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Feng Chou, who felt the danger again, could not wait to improve his strength again other than making arrangements for his escape.
That's right, he wanted to hold a high-grade golden dragon bloodline ceremony for himself.
Originally, Feng Chou was a little reluctant to spend the huge amount of merit points needed to hold a high-grade golden dragon bloodline ceremony. He wanted to save the merit points to improve his intelligence in the future, but now, he could not care less.
To hold a high-grade golden dragon bloodline ceremony, he needed one thousand milliliters of the blood of a golden dragon in its prime, thirty-five high-grade soul crystals, and five million high-grade magic materials.
The blood of a golden dragon in its prime was five times more expensive than that of an adult golden dragon. One thousand milliliters would cost fifty merit points.
Thirty-five high-grade soul crystals might be a huge sum to others, but to Feng Chou, it was only seventeen thousand points of soul power. It was nothing.
However, Feng Chou was not in a hurry to exchange for the blood.
He returned to the underground sealing room and summoned the demon Morpheus.
Morpheus appeared in the sealed room of the underground magic laboratory. He looked around and bowed slightly to Feng Chou. "Your friend pays his respects to you. How may I be of service?"
Feng Chou asked, "Do you have any dragon blood in your hands?
I'm talking about the essence of the dragon bloodline ceremony. "
Morpheus was a little surprised. "Essence of dragon blood?
That's not easy to get, but I can get it as long as you can pay the price. "
Feng Chou asked, "What price?"
Morpheus said, "That depends on what kind of dragon blood you want."
Feng Chou said, "Gold dragons."
Morpheus immediately shook his head. "Gold dragons won't do. Most of them live in the upper planes or Dragon Island in Toril. They rarely come to the lower planes. Not only do we not have gold dragons, but we also don't have silver dragons. They are too rare."
Feng Chou was disappointed. "Then what kind of dragon can you get?"
Morpheus said, "Apart from gold and silver dragons, we have everything. Red dragons, blue dragons, green dragons, black dragons, white dragons, bronze dragons, copper dragons, and brass dragons."
Morpheus then asked, "How about a white dragon? It's cheap and good."
Feng Chou almost rolled his eyes. "No, I don't want to be humiliated like that."
White dragons were true dragons, but when they reached adulthood, their challenge rating would only be 10. They were so weak that it made people sad.
Feng Chou thought for a moment and said, "Do you have red dragons?"
Morpheus looked a little troubled. "That's not easy. I need time."
Feng Chou frowned.
As if sensing Feng Chou's impatience, Morpheus said, "Black Dragon, the blood of a mature black dragon, I can get it very soon."
Feng Chou was obviously not satisfied with the black dragon blood. He frowned and asked, "What about blue dragons?
Green dragons? "
Morpheus said, "That will take time too."
Feng Chou frowned and began to think about the black dragon bloodline ceremony.