Chapter 511: Five Dukes Inquire, Uproar Erupts

Wasteland Hideout: Upgrading from the Sewers

Everyone looked at Xiao Xi with shock and anticipation in their eyes.

Legendary-tier Blood Brew.

It could not only greatly enhance a Blood Clan member's control over Blood Energy but also play a significant role when advancing from Silver to Gold tier.

Everyone present was Silver-tier, and saying they had no thoughts of becoming Marquises, Dukes, or even Archdukes would be complete nonsense.

Who wouldn't want to become a transcendent Gold-tier existence?

Therefore, upon hearing that Moon Shadow's Breath might actually possess Legendary-tier Blood Brew, none of them could contain their excitement.

Just then, another Blood Clan Marquis spoke up:

"Huh? Could it be that those rumors from before were actually true?"

"What rumors?" someone asked curiously.

"Nothing much, just that there were earlier rumors that the Blood Slave Guard under Count Moon Shadow's Breath were incredibly strong, even surpassing the combat power of many Descendants. It was said that was because the Blood Slave Guards' daily rations included Blood Brew.

I didn't believe it before, but if Count Moon Shadow's Breath really has the ability to make Legendary-tier Blood Brew, making Ordinary-tier Blood Brew would certainly be easier, and it's entirely possible to supply all the Blood Slave Guards."

When these words came out, the other Silver-tier Blood Clan members were even more shocked.

"Right, right. I've heard that rumor too. Otherwise, there's no way to explain why Count Moon Shadow's Breath's Blood Slaves have combat power far exceeding other clan members."

"That's true! Her strength really does stand out compared to other clan members. If she's been consuming high-grade Blood Brew, then everything makes sense."

The entire meeting was consumed by discussion.

The speakers came from every faction, clearly not something Duke Charles could have arranged.

These rumors really were circulating.

Xiao Xi was dumbfounded.

Did she have Legendary-tier Blood Brew or not? She knew perfectly well.

When had she ever possessed Legendary-tier Blood Brew?

She knew that the alchemist Hammond had indeed been researching Legendary-tier Blood Brew before.

Although she knew the chances of success were slim, she still supported him.

Who didn't have ambition?

She also wanted to become a Marquis or a Duke!

She naturally wouldn't stop Hammond's research and even supported it fully.

But supporting wasn't the same as owning it!

*Thump, thump—*

As the sound of knocking on the table echoed, the somewhat noisy void fell silent once more.

Duke Yegu looked at Xiao Xi.

"What's going on?"

Xiao Xi immediately denied it:

"Duke Yegu, Duke Charles, there's no such thing. Not even Their Excellencies the Dukes have managed to brew Legendary-tier Blood Brew. What abilities do I possess to accomplish such a feat? At the very least, Silver-tier creature blood would be needed for any chance of success."

"As for those rumors, I don't know who spread them. It must be the Wolf Clan slandering me."

Duke Charles, however, had a glint of sharpness in his eyes, and the corners of his mouth curved into a smile.

Like a hunter who had been scheming for a long time, finally spotting a flaw in his prey.

"You just said that at the very least, Silver-tier creature blood is needed for any chance of successful brewing... Does this mean you've already attempted brewing with Bronze-tier blood but failed? Can we interpret it that way?"

Charles's gaze pierced toward Xiao Xi like a sharp blade.

A terrifying pressure befitting a Duke's rank surged toward Xiao Xi.

But the next moment.

*Hmph~*

With a cold snort, Duke Yegu also released a wave of Blood Energy, blocking back the pressure Charles had emitted.

A smile curled at the corner of Duke Yegu's mouth, but his eyes were ice-cold.

"Duke Charles, these are merely unverifiable rumors. Moon Shadow's Breath just helped us eliminate the Wolf Clan's threat at the Bronze Rank. What exactly are you trying to do now?"

Although Yegu didn't know Charles's objective, he had to interrupt his momentum.

Whether or not Moon Shadow's Breath had brewed Legendary-tier Blood Brew, this was not the time or place to discuss it.

"Hmph~ Duke Yegu, I think you should know what Legendary-tier Blood Brew represents. It's very important to us Blood Clan, directly related to our advancement."

Charles showed no sign of backing down.

"Yes! Duke Yegu, it's better to clarify this. After all, the recipe for Legendary-tier Blood Brew was never passed down from the Blood Duke. If Count Moon Shadow's Breath has truly made a breakthrough, it would be good news for the entire Blood Clan."

"Mm! That's right. This is extremely important to our whole clan. It's better to ask clearly and clear up any misunderstandings for Count Moon Shadow's Breath at the same time."

"Yes, exactly..."

The other three Dukes exchanged glances and also voiced their opinions.

Although they wanted to see Yegu and Charles clash head-on, the matter of the Blood Brew had to be clarified.

Duke Yegu's heart sank. He knew this couldn't be brushed aside anymore.

After a moment's hesitation, he turned his gaze to Xiao Xi.

"Count Moon Shadow's Breath, since the Dukes are curious, go ahead and answer the question."

[City of Night on the Move: Are you sure you haven't brewed Legendary-tier Blood Brew?]

[Moon Shadow's Breath Underground Castle: Duke, I really haven't.]

[City of Night on the Move: Since that's the case, answer properly and don't lie. Duke Anduin has the ability to detect falsehoods.]

Xiao Xi's eyelids twitched as she set aside her earlier thoughts.

Duke Charles exchanged glances with the other three Dukes.

"Duke Charles, you may handle the questioning." Duke Anduin said.

Although he rarely participated in factional struggles, the Thinker Faction was a target all three major factions were vying for.

Thus, it held a very special status.

Charles gave a slight nod and looked at Xiao Xi.

"Count Moon Shadow's Breath, please answer my previous question."

"Your Excellency Duke Charles, I did indeed attempt to brew Legendary-tier Blood Brew. But as I said, the brewing failed. The energy contained in Bronze-tier creature blood was insufficient to produce Legendary-tier Blood Brew. Perhaps Silver-tier blood might work."

*Whoosh—*

Everyone was shaken again.

They looked at Xiao Xi in disbelief.

"You truly attempted to brew Legendary-tier Blood Brew? Does this mean you've already fully mastered the technique for brewing Epic-tier Blood Brew?"

Xiao Xi paused for a few seconds, then gave a slight nod.

"That's correct."

At these words, even the five Dukes turned their heads to look.

One had to know, Moon Shadow's Breath had only just completed her advancement!

Did that mean she had already mastered the technique for stable Epic-tier Blood Brew production when she was still at Bronze Rank?

This—

Duke Yegu couldn't help but take a deep breath.

His gaze toward Moon Shadow's Breath sharpened.

He didn't know.

Such an important matter, and he didn't know.

No wonder Moon Shadow's Breath's strength had improved so quickly.

So that was the reason.

Then the question arose: what was she trying to do by hiding this?

Charles noticed Yegu's expression and curled his lips into a satisfied smile.

"Count Moon Shadow's Breath, I'm very curious. How did you, at Bronze Rank, accomplish what so many Marquises could not?"

"It's because of one of my Descendants. He's an alchemist."

"And where is this Descendant of yours now?"

The corner of Xiao Xi's mouth twitched as unpleasant images resurfaced in her mind.

"Count Moon Shadow's Breath?" Everyone's eyes fixed on Xiao Xi, the pressure overwhelming.

"He... has gone missing?"

This time, it wasn't just Charles.

Even Duke Anduin and the other two Dukes looked at Moon Shadow's Breath with a hint of amusement in their eyes.