“Afu still has a mission to complete, you may leave now.”
After saying that, Jiang Shinian waved his hand, signaling Valon to leave.
Then, his figure, like melting ice and snow, gradually shrank and merged into the shadows on the ground.
He passed through layers of metal barriers like a ghost and arrived at the door of the darkest and most secluded room on the cruise ship.
This is where the vampire we captured not long ago is imprisoned.
The vampire was locked in a specially made cage, and it exuded an eerie aura.
Its eyes gleamed red in the darkness, like two burning flames, warily watching everything around it.
Jiang Shinian stood at the door, quietly watching it, pondering how to use this vampire to achieve his plan.
This vampire is like an ace in his hand; although dangerous, it is also full of potential. If used properly, it may become the key to his victory in this complex situation.
"Buzz!"
Jiang Shinian's figure quietly emerged from the darkness, just as he approached the tightly closed door.
Runes suddenly flickered on the wall outside the door, the light intertwining to form a mysterious light curtain, and powerful magical fluctuations emanated from it.
The runes were densely packed, like twinkling stars in the night sky, almost filling the entire wall.
These runes shimmered with an ancient and mysterious light, each line seemingly containing boundless magic.
They intertwined and entwined, forming a complex and exquisite magic circle that exuded a chilling aura.
However, when Jiang Shinian took out a small and exquisite wooden puppet from his wide robe sleeves...
The runes that were originally poised to unleash their power and shone brightly quickly dimmed, as if their strength had been drained.
They were like lifeless fireflies, their light gradually fading and shrinking.
Finally, it slowly disappeared into the wall, leaving only a smooth, mirror-like surface, as if the thrilling scene had never happened.
This is a magic circle used for guarding, which the shadow ninja discovered and recorded on a mysterious magic scroll.
The magic scroll is said to come from a distant and mysterious country, and has endured the vicissitudes of time, carrying countless ancient and powerful magical secrets.
Jiang Shi Nian obtained this precious scroll by chance. With his profound understanding of magic and superb skills, he set up this guardian magic circle here to imprison the vampire.
Jiang Shinian initially wanted to capture the vampire because he often encountered some tricky problems during his magical experiments.
His magical laboratory is located at the top of a towering building, surrounded by crystal pillars that shimmer with mysterious runes.
These crystal pillars not only gather surrounding magical elements, but also serve as a means of protection and concealment.
The laboratory was filled with all sorts of magical artifacts, including crystal balls that emitted a ghostly glow, wands engraved with runes, glass bottles filled with strange powders, and ancient magic books and scrolls.
Whenever Jiang Shinian conducts magical experiments, the entire laboratory is enveloped in a dazzling array of colors.
He stood in the center of the magic circle, waving his wand and chanting incantations, summoning various magical elements.
Sometimes, he would find an ancient magic spell in a magic book, carefully recite it, and try to unravel the magical mysteries hidden within.
However, some dangerous magic, once cast, can cause fatal damage to ordinary living beings, or even cause their bodies to explode instantly.
On one occasion, while attempting a fire magic technique he had not yet fully mastered, he lost control of the magical power.
A massive fireball erupted instantly in the laboratory, the intense heat turning everything around it to ashes.
If he hadn't cast a defensive spell in time, he probably would have been seriously injured as well.
Moreover, animal experiments have limitations; they are too crude and simplistic to meet Jiang's needs over the next ten years.
He once used a rabbit to test a healing spell, but because the rabbit's physical structure and magical affinity were very different from those of humans, the experimental results were not ideal.
However, if a large number of humans are abducted for experiments, it will inevitably arouse the vigilance of the outside world and cause unnecessary trouble.
Vampires are different. They have thick skin, strong vitality, and extremely strong regenerative ability. They only need to drink a small amount of human energy and blood.
It can even heal itself quickly and return to its best condition simply by absorbing human energy, making it a perfect experimental subject.
However, this vampire is still relatively young. If it were a vampire with a thousand years of cultivation, the effect would definitely be better.
Jiang Shinian also had some doubts, wondering if he might "blow it up" when he used some extremely dangerous experimental magic on it.
Even if it were simply used to test the power of magic, this vampire's body probably couldn't withstand it.
However, these are all still unknowns, so let's see how things go.
Now, besides being a subject of dangerous magic experiments, this vampire also possesses a certain level of intelligence, enabling it to translate scriptures and various magical texts for Jiang Shi Nian.
They should be able to handle any document that is not too old or obscure.
Jiang Shi Nian's study contains a large collection of magic books and scriptures gathered from various places. Some of them are written in ancient scripts, and even he himself can only decipher a portion of them.
Chapter 167 Taking in a Vampire
Once, he obtained an ancient magical book written in mysterious symbols, but after flipping through it for a long time, he still couldn't figure it out.
When he handed the ancient book to the vampire, he was surprised to find that it could decipher some of the key magical spells and rituals, which gave Jiang Shinian a new understanding of its value.
However, there is a problem here: the world of magic is vast and boundless, with all sorts of strange and wonderful magic emerging one after another.
No one can say for sure whether this vampire might deliberately hide some crucial magical information or make a mistake during the translation process.
Therefore, just to be on the safe side, Jiang Shinian felt that he needed to find at least three helpers to complete this task together.
Besides this, what other uses could this vampire possibly have?
Jiang Shinian looked at the now calm door, gently shook his head, and pondered to himself.
"Squeak-"
Jiang Shi Nian slowly pushed open the door.
"How about it?"
His hoarse, deep voice echoed in the small, dimly lit room, like a whisper from the deepest abyss, carrying a hint of mystery.
Are you getting used to life here?
With the help of the magical power of the monkey talisman, Jiang Shinian's body shrank continuously, allowing him to successfully enter this small space.
A faint light emanated from his body, and as his figure shrank, the light gradually receded, eventually coalescing into a small, delicate form.
He casually pulled over a chair, sat down, and stared intently at the ancient coffin at the far end of the room before asking a question.
The coffin was covered with various mysterious patterns and runes, exuding an ancient and weathered aura, as if telling a story of an unknown history.
The coffin lid was open, and inside lay a vampire, now indistinguishable from a normal human, with its eyes closed as if it were asleep.
Its skin was as pale as snow, exuding a morbid beauty, and its long black hair was scattered around the coffin like black silk.
Upon hearing Jiang Shinian's voice, the vampire slowly opened its eyes and was stunned for a moment.
Then he slowly sat up and casually pushed the coffin lid aside to make more room for himself.
Its movements are elegant and composed, carrying an innate noble air.
A hint of bloodlust flickered in its pale eyes, as sharp as a wolf's claws.
It raised its head, looked directly at Jiang Shinian sitting in front of it, and after a moment of silence, spoke:
“My life and death are now entirely in your hands. As a demon many times older than me, you surely wouldn’t go to such lengths to come here just to see how your prey is doing, would you?”
The vampire's eyes held a hint of calm and helplessness; it knew its current predicament and was powerless to resist.
Since that's the case, it's better to accept it calmly and at least maintain a sliver of peace of mind during these days of imprisonment.
"Hehehe, of course not."
Jiang Shinian let out a unique laugh. His eyes were like burning blood-red flames, dazzling and captivating. His fiery gaze was even stronger than that of the vampire before him.
"I came here because I do not wish to see ancient demonic beings like you and me gradually decay in this endless desolation."
"I'm giving you a chance. Perhaps in the near future, you can become my right-hand man, not just a servant. What do you say?"
"Ok?"
Upon hearing this, the vampire was taken aback. It had clearly not expected that this demon king, born in ancient times, would say such a thing; it was completely unexpected.
Jiang Shinian smiled slightly, waved his hand gently, and said, "You don't need to rush to answer. Take your time to think about it."
With that, he waved his hand, and in an instant, the surrounding space seemed to distort, and the two figures vanished from the small, dimly lit room.
They then found themselves in a spacious, bright, and luxuriously decorated room, with a huge table in the center.
The surrounding lighting was soft and comfortable, and the entire room was decorated in a luxurious and grand style, just like a high-class private room.
The room was very spacious; for a private room, it could only be described as luxurious.
Upon witnessing this scene, the vampire gasped in shock. Two words flashed through its mind: teleportation? Spatial transfer?
In its past experiences, even when traversing the Shadow Kingdom, it had never had such a breathtaking experience.
This is an extremely profound and mysterious magic. Could this be the demon's innate supernatural power?
Or has he reached the pinnacle of magic?
If one could follow such a powerful being, it seems...
"Master, you are back."
Suddenly, a respectful voice rang out from not far away, and the vampire turned his head sharply to look in the direction of the voice.
“This is my servant, Dong Tianbao.”
Jiang Shinian spoke calmly and casually.
A figure slowly emerged from the void, carrying plates of exquisite dishes, which he arranged methodically on the table.
These dishes are excellent in color, aroma, and taste, exuding an enticing fragrance. Each dish is like a fine work of art, making one's mouth water just by looking at it.
Jiang Shinian snapped his fingers lightly, and a brand-new, gorgeous aristocratic outfit instantly appeared in mid-air, slowly drifting towards the vampire.
"Before enjoying this delicious meal, let's change into something appropriate. After all, as nobles, we should always maintain an elegant demeanor, no matter when or where. Don't you agree?"
The vampire's eyes flickered slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in them.
"Swish"
Jiang Shinian waved his hand again, and a small changing room instantly appeared in front of the vampire.
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