Chapter 523 - 522: Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern

Chapter 523: Chapter 522: Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern

’What’s going on?’

Qin Ya’s brow furrowed. He immediately circulated his True Essence throughout his body, using his Divine Thought to observe his insides like a clear mirror. But no matter how hard he looked, he couldn’t find anything unusual.

"Ting Xiao, do you know what’s happening?"

The Ting Xiao Sword’s blade trembled, its tone tinged with uncertainty. "I’m not sure. That cloud of blood mist seemed to carry some kind of intense malice. It was like... a curse!"

"A curse?"

Qin Ya’s expression shifted. ’Anyone would feel an inexplicable aversion to something so bizarre, let alone when it’s happening to you personally.’

Just then, he felt a faint heat on his face. The heat grew more and more intense, as if he were being branded with a hot iron, before it slowly dissipated a moment later.

"Sir, your... your face..."

Bi Xiaoyu, who was standing to the side, cried out in alarm. She pointed at Qin Ya’s face, her eyes filled with shock. His expression darkened. ’Don’t tell me I’ve been disfigured?’

Qin Ya circulated his True Essence, condensing an ice mirror in mid-air.

His face was instantly reflected on its surface.

There, on his fair right cheek, was a new, blood-red mark. It stretched from his eye down to his chin, its lines complex and profound, its pattern strange and sinister. A faint, blood-colored light swirled across its surface, adding an unexpected touch of wicked charm to Qin Ya’s features.

"This is..."

"The Dongmen Family’s exclusive secret curse... the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern!"

Just as Qin Ya was reeling in shock, Mo Bokong spoke in a grim tone, "I never expected Dongmen Yu to have mastered such a secret curse. A grave miscalculation!"

"What does this secret curse do?" Qin Ya asked.

"It has no direct effect on the afflicted person’s body. However, the moment you get near a member of the Dongmen Family, this curse pattern will react. The stronger the Dongmen Family member you encounter, the more intense the reaction."

"In other words, whoever bears this mark becomes a sworn enemy of the Dongmen Family!"

’He paid with his life just to brand me with this mark, all so his family’s power could hunt me down and kill me. That Dongmen Yu was certainly decisive!’

Qin Ya’s brow furrowed. According to Dongmen Yu, the Dongmen Family was one of the two great Noble Families in Meiying Main City, and they even had a Venerable expert among their ranks.

’I don’t think I have the ability to oppose a Noble Family like that right now, but I can’t stay in Qingkong City forever either.’

’Does this mean I have to give up my chance to go to the Slaughter Ruins?’

"Is there any way to remove it?"

Mo Bokong shook his head, a hint of worry in his eyes. "According to the records, the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern is created through a life sacrifice. Unless a Saint personally intervenes, it will only disappear when the afflicted person dies."

"Looks like I’m in trouble," Qin Ya sighed helplessly. He then turned to Mo Bokong and the others. "City Lord Mo, you should all go ahead and prepare for the trip to Meiying Main City. I’ll think of a way to deal with this Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern myself."

"Very well."

After returning to the City Lord’s Mansion, Qin Ya summoned the Void Tower.

His only hope now was to ask the Void Saint if he had a solution.

"Oh, a Curse Seal?" The Void Saint appeared, took one look at the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern on Qin Ya’s face, and let out a sound of surprise. "You really have a knack for finding trouble, kid. Not long ago, you provoked the Four Great Noble Families, and now you’ve gone and attracted a Noble Family that uses Curse Seals. You never give yourself a break, do you?"

"Cut the crap. Just tell me if you have a solution."

The Void Saint mulled it over for a moment. "In my prime, I could have dispelled this with a wave of my hand. Now, however, it’s a bit more troublesome. Hold on, let me see if there’s anything in the Void Tower that can help."

A moment later, the Void Saint reappeared, holding a silver-white ore. He tossed it into the air, and his hands became a blur as he drove one mysterious sigil after another into the stone. Soon, the ore melted into a liquid that swirled in the air, gradually taking the shape of a silver-white mask.

The mask was pure silver-white and covered only half the face, exuding an air of mystery.

"There."

As the Void Saint spoke, the mask drifted down into Qin Ya’s hand. It was cool to the touch, with a soft texture as smooth as skin. A puzzled look crossed his face. "You’re not going to tell me to wear this, are you?"

The Void Saint nodded. "In my current state, I can’t help you remove this Curse Seal. This is the next best thing. I’ve forged this mask for you from Cloud Concealment Ore. It can temporarily block the Curse Seal’s function, so you won’t have to worry about being exposed even if you run into members of that Dongmen Family."

"But this is ultimately just a temporary solution. For one, it doesn’t get rid of the Curse Seal. And two, if you go all-out in a fight against a strong expert from the Dongmen Family, it will cause the Curse Seal’s power to erupt. When that happens, even this mask won’t be able to suppress it."

"I suppose this is my only choice."

Qin Ya picked up the mask and put it on. A soft sensation spread across his face as the mask adhered snugly to his skin. It was incredibly breathable, feeling as if it had merged with his own flesh, causing not the slightest discomfort.

More importantly, the faint stinging pain from the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern vanished completely the moment he put on the mask, as if it had never been there at all.

"Sir."

Just then, a KNOCK KNOCK came from the door. "Come in," Qin Ya said.

CREAK. The door swung open to reveal Bi Xiaoyu. She started when she saw the mask on Qin Ya’s face, a puzzled look appearing. "Sir, can wearing a mask really prevent the Dongmen Family from discovering the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern? That seems a little too simple, don’t you think?"

The corner of Qin Ya’s mouth lifted into a slight smile. "This is no ordinary mask. Try probing it with your Divine Thought."

At his suggestion, Bi Xiaoyu activated her Divine Thought and directed it at Qin Ya. She found that his face seemed to be shrouded in a layer of fog, making it impossible to see his true features.

"Oh? This mask is so strange. Even my King Level Divine Thought can’t perceive a thing. And that sinister, cold aura from the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern is gone, too."

A look of amazement crossed Bi Xiaoyu’s face, and her curiosity about Qin Ya deepened.

’Even the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern is no match for him. Just what kind of young man is he? He seems to be full of so many secrets, making one unable to resist the urge to uncover them.’

’Being able to stay by his side... perhaps it’s a blessing.’

"By the way, what did you need?"

"City Lord Mo has gathered his men and is preparing to leave for Meiying Main City. Because you’ve been marked by the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern, he wanted to ask if you’ll still be going."

"Of course I’m going. Why wouldn’t I?"

A slight smile played on Qin Ya’s lips, his expression full of confidence. "I’ve already concealed the Ghost Blood Commandment Pattern, so there’s no fear of being discovered. As for the Slaughter Ruins, I’ve read a thing or two about it in the archives. Now that I have the chance, how could I possibly not go?"

The two of them then headed to the main hall.

When Mo Bokong and the others saw the mask on Qin Ya’s face, they were all surprised. After learning the reason for it, they were full of admiration. City Lord Mo said, "Ha, I never expected our Deputy City Lord to possess such a treasure. Well, since that’s settled, let’s be on our way."