Lin Tian discovered an interesting thing: this Sword Spirit relic couldn't resist praise; as soon as you praise it, its tail would curl up in delight.

"Alright, Little Ya the scholar, you're a knowledgeable scholar." Lin Tian gave a stick and then a sweet date; although the Sword Spirit was quite arrogant, it was actually rather simple-minded. As long as you understood its temperament, you needn't worry about it not working.

The Sword Spirit was indeed pleased and said, "That's more like it. Actually, after spending time together, I found out that apart from being a bit rude and arrogant, you're not that dislikeable."

Lin Tian smiled without responding; this was the effect he wanted. Gradually change its thoughts, and eventually, he wouldn't worry about it not being proactive in work.

If you eat my food, you have to work; it's only right, Lin Tian thought with a chuckle.

An hour later, the car left Wudu City and drove for another half an hour, arriving at a beautiful place with mountains and rivers. Though called a mountain, it wasn't very high, but it was full of many tall and lush trees, seemingly over a hundred years old.

At the foot of the slope was a stream. The stream wasn't deep, but very clear, allowing you to see the aquatic plants and smooth pebbles at the bottom. A large area of grassland, forest, and stream; this was a very serene place. And just there, amidst the slope's forest, a corner of an ancient castle was faintly visible.

It's said that England has the most castles, and that's indeed true. Previously, I saw one at Sorlin Castle, and now there's another on this slope.

Just how many castles are there in England? It's said that even the English authorities can't accurately count them; castles big and small are scattered all over England.

Because the English rarely damage these ancient buildings, many castles have survived to this day. Actually, Huaxia used to have many unique ancient buildings too, but most have been destroyed.

In England, castles aren't as out of reach as people imagine. It's not even out of reach to own a castle; smaller castles can be bought for hundreds of thousands of British pounds, equivalent to less than five million RMB.

Five million is already a lot for ordinary people, but in places like Jinghua City and Zhonghai City, you can't even buy a villa. Yet, in England, you can buy a castle.

Furthermore, buying a castle also means acquiring the surrounding territory. For Huaxia people, this is unimaginable.

Of course, there are expensive castles. Some castles are worth fifty million US dollars, which is over three hundred million RMB. Such castles are already top-tier, and even a former royal palace would be just over nine million British pounds, converted to RMB, less than one hundred million.

In places like Jinghua City and Zhonghai City, one hundred million RMB can't buy a top-tier villa, but in England, you can buy a royal palace. Note that castles and palaces include extensive territories.

Imagine now how profiteering Huaxia's real estate market is. For ordinary people, they can't afford a Jinghua City property in two lifetimes, let alone a villa.

The castle in front, although only a corner is visible among towering ancient trees, already shows it's a bigger castle than the Sorlin Castle.

"Mr. Lin, we must get off the car before crossing the river, then walk in. The elder doesn't like to be disturbed by the sound of cars," Morman stopped the car by the creek, reminding.

"Understandable. If the elder is an alchemist, surely the most passionate about research would desire quiet surroundings, not liking noise," Lin Tian said casually.

The three got off the car, walked over a small bridge, and entered a shaded road. The shaded road had been smoothed with stone paving and was covered with fallen leaves, extending all the way up the slope, with unknown flowers blooming on both sides.

Such scenery could surely become a tourist spot, but here is private territory, and what's more, a vampire lives here, or perhaps many vampires. This place isn't far from Wudu City, but it hides a Blood Clan Elder, living here like a noble.

Just as Lin Tian thought this, two people appeared in front, walking over to block the way.

The two were of average height, wearing suits, both around their twenties. One spoke politely yet firmly, "This is private territory. No trespassing."

Lin Tian glanced at Morman for a cue. Morman stepped forward, bowed, and said, "I am the elder's servant, Morman. Please inform him; I have important matters to report."

After speaking, Morman took out an item from his body, a gold badge, featuring an emblem, presumably the Sinmore Clan's mark.

The two young men saw the gold badge, exchanged a glance, then said, "Please wait."

One turned to walk inside, while the other stayed, seemingly to keep an eye on Lin Tian's group. The young man who went to report soon returned, bringing word from the castle's owner.

"The elder said you may enter and wait in the hall. Do not be noisy; the elder will see you after finishing the experiment," the young man stated truthfully, then stepped aside, giving way.

Finished with the experiment? Lin Tian's mind stirred; this Blood Clan Elder indeed is an alchemist. It seems certain that the potions Clark used were developed by this elder.

However, this elder is truly cruel, using the town's residents to test the potions' power. The Blood Clan, after all, never cares about human lives. Though Lin Tian is a zombie, he considers himself unable to be so cruel.

Morman led the way, with Lin Tian and Rossi following behind, heading up the slope, soon arriving at the castle.

This castle was indeed taller and larger than Sorlin Castle's, but different in that Sorlin Castle's was bright and clean while this castle had unknown vines covering its walls, and strange flowers blossomed on them.

Before the castle's gate, someone blocked the way again, "Show your badge."

Morman took out the badge again, and only then did the gatekeeper say, "Wait in the hall, do not wander."

The gatekeepers were merely servants of the elder, so they warned politely without arrogance. It's noteworthy that among human nobility, although mere servants, they can be equally proud facing ordinary people.

Lin Tian entered the castle hall smoothly and casually scanned the hall's decor, feeling slightly disappointed. In comparison to the grand castle, the hall's decor seemed unworthy of its scale and grade.

Perhaps it's really as Morman and the Sword Spirit said; these alchemists among the Blood Clan are wholly absorbed in experiments and research.

Since entering the hall, no one attended to them, let alone served tea. Moreover, after waiting for an hour, Lin Tian still hadn't seen the elder appear.

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