The system notifications spammed his mind like crazy, even issuing a warning.
But Chu Sheng was already seeing red!
âTo hell with my limit!â
âFortune favors the bold!â
âThis is the Essence Blood of a High-Level Bloodline Demon Beast! Itâs a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!â
Not only did he not stop, he started sucking even harder!
SLURP SLURP SLURP!!
He could feel his abdomen swelling at a visible rate, soon becoming even larger than when he had drunk Gu Yuexiâs blood!
Its color also changed from bright red to a deep, dark crimson, like a small bomb that could explode at any moment.
He only stopped reluctantly when he felt like his body was genuinely about to burst, a sharp, tearing pain spreading across his skin.
"Burp~"
Chu Sheng let out a satisfied burp, unsteadily retracted his mouthpart, and dragged his body, now so heavy he could barely fly, back onto the table, pretending like nothing had happened.
And the systemâs final calculation made him ecstatic!
[Ding! The host has absorbed 4.2 Qi Blood! Current Total Qi Blood is 6.1!]
[Due to absorbing the blood of a High-Level Bloodline Demon Beast cub, you are projected to gain 2.1 Evolution Points and a two-day Lifespan after this blood is digested!]
âIâve struck it rich!â
âThis was a massive score!â
Chu Sheng was so excited he almost couldnât stop himself from laughing out loud.
Just that one drink had directly earned him 4.2 Qi Blood! And a two-day Lifespan!
That was more than all his previous laborious feedings on Gu Yuexi combined!
His Total Qi Blood had now reached 6.1. He was more than halfway to the 10 points of Qi Blood needed for his second evolution!
And on top of that, he would get 2.1 Evolution Points after digestion!
His second evolution only required 1 Evolution Point. With this, not only did he have enough, he had plenty to spare!
âSo satisfying!â
Chu Sheng lay on the table, feeling the surging power in his belly, his heart blooming with joy.
He could even feel every cell in his body undergoing subtle, wondrous changes, nourished by this Energy, his physical strength increasing bit by bit.
âThis Spiritual Cyan Snakeâs blood is way too potent! Itâs got much more kick than the Empressâs blood!â Chu Sheng felt incredibly comfortable.
âIf I could drink something this good every day, forget evolving into a Divine Mosquitoâevolving into a Primordial Holy Mosquito wouldnât be just a dream!â
As he savored the "fragrance" of the snake blood, he snuck a peek at Gu Yuexi, who was still cultivating with her eyes closed.
Her brows were tightly furrowed, and her forehead was beaded with sweat. Clearly, the process of refining the snake blood wasnât easy.
âTsk tsk, youâre working so hard, my dear blood bag... no, my dear Empress!â Chu Sheng silently cheered her on.
âYouâre responsible for cultivating and getting stronger, and Iâm responsible for helping you share the "food." Weâre a match made in heaven!â
Just as he was feeling smug, the systemâs notification chimed in his mind again. This time, however, the content made him pause.
[Ding! Detected that the host is about to receive a large number of Evolution Points. Unlocking a new function for Evolution Points!]
[In addition to being used for your own Raceâs evolution, your Evolution Points can now be used to upgrade existing Skills!]
[Upgradable Skills are as follows:]
[Female Mosquitoâs Mouthpart Lv2: Can consume 5 Evolution Points to upgrade to "Armor-Piercing Spike Lv3"! After upgrading, the mouthpartâs strength and penetration power will receive an epic boost, allowing it to easily pierce the Defense of most First-Grade Demon Beasts!]
[Blood Food Tracking Lv1: Can consume 2 Evolution Points to upgrade to Lv2! After upgrading, the Perception range will expand from a one-hundred-meter radius to a three-hundred-meter radius!]
[Insect Race Space Lv1: Can consume 2 Evolution Points to upgrade to Lv2! After upgrading, the number of insects that can be accommodated will increase from 100 to 500! Furthermore, the hostâs mental load will be significantly reduced, making it much easier to control the swarm!]
âHoly crap? You can do that?â
Chu Sheng was stunned, his mosquito face a mask of pleasant surprise.
âSo Evolution Points arenât just an "admission ticket" for evolution, theyâre also an "EXP book" for upgrading Skills!â
He quickly read through the upgrade options again, the gears in his mind turning furiously.
âOnce I finish digesting this bellyful of snake blood, Iâll get 2.1 Evolution Points. Add that to the 0.9 I saved up from drinking the Empressâs blood, and Iâll have 3 Evolution Points!â
âAnd the second evolution only needs 1 Evolution Point...â
âWhich means I can definitely upgrade a Skill with the extra points while still ensuring my own evolution!â
A glint of wisdom shone in Chu Shengâs tiny, beady black eyes.
The question was, which of these three Skills should he upgrade first?
He began to analyze them one by one.
âFirst, this Armor-Piercing Spike... the name alone sounds insanely powerful! "Epic boost," "easily pierce the Defense of a First-Grade Demon Beast"âthis is practically a Divine Technique tailor-made for fighting and stealing blood!â
Chu Sheng was so excited his wings trembled.
âWith this thing, I could even break through the defenses of an adult First-Grade Demon Beast!â
But...
âIt needs 5 Evolution Points... thatâs too expensive! My entire net worth is only 3 points right now. I canât afford it at all!â Chu Sheng was suddenly a little dejected.
It seemed he could forget about the most awesome option for now.
That left the other two.
âBlood Food Tracking... the range expands to three hundred meters after the upgrade. That sounds pretty good too.â
Chu Sheng rubbed his non-existent chin. âA larger range would definitely make it easier to find food. Maybe I could even discover some hidden high-level blood bags!â
âBut... I have the Empress as a stable blood source right now, plus a whole snake corpse for a late-night snack. It doesnât seem like Iâm short on food... The need to upgrade this Skill isnât that urgent.â
Having analyzed up to this point, Chu Shengâs gaze finally landed on the third option.
âInsect Race Space...â
He remembered the dizzying predicament heâd been in when he tamed those five mosquito underlings.
The system said the Space could hold 100 insects, but with the Mental Power his tiny body currently possessed, heâd probably pass out on the spot after taming just eight or ten.
âAfter the upgrade, the capacity increases to 500, and the key is "mental load will be significantly reduced"!â Chu Shengâs eyes lit up.
âThatâs the most important part!â
For him, the power of a single mosquito was ultimately limited.
But what about a swarm of mosquitoes?
An army of hundreds or thousands of mosquitoes, even if they werenât strong fighters, their overwhelming presence alone would be enough to disgust someone to death!
Whether for scouting, harassment, or providing cover, they would absolutely be a great asset!
âThatâs it! Iâll upgrade this one!â
Chu Sheng made his decision in an instant.
âLaying low and leveling up... ganging up on enemies is the way to go!â
âFirst, Iâll build up my team of underlings. In the future, when I go out to steal blood, Iâll have more cannon fodder and helpers!â
âHehe, once I finish digesting, itâs time for a major upgrade!â
Chu Sheng was delighted, already beginning to fantasize about leading a grand army of five hundred mosquitoes, marching mightily towards the school cafeteria... no, towards the Demon Beast blood bags at school.