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Under the dim light, Claire stood with her arms crossed.
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She tilted her head slightly, her tone leaving no room for argument as she spoke, pausing between each word.
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“Let’s. Go.”
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Only then did Lin Luo realize what Claire meant by “go.”
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“Huh? Go where?”
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“To the Blood Domain, of course,” Claire replied with a hint of surprise, eyeing her suspiciously.
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Had this girl’s brain shrunk along with her body?
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If so, she might’ve made a poor investment.
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Lin Luo flopped backward into a worn-out chair and shook her head so vigorously it looked like a rattle drum.
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Her brows furrowed in protest, hands flailing in the air.
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“I’m not going! That old blacksmith outside even said he’d send me to a magic academy!”
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“Do you really need to go to a magic academy?” Claire asked back.
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Lin Luo was instantly speechless.
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She was once a legendary Tier-8 mage—what magic academy could possibly teach her anything useful?
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It would be like playing make-believe with toddlers.
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Still, that didn’t mean she was willing to go to the Blood Domain and run into Phyllis Lin.
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“That’s none of your business,” Lin Luo muttered, pouting and turning her face away.
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“You do know what happens to vampires on human lands, don’t you?”
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“Heh…”
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Lin Luo let out a cold laugh.
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“What’s a bit of hardship?”
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As she spoke, she stopped holding back her aura—Third-Tier Mage!
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“Is that all?”
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A flicker of magic surrounded her, and Lin Luo transformed back into her original human appearance.
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She had almost forgotten—she could use illusion magic.
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As long as she wanted, she could take on any form she pleased.
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But… why did everything still feel so empty?
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A strange expression crossed her face.
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Her hand reached down uncertainty…
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Flat. Still flat.
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“Pfft!”
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Claire couldn’t help laughing aloud at Lin Luo’s ridiculous expression.
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“Such a strong sense of pride for someone so small.”
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What did she know?
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This was a long-standing wish of a three-lives-old virgin—and it had been ruined by this cursed woman.
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“This can’t be right…”
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Lin Luo muttered, deep in thought.
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But just then, her mana ran out, and her illusion crumbled.
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She reverted to the petite vampire girl once more.
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The room fell silent—until Claire burst out laughing again.
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“Hahaha… that illusion lasted what, ten seconds? And you expect to survive in human territory like that?”
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Something flushed red.
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Lin Luo’s face turned scarlet.
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Suddenly, a loud gurgle echoed in the room.
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She froze.
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Then realization struck—her stomach had growled. Loudly.
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Her face instantly flushed to her ears.
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She wanted nothing more than to crawl into a hole.
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Instinctively, she glanced at Claire, unable to control her gaze as it settled… right on her pale, slender neck.
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Claire smiled.
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“Call me mom… and I’ll give it to you.”
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Damn it.
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Lin Luo cursed silently.
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She had completely forgotten—vampires needed blood.
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“Tch… blood is blood. I’ll get it myself.”
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With what little mana she had left, she prepared to teleport out and find some elsewhere.
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She was not going to give in to this woman.
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But just as she was about to vanish, Claire grabbed her and pulled her back with force.
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Lin Luo’s brows drew tight, her eyes flashing with wariness and irritation.
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She clenched her fists.
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“What are you doing?!”
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“Newborn vampires need blood from their relatives to stabilize. Don’t tell me you didn’t know that.”
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Lin Luo fell silent.
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Where was she supposed to find a blood relative?
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In this third life, she was the classic orphan protagonist—no family, no connections.
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If the old blacksmith hadn’t picked her up, she wouldn’t have even made it this far.
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The hunger gnawed deeper inside her.
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Her instincts screamed louder.
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Logic and restraint slipped further away…
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“Just say ‘Mom’ and I’ll give it to you,” Claire cooed, casually slicing her fingertip.
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The scent of blood filled the room.
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To Lin Luo, it smelled intoxicating—sweet, rich, irresistible.
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“M—” she hesitated, struggling internally for what felt like forever before forcing the word out through clenched teeth.
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“…Mom.”
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“Didn’t catch that. Say it again,” Claire said teasingly, wiggling her bleeding finger in front of Lin Luo’s face.
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“Mom!”
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Lin Luo shouted, glaring at her.
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“Happy now?!”
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Claire smiled, satisfied, and slipped her finger into Lin Luo’s mouth.
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“Ahhh… how fulfilling. Drink up, my precious daughter.”
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Lin Luo latched on, drinking greedily.
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Her mind cleared, her hunger faded, and rationality slowly returned.
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After a while, she finally let go of Claire’s hand.
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Claire looked a little pale.
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“Wow… raising a daughter is draining.”
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“Heh…”
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Lin Luo let out a dry laugh.
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“Regret it yet? I told you to stop back then, and you didn’t.”
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“Nope,” Claire said with a smile, shaking her head. “For my daughter, it’s worth it.”
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That look in Claire’s eyes made Lin Luo uncomfortable.
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Without another word, she slipped out of the room.
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“Well now, done catching up with your dear mother?” the old blacksmith, Lin Cheng, teased as she stepped outside.
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Lin Luo shot him a glare. “Easy for you to say.”
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“She’s trying to take your retirement plan to the vampire realm,” she added, jerking a thumb back toward Claire.
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“Are you okay with that?”
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“Exactly! Kick her out! I still want to take care of you in your old age!”
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She urged him.
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She really didn’t want to end up in the Blood Domain and meet Phyllis.
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And she was certain the old man’s true strength was far greater than it appeared—probably even above Claire’s.
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“Okay! Why not agree to it?”
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Lin Cheng stood and gave her a cold smirk.
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“You just want my inheritance, don’t you?”
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“Old man, that’s not fair. I haven’t even repaid your kindness yet.”
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“I could’ve sworn I adopted a boy. And now here’s this cute little girl—who are you?” he asked, drawing out the word cute on purpose.
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“Oh, come on!”
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Lin Luo burst out laughing.
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How had she never seen this cheeky side of the usually stern old man?
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Seeing her about to launch into a tirade, Lin Cheng quickly cut her off.
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“All right, enough. Time for you two to go.”
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“You really want me to leave, old man?”
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Lin Luo asked, surprised.
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Just as the tension began to rise again, Claire stepped forward, graceful and composed.
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She gently reached out and took Lin Luo’s hand.
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Then she bowed slightly, her voice soft yet respectful, tinged with sincere apology.
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“I’m truly sorry for the trouble I’ve caused you, sir. Please don’t take it to heart.”
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She could sense clearly—this old man was no ordinary person.
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“It’s nothing,” Lin Cheng replied with a wave of his hand.
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Then he opened the door.
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There was no need for further explanation.
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He knew—he was about to part with the life he had grown familiar with.
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The child he had picked up, Lin Luo, had become his only concern.
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He had planned long ago to send her to the magic academy, where she could learn powerful spells and build a better future.
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But life is full of surprises.
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Sudden changes had crashed in like waves, throwing all his plans into chaos.
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Now, looking at what she had become, he could only sigh.
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No plan survives reality.
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The girl had been “bitten by a mosquito,” and now she was a noble vampire princess.
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He was just an abandoned old man—what right did he have to hold her back?
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