High School of Demon Hunting

Chapter 1971: Chapter 192: Bo Fu Clan Essence Blood

”You guys went out to play secretly without inviting me?!”

”Ah, sorry...”

”It’s not my fault!”

”I told them not to tell you. You work at the Greenhill Mansion, and it’s not good to be distracted by trivial matters like this and then get scolded by the Head Maid...”

While the ’big shots’ of the Absolution Hunting Team were seriously evaluating the Bo Fu Clan’s magical blood, on the other side, four little wizards were huddled together, having a chat.

Su Ya came in aggressively, questioning the companions who had left her behind to play. Unsurprisingly, Lin Guo had a bewildered expression as she apologized, Li Meng shamelessly shifted the blame, and Zhu Si, perhaps due to being a teacher, took on the responsibility and absorbed Su Ya’s anger.

Of course, the Little Fox Lady’s anger had no real power. Instead, her furry ears standing up in anger prompted Zhu Si to mercilessly ruffle them, quickly making her forget her questioning.

Zheng Qing just glanced over, confirming that those four little bombs wouldn’t explode immediately, then turned his attention back to the Bo Fu Clan’s magical blood in front of him.

The most important part of tonight’s Absolution Hunting Team training was mastering a Second Rank Battle Array. For most hunting teams, when first encountering a Second Rank Battle Array, using the corresponding magical blood can significantly reduce the learning time.

It’s a bit like how Zheng Qing used a Transformation Potion to assist the transformation spell.

The little fox in his arms twisted and turned, disrupting the young scholar’s thoughts. He looked down, meeting Poseidon’s bright eyes and soft cooing.

”Don’t run too far; it’s dangerous in the woods at night.” The warlock finally let go helplessly but still warned seriously.

Poseidon flicked its tail and darted off, seemingly indifferent to the old dad’s reminders. However, Zheng Qing wasn’t too worried since he noticed that the little fox had a new style of amulet around its neck before letting go.

That fox changes amulets more often than I replace my feather pen, Zheng Qing thought sourly to himself.

”... Although the school hunting competition’s rules have changed this year, it doesn’t mean the competition rules will.”

When Zheng Qing came back to his senses, he happened to hear Zhang Ji Xin analyzing the current hunting competition with a serious face: ”The basic rules of the hunting competition have been tested over a long period, and there’s little room for improvement... So, we can’t expect to bring a piece of Bo Fu Clan’s magical blood onto the field... We must completely master the Second Rank Battle Array before the competition officially begins.”

Before entering the hunting ground, the hunting teams and hunters will be strictly checked, and any magic items, alchemical items, or talismans that could cause an imbalance in battle power are prohibited. Hunters wishing to use talismans can bring sufficient blank charm papers, cinnabar, and talisman pens.

Furthermore, items including Luck Elixirs, tranquilizers, and blood-stimulating magic potions are restricted. Hunters needing healing potions must gather herbs and craft them on the spot after entering the hunting ground.

By any measure, the Bo Fu Clan’s magical blood would be considered a forbidden item in the hunting ground.

So, to maximize the usefulness of this magical blood, the only way is for the Absolution Hunting Team to fully master the transformation of the Second Rank Battle Array through continuous training before the official competition, to manifest a giant body without relying on magical blood.

This is difficult, very challenging.

But if it weren’t challenging, why would this group of proud young wizards give up on their assignments and sleep to come into the forest to endure the cold wind and bug bites in the middle of the night?

”Based on last year’s hunting competition progress, we have about half a month left to familiarize ourselves with this battle array,” Zheng Qing muttered, one arm crossed over his chest and the other touching his chin. ”This means we don’t have much time left... If we increase the training intensity from today, does anyone have any objections?”

Saying this, he looked around.

At that moment, the hunters of the Absolution Hunting Team had gathered around, including Dylan, who had been hanging from the oak branch, yawning at the edge of the circle.

Upon hearing the Hunting Team Leader’s inquiry, almost everyone nodded slightly, expressing their agreement softly.

”The good news is that the continuous training in recent times has laid a solid foundation for everyone,” Xiao Xiao timely spoke to encourage everyone: ”I think with this magical blood, mastering a Second Rank Battle Array won’t be much harder than learning a new spell.”

Everyone present was considered a standout in their respective academies, with strong acceptance of new magical knowledge. Even Zhang Ji Xin, usually teased by the Doctor for having a muscle-brained head, wouldn’t hold everyone back—like how they mastered the flying curse and flying communication curse during last month’s trial task inside the cabin, which was a good example.

”If only that magical blood arrived earlier,” Xin Fat Man sighed with a slight sense of regret.

This comment deepened the color on Zhang Ji Xin’s face instantly.

Because he was the first to boast that he could get the Bo Fu Clan’s magical blood, but the following facts showed that having a brother as a Lei Zhe wasn’t as effective as raising a little fox.

After several days of delays and failing to find suitable magical blood through the Sacred Will warehouse, school flea market, and the Pedestrian Street Wandering Bar black market, Zhang Ji Xin admitted defeat, telling Zheng Qing he couldn’t get the Bo Fu Clan’s magical blood for the time being.

That led to Fox Five delivering goods tonight.

”Even if it came earlier, it wouldn’t be very useful.”

Zheng Qing sensitively noticed Zhang Ji Xin’s subtle facial change—it wasn’t easy, especially at night—and immediately smoothed things over: ”... As the Doctor just mentioned, magical blood in hand doesn’t mean we can instantly master the Second Rank Battle Array... Understanding array formations and proficiency with basic battle arrays are still very important.”

This consolation slightly lightened the redness on the red-faced male wizard’s face.

Dylan pushed past the Fat Wizard blocking him, looked at the magical blood, licked his lips, and drooled languidly, ”Tsk, I wonder if the Bo Fu Clan’s magical blood tastes any good... It looks like high-quality magical blood... Definitely at the level of a top registered wizard.”

Vampires’ assessment of blood quality was more convincing than Xiao Xiao’s words.

Though knowing he was just joking and wouldn’t really consume the magical blood, Zhang Ji Xin instinctively raised his hand, pulling Mister Werewolf back a bit: ”We only have this little bit; don’t mess around... By the way, would you drink non-human blood too?”

Dylan rolled his eyes, ”Magical creatures’ blood is very nutritious too, just like you eat staple food but also have your vegetables and fruits... Besides, Bo Fu Clan are giants, and giants are considered humanoid.”

This point also made sense.

”No problem then, let’s start training.” Zheng Qing clapped his hands, interrupting the chatter among his companions, and then he posed the last question, ”Now the only trouble is... what about them!”