blood upgrade

Elaine's development differs from that of humans; her emphasis lies not in growing taller but in evolving.

In recent days, Ye Shu had neglected Elaine for a couple of reasons. Firstly, their schedules did not align, and they spent most of their time apart. Secondly, there were numerous issues with Liu Youyou, and Ye Shu was busy handling them. Consequently, he had less time to devote to Elaine.

However, this doesn't mean that Ye Shu is indifferent to Elaine; after all, she is his own daughter, his flesh and blood.

"What does her evolution mean? Will anything go wrong?" Ye Shu anxiously inquired. Liu Youyou shook her head and replied, "I'm not entirely sure. It's just a rumor in the monster world. It is said that when vampires evolve, they experience fever. The blood in their bodies evolves first. In short, vampires are closely tied to blood, and Elaine's fever is due to her blood heating up."

Ye Shu fell into contemplation, gently stroking Elaine's forehead. Elaine frowned, her face showing signs of pain, as if she were having a nightmare.

"We can't do anything about it. We can only wait for her evolution to be complete. Hopefully, nothing will go wrong," Liu Youyou added. Ye Shu had no other choice but to wait.

This night, he was restless, fearing for Elaine's well-being. Elaine maintained a painful expression, and her body remained hot.

Only after the night passed did her body temperature slowly return to normal. Ye Shu, too, fell into a drowsy sleep, awakening to find that it was already the next evening.

Upon rising, he found the room empty, with no sign of Elaine. Hastily getting out of bed, he saw the Tibetan mastiff lying in the living room watching TV.

"Tibet, where's Qi'er?" The Tibetan mastiff motioned toward the kitchen, and Ye Shu hurriedly went to check. There he found Elaine, accompanied by a solemn-looking Liu Youyou.

On the floor was a puddle of vomit, consisting of thick red liquid. Elaine held a blood cake, her face displaying a disgusted expression.

"Qi'er, are you okay?" Ye Shu asked anxiously. Elaine, frowning, shook her small face and said, "I'm fine; I just threw up."

"After she woke up, she tried to eat the blood cake but couldn't swallow it. She has difficulty accepting this type of blood now," Liu Youyou explained. Ye Shu felt a sudden shock, observing that Elaine had grown slightly taller. Her clothes no longer fit properly, and her hair had become longer, cascading down her back. Overall, she seemed somewhat precocious.

Of course, Western lolitas tend to mature early, so it's not surprising for Elaine, being a mixed-blood child, to exhibit such traits.

"Qi'er, do you have any other symptoms? Is your body uncomfortable?" Ye Shu asked worriedly. Elaine shook her head, indicating only the desire to vomit.

Ye Shu furrowed his brows, cutting his finger to drop blood into a bowl. After Elaine licked it, she vomited again.

"Stop. Chicken blood is no longer sufficient. She has evolved once, and the requirements are more stringent now. Even the royal family doesn't drink ordinary human blood," Liu Youyou stated. Helplessly, Ye Shu gave up, wearing a troubled expression.

This autumn was truly full of troubles. He initially thought that with Xiao Leng's help in absorbing Yin energy, he could peacefully celebrate the New Year. Unexpectedly, Elaine suddenly evolved. Once she evolved, she refused even chicken blood. What to do?

Ye Shu felt distressed, and Liu Youyou suddenly said, "Oh, I'll ask Mr. Tree for advice. Wait a moment."

Yes, Mr. Tree.

Both of them had forgotten about Mr. Tree. Mr. Tree was their guide, knowledgeable about many things.

Liu Youyou immediately went to send a message to Mr. Tree, while Ye Shu comforted Elaine with a forced smile. "Qi'er, don't worry. Just endure a bit longer; we'll have blood to drink soon."

Qi'er's stomach rumbled, but she endured it sensibly, taking the initiative to tell Ye Shu about her evolution.

"Last night, I felt the moon was big and round, making me feel comfortable. It might be my sixth birthday gift. Then, I fainted."

She spoke pitifully, making Ye Shu think of her lonely situation under the moon. He couldn't help feeling guilty for not paying enough attention to Elaine. If it weren't for the Tibetan mastiff keeping an eye on her, he wouldn't even know if something happened.

"Later, I'll take you out for a walk and celebrate your birthday. Qi'er, don't be sad," Ye Shu said with a forced smile. Elaine looked surprised, "Really? We can go shopping again?"

"Yes, your clothes don't fit anymore. We need to buy new ones."

There was still some time before the autumn monster market opened, so Ye Shu could set aside other matters and spend more time with Elaine.

Thinking about this, Ye Shu was relieved. Elaine smiled, showing small dimples, and kissed his cheek, looking both joyful and shy.

At this moment, Liu Youyou came out and said, "Mr. Tree said we can try upgrading the blood. Animal blood won't work anymore; we need human blood. I'll go to the hospital and steal a few bags to try."

This method of upgrading blood was straightforward and brutal, but it made sense. If chicken blood didn't work, then human blood had to be used. In any case, an upgrade was necessary.

Ye Shu agreed, and Liu Youyou left, saying, "I'll be back soon to repay you for helping me recently, so you won't be..."

She didn't finish her sentence, glancing at Elaine with deep vigilance. She always felt that Elaine was not safe and might go crazy, draining Ye Shu one day. Of course, she couldn't say such things.

After Liu Youyou left, Ye Shu let Elaine drink some of his blood, making her reluctantly half-full before taking her out for shopping.

It had been a while since their first shopping trip, and Ye Shu almost forgot. However, Elaine had always remembered and, being obedient, never made any demands.

Now, as they shopped, Elaine behaved like a little butterfly, fluttering along the streets. She was so happy that pedestrians stopped to admire her, capturing the moment with photos.

Ye Shu smiled, carrying her to avoid the crowd, secretly buying clothes for her. They spent a full three hours before returning home.

At home, only the Tibetan mastiff was watching TV, and Liu Youyou had not returned.

This Tibetan fellow enjoyed watching TV and was reluctant to leave. Ye Shu naturally didn't drive him away, allowing him to be a playmate for Elaine.

After the shopping spree, Elaine was visibly delighted, changing into her new clothes and lying on the back of the Tibetan mastiff, rolling around. She looked extremely cute.

Ye Shu breathed a sigh of relief, considering going to add blood rice to the bone ash box. Then, he would address the current situation.

Currently, the most urgent matter was the blood upgrade, but he had to wait for Liu You

you to return to experiment.

Next was the monster market. This matter had already been resolved, and Ye Shu received a reminder text that five hundred thousand had been credited.

Lastly, there was the matter of Xiao Leng, the most dangerous and mysterious one.

Ye Shu thought about it, his gaze falling on the balcony. He happened to see the last handful of blood rice disappear into the air. Obviously, Xiao Leng had taken his meal on the balcony.

The Tibetan mastiff also glanced at the balcony, seeming to sense that something was amiss. However, with insufficient power, he didn't see any ghosts.

Ye Shu, looking at the Tibetan mastiff, had a good idea. A hundred and twenty wild dogs on Changning Street were a considerable force. He could use them to investigate Xiao Leng's situation.

He immediately opened his phone and searched for images of high school girls' uniforms, finally finding a style similar to Xiao Leng's. He showed it to the Tibetan mastiff.

"Tibet, have you seen this kind of clothes? Look at these socks and shoes; they're quite rare."

Ye Shu inquired, and the Tibetan mastiff glanced at the phone before shaking his head. "Never seen it. It's so ugly that no girl would wear it."

Ye Shu choked. Your taste, Tibetan buddy, is mysteriously weird. Such a cute outfit, and you call it ugly.

"We should have schools in our city that use this uniform. Can you mobilize your group of dogs to find one? Identify the school for me."

Ye Shu explained his plan to the Tibetan mastiff, who wrinkled his dog nose and said, "Why bother with this? What's good about it?"

What does 'good about it' mean?

Ye Shu smiled bitterly, saying, "Please help me find it; this is important."

Seeing Ye Shu's seriousness, the Tibetan mastiff reluctantly agreed, "Fine, I'll instruct the pups. Black collared shirt, short skirt, and socks only to the middle of the calf—what kind of shoes are these, like a little boat?"

The Tibetan mastiff couldn't understand this aesthetic, making Ye Shu cry and laugh. He carefully explained the attire again, making sure the Tibetan mastiff remembered it clearly and didn't make any mistakes.

He was focused on the explanation, unaware that on the balcony, a figure was silently watching him.