Meanwhile, in the Demon Forest, Raed was examining Meng Meng's lineage to provide her with a suitable cultivation technique, so she wouldn't feel inferior.
"Elder brother, madam, the family head said that my lineage is useless and gave me techniques to awaken it, but I couldn't,"
Meng Meng said sadly, her face flushed with embarrassment as she looked down.
"You silly girl, calling Raed 'elder brother' and addressing me directly. You should call me sister as well,"
Roma said with a smile, rubbing Meng Meng's head affectionately, which made her start crying.
"Don't worry, little girl. I'm not your family head. I'm Raed the Judgment. What might be impossible for them is as easy as pie for me,"
Raed said, placing his hand on the little girl's back and extending his spiritual power to examine Meng Meng's lineage.
When Raed's spirit touched Meng Meng's blood, he found himself enveloped in endless darkness, with no trace of light.
It was terrifying, but Raed wasn't afraid; he frowned instead.
"What kind of lineage is this? Is it a dark lineage? Dark lineages are usually malevolent as they affect the mind, especially in a young person like Meng Meng. But this girl doesn't seem to be evil."
Raed was puzzled and released Meng Meng, who, seeing his furrowed brow, started to cry even more, believing she was worthless as the servants in her family had told her.
However, at that moment, information about the lineage appeared in Raed's mind, leaving him completely astonished.
The girl looked at Raed's stunned face, and hope flickered in her eyes again. Roma, who was also anxious, held Meng Meng tightly.
"Hahaha, this is excellent!"
Raed laughed excitedly, which made Roma and Meng Meng hopeful. Could it be that she could actually train?
Raed looked at Meng Meng and explained what he had learned from his memories.
"Your lineage is extraordinarily powerful. It's a Shadow Lineage, associated with one of the most powerful ancient beasts—the Shadow Beast. "
"It controls the purest dark energy and doesn't affect the mind, though it could drive someone to madness."
"But it requires special techniques to practice. Even if you're practicing the most powerful techniques, if they aren't suitable, they're useless."
Raed's words initially brought joy to the two girls, but his final statement was quite disheartening. Where could she find a suitable technique for an ancient beast?
Raed closed his eyes as a dark rune began to coalesce into a dark book with red accents, resembling spilled blood. The book was titled "Shadow Assassination."
"Meng Meng, I have a technique that's suitable for you, but it's an assassination technique. "
"It will make you an assassin, and it's the most powerful assassination technique. However, pursuing this path requires killing and more killing, which doesn't suit your gentle nature."
"I'll give you some time to think about whether you want to use this technique or not."
Raed gave Meng Meng the choice, respecting her personal decision. He was surprised by the determination in Meng Meng's eyes as she declared,
"I choose to practice this technique. I will become an assassin."
"Are you sure? Once you embark on this path, there's no turning back. Any hesitation could lead to your immediate death, and the enemy will show no mercy."
Raed warned her once more, but Meng Meng cried heavily and said,
"I couldn't save anyone from the family at that time, and I was an obstacle to my sister's escape. I don't want to be weak anymore."
" I want to become stronger—stronger than anyone. I will kill anyone who stands in your way or my sister's. I want to protect you because you're my only family..."
Roma cried and embraced Meng Meng. Hearing this, Raed was moved and laughed heartily.
"Hahaha, I'll look forward to the day you protect me."
Raed said this and touched Meng Meng's forehead, transferring the "Shadow Assassination"book into her mind.
He then waited for Meng Meng to finish reviewing the first volume and begin her training and awakening her lineage.
It took Meng Meng three hours, after which she stood up with a beaming smile.
"Thank you, brother. I will definitely protect you. This technique requires a lot of energy to awaken my lineage. I will wait a while before trying it."
Raed patted her head, recalling the spiritual spring he had guarded when he first arrived at the Demon Forest.
He had been weak and was defeated by the Thunder Tiger, causing him to flee.
"I remember a secluded place where you can awaken your lineage. Follow me."
Raed took Roma's and Meng Meng's hands and quickly led them to the spiritual spring.
It didn't take long for them to arrive and find the tiger sleeping in front of the spring, surrounded by dense energy.
"Oh, this damned tiger is at the third level of Blood Condensation. This spring seems quite powerful. Anyway, it will die."
Raed said, then attacked the tiger directly, awakening it and causing it to open its eyes.
It quickly retaliated, but its claws were shattered immediately. After all, Raed had become incredibly strong.
"Hmph, you almost killed me last time. Die..."
Raed attacked again, using the Dragon Elephant Fist, shattering the tiger into pieces.
"Trash. I didn't even use my dominance intent. Hmm, it seems I've become stronger. Meng Meng, come into the spring first to awaken your lineage."
Raed was amazed by his strength and called Meng Meng, who entered the spiritual spring and sat down.
She then began practicing the Shadow Assassination legacy, quickly absorbing energy and advancing through the levels from the first to the second, then the third, and beyond.
"Alright, Roma, come here so I can examine your lineage as well."
"My father and the person who came on the day I was born examined me and said I had the Great Life Body."
" My father gave me a technique that consumed the family's entire wealth. It's an Earth-grade technique for the Wood element."
"An Earth-grade technique? Hmph, you're my wife. I'll find you the best technique that suits you."
Raed's words embarrassed Roma, but her heart was elated.
"And you also have the Spirit of the Tree of Life. That's something a Great Life Body alone cannot achieve..."