"What did you say? You say it has no effect? You say it has no effect on vampires? Just a moment ago, you clearly said it could solve the vampire virus!" Jamal Afari shouted loudly, his expression nearly frenzied, filled with disappointment and madness.

Blade's previously stoic demeanor finally showed a hint of change. He looked at the stubborn old man with pity, then turned to Ye Hai and asked solemnly, "Dr. Ye, do you have a way to transform vampires into ordinary humans?"

"Of course, I have a method," Ye Hai replied without hesitation. "This isn't difficult for me, as long as you give me time."

"Really?" Jamal Afari's mood lifted instantly. He looked at Ye Hai with hope and asked, "How long do you need to develop a solution for the vampires?"

The previous potion had already made this stubborn old man believe in Ye Hai's scientific capabilities, so he had shifted all his hopes onto this young man.

Ye Hai thought for a moment and said, "Probably one to two months. I'm quite skilled in genetics, so don't worry. But have you considered the consequences of this action?"

"What consequences?" Karen Jenson asked, puzzled.

Blade and Jamal Afari, however, grew serious. Jamal Afari sneered, "Those nocturnal creatures are a proud bunch. They view humans as their food; how could they willingly become food? Plus, vampires are terrified of death. Becoming an ordinary human would mean losing their long lives."

"Do vampires really live long lives?" Karen Jenson asked in surprise.

"At least they can live for hundreds of years," Jamal Afari said, raising an eyebrow coldly. "What, woman? Are you longing for a long life? Doesn't that make you want to become a vampire?"

He shook the gun in his hand menacingly, causing Karen Jenson to jump back in fright and rush behind Blade. Blade's expression showed helplessness. His hatred for vampires ran so deep that he had gone completely mad.

Ye Hai scoffed and said, "Vampires are long-lived creatures, but unfortunately, they have too many flaws. Besides being unable to survive in sunlight, they have a fatal thirst for blood; they are extremely eager to drink human blood, treating humans as their food."

After a pause, he continued, "Let's set those thoughts aside and get back on track. I want to discuss the matter of the Blood God. I intend to turn Blade into the Blood God. Do you have any objections?"

Blade replied firmly, "I have no objections."

Seeing Jamal Afari remain silent, Ye Hai asked, "Old Man, what about you?"

Jamal Afari stubbornly shook his head. "This child is just fine as he is. What if being turned into a Blood God poses a risk to humanity?"

"You should have confidence in your child," Ye Hai said, somewhat exasperatedly. "Have you considered that if I develop a solution for the vampires, they will go mad? At that point, you will be at odds with all the vampires on earth. In such a dangerous situation, do you really think Blade can handle it alone?"

"You mean you would give us the potion?" Jamal Afari asked, astonished.

Ye Hai shrugged and grinned. "I'll handle the research; as for the trouble, you can deal with it. If you don't want to, then I won't develop it."

"Please, don't do that!" Jamal Afari hurriedly replied. "We've been fighting against vampires for so many years; what we fear the least is vampire trouble. I accept your proposal. I agree to turn Blade into the Blood God, but I have one condition: you must develop a solution for the vampires within two months. How about that?"

"Ding! Task initiated: Develop a potion to turn vampires into ordinary humans. The time allotted is two months. Successful completion rewards 20,000 points; failure deducts 10,000 points."

Since the system had issued the task, Ye Hai had no reason to refuse. He nodded and said, "Alright, I accept it."

"Great! I look forward to your potion. Haha!" Jamal Afari said, joyfully.

Karen Jenson rolled her eyes secretly. She had some understanding of genetic research, and this topic had always been a challenge for humanity. Transforming a vampire into a human would involve changing the organism's genes; such an ability was not easy to achieve.

However, she didn't foolishly remind Jamal Afari; that old man was fierce and stubborn—better to let him enjoy his brief happiness.

"Let's start preparing for the Blood God ceremony," Ye Hai said. "I need a half-breed vampire, along with twelve pureblood vampires."

"There's a half-breed vampire here," Jamal Afari pointed at Blade and said, "but the twelve pureblood vampires are the elders. They hide very well and aren't easy to find."

Ye Hai smiled and said, "But we have Frost, that vampire leader, right? He will definitely know how to locate the vampire elders."

...

In a luxurious castle, it was dim and dark, and the figures moving about thrived in the obscurity because they were vampires—it was their nature.

This was a castle for vampires, a gathering place for the vampire elders.

Currently, thirteen vampire elders were gathered in a conference hall. Dracula sat at the head, looking at the twelve elders below, and chuckled, "Frost has been missing for almost a month now. It seems he has run into trouble or has been too arrogant lately and got eliminated by government personnel. I have said before, we vampires are just a species, not superheroes. If we want to live freely, we need to be low-key; being low-key ensures a longer life. Young vampires likeFrost..."

Just then, a vampire servant rushed in, bowing his head and whispering, "Elder,Frost is here!"

"Frost?"

Dracula's expression changed suddenly. This guy has shown up again—what a complete humiliation. This centuries-old vampire couldn't suppress his embarrassment, and he even heard laughter coming from the other elders, which made him seethe with humiliation. He snapped, "What does that guy want with us?"

"It's not what I want with you; it's what they want with you!"Frost's flippant voice echoed in the hall.

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