Others echoed their sentiments, then tactfully prepared to leave.
"Stop!" Xia Luyao hurriedly shouted.
The group halted their steps and turned around.
Old Dao awkwardly said, "Captain, don't worry, we absolutely won't say anything."
"Yes, yes, we'll keep our mouths shut." Flying Eagle and the others also guaranteed.
Xia Luyao looked at them wordlessly, knowing they didn't believe her explanation at all.
Lin Beichen couldn't help but laugh at Xia Luyao's helpless expression.
Xia Luyao glared at him and said irritably, "You still have the mind to laugh! Quickly explain to them clearly!"
Lin Beichen stood up, looked at them, and said, "Enough, guys, stop with the wild imagination. Let's get down to business now."
Upon hearing Lin Beichen speak, although they were still puzzled, they had no choice but to return.
Flying Eagle looked at Lin Beichen and asked, "Are we starting the action now?"
Lin Beichen shook his head and said, "No rush, we'll talk about it tonight. There's some prep work to be done first."
"What kind of prep work?" the group asked curiously.
Lin Beichen picked up the bundle of red thread, pulled out the needle, and a smile appeared on his lips.
"We're going to need some blood," he said slowly.
"Blood?" The group widened their eyes, asking in confusion.
Lin Beichen nodded and said seriously, "Yes, each of you are going to have to provide some blood."
He took a cup from the table and signaled for them to come over one by one.
"Not much is needed. All five of you together should fill the cup." He said lightly.
"Why even draw blood?" Thunder asked, puzzled.
Lin Beichen glanced at them and explained, "For tonight's plan, we need the masculine blood of men."
He paused, then added, "And the bloodletting will be good for you too."
"What are the benefits?" Wild Ox asked in confusion.
Lin Beichen said seriously, "Bloodletting reduces blood viscosity, improves cardiovascular function, and lowers the incidence of cardiovascular diseases."
He had a pause, then jokingly said, "Most importantly, bloodletting helps clear the mind, so you won't be so prone to wild thoughts."
That last remark made the group realize that Lin Beichen was teasing them.
"Lin Beichen, don't trick us just because we're not knowledgeable, how could bloodletting clear the mind!" Wild Ox said defiantly.
Lin Beichen smiled lightly, saying, "You'll feel it yourselves after the blood is drawn."
He then pushed the cup towards them.
The group exchanged glances. Although they knew Lin Beichen wasn't one to make up stories,
they still suspected that Lin Beichen was using this opportunity for a little "retaliation" against their previous teasing.
See, isn't this a typical case of revenge?
Facing their slightly resentful gaze, Lin Beichen simply smiled softly, leisurely sitting down on the side chair, watching them draw blood quietly.
After all, this blood was crucial for his next plan, so they could only bear the pain and draw blood.
Xia Luyao saw this scene and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Lin Beichen turned to look at her, with a hint of a smile in his eyes.
Everyone else saw this, and their emotions were indeed a mix.
From Lin Beichen's expression, it was evident he was taking revenge for his fiancée.
Now that his fiancée was smiling, he was happy too.
Alas, as they drew blood, he was comforting his fiancée while they were here suffering, such a stark comparison indeed!
Several minutes later, the cup was filled with blood.
The sky gradually turned dark.
Lin Beichen glanced at the window and then at the paper in hand detailing William's birth time, murmuring to himself that it was time.
"Lin Beichen, the blood is drawn, is there anything else we need to do?" Flying Eagle asked, still puzzled about the purpose of the blood.
"No need, just watch from the side."
Lin Beichen took the full cup of blood and placed a prepared mirror on the table.
He checked the time; it was now seven forty in the evening, and William's birth time was seven forty-seven. There were seven minutes still.
He wasn't in a hurry, slowly picking up the red thread, measuring its length, then decisively snapping it.
The others in the room watched his actions, faces full of confusion.
"Lin Beichen, what exactly are you doing?" Xia Luyao couldn't help but ask.
While snapping the thread, Lin Beichen casually said, "You'll see soon enough, but things might get a bit scary, so don't be scared, little disciple."
Xia Luyao snorted disdainfully, "As if I'd be scared!"
What nonsense, she wasn't a frail little girl!
Lin Beichen's lips curved slightly; he nodded, "Good, not afraid then."
He finished speaking and began tying a complicated and bizarre knot with the red thread, placing it on the table.
All preparations were made, and he checked the time, it was precisely seven forty-seven.
Then, he dipped the brush in the blood cup and started drawing a pattern on the mirror.
Members of the Venomous Snake Special Team gathered around, gazing at the eerie pattern on the mirror, all utterly baffled.
When Lin Beichen completed the final stroke, they were stunned to find the blood on the mirror seeping slowly inward.
Immediately following, Lin Beichen formed a hand seal and uttered a spell in a low voice.
"Yellow essence shining, primordial yin ascending... by the command!"
With his low shout, his two fingers pointed towards the mirror, a blood-red light flashed, and inside the mirror appeared a fuzzy figure.
Gradually, the figure became clearer and finally revealed a clear face—William's face.