Chapter 690


    Chapter 690 The Legend Of The Blood Parasite


    Cassidy approached Rayna and used a torchlight to inspect her whole body. In the end, she noticed a


    small scar on her right wrist and mumbled in disbelief, “It''s on her right hand.”


    Curtis traced Cassidy''s gaze and noticed the small scar on Rayna''s right hand as well. A dark glint


    flickered across Curtis'' eyes as he queried, “How did this happen? Why isn''t it noticeable under normal


    circumstances?”


    “Because someone concealed it using a special medicine.” Cassidy drew a deep breath and buttoned


    Rayna''s shirt. “Blood parasitese in pairs. This could only mean that the other one is already


    imnted in another person.”


    The image of the man who abducted Rayna popped into Curtis'' mind right then.


    “What exactly is the purpose of cultivating blood parasites?” For some reason, Curtis couldn''t shake off


    the strong sense of unease in his heart.


    “Actually, there is not much to gain from cultivating blood parasites other than the fact that the toxic


    secreted can be distilled and used as medicine. Then again, there is also the concern of the suitable


    use of the medicine,” Cassidy exined. She poured herself a ss of water and sat on the couch


    opposite Curtis. “But, I also remember another legend about this practice.”


    She paused for a moment and eyed Curtis carefully. “Could you tell me how you met Belle?”


    Curtis fastened thest button on Rayna''s shirt before turning to shoot a sharp look at Cassidy. “What


    do you want to know?”


    “Nothing. I''m just asking,” Cassidy replied. Then, she casually took a sip of her coffee as she eyed


    Curtis curiously.


    “It was an ident,” Curtis replied tersely.


    Cassidy quirked her brow and said, “It''s fine if you don''t wish to divulge further. However, are you sure


    you want to know more about cultivating a blood parasite?”


    She turned to gesture at Yasmin and said, “Go and fetch the bowl of nuts in the living room.”


    Yasmin hummed in acknowledgment and hurried over to the courtyard.


    After Yasmin was gone, Curtis nodded.


    Cassidy took a deep breath and scanned the inner courtyard before parting her lips to mutter, “I heard


    about this legend from my great-grandfather. They say that if two blood parasites are imnted into


    two different individuals, especially a man and a woman, the cultivator of the blood parasite will


    dominate over the other and can subjugate the other to fall in love with the cultivator.”


    Cassidy''s exnation was clear and concise. She cast an inquisitive nce at Curtis and asked, “Do


    you have anything you''d like to say?”


    Curtis lowered his gaze to the woman in his embrace before saying, “So the person who imnted the


    blood parasite in Rayna is hoping that, one day, Rayna will fall in love with him?”


    “ording to the legend, yes.” Cassidy nodded and added, “However, it is not something that can be


    done in a day or two. It only takes effect during the mating period of the blood parasite. The catch is,


    these blood parasites only go into heat once every few years. I don''t know for sure just how many


    years either, as I''ve never studied them.


    “Then again, my great-grandfather told me this legend is not credible either. A few years ago, a study


    on these blood parasites has shown that they will emit a substance that excites the nervous system,


    resulting in the release of hormones in the other person,” Cassidy muttered. After she was done


    talking, Yasmin returned with the bowl of nuts in her hands in an eager manner.


    “Personally, I lean more toward the second exnation. Besides, I suspect that the man who imnted


    the blood parasite in Belle is aware of the Arachrede toxin present in her body.” Cassidy reached out


    for the nuts and started to peel them. “Arachrede''s toxin will usually stimte the growth of parasites. It


    acts like some sort of mutating agent. However, I''m not sure if it is also effective on blood parasites.”


    Cassidy contemted for a moment before adding, “Well, these are only my spections. There is no


    evidence to validate them right now. What I told you earlier is only a legend.”


    Curtis had reservations about Cassidy''s words. He held Rayna''s thin wrist, and his gazended on her


    emerald bracelet. A glint fleeted across his deep-set eyes.


    “I think the condition of Belle''s eyes is mostly caused by the blood parasite in her body, not any blood


    clots.” Cassidy noticed the blood test report on the coffee table and said to Curtis, “By the way, a


    woman cannot wear this emerald bracelet for a prolonged period. It''s detrimental to her health as it''s


    too cooling. However, not wearing it may also be problematic as it makes it harder to keep the blood


    parasite under control.”


    “I''m going to take a look at my herbs,” Cassidy said, getting up from the couch. “You don''t need to be


    so concerned about Belle''s eyes. Feel free to stay here for a few days if you guys have the time. I''ll try


    to condition her body with herbs.”


    Curtis lifted his gaze to Cassidy and said, “Thank you.”


    After Cassidy left, Yasmin merrily hurried over to the couch beside Curtis and patted Fluffy. “It seems


    like Fluffy''s fever has subsided.”


    Curtis reached out to feel Fluffy''s temperature. Its fever is indeed gone.


    Cassidy''s voice echoed from the courtyard. “The fever''s really gone?”


    Yasmin eyed Cassidy, who had returned with an ice pack, and nodded. “Yes. Fluffy''s fur is even a little


    cool to the touch.”


    Cassidy stood by the door and threw the ice pack to an empty couch off to the side. “Here, use it on


    Fluffy. If it runs a fever again, we don''t have a pet hospital nearby here. I know a vet, but he''s quite far


    away. Oh, and the vet''s also really old, so I''m not sure if he''d be of much help.”


    Curtis passed the ice pack to Yasmin and asked Cassidy, “Is it possible to know why Fluffy had a


    fever?”


    “No,” Cassidy immediately snapped. Her face scrunched in disgust. “I hate furry animals!”


    Curtis said nothing in response.


    “You''re afraid of it!” Yasmin pointed out tly.


    Cassidy red at Yasmin and said, “Shut up!”


    Paying no further heed to Yasmin, Cassidy asked, “How about I go upstairs and prepare a room for you


    and Belle to stay here tonight?”


    “Sure,” Curtis replied.


    It was already evening when Robin received Curtis'' call. As per Curtis'' orders, he moved Furry and the


    luggage from the hotel to Cassidy''s ce.


    “Hello, I''m Mr. Faymon''s assistant.” Yasmin refused to let Robin in. Hence, he could only exin


    himself to Cassidy through the door.


    Cassidy came over and noticed the luggage in Robin''s hands. “Yasmin, let him in.”


    As Robin carried the luggage into the house, he couldn''t help but look around the courtyard full of


    flowers and nts. Curtis walked out of the inner courtyard when he was about to ask something and


    said, “Ah, you''re here. Bring the luggage over.”


    Curtis turned back around to head inside afterward.


    Yasmin walked over to Cassidy, her voice soft and curious. “Ms. Cassidy, that man called Mr. Faymon


    seems to be quite rich.”


    Cassidy spat out the nuts in her mouth and lowered her head to look at Yasmin. “Why? Do you want toThis is the property of N?-velDrama.Org.


    find someone rich like him?”


    Yasmin''s face tinged pink at Cassidy''s question.


    Thwack!


    Cassidy reached out and flicked the girl''s forehead, saying, “You''re just a child, not even an adult yet.


    Why are you already thinking about such things?”