B2 - Chapter 57

B2 - Chapter 57

William stared at the egg to see if it would do anything else. It didnt.

He carefully wrapped his Qi around the egg and tried to remove it from the spatial stone again. This time, there was no resistance. He placed it on the small table at the center of the room before staring at it.

William could see a slight change in the tint of the eggs shell. The faintest blue that he doubted a mortal would ever be able to discover with their eyesight. It was also a little bigger. Not much, maybe a few centimeters, but still, it was bigger.

And all the egg needed for these truly massive changes was a tiny increase of thirty-seven levels. Fantastic.

He needed to find out what would hatch out of this thing, and why it consumed beast corpses. Perhaps even more important than that, how many more corpses would it need.

It had to be noted that the Pyralisk and Jingmu Shadow were not run-of-the-mill spirit beasts. They originated from the Shard, so they were expected to have unique qualities, though what, he had no clue. The chance of preservation after he killed them had been too low for it not to.

Williams eyes flickered to the closed bedroom door. With Wang Xiaoling knowing far too much about things she had no business knowing, the option of asking her about the egg wasnt as dumb as it seemed.

Of course, Lan Yang was another, but it was either her or Elder Yu he felt comfortable asking. He didnt trust anyone else, especially if this egg turned out to be something special which he assumed was from what just happened.

Sister Xiaoling, William called loudly. I need your help.

He could hear frustrated grumbling combined with the rustling of sheets before the door opened, revealing Wang Xiaoling glaring at him furiously.

Ive been trying to sleep for the past hour, and just when I was about to, you called me, her glare somehow grew stronger. This better be worth it, brat.

Its been an hour? William frowned, ignoring her complaints. It felt like it had been a few minutes at maximum.

Wang Xiaoling narrowed her eyes. What did you need help with?

That, he pointed at the egg. It ate some of the spirit beast corpses I had in my spatial stone.

It what?! Wang Xiaolings eyes widened as she took a step closer. What do you mean by ate? How were the corpses consumed?

Er, I assume they were absorbed, William said unsurely. They turned into dust before it disappeared into the egg.

Amazing, she shook her head. Most beast eggs are hatched by feeding them Qi. Very few require anything else. This is the first time Ive heard of one needing anything like spirit beast corpses.

Oh, William was disappointed. So, you dont know what kind of egg this is?

This sect isnt filled with idiots, Wang Xiaoling said begrudgingly. If the auction inspectors couldnt figure out what this egg is, how would I know?

It nearly took away half of my reserves, he announced warily. And in less than a second.

Did it? Wang Xiaoling questioned curiously. That could be good news for you. I dont see any physical change, which some mid-tier beast eggs show for a few seconds after absorbing Qi.

Im guessing thats why it sold for such a high price.

Youre greatly underestimating the lengths cultivators go to acquire high-tier beasts, she said dryly. Theyre impossible to have as pets if you dont personally hatch them.

One day, youll tell me how you know all this, Sister Xiaoling.

Maybe, Wang Xiaoling shrugged. But that day wont be today or any day soon.

Lan Yang is waiting outside.

They flinched at the unexpected voice, turning in unison to stare at the door.

Fancy, Wang Xiaoling commented. Looks like the sect treats their disciples well if this dwelling is the worst they have to offer.

William shrugged, idly wondering about daily life for disciples of lesser sects. He was becoming far too used to the wealth of the Jade Healing Sect.

Well, thats the sign for me to head back to sleep. I have no desire to see Yang, Wang Xiaoling made her way back to the bedroom before pausing. And this should be obvious, but you know to keep whatever we discuss between us, right?

Obviously, William nodded. Still, like I said, Elder Yu probably had a hand in giving me this dwelling. You should assume she already knows everything we spoke of.

I hope she does. The bedroom door closed behind her.

He scratched his chin in confusion, going back to their conversation to see if there was anything that Wang Xiaoling would have wanted Elder Yu to know.

Nothing stood out besides the vague allusions to her ruthless parents and powerful clan. Perhaps that was it, though he couldnt see the point of having a powerful cultivator know their clan had exiled them, no matter how powerful it could be.

Lan Yang is waiting outside.

William shook his head and pulled the spirit beast egg into his spatial stone, observing it to ensure it didnt try anything stupid with his Spirit Severing level treasures.

It didnt.

He opened the door to see Lan Yang waiting with a pleased expression. Looked like the man was successful in whatever he set out to do.

Junior Wei, Lan Yang greeted with a smile. Ready to go to the Jade Cauldron Peak?