Free Web NovelChapter 218: Chapter 140: Huge Harvest, Beast King Egg (Part 2)
"Hooo!"
He exhaled a turbid breath, and a wave of intense fatigue washed over him again.
Lu Chao slowly closed the window, temporarily suppressing all his worries.
No matter what happened next.
No matter how powerful Ruan Hui’s background was, or who his death might alarm.
At least for now, he was back home, safe and sound.
With that thought, Lu Chao drew the curtains and looked at the black duffel bag in his hand.
Placing it on the table, he unzipped it and looked at the contents inside.
A Beast Egg the size of a human head.
It was oval-shaped and gray, its surface covered with several fist-sized, grayish-black spots that resembled a scale pattern.
In that instant, his intuitive sense surfaced again.
Lu Chao looked at the panel.
[Beast Egg — Earth Dragon Lizard]
[Quality: Elementary (Excellence)]
[Edible Effect 1: Consume to obtain all the Life Essence of an Earth Dragon Lizard hatchling. High probability of increasing Life Energy!]
[Edible Effect 2: If hatched and tamed, its essence blood and some scale materials can be periodically harvested after it matures to craft Senior-Level Potions. Long-term consumption by those at the Elite Level can increase Life Energy!]
[Note: This Beast Egg is full of vitality. The hatchling inside is in a healthy state!]
As the lines of information appeared, Lu Chao’s eyes burned with a mixture of shock and pleasant surprise.
A Beast Egg.
The Beast Egg of an Earth Dragon Lizard Beast King.
If he consumed it now, his Life Energy would definitely rise by a good amount, perhaps even enough to break through to the veteran Elite Level.
But if he hatched it, the possibilities would be endless.
According to the Life Energy Development Theory and the descriptions in the magic book, the essence of cultivation on any Superpower Path was to transcend the mundane and attain greater individual power.
In this process, aside from Fighting Weapons, special treasures, and high-level resources, a combat pet was also a crucial ace in the hole for self-preservation.
’An Earth Dragon Lizard hatchling is at peak Professional Level at its weakest right after birth. It can reach the Elite Level in half a year to a year.’
’If it reaches adulthood...’ Lu Chao’s eyes shone brightly, all traces of his weakness and fatigue swept away. ’There’s at least a seventy percent chance it could break through to the Superpower Level and become a Beast King.’
The thought flashed through his mind as he recalled the note from his intuitive sense.
After some serious consideration, Lu Chao made his decision.
’I’ll keep it for now.’
Consuming the Beast Egg now might give him a quick power boost.
But that was only a short-term gain.
Taking the long view, if he raised it properly, he would have a Superpower Level Beast King as a combat pet in the future. No matter where he was on Earth Star, he would have a powerful ally!
Acquiring resources would surely be much easier then.
His eyes bright, Lu Chao quickly put the Beast Egg away.
According to the biological theory described in the Exotic Beast Atlas, he estimated that this Earth Dragon Lizard egg would take at least half a month to hatch.
The immediate priority was to find a safe, hidden place to store it temporarily, lest someone grow suspicious of him and come to search his home.
Instantly, several locations flashed through his mind.
Lu Chao thought it over and came up with a foolproof plan.
...
「Overnight.」
The climate in Ring City seemed to have changed abruptly.
[Ring Daily: Last night, a heinous incident occurred in the inner ring’s wealthy district, resulting in over twenty deaths!]
[The perpetrator is suspected to be Faceless Legos. The Superpower Bureau and the Patrol Department have formed a special task force to investigate the case!]
[A-Level Warrant reissued. The Superpower Bureau urges all citizens to provide clues for the timely capture of the senior Rebel cadre, Legos...]
News alerts were automatically pushed to everyone’s wristwatches, while hanging screens on trams and in street-side shops simultaneously reported the event.
Panic spread through the populace. Everyone’s face was pale, shocked that such an incident could occur.
"That’s the inner ring’s wealthy district, the place with the best security."
"Not only that, I heard several big shots were among the dead, apparently connected to the top brass of the Patrol Department."
"Incredible. This Legos is truly ruthless. No wonder the Rebels are wanted..."
"Could it have been Lu Shan’s men? Didn’t they say he was going to send people to attack the city?"
Amidst the surrounding chatter, Lu Chao walked toward the Patrol Department, his breathing steady and his expression normal.
His gray hoodie was rather thin, but he no longer felt as weak as he had the night before.
The effect of [Tough Body] was better than he had expected. With a recovery rate three to four times that of his peers, not only had his injuries healed, but most of his weakness had also dissipated. It was hard to tell he had expended a massive amount of energy the previous night.
He immediately filtered out the scraps of conversation he was hearing.
He knew the people behind Ruan Hui had already started to make their move.
"Old Lu!"
Chen Xiao, dressed in plainclothes, stood at the entrance of the Patrol Department building, waving at him.
A black SUV was parked to the side. Xiong Cheng, who had already arrived, saw him and quickly nodded respectfully, addressing him as "Captain."
Today, their third squad had to go to the inner city again for their shift change at Ring Academy and continue their security assignment.
Lu Chao walked over, feigning a casual response. Chen Xiao then lowered his voice, saying with some excitement, "Did you hear? Ruan Hui is dead."
A hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes as he dropped his voice to a whisper. "I heard the person who did it was a Superpower Level expert, most likely that Rebel cadre, Legos."
"And those guys who gave us trouble at Ring Academy the other day were also caught up in it... To be honest, if the situation weren’t so special and sensitive right now, I’d want to properly celebrate."
As Chen Xiao spoke, Lu Chao put on a thoughtful and surprised expression to match.
Satisfaction, suspicion, curiosity...
He then glanced around and asked doubtfully, "Why would Legos want to kill Ruan Hui?"
"Who knows? My cousin’s husband said it was probably to deliberately stir up the situation."
Chen Xiao didn’t know the reason, but he still lowered his voice. "Anyway, this incident seems to have had a big impact. I saw Captain Yang come in bright and early. Looks like he was summoned by the higher-ups."
"Old Lu, you should be careful, too. They might come looking for you in a bit..."
Oh?
Lu Chao feigned surprise, appearing deep in thought.
’If I were the person backing Ruan Hui, I’d definitely mobilize all my resources to investigate this matter.’
’Not just Legos, the most obvious suspect.’
’They would certainly not overlook people like us, who had a grudge against Ruan Hui in the past.’
WHIR!!
As he was thinking, a hovercar descended from the sky, a circular six-pointed star emblem on it particularly eye-catching.
As the air currents hummed, Lu Chao’s heart sank slightly.
Finally.
He looked over.
Several people from the Superpower Bureau and the Patrol Department headquarters emerged from the vehicle one after another.
His expression calm, Lu Chao stood his ground.
He watched openly as the group walked toward him.
...
「At the same time.」
"Legos, did you act without authorization?"
Inside a concrete building in the Iron Ring District, a blue magnetic light hovered, forming a faint, projected screen.
The man in the image wore a black trench coat, his shoulders broad. He stood with his hands behind his back, his face obscured by a black mask.
The questioning voice carried a hint of coldness, causing Legos, who had joined the call, to frown slightly, not understanding the meaning.
"Leader, what do you mean, ’act without authorization’?"
Completely bewildered, Legos had no idea what had happened.
Looking closely, one could see him standing by a sofa in a living room, accompanied by a Rebel Pharmacist who was removing his bandages.
Several gruesome wounds had already healed. He had barely managed to escape the Superpower Bureau’s pursuit and had been lying low to recover, keeping his presence to a minimum to avoid attracting attention.
’How could I have acted without authorization?’
"See for yourself."
The leader on the call said coldly, sending over several files.
Soon, he saw the contents, especially the headline from the Ring Daily.
The expression on the blue-eyed Legos’s face shifted, gradually turning grim.
Then he suddenly clenched his fist and slammed it onto the hard metal table in front of him.
BANG!
"Fuck! Who’s impersonating me?"
He cursed, leaving a shallow dent in the hard metal table.
Veins bulged on his forehead, and his body trembled with rage, causing the Pharmacist at his side to flinch. The Pharmacist quickly lightened his movements, not daring to breathe too loudly.
"Assassinating the children of the Biotechnology Company and Patrol Department’s top brass?!"
"Son of a bitch, does this person have a grudge against me? How dare they frame me!!"
Legos seethed, his face furious and his eyes filled with cold, murderous intent.
’Who is it?’
’Who the hell is it?!’
Ever since he came to Ring City, nothing had gone right. First, he lost Robert’s legacy and was reprimanded by the leader, and now he was suddenly being made a scapegoat...
He cursed again and again, his voice filled with resentment.
Seeing him this angry, it didn’t seem like an act.
The leader in the black coat on the communication terminal suddenly fell silent.
For a moment, the room was silent.
The Rebel members in the room exchanged glances in a strange silence.
Finally, the leader in black ended the call, leaving only a single, cold instruction.
"The operation will begin in a little while."
"Watch yourself."
