The setting sun cast a gentle glow on the earth below and flocks of birds started returning to their nest.
Rays of light entered through the window, falling on a golden egg lying quietly on the bed.
Xiao Lin looked at the egg with some doubt.
This is his recent reward from the system — a beast egg.
He had previously decided to sell it for some resources as he needs to increase his strength right now.
But no matter how he sees it, this doesn't look ordinary, especially those intricate runes drawn on its shell and the fact that it is....golden?!
Xiao Lin from his vast experience of reading countless fantasy books in his previous life refuses to admit that anything with a golden appearance along with flowing runes in a fantasy world would be ordinary.
After a long inner debate, he finally decided to keep it for the time being.
What if his guess is right?!
Monster beasts in this world are inherently blessed with strong physique and long life. Having such a companion by his side will definitely be of great help in the long run.
Ofcourse the beast must match its Master.
If the monster beast coming out of this egg doesn't meet his expectations, Xiao Lin wouldn't keep it.
The alchemy inheritance he possesses holds a few nourishing liquid formulas which can be of some help in hatching it faster so he immediately started looking for the most suitable one.
It was hard to keep track of time while studying alchemy.
Soon, it was night-time.
At this moment, a knock finally pulled him back from his focused state.
Opening the door, he saw a beautiful silhouette standing under the silvery moonlight.
"Are you here to blame me again?"
It was Xiao Yu!
Xiao Lin didn't want to waste time with this hot-tempered girl so his tone was a little cold.
Unexpectedly, the girl who passionately argued with him in the morning, was very humble at this moment.
Her face was a mixture of guilt and gratitude as she bowed gratefully: "Thank you for saving my brother!"
During the day, when she arrived at the Medical Hall with the others, the physicians there told her that Xiao Ning's internal injuries were quite bad but it could have been worse.
The Qi boosting powder is actually not recommended for a Dou Zhi Qi as it can strain their fragile meridians causing them to break and can bring permanent damage to their cultivation.
Although Xiao Ning only took a small portion, the huge energy wasn't something he could handle.
Fortunately, someone used their douqi to protect his meridians from bursting otherwise, with him unconscious, the rampaging energy could have brought a greater harm.
Xiao Yu's first guess was the elder did it who checked up on Xiao Ning after the fight. But when she went to thank him, he was confused and denied it completely.
With the elder out of the equation, only Xiao Lin could have done this, so she came to convey her gratitude.
"Without you, my brother would have been in danger. I apologise for shouting at you before."
She was completely opposite to her bold and rude self in the morning.
"Well, I accept your apology."
Xiao Lin felt that this girl may not be as spoiled as he thought but her next words overturned his impressions instantly.
"Okay, since this is over, let's settle something else."
In a matter of seconds, her humble bearing changed to a domineering one.
Without even asking, she barged into Xiao Lin's room and made herself comfortable.
"You keep your room quite clean. I didn't expect it." She commented casually.
Xiao Lin was speechless. Is this girl crazy?
Not only did you barge into someone else's room at the middle of the night but also acted without restraint.
Are you not at all afraid that something might happen?
Thinking about this, he unconsciously glanced at her profile.
Leaning casually on the bed with her long, attractive legs crossed and tapping rhythmically against each other, she looks like some hot lady gangster.
Anyone will have the urge to conquer her at this moment but Xiao Lin is not some ordinary boy.
He quickly calmed his mind and asked in a serious voice: "What do you want to settle?"
Xiao Yu looked at Xiao Lin's serious expression and continued casually: "About 4 years ago, my brother Xiao Lin encountered an accident. He was attacked by an unknown assailant who later stripped him naked and hung him to a tree. You wouldn't happen to know anything about that, right?"
As she asked the question, her eyes remained fixed on Xiao Lin.
"I did hear about it later but I don't know anything outside of the rumours. Besides, it was four years ago and there was a lot of investigation into the matter. If I knew anything, I would have informed the elders about it."
Xiao Lin stated without dropping a beat.
Xiao Yu paid attention to his micro-expressions throughout the answer but didn't catch any fault which made her slightly disappointed.
At that time, she was in Jianan Academy, so she didn't know about this matter.
But when she returned a week ago, Xiao Ning told her everything. At that time, he was following Xiao Lin in the woods and suddenly lost consciousness.
This made her suspect Xiao Lin immediately. And today, when she saw him defeating her brother with one punch, she was almost certain about her guess but now she is a little confused.
"Is that all? If so, you can go back. I need to rest." Xiao Lin immediately issued an eviction order.
Xiao Yu smiled playfully. She stood up from the bed and approached Xiao Lin step by step.
When she was about half a feet away from him, she suddenly turned around with a sweeping kick.
Anyone below Dou Zhe wouldn't be able to react to this move but Xiao Lin is not below Dou Zhe!
With a casual wave, he caught her leg.
Xiao Yu was surprised. She is now a 4 star Dou Zhe. Although she didn't use much force but she didn't hold back on the speed.
How could Xiao Lin react?
She tried to pull her leg back but Xiao Lin gripped it firmly.
"Let me go."
Unable to succeed, her face turned red, especially when Xiao Lin's fingers rubbed against her thin stockings, she felt those hands through the fabric directly on her skin.
She was angry and humiliated but a strange shyness rose from the bottom of her heart since no-one has ever touched her like this before.
Xiao Lin however, wasn't about to go easy on her, he forcefully pulled her into his arms. His hand wrapped strongly around her delicate waist causing her to cry out in shock.
"What...what are you doing?"
Without any support, she was forced to rest her hands on his muscular chest, their faces just inches apart. They were so close that they could even feel each other's breath.
Xiao Yu finally panicked.