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"Agree to him. Although Van Lao has a quirky personality, he is very protective. He is insisting so strongly because he sees potential in you. If you enter the Primordial Hall, Van Lao will not treat you poorly, although a bit of hardship is unavoidable."
Concerned that Bu might resist again, Sean Sterling's voice timely echoed in Bu's mind. Although the mention of hardship puzzled Bu, it seemed that compromise was the best option now.
After all, Sean Sterling would not harm him. Since the other party agreed to his entry into the Primordial Hall, it proved that the person called Van Lao, a Fellow, would not be detrimental to him.
"Old man, are there more men or women in your Primordial Hall?" After thinking it over, Bu felt that as a man, he could be both soft and tough. This time, he would just be soft once more, but while he could yield, he still wanted to gain some benefits.
"In the Primordial Hall, there are only men, no women," Van Lao replied with a haughty expression.
"What the heck? What kind of Primordial Hall is that? It should just be called the Axe Gang," Bu rolled his eyes, feeling that there was too much of a generational gap with this Old Guy.
"What skills or secret manuals do you have in your Primordial Hall? Do you have any High-Level Mind Method Secret Manuals? What about High-Level combat techniques? Or some top-notch combat techniques suitable for me?"
"We have everything, but they require a vast amount of Honor Points to exchange."
"Is there any powerful Amplification Equipment provided for free? The kind that doesn't need Honor Points for exchange, like some Legendary Tier items or even semi-legendary ones?"
"No, but our Primordial Hall provides new members with a set of Excellence Level clothing for free."
"I heard that the uniforms given to all students by the Holy Light Academy are a complete set of Exquisite Armor."
"That's right; that's what I will provide you from the Primordial Hall. It's just a different style. Of course, you can choose the color; cough cough, it's free." By the end of their back-and-forth conversation, Bu's expression had completely darkened. Van Lao seemed a bit embarrassed by the questions and rubbed his hands awkwardly.
"There's nothing at all, no benefits whatsoever. Old man, do you think I'm foolish?" Bu pointed at his own face and asked seriously.
"Foolish," Van Lao instinctively nodded. "Oh cough cough, I mean, only a fool would be foolish on their own. You are not foolish; you are very smart. How about this? I'll personally give you a little benefit as compensation."
Van Lao rummaged through his tattered robe and finally pulled out a dark stone, throwing it towards Step.
Thud, it rolled.
The black stone hit the ground and lethargically rolled to Step's feet.
Staring blankly at the pitch-black stone lying on the ground, Step's face turned an ugly shade, veins throbbing on his forehead, nearly ready to explode.
What the hell? Did this old man really think he was a fool? Throwing a stone at him was supposed to be some kind of benefit?
"This is your idea of compensation?" Step gritted his teeth. Many in the crowd found the dark stone somewhat familiar. As someone recalled, their gazes towards Step gradually filled with pity.
"Van Lao is trying to fool people again with his family heirloom."
"Yeah, last time one of our juniors from Greed Wolf Hall didn’t believe it and begged Van Lao to take him as an apprentice for a month just for this heirloom. The outcome was quite something; after getting this treasure and studying it for a few months, he ended up spitting out several liters of blood and lost a lot of weight. In the end, Van Lao had a change of heart and took back the culprit."
"If it were me, I’d say it's just a stone. How could it be the Egg of the Transcendent Beast? Van Lao probably lies nine times out of ten; you mustn't trust him blindly."
The crowd murmured among themselves, their glances converging as they began to feel sympathy for this new entrant.
"My child, you shouldn't be ungrateful. I’ve given you my treasured family heirloom that I've kept for many years. This is the Egg of the Transcendent Beast. Do you know what that means? It means that if you can successfully hatch it, you'll get a Supreme Beast cub, which means you'll have an advanced Contract Beast.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! If I didn't find you somewhat pleasing to the eye, I wouldn't have been willing to give it to you. Hurry up and pick it up; don’t let it break." Van Lao said seriously, looking quite intimidating. Sean Sterling, who knew a bit about this matter, couldn't help but chuckle inwardly at Step's misfortune.
"I'll pick up your egg!" Step could no longer hold back; he cursed loudly and raised his foot to kick the dark stone away.
Buzz!
The sudden tremor in the wrist and the intense heat caused a pause in Hong Lian's actions.
"Mm?"
Bu's expression changed slightly as he felt the increasing heat in his wrist and sensed the intense mental fluctuations from Hong Lian. The foot he had raised ultimately did not kick out.
On the ground lay a black stone no bigger than an egg. Upon closer inspection, it was round and had markings resembling veins on its surface, truly resembling a mysterious egg.
"Is this really a Supreme Beast's egg?"
Bu felt a wave of frustration; it looked like an egg, but it was far too hard. When it fell to the ground, it made a thud but did not break. Well, after all, it was a Supreme Beast's egg, so a bit of hardness could be accepted. However, just this little thing tossed aside might be mistaken for a rock, which was rather disappointing.
If it weren't for the timely reaction of Hong Lian in the Storage Bracelet, Bu would have kicked this Stone Egg away without hesitation.
"Quick, pick it up! This is truly a treasure. As long as you have the ability to hatch it, a Supreme Beast cub will definitely be yours," Van Lao said with an enticing expression, guiding Bu along.
Whispers circulated among the crowd; many felt sympathy for Bu upon seeing Van Lao's expression. They knew that Van Lao had used similar words on countless others in the past, and some unfortunate souls had been severely tricked.
"Ahem, although it looks like a stone, I cannot refuse what has been bestowed by the elders. I will reluctantly accept it. In the future, when I join the Primordial Hall, Van Lao should take good care of me," Bu said, feigning reluctance under the sympathetic gazes of many as he casually picked up the Stone Egg and stored it in his Storage Bracelet.
No one knew how violently Bu's heart raced when he picked up the dark Stone Egg. Even Sean Sterling, who knew Bu best, thought he was just giving himself an out; in reality, he did not take Van Lao's words to heart at all.
Indeed, Van Lao had deceived countless people during his years at Holy Light Academy. He had brought out this family heirloom many times before, but ultimately it always returned to his hands.
In essence, this so-called Supreme Beast's egg was nothing but a scam. Many students had once obtained this Stone Egg, but in the end, each one ended up furious and severely tricked.
Of course, not everyone is a fool. Some people, despite knowing they are being deceived, still cling to unrealistic notions. The reason some have believed Van Lao and treated the Stone Egg as a treasure is that they possess a bit of discernment. They see the extraordinary qualities hidden beneath the ordinary appearance of the Stone Egg. They believe that while others may fail to hatch it and end up spitting blood in frustration, it is merely due to their improper methods. In their hands, they are confident they can find a way to hatch a Supreme Beast cub from this Stone Egg.
Many people have this mindset, believing themselves to be superior to others. What others cannot achieve, they think they might succeed in. In the Holy Light Academy, such individuals are as numerous as the sea; all are talented and consider themselves exceptional, which has allowed Van Lao to carry out his schemes successfully.
To everyone else, it seems like a case of trying to catch a chicken but ending up losing rice. They sought benefits but gained nothing. In the end, to avoid offending Van Lao, they had no choice but to accept the Stone Egg and tacitly agree to join the Primordial Hall. However, only they truly understand the real situation.
The fact that the Stone Egg resonates with the Crimson Lotus reveals its extraordinary nature. Holding onto the belief that it might indeed be valuable, they naturally would not discard such a good thing once obtained.
"Very good, very good! You are indeed teachable. You have more discernment than some of the Fellows I have encountered before. It seems my family heirloom has found the right person," Van Lao said with a beaming smile, waving at them. "Come here; I will give you an Identity Token. Once you officially enter my Primordial Hall, I will protect you. If anyone displeases you, just hit them without fear of offending anyone. If anything happens, I will take responsibility."
Such words were quite domineering and typical of inciting crime. One could hear the sound of someone's eyes dropping to the ground and shattering in shock within the hall; it was enough to leave them stunned by Van Lao's boldness.
"It seems this old man is quite protective," they thought, enjoying hearing such words. Having support feels vastly different from being alone.
"Now, take out the Azure Jade Token you received from the Peak Showdown and let me see it. Then place your hand on this Spirit Armor and channel your internal energy into it so I can assess your energy cultivation." Perhaps because they agreed to join the Primordial Hall, Van Lao's attitude underwent a significant change and became quite friendly.
They nodded and took out the Azure Jade Token from their Storage Bracelet, handing it over to Van Lao. Then they walked over to the table and placed their hand on the plain-looking Tortoise Shell.
At the moment their palm touched the Tortoise Shell, a wave of heat spread through them. Bu Shuang focused intently and tentatively channeled a trace of internal energy into the Tortoise Shell.
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